# The Provision of Major and Minor Reticulation including the installation of smart meters, re-closers and voltage regulators within Distribution GEMMA Cluster-Northern Cape on an “as and when” required basis over a period of four (4) years.

- **Reference:** E2837DXNCOURNames
- **Issuer:** [Eskom - Distribution](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eskom-distribution.md)
- **Region:** Northern Cape
- **Type:** Expression of interest
- **Published:** 2026-10-02
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-30 10:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Electricity and gas](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/D35.md), [Computer and electronic products](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/C26.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Eskom Distribution seeks bids for the Provision of Major and Minor Reticulation including the installation of smart meters, re-closers and voltage regulators within Distribution GEMMA Cluster-Northern Cape on an “as and when” required basis over a period of four years.** Target bidders are electrical distribution contractors/engineers with experience in reticulation, metering installation, and related HV/LV equipment deployment; appropriate safety, quality and environmental management systems should be in place (e.g., CSD registration; ISO 9001; ISO 14001) and demonstrated capability to deliver distribution-network projects.

#### Requirements
- Demonstrated capability in major/minor reticulation, smart-metering installation, re-closers and voltage regulators for distribution networks.
- Compliance: CSD registration; Tax clearance; Employment Equity; COID where SA requirements apply; integrity and risk management evidence.
- Quality and safety: ISO 9001 QMS; Environmental Policy (ISO 14001); SHEQ planning, baseline risk assessment; required safety documentation.
- Tender returnables: completed SBD forms; Annexures A–J as indicated in the tender data; CPA/local content declarations where applicable.
- CIDB: designation and grading as required by the tender data (noted as applicable in some Eskom T&Cs; reference attached ITT template for exact scope).
- Evidence of relevant work experience and capacity (vehicles, drivers, and insurance where required) per mandatory/technical criteria.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 30 November 2026 by 08:00. 
- Submission method: electronically via Eskom E-Tendering; all documents PDF, price lists in PDF and Excel; no zip files; ensure status is complete. 
- Documents to submit: SBD 1, SBD 6.1, SBD 6.2 and the attached Annexures (A–J) plus supporting contractual/technical/economic information; CIDB proof where applicable; CIDB/ CSD validations per tender data. 
- Pre-qualification: CSD registration; tax compliance verification; relevant registrations for local content/CPA where applicable. 
- Site/clarification: follow-up clarifications as per Eskom process and attend compulsory sessions if required (refer to attached ITT documents for specifics). 
- Where documents are hosted: bid documents may be obtainable via Eskom Tender Bulletins and the Eskom E-tendering portal; see the attached Invitation to Tender Middelburg document for typical submission format and requirements (
Invitation to Tender Middelburg).

## Description

The Provision of Major and Minor Reticulation including the installation of smart meters, re-closers and voltage regulators within Distribution GEMMA Cluster-Northern Cape on an “as and when” required basis over a period of four (4) years.

The Provision of Major and Minor Reticulation including the installation of smart meters, re-closers and voltage regulators within Distribution GEMMA Cluster-Northern Cape on an “as and when” required basis over a period of four (4) years.

Tender Office Location: Bloemfontein

## Documents

- Tender documents (1 files).zip

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## Published on

- [Eskom Tender Bulletin](https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za/tender/96466)

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