Provision of Hazardous Assessments and Testing for NTCSA.
Eskom
In plain English
The National Transmission Company South Africa is seeking services for hazardous assessments, inspections, and testing for the Northern Grid. Eligibility requirements are not specified in the text.
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The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) invites tenders for the provision of hazardous assessments, inspections, and testing of battery rooms at 27 substations across the Northern Grid (Carletonville, Rustenburg, Lephalale, Polokwane, and Phalaborwa). This is a 36-month contract on an as-and-when-required basis. Key deliverables include hazardous location classification reports, inspection and test reports, and the issuance of Certificates of Compliance (CoC) in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and SANS standards. The project requires a Master Installation Electrician to perform technical assessments and provide training for maintenance personnel. The tender number is E3406NTCSAMWP, with a closing date of 16 September 2026.
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.
- 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
- Registered Master Installation Electrician with Department of Employment and Labour
- Registered Electrical Contractor with Department of Employment and Labour
- Minimum three past projects in hazardous location testing
- Valid calibration certificates and IECEx/ATEX certification for all test equipment
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: THANDIWE THELMA GXABUZA
Email: gxabuzt@ntcsa.co.za
Phone: 011-800-6724
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format into the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other) before the closing time on 16 September 2026.
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