Refurbishment of GCB Compressor Plant at Kriel PS.
Eskom
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
28 July 2026 at 10:00 · MS Teams
In plain English
The tender is for the refurbishment of the Generator Circuit Breaker Compressor Plant Control Circuit at Kriel Power Station Units 1 & 4 for 12 months. Eligibility requirements are not specified in the text.
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This tender is for the refurbishment of the Generator Circuit Breaker (GCB) Compressor Plant Control Circuit at Units 1 and 4 of the Kriel Power Station. Issued by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, the project aims to resolve equipment obsolescence and improve system reliability. Key deliverables include engineering design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of new electrical panels, pressure switches, water traps, and gauges. The contract duration is 12 months, with a completion date of 31 March 2026. The work must be performed at the Kriel Power Station in Mpumalanga. Bidders must attend a compulsory site visit and induction on 29 July 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- CIDB grading (Grade 7 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (7EP)) — 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 CSD registration
- CIDB grading of 7EP or higher
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Registered electrical contractor with Department of Employment and Labour
- Proof of five successfully executed MV and LV switchgear maintenance projects
- Compliance with 100% local content requirements for designated sectors
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sibusiso Sithole
Email: Sithols11@eskom.co.za
Phone: 017-615-2087
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format under the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other) before the closing date of 07 August 2026 at 10h00.
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