Supply of Solar Training for Arid Region

37604/MENP/2026-27

See details below or the tender documentation

2026-11-17 11:00

South African National Parks

South African National Parks Tenders

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Meerkat National Park

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Enquiries

Bidding Enquiries

  • Contact: Necha Abrahams
  • Email: See Document
  • Telephone: 053 382 3011

Technical Enquiries

  • Contact: Hendrik Malgas
  • Email: See Document
  • Telephone: 053 382 3011

How To Apply

Bid Submission

See Document

Closing Date

17 November 2026 at 11:00 AM


Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective is to appoint a qualified service provider to deliver comprehensive solar energy training specifically tailored for the Arid Region under South African National Parks (SANParks). This initiative supports SANParks’ statutory mandate to conserve biodiversity, enhance climate resilience, and promote sustainable ecosystem management through practical renewable energy education.

Scope of Work

The contract entails providing a structured, five-day training program conducted exclusively at the successful bidder’s premises. The program integrates theoretical instruction with hands-on practical sessions focused on photovoltaic (PV) technology deployment in arid environments. The training must commence immediately upon issuance of the purchase order, with payment processed within thirty days of invoice submission following service delivery.

Technical Requirements

  • Delivery Location: Training must be hosted entirely at the service provider’s facilities.
  • Duration: Five consecutive days.
  • Curriculum Mandates: Must cover basics of solar electricity (series/parallel configurations, connection methods, characteristic curves), PV system concepts, components and protection elements, site survey procedures, guided practical installation of a complete system, component matching and cross-checks, sizing PV plant components based on energy consumption, and cost calculation methodologies.
  • Bid Submission Rules: No alternative offers, options, or deviations will be accepted. Bids must address all specified line items to remain eligible.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Adherence to South African public procurement standards, including tax compliance, data protection, and financial management legislation.

Skills Requirements

The appointed provider must demonstrate verified expertise in solar PV technology and vocational training delivery. Instructors must possess advanced technical proficiency in photovoltaic system design, electrical fundamentals, and field installation practices. Essential competencies include conducting environmental site assessments, performing load analysis, selecting and verifying compatible components, and executing accurate project cost estimations. Trainers must be capable of facilitating both classroom instruction and supervised practical workshops, ensuring participants gain the ability to independently size, assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot solar installations optimized for arid climatic conditions.

Key Terms & Conditions (Explanatory Notes)

  • SBD Forms: Standard Bidding Documents prescribed by South African government procurement regulations, used to formalize bidder declarations, pricing schedules, and compliance attestations.
  • CSD Registration: Mandatory enrollment in the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database, a centralized registry that verifies supplier legitimacy, tax standing, and eligibility for state contracts.
  • B-BBEE Compliance: Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment certification required to qualify for preferential procurement scoring, measuring historical redress, ownership distribution, and socioeconomic participation.
  • Preference Point System: An 80/20 or 90/10 evaluation model where 80–90 points are allocated for competitive pricing and 10–20 points for specific socio-economic goals, such as B-BBEE status and operational proximity to the target park.
  • POPIA & PFMA: Compliance with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (governing data privacy) and Public Finance Management Act (dictating transparent procurement and payment timelines).
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