Provision of Reticulation Services and Smart Meter Installation.
Eskom
In plain English
The project involves the provision of major and minor reticulation, including the installation of smart meters, re-closers, and voltage regulators in the Gemma Cluster-North-West. The tender does not specify eligibility requirements such as CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB, or PSIRA registrations.
Always check the official documentDescription
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the provision of Major and Minor Reticulation services within the Distribution Gemma Cluster (North-West). The scope includes the installation of smart meters, re-closers, and voltage regulators, as well as MV and LV line construction, transformer installation, and decommissioning. The contract will be awarded to a panel of up to 25 contractors and will operate on an 'as and when' required basis for a duration of four years. Bidders may tender for the full scope or specific portions (Major or Minor only). The project requires adherence to strict quality, safety, and environmental management standards. The closing date for submissions is 20 November 2026 at 10:00 am.
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 1 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (1EP)) — 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 (1EP or higher)
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS tax compliance status
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- SACPCMP registration for principal contractors
- Valid ISO 9001 quality management system certification
- Certified training for MV/LV line construction and electrical tasks
- Valid Department of Labour electrical contractor registration
- Proof of ownership or lease for mandatory vehicles and tools
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tshifhiwa Mandava
Email: MandavT@eskom.co.za
Phone: 011-651-6843
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal. Documents must be uploaded into the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other) in PDF format, with price lists also provided in Excel. Total submission size is limited to 4 gigabytes.
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