Supply and Installation of Renewable Energy Infrastructure.
Leanne Windvogel
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
3 November 2026 at 10:00 · Hessequa Municipality – Powerstation, 1 Hospital Street, Riversdale
In plain English
The tender is for the supply, delivery, and installation of renewable energy infrastructure on an as-needed basis for three years. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 5EP or higher and be registered on the CSD.
Always check the official documentDescription
Hessequa Municipality invites tenders for the supply, delivery, and installation of renewable energy infrastructure. This project will take place in Riversdale and will be executed on an as-and-when-required basis over a three-year period. The scope includes comprehensive maintenance and testing services for Photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Key deliverables involve PV module cleaning, thermographic inspections, string I-V curve testing, BESS performance testing, and system software updates. The contractor must also provide emergency call-out services, handle inverter and battery replacements, and manage specialist subcontractors. All installations must comply with South African legislation and electricity distributor standards. The municipality requires the contractor to provide all inspection records, test certificates, and commissioning reports upon project handover. The tender process includes a compulsory clarification meeting at the Hessequa Municipality Powerstation in Riversdale. Bidders must submit their pricing using the provided workbook, which calculates the Levelised Cost of Energy to determine the evaluated tender price.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- CIDB grading (Grade 5 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (5EP)) — 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
- CIDB contractor grading of 5EP or higher
- Valid COIDA certificate
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Registered on the Municipality’s Accredited Suppliers Database
- Must attend the compulsory clarification meeting
- Proven technical capability for PV and BESS testing and maintenance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Leanne Windvogel
Email: leanne@hessequa.gov.za
Phone: 028-713-8087
How to apply: Tender documents are available from Ms. L. Windvogel at the Hessequa Municipality, Absa Building, Riversdale. A non-refundable fee of R200.00 is required. Sealed tenders must be placed in the tender box at the same address by 12:00 on 20 November 2026. Electronic or faxed submissions are not accepted.
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