Specialized Rock Engineering Assessment for Arnot Kendal Powerline
Eskom
This tender closed on 7 October 2026
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In plain English
The project involves a specialized rock engineering assessment of undermined land for the Arnot Kendal 400kV T227. Eligibility requirements are not specified in the text.
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The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) invites tenders for a specialized rock engineering assessment of undermined land for the Arnot Kendal 400kV T227 powerline. The project involves assessing ground subsidence and coal combustion risks, conducting geological drilling, and recommending foundation designs or structure relocations. The work will take place near the Eskom Vulcan Substation in eMalahleni. Key deliverables include a comprehensive technical report, foundation designs, and digital/hardcopy documentation. The contract follows the NEC3 Professional Service Contract model with a duration of 6 months. The tender is issued by NTCSA, with Tshifhiwa Modau as the primary contact. The closing date for submissions is 07 October 2026 at 10:00am SAST. Bidders must achieve a minimum functionality score of 70% to qualify for further evaluation.
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 3 Civil Engineering (3CE)) — 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 Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- CIDB contractor grading of 3CE or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate or e-filing PIN
- Audited financial statements for the previous 18 months
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Professional registration with SANIRE
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tshifhiwa Modau
Email: ModauT@eskom.co.za
Phone: 011-629-5553
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the NTCSA Tender bulletin site on the Eskom E-tendering portal. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format (Excel for price lists) into the designated folders. No hard copies, zip files, or condensed files are accepted.
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