# DRAKENSBERG CONTROL BLOCK VENTILATION REFURBISHMENT PROJECT

> This tender closed on 2026-07-06.

- **Reference:** E3058GXPOU
- **Issuer:** [Eskom Holdings SOC Limited Gauteng](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eskom-holdings-soc-limited-gauteng.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-06-15
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-06 12:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Specialised construction](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F43.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of the Drakensberg Control Block Ventilation Refurbishment Project, a construction contract to refurbish the ventilation system at the Drakensberg Pumped Storage Scheme.** Open to construction bidders with CIDB 3ME+ (or a JV meeting the combined 3ME requirement) and familiarity with NEC3 ECC3, submitting via Eskom’s E-tendering system.

#### Requirements
- CIDB: main contractor grading of 3ME+; or JV where lead partner is 2ME+ and combined grading equals 3ME+ (JV rules apply) (CIDB requirements, 2.28).
- CSD registration and CIDB proof; tax clearance or SARS PIN verification; foreign/local tax-compliance where applicable.
- SBD returnables: SBD 1, SBD 6.1, SBD 4 and other mandatory documents (Annexures A–J); Integrity and other declarations as required (Annexures A–D, Annexure H–J).
- Local content/BBBEE evidence where applicable (Annexures G1–G4; Annexure I).
- NEC3 ECC3 contract terms; completed Pricing Schedule/BOQ (Attachment 4B) and Scope of Work (Attachment 3) (Attachment references in ITT).
- Functionality threshold: 70% minimum; price and specific-goal scoring under PPPFA 80/20.
- Mandatory safety/quality documents: Life Saving Rules, PPE, SHEQ requirements (see Attachments 9–23).
- Site visit requirement (where applicable) and compulsory clarification meeting.

(Refer to the Invitation to Tender: E3058GXPOU for the full set of requirements and attachments.)

#### How to Apply
- Briefing: compulsory site clarification on 23 June 2026 at Drakensberg Power Station; confirm attendance by 22 June 2026, 14:00 (ITT: E3058GXPOU).
- Submission: electronically via Eskom E-tendering; all documents PDFs, price list in PDF; max 500MB per document, total 4GB; no hard copies; status must be “complete” (ITT: E3058GXPOU).
- Deadlines: Tender closing 06 July 2026 at 10:00; tender validity 12 weeks (from closing).
- Documents to submit: Annexures A–F, Annexures H–J, CIDB/CSD proof, tax clearance, BBBEE evidence, pricing schedule (Attachment 4B), scope (Attachment 3), technical evaluation (Attachment 5), and safety/quality documents (Attachments 6–23) (ITT: E3058GXPOU).
- Where to obtain documents: Tender documents available per the ITT; updates/addenda published on Eskom Tender Bulletin (ITT: E3058GXPOU).

## Description

DRAKENSBERG CONTROL BLOCK VENTILATION REFURBISHMENT PROJECT

DRAKENSBERG CONTROL BLOCK VENTILATION REFURBISHMENT PROJECT

Documents available from: 16 June 2026 Site Meeting: Yes Municipality: Umgungundlovu District Municipality

## Documents

- Tender documents (6 files).zip

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