Supply of Transformers for LimLanga Cluster.
Eskom
In plain English
(1) The tender is for the supply of transformers. (2) Bidders must be registered on the eTendering system and have a CSD number.
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This tender is for the supply and delivery of medium-voltage distribution transformers for the Eskom LimLanga Cluster. The contract will run for a period of two years. The work involves providing pole-mounted transformers ranging from 16kVA to 500kVA with primary voltages of 11kV and 22kV. Bidders must ensure all units comply with Eskom technical specifications, approved drawings, and relevant South African National Standards. The project is subject to a 90% local content threshold for transformers. Key deliverables include the supply of units, submission of a Contract Quality Plan, and adherence to Skills Development, Localization, and Industrialization (SDL&I) obligations, including job creation and skills training for unemployed candidates.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Must hold valid ISO 9001 certification from an accredited body
- Must possess a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Constance Sekhuto
Email: mogolamc@eskom.co.za
Phone: 016-457-5925
How to apply: Applications must be submitted via the Eskom eTendering portal at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Bidders must register on the portal, upload all required technical and commercial documents, and finalize the submission before the closing date and time specified in the formal Request for Proposal.
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