Supply and Delivery of Microgrid/Solar PV Components.
Eskom
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Eskom Rotek Industries (ERI) has issued a tender for the supply, delivery, and offloading of Microgrid and Solar PV components and structures. This is a 5-year contract awarded on an 'as and when required' basis. Key deliverables include hybrid and grid-interactive inverters (3kW to 500kW), Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), N-Type TOPCon or HJT bifacial solar panels (630W–645W), and various mounting structures. Bidders must provide solar design software and ensure all components meet IEC, SANS, and NRS standards. Logistics require a 5-week lead time and 7 working days' notice for site deliveries. The tender is evaluated on a 75% functionality threshold, focusing on technical expertise and experience. The project aims to promote local industrial development, with 50% of semi-skilled and 100% of unskilled labour sourced from the local municipality where the service is consumed.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Valid ISO 9001 and Eskom QM58 quality management certification
- NRCS Letter of Authority for electrical consumables
- Proof of relevant experience and technical personnel qualifications
- Valid CSD registration and COIDA certificate
Contact & how to apply
Name: Humi Magoro
Email: magoroh@eskom.co.za
Phone: 011-621-3044
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. No hard copies are accepted. Submissions are limited to 4GB total, with a maximum of 500MB per file. Ensure all returnable schedules are signed and uploaded under the correct categories.
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