APPOINTMENT OF A CONTRACTOR FOR SMART ELECTRICAL METRES UPGRADE AT EZAKHENI ESTATEClosed

Overview

Appointment of a contractor to supply, install, commission and monitor smart electrical meters at Ezakheni Estate (including a three-year monitoring period). Bidders should be experienced in utility/meters projects, data management and tariff alignment for Eskom/Nersa-compliant metering. Key qualifications include CIDB grade 1EB or higher (or 1EP+), tax compliance (SARS PIN/TCS), and registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Bidders must respond on official forms and comply with PPPFA/GCC.

Requirements

• CIDB: 1EB or higher (or 1EP or higher)
• Tax: SARS PIN/TCS; separate TCS/Pin for joint ventures or sub-contractors; CSD number if no TCS
• Registration: CSD vendor status; VAT where applicable
• Compliance forms: SBD 1, SBD 4 (declaration of interests), SBD 7; proof of authority
• Administrative: site briefing attendance; procurement processes per PPPFA, GCC
• Capacity: CV and organogram showing >5 years’ experience in meters/utility projects; reference letters
• Additional: open protocol metering solution, online data management, 3-year monitoring, and tariff-support capabilities

(Documents referenced: RFQ-447-70100-2026-SMART-ELECTRICAL-METRES-UPGRADE-FOR-EZAKHENI-ESTATE.pdf; SBD forms and annexures; ANNEXTURE-A-EZAKHENI-SMART-METER-UPGRADE.pdf; BOQ-447-70100-2026.pdf)

How to Apply

• Site briefing: compulsory, 5 October 2026 at 10:00, Main Substation, Nhlanhla Ngcobo contact (082 920 7249). (RFQ doc)
• Closing: 12 October 2026 at 11:00
• Submissions: Hand delivery to Ithala Trade Centre bid box (29 Canal Quay Road, Point Waterfront, Durban) or Email to quotes@ithala.co.za. Late submissions rejected. (RFQ)
• Documents to submit: official bid forms only; SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 7; CIDB grade; CSD/SARS tax status; tax clearance; consortium details if applicable; CV/organogram; reference letters; pricing in BOQ; Annexure A data. (Docs reference)
• Where to obtain bid documents: included in RFQ and attachments listed above (RFQ-447-70100-2026-SMART-ELECTRICAL-METRES-UPGRADE-FOR-EZAKHENI-ESTATE.pdf; ANNEXTURE-A-EZAKHENI-SMART-METER-UPGRADE.pdf; BOQ-447-70100-2026.pdf)
• Enquiries: SCM Happy Khuzwayo (031 907 8983; hkhuzwayo@ithala.co.za); Technical Nhlanhla Ngcobo (082 720 7249; NGNgcobo@ithala.co.za)