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

> This tender closed on 2026-10-21.

- **Reference:** E3263GXPARN2
- **Issuer:** [Eskom - Generation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eskom-generation.md)
- **Region:** Mpumalanga
- **Type:** Professional Services Contract
- **Published:** 2026-09-21
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-21 10:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Electricity and gas](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/D35.md), [Architectural and engineering services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M71.md), [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The provision of Outside Plant MV Switchgear Upgrade at Arnot Power Station for 3 years** is being sought from professional services providers with electrical engineering, project management and compliance capabilities to design, upgrade and supervise MV switchgear works for Eskom. Bidders should have relevant electrical/infrastructure experience for power stations and be able to operate under a multi-year engagement. The submission deadline shown in the tender metadata is 2026-10-21 08:00.

#### Requirements
- Professional services contract with eligibility and integrity prerequisites (e.g., no sanctions, no conflicts of interest).
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration and a fully completed pricing schedule embedded in the NEC3 contract framework.
- B-BBEE documentation (certificate or sworn affidavit) and proof of ownership where applicable.
- Local content and SDL&I obligations may apply; compliance and reporting as part of contract administration.
- Financial viability evidence (latest annual financial statements) and related due diligence.
- Proof of CIDB registration where applicable (note: some tender datasets indicate CIDB requirements may not apply for certain professional service contracts).

#### How to Apply
- Deadline: 2026-10-21 08:00 (submission cutoff).
- Method: electronic submission via Eskom E-tendering portal (no email or hard copies).
- Documents to submit (as indicated in attached ITT templates): SBD forms (at least SBD 1), pricing schedule, local content declarations (SBD 6.x where applicable), contractor and supplier information forms, and CSD number; complete pricing embedded in NEC3 SC3.
- Registrations/pre-qualifications: CSD registration required; CIDB where applicable per tender data (CIDB requirements may be not applicable for this contract).
- Briefing/clarifications: if applicable, refer to the attached ITT for session details; a non-compulsory clarification meeting was listed in the related conveyor-idlers ITT (E2122GXMWPR) with date 28 September 2026 via Teams; confirm applicability for this contract in the tender data.
- Documents location: bid documents are accessed through Eskom’s tender portal; the attached files (e.g., E2122GXMWPR) illustrate typical returnables and processes (e.g., pricing schedules, SBDs, local content). (E2122GXMWPR)

## 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.

Tender Office Location: Arnot power station

## Documents

- Tender documents (1 files).zip

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## Published on

- [Eskom Tender Bulletin](https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za/tender/96341)

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