Supply and delivery of electrical transformers and RMUs.
Sol Plaatje Municipality
This tender closed on 5 October 2026
Bidding is no longer open. Browse open electrical & plumbing tenders or see the related tenders below.
In plain English
The tender is for the supply and delivery of 66kV outdoor current transformers, potential transformers, SF6 gas-insulated ring main units, and circuit breakers. Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database and comply with tax obligations.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Sol Plaatje Municipality invites bids for the supply and delivery of electrical equipment, including 66kV transformers, 11kV Ring Main Units, and 66kV circuit breakers. The contract will run for 36 months. The work involves delivering new, unused equipment to municipal stores or substations. Key deliverables include the equipment itself, technical manuals, and certified test reports. All items must meet specific international and local standards, such as IEC and SANS. A minimum of 70% local content is required for transformers. The project requires a 24-month warranty from commissioning. The closing date for submissions is 05 October 2026.
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.
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Must meet 70% local content threshold for transformers
- ISO 9001 certification required
- Three contactable references for similar electrical projects
- Signed manufacturer confirmation letter required
Contact & how to apply
Name: Gorden Mathidibe
Email: gmathidibe@solplaatje.org.za
Phone: 053-830-6404
How to apply: Bids must be physically deposited into the tender box at the Sol Plaatje Municipality SCM Unit, Municipal Stores Complex, Abattoir Road, Ashburnham, Kimberley, 8301. Submissions via email or fax are not permitted.
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