LV Maintenance and Refurbishment for Eskom in Gauteng
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is conducting a tender process for unspecified goods, works, or services. Eligible bidders must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies and cannot subcontract 100% of the work.
Always check the official documentDescription
Eskom is inviting tenders for the maintenance and refurbishment of the Low Voltage (LV) distribution network in the Gauteng Cluster. This is a three-year contract based on an 'as-and-when' required basis. The work includes infrastructure repairs, pole and structure installation, conductor stringing, cable trenching, and the installation of smart meters and transformers. The project also involves managing illegal connections and performing meter investigations. Bidders must be capable of handling both planned and breakdown maintenance across the Gauteng region. The tender is issued by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. Successful bidders will be required to meet specific local content thresholds and skills development targets, including the training of unemployed candidates. All work must comply with Eskom's safety, health, and quality standards, and the contract will be governed by the NEC3 Term Service Contract framework.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- CIDB grading (Grade 4 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (4EP)) — 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 4EP or higher
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Department of Labour Electrical Contractor registration
- Valid ISO 9001 certification or compliant Quality Management System
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- SACPCMP professional registration for construction management roles
- Valid Wireman's license (Single Phase, Installation, or Master Electrician)
- Proof of ownership or lease agreements for mandatory vehicles and tools
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lufuno Aubrey Mulaudzi
Email: mulaudLu@eskom.co.za
Phone: 011-651-6815
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 under the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other). No hard copies or compressed files will be accepted.
Related tenders
General and Plumbing Maintenance for Gauteng Cluster.
Eskom seeks tenders for a five-year contract to provide general and plumbing maintenance services for the Gauteng Cluster on an 'as and when required' basis. The contract, governed by the NEC3 Term Service Contract, includes plumbing, drainage, civil works, building repairs, and mechanical maintenance of gates and doors. Key deliverables include emergency call-out services, statutory maintenance, and maintenance records. Compliance with SANS standards and the Occupational Health and Safety Act is required. A qualified plumber must supervise plumbing tasks. Prices are fixed for the first year, with adjustments linked to SEIFSA indices. Issued by Eskom Real Estate.
Electrical Contractors for Lighting Maintenance in Ekurhuleni
The City of Ekurhuleni seeks electrical contractors for the repair and maintenance of street, area, and sports field lighting. The contract, running until 30 June 2029, includes replacing lamps, repairing cable faults, pole maintenance, and tree trimming. Work is on an as-needed basis, requiring specialized equipment and adherence to local content requirements for materials.
Valve maintenance services contract for Eskom.
Eskom Rotek Industries invites tenders for a five-year contract for maintenance, refurbishment, and overhaul of turbine and boiler valves at Eskom power stations. The scope includes planning, disassembly, inspection, machining, and reassembly of valves. The contractor must provide 24/7 maintenance and respond to callouts within 45 minutes. Deliverables include zero safety incidents, project completion within 50 days, and service reporting. The contractor must subcontract 30% to black-owned enterprises and implement skills development and CSI initiatives. The tender requires a 75% functionality threshold and adherence to safety and quality standards.
Leseding Substation Transformer 3 Civil Works.
The tender involves civil works for the Leseding 400/132KV 500MVA Transformer 3 project, including earthworks, concrete, micropiling, drainage, fencing, and refurbishment of control buildings and oil holding dams at the Leseding Substation in Limpopo. The project spans 20 months, starting on 11 September 2026 and ending on 19 April 2028, issued by the National Transmission Company South Africa.
Provision of Meter Reading Services for Eskom.
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for meter reading, special readings, and move-in/move-out services in Mthatha and Aliwal North zones, Eastern Cape. The contract is an NEC3 Term Service Contract for 36 months, requiring accurate meter readings, GPS data collection, reporting faulty equipment, and site maintenance. The contractor will manage a team of up to 10 meter readers and one admin support person, providing vehicles, specialized tools, and PPE. The tender evaluation includes a functionality threshold of 80%. Closing date: 17 July 2026 at 10:00 am.
Provision of Training Services for Eskom Gauteng.
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd seeks tenders for a five-year contract to provide institutionalized training services at Eskom Distribution Gauteng on an as-and-when-required basis. The scope includes QCTO-accredited electrical trade training, apprenticeship programs, NATED courses (N1–N6), and Wireman’s License training. Deliverables include assessments, managing Portfolios of Evidence, and monthly progress reports. The contractor must supply training materials, comply with QCTO and SAQA standards, and train one candidate per R3 million spent by Eskom. An organogram and project plan are required within the first month, with performance monitored through monthly reports and site inspections.