Issuing Organization
Eskom
Location
Western Cape
Closing Date
10 Apr 2026
Tender Type
Participation
Delivery Location
ERICA SUBSTATION - Cape Town - Cape Town - 2157
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
01 Apr 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-152660
The western cape government is inviting participation for the provision of security services for the erica ss project. Security service providers may submit their participation tenders. The tender closes on 10 april 2026 and NO briefing session is scheduled.
Median Estimate
RÂ 672Â 085
Range
Based on 7 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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ERICA SUBSTATION - Cape Town - Cape Town - 2157
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Date & Time
Friday, 10 April 2026 - 11:00
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2026
Tender Published
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10 Apr
2026
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Contact
016-457-5415MokoseMB@eskom.co.zawww.eskom.co.zaMaxwell Dr, Sunninghill, Sandton, 2157, South Africa
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