Energy Management Services for Smart Metering
Katlego Phallane
In plain English
The Gauteng Provincial Government is requesting quotations for monthly monitoring of existing DLMS 3 phase 4 wire online smart electrical metering for 36 months at the Automotive Supplier Park, Rosslyn Pretoria. There are no specific eligibility requirements mentioned.
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The Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) is seeking an energy management service provider for the Automotive Supplier Park in Rosslyn, Akasia. The project involves the removal of an existing electrical metering system and the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a new online smart electrical metering system. The successful bidder will be responsible for real-time electricity data monitoring, the development of a centralized data visualization platform, and monthly billing integration. The contract duration is 36 months, which includes planned and corrective maintenance with a 24/7 call-out service and a 2-hour response time requirement. Bidders must provide a detailed pricing proposal for 49 metering units. The closing date for this tender is 06 November 2026 at 11:00. All submitted prices must be firm, inclusive of VAT, and cover the full scope of the three-year service period.
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 2 Electrical Engineering (Building) (2EB)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB grading of 2EB, 2EP or higher
- Valid Department of Labour Electrical Contractor registration and wireman license
- Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certificate or confirmation letter
- Valid SANAS accreditation for Electrical Metering Calibration Laboratory
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Pin
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Katlego Phallane
Email: quotations@aidc.co.za
Phone: 012-564-5184
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted via email to quotations@aidc.co.za. Do not copy any AIDC personnel on the email, as this will result in immediate disqualification. Ensure all mandatory documents and the signed RFQ template are attached to the submission.
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