# SSC Drive Replacement Project at Matimba Power Station for a period of 38 months.

> This tender closed on 2026-10-01.

- **Reference:** E3401GXMPMAT
- **Issuer:** [Eskom - Generation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eskom-generation.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Expression of interest
- **Published:** 2026-08-21
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-01 10:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Machinery](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/C28.md), [Civil engineering](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F42.md), [Computer and electronic products](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/C26.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of the SSC Drive Gearbox Replacement/Upgrade works at Matimba Power Station for a 38-month period, under the NEC3 ECC3 framework, open to bidders with engineering, procurement and construction capabilities and compliance with ISO 9001 QMS, BBBEE/local-content, and Eskom tender requirements.** The contract covers mechanical/electrical/controls design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of the SSC drive gearbox, with SDL&I and NIPP obligations and a mandatory subcontracting condition, issued via Eskom e-tendering. Draft documents show a 38-month program and NEC3-based contract data; a compulsory clarification meeting is stated, with tender submissions due electronically. (ITT for SSC Drive Replacement Project) 

#### Requirements
- CIDB registration appropriate for mechanical/electrical works; bid documents reference Category/Contract Data. 
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification. 
- Valid BBBEE status and SDL&I commitments (local content, jobs, training targets) including a requirement to submit a B-BBEE improvement plan. 
- Local Content declarations and compliance with NIPP where applicable (imported content thresholds). 
- Subcontracting of at least 30% to designated groups (EME/QSE 51% black-owned) with required subcontracting agreements. 
- Tax clearance and completion of Eskom SBDs (e.g., SBD 1, 6.1, 6.2) and Integrity Pact documentation. 
- SDL&I penalties (2% of contract value) and 2% retention on invoices; quarterly SDL&I reporting. 
- Compliance with NEC3 contract data, tender data and scope of work, including Training and knowledge transfer requirements. 

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 15 September 2026 at 10:00 (closing). (ITT for SSC Drive Replacement Project) 
- Clarification meeting: 02 September 2026 at Matimba Power Station Lapa Auditorium; compulsory. 
- Submission method: Electronic via Eskom E-tendering portal; PDFs for documents; price list in PDF and Excel. 
- Documents to complete/submit: SBD 1, SBD 6.1, SBD 6.2; Annexures C–F (local/import content), Local Content Declaration; NEC3 contract documents; Pricing Schedule/BOQ (PDF + Excel); Integrity Pact and related forms. 
- Pre-qualifications/registrations: CIDB registration; Tax clearance; read and accept Eskom Tender Data; e-tendering prerequisites (as per portal guidance). 
- Where to obtain bid documents: through Eskom e-tendering portal; attachments include Scope of Work, NEC3 contract data, Pricing Schedule, SDL&I templates, and SBDs. (ITT for SSC Drive Replacement Project) 
- Helpful reference: E-tendering supplier manuals available on Eskom site.

## Description

SSC Drive Replacement Project at Matimba Power Station for a period of 38 months.

SSC Drive Replacement Project at Matimba Power Station for a period of 38 months.

Tender Office Location: E-tendering

## Documents

- Tender documents (12 files).zip
- NEC for SSC Drive Gearbox Replacement Contract .doc..doc
- SUPPLI\~1.DOC..DOC
- 240-109253698 Template for a Typical Contract Quality Plan.docx..docx
- E-tendering Help Manual for supplier - 27 January 2025.docx..docx
- 240-12248652\_List of Tender Returnables\_Cat 1\_ Rev 7.docx..docx
- E-Tenderers E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form - 27 January 2025.docx..docx
- Scope of work.pdf..pdf
- Supplier Development Localisation Industrialisation (SDLI) Strategy SSC Drive Replacement 1.pdf..pdf
- ITT for SSC Drive replacement for a period of 38 months.pdf..pdf
- Tender Technical Evaluation Strategy - SSC Drives Gearbox Replacement 20260629.pdf..pdf
- 240-68\~1.PDF..PDF
- 240-12248652 (Rev 7)\_List of Tender Returnables-EDC Formatted LTN 03.02.2022.pdf..pdf

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## Published on

- [Eskom Tender Bulletin](https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za/tender/96016)
- [CIDB i-Tender Register](https://registers.cidb.org.za/PublicTenders/TenderSearch)
- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

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