# Request for proposal for the establishment of a panel of suppliers for the design, detailed engineering, manufacture, testing at works, supply, delivery, placement on foundation, installation, erection, testing, transportation, commissioning and storage of Class 1 & 2 Power Transformers for NTCSA on an “as and when” required basis for a period of eight (8) years with an option to extend for two (2) years. The invitation to international suppliers will be restricted to Class 2 Transformers only.

> This tender closed on 2026-09-30.

- **Reference:** E3033NTCSAMWP
- **Issuer:** [ESKOM](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eskom-2.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-08-20
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-30 12:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-09-02 11:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Machinery](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/C28.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of a panel for the design, detailed engineering, manufacture, testing, supply, installation, commissioning and storage of Class 1 & 2 Power Transformers for NTCSA on an “as and when” required basis for eight years, with a two-year extension option.** The invitation to international suppliers is restricted to Class 2 Transformers; Class 1 Transformers must be sourced locally. Industry: power transformers; likely bidders include transformer manufacturers and EPC-type suppliers (local and international for Class 2).

#### Requirements
- Occupational Health & Safety compliance (OHS Act 85 of 1993 and Eskom OHS procedures; include risk assessments, medical surveillance, training, life-saving rules, induction, penalties for non-conformance).
- Quality management: ISO 9001/OHS QMS alignment; evidence of a documented QMS or equivalent; contract-quality plan and Quality Control Plan requirements.
- Environmental compliance: adherence to Eskom Environmental Requirements (environmental proforma and related plans).
- Local content and PPPFA obligations: completion of Local Content Declarations and related schedules; awareness of imported vs local content.
- Post-award QA and audits: Eskom rights of access, information, quality audits, nonconformity management, and incident reporting requirements; method statements covering offloading, installation, testing, commissioning and storage.
- Pre-conditions for tender return: OHS Acknowledgement, risk assessments, medical fitness, COIDA good standing, and relevant safety trainings.

(References to the exact documents and templates: Annexure B OHS Acknowledgement; Annexure T1 OHS Tender Evaluation; 240-105658000 Supplier Quality Management Specification; 240-110600836 Environmental Requirements; NEC3 SC3 contract structure.)

#### How to Apply
- **Submission deadline:** 2026-09-30 10:00.
- Briefing: Available 2026-09-02 09:00 via MS Teams.
- Submission method: online portal (ETenders).
- Documents to complete/submit (where from attached files): 
  - Form of Offer & Acceptance (C1.1 SC3) and Schedule of Deviations (see C1.1 SC3 package in NEC3 materials, e.g., C0 SC3 Contract cover pages; C1.1).
  - Part C2 Pricing Data and Part C3 Scope of Work (see NEC3 package and NTCSA schedules).
  - Local Content declarations and supporting schedules (Annex C–E from E3033NTCSAMWP COMMERCIAL zip).
  - Quality, environment and OHS documentation (e.g., 240-105658000 Supplier Quality Management Specification; 240-105658000 Form A; 240-110600836 Environmental Requirements Proforma; Annexure B OHS Acknowledgement).
  - Post-award QA/ITP/QCP documentation (as per 240-105658000).
- Registrations/pre-qualifications: Explicit registrations are not listed in the extracts; typical practice includes project-specific pre-qualifications in tender data. (No explicit CSD/CIDB/tax-clearance details appear in the provided texts.)
- Where to obtain bid documents: ETenders portal and the attached document packages (e.g., E3033NTCSAMWP SAFETY, COMMERCIAL, NEC3 CONTRACT, QUALITY, ENVIRONMENTAL bundles). See filenames such as E3033NTCSAMWP - SAFETY.zip, - COMMERCIAL.zip, - NEC3 SUPPLY CONTRACT.zip, - QUALITY.zip, - ENVIRONMENTAL.zip, and related schedules (e.g., 240-105658000).

## Description

Request for proposal for the establishment of a panel of suppliers for the design, detailed engineering, manufacture, testing at works, supply, delivery, placement on foundation, installation, erection, testing, transportation, commissioning and storage of Class 1 & 2 Power Transformers for NTCSA on an “as and when” required basis for a period of eight (8) years with an option to extend for two (2) years. The invitation to international suppliers will be restricted to Class 2 Transformers only.

Request for proposal for the establishment of a panel of suppliers for the design, detailed engineering, manufacture, testing at works, supply, delivery, placement on foundation, installation, erection, testing, transportation, commissioning and storage of Class 1 & 2 Power Transformers for NTCSA on an “as and when” required basis for a period of eight (8) years with an option to extend for two (2) years. The invitation to international suppliers will be restricted to Class 2 Transformers only. Class 1 Power Transformers to be sourced locally.

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: MS Teams

## Documents

- E3030NTCSAMWP - TECHNICAL AB SCHEDULES.zip..zip
- E3033NTCSAMWP - COMMERCIAL.zip..zip
- E3033NTCSAMWP - ENVIRONMENTAL.zip..zip
- E3033NTCSAMWP - NEC3 SUPPLY CONTRACT.zip..zip
- 240-59083215 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA.zip..zip
- E3033NTCSAMWP - SAFETY.zip..zip
- E3033NTCSAMWP - QUALITY.zip..zip

Documents download with a free BidWunder account.

## Published on

- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

More open tenders: https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders.md

---

> Source: https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/request-for-proposal-for-the-establishment-of-a-panel-of-suppliers-for-the-desig-a04675dc