Civil Works for Witkop Shunt Capacitor Bank Replacement.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring civil works for the Witkop project. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 5CE and provide a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) invites tenders for civil works at the Witkop Substation, specifically for the replacement of the Witkop 132kV Shunt Capacitor Bank 1. The project scope includes demolition of existing foundations, construction of new capacitor bank foundations, bund walls, oil traps, sumps, and installation of security fencing and earthing systems. The project duration is four months, with a scheduled start date of 1 October 2026. Bidders must provide detailed construction programmes, method statements, and quality plans. The work must comply with SANS 1200 standards and Eskom's safety and environmental specifications. The project is located in the Limpopo Province.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 5 Civil Engineering (5CE)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB grading of 5CE or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Proof of CSD registration
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- SACPCMP registration for Construction Health and Safety Officers
- ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certification
- 100% local production and content for cement and steel
- Certified academic qualifications for key personnel
Contact & how to apply
Name: Samuel Sekese
Email: sekeses@ntcsa.co.za
Phone: 011-800-5700
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://tenderadmin.ntcsa.co.za. Documents must be uploaded into the designated Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other folders before the closing date of 15 September 2026 at 10:00 AM.
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