Premier
In his recent opening address in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, the Premier stated:
“We are on track to make at least one small town in the province load-shedding free. With Riversdale, we want to show that energy security is possible outside of the major metros with their larger budgets.”
(a) What are the updates regarding the tender for the Renewable Energy Project of the Hessequa Municipality to make the town of Riversdale load-shedding free, (b) what (i) is the value of the contract and (ii) are the specifics of the tender, (c) what (i) is the detailed list of all the service providers who submitted their bids for the tender and (ii) are the respective scores received by each company, (d) to which companies have the tender been awarded and (e)(i) what measures are in place to ensure that SMMEs will benefit from the tender, (ii) when did the project start and what is the (iii) nature and (iv) scope of the project?
- What are the updates regarding the tender for the Renewable Energy Project of the Hessequa Municipality to make the town of Riversdale load-shedding free?
This information below has been obtained from the Department of Local Government
Tender Information:
- Tender advertised: 23 February 2024
- Tender/Bid submissions received: 16 April 2024
- Supply Chain processes are underway
- Section 33 notice for public participation concluded on 19 July 2024, no objections received
- Award expected after conclusion of Section 33 process: 27 August 2024
- Additional information will be available once SCM processes are concluded
- what
(i) is the value of the contract
The final contract is yet to be awarded.
(ii) are the specifics of the tender
Design, engineering, supply, delivery, construction, and commissioning of a solar PV plant of up to 10 MW capacity with a 10 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Riversdale, including 5 years of plant operation and maintenance. The successful bidder will design, build, operate and provide maintenance of the plant.
- what
(i) is the detailed list of all the service providers who submitted their bids for the tender
Bidder Names (alphabetically listed) |
Heshun (Pty) Ltd |
Install Africa (Pty) Ltd |
Lesedi Technoserve Consortium |
NE Reticulation - CHW JV |
Olot Engineering (Pty) Ltd |
SADC Energies Novell / Bullenova |
Spec - NatPower - 01 JV |
(ii) are the respective scores received by each company
The supply chain processes are still in progress.
- to which companies have the tenders been awarded and
The final contract is yet to be awarded.
- (i) what measures are in place to ensure that SMMEs will benefit from the tender
- Use of Local Labor: Contractors are expected to make the maximum use of skilled and semi-skilled local labor during the construction phase.
- Local Sourcing of Materials: Sourcing of local materials is to be encouraged to enhance local economic benefits wherever feasible.
- Subcontracting Opportunities for Local Companies: The tender document encourages subcontracting parts of the work to local companies, which directly benefits SMMEs and aligns with the goal of enhancing local content.
(ii) when did the project start
Project construction will commence after the award of the contract.
(iii) what is the nature of the project
Construction of a 10 MW PV Solar Plant with a 10 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
(iv) what is the scope of the project?
- Design and Engineering:
- The contractor will design a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) plant with a capacity of up to 10 MW, integrated with a 10 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
- Supply and Delivery:
- Supply all equipment, materials, and resources necessary for the construction of the PV plant and BESS.
- Construction and Commissioning:
- Oversee the construction and commissioning of the plant, ensuring it meets all technical specifications and standards.
- Ensure that the plant is fully operational and that the BESS is integrated and functioning as required.
- Operation and Maintenance:
- Provide operation and maintenance services for a period of 5 years post-commissioning.
