Supply and Management of Prepayment Electricity Vending System
Stellenbosch Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
25 November 2026 at 09:00 · Virtual via Microsoft Teams
In plain English
The tender is for the supply, installation, and management of an STS6 Edition 2 compliant prepayment electricity vending system. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have a compliant tax status.
Always check the official documentDescription
Stellenbosch Municipality invites tenders for the supply, installation, and management of an STS6 Edition 2 compliant prepayment electricity vending system. The project covers the entire Stellenbosch municipal area, including Franschhoek and surrounding regions. The contract runs from July 2027 to June 2032. Key deliverables include a web-based vending system, management of third-party vendors, and revenue protection services like audits and data management. The successful bidder must establish a local office within the municipal area within 90 days of appointment. The system must support 24/7 operations, multiple payment methods, and provide comprehensive reporting tools.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- 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 account payments not in arrears for over three months
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Relevant industry and technical certifications (ISO 9001, STS6, ISO 27001)
- Proof of professional indemnity insurance against revenue loss
- Successful completion of a functional system demonstration
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nombulelo Zwane
Email: engineering.services@stellenbosch.gov.za
Phone: 021-808-8333
How to apply: Submit sealed tenders in the official document at the Tender Box, Town House Complex, Plein Street, Stellenbosch. Late, electronic, telephonic, or faxed submissions are not accepted.
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