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IoT-Ready LED Street Lighting & CMS Energy Performance Contract (EnPC)

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The East London Industrial Development Zone is seeking an Energy Service Company (ESCO) to upgrade its lighting infrastructure to IoT-ready LED street lights and central management systems. The project is structured as a fully financed Energy Performance Contract (EnPC) where the ESCO covers all upfront capital costs and receives payment through a shared energy savings model.

Client: East London Industrial Development Zone SOC Ltd
Closing: 07 Dec 2026 · 12:00To be proposed by bidder contract
Location: East London, Eastern Cape
Published: 15 Nov 2026

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How it's scored

80 pts Price 20 pts B-BBEE

Specific goals account for 20 points, with 10 points allocated to 51%+ Black-owned businesses, 5 points for Eastern Cape local presence, 3 points for SMMEs, and 1 point each for Black Women and Youth ownership.

Ideal bidder

An established Energy Service Company (ESCO) with CIDB 4EB/4EP (or higher) grading, experienced in smart LED street lighting and CMS deployments under Energy Performance Contracts. The ideal bidder must have strong balance sheet/financing capability, certified installation electricians registered with the Department of Labour, ECSA/SACPCMP registered engineering management, and proven expertise in IPMVP measurement and verification.

Do you qualify? 7 requirements found

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CIDB Registration Grade 4EB or 4EP or higher Minimum CIDB rating of 4EB or 4EP or higher
Mandatory
Department of Labour Electrical Contractor Registration Proof of valid registration with the Department of Labour as an Electrical Contractor
Mandatory
Installation Electrician Registration Staff registered with Department of Labour as Installation Electrician per Electrical Machinery Regulation 13(1)
Mandatory
Professional Registration with ECSA or SACPCMP At least one Director registered with ECSA (Pr Tech Eng / Pr Eng) or SACPCMP (Pr CM / PRCPM)
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3 more requirements incl. mandatory returnables and evaluation weighting. Unlock the full checklist

Documents you must submit

Forms to fill in

Technical Proposal (Envelope A)
Financial Proposal & Price Schedule (Envelope B)
Completed ELIDZ Procurement Handbook
Measurement & Verification Plan (IPMVP)

Proof to include

CSD Registration Certificate
Valid Tax Clearance Certificate / SARS PIN
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9 more returnables listed in the full checklist. Unlock

Evaluation criteria

Evaluated in two envelopes (Technical & Financial) using an 80/20 system: 80 points for Financial Proposal & EnPC (calculating net lifecycle value: total monetary energy savings minus 3-year post-contract maintenance costs divided by contract duration), and 20 points for Specific Goals (10 pts for 51%+ Black Owned, 5 pts for Eastern Cape based, 3 pts for SMMEs, 1 pt for 51%+ Black Women Owned, 1 pt for 51%+ Black Youth Owned). Top 3 ranked bidders will undergo a mandatory clarification presentation and due diligence session.

Tender documents · 2 files

Also available: submission address & procurement contact

RFP Envelope B - EnPC Street lights 10-11-2026PDF document · PDF
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RFP envelope A - EPC project - 11-11-2026PDF document · PDF
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