Supply and Installation of Mini Substations.
Mr T Bere
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
1 September 2026 at 11:00 · Adam Kok III Building, 75 Hope Street, Kokstad
In plain English
The Greater Kokstad Municipality is procuring the supply, delivery, and installation of electrical substations. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 5EP or higher and be registered on the CSD.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Greater Kokstad Municipality is seeking an electrical contractor to supply, deliver, and install electrical infrastructure. The project involves decommissioning five existing mini substations and installing new 1000KVA and 500KVA units across various locations in Kokstad. Key tasks include electrical connections, building concrete plinths, and supplying necessary copper earth wire. The work must be completed within 12 months of the appointment. The project is issued by the Greater Kokstad Municipality and requires the successful bidder to have access to a crane truck and qualified engineering personnel.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 5 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (5EP)) — 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.
Full requirements
- Valid CSD registration and SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- No outstanding municipal debt exceeding 90 days
- CIDB grading of 5EP or higher
- ISO 9001 Quality Management certification
- Proof of COIDA registration
- B-BBEE status verification certificate or sworn affidavit
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing meeting
- Health and Safety plan compliant with OHS Act
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr T Bere
Email: Tandai.bere@kokstad.gov.za
Phone: 039-797-6676
How to apply: Download tender documents from www.kokstad.gov.za. Submit your bid in a sealed envelope marked with the Bid Number and Description to the bid box at the Reception Area, Adam Kok III Building, 75 Hope Street, Kokstad 4700.
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