APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO INSPECT, ASSESS AND PROVIDE A TECHNICAL REPORT ON THE SOLAR BATTERIES.Closed

Overview

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO INSPECT, ASSESS AND PROVIDE A TECHNICAL REPORT ON THE SOLAR BATTERIES. Procurement for testing and evaluating 58 VRLA GEL batteries stored since 2016, to produce a technical report with recommendations. Target bidders: firms with industrial VRLA/GEL battery testing experience, calibrated testing equipment, qualified technical staff, and knowledge of safe, environmentally compliant disposal. Site/testing details and deliverables are defined in the attached document (REQA53174.pdf).

Requirements

• Relevant experience in testing and assessing industrial VRLA GEL batteries.
• Availability of calibrated testing equipment and appropriately qualified personnel.
• Knowledge of battery safety requirements and environmentally compliant disposal; ability to provide an independent professional assessment.
• Ability to deliver a comprehensive technical assessment report within 1 month of appointment (as per spec).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 21 September 2026 at 11:00 (REQA53174.pdf).
• Submission method: Bids deposited in the bid box at 13th Floor, Lift Area, North Tower, Natalia Building, 330 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg (REQA53174.pdf).
• Documents to submit: official bid response forms (SBD7), Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices (Services) (REQA53174.pdf), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), and tax/registration documentation (SARS PIN, Tax Compliance Status, CSD number if no TCS) as required in the tender terms (REQA53174.pdf).
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: Tax compliance, SARS PIN or TCS; CSD considerations; B-BBEE status or sworn affidavit as applicable (REQA53174.pdf).
• Briefing session: not specified in the available documents.
• Where to obtain bid documents: documents are provided with the RFQ (REQA53174.pdf).
• Key deliverables and timelines: a technical assessment report covering inspection findings, test results, recommendations, and remaining service life within 1 month of appointment (REQA53174.pdf); price must be firm and inclusive of VAT (Pricing Schedule).
• Specifics from attached docs: test scope and location (7 Buro Crescent, Mayville) and battery details (Hoppecke 12V OPzV, 200Ah) (REQA53174.pdf).