Panel of suppliers for class 1 & 2 power transformers (design, engineering, manufacture, installation, commissioning) – eight-year contract with option to extend two years

This tender is for the establishment of a panel of suppliers for the design, detailed engineering, manufacture, testing at works, supply, delivery, placement on foundation, installation, erection, testing, transportation, commissioning and storage of Class 1 and Class 2 power transformers for NTCSA SOC Ltd. The contract is on an as-and-when required basis for a period of eight (8) years, with an option to extend for a further two (2) years. International suppliers are invited only for Class 2 transformers; Class 1 transformers must be sourced locally. The contract is governed by the NEC3 Supply Contract (SC3) with additional options and conditions as specified in the Contract Data.

Closing date: 30 September 2026 at 10:00. No other dates are stated in the document.

Bidders must submit the completed NEC3 Supply Contract (SC3) Form of Offer and Acceptance, including the Schedule of Deviations (if any), and the Contract Data Part Two (data provided by the Supplier). The closing date is 30 September 2026 at 10:00. The submission address is not stated in the document.

Bidders must complete and submit the NEC3 Supply Contract (SC3) Form of Offer and Acceptance, including the Schedule of Deviations (if any). The Contract Data Part Two (data provided by the Supplier) must be completed. The Supplier must provide a Parent Company Guarantee (if Option X4 applies) and a Performance Bond (Demand Guarantee) for 10% of the order value. The Supplier must comply with all applicable laws of the Republic of South Africa. The Supplier must not cede, delegate, or assign any rights or obligations without the Purchaser's written consent. Joint ventures are deemed jointly and severally liable. The Supplier must notify the Purchaser of any change in B-BBEE status within seven days. The Supplier must not take any prohibited action (coercive, collusive, corrupt, fraudulent, or obstructive). The Supplier must provide insurance as per Insurance Table A (loss/damage to goods, liability for property damage/bodily injury, and employee liability). The Purchaser provides insurance as per Insurance Table B (Assets All Risk, Contract Works, Environmental Liability, etc.). The Supplier must comply with the Asbestos Standard and related procedures.

Scope: design, detailed engineering, manufacture, testing at works, supply, delivery, placement on foundation, installation, erection, testing, transportation, commissioning and storage of Class 1 & 2 power transformers for NTCSA on an as-and-when required basis for eight (8) years with an option to extend for two (2) years. International suppliers are restricted to Class 2 transformers only; Class 1 transformers must be sourced locally. Supply requirements include transport to the required NTCSA site, with the Supplier responsible for all export/import formalities, customs clearance, and delivery.

Performance bond: 10% of the order value, to be issued within four (4) weeks after order acceptance and released at the end of the defects period. Delay damages: 0.25% per day of the order value, up to a maximum of 15%. Payment: sixty (60) days after receipt of a valid tax invoice. Interest on late payments at the publicly quoted prime rate of Standard Bank. Price adjustment for inflation (CPA) applies after sixteen (16) months from the base date for less volatile commodities; for volatile commodities (copper, core steel, mild steel, oil) CPA applies from the base date.

B-BBEE: The Supplier must notify the Purchaser of any change in B-BBEE status within seven (7) days and submit an updated verification certificate within thirty (30) days. A decrease in B-BBEE status may lead to renegotiation or termination. Insurance: The Supplier must provide insurance per Insurance Table A (loss/damage to goods, liability for property damage/bodily injury, employee liability). The Purchaser provides insurance per Insurance Table B. Asbestos: Compliance with the Purchaser's Asbestos Standard 32-303 and relevant regulations is required.

This tender is a Request for Proposal for the establishment of a panel of suppliers for the design, detailed engineering, manufacture, testing at works, supply, delivery, placement on foundation, installation, erection, testing, transportation, commissioning, and storage of Class 1 and Class 2 power transformers for NTCSA. The contract is on an 'as and when' required basis for a period of eight (8) years with an option to extend for two (2) years. International suppliers are restricted to Class 2 transformers only; Class 1 transformers must be sourced locally.

Closing date: 30 September 2026 at 10:00 AM.

No other dates (briefings, site visits, clarification deadlines) are stated in the provided documents.

Quality contact: Phuti Ratau (Senior Quality Advisor) – name appears on the List of Tender Returnables dated 14 November 2025.

No email, phone, or submission address provided in the documents.

Returnable documents must be completed, signed, and submitted with the bid:

• Form A (Tender and Contract Quality Requirements for Supplier Quality Management Specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001): acknowledges and accepts Eskom's quality requirements.
• Objective evidence of a QMS compliant with ISO 9001 (Category 2): includes QMS manual, quality policy, quality objectives, documented information for document control, internal audit procedure, control of nonconforming outputs, and corrective action procedure.
• Draft Contract Quality Plan (CQP) specific to the scope of work, per ISO 10005.
• Example of an Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) or Quality Control Plan (QCP) from similar or previous work.
• Documented information for control of externally provided processes, products, and services.
• Documented information for roles, responsibilities, and authorities (e.g., organisation chart).
• Records of management review meetings (agenda, minutes, attendance registers).
• The exact list of returnables is specified in document 240-12248652 (List of Tender Returnables).

Bids must be submitted by the closing date and time. No submission address is stated in the provided documents.

The tender is evaluated in two stages: quality assessment and commercial evaluation. Quality evaluation follows Category 2 requirements of Eskom's Supplier Quality Management Specification (240-105658000). Bidders must submit the quality documentation listed under submission guidelines. Eskom may perform a capability and capacity assessment prior to award. Class 1 power transformers must be sourced locally; international suppliers are restricted to Class 2 transformers only. The scoring split (e.g., 80/20 or 90/10) is not stated in the provided documents.

Scope: Design, detailed engineering, manufacture, testing at works, supply, delivery, placement on foundation, installation, erection, testing, transportation, commissioning, and storage of Class 1 and Class 2 power transformers for NTCSA on an 'as and when' required basis.

Contract duration: Eight (8) years, with an option to extend for two (2) years.

Class 1 transformers must be sourced locally; Class 2 transformers may be sourced internationally.

The tender is for a panel of suppliers.

Quality compliance:

• Bidders must have a Quality Management System (QMS) that conforms to ISO 9001 (or provide objective evidence of a compliant QMS under Category 2).
• Submit a signed Form A acknowledging Eskom's Supplier Quality Management Specification (240-105658000).
• Submit a draft Contract Quality Plan per ISO 10005.
• Submit an example ITP/QCP.
• Provide documented information for control of externally provided processes, products, and services.
• Provide documented information for roles, responsibilities, and authorities.
• Provide records of management review meetings.

No specific B-BBEE level, CIDB grading, or other compliance requirements are stated in the provided documents.

The quality evaluation criteria are based on Eskom's Supplier Quality Management Specification (240-105658000) Category 2. Bidders must submit objective evidence of a QMS compliant with ISO 9001, including a QMS manual, quality policy, quality objectives, documented information for document control, internal audit procedure, control of nonconforming outputs, and corrective action procedure. A draft Contract Quality Plan (per ISO 10005) and an example ITP/QCP are required. Eskom may perform a capability and capacity assessment. The exact evaluation weightings are not provided in the documents.

This request for proposal (RFP) seeks to establish a panel of suppliers for the design, detailed engineering, manufacture, testing at works, supply, delivery, placement on foundation, installation, erection, testing, transportation, commissioning, and storage of Class 1 and Class 2 power transformers for NTCSA on an as-and-when required basis. The contract duration is eight (8) years with an option to extend for two (2) years. International suppliers are restricted to Class 2 transformers only; Class 1 transformers must be sourced locally. The technical schedules cover a wide range of transformer ratings and voltage combinations as per Eskom specification 240-68973110.

International suppliers are eligible only for Class 2 transformers. Class 1 transformers must be sourced locally. Further evaluation criteria are not specified in the provided document.

The tender covers a panel of suppliers for design, detailed engineering, manufacture, testing, supply, delivery, installation, erection, commissioning, and storage of Class 1 and Class 2 power transformers on an as-and-when required basis for 8 years (with a 2-year extension option).

• Transformer types include a wide range of MVA ratings (13.3 MVA to 315 MVA) and voltage combinations (e.g., 132/44/22 kV, 275/88/22 kV, 220/132/22 kV, etc.) as per typical technical schedules A and B.
• All designs must comply with Eskom specification 240-68973110.
• Key technical requirements include: core design, winding design, tap-changers (OLTC vacuum type), bushings (dry type), cooling (ONAF/ONAN), impedance, temperature rises (top oil 55K, winding 60K, hotspot 73K), noise level <80 dBA, and various tests (type, routine, special).
• Specific requirements: core and clamps earthed separately, fiber optic sensors, copper conductors vanished, short circuit test results or design calculations, and type test certificates to be submitted with tender.
• Deviations must be listed with reasons and evidence of cost-effectiveness without added risk.

No specific requirements found

This document is an OHS specification for high-risk projects related to the procurement of Class 1 and 2 power transformers. It lists legislative and Eskom requirements that the contractor must meet, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Eskom SHEQ policy, risk assessment procedures, and other standards. The contractor remains accountable for their own health and safety programme.

Closing date: 30 September 2026 at 10:00 (as per tender record). No briefing session or site visit is mentioned in the provided document.

{"name":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"department":"Standard, the training date and duration, issue date, SAQA","address":"tion, installation, erection, testing, transportation, commissioning and storage of power"}

Returnable documents must be completed, signed, and submitted with the bid. The following OHS returnables are mandatory:

• Annexure B: Acknowledgement of NTCSA's OHS legal and other requirements (signed).
• Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA) with methodology.
• Health and Safety Plan addressing project OHS risks.
• Detailed costing for OHS management (not a lump sum).
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA).
• OHS policy signed by CEO (compliant with OHS Act Section 7).
• OHS competency evidence (CVs, certificates).

Disqualification risks: Any mandatory returnable omitted or unsigned. Bids received after the closing time will be rejected. Submission method and address are not stated in the provided document.

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have a valid SARS Tax Clearance (TCS) or tax pin. B-BBEE level and local content requirements are implied by the preference points system, but specific levels or scoring splits (80/20 or 90/10) are not stated in the provided document. OHS compliance is evaluated: non-compliance with OHS returnables may lead to disqualification or penalties. A Section 37(2) agreement is required at award.

Scope: Design, detailed engineering, manufacture, testing at works, supply, delivery, placement on foundation, installation, erection, testing, transportation, commissioning, and storage of Class 1 and Class 2 power transformers for NTCSA on an 'as and when' required basis. Contract duration: 8 years with an option to extend for 2 years. International suppliers are restricted to Class 2 transformers only; Class 1 transformers must be sourced locally.

Mandatory registrations and documents:

• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration.
• Valid SARS Tax Clearance (TCS) or tax pin.
• Valid Letter of Good Standing under COIDA.
• OHS policy signed by CEO (OHS Act Section 7).
• Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA).
• Health and Safety Plan.
• OHS competency evidence (CVs, certificates).
• Annexure B (OHS acknowledgement) signed.

Local content: Class 1 power transformers must be sourced locally. B-BBEE level is not specified in the provided document.

After contract award, the contractor must submit site-specific documentation for evaluation and undergo a site-specific readiness evaluation.

{"closingDate":"30 September 2026","closingTime":"10h00","briefingSession":"{"date":"02 September 2026","time":"09h00","venue":"ion A non-compulsory clarification meeting with representatives of","is_compulsory":true}"}

{"name":"MS Teams","email":"[email protected]","phone":"0196007435","department":null,"address":null}

The tenderer must upload and finalize the tender via Eskom Tender bulletin site on the Eskom E-tendering page by no later than the deadline for tender submission. The e-tender system will not allow you to change/finalize and submit your submission after the tender closing time. No late tender will be accepted. Tenderers are not permitted to deposit a tender into the Eskom tender box only electronic submission via the Eskom Tender bulletin site on the Eskom E-tendering page will be accepted.

Bidders must be eligible to do business with Eskom and not under any restriction. They must be registered on the CSD and provide a valid tax clearance certificate. B-BBEE level must be supported by a valid certificate or CSD report; if not provided, the bidder will score zero under PPPFA points but may still be considered (if otherwise responsive). For international bidders, only class 2 transformers are allowed. All mandatory returnables (including SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 6.2, SBD 8, SBD 9, SD&L Undertaking, and signed Form of Agreement) must be submitted by the deadline. Failure to submit mandatory documents will result in disqualification. The tenderer must not sub-contract 100% of the scope of work. Proof of authority to act as agent must be provided if applicable.

The scope of work includes the design, detailed engineering, manufacture, testing at works, supply, delivery, placement on foundation, installation, erection, testing, transportation, commissioning and storage of Class 1 & 2 power transformers for NTCSA on an “as and when” required basis for a period of eight (8) years with an option to extend for two (2) years.

Payment Terms: Payment Terms Tenderers are requested to bear in mind NTCSA's standard payment terms as stipulated hereunder when submitting tenders and concluding contracts with NTCSA: For contracts valued below R50 000 000 (Fifty Million Rand) including VAT, NTCSA is committed to paying Suppliers within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.

CSD report or as per certificate/affidavit. CSD number/CSD report) must be provided at tender submission. CSD number or B-BBEE certificate/affidavit will need to be provided. CSD number to gain access to. CSD report of subcontractors. B-BBEE level must be supported by a valid certificate or CSD report; if not provided, the bidder will score zero under PPPFA points but may still be considered (if otherwise responsive).

Tender returns: Mandatory If any one of the mandatory requirements is not met, the bidder will be disqualified. Tender returns: Each bidder must score 80 percent or more of the total criteria maximum allocated scores; otherwise, the bidder will be disqualified.