# APPOINTMENT OF A CONTRACTOR WITH 2EP OR 2EB OR HIGHER CIDB GRADING FOR SMART ELECTRICAL METRES UPGRADE FOR SUNDUMBILI AND TUGELA FERRY

> This tender closed on 2026-10-12.

- **Reference:** RFQ 448/70100/2026
- **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 with CIDB 2EP or 2EB or higher for the smart electrical metres upgrade at Sundumbili and Tugela Ferry, including supply, installation, commissioning, online metering, tariff support and 3-year monitoring.** The open tender is issued by Ithala Development Finance Corporation for electrical/metering specialists with proven smart-meter experience and data/tariff management capabilities.

#### Requirements
- Valid CIDB grading of 2EP or 2EB or higher.
- Tax compliance: SARS PIN/TCS (or provide a CSD number if no PIN); separate TCS for JV/sub-contractors.
- Registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) and submission of required CSD/Pin/TCS documents.
- Completion and signing of SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), and SBD 7 (Contract Form) with supporting resolutions.
- COIDA Letter of Good Standing (minimum threshold).
- Evidence of track record and technical capacity for smart metering projects (reference letters, CVs and organogram for installation team).
- No state employment or related conflicts; other mandatory disclosures as per SBD 4.

#### How to Apply
- Site briefings (compulsory): Tugela Ferry Main Road at 09:00 on 06 Oct 2026, and Sundumbili Main Road at 14:00 on 06 Oct 2026. (RFQ.pdf)
- Closing: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:00. Late submissions not accepted.
- Submission method: Hand delivery to Ithala Trade Centre, 29 Canal Quay, Point, Durban (Quotation Box); or Email submissions to quotes@ithala.co.za. (RFQ.pdf)
- Documents to submit: Official bid response documents including SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 7, pricing schedule, and proof of CSD/SARS compliance; if applicable, details for consortia/joint ventures. (RFQ.pdf)
- Where to obtain bid documents: See RFQ 448/70100/2026 package (RFQ448-58000-2026-APPOINTMENT-...pdf). Also attached annexure for technical specs (Anexure-A-sund-tugela-1-2.pdf).

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A CONTRACTOR WITH 2EP OR 2EB OR HIGHER CIDB GRADING FOR SMART ELECTRICAL METRES UPGRADE FOR SUNDUMBILI AND TUGELA FERRY

## Documents

- Anexure-A-sund-tugela-1-2.pdf
- RFQ448-58000-2026-APPOINTMENT-OF-A-CONTRACTOR-WITH-2EP-OR-2EB-OR-HIGHER-CIDB-GRADING-FOR-SMART-ELECTRICAL-METRES-UPGRADE-FOR-SUNDUMBILI-AND-TUGELA-FERRY.pdf

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## Published on

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

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