Cable Fault Services at Zuikerbosch Plant.
Rand Water
In plain English
Cable fault locating, repairs, supply and delivery for the electrical plants at Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 3EP or higher.
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Rand Water has issued a tender for the cable fault locating, repairs, and the supply and delivery of electrical materials at the Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant. The project involves testing, locating, and repairing medium and low voltage cables, as well as performing trenching and site restoration. Key deliverables include the supply of various cable joint kits, lugs, and termination kits, along with VLF testing and the submission of test results. The contract will run for a period of three years. Work will take place at the Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant in Vereeniging. The tender requires bidders to have specific technical capacity, including qualified artisans and specialized fault-finding equipment. All work must comply with Rand Water standards and the Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems. The project is expected to be placed by October 2026, with a full handover of equipment and plant by November 2026.
What you need to qualify
- 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 grading of 3EP or higher
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing required
- Artisans must hold technical certification for cable jointing
- Must own or provide proof of Surge Generator and VLF Tester
Contact & how to apply
Name: Betty Sithole
Email: bsithole@randwater.co.za
Phone: 011-682-0411
How to apply: Submissions must be made via the Rand Water Online Bids Application portal at https://bids.randwater.co.za/. RFQs submitted via email will not be considered.
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