# APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE UPGRADE OF THE ELECTRICAL METER FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS AT OSIZWENI HANDICRAFT

> This tender closed on 2026-09-14.

- **Reference:** RFQ403/70100/2026
- **Issuer:** [Ithala Development Finance Corporation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/ithala-development-finance-corporation.md)
- **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-14 11:00 SAST

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of a service provider to upgrade electrical meters at Osizweni Handicraft for a 3-year period.** The open tender is issued by Ithala Development Finance Corporation. Suitable bidders are firms in the utility/metering sector with online metering capability, installation, commissioning, data management, and 3-year monitoring; must have CIDB grade **1EB or 1EP or higher**, valid COIDA Good Standing, and SARS tax/compliance credentials. The tender includes a full metering solution, open protocol for future supplier integration, and monthly updates over the contract term. (RFQ403-70100-2026-APPOINTMENT-OF-A-SERVICE-PROVIDER-FOR-THE-UPGRADE-OF-THE-ELECTRICAL-METER-FOR-A-PERIOD-OF-3-YEARS-AT-OSIZWENI-HANDICRAFT.pdf)

#### Requirements
- CIDB grade: **1EB or 1EP or higher**. (RFQ pdf)  
- Valid COIDA Good Standing. (RFQ pdf)  
- National Treasury CSD registration or SARS Tax Compliance PIN/TCS; separate TCS for consortium members. (RFQ pdf)  
- Provide proof of tax compliance and CSD number if no TCS. (RFQ pdf)  
- Submit SBD 1 (with resolution if not sole proprietor) and SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest). (RFQ pdf)  
- Three reference letters demonstrating electrical meter upgrade experience. (RFQ pdf)  
- Proof of authority to sign (e.g., company resolution). (RFQ pdf)  
- Site briefing compulsory and inclusion of BOQ (Annexure A). (RFQ pdf; ANNEXTURE-A-BOQ-FOR-RFQ403-70100-2026.pdf)

#### How to Apply
- Closing date/time: **14 September 2026 at 11:00**. (RFQ pdf)  
- Submission method: Hand delivery to Ithala Trade Centre, Durban, or Email to **quotes@ithala.co.za**. (RFQ pdf)  
- Required documents: Official bid forms (SBD 1, SBD 4), SBD 7 (contract form), Annexure A BOQ, pricing schedule, three reference letters, COIDA certificate, CIDB proof, CSD/TCS PINs, and proof of authority. (RFQ pdf)  
- Briefing: Site briefing on **08 September 2026, 2:00 pm** at Osizweni Handicraft (compulsory). (RFQ pdf)  
- Where to obtain documents: Bid documents include Annexure A BOQ (see ANNEXTURE-A-BOQ-FOR-RFQ403-70100-2026.pdf). (RFQ pdf; ANNEXTURE pdf)

Notes: The bid will be evaluated on 80/20 or 90/10 preference, with 20/10 points for specific goals; specific goals include Black/Women/Youth ownership and disability ownership. (SBD/PPPFA forms)

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE UPGRADE OF THE ELECTRICAL METER FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS AT OSIZWENI HANDICRAFT

## Documents

- ANNEXTURE-A-BOQ-FOR-RFQ403-70100-2026.pdf
- RFQ403-70100-2026-APPOINTMENT-OF-A-SERVICE-PROVIDER-FOR-THE-UPGRADE-OF-THE-ELECTRICAL-METER-FOR-A-PERIOD-OF-3-YEARS-AT-OSIZWENI-HANDICRAFT.pdf

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## Published on

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

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