East Grid High Risk IMBAE CT Replacement – Civil Works.
Eskom
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The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has issued a tender for the East Grid High Risk IMBAE CT Replacement Project. The work involves the replacement of Current Transformers (CTs) and associated civil works at five substations: Avon, Bloedrivier, Impala, Mersey, and Tugela. The project is scheduled to commence on 15 March 2026 and conclude by 30 June 2027. Key deliverables include the submission of a project-specific Health and Safety Plan, a Contract Quality Plan, and an Environmental Management Programme. Bidders must demonstrate technical competency, provide evidence of a Quality Management System, and adhere to strict local content requirements for cement. The project requires a 70% technical threshold for evaluation.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 4 Civil Engineering (4CE)) — 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 4CE
- Proof of CSD registration
- Valid SARS tax compliance status
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- ISO 9001 compliant Quality Management System
- SACPCMP registered Construction Manager and Safety Officer
- 100% local content compliance for cement
- Audited financial statements for the previous 18 months
Contact & how to apply
Name: REFILOE MABULA
Email: mabulara@ntcsa.co.za
Phone: 011-800-5003
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://tenderbulletin.ntcsa.co.za/. No physical or late submissions will be accepted. Ensure all documents are in PDF or Excel format, with a maximum file size of 50MB per file and 900MB total.
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