# RFQ491/70100/2026 APPOINTMENT OF A CONTRACTOR FOR SMART ELECTRICAL METER UPGRADE FOR MADADENI IE

- **Reference:** RFQ 491/70100/2026
- **Issuer:** [Ithala Development Finance Corporation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/ithala-development-finance-corporation.md)
- **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-05 11:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-10-28 12:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Electricity and gas](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/D35.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**RFQ for appointment of a contractor to supply, install, commission and manage smart electrical meter upgrades at Madadeni IE, including online metering, data management, tariff support and 3 years monitoring.** Bidders should be experienced in electrical/meters contracting, hold CIDB 2EB/2EP (or higher), be registered on the Central Supplier Database and in SARS tax compliance, and meet COIDA and SCM requirements.

#### Requirements
- CIDB grading 2EB/2EP or higher
- Tax/compliance: SARS PIN/TCS; if in a JV/consortium, separate TCS/CSD for each party (or CSD number if no TCS)
- Registered on CSD with good standing; COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- SBD 1 and SBD 4 declarations properly completed (authority to sign, interest disclosures)
- Bill of Quantities/pricing schedule (Annexure A) and pricing must align with PPPFA rules

#### How to Apply
- Closing: 5 November 2026 at 11:00 (RFQ package details in the attached PDFs; see filenames for reference)
- Briefing: Mandatory site briefing sessions; times/dates per attached RFQ (e.g., 28 Oct 2026 10:00 or 26 Oct 2026 12:00 at Madadeni Estate) (see attached documents)
- Submission methods: Hand delivery to Ithala Trade Centre, Durban; or Email submissions to quotes@ithala.co.za
- Documents to submit: Official bid forms (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1), CSD/SARS tax docs, CIDB certificate, pricing schedule (BOQ in Annexure A), and any consortium/ JV agreements; reference letters per Annexure for track record
- Pre-qualifications: CIDB 2EB/2EP+; Tax clearance; CSD registration; COIDA Good Standing; proof of authority to sign (company resolution)
- If needed, refer to Annexure A and SBD templates for detailed formats (Annexure-A-2026-MADADENI-SMART-METER-UPGRADE.pdf; SBD 4-BIDDER’S DISCLOSURE; SBD 6.1 PREFERENCES)

#### Notes on Attachments
- Technical/price details and Bill of Quantities: Annexure A (RFQ491-70100-2026…MADADENI)
- Reference letters and evaluation criteria: Reference-Letter-Template and Annexure sections
- Site briefing specifics: RFQ PDFs (two versions in the attached files)

## Description

RFQ491/70100/2026 APPOINTMENT OF A CONTRACTOR FOR SMART ELECTRICAL METER UPGRADE FOR MADADENI IE

## Documents

- Annexure-A-2026-MADADENI-SMART-METER-UPGRADE.pdf
- Reference-Letter-Template-.\_.pdf
- RFQ491-70100-2026-APPOINTMENT-OF-A-CONTRACTOR-FOR-SMART-ELECTRICAL-METER-UPGRADE-FOR-MADADENI-IE-15.pdf
- RFQ491-70100-2026-APPOINTMENT-OF-A-CONTRACTOR-FOR-SMART-ELECTRICAL-METER-UPGRADE-FOR-MADADENI.\_.pdf

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## Published on

- [Ithala Development Finance Corporation](https://ithala.co.za)

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