Supply and delivery of a 1MVA mini substation to Lethabo Power Station.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring a once-off supply and delivery of a 1MVA Mini Substation for Lethabo Power Station. There are no specific eligibility criteria mentioned.
Always check the official documentDescription
This tender is for the once-off supply and delivery of a 1MVA Mini Substation (Type B, 11kV) to the Lethabo Power Station in Vereeniging. The project is issued by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. Key deliverables include the substation unit, all necessary test certificates, material data books, and detailed drawings. The supplier must also provide a Quality Control Plan and comply with specific OHS and environmental procedures. The tender process involves a Reverse E-Auction, where only successfully evaluated bidders will be invited to participate in the final pricing stage. The delivery lead time is a key evaluation factor, with a preference for 4 weeks or less.
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
- Valid CSD registration
- Registered Electrical Contractor with Department of Labour
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Audited financial statements for the previous 18 months
- Compliance with local content thresholds for Transformers and Cables
- Minimum 80% score in qualitative technical evaluation
- Three or more reference orders for similar substation supply
Contact & how to apply
Name: Keneilwe Makoele
Email: Makoelkm@eskom.co.za
Phone: 016-457-5294
How to apply: Submit all documents electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal. Ensure all files are in PDF format, with price lists also in Excel. Total submission size must not exceed 4GB, with individual files limited to 500MB. No hard copies will be accepted.
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