Removal, inspection, manufacturing, and replacement of 18kV busbars for a period of 5 years at Kriel Power Station on an “as and when” required basisClosed

Overview

Procurement of removal, inspection, manufacturing, and replacement of 18kV busbars at Kriel Power Station for 5 years on an “as and when” required basis. Suitable bidders are electrical/mechanical engineering contractors with 18kV busbar capability, on-site repair/replacement, and associated inspection/ manufacturing work. Key standards include a certified quality management system (ISO 9001), Eskom’s Integrity Pact compliance, and relevant procurement requirements (CIDB, local content, SBDs).

Requirements

• Maintain an impeachable standard of integrity; sign and submit the Supplier Integrity Pact and Integrity Declaration Form. (Eskom Supplier Integrity Pact)
• Implement and maintain a QMS based on ISO 9001; comply with Eskom Supplier Quality Management Specification (ISO 9001 focus).
• Complete required bid documentation: SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 6.2 and Annexures A–J (local/foreign content declarations, tax questions, etc.).
• Provide CIDB registration and meet local content obligations where applicable; address CPA/CPG requirements.
• Accept Eskom Standard Conditions of Tender and Eskom General Conditions of Purchase; follow e-tendering submission process.
• Complete the Tax Evaluation questionnaire for PAYE considerations (PAYE pack).

(Document references: Eskom Supplier Integrity Pact Rev 2; Supplier Quality Management Specification Rev 3; Invitation to Tender template with Annexures; Eskom Standard Conditions of Tender; Eskom General Conditions of Purchase.)

How to Apply

• Closing date and time: 19 August 2026 at 10:00 (ITT Rev 28). Note: Tender metadata lists 4 September 2026 10:00 as another deadline. (Invitation to Tender template Rev 28 - 18Kv Busbar)
• Clarification meeting: Non-compulsory via Microsoft Teams; attendee emails due by 04 August 2026 at 16:00. (ITT template)
• Submission: Tenders submitted electronically through Eskom’s e-tendering site by the stipulated closing time.
• Documents to submit: Annexures A–J, SBDs, Local/Imported Content declarations, pricing schedule (PDF/Excel), Tax Evaluation questionnaire, CIDB/CPG/CSD-related forms. (Annexure listings in the ITT)
• Where to obtain: Tender documents issued with the ITT; supporting policy references include Eskom Standard Conditions of Tender and related annexures. (ITT and related Standard Conditions)

(Document references: Invitation to Tender template Rev 28; Annexure list; 32-1034 Procedure; 240-12248652 List of Tender Returnables; 240-105658000 Supplier Quality Management Specification.)

Notes:

• Contract framework is NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3) as per the project data. (NEC3 TSC3 Electrical 18kV IPBs)
• Relevant quality and governance documents apply, including the Supplier Integrity Pact and the Quality Management Specification. (documents listed above)

This summary references the ITT and linked Eskom policy documents provided.