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

> This tender closed on 2026-09-21.

- **Reference:** REQA53174
- **Issuer:** [Kwazulu Natal - Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/kwazulu-natal-cooperative-governance-and-traditional-affairs.md)
- **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-09-15
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-21 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### 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).

## Description

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

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

Delivery Location: 1 Natalia Road - Queensburgh - Durban - 4000

## Documents

- REQA53174.pdf

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