Appointment of Service Provider for Rigging Transformers
George Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
23 October 2026 at 11:00 · SS Protea Substation, Rivier Street, Pacaltsdorp, George
In plain English
The George Municipality is procuring services for the rigging of two 66kVA transformers. Bidders must be registered with the CIDB with a grading of 1EP or higher and must be tax compliant.
Always check the official documentDescription
The George Municipality is inviting service providers to bid for the rigging and relocation of two 66kVA transformers at the SS Protea Substation in Pacaltsdorp, George. The project involves the inspection, testing, disassembly, and relocation of a 10 MVA transformer and a 15/20 MVA transformer. The successful bidder must provide all necessary labor, rigging equipment, and resources to complete the site establishment, relocation, and final testing for commissioning. A compulsory site meeting is scheduled for 23 October 2026, and the final submission deadline is 30 October 2026. All work must be performed by trained personnel using equipment with valid load testing certificates.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- CIDB grading (Grade 1 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (1EP)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold CIDB grading of 1EP or higher
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide proof of rigger training and competency
- Must provide proof of at least one similar completed project
- Must provide valid load testing certificates for all rigging equipment
Contact & how to apply
Name: Rasmus Esterhuysen
Email: Rgesterhuysen@george.gov.za
Phone: 044-801-9248
How to apply: Submit your completed quotation in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the quotation number (GMQ010/26-27). Deliver it to the tender box at the George Municipality, Fifth Floor, Supply Chain Management Unit, Civic Centre, York Street, George, by 12:00 on 30 October 2026. Faxed or emailed submissions are not accepted.
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