Operation and Maintenance of Solar and Battery Systems
George Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
14 October 2026 at 11:00 · Luminance Room, Electrical Engineering Services Department, Brick Road, Industrial Area, George
In plain English
The tender is for the operation and maintenance of PV solar systems and battery energy storage systems for 12 months. Eligible bidders must have a CIDB grading of 2EB/2EP or higher and be registered as an Electrical Contractor with the Department of Labour.
Always check the official documentDescription
The George Municipality is seeking a service provider to manage the operation and maintenance of PV solar systems and battery energy storage systems. This contract will run for a period of twelve months. The work involves performing scheduled preventative maintenance on grid-connected hybrid solar systems. The project will take place in George. Interested parties must attend a compulsory clarification meeting on 14 October 2026 to remain eligible for the tender. The final deadline for all submissions is 04 November 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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 2 Electrical Engineering (Building) (2EB)) — 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
- CIDB grading of 2EB/2EP or higher
- Valid Department of Labour Electrical Contractor registration
- Proof of two similar grid-connected solar projects completed within seven years
- Key personnel must hold ECSA registration or Installation Electrician with PV Green Card
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Contact & how to apply
Name: MR. JB SNYMAN
Email: jb.cvw@cvw-e.com
Phone: 044-691-2074
How to apply: Purchase tender documents for R309.35 and collect them from the George Municipality SCM Unit after contacting admin.cvw@cvw-e.com. Submit completed, sealed, and marked tenders into the tender box at the George Municipality, 71 York Street, by the closing date.
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