Construction of Impumelelo Substation, Lesedi Municipality.
Eskom
This tender closed on 5 October 2026
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Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 10 September 2026 at 10:00 · Infrastructure Services Boardroom, Lesedi Municipal Building, Second floor, c/o of Du Preez and H.F Verwoerd Street, Heidelberg, 1441. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The Lesedi Local Municipality is procuring construction services for the Impumelelo 1 x 20MVA, 132/22 kV substation. Bidders must be registered with the CIDB with a grading of 8 EP or higher and on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Lesedi Local Municipality is inviting bids for the construction of the Impumelelo 1 x 20MVA, 132/22 kV substation. This project is designated as an Eskom self-build initiative. The work will take place within the jurisdiction of the Lesedi Local Municipality in Heidelberg. Interested parties must attend a compulsory briefing session on 10 September 2026. The project requires specialized electrical infrastructure construction expertise. All proposals must be submitted by the closing date of 05 October 2026 at 12:00.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 8 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (8EP)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
Full requirements
- Must hold CIDB grading of 8 EP or higher
- Must have valid Tax Compliance status
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide proof of no outstanding municipal rates or service charges
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sibulelo Mokoena
Email: sibulelom@lesedi.gov.za
Phone: 016-466-1947
How to apply: Submit completed proposals in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number and project name. Deliver the documents to the tender box at the Supply Chain Department, Municipal Building, Second floor, c/o Du Preez and H.F Verwoerd Street, Heidelberg. E-mailed or faxed bids are not accepted.
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