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Refurbishment and Rewind of MV Motors at Kriel Power Station.

Eskom

In plain English

The tender is for the refurbishment and rewind of medium voltage motors on an 'as and when' required basis for Kriel Power Station over five years. Eligibility requirements are not specified in the text.

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Closing date
31 July 2026
Location
Kriel Power Station, Mpumalanga-Kriel-Mpumalanga-2420
Estimated value
R 25 000 000
Published
23 June 2026
Tender no.
E1261GXMPKRIR

Description

This tender is for the refurbishment and rewinding of Medium Voltage (MV) motors at the Kriel Power Station. The work will be performed on an 'as and when' required basis over a five-year contract period. Key tasks include the collection, dismantling, assessment, repair, testing, and delivery of motors. The contractor must provide failure reports, Quality Control Plans, and technical support for bearings. All work must comply with SANS 10242-1 and Eskom’s specific technical standards. The tender is open to the market, and bidders must demonstrate technical capability in non-destructive testing, vacuum pressure impregnation, and motor overhauling. The project requires a skilled team, including ECSA-registered technologists and qualified artisans. Eskom reserves the right to witness tests and conduct site evaluations for shortlisted bidders.

What you need to qualify

  • CSD registrationRegistration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
  • B-BBEE certificateA B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
  • Letter of Good StandingCOID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
  • Other registrationAn industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).

Full requirements

  • Valid ISO 9001:2015 certification
  • Registered Electrical Contractor with Department of Labour
  • Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
  • Trade Test certificates for Electricians, Winders, and Fitters
  • Proof of CSD registration
  • Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
  • Latest approved annual financial statements

Contact & how to apply

Name: Mesuli Hlatshwayo_Formal Tendering

Email: hlatshmr@eskom.co.za

Phone: 017-779-7114

How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Bidders must register on the portal, upload all required documentation in the specified categories, and finalize the submission before the closing date and time.

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