# Supply and Delivery of Switch Disconnectors and Selector Switches to Lethabo Power

> This tender closed on 2026-07-21.

- **Reference:** E3133GXPLET
- **Issuer:** [ESKOM](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eskom-2.md)
- **Region:** Free State
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-06-30
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-21 12:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-07-13 15:00 SAST

## Summary

#### Overview
**Supply and delivery of switch disconnectors and selector switches to Lethabo Power Station for a five-year, as-needed basis.** Suitable bidders are electrical switchgear suppliers with a valid electrical contractor registration, strong OHS compliance, and ability to meet Eskom’s SDL&I and BBBEE/local content requirements (see attached documents for details).

#### Requirements
- Mandatory technical gatekeeper: Proof of registration as an Electrical Contractor (DOL) and compliance with OHS Act/regulations.
- Complete Schedule A & B for Switch Disconnectors and Selector Switches; provide OEM datasheets, including replacements for any discontinued/obsolete items; include part numbers, ratings, and lead times.
- Submit OHS documentation: Annexure B acknowledgement, OHS policy, baseline risk assessment, and costs for OHS management; include CVs/qualifications for relevant personnel (Annexure C1).
- BBBEE and local content: Valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (depending on category); plan to improve/migrate BBBEE level per SDL&I guidance; local procurement content target (100%) with price breakdown.
- SDL&I commitments: 1% contract retention for SDL&I obligations; quarterly compliance reports; SDL&I Implementation Schedule due within 28 days of award; efforts to subcontract to designated 51% Black-Owned entities with evidence (subcontract agreements or letters of intent).
- Technical evaluation threshold: Must achieve at least 75% in Qualitative Criteria after meeting Mandatory Criteria (see Tender Technical Evaluation Strategy).
- Environmental/OHS and other cross-cutting requirements: Follow Environmental Spill Pollution Management Procedure and Eskom OHS high-risk activity requirements; provide related procedures, trainings, and safety compliance documents.
- Documentation/returnables: All required forms and schedules (including Schedule B data, costings, and references) must be submitted; include references to recent POs for similar work.

Documents referenced (for detail): Technical Evaluation Criteria_Switch Disconnectors.pdf; SDL&I Strategy Setting Template for Bidders (240-6860265 Rev 1); OHS Specification for Electrical Switches; Annexure B Annexure C1 OHS Tender Evaluation; Environmental Spill Pollution Management Procedure.

#### How to Apply
- Briefing: 13 July 2026 at 13:00 (Ms Teams); in-person address: Deneysville, Vaaldam road, Vereeniging (if required).
- Submission deadline: 21 July 2026 at 10:00.
- Submission method: Details to be confirmed in the tender documents (likely Eskom e-tender portal).
- Documents to submit (select from attached guidance):
  - Schedule A & B for Switch Disconnectors and Selector Switches (datasheets, part numbers, ratings, lead times).
  - DOL Electrical Contractor registration; OHS documents (Annexure B/C1); Baseline Risk Assessment; OHS costing.
  - BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; 30-day B-BBEE Improvement Plan if applicable.
  - Evidence of local procurement strategy and 51% BO subcontracting (letters of intent/agreement).
  - Pricing schedules and delivery costs; references of prior orders.
- Where to obtain bid documents: Eskom’s tender package via the attached files and the Eskom e-tenders portal (referenced in metadata).

Contacts for queries: mahlautt@eskom.co.za; 016-457-5724.

## Description

Supply and Delivery of Switch Disconnectors and Selector Switches to Lethabo Power

Supply and Delivery of Switch Disconnectors and Selector Switches to Lethabo Power Station for a five (5) year period on an “as and when required” basis.

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: Ms teams

## Documents

- TENDER UPLOADS.zip..zip

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## Published on

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

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