Objectives

The City of uMhlathuze aims to engage a qualified service provider to safely and efficiently install and commission a remote pendant switch system, along with associated earth fault indicators, at its designated substation and workshop facilities. The overarching goal is to upgrade critical electrical infrastructure while ensuring strict compliance with municipal procurement regulations, occupational health and safety standards, and technical performance benchmarks.

Scope of Work

The successful contractor will execute the following deliverables:

• Complete installation and functional commissioning of a remote pendant switch.
• Supply and installation of earth fault indicators for mini substations.
• Preparation and submission of a comprehensive project methodology, detailed procedural plan, and site-specific risk assessment prior to mobilisation.
• Mandatory attendance at a compulsory site induction meeting to review technical specifications and site access protocols.
• Strict enforcement of safety compliance, including continuous use of full personal protective equipment (PPE) within substation boundaries.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must satisfy the following mandatory technical, regulatory, and administrative criteria:

• Valid Wireman’s licence with documented five years’ post-accreditation electrician experience.
• CIDB EP1 contractor grading certification.
• Current ORHVS and ORLVS competency certificates.
• Minimum three years’ proven experience in installing and commissioning electrical protection and control equipment.
• Active registration on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) and the Municipal Council Supplier Database.
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate and Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
• Submission of a Contractor Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Risk Management file.
• Completion of all prescribed municipal bid declaration forms (MBD series) with authorised signatures.

Evaluation Note: A minimum score of 80 out of 100 points is required across technical, experiential, and compliance criteria to advance to contract award consideration.

Skills Requirements

Service providers must demonstrate the following professional competencies:

• Post-accredited Master Electrician qualification with a current Wireman’s licence.
• Proficiency in high-voltage and low-voltage system operations, validated by official regulatory certificates.
• Practical expertise in the design, installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical protection and control systems.
• Capability to develop robust technical methodologies, conduct comprehensive hazard analyses, and implement site-specific safety management plans.
• Familiarity with South African municipal procurement frameworks, including preferential scoring models and compliance documentation standards.

Explanation of Specialised Terms

• ORHVS / ORLVS: Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems and Low Voltage Systems. These are nationally recognised competency certificates that authorise personnel to safely operate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical infrastructure at specified voltage levels.
• CIDB EP1 Grading: A classification issued by the Construction Industry Development Board for electrical engineering contractors. EP1 represents the entry-level grading, permitting contractors to undertake small-scale electrical construction and maintenance projects.
• CSD Registration: The Central Suppliers Database is South Africa’s national electronic registry for suppliers transacting with the public sector. Active registration is a statutory prerequisite for municipal procurement.
• MBD Forms: Standard Municipal Bid Documents used to formally declare potential conflicts of interest, verify past supply chain management conduct, and certify independent bid preparation to prevent anti-competitive collusion.