Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure a specialised training intervention focused on Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) installation and fault tracing. The training aims to develop foundational and practical competencies aligned with National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 2 standards, ensuring that delegates can safely install, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot UPS systems within public infrastructure environments.

Scope

The successful bidder will deliver a structured training programme spanning three to five days, conducted on-site at the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure in Pretoria. Sessions will operate from 08:00 to 16:00 daily and accommodate fifteen delegates. The scope covers four core instructional modules:

• UPS Fundamentals and Types: Differentiation between offline, line-interactive, and online double-conversion systems, critical load sizing, power quality, harmonics, and electrical protection.
• Installation and Commissioning: Safety protocols, risk assessments, PPE usage, site surveys, electrical wiring, start-up procedures for rectifiers, inverters, and static bypass switches, and integration with generator systems.
• Battery Management: Identification and hazards of lead-acid and nickel-cadmium batteries, installation practices, charging configurations, performance testing, and routine maintenance.
• Fault Tracing and Maintenance: Diagnosis of rectifier and inverter failures, utilisation of diagnostic tools, static and manual bypass testing, calibration, parts replacement, preventive maintenance scheduling, and reporting procedures.

Technical Requirements

• Training content and assessment methodologies must comply with NQF Level 2 learning outcomes and industry best practices.
• Instruction must integrate theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on demonstrations using appropriate diagnostic and testing equipment.
• All safety procedures, including risk assessments and personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance, must be explicitly addressed throughout the curriculum.
• Trainers must provide comprehensive training materials, assessment tools, and documented evidence of delegate competency upon completion.
• Delivery must occur within the specified timeframe and venue, adhering to the departmental operational schedule.

Skills Requirements

• Lead facilitators must possess verified expertise in electrical engineering, specifically UPS architecture, installation, and diagnostics.
• Proven experience in delivering NQF-aligned vocational training, including curriculum development, practical assessment, and record-keeping.
• Strong proficiency in battery lifecycle management, power quality analysis, and fault isolation techniques.
• Ability to translate complex technical procedures into clear, competency-based learning outcomes for diverse learner groups.
• Valid facilitation credentials and relevant technical certifications recognised within the South African skills development framework.

Explanation of Key Terms

• NQF Level 2: Refers to the second tier of South Africa’s National Qualifications Framework, denoting foundational vocational knowledge and practical skills typically equivalent to Grade 9 academic level combined with basic trade competencies.
• PPPFA 80/20 Preference Point System: A procurement evaluation model where 80 points are allocated for competitive pricing and 20 points for designated socio-economic goals, including black ownership, women-owned enterprises, youth-owned businesses, persons with disabilities, and local municipal presence.
• Central Supplier Database (CSD): A mandatory national registry administered by National Treasury where all bidders must register to verify business, tax, and banking details before eligibility for government contracts.
• Tax Compliance Status (TCS): A verification issued by the South African Revenue Service confirming that a bidder meets all statutory tax obligations; submission is a strict responsiveness requirement.