Acacia Substation 33kV Cable Systems Project
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring services for the Acacia Substation 33kV Cable System. Bidders must comply with Occupational Health and Safety requirements and have SACPCMP registered professionals.
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The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) invites bids for the Acacia Windermere 1 & 2 33kV Cable Systems Project. The scope involves the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of 33kV/44kV cable systems at the Acacia Substation in Cape Town. Key deliverables include the supply and installation of 44kV XLPE cables, cable sealing ends, and associated earthing systems. Bidders must attend a compulsory site clarification meeting on 29 July 2026. The project requires strict adherence to technical standards for stringing, erection, and cabling. The tender closing date is 21 August 2026 at 10h00 SAST.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 5 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (5EP)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB grading of 5EP/EB or higher
- Proof of CSD registration
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications
- SACPCMP registered health and safety professionals
- Qualified Type Test report for 44kV cable and terminations
- Local content threshold of 90-100% for specified goods
- Police clearance certificates for all personnel
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tshane Lekgoati
Email: lekgoat@ntcsa.co.za
Phone: 011-800-5057
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the NTCSA Tender Bulletin site on the Eskom E-tendering portal. All documents must be in PDF format, with price lists provided in both PDF and Excel. No physical or compressed (Zip) files will be accepted.
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