Panel for VSD Maintenance in North-East Region.
Silindile Hudla
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
20 August 2026 at 11:00 · uMngeni-uThukela Water North East Region, Cnr South Central Arterial & Battery Bank, Alton, Richards Bay, 3901
In plain English
Maintenance services for variable speed drives and associated equipment are being procured. Eligible bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit.
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uMngeni-uThukela Water invites service providers to join a panel for the maintenance of ABB and WEG Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and related equipment in the North East Region. The contract will run for five years. Key tasks include servicing VSDs, replacing components, and installing motor cables during routine maintenance or emergency breakdowns. Service reports are required for all work performed. The project covers all North East Region installations, with a compulsory briefing session scheduled for 20 August 2026 in Richards Bay. Bidders must meet a 35% Contract Participation Goal.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must be registered on CSD and CIPC
- Must provide OEM authorization for specified VSD brands
- Must hold Public Liability Insurance of at least R10,000,000
Contact & how to apply
Name: Silindile Hudla
Email: silindile.hudla@uuw.co.za
Phone: 035-902-1079
How to apply: Physical submissions must be deposited into the Tender Box at 310 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, by 12:00 on 10 September 2026. Bidders must provide one original document and one electronic copy on a USB stick. Faxed or emailed applications are not accepted.
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