Reliability Services Aggregator Programme Development and Maintenance
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring services for the development, operations, and maintenance of a reliability services aggregator programme for a distribution system operator over five years. The tender is open to eligible bidders who meet the criteria stated in the Tender Data.
Always check the official documentDescription
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is inviting tenders for the Reliability Services Aggregator Programme (RSAP). This project involves the development, operations, and maintenance of a distribution system operator for a 5-year period. Key deliverables include the provision of a Reliability Services Aggregator System (RSAS), Reliability Services Data Collectors (RSDC), and Reliability Services Installations (RSI). The successful bidder will manage the aggregation of reliability loads, participant enrollment, bidding, scheduling, dispatching, and monthly financial settlements. All operational software and data must be hosted within South Africa. The project requires a 24/7/365 helpdesk and advanced technical support. The tender process involves a development phase followed by an operations and maintenance phase. The closing date for submissions is 20 July 2026 at 10h00.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- 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 Status PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- Valid ISO 9001:2015 certification
- Two years experience managing RS programmes with 100 MW aggregated load
- Three-year track record supplying substation automation to SA power utility
- Maintain a permanent South African office for support
Contact & how to apply
Name: Bridget Seroka
Email: serokasb@eskom.co.za
Phone: 011-800-6223
How to apply: Interested bidders must register and submit their applications via the Eskom E-tendering site at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. All documents must be uploaded in PDF format (with pricing in Excel) under the designated folders before the deadline.
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