# APPOINTMENT OF A CONTRACTOR FOR SMART ELECTRICAL METRES UPGRADE AT EZAKHENI ESTATE

> This tender closed on 2026-10-12.

- **Reference:** RFQ447/70100/2026
- **Issuer:** [Ithala Development Finance Corporation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/ithala-development-finance-corporation.md)
- **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-12 11:00 SAST

## Summary

#### 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)

## Description

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

## Documents

- ANNEXTURE-A-EZAKHENI-SMART-METER-UPGRADE.pdf
- BOQ-447-70100-2026.pdf
- REFERENCE-LETTER-TEMPLATE-001.pdf
- RFQ-447-70100-2026-SMART-ELECTRICAL-METRES-UPGRADE-FOR-EZAKHENI-ESTATE.pdf

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## Published on

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

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