Appointment of an Hv/mv/lv/ Electrical Contractor for the Service, Maintenance, Refurbishment, and Upgrade of Transformers, Switchgears, and Electrical Panels for All Sabs Sites for the Period of 36 Months

RFP 201893

2026-01-27 10:00

Tender Closed on: 2026-02-06 11:00

Electrical Equipment and Supplies, Electrical Services, Repair, Service and Maintenance of Machinery and Equipment, Transformer Supplies, Installation and Maintenance

Gauteng, Pretoria

South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

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Tender Number: RFP 201893
Department: The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)
Tender Type: Request for Proposal
Province: National
Closing Date: Friday, 06 February 2026 - 11:00
Place where goods, works or services are required: 1 DR LATEGAN RD - GROENKLOOF - PRETORIA - 0027
Special Conditions: N/A
ENQUIRIES:
Contact Person: Tintswalo Eulander Nyathi
Email: [email protected]
Telephone number: 012-428-6179
FAX Number: N/A
BRIEFING SESSION:
Is there a briefing session?: Yes Is it compulsory? Yes
Briefing Date and Time: Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 10:00
Briefing Venue: DR 1 LATEGAAN ROAD, GROENKLOOF
eSUBMISSION:
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Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a reputable and experienced electrical contractor responsible for providing comprehensive services including the maintenance, refurbishment, upgrade, and service of transformers, switchgears, and electrical panels across all SABS sites over a period of 36 months. The contractor will ensure the reliable operation, safety, and compliance of electrical infrastructure through scheduled maintenance, upgrades, and technical support.

Scope

The scope of work encompasses:

  • Annual Service and Maintenance of Transformers:
    • Oil purification, sampling, testing, and regeneration
    • Refurbishment and rewinding of transformers
    • Infrared scanning and reporting
    • Measurement and protection equipment checks
    • Compliance with relevant standards and regulations
  • Annual Service and Maintenance of Switchgear:
    • Inspection, cleaning, lubrication, and testing of circuit breakers
    • Functionality testing of protection relays and DC circuits
    • Inspection of busbar chambers and connections
  • Refurbishment and Upgrades:
    • Replacement of damaged or obsolete electrical components
    • Wiring or rewiring of MV/LV panels
    • Fault testing, tracing, and electrical cable replacement
    • Design proposals for electrical upgrades
  • Reporting:
    • Oil sample analysis and recommendations
    • Certificates of compliance
    • Annual condition status reports for transformers and switchgears
    • Electrical classification investigations in hazardous areas

Technical Requirements

The contractor must meet the following technical standards and requirements:

  • Registration as an Electrical Contractor with the Department of Labour
  • Minimum CIDB grading of 4EP
  • Submission of valid COIDA registration
  • Adherence to SANS standards, OHS Act, and other relevant electrical regulations
  • Provision of qualified personnel with necessary training and health & safety compliance
  • Capability to perform oil purification, testing, infrared scanning, and electrical refurbishment
  • Ability to supply and replace electrical components, wiring, and cables as needed
  • Provision of detailed reports, certificates, and documentation for all maintenance and refurbishment activities

Skills Requirements

The successful bidder must demonstrate:

  • Proven experience in high, medium, and low voltage electrical systems maintenance and refurbishment
  • Technical expertise in transformer oil analysis, rewinding, and regeneration
  • Competence in testing and inspecting switchgear, protection relays, and circuit breakers
  • Ability to design electrical upgrade solutions and prepare technical proposals
  • Qualified personnel with relevant certifications and training in electrical safety and standards
  • Strong reporting and documentation skills for compliance and maintenance records
  • Capacity to coordinate work schedules, including switching off supplies in consultation with facilities management
  • Knowledge of applicable South African standards, regulations, and best practices in electrical infrastructure management
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