Supply and Maintenance of IoT LED Systems at ELIDZ
Anathi Mzantsi
In plain English
The East London Industrial Development Zone is procuring the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of IoT-ready LED luminaires, controllers, and central management systems under an energy performance contract. There are no specific eligibility requirements mentioned in the text.
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The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) is seeking an Energy Service Company (ESCO) to implement an Energy Performance Contract (EnPC). The project involves the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of IoT-ready LED luminaires, controllers, and a Central Management System (CMS). The successful bidder will be responsible for the full financing of the project, as well as the ongoing operation and maintenance of the systems. A key component of this tender is the shared energy savings model, where the service provider and the ELIDZ share the financial benefits of reduced energy consumption over the contract period. The work will take place at the ELIDZ facility. Bidders must provide a detailed technical proposal, including an implementation timeline and a Measurement and Verification plan. The contract duration is to be proposed by the tenderer, and the project requires proven expertise in performance-based energy projects and electrical contracting. All equipment must meet national or international quality standards.
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 4 Electrical Engineering (Building) (4EB)) — 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 SARS Tax Clearance PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- CIDB grading 4EB, 4EP or higher
- Professional registration with ECSA or SACPCMP
- Registered as an Electrical Contractor and Installation Electrician
- Valid Professional Indemnity insurance
- Relevant ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, SABS, or IEC certifications
- Proof of financial capacity or bank grading
Contact & how to apply
Name: Anathi Mzantsi
Email: anathi@elidz.co.za
Phone: 043-702-8258
How to apply: Submit all tender documents online via the official ELIDZ portal at https://tenderportal.elidz.co.za. Proposals must be uploaded in two separate digital files: one for the Technical Proposal and one for the Financial Proposal, before 12:00 on 18 September 2026.
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