Upgrading of Schaapkop 132/66kv Substation in GeorgeClosed

Overview

Upgrading of Schaapkop 132/66kV Substation in George. This Construction tender targets a turnkey substation upgrade, including civil, structural, and electrical works, with strict pre-qualification tied to CIDB registration, substations experience, and transformer supplier credentials.

Requirements

• CIDB registration with a minimum contractor grading designation of 8EP.
• Demonstrated experience in at least one project of a similar nature (132kV substations, minimum 40 MVA) in the last 10 years.
• Transformer supplier must have supplied at least three 132kV/44kV transformers, 80 MVA each, SA-based and operational for at least 5 years.
• Key personnel: site agent with ORHVS authorised certification and at least 7 years’ experience supervising electrical projects at 66kV.
• Tender adherence to the evaluation framework: 90 points for price, 10 points for B-BBEE status and specific goals; compliance with PP Act and municipal SCM policies.

How to Apply

• Deadline: 12:00 on Friday 10 July 2026 (GMT053/25-26 ADVERT.pdf). Tenders must be in a sealed envelope at the George Municipality; no late or faxed submissions.
• Briefing/clarification: compulsory briefing 11:00 on Friday 19 June 2026 at the Civic Centre Conference Hall; late arrivals after 11:15 will be excluded.
• Submission method: sealed tender to the George Municipality Tender Box (Fifth Floor, Civic Centre, 71 York Street); no email or post submissions.
• Documents to obtain/submit: non-refundable tender document deposit of R1,000 per document; pay at Supply Chain Management Unit, then retrieve documents from Neil Lyners & Associates (GMT053/25-26). Include TCS PIN for tax compliance and plan for Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration.
• Pre-qualifications: CIDB, transformer supplier credentials, and site personnel qualifications as above.
• Where to obtain documents: Neil Lyners & Associates (RF) (Pty) Ltd, Building Nr 8, Fairview Office Park, First Street, George (Tel: 044 887 0223). (GMT053/25-26 ADVERT.pdf)