Professional Services for Generator Upgrade at Ladysmith Hospital
Department of Public Works
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
12 August 2026 at 11:00 · Ladysmith Hospital at the Lecture Room behind HR
In plain English
The KZN Department of Public Works & Infrastructure is seeking a multi-disciplinary team for upgrading and replacing the standby generator at Ladysmith Hospital. Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database and meet specific professional registration requirements.
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The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works invites a multi-disciplinary team to provide professional engineering services for the upgrade and replacement of a standby generator at Ladysmith Hospital. The project involves removing an existing 100 kVA generator and installing a new 350 kVA unit, including electrical, mechanical, and structural upgrades to the hospital's distribution network. The team must include professionals registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). The project duration is estimated at seven months, with a three-year maintenance contract included. A compulsory pre-tender briefing will be held on 12 August 2026 at Ladysmith Hospital. Bidders must attend this meeting with a purchased or downloaded bid document to qualify. The closing date for submissions is 17 August 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- 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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- CIPC registration document issued within the last month
- Professional team must hold valid ECSA (Pr. Eng.) and PrivySeal registration
- Professional Indemnity insurance of at least R1 million
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from relevant professional councils
- Proof of business address for regional preference
- Sworn affidavit confirming Black ownership status
- Attendance at compulsory pre-tender briefing session
Contact & how to apply
Name: Samkelo Zulu
Email: samkelo.zulu@kznworks.gov.za
Phone: 036-638-8097
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Department of Public Works: Midlands Region, 40 Shepstone Road, Hyde Park, Ladysmith, 3370. Bids must be placed in the designated bid box. Electronic, faxed, or emailed submissions are not accepted.
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