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

> This tender closed on 2026-09-04.

- **Reference:** E3295GXMPKRI
- **Issuer:** [Eskom Holdings SOC Limited Gauteng](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eskom-holdings-soc-limited-gauteng.md)
- **Region:** Mpumalanga
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-04 12:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Specialised construction](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F43.md)

## Summary

#### 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.

## Description

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

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

Documents available from: 30 July 2026 Site Meeting: Yes Municipality: Nkangala District Municipality

## Documents

- Tender documents (34 files).zip
- 240-109253302 \_ Quality Control Plan or Inspection Test Plan (QCP or ITP) rev 2.docx..docx
- 240-109253698 CQP Template 2021.docx..docx
- E-tendering Help Manual for supplier - 27 January 2025.docx..docx
- E-Tenderers E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form - 27 January 2025.docx..docx
- 32-1034.pdf..pdf
- Safety Returnables.pdf..pdf
- Annexure B.pdf..pdf
- Invitation to Tender (ITT) Template Rev. 28 - 21 April 2026 18Kv Busbar.pdf..pdf
- Tax Evaluation Questionnair.pdf..pdf
- Annex-e\_Local Content Declaration-Supporting Schedule to Annex C.pdf..pdf
- Scope Of Work (SOW) 18 kV IPBs.pdf..pdf
- SDL&I Strategy for Removal inspection manufacturing and replacement of 18kV busbars.pdf..pdf
- 240-113650212 Eskom Supplier Integrity Pact Rev 2 June 2028.pdf..pdf
- Eskom General Conditions of Purchase - 31 May 2024.pdf..pdf
- Commercial Code of Ethics 32-527 Rev 0.pdf..pdf
- 240-105658000 Supplier Quality Management Specification.pdf..pdf
- NEC\_TSC3\_Electrical 18kV IPBs.pdf..pdf
- Annex-c\_Local content Declaration-Summary Schedule.pdf..pdf
- 240-12248652 (Rev 7)\_List of Tender Returnables - Removal, inspection, manufacturing, and replacement of 18kV busbars.pdf..pdf
- Technical Evaluation Criteria Final.pdf..pdf
- Eskom - Standard Conditions of Tender (August 2024).pdf..pdf
- Annex-d\_Imports Declaration-Supporting schedule to Annex C.pdf..pdf

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## Published on

- [Eskom Tender Bulletin](https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za/tender/95821)
- [CIDB i-Tender Register](https://registers.cidb.org.za/PublicTenders/TenderSearch)
- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

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