Two-Year Contract for Electrical Equipment Services.
Eastern Cape Department of Public Works
This tender closed on 9 October 2026
Bidding is no longer open. Browse open electrical & plumbing tenders or see the related tenders below.
In plain English
The contract involves the supply, servicing, repairs, and maintenance of electrical equipment for Amathole District and Buffalo City Metro. Eligible bidders must have a CIDB Grading of 3EB or higher and be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Eastern Cape Department of Public Works & Infrastructure invites bids for a two-year contract to supply, service, repair, and maintain electrical equipment. The work covers facilities in the Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality, including Seymour, Bedford, Fort Beaufort, and Alice. Key tasks involve maintaining distribution boards, lighting systems, power outlets, and lightning protection. This is an ad-hoc contract where work is performed as needed. The project is managed by the Amathole District and Buffalo City Metro Cluster One. Bidders must provide qualified technical staff to perform the electrical work. The contract will be evaluated using an 80/20 preference point system.
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 3 Electrical Engineering (Building) (3EB)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- CIDB grading of 3EB or higher
- Technical staff must hold valid wireman license or trade-tested electrician certificate
- Must provide three written contactable references for past projects
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must possess valid Tax Compliance status
- Must comply with 100% local content thresholds for specified materials
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr Y. Ngxazisa
Email: Yandisa.ngxazisa@ecdpw.gov.za
Phone: 0825599050
How to apply: Submit sealed envelopes marked with the tender number and description into the tender box at the Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, Corner of Scholl and Amalinda Main Road, Amalinda Block B Building, East London, 5247.
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