Appointment of an Implementing Agent for the Energy Efficiency (EEDSM) Program
Tender Information
- Tender Number: SCM/TSW/01/2026-2027
- Tender Title: Appointment of an Implementing Agent to Provide Full Service for the Design and Implementation of Energy Efficiency (EEDSM) Program
- Department: Tswelopele Local Municipality
- Location: Bultfontein
- Tender Type: Open Tender (Request for Bid)
- Category:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Services
- Engineering Consulting
- Professional Services
- Project and Construction Management
- Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Closing Date: 2 July 2026
- Closing Time: 12:00 PM
- Briefing Session: Not Required
- Evaluation Method: 80/20 Preference Point System
Tender Objective
The municipality seeks to appoint a qualified implementing agent to provide a full turnkey solution for the design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and management of its Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management (EEDSM) Programme.
The programme aims to:
- Reduce municipal energy consumption.
- Lower electricity-related operational costs.
- Improve service delivery.
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Improve energy management within municipal facilities.
Scope of Work
The appointed implementing agent will be responsible for:
Energy Audits and Assessments
- Conducting comprehensive energy audits.
- Performing baseline energy consumption studies.
- Identifying opportunities for energy savings.
Facilities to be Assessed
- Street lighting systems
- Municipal buildings
- Water treatment facilities
- Wastewater treatment facilities
- Other municipal infrastructure
Design and Planning
The service provider must:
- Develop detailed project designs.
- Prepare technical specifications.
- Compile implementation plans.
- Develop business cases and feasibility studies.
- Prepare cost estimates and financial models.
Project Implementation
Responsibilities include:
- Managing implementation of approved projects.
- Supervising contractors and installations.
- Conducting quality assurance inspections.
- Managing project schedules and deliverables.
- Ensuring compliance with project specifications.
Monitoring and Verification
The implementing agent must:
- Measure and verify energy savings.
- Monitor project performance.
- Produce progress reports.
- Quantify greenhouse gas emission reductions.
- Implement energy monitoring systems and smart metering solutions.
Stakeholder Management
The service provider will:
- Engage municipal stakeholders.
- Conduct awareness campaigns.
- Facilitate project meetings.
- Coordinate communication between project participants.
Funding and Sustainability Support
The appointed bidder may be required to:
- Assist with securing future energy funding opportunities.
- Develop energy management systems.
- Support long-term sustainability initiatives.
Technical Requirements
The bidder must demonstrate:
Professional Expertise
- Energy management experience.
- Energy auditing experience.
- Municipal infrastructure project experience.
- Energy efficiency project implementation expertise.
Qualified Personnel
The project team should include:
- Registered Professional Engineer (minimum 5 years’ experience)
- Electrical Technicians
- Project Managers
- Health and Safety Officers
- Other relevant technical specialists
Professional Registration
- ECSA registration for engineering professionals.
- Relevant industry certifications.
Skills and Experience Requirements
The successful bidder must demonstrate:
Project Management Skills
- Project planning and scheduling.
- Budget management.
- Risk management.
- Stakeholder engagement.
Technical Skills
- Energy audits and assessments.
- Electrical system design.
- Smart metering systems.
- Energy monitoring systems.
- Energy-saving technology implementation.
Business and Financial Skills
- Business case development.
- Financial analysis.
- Investment planning.
- Funding proposal preparation.
Communication Skills
- Stakeholder engagement.
- Report writing.
- Awareness and education campaigns.
- Presentation and facilitation skills.
Compliance Requirements
The successful bidder must comply with:
- Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
- National Energy Regulations
- Municipal by-laws
- Environmental legislation
- Applicable engineering standards
Evaluation Process
Stage 1
Returnable Compliance Documentation
Stage 2
Functionality Assessment
Stage 3
80/20 Preference Point System
Points Allocation:
- 80 Points: Price
- 20 Points: Specific Goals
- Race
- Gender
- Youth
- Disability