Refurbishment of Foundations at Ripon Traction Substation
Eskom
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
25 June 2026 at 10:00 · Ripon Traction Substation
In plain English
Eskom is procuring services for the refurbishment of defective concrete foundations at Ripon Traction substation. Bidders must attend a compulsory site visit and adhere to Eskom's safety requirements.
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The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) invites tenders for the refurbishment of defective concrete foundations and the replacement of perimeter security fencing at the Ripon Traction Substation. The project includes excavating and repairing cracked concrete plinths, installing a 2.4m high-security fence, and constructing embankment erosion protection. The work is governed by an NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (Option B). The project is scheduled to commence on 1 September 2026, with a completion date of 28 February 2027. Key deliverables include the perimeter fence by 30 November 2026 and foundation repairs by 31 January 2027. Bidders must attend a compulsory site visit on 25 June 2026 at the Ripon Traction Substation to qualify for the tender.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 5 Civil Engineering (5CE)) — 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 grading of 5CE or higher
- Mandatory attendance at the compulsory site visit
- Valid CSD registration and active Tax Compliance status
- Relevant industry certifications including COIDA and SACPCMP for key personnel
- Valid B-BBEE certificate and Local Content Declaration
- Audited financial statements for the previous 18 months
Contact & how to apply
Name: Dineo Maepa
Email: MaepaDN@ntcsa.co.za
Phone: 017-749-5775
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), with price lists also provided in Excel format.
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