The Independent Development Trust (IDT) invites qualified electrical contractors to submit quotations for the provision of electrical services at its National Office. This strategic three-year contract aims to ensure the safe, reliable, and systematic preventative maintenance of the facility’s critical electrical infrastructure.

Scope of Services

The successful contractor will be responsible for:

  • Cleaning and servicing of electrical installations
  • Assessment of default lighting and replacement of components
  • Power supplies and batteries including Uninterrupted Power Supply
  • Distribution boards and legend cards
  • Repairs to all lighting inside and outside the building
  • Dedicated plug and AC plug repairs
  • Main power supply and back-up generator maintenance
  • Removal of decommissioned wiring
  • New installations and modifications
  • Safety tests and issuing of certificates of compliance

The service provider must respond within 2 to 12 hours of receiving a call, including emergencies.

Mandatory Requirements

Bidders must submit the following mandatory documents:

  • Valid CIDB grading certificate of 1EB or higher
  • Electrical Contractors’ Association Registration
  • Trade test certificate of individual resource (medium and high voltage engineering)
  • Certification of trade in electrical contracting issued by DHET
  • Key Personnel/Project Manager must be ECSA accredited
  • Letter of good standing with COIDA
  • Valid Public liability insurance cover
  • Central Supplier Database (CSD) number
  • Valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN
  • Completed and signed SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 forms
  • CIPC company registration document
  • Certified ID documents for women, youth, disability and black ownership claims

Key Dates and Deadlines

  • Date Published: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
  • Closing Date: Friday, 09 October 2026 at 12:00
  • Bid Validity: 90 days from the closing date
  • Briefing Session: None scheduled

Submission Guidelines

Quotations must be hand-delivered to the IDT National Office at Glenwood Office Park, Cnr. Oberon & Sprite Streets, Faerie Glen, 0043, before the strict closing deadline. Late submissions will not be considered under any circumstances.

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Enquiries and Documentation

For bidding procedure enquiries, contact Aida Ngobeni at 012-845-2000 or aidan@idt.org.za. For technical queries, contact MahaliM@idt.org.za.


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