Panel of Contractors for Electrical Substation Services.
S HADEBE
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
15 June 2026 at 10:00 · Legal Services Boardroom, Lister Clarence Building, 221 Murchison Street, Ladysmith
In plain English
The Alfred Duma Local Municipality is seeking contractors to provide specialized technical testing and repair services for electrical substations over three years. Eligible bidders must have a CIDB grade between 3EP and 9EP and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The Alfred Duma Local Municipality is seeking a panel of contractors for specialized technical testing and repair services for electrical substations. The work includes transformer assessment, load flow analysis, protection relay testing, and maintenance of battery chargers. The project also requires providing protection training for municipal staff. The contract will run for three years. The work will take place in Ladysmith. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 15 June 2026, and the tender closes on 7 July 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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (3EP)) — 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 between 3EP and 9EP
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Must provide proof of municipal rates or lease agreement
- Technical staff must hold ECSA registration and certified qualifications
- Must own or have access to calibrated testing equipment
- Must provide evidence of previous project experience
Contact & how to apply
Name: S HADEBE
Email: shadebe@alfredduma.gov.za
Phone: 036-637-2231
How to apply: Bids must be placed in the bid box at the Public Entrance Door, Ground Floor, Lister Clarence Building, 221 Murchison Street, Ladysmith. Emailed or faxed submissions are not accepted.
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