# Appointment of a service provider for the implementation of energy efficiency (EEDSM) program for a period of 36 months

- **Reference:** ELM 26-27/10/01
- **Issuer:** [EMAKHAZENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/emakhazeni-local-municipality.md)
- **Region:** Mpumalanga
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-10-06
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-06 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Electricity and gas](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/D35.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**EMAKHAZENI Local Municipality seeks a turnkey service provider to implement the Energy Efficiency (EEDSM) program for 36 months.** Bidders should be ESCo-accredited with energy efficiency/ESPC experience, capable of project funding, and properly registered (CSD) with SARS tax compliance.

#### Requirements
- ESCo Accreditation (Tier 2 minimum; Tier 1 offers higher scoring)
- Tax compliance: SARS PIN/TCS; valid tax clearance or PIN; CSD number if no TCS; related requirements for joint ventures
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Company documents: valid registration; JV agreements where applicable
- Experience: letters of appointment and client references for energy efficiency/ESPC projects with demonstrated savings
- Key personnel: qualified engineers/technologists (e.g., Pr. Eng./Pr. Tech. Eng.), technicians, and a staffed delivery plan
- Financial capacity: bank letter showing minimum R5 million credit facility
- Supply technology: contracts with evidence of delivery, certifications, and M&V-related outcomes
- Project plan: detailed methodology including M&V, bridging finance capability, new funding sources, smart infrastructure database, and project management structure
- B-BBEE: supporting certificate or sworn affidavit
- State employees prohibition and other SCM policy compliance
- Thresholds: functionality max 225 points; minimum 180 points (80%); bids failing thresholds disqualified

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 06 November 2026 by 12:00 (tender validity 90 days)
- Submission method: sealed bid box at Emakhazeni Local Municipality, 25 Scheepers Street, Belfast; or online via etenders.gov.za
- Documents to submit: completed official forms (e.g., MBD1/MBD7 as applicable), pricing schedule, tax PIN/TCS, CSD number, company registration, JV agreements if any, ESCo accreditation proof, references, and a detailed project methodology
- Fees: document fee R1,500 (cash at office or EFT; provide project reference and proof of payment) (Tender Document - EEDSM.pdf)
- Clarifications: questions may be submitted at least five working days before closing; no compulsory briefing meeting; no late submissions
- Qualifications: bidders must be registered on CSD, tax compliant, and provide all returnable documents (see T1.2/T2 in the Tender Documents) (Tender Document - EEDSM.pdf)
- Briefing: briefing venue is 25 Scheepers Street, Belfast; briefing is not mandatory (as per tender data) (Tender Document - EEDSM.pdf)

Notes: Inquiries to SCM: Sibusiso Gwebu; Technical: Audrey Mathebe. Documents are available via Emakhazeni or ETenders (see attached Tender Document - EEDSM.pdf and Final Tender Document - EEDSM.pdf).

## Description

Appointment of a service provider for the implementation of energy efficiency (EEDSM) program for a period of 36 months

Appointment of a service provider for the implementation of energy efficiency (EEDSM) program for a period of 36 months

Conditions: ESCo Accreditation

## Documents

- Final Tender Document - EEDSM.pdf..pdf
- Tender Document - EEDSM.pdf

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