# Arnot AGC and Generator Plant RTU Upgrade for the period of 18 months.

> This tender closed on 2026-06-30.

- **Reference:** E2949GXMPARN
- **Issuer:** [Eskom Holdings SOC Limited Gauteng](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eskom-holdings-soc-limited-gauteng.md)
- **Region:** Mpumalanga
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-05-22
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-30 12:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Civil engineering](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F42.md), [Specialised construction](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F43.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of Arnot AGC and Generator Plant RTU Upgrade (18 months) using an NEC 3 engineering/construction contract.** Suitable bidders are electrical/instrumentation contractors with CIDB 5EP+ and capability to meet Eskom’s QA, safety, environmental, and local-content requirements, including SBD/PPPFA compliance.

#### Requirements
- CIDB: Construction Grade 5EP or higher; provide proof by closing or within 21 working days.
- Eligibility: no Eskom/state-owned restricted status or conflicts of interest; joint ventures must state joint liability.
- Contracts/Quality: NEC 3 ECC; evidence of ISO 9001-based QMS or equivalent; appropriate Quality Control Plan; Health and Safety (OH&S Act 85/1993) and ISO 45001; Environmental (ISO 14001) compliance.
- Documentation: complete Annexures A–J, SBD 1, SBD 6.1, SBD 4; CIDB proof; CIDB-related timing as specified.
- Local content/SDL&I: Local procurement content targeted at 100%; SDL&I plans; B-BBEE compliance with improvement plan within 30 days of signing.
- Subcontracting: minimum 5% of contract value to designated groups; subcontracting agreements/contracts or letters of intent.
- Tax/CSD: CSD registration proof; SARS tax clearance where required; local/tax-compliance documentation.
- Pricing: pricing schedule must be in PDF with a copy in Excel; no zip files; no hard copies.

#### How to Apply
- Clarification/briefing: 01 June 2026, 10:30–12:00, via MS Teams (Teams link in tender data); site briefing at Arnot Power Station address (as per metadata) may apply.
- Submission: electronically via Eskom E-tendering site; upload PDFs (pricing in PDF + Excel); no ZIPs; ensure tender status is complete.
- Returnables: mandatory Annexures A–J, SBD forms, CIDB proof, tax, CSD, and QA/OSH/SDL&I documents; some returnables due at closing; others by contract award.
- Documents: obtain from the tender documents set (Tender documents (21 files).zip) and the Invitation to Tender Generator Plant RTU Upgrade (document filename shown in the attached ITT).
- Pre-qualification: ensure CIDB, CSD, tax, B-BBEE and safety requirements are met before submission.

Note: Specific document references and forms are contained in the attached ITT package (Invitation To Tender Generator Plant RTU Upgrade).

## Description

Arnot AGC and Generator Plant RTU Upgrade for the period of 18 months.

Arnot AGC and Generator Plant RTU Upgrade for the period of 18 months.

Documents available from: 25 May 2026 Site Meeting: Yes Municipality: Nkangala District Municipality

## Documents

- Tender documents (25 files).zip

Documents download with a free BidWunder account.

## Published on

- [Eskom Tender Bulletin](https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za/tender/95145)
- [CIDB i-Tender Register](https://registers.cidb.org.za/PublicTenders/TenderSearch)
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