Issuing Organization
ESKOM
Location
Western Cape
Closing Date
08 Oct 2026
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Peaking Generation Sites Western Cape - National - CAPE TOWN - 7570
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
08 Feb 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-146882
Replacement of unit 1 & 2 excitation systems at vanderkloof hydro power station; open national tender under ESKOM generation division. Suitable for electrical contractors with hydro-generator excitation experience and CIDB grading if required.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Peaking Generation Sites Western Cape - National - CAPE TOWN - 7570
Date & Time
Thursday, 08 October 2026 - 11:00
Venue
null
08 Feb
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
08 Oct
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Publication of Names of Bidders iro advertised Competitive Bids - E2420GXPOU Vanderkloof Excitation System Replacement.pdf
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Eskom is South Africa's primary electricity supplier, managing generation, transmission, and distribution.
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RÂ 800Â 000
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