Supply and Delivery of Overhead Phase Conductors.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring overhead phase conductors. The tender is open to suppliers who meet Eskom's technical evaluation criteria.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the supply and delivery of overhead phase conductors for the Cape Coastal Cluster in the Eastern Cape. This contract will operate on an 'as and when required' basis for a period of two years, starting 01 November 2026. The scope includes the manufacture, testing, and delivery of various conductor types such as ACSR, AAAC, and AAC. Bidders must adhere to NEC3 Supply Contract standards. Key deliverables include the submission of technical schedules, quality control plans, and OHS documentation. The tender process involves a desktop evaluation and factory assessment, requiring a minimum score of 70% to qualify. Multiple suppliers may be appointed.
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.
- 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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN
- ISO 9001 certification or equivalent documented QMS
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Compliance with 90% local content threshold for electrical cables
- Proof of compliance with Employment Equity Act
- Technical type test reports per SANS 61089
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ezile Pupane
Email: pupanee@eskom.co.za
Phone: 043-703-5449
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering site at https://www.eskom.co.za/tenders/. All documents must be in PDF format, with price lists provided in both PDF and Excel. The total submission limit is 4 gigabytes.
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