Enabling Agreement for DC Minor Distribution Line.
Eskom
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the establishment of an enabling agreement for the DC Minor Distribution Line with a panel of 12 contractors for the Free State Operating Unit (FSOU), CentralEast Cluster. The contract duration is 36 months. The scope includes construction of MV and LV distribution lines, service connections, and associated infrastructure. Key deliverables include a Contract Quality Plan, site-specific SHE files, and as-built documentation. The tender process involves a non-compulsory MS Teams clarification meeting on 10 November 2026. The closing date for submissions is 17 November 2026 at 10:00.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 2 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (2EP)) — 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 registration (Level 2EP or higher)
- Valid CSD registration
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- ISO 9001 compliant Quality Management System
- OHS Officers must hold SACPCMP registration
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: SHERUSHA GOVENDER
Email: govendsh@eskom.co.za
Phone: 051-404-2043
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom eTendering portal at https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za/. Bidders must register on the portal, upload documents in designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, Other), and finalize the submission before the closing time.
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