# UPGRADING OF UNDERGROUND MV CABLES

> This tender closed on 2026-10-26.

- **Reference:** ADVERT-UPGRADE-OF-UNDERGROUND-MV-CABLE-PHASE-7-CLOSING-26-SEPTEMBER-2026
- **Issuer:** [Greater Kokstad Municipality](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/greater-kokstad-municipality.md)
- **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-09-23
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-26 12:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-10-05 11:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Electricity and gas](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/D35.md), [Specialised construction](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F43.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of an electrical contractor to upgrade underground MV cables: Phase 7 for Greater Kokstad Municipality (CIDB 6EP+).** Bidder should be a qualified electrical contractor with CIDB 6EP+, registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and in good standing for municipal rates/taxes, with SARS tax compliance. Scope covers three cable runs (~6.85 km of 150mm MV cable) and related works.

#### Requirements
- CIDB grading of 6EP or higher
- CIDB registration and compliance with procurement rules
- CSD registration and active status at award
- Tax clearance: SARS TCS/PIN or printed certificate; separate TCS for joint ventures
- Proof that company and directors do not owe municipal rates/taxes (3-month/90-day rule)
- Mandatory returnable documents: MBD 1, MBD 4, MBD 5, MBD 6.1, MBD 8, MBD 9 (and JV docs if applicable), CIDB certificate, BBBEE status, VAT, Workmen’s Comp, registration certificates
- Site briefing/attendance and adherence to compulsory briefing (05 Oct 2026) and bid submission rules
- Compliance with two-stage evaluation: functionality threshold (60 points) then 80/20 price vs preferences

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 26 October 2026 (closing time shown as 12:00 in bid documents; verify on the call/advert) (see BID documents). The metadata lists 10:00, but the bid documents state 12:00. (ADVERT and BID DOCUMENTS) 
- Submission method: sealed bid in the Bid Box at 75 Hope Street, Kokstad; hand delivery preferred; no post submissions accepted
- Documents to complete/submit: MBD1, MBD4, MBD5, MBD6.1, MBD8, MBD9; JV agreements if applicable; CIDB and CSD details; SARS TCS PIN; proof of municipal rates; BBBEE status; VAT; COMP/Workman’s Comp; signed price and forms
- Required registrations/prequalifications: CIDB 6EP+; CSD active; SARS tax compliance; Municipal rates clearance for company and directors
- Briefing session: compulsory briefing on 05 October 2026 at 11:00, Adam Kok III Building, 75 Hope Street, Kokstad (attendances registered) (ADVERT)
- Where to obtain bid documents: download from Greater Kokstad Municipality website or e-tender portal (no cost) (ADVERT)
- Contacts: technical queries Tendai Bere; SCM enquiries Andiswa Mahlaka (see attached documents)

## Description

UPGRADING OF UNDERGROUND MV CABLES

BID DOCUMENT UPGRADING OF UNDERGROUND MV CABLES (RE-ADVERT)-CLOSING 26 OCTOBER 2026

## Documents

- ADVERT - UPGRADE OF UNDERGROUND MV CABLE PHASE 7-CLOSING 26 SEPTEMBER 2026
- BID DOCUMENT UPGRADING OF UNDERGROUND MV CABLES (RE-ADVERT)-CLOSING 26 OCTOBER 2026

Documents download with a free BidWunder account.

## Published on

- [Greater Kokstad Municipality](https://kokstad.gov.za)

More open tenders: https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders.md

---

> Source: https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/advert-upgrade-of-underground-mv-cable-phase-7-55fc0cbf