Strategic Partners for Engineering Services in Johannesburg.
City of Johannesburg
This tender closed on 28 July 2026
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In plain English
City Power is procuring services for the construction of a new electrical network including substations and overhead lines. Bidders must be registered on the CSD and provide B-BBEE certification.
Always check the official documentDescription
City Power Johannesburg is seeking strategic partners for engineering services under tender 2636S. The project involves four streams: Infrastructure Planning and System Design, Master Planning, Alternative Energy Solutions, and Project Management. The work will be performed in Johannesburg over a three-year contract period. Key deliverables include technical design reports, project management execution, and infrastructure planning. Bidders must provide a conceptual design report based on provided scenarios. The tender requires a non-compulsory briefing session on 23 June 2026, with a final submission deadline of 28 July 2026. The project aims to address electrical infrastructure needs, including data centre supply and renewable energy integration. Bidders must demonstrate technical competency through detailed design simulations, BoQs, and adherence to PMBOK standards. The evaluation follows a 90/10 preference point system.
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
- Valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate or Pin
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Proof of good standing with municipal rates and taxes
- Audited annual financial statements for the past three years
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Relevant professional registrations (e.g., ECSA, SACPCMP, SACPLAN)
- Valid software licenses for engineering design
- ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications or detailed SHERQ plan
- Signed reference letters for similar completed projects
Contact & how to apply
Name: LUCKY MUNYAI
Email: Lmunyai@citypower.co.za
Phone: 011-490-7624
How to apply: Bids must be submitted physically at the Tender Box located at the City Power Tender Advice Centre, 40 Heronmere Road, Reuven, Booysens, Johannesburg. Submissions must include one original, two copies, and a memory stick containing the full tender documentation.
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