Strategic Partner for Tubatse Pumped Storage Scheme.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is seeking a Strategic Partner for the development, financing, and implementation of the 1.5GW Tubatse Pumped Storage Scheme. Eligible bidders must be experienced in similar projects.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is seeking a strategic partner to develop, finance, construct, and operate the 1.5GW Tubatse Pumped Storage Scheme. The project is located between the Nebo Plateau and the Steelpoort River Valley in the Limpopo Province. Key deliverables include a 1.5GW hydropower facility with 21 GWh of energy storage capacity, bankable feasibility studies, environmental authorizations, and grid connection to the Manogeng substation. The project will be managed through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) using limited-recourse project finance. Bidders must demonstrate experience in large-scale pumped storage (at least 500 MW) and hydropower projects (aggregate 2,000 MW) completed within the last 20 years. The closing date for this tender is 30 November 2026 at 10:00 SAST.
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.
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid tax clearance certificate or SARS e-filing PIN
- Proof of tax good standing
- Latest audited financial statements not older than 18 months
- Reference letters from lead arrangers or engineers for qualifying projects
- Proof of Employment Equity Act compliance
- Documented Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) systems
Contact & how to apply
Name: Martin Nndwammbi
Email: EskomGreenRFQ@Eskom.co.za
Phone: 011-800-5234
How to apply: Responses must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering public website at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. No hard copies or manual submissions will be accepted.
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