Integration of Schneider VSDs with Sasolburg Pumpset PLCs.
Rand Water
In plain English
Rand Water is procuring services for linking Sasolburg Pumpset 1 and 2 PLCs to new Schneider VSDs. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 3EP or higher.
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Rand Water has issued a tender for the technical upgrade of the Sasolburg pumping station. The project involves the integration of new Schneider Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) with existing Pumpset 1 and 2 PLCs. Key deliverables include the supply, installation, and configuration of a new Schneider Electric M580 PLC system, the decommissioning of old ATV71 VSDs, and the installation of new ATV680 VSDs. The contractor must provide updated PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications, as-built electrical and network drawings, comprehensive safety files, risk assessments, and commissioning reports. All equipment must be handed over by 30 September 2026. The project requires specialized technical expertise in Schneider AVEVA System Platform 2023, Wonderware InTouch, and Schneider EcoStruxure Control Expert XL software.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (3EP)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold CIDB contractor grading of 3EP or higher
- Must be an official Schneider Electric Alliance Partner and System Integrator
- Must possess a valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide proof of experience with AVEVA, Wonderware, and EcoStruxure software
Contact & how to apply
Name: Pitsi Mpyana
Email: pmpyana@randwater.co.za
Phone: 011-680-0604
How to apply: Submissions must be made via the official Rand Water Online Bids Application portal at https://bids.randwater.co.za/. Late submissions will not be accepted, and email submissions are not permitted.
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