# Upgrading of Schaapkop 132/66kv Substation in George

> This tender closed on 2026-07-10.

- **Reference:** GMT053/25-26
- **Issuer:** [George Municipality](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/george-municipality.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-06-02
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-10 12:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Civil engineering](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F42.md), [Specialised construction](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F43.md)

## Summary

#### 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)

## Description

Upgrading of Schaapkop 132/66kv Substation in George

Upgrading of Schaapkop 132/66kv Substation in George

Documents available from: 04 June 2026 Site Meeting: Yes Municipality: Eden District Municipality

## Documents

- GMT053 of 25 26 ADVERT

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## Published on

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