# REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR the selection of a Strategic Partner for the development, financing, and implementation of the 1.5GW Tubatse Pumped Storage Scheme

- **Reference:** E3611GXR
- **Issuer:** [Eskom - Eskom green (renewables)](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eskom-eskom-green-renewables.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-10-12
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-30 10:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Electricity and gas](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/D35.md), [Civil engineering](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F42.md)

## Summary

**RFQ to pre-qualify a Strategic Partner for the development, financing, and implementation of the 1.5GW Tubatse Pumped Storage Scheme.** Eskom seeks experienced developers, EPCs and financiers with pumped storage or large-scale hydro expertise to join a two-stage process to co-develop, finance, construct, operate and maintain the project, and to optimise revenue via energy arbitrage and ancillary services. Eligible respondents will be designated Qualified Respondents to participate in the subsequent RFP. A virtual clarification meeting is non-compulsory (29 Oct 2026); responses are due by 30 Nov 2026 at 10:00 SAST and must be submitted electronically via Eskom E-tendering (RFQ reference E3611GXR).

## Description

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR the selection of a Strategic Partner for the development, financing, and implementation of the 1.5GW Tubatse Pumped Storage Scheme

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR the selection of a Strategic Partner for the development, financing, and implementation of the 1.5GW Tubatse Pumped Storage Scheme

Tender Office Location: Eskom Megawatt Park, 1 Maxwell Dr, Sunninghill, Sandton

## Documents

- Tender documents (5 files).zip
- Clarification MS Teams Link E3611GXR.docx..docx
- RFQ for the selection of Strategic Partners for the development\_ financing\_ and implementation of the TPSS.pdf..pdf
- Eskom Standard Conditions of Tender.pdf..pdf
- eTendering\_Help\_Manual\_for\_supplier.pdf..pdf
- E3611GXR\_Clarifications.xlsx..xlsx
- Clarification MS Teams Link E3611GXR.docx
- Eskom Standard Conditions of Tender.pdf
- eTendering\_Help\_Manual\_for\_supplier.pdf
- RFQ for the selection of Strategic Partners for the development\_ financing\_ and implementation of the TPSS.pdf
- E3611GXR\_Clarifications.xlsx

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## Published on

- [Eskom Tender Bulletin](https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za/tender/96554)
- [eTenders OCDS API](https://www.etenders.gov.za/Home/opportunities?id=1)
- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

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