Supply and Installation of MV Switchgear at Arnot Power Station
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is listing approved electronic devices for use in power stations, including voltage monitoring relays and dip proof inverters. There are no specific eligibility requirements mentioned for bidding.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd has issued a tender for the supply, delivery, offloading, and installation of MV switchgear protection materials and components at Arnot Power Station. The project, identified by enquiry number E3604GXMPARN, spans a 36-month duration. The scope includes replacing obsolete protection schemes with modern Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), implementing a redundant Engineering Workstation (EWS), upgrading HVAC systems, and performing necessary civil works. The project must be executed while the power station remains operational. Key deliverables include detailed design reports, as-built drawings, RAM study reports, and comprehensive staff training. Bidders must ensure all equipment is selected from Eskom’s approved technical list (240-56227589).
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 7 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (7EP)) — 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 registration of 7 EP or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance status
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Meet 90% local content threshold for Electrical and Telecoms Cables
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification
- Key personnel must hold ECSA or SACPMP professional registration
- Minimum 5 years experience in similar switchgear protection projects
Contact & how to apply
Name: Eskom Generation Procurement
Email: PatakaT@eskom.co.za
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format into the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other). No zip files are permitted, and the total submission size must not exceed 4 GB.
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