Procurement and Installation of Smart Meters.
Eskom
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Procurement, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of smart meters. Bidders must meet a CIDB grading of 2EB or higher and comply with local content requirements.
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The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) invites tenders for the procurement, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of smart meters. The project involves electrical wiring, meter configuration, and functional testing. The work must be completed according to specific technical standards, including the issuance of Electrical Certificates of Compliance. The project is located in South Africa. The tender closing date is 27 November 2026 at 10:00 am. Bidders must provide a method statement, project organogram, and proof of previous experience in energy meter installation. The contract requires a minimum functionality score of 70% to qualify for further evaluation.
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.
- 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 CSD registration
- Valid SARS tax compliance status
- CIDB grading of 2EB or higher
- Valid Department of Labour Electrical Contractor registration
- Valid COIDA certificate of good standing
- Proof of compliance with Employment Equity Act
- Minimum 90% local content threshold for cables
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ofhani Masakona
Email: tshikoo@ntcsa.co.za
Phone: 013-297-9690
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format (with price lists also in Excel) into the designated Technical, Commercial, and Financial folders. No hard copies will be accepted.
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