Refurbishment of medium voltage motors at Arnot Power Station.
Eskom
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the full refurbishment, testing, and delivery of medium voltage motors at Arnot Power Station. This is a 48-month fixed-term contract under the NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3) framework. The scope includes collecting motors from workshops, repairing stator and rotor core defects, replacing damaged components, performing comprehensive testing (including vibration analysis), and painting units to specific color codes. Deliverables include a motor build report and data pack for each unit. The project requires adherence to strict safety standards, including Eskom’s Life-Saving Rules and OHS Act regulations. The closing date for this tender is 20 July 2026 at 10h00.
What you need to qualify
- CIDB grading — 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.
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB grading
- ISO 9001 or equivalent Quality Management System certification
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Five years experience in MV motor repair up to 5800 kW
- Functional Test Bay, 50-ton crane, and VPI tank
- Proof of transport capacity and insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lebohang Malema
Email: MalemaLD@eskom.co.za
Phone: 013-297-9875
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom e-tendering portal at TenderBulletin.eskom.co.za. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format (price lists also in Excel) into the designated Technical, Commercial, and Financial folders.
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