# THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, TESTING AND SUPPLY EX-WORKS OF VARIOUS TYPES OF MINIATURE SUBSTATIONS, ACCESSORIES AND TRAINING OVER A 5 (FIVE) YEAR’S PERIOD ON AN “AS AND WHEN REQUIRED” BASIS TO THE DISTRIBUTION DIVISION

- **Reference:** E1008DXMWPR
- **Issuer:** [Eskom - Distribution](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eskom-distribution.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-10-06
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-30 10:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-10-14 12:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Electrical equipment](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/C27.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of the design, manufacture, testing and ex-works supply of various types of miniature substations, accessories and training, for Eskom Distribution, over a five-year period on an “as and when required” basis.** Bidders should be engineering/manufacturing firms with electrical equipment manufacturing capability and long‑term supply capacity, able to operate under Eskom’s procurement framework, including ISO 9001‑based Quality Management, OHS and local-content requirements, and to engage under a multi-supplier NEC3/contract framework as applicable.

#### Requirements
- ISO 9001-based Quality Management System compliance and implementation of Eskom’s Supplier Quality Management specification (QM 58, 240-105658000 Rev 3).
- Eskom OHS and safety compliance, including induction, contractor management and penalties for non‑conformance (Annexure B).
- Compliance with Eskom tender conditions: electronic submission via Eskom E‑tendering, completion of mandatory returnables (SBD forms, Local Content/PPPFA declarations, pricing schedules).
- Ability to design, manufacture, test and supply ex‑works for a five-year framework (minisat sections), with training components as described.
- Environmental and SDL&I requirements (environmental criteria for the contract; B‑BBEE/local-content declarations).
- Willingness to engage under NEC3-based contract data where applicable and meet standard Eskom procurement/SCM rules, including eligibility and anti‑corruption provisions.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 2026-11-30 08:00 (per Tender Data).
- Submission method: Electronic submission via Eskom E‑tendering site (https://eTendering.eskom.co.za); non‑electronic submissions not accepted.
- Documents to complete/submit: SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 6.2 and all Annexures (A–J), Local Content Declarations, Pricing Schedule (PDF/Excel), Integrity/Disclosure forms; pricing to be provided per the Pricing Schedule.
- Pre-qualification/registrations: Registration on Eskom’s eTendering platform; comply with SDL&I/PPPFA requirements; complete mandatory tender returnables.
- Briefing/clarification: Non‑mandatory clarification meeting on 14 October 2026 (Microsoft Teams) per Invitation to Tender (ITT) – MiniSubs.pdf.
- Where to obtain documents: Tender documents are issued via Eskom’s Tender Bulletin/eTendering portal; ITT document attached (Invitation to Tender – MiniSubs.pdf).

## Description

THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, TESTING AND SUPPLY EX-WORKS OF VARIOUS TYPES OF MINIATURE SUBSTATIONS, ACCESSORIES AND TRAINING OVER A 5 (FIVE) YEAR’S PERIOD ON AN “AS AND WHEN REQUIRED” BASIS TO THE DISTRIBUTION DIVISION

THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, TESTING AND SUPPLY EX-WORKS OF VARIOUS TYPES OF MINIATURE SUBSTATIONS, ACCESSORIES AND TRAINING OVER A 5 (FIVE) YEAR’S PERIOD ON AN “AS AND WHEN REQUIRED” BASIS TO THE DISTRIBUTION DIVISION

Tender Office Location: Eskom Academy of Learning Midrand 1685

## Documents

- Tender documents (12 files).zip
- E-Tenderers E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form - 27 January 2025.docx..docx
- Invitation to Tender (ITT) - MiniSubs.pdf..pdf
- Eskom - Standard Conditions of Tender - 30 January 2025.pdf..pdf
- E-tendering Help Manual for supplier - 27 January 2025.pdf..pdf
- NEC SC3\_Mini Subs Type B.pdf..pdf
- Technical Pack.zip..zip
- SDL&L Requirements.zip..zip
- Environmental Requirements.zip..zip
- Safety Requirements.zip..zip
- Quality Requirements.zip..zip
- E-Tenderers E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form - 27 January 2025.docx
- Invitation to Tender (ITT) - MiniSubs.pdf
- Eskom - Standard Conditions of Tender - 30 January 2025.pdf
- E-tendering Help Manual for supplier - 27 January 2025.pdf
- NEC SC3\_Mini Subs Type B.pdf
- Safety Requirements.zip
- SDL&L Requirements.zip
- Quality Requirements.zip
- Technical Pack.zip
- Environmental Requirements.zip

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## Published on

- [Eskom Tender Bulletin](https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za/tender/96499)
- [eTenders OCDS API](https://www.etenders.gov.za/Home/opportunities?id=1)
- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

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