Decommissioning of Overhead Lines at Kendal Power Station.
Eskom
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the decommissioning, dismantling, and removal of 11kV and 400V overhead power lines at the Kendal Power Station Ash Disposal Facility. The project includes the removal of 24 poles for the 11kV line and 18 poles for the 400V line, along with a 315 kVA transformer, conductors, insulators, and associated electrical hardware. The contractor is responsible for civil works, including backfilling and compacting excavations to SANS standards, as well as transporting redundant materials to an approved disposal site. The contract duration is two months, with a starting date of 11 January 2027. A compulsory site clarification meeting is scheduled for 16 November 2026 at the Mogolo Boardroom, Kendal Power Station. The tender validity period is 90 days from the closing date of 04 December 2026.
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 contractor grading of 4EP or higher
- Valid Electrical Contractor Registration Certificate from Department of Labour
- Proof of registration on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent)
- ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 (or equivalent) certification
- Proof of insurance meeting Eskom requirements
- Three comparable HV line decommissioning projects completed in last five years
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tinyiko Makhubele
Email: makhubtc@eskom.co.za
Phone: 011-800-6865
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal (https://eTendering.eskom.co.za). All documents must be in PDF format, with pricing schedules also provided in Excel. Ensure all files are uploaded before the closing time on 04 December 2026.
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