The South African National Biodiversity Institute Requires a Contractor for the Design, Supply and Installation of a New Solar System Including an Inverter, Solar Panels and Backup Batteries and Water Tanks for the Borehole Pump at the Thohoyandou Nationa

Q11935-2026

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2026-07-16 11:00

South African National Biodiversity Institute

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Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender
THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY INSTITUTE REQUIRES A
CONTRACTOR FOR THE DESIGN, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW
SOLAR SYSTEM INCLUDING AN INVERTER, SOLAR PANELS AND BACKUP
BATTERIES AND WATER TANKS FOR THE BOREHOLE PUMP AT THE
THOHOYANDOU NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDEN, LIMPOPO.
Employer Tender Number: Q11935-2026
cidb Reference Number: 100118610
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY INSTITUTE INVITES TENDERS FOR THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL
BIODIVERSITY INSTITUTE REQUIRES A CONTRACTOR FOR THE DESIGN, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW SOLAR
SYSTEM INCLUDING AN INVERTER, SOLAR PANELS AND BACKUP BATTERIES AND WATER TANKS FOR THE BOREHOLE
PUMP AT THE THOHOYANDOU NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDEN, LIMPOPO.
It is estimated that tenderers should have a cidb contractor grading of 2EB or higher.
Documents will be available on the SANBI Website.
https://www.sanbi.org/opportunities/
Queries relating to the issues of these documents may be addressed to:
Rorisang Mogadingwane
Tel No. 0120025332
E-mail. [email protected]
or
Tanaka Mupudzi
Tel No. 0120025200
E-mail. [email protected]
The closing time for receipt of Tenders is 11h00 on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Late Tenders will not be accepted.
Tenders may only be submitted on the tender documentation that is issued.
Requirements for sealing, addressing, delivering, opening and assessment of Tenders are stated in the Tender Data.



Additional Information:
Employer Name: South African National Biodiversity Institute
Province: Limpopo
Municipality: Vhembe District Municipality
Closing Date: 2026-07-16 11:00
Site Meeting: No
Briefing Date:
CIDB Class: 2 EB
Subcategory:
Documents Available from: 02 July 2026

Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to engage a qualified contractor to design, supply, and install a comprehensive solar power system at the Thohoyandou National Botanical Garden. The system includes solar panels, an inverter, backup batteries, and water tanks for the borehole pump, aiming to enhance the garden's energy independence and operational efficiency.

Scope

The scope of work encompasses:

  • Design of a solar power system tailored to the site's requirements
  • Supply of all necessary components, including solar panels, inverter, backup batteries, and water tanks
  • Installation of the entire solar system and associated water tanks for the borehole pump
  • Commissioning and testing of the installed system to ensure proper functionality

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications include:

  • Design and installation of a solar power system suitable for the site conditions
  • Inclusion of an inverter compatible with the solar panels and load requirements
  • Provision of backup batteries to ensure system reliability and power storage
  • Installation of water tanks for the borehole pump to support water storage needs
  • Adherence to relevant standards and safety regulations

Skills Requirements

Applicants must possess:

  • A CIDB contractor grading of 2EB or higher
  • Experience in designing and installing solar power systems
  • Technical expertise in electrical and mechanical installation of solar components
  • Capability to install and commission water tanks and borehole pump systems
  • Proven track record of similar projects, preferably within the South African context
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