Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
Depot Engineer’s building Corner of Lyell and Alexandra Street Ladysmith 3370 - Ladysmith - Ladysmith - 3370
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
21 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-175110
This tender requires the repair of an 88/6.6 kv 1mva transformer at the wesselsnek distribution substation in kwazulu-natal. IT is a request for proposal (RFP) for electrical services, with a compulsory briefing session. Interested contractors should have relevant experience in transformer repair and must attend the compulsory briefing.
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Date & Time
Friday, 06 November 2026 - 12:00
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Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
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Depot Engineer’s building Corner of Lyell and Alexandra Street Ladysmith 3370 - Ladysmith - Ladysmith - 3370
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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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PPA- 166086 TRANSFOMER REPAIR AT WESSELSNEK 20-10-2026 (003).pdf
Repair of an 88/6.6 KV 1MVA transformer at the Wesselsnek distribution substation for Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager, with tenders closing on 06 November 2026 at 12:00.
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Act 5 of 2000
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Act 12 of 2004
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 38 of 2000
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Act 85 of 1993
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Act 46 of 2000
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Address
Level 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
21 Oct 2026
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Contact
011-584-0635[email protected]www.transnet.netLevel 200, Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner St, Cbd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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