Provision of Power Factor Correction at Crown Substation
City of Johannesburg
In plain English
The tender involves civil works, building services, and related infrastructure including site clearance, earthworks, storm water drainage, concrete works, fencing, and building construction. Eligible bidders must comply with relevant South African procurement regulations.
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City Power Johannesburg (Pty) Ltd invites tenders for the provision of Power Factor Correction at the Crown Substation, located on Booysens Reserve Road, Johannesburg. The project is a turnkey contract involving network studies, design, manufacturing, civil works, electrical installation, and commissioning of capacitor banks, switchgear, and SCADA systems. The objective is to improve network power factor to at least 0.98, reduce reactive power demand, and increase feeder capacity. Key deliverables include a project management plan, as-built drawings, test certificates, and O&M manuals. The contract duration is three years. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 29 October 2026 at 10:00 AM at the City Power Head Office, followed by a site visit. The tender follows a 90/10 preference point system. Bidders must note the closing date is 04 December 2026 at 11:00 AM.
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 7 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (7EP)) — 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 7EP or higher
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS Pin
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA certificate
- Valid ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications or signed SHERQ Plan
- Minimum 90% score on technical functionality
Contact & how to apply
Name: KATLEGO NNETE
Email: knnate@citypower.co.za
Phone: 011-490-7681
How to apply: Bids must be submitted physically in the tender box at the City Power Tender Advice Centre, 40 Heronmere Road, Reuven, Booysens, Johannesburg. Telephonic, telegraphic, telex, facsimile, or e-mailed submissions will not be accepted.
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