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Tender Type
Request for Information
Delivery Location
Lower Germiston Road - Rocherville - Germiston - 2094
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
23 Apr 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-154402
ESKOM invites suppliers to submit a request for information (RFI) to gather market inputs on automation solutions for transformer oil testing at its rosherville laboratory. The project aims to automate eight key tests, integrate robotic systems, and implement a laboratory information management system (lims) to improve efficiency, data quality, and compliance.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 07 May 2026 - 10:00
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Lower Germiston Road - Rocherville - Germiston - 2094
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23 Apr
2026
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2026
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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E2664CXMWPR.pdf
E2664CXMWP_Request for Information_Transformer Oil Testing at Rosherville Lab_23 April 2026 (6).pdf
Eskom is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market inputs on automation solutions for transformer oil testing at its Rosherville Laboratory. The goal is to automate eight key tests, integrate robotic systems, and implement a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to improve efficiency, data quality, and scalability. Responses will inform a future formal procurement process.
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Important Dates
Source: E2664CXMWP_Request for Information_Transformer Oil Testing at Rosherville Lab_23 April 2026 (6).pdfClosing date for submissions: 07 May 2026 at 10:00 (SAST).
Contact Information
Source: E2664CXMWP_Request for Information_Transformer Oil Testing at Rosherville Lab_23 April 2026 (6).pdfEnquiries: Letsibogo Mahlatji. Email: [email protected]. Submission address: Eskom Tender Bulletin site (E-tendering page).
Submission Guidelines
Source: E2664CXMWP_Request for Information_Transformer Oil Testing at Rosherville Lab_23 April 2026 (6).pdfSubmit electronically via the Eskom Tender Bulletin site on the Eskom E-tendering page. Deadline: 07 May 2026 at 10:00 (SAST). Only PDF and Excel formats are accepted. Maximum upload size per document: 500MB; total submission limit: 4GB. No ZIP files or hard copies allowed. The latest submission version overrides all previous versions. Ensure the submission status is marked as 'complete'. Supplier Help Manual and video are available on the Eskom E-tendering page. Suppliers are responsible for ensuring timely submission.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: E2664CXMWP_Request for Information_Transformer Oil Testing at Rosherville Lab_23 April 2026 (6).pdfThis is an RFI (Request for Information) for market testing and strategy development. Responses will be evaluated based on: supplier capability and relevant project experience; proposed technical approach for automating each of the 8 transformer oil tests; indicative high-level system architecture (robotics and analytical instruments); estimated project timeline from design to commissioning; and indicative cost ranges (CAPEX and OPEX). Preference may be given to suppliers with B-BBEE compliance or localization credentials (e.g., Black Youth/Women Owned Enterprise). Existing Eskom vendor registration details may also be considered.
Technical Specifications
Source: E2664CXMWP_Request for Information_Transformer Oil Testing at Rosherville Lab_23 April 2026 (6).pdfAutomate 8 key transformer oil tests with integrated robotics and LIMS. Required instrumentation and integration approach for each test: 1) Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) – automated gas chromatography system with headspace sampler, flame ionization detector (FID), and thermal conductivity detector (TCD). 2) Moisture (Water Content) – automated Karl Fischer titrator with oven or vaporizer module. 3) Acidity (Neutralization Number) – automated potentiometric titration system with robotic sample handling and solvent dispensing. 4) Dielectric Strength (Breakdown Voltage) – automated tester with electrode system, stirring mechanism, and voltage ramp control. 5) Colour – automated colorimeter or spectrophotometer with flow-through cell and calibration standards. 6) Interfacial Tension (IFT) – automated tensiometer with pendant drop or du Noüy ring method and temperature control. 7) Sludge Content – automated centrifuge system with solvent handling and residue quantification. 8) Tan Delta (Dielectric Dissipation Factor) – automated precision capacitance and dissipation factor test system with temperature-controlled test cell. Suppliers must describe proposed instrumentation, robotic sample preparation/movement, and seamless LIMS integration for each test.
Financial Requirements
Source: E2664CXMWP_Request for Information_Transformer Oil Testing at Rosherville Lab_23 April 2026 (6).pdfIndicative cost ranges (CAPEX and OPEX) must be provided for budgetary planning. No bonds, guarantees, or payment terms are specified in this RFI.
Compliance Requirements
Source: E2664CXMWP_Request for Information_Transformer Oil Testing at Rosherville Lab_23 April 2026 (6).pdfDisclose B-BBEE status and localization credentials (e.g., Black Youth & Women Owned Enterprise). Provide existing Eskom vendor registration details if applicable. Responses must comply with Eskom’s copyright and controlled disclosure terms (no unauthorized reproduction).
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Address
Lower Germiston Road - Rocherville - Germiston - 2094
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High source confidence
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Last checked
12 Jul 2026
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