Simmerpan Complex DC Workshop and Battery Room Upgrade.
Eskom
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The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) invites bids for the refurbishment and upgrade of the Simmerpan Complex DC Workshop and Battery Room in Germiston. The project is a turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract under NEC3 Option A, with a 10-month duration. Key deliverables include the design and installation of electrical, HVAC, and fire protection systems, as well as structural renovations. Bidders must attend a compulsory site visit on 09 July 2026. The tender closes on 21 July 2026 at 10:00 AM. The project requires multidisciplinary expertise, including ECSA-registered engineers and SAQCC-accredited technicians, to ensure compliance with hazardous location standards.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 6 Electrical Engineering (Building) (6EB)) — 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 grading of 6EB or higher
- Proof of CSD registration
- Valid Tax Compliance status (SARS PIN)
- B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or Sworn Affidavit
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliant management systems
- Audited financial statements for the previous 18 months
- ECSA registration for engineers and SAQCC for HVAC/Fire technicians
Contact & how to apply
Name: Matshipi Mosima
Email: MosimaMa@ntcsa.co.za
Phone: 053-830-5623
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal (https://eTendering.eskom.co.za). Documents must be uploaded into the designated Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other folders. Files must be in PDF or Excel format, with a maximum size of 50MB per file and 900MB total.
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