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Service Provider for Solar and Electrical Maintenance.

Future Gumede

In plain English

The Council on Higher Education is procuring services for solar, generator, and electrical maintenance for a period of 3 years. Bidders must be tax compliant and provide a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.

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Closing date
23 July 2026
Location
1 Quintin Brand street-Lynwood-Pretoria-0020
Estimated value
R 1 500 000
Published
17 July 2026
Tender no.
PRR00319

Description

The Council on Higher Education (CHE) invites service providers to tender for the maintenance, repair, and servicing of electrical systems, including generators, inverters, and solar infrastructure. The project involves maintaining specific equipment such as solar panels, batteries, and monitoring systems, with a requirement for future off-grid configuration capabilities. The contract duration is three years. Key deliverables include regular maintenance services and the provision of a Certificate of Compliance (COC) upon completion of works. Bidders must demonstrate technical expertise through qualified personnel and achieve a minimum functionality score of 70 points based on reference letters, staff qualifications, and insurance coverage.

What you need to qualify

  • Registered companyAn active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
  • Tax clearanceA valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
  • B-BBEE certificateA B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
  • Letter of Good StandingCOID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
  • Other registrationAn industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).

Full requirements

  • Valid Tax Compliance Status (PIN)
  • Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
  • Valid CIPC registration and certified Director IDs
  • Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
  • SAPVIA PV Green Card accreditation
  • Public Liability Insurance of at least R1 million
  • National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Valid Wireman’s License (IE or IME)
  • Proof of Diesel Mechanic trade test certificate

Contact & how to apply

Name: Future Gumede

Email: Gumede.f@che.ac.za

Phone: 012-349-3870

How to apply: Bids must be submitted via email to Gumede.F@che.ac.za with a copy to Maluleke.T@che.ac.za. Submissions must be formal proposals clearly marked with the RFQ description and number.

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