Design and Supply of Transformers for Eskom.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring various types of Pole Top and Ground Mounted Transformers on an 'as and when' required basis over a 12-month period. Bidders must have a valid ISO 9001 certification and meet B-BBEE subcontracting requirements.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the design, manufacture, and testing of Pole Top and Ground Mounted Transformers. This contract will be managed on an 'as and when' required basis over a 12-month period. The scope includes various transformer ratings ranging from 16kVA to 1000kVA, with an estimated total of 5,957 units. The work will be performed for the Distribution Division across various clusters. Key deliverables include the submission of a Contract Quality Plan, Inspection and Test Plans, and adherence to Eskom’s technical standards (240-45395762). Bidders must ensure all materials are labeled according to Eskom specifications and provide cataloguing information upon request. The tender is subject to a 90% local content threshold. A clarification meeting is scheduled for 20 November 2026 via MS Teams, and the tender closes on 04 December 2026. Bidders must maintain a valid ISO 9001 certification and pass a factory capability assessment.
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.
Full requirements
- Must hold valid ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide valid COIDA certificate of good standing
- Must provide proof of factory capability and accreditation
- Must provide type and routine test reports per Eskom standards
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lonwabo Mavukwana
Email: mavukwlm@eskom.co.za
Phone: 043-703-2023
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom Tender Bulletin site on the Eskom E-tendering page. No hard copies or compressed files will be accepted. Ensure all documents are uploaded in the correct categories before the closing date and time.
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