# The provision of Outside Plant MV Switchgear Upgrade at Arnot Power Station for a period of 3 years > This tender closed on 2026-09-14. - **Reference:** E3263GXPARN - **Issuer:** [Eskom Holdings SOC Limited Gauteng](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eskom-holdings-soc-limited-gauteng.md) - **Region:** Mpumalanga - **Type:** Open tender - **Closing date:** 2026-09-14 12:00 SAST - **Sectors:** [Specialised construction](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F43.md) ## Summary #### 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. ## Description The provision of Outside Plant MV Switchgear Upgrade at Arnot Power Station for a period of 3 years The provision of Outside Plant MV Switchgear Upgrade at Arnot Power Station for a period of 3 years Documents available from: 23 July 2026 Site Meeting: Yes Municipality: Nkangala District Municipality ## Documents - Tender documents (24 files).zip - 240-77471651 Annexure C 1.docx..docx - 240-68099512 Form A\_Cat 1\_ Rev 9.docx..docx - 240-77471499 Annexure B (3).docx..docx - Tender Advert Template Switchgear.pdf..pdf - 240-56227589 list of approved electronic devices.pdf..pdf - 240-56227573 Air-Insulated Withdrawable AC Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Controlgear for 1kV to 52kV.pdf..pdf - TENDER\~3.PDF..PDF - Life-Saving Rules (2).pdf..pdf - Eskom's (SHEQ) Policy Poster (32-727) final\_rev 10.pdf..pdf - 240-56356396 Earthing and Lightning Protection Standard (Rev 2)\_SIGNED.pdf..pdf - 240-143485806 Gx MV Protection std.pdf..pdf - 240-56357424 MV and LV Switchgear Protection Standard (Rev 2.1).pdf..pdf - 240-56030406 RMU standard.pdf..pdf - Tender Advert Template MV Switchgear upgrade.pdf..pdf - Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Switch Gear Upgrade.pdf..pdf - ECC Outside plant MV switchgear upgrade.pdf..pdf - 240-56227443 Generation Requirements for Control and Power Cables for Power Stations Standard.pdf..pdf - MV Switchgear Technical Evaluation Criteria Rev 2..pdf..pdf - MV Switchgear Outside Plant 2026.zip..zip Documents download with a free BidWunder account. ## Published on - [Eskom Tender Bulletin](https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za/tender/95745) - [CIDB i-Tender Register](https://registers.cidb.org.za/PublicTenders/TenderSearch) - [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za) More open tenders: https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders.md --- > Source: https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/the-provision-of-outside-plant-mv-switchgear-upgrade-at-arnot-power-station-for-c2ab3bd4