Design and Supply of Miniature Substations.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring the design, manufacture, and testing of various types of miniature substations over a five-year period. Any contracting organization intending to tender for the contract can bid.
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Eskom Distribution Division is inviting tenders for the design, manufacture, and ex-works testing of various miniature substations. This contract will operate on an 'as and when required' basis for a duration of 5 years. The project involves the supply of multiple substation types, including Type A and Type B units, along with associated switchgear and training. All work must comply with Eskom's technical standards, including specific drawings and SANS requirements. The successful bidder must ensure all materials are correctly labeled and meet quality management standards. The contract is governed by the NEC Supply Contract (SC3).
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
- Valid National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Valid ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance status
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- Technical compliance with SANS and Eskom-specific standards
- Valid type test reports from ILAC-accredited laboratories
Contact & how to apply
Name: Samukelisiwe Ngobese
Email: NgobesSu@eskom.co.za
Phone: 017-648-0079
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Documents must be uploaded into the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other) in PDF format, ensuring individual files do not exceed 500MB.
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