Power Factor Correction for Energy Management at ARC-OVR
Barbara Kutumela
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 1 July 2026 at 10:00 · ARC OVR-TAD, 100 Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, 0110. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
TAD Power Factor correction for Energy Management Solutions is being bought. Only bidders registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) will be considered.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is seeking service providers for Power Factor correction as part of their Energy Management Solutions. The project will take place at the ARC-Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute located at 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, Pretoria. Key deliverables include the supply and installation of power factor correction equipment, with the supplier responsible for full execution upon receipt of a purchase order. Bidders must attend a compulsory site inspection on 01 July 2026 at 10:00. All quotations must clearly state the delivery timeline and the specific terms of the product warranty or guarantee. The final deadline for all submissions is 14 July 2026 at 11:00.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide proof of relevant industry experience
Contact & how to apply
Name: Barbara Kutumela
Email: kutumelab@arc.agric.za
Phone: 012-529-9317
How to apply: Quotations must be prepared on an official company letterhead, signed by an authorized representative, and submitted via email to kutumelab@arc.agric.za by the closing date.
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