Renewable Energy EPC for Solar and Battery Installation.
Supply Chain Management
In plain English
The project involves the appointment of a renewable energy EPC service provider for installing solar and battery storage solutions at the Quantum V3 Facility within the Atlantis Special Economic Zone. Only tenderers registered with the CIDB with a minimum contractor grading designation of 4 EB or higher are eligible to bid.
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The Atlantis Special Economic Zone Company (ASEZCo) invites tenders for the design, supply, and installation of solar PV and battery storage systems at the Quantum V3 facility in Atlantis, Cape Town. Key deliverables include a 72kW roof-mounted solar system, a 168kWh battery storage solution, and the installation of smart meters. The successful service provider will also be responsible for system commissioning and a 12-month operations and maintenance period. The project requires detailed energy efficiency planning and adherence to all relevant SANS and NRS standards. Bidders must demonstrate technical expertise by providing evidence of at least three similar completed projects within the last decade. The closing date for this tender is 29 September 2026.
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 4 Electrical Engineering (Building) (4EB)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Active Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Minimum CIDB grading of 4 EB
- Lead Electrical Engineer or Technologist must have valid ECSA registration
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Professional Indemnity insurance of at least R10 million
- Evidence of three completed PV and battery projects within 10 years
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Supply Chain Management
Email: tenders@atlantissez.co.za
Phone: 021-596-5400
How to apply: Applications must be submitted exclusively through the National Treasury e-Tender Portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za/. Submissions sent via email or other methods will not be accepted.
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