Design and Commissioning of 88kV-132kV Switchgear for Eskom.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring mixed technology gas insulated switchgear and circuit breakers for various voltage applications. Eligibility requirements are not specified in the text.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites interested parties to submit responses for a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the design, manufacture, transport, installation, and commissioning of outdoor 88kV-132kV Mixed Technology Gas Insulated Switchgear (MTGIS). The project involves supplying units for the Umgababa, Mtwalume, and Montreaux substations in the KwaZulu Natal Operating Unit, including one spare unit. Key deliverables include compliance with Eskom technical standards 240-59030436 and 240-56030436, provision of staff training, and submission of detailed company profiles, technical capabilities, and project references. The equipment must feature a hybrid, dead-tank compact design with a 40-year lifespan. The deadline for submission is 30 November 2026 at 10:00 AM. This RFI process aims to gather market information and preliminary cost estimates for future procurement stages.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold relevant industry certifications, licenses, and accreditations.
- Must comply with Eskom technical standards 240-59030436, 240-56030436, and SANS 62271-205.
- Must provide type test reports from accredited laboratories like SANAS, KEMA, CESI, or IPH.
- Must comply with Eskom health, safety, and quality management systems.
- Must hold pressure vessel certificates from an independent inspection authority.
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Contact & how to apply
Name: Danny Rajkumar
Email: Danny.Rajkumar@eskom.co.za
Phone: 031-710-5735
How to apply: Submissions must be uploaded electronically via the official Eskom e-Tendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. Bidders must ensure the submission status is marked as complete before the closing date and time. Only the latest version of a submission will be accepted.
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