Installation of Power Quality Meters on MV Panels.
Rand Water
In plain English
Rand Water is procuring the design, supply, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, and limited support of power quality meters on MV panels at RW booster stations. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 2EP or higher.
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Rand Water invites tenders for the design, supply, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of Power Quality Meters on Medium Voltage panels. The work will take place at the Eikenhof, Zwartkopjes, Palmiet, and Mapleton booster stations. Key deliverables include the installation of 22 meters, updating technical drawings, providing informal user training, and offering limited post-installation support. The project must be completed by 30 September 2026. Bidders must demonstrate technical capacity through a project programme, organogram, and equipment list. The tender is subject to a functionality evaluation where a minimum score of 70% is required to qualify for further consideration.
What you need to qualify
- CIDB grading (Grade 2 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (2EP)) — 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
- Valid CIDB contractor grading of 2EP or higher
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
- ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management system certification
- Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Rand Water SHE specifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: Salome Mametja
Email: smametja@randwater.co.za
Phone: 011-680-7132
How to apply: Applications must be submitted through the official Rand Water Online Bids portal at https://bids.randwater.co.za/. Submissions via email or late applications will not be accepted.
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