Supply and Management of Prepayment Electricity System
Saldanha Bay Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
18 November 2026 at 12:00 · Electrical Committee Room, 38 Church Street, Vredenburg
In plain English
The tender is for the supply, installation, and management of a STS compliant prepayment electricity vending system, data management, revenue protection, and automatic meter reading from July 2027 to June 2032. Bidders must be tax-compliant on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide a valid B-BBEE certificate or affidavit.
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Saldanha Bay Municipality invites tenders for the supply, installation, and management of an STS-compliant prepayment electricity vending system. The project includes data management, revenue protection, and automatic meter reading services for approximately 26,550 meters. The contract runs from 01 July 2027 to 30 June 2032. The successful bidder must manage 80 vendors, integrate with the MUNSOFT financial system, and establish a satellite office within 180km of Vredenburg. Key deliverables include a fully functional vending system, hardware provision, comprehensive reporting, and staff training. Bidders must have a 10-year track record in municipal revenue protection and employ ECSA-registered engineers and qualified electricians.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status
- Municipal accounts not in arrears for over three months
- Public Liability Insurance of at least R20 Million
- Relevant industry certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 27001, EWSETA, SARPA, PASA)
- Established regional office in the Western Cape
Contact & how to apply
Name: C. du Preez
Email: cassie.dupreez@sbm.gov.za
Phone: 022-701-7123
How to apply: Submit sealed tenders in the tender box located at the Ground Floor, Investment Centre, 15 Main Road, Vredenburg. Late, faxed, or emailed submissions will not be accepted.
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