Ruigtevallei/Dreunberg 132kV Line OPGW Supply and Installation
Eskom
In plain English
The tender is for completing the construction of a 132kV sub-transmission line with optical ground wire (OPGW) between Ruigtevallei and Dreunberg. Eligibility requirements are not specified in the text.
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This tender, issued by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd (Tender Number: E3318DXECOU), is for the supply and installation of an Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) system on the Ruigtevallei – Dreunberg 132kV power line. The project involves completing the OPGW installation on the line between structures 59 and 344, including testing, commissioning, and site management. The work is located in the Eastern Cape. A mandatory clarification meeting is scheduled for 13 August 2026 at the Ruigtevallei substation. The tender remains valid for 120 days from the closing date of 26 August 2026. Bidders must provide a comprehensive technical and commercial submission, including detailed quality management plans and safety documentation.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- 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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COID, RMA, or FEMA)
- ISO 9001 compliant Quality Management System
- 90% Local Content compliance for OPGW cable
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zingisa Ngamlana
Email: ngamlazi@eskom.co.za
Phone: 043-703-2316
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal. No hard copies are accepted. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format (with price lists also in Excel) into the designated folders, ensuring total file sizes do not exceed 4 gigabytes.
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