Appointment of Contractors for Electrical Projects in George.
George Municipality
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 27 July 2026 at 11:30 · Banquet Hall, Civic Centre, York Street, George. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
George Municipality is seeking contractors for capital projects execution until June 2029. Bidders must be registered with CIDB (2EP/3EP/4EP) and DoEL as Electrical Contractors.
Always check the official documentDescription
George Municipality invites contractors to join a panel for electrical reticulation and street lighting capital projects. The work involves excavation, cable laying, and equipment installation on an as-and-when-required basis until 30 June 2029. The project will take place within the George Municipal area. A maximum of five contractors will be appointed. Bidders must attend a compulsory site visit on 27 July 2026 at the George Civic Centre. The deadline for submissions is 20 August 2026 at 12:00. The project requires a qualified site supervisor with specific electrical certifications and experience. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Employment and Labour as electrical contractors and hold the required CIDB grading.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 2 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (2EP)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Department of Employment and Labour Electrical Contractor registration
- CIDB grading of 2EP, 3EP, 4EP or higher
- Proof of valid COIDA compliance
- Valid B-BBEE certificate
- Municipal account not in arrears for over 30 days
- Site Supervisor must hold valid ORHVS certificate
- Attendance at the compulsory site briefing
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr R. Esterhuysen/ Mr D Greeff
Email: rgestherhuysen@george.gov.za /dgreeff@george.gov.za
Phone: (044) 801 9222/ (044) 874 3917
How to apply: Submit one original hard-copy document and one scanned PDF on a digital medium to the tender box at the George Municipality, Fifth Floor, Supply Chain Management Unit, Civic Centre, 71 York Street, George. No email or fax submissions are accepted.
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