Leseding Substation Transformer 3 Civil Works.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring services related to quality requirements in compliance with ISO 9001 standards. There are no specific eligibility criteria mentioned in the text.
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The tender is for the civil works associated with the Leseding 400/132KV 500MVA Transformer 3 project. The work includes bulk earthworks, structural concrete, micropiling, drainage, fencing, and the refurbishment of control buildings and oil holding dams. The project is located at the Leseding Substation in the Limpopo Province. The work is expected to be completed over a 20-month period, with a start date of 11 September 2026 and a completion date of 19 April 2028. The project is issued by the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA).
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- CIDB grading (Grade 8 Civil Engineering (8CE)) — 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 8CE or higher
- Proof of CSD registration
- 100% local content for steel, cement, and concrete
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Minimum 30% subcontracting to EME/QSE black-owned enterprises
- ISO 9001 or equivalent Quality Management System certification
- Attendance at compulsory site clarification meeting
- Audited financial statements for the previous 18 months
- SACPCMP registration for construction managers and safety officers
Contact & how to apply
Name: Samuel Sekese
Email: SekeseS@ntcsa.co.za
Phone: 014-763-8256
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering site at https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za/ by 10:00 am on 17 July 2026. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format into the designated folders.
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