APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR TRANSFORMER OIL SAMPLING OF EZAKHENI INDUSTRIAL ESTATESClosed

Overview

Procurement of a service provider for transformer oil sampling at Ezakheni Industrial Estates. Bidders should have oil testing capabilities for MV transformers, electrical engineering expertise (MV transformer knowledge, ECSA-licensed personnel), and demonstrate suitable financial and supplier credentials (CIDB grade 1EP or higher; SARS tax compliance; CSD registration).

Requirements

• Register on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide tax compliance status (PIN/TCS) per SARS (or CSD number)
• CIDB Grade 1EP or higher
• Valid COIDA/Good Standing certificate
• VAT registration number and tax clearance status
• SBD 1 (Invitation to bid) and SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) completed; attach required resolutions
• Separate TCS PIN or CSD number for consortium/joint ventures/sub-contractors
• Evidence of transformer/oil testing capability: MV transformer experience, senior resource with ECSA-registered electrical engineer status, MV switching certificates, CVs and qualifications, client reference letters (3–4+), proof of projects
• Detailed Implementation Project Plan (delivery within <=6 weeks; or up to 18 weeks as applicable)
• Preference claims: provide documentation for specific goals (≥51% Black Ownership, Women Ownership, Youth Ownership, People with Disabilities) with certified copies
• Stage 1–3 evaluation: Administrative Compliance, Functionality (min 70/100), Price and Preference Points (80/20 or 90/10 framework)
• Late submissions not accepted (document: RFQ425-74139-2026-APPOINTMENT-OF-A-SERVICE-PROVIDER-FOR-TRANSFORMER-OIL-SAMPLING-FOR-EZAKHENI-INDUSTRIAL-ESTATES.pdf)

How to Apply

• Closing: 21 September 2026 at 11:00 (RFQ 425/74139/2026).
• Submissions: Hand delivery to Ithala Trade Centre, 29 Canal Quay Road, Point, Durban (into the Quotation Box); or email to quotes@ithala.co.za (documented details in the RFQ).
• Documents to submit: Official bid forms (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1), Pricing Schedule, CSD/Tax PIN proof, CIDB certification, COIDA, VAT, project references, CVs and qualifications, and preference documentation.
• Where to obtain: as per the attached RFQ document (RFQ425-74139-2026-APPOINTMENT-OF-A-SERVICE-PROVIDER-FOR-TRANSFORMER-OIL-SAMPLING-FOR-EZAKHENI-INDUSTRIAL-ESTATES.pdf).
• Enquiries: SCM and technical contacts listed in the RFQ.