3EP tenders
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Maintenance and Repairs for Streetlights and Highmasts.
The uMzimkhulu Local Municipality invites bids for a 12-month contract on maintenance and repair of streetlights and highmasts in the uMzimkhulu area. The project includes general upkeep and technical repairs to ensure public lighting remains functional. A compulsory briefing session is on 28 July 2026, with proposal submissions due by 07 August 2026. Required expertise includes qualified electricians and safety officers, and access to equipment like crane trucks and cherry pickers.
Maintenance of Power Network at Upington Airport
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) seeks bids for a 5-year contract for preventative and corrective maintenance of the Medium and Low Voltage power reticulation network at Upington International Airport. The scope includes inspections, repairs, and maintenance of switchgear, transformers, and SCADA systems, ensuring compliance with SANS standards. Deliverables include monthly reports, emergency response within one hour, and provision of skilled personnel. Work requires adherence to safety, security, and environmental protocols, with a compulsory site inspection on 21 July 2026.
Provision of Kendal Yard Lighting for Transnet.
Transnet SOC Ltd seeks tenders for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a 12m mast LED floodlighting system at Kendal Inland Terminal, Emalahleni, Mpumalanga. The project involves constructing reinforced concrete foundations, installing nine galvanized steel masts, and fitting 54 industrial LED floodlights. It includes all electrical, civil, and structural work, such as trenching and cabling. A compulsory site meeting is on 05/08/2026 at the Umhlathuze Building. The tender closes on 12/08/2026 at 13:00. Bidders must provide qualified personnel, including a licensed electrician and an experienced civil engineer, and demonstrate a track record in high-mast lighting projects.
Panel of Contractors for Electrical Services (2025-2028)
The Alfred Duma Local Municipality seeks electrical contractors for a panel to provide construction services over three years. Tasks include upgrading, maintaining, and installing electrical infrastructure such as street lighting and high mast lighting. Projects will be assigned as needed, focusing on areas like low-cost housing and informal settlements. Key tasks involve installing cables, mini-substations, and switchgear. A compulsory briefing session is on 21 July 2026 at Ladysmith Town Hall, with submissions due by 14 August 2026.
Integration of Schneider VSDs with Sasolburg Pumpset PLCs.
Rand Water seeks a contractor for the technical upgrade of the Sasolburg pumping station, involving the integration of new Schneider Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) with existing Pumpset 1 and 2 PLCs. The project includes supplying, installing, and configuring a new Schneider Electric M580 PLC system, decommissioning old ATV71 VSDs, and installing new ATV680 VSDs. Deliverables include updated PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications, as-built electrical and network drawings, safety files, risk assessments, and commissioning reports. Completion is required by 30 September 2026, with expertise in Schneider AVEVA System Platform 2023, Wonderware InTouch, and Schneider EcoStruxure Control Expert XL software.
AGL Systems Maintenance at Polokwane Airport.
Gateway Airports Authority Limited seeks tenders for the maintenance, repair, and installation of Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) systems at Polokwane International Airport over a three-year period. The contract includes work on runway lights, taxiway signage, electrical circuits, and control systems. Responsibilities include regular maintenance, photometric testing, and equipment calibration. Deliverables include monthly progress reports and maintenance records. Personnel must have specific technical qualifications. A briefing session is on 3 August 2026, and the tender closes on 21 August 2026.
Supply and Installation of 450kVA Generator.
The Free State Department of Public Works and Infrastructure seeks a contractor to supply, install, and commission a 450kVA diesel standby generator at the Fidel Castro Building in Bloemfontein. The project involves decommissioning the old unit, conducting civil works, integrating a new Automatic Transfer Switch, and performing full system testing. The contract duration is six months, with a compulsory clarification meeting on 29 July 2026. Bidders must submit a project programme within two weeks of the start date, and the work must meet professional standards, including staff training upon commissioning.
Maintenance of Power Network at Cape Town Airport
Airports Company South Africa seeks bids for the preventative and corrective maintenance of the Medium and Low Voltage power reticulation network at Cape Town International Airport for twelve months. Tasks include inspections, testing, condition monitoring, and emergency repairs on switchgear, transformers, and SCADA systems. A dedicated on-site team is required, and work must comply with SANS 10142 and aviation safety standards. Deliverables include maintenance reporting, spare parts management, and Certificates of Compliance. The project follows an NEC 3 Term Service Contract, with the contractor responsible for obtaining necessary airside permits.
Installation of Backup Power Systems at Reservoirs
Rand Water invites bids for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of Solar Hybrid Power Systems at Barnardsvlei, Hartebeesthoek, Brakfontein, and Isando Reservoirs. The project includes hybrid inverters, lithium battery storage, solar panels, and SCADA-integrated remote communication devices. It also involves electrical wiring, surge protection, and system testing, with completion by 30 September 2026. Bidders must provide a detailed project programme and demonstrate technical management capacity.
Hydrogen Gas Detection Systems for Pumped Storage Schemes.
Design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of fixed hydrogen gas detection systems for battery rooms at Drakensberg and Ingula Power Stations. The project includes explosion-proof detection and alarm systems, integration with fire alarm and SCADA systems, and adherence to FM, Ex, and ATEX standards. Requires a registered Master Installation Electrician and follows the NEC3 ECSC framework. Includes a 12-month defect correction period and submission of as-built drawings and maintenance manuals.
Standby and Maintenance Services in Greyton and Riviersonderend
The Theewaterskloof Municipality invites tenders for standby and maintenance services in Greyton and Riviersonderend from the date of appointment until 30 June 2029. The Director of Technical and Infrastructure Implementation Services oversees the work. A compulsory clarification meeting is on 18 August 2026, and the tender closes on 11 September 2026 at 12:00.
Electrical Repairs and Maintenance for Theewaterskloof Municipality.
Theewaterskloof Municipality invites tenders for electrical repairs and maintenance services across its municipal areas from the date of appointment until 30 June 2029. A compulsory clarification meeting will be held on 19 August 2026 at the Technical Offices in Caledon. The tender closes on 11 September 2026 at 12:00.