# Provision for the Supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of a Groundmounted PV with BESS system at Freemantle Boys High School Eastern Cape

> This tender closed on 2026-10-21.

- **Reference:** E3618DXECOU
- **Issuer:** [Eskom Holdings SOC Limited Gauteng](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eskom-holdings-soc-limited-gauteng.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-21 12:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Specialised construction](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F43.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Provision for the Supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of a Ground-mounted PV with BESS system at Freemantle Boys High School Eastern Cape.** The procurement is for an EPC-style project (ECC3, Option B framework) to deliver a solar PV with battery energy storage, including design, supply, construction, testing, commissioning and handover to Eskom and will be conducted via Eskom’s e-tendering portal; compulsory clarification meeting and a bid submission before the closing date.

Bidder profile should include experience in solar PV + storage EPC, electrical construction, and compliance with Eskom/PPPFA requirements; CIDB registration may be required per contract data.

#### Requirements
- PV modules: compliant with 600-640 Wp, mono/bifacial, SANS 61215:2015 or equivalent. 
- Inverter: three-phase Hybrid 40 kW, compliant with NRS 097-2-1, with datasheet, third‑party type-test certificates, and embedded/telemetry communication capability (Modbus/local/WAN). 
- Battery: compliant with SANS/IEC 62619:2022 (IEC 63056 preferred), DoD ≥80%, ≥5,000 cycles, modular and scalable. 
- Quality/Safety: ISO 9001-based Supplier Quality Management; provide a Quality Plan (QCP/ITP) and pre/post contract quality monitoring; comply with Eskom SHE specifications and site safety requirements. 
- Documentation: CIDB registration number (if applicable); SBDs (1, 4, 6.1), Pricing Schedule/BOQ (PDF and Excel), Local Content Declarations (Annexures C–G4), E-tendering manuals, and contract data per ECC3.

#### How to Apply
- Clarification meeting: compulsory, 07 October 2026 at 10:30 via MS Teams.
- Submission deadline: 21 October 2026 at 10:00 SAST.
- Submission method: electronic via Eskom E-tendering site (www.eskom.co.za/tenders).
- Documents to submit: SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, Annexures A–J, Pricing Schedule/BOQ (PDF + Excel), Local Content declarations (Annexure C–G4), CIDB details, and relevant URS/Spec documentation (URS, Ground-mounted PV with BESS spec, SHE specs, QMS documentation).
- Where to obtain bid documents: Eskom Tender Bulletin / Eskom E-tendering portal (see ITT package 240-114238630 Rev 28).

#### Additional context and references (from attached documents)
- ITT: Invitation to Tender for Freemantle site, closing date, clarification meeting, and annexures (240-114238630 Rev 28). 
- NEC ECC3 contract data and forms (for contract execution). 
- URS and URS-like specs for ground-mounted PV + BESS (Freemantle URS 559670486771; 27-08-2026 URS doc). 
- SHE specifications and Supplier Quality Management requirements (240-73416879; 240-105658000). 
- Safety, QA/ITP/QCP templates and standard Eskom tender conditions (240-62044728 Rev 12; 240-109253302 Rev 3; 240-109253698 Rev 3).

## Description

Provision for the Supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of a Groundmounted PV with BESS system at Freemantle Boys High School Eastern Cape

Provision for the Supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of a Groundmounted PV with BESS system at Freemantle Boys High School Eastern Cape

Documents available from: 30 September 2026 Site Meeting: Yes Municipality: Buffalo City Metropolitan

## Documents

- Tender documents (15 files).zip
- NEC ECC FOR FREEMANTLE SSS PV SOLAR GROUND MOUNT.pdf..pdf
- 240-109253698 CQP Template 2021.pdf..pdf
- Eskom - Standard Conditions of Tender (February 2022).pdf..pdf
- Ground-mounted PV with BESS Specification Freemantle Boy's High School - 27-08-2026\_signed 31Aug26.pdf..pdf
- 240-109253302 \_ Quality Control Plan or Inspection Test Plan (QCP or ITP)-rev 3.pdf..pdf
- 240-105658000 SUPPLIER QUALITY MANAGEMENT SPEC REV4 FINAL 2026.pdf..pdf
- 240-68099512 Form A Rev 10.pdf..pdf
- SHE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PV BESS SCHOOLS PROJECT.pdf..pdf
- Invitation to Tender (ITT) Provision for the Supply installation testing commissioning handover of a Ground-mounted PV with BESS at Freemantle.pdf..pdf
- Copy of Copy of Technical Schedule A B - Customer PV Schools(21-05-2026).xlsx..xlsx
- Environmental Tender Evaluation criteria -.xlsx..xlsx

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## Published on

- [Eskom Tender Bulletin](https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za/tender/96406)
- [CIDB i-Tender Register](https://registers.cidb.org.za/PublicTenders/TenderSearch)
- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

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