# APPOINTMENT OF A CONTRACTOR FOR SMART ELECTRICAL METRES UPGRADE AT ISITHEBE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE FOR A PRIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS

> This tender closed on 2026-10-16.

- **Reference:** RFQ454/70100/2026
- **Issuer:** [Ithala Development Finance Corporation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/ithala-development-finance-corporation.md)
- **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-16 11:00 SAST

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of a contractor to upgrade Isithebe Industrial Estate smart electrical meters for a three-year period.** Ithala Development Finance Corporation seeks a service provider to install, commission, operate a smart metering system (MV/LV), manage data online, and monitor for 3 years. Suitable bidders are electrical/meters/utility contractors with experience in smart metering, data management, tariff integration, and open-protocol systems (to allow future supplier connections).

#### Requirements
- CIDB grade: 1EB or higher (or 1EP or higher). (RFQ-454-70100/2026-SMART-ELECTRICAL-METRES-UPGRADE-FOR-ISITHEBE-ESTATE.pdf)
- Tax/compliance: SARS PIN for tax profile; separate TCS/ PIN for each consortium member; where applicable, CSD number; good standing. (RFQ-...PDF)
- Mandatory admin: complete SBD 1; signed authority/resolution; SBD 4 (declaration of interest); CIDB rating and COID/Good Standing. (RFQ-...PDF)
- Vendor status: registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD) and/or provide tax clearance; no disqualifying state-employment ties. (RFQ-...PDF)

#### How to Apply
- Closing date/time: 16 October 2026 at 11:00. (RFQ-...PDF)
- Submission method: hand delivery to Ithala Trade Centre or email to quotes@ithala.co.za; bid box at reception for documents. (RFQ-...PDF)
- Site briefing: compulsory on 8 October 2026 at 11:00, Isithebe Electrical Main Substation, 6 Red Street; contact Nhlanhla Ngcobo (082 920 7249). (RFQ-...PDF)
- Documents to submit: official bid forms (SBD1, SBD4, etc.), CIDB confirmation, tax clearance/PIN, CSD status, and any joint venture details; pricing via BOQ (see BOQ-454-70100-2026.pdf). (RFQ-...PDF)  
- Pricing and evaluation: bids evaluated on 80/20 (price vs. specific goals) or 90/10 if PPPFA dictates; specific goals include ≥51% Black ownership (5 points), ≥51% Women (5), ≥51% Youth (5), ≥25% People with disabilities (5). Minimum threshold 70 points for functionality before price. (RFQ-...PDF)

Notes:
- The BoQ outlines 5 LV and 22 MV meters, plus calibration, monitoring for 3 years, and related supply/installation work. (BOQ-454-70100-2026.pdf)
- Site briefing and compulsory nature are documented in the RFQ (filename above).

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A CONTRACTOR FOR SMART ELECTRICAL METRES UPGRADE AT ISITHEBE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE FOR A PRIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS

## Documents

- BOQ-454-70100-2026.pdf
- RFQ454-70100-2026-REFERENCE-LETTER-TEMPLATE.pdf
- RFQ-454-70100-2026-SMART-ELECTRICAL-METRES-UPGRADE-FOR-ISITHEBE-ESTATE.pdf
- Copy-of-ANNEXTURE-A-ISITHEBE-SMART-METER-UPGRADE-RFQ454-70100-2026.xlsx

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## Published on

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

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