The provision of Outside Plant MV Switchgear Upgrade at Arnot Power Station for a period of 3 yearsClosed

Overview

The provision of Outside Plant MV Switchgear Upgrade at Arnot Power Station for a period of 3 years. Eskom invites electrical contractors with MV switchgear, RMU, protection and automation expertise to bid. Key prerequisites likely include CIDB registration, local-content compliance, and adherence to Eskom’s OHS and safety standards, with tender documents and evaluation anchored in Eskom’s standard procedures.

Requirements

• Eligibility and compliance: Eskom supplier integrity, SBD forms, CPA/local-content declarations, CIDB registration, tax clearance, and registration on the Eskom e-tendering site.
• Scope alignment: MV switchgear upgrades, RMUs, protection and automation equipment, earthing/lighting protection, RTU/IED interfaces, and related MV cable terminations.
• Standards and documents: adherence to Eskom MV/LV protection and RMU standards (e.g., 240-56030406 RMU standard; 240-143485806 MV protection standard), cable and accessory standards, and Life-Saving Rules/OHS requirements.
• Documentation: completion of Annexures A–J and SBD forms (as per Annexures in the ITT), local-content declarations, and any CPA requirements.
• Evaluation framework: tender will follow Eskom’s Technical Evaluation Strategy and related tender processes.

How to Apply

• Submission: electronically via Eskom E-tendering site; files submitted in PDF format (Invitation to Tender 240-114238630 Rev 28; closing date 21 August 2026 at 10:00). Clarification meeting scheduled 30 July 2026 at Arnot Power Station.
• Documents to submit: Form of Offer and Acceptance, Annexures A–J, SBD 1/4/6.x, Local Content declarations (G1–G4), CPA/Integrity documents, and Tax questionnaires.
• Pre-qualifications: CIDB registration, tax compliance, and registration on Eskom’s vendor/e-tendering platform; ensure compliance with local-content rules.
• Access to documents: tender documents are provided via the Eskom tender portal (refer to ITT 240-114238630 Rev 28) for full requirements and schedules.