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Issuing Organization
Eskom National Transmission Company of South AfricaLocation
Western Cape
Closing Date
01 Oct 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
60 Voortrekker Road - Bellville - Bellville - 7535
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
26 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166930
The national transmission company south africa soc ltd is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of x 5 kit: type: switch analyser sa10; application: circuit breaker tester. The tender is open to all eligible bidders, and the submission deadline is 01 october 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Bidders must submit their bids electronically via the Eskom E-Tendering system.
All documents must be submitted in PDF format, with a maximum file size of 50MB and a total submission size of 900MB.
Tenderers must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) if of local origin or with a local footprint.
A certified copy of a tax clearance certificate is required from foreign tenderers and local tenderers.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 01 October 2026 - 10:00
Venue
MS TEAMS
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Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
60 Voortrekker Road - Bellville - Bellville - 7535
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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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Non-compulsory clarification meeting.zip
Technical Evaluations.zip
Eskom NTCSA is procuring 5 x Switch Analyser SA10 circuit breaker testers (Kit 1 Advanced D + 3XS120, Elcon) with transducers, cables, software, and training, for delivery to Hydra Substation in De Aar, Western Cape. The contract is an NEC3 Supply Contract with fixed pricing, delay damages, and standard South African procurement conditions.
Commercial Requirements.zip
Supply and delivery of 5 kits of switch analyser SA10 for circuit breaker testing, including electrical cables, test cables, transducers, brackets, and software, to Eskom National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA).
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Important Dates
Source: Non-compulsory clarification meeting.zip (unknown)Closing date: 2026-10-01T10:00:00.000Z
Technical Specifications
Source: Non-compulsory clarification meeting.zip (unknown)The supply and delivery of x 5 kit: type: switch analyser sa10; application: circuit breaker tester; comprising electrical cables, the test cables, the transducers, the brackets for the transducers, the software; specification: kit 1 advanced d + 3xs120; elcon
Compliance Requirements
Source: Non-compulsory clarification meeting.zip (unknown)No document content found in ZIP archive
Description
Source: Technical Evaluations.zipSupply and delivery of 5 x Switch Analyser SA10 kits (Elcon, Kit 1 Advanced D + 3xS120) to NTCSA Western Grid. Each kit includes breaker analyser with reporting software, communications cables, accessories box, main contact cables (16 m, 15 per kit), coil cables (5 m, 10 per kit), motor cables (5 m, 5 per kit), soft cable bags (5 per kit), hard transport cases (5 per kit), wood packing cases (5 per kit), resistance testing cables (17 m, 5 per kit), transducer fastening systems (15 per kit), digital transducers RSI 503 2500 ppr (15 per kit), transducer digital cables 25 m (15 per kit), and 5 training sessions. SAP number 0705304. Vendors must perform against the correct drawing revision. Delivery to Hydra Substation, De Aar. Incoterms 2010 DCI applies. Supplier responsible for transport, loading, unloading, packing, marking, and documentation (packing lists, invoice copy, delivery note, test results/maintenance manuals on request). Factory acceptance testing referenced but not detailed; Supply Manager may witness. Supplier must test and inspect to ensure working condition per specifications.
Important Dates
Source: Technical Evaluations.zip (unknown)Closing date and time: not stated in the document. The tender record shows 2026-10-01T10:00:00.000Z but this is not confirmed in the document text. No compulsory briefing, site visit, or clarification deadline is mentioned. Delivery date: within two weeks from receiving a request or as stipulated on the purchase order, but not less than two weeks. Defects date: two weeks after delivery. Defect correction period: four weeks.
Contact Information
Source: Technical Evaluations.zip (unknown)Purchaser: NTCSA SOC Ltd (Reg No. 2021/539129/30), Megawatt Park, Maxwell Drive, Sandton, Johannesburg, 2199. Supply Manager: Mr Daan Liebenberg, Senior Supervisor Tech, NTCSA SOC Ltd, No. 60 Voortrekker Road, Belville, 7535. Tel: +27 43 703 5149. Email: [email protected]. Purchaser signatory: Mr Kooben Munsamy, Senior Manager Grids: Western, National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA).
Submission Guidelines
Source: Technical Evaluations.zip (unknown)Submission method and address are not stated in the provided document. The contract uses the NEC3 Supply Contract (SC3) Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1) which must be completed, signed and returned as the offer cover page. Returnable documents referenced include the Form of Offer and Acceptance and the Schedule of Deviations. No closing date, time, or submission channel (e.g. e-tender portal, physical tender box) appears in the extracted text.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Technical Evaluations.zip (unknown)No evaluation criteria, scoring split, minimum qualifying thresholds, or preference point system (80/20 or 90/10) are stated in the provided document. The document contains contract data and scope of work only.
Technical Specifications
Source: Technical Evaluations.zip (unknown)Supply and delivery of 5 x Switch Analyser SA10 kits (Elcon) for NTCSA Western Grid. Each kit (Kit 1 Advanced D + 3xS120) comprises:
SAP number: 0705304. Vendors must ensure they are performing against the correct drawing revision. Factory acceptance testing (FAT) requirements are referenced but not detailed; the Supply Manager may witness tests. Supplier must perform all necessary tests and inspections to ensure the circuit breaker tester is in working condition per specifications. Operating manuals and maintenance schedules required; timing and format not specified. Delivery place: Hydra Substation, De Aar (-30.714612S, 24.088830E). Incoterms 2010 DCI applies. Supplier responsible for transport, loading, unloading, packing, marking, and providing packing lists, invoice copy, delivery note, and test results/maintenance manuals if requested.
Financial Requirements
Source: Technical Evaluations.zip (unknown)Pricing: fixed and firm (Option X1 selected — prices will remain fixed and firm). Price schedule (C2.2) lists items as lump sums or rate × quantity. Currency: South African Rand. Payment: within 4 weeks after certified assessment. Supplier must submit a tax invoice within one week of receiving a payment certificate, showing the amount due equal to the payment certificate and including the Purchaser's VAT number 4710303126. Late invoice submission extends the payment period by the delay period. Interest on late payment: prime rate of Standard Bank of South Africa (365-day year) for Rand amounts; LIBOR for other currencies. Delay damages (Option X7): 0.5% per day up to a maximum of 5% of the task order/purchase order value. Supplier's total liability limited to the Total of the Prices. End of liability: one year after delivery of all goods and services. Insurance: Supplier must provide insurances per Insurance Table A (loss/damage to goods, liability for property damage and bodily injury, employer's liability) from starting date until last defects date or termination. Purchaser provides insurances per Insurance Table B (Assets All Risk, Contract Works, Environmental Liability, General and Public Liability, Transportation, Motor Fleet, Terrorism, Cyber Liability, Nuclear Material Damage and Business Interruption).
Compliance Requirements
Source: Technical Evaluations.zip (unknown)CSD registration and valid SARS tax compliance status (TCS pin) are implied standard requirements but not explicitly stated in the document. B-BBEE: Supplier must notify the Purchaser within 7 days of any change in B-BBEE status and submit an updated verification certificate and supporting documentation within 30 days. A decrease in B-BBEE status may lead to renegotiation or termination. Failure to notify may constitute grounds for termination. Joint ventures/consortia: members are jointly and severally liable; must notify the Supply Manager of the authorised key person within 2 weeks of contract date; composition may not be altered without Purchaser's written consent. Health and safety: Supplier warrants prices include sufficient amount for compliance with all applicable health and safety laws and regulations, and must comply with the Purchaser's health and safety rules, guidelines and procedures. Environmental: Supplier must comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations. Nuclear liability: Purchaser is operator of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station and indemnifies Supplier against nuclear damage liabilities except where caused by Supplier's unlawful intent or unauthorised presence on site. Asbestos: Purchaser manages asbestos per its Standard 32-303; Supplier's personnel may stop work if airborne asbestos exceeds action level; area must be declared safe before work resumes. Ethics (Z12): Supplier and its parties may not engage in coercive, collusive, corrupt, fraudulent or obstructive actions; Purchaser may terminate for prohibited actions without requiring a court finding. Confidentiality: Supplier may not disclose contract information; images of goods require prior written consent of Supply Manager. Cession/assignment: Supplier may not cede, delegate or assign without Purchaser's written consent. Purchaser may cede to subsidiaries or divisions resulting from ESI restructuring. Returnable forms referenced: Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1), Schedule of Deviations, Contract Data provided by Supplier (C1.2b), Proforma Guarantees (C1.3). Standard SBD/MBD forms are not listed in the document.
Section
Source: Technical Evaluations.zipNo evaluation criteria, scoring methodology, minimum thresholds, or preference point system are stated in the document. The extracted text contains only a table of contents reference to '5.11 Quality' and a SAP number.
Description
Source: Commercial Requirements.zipThe tender is for the supply and delivery of X 5 Kit: type: switch analyser SA10; application: circuit breaker tester; comprising electrical cables, the test cables, the transducers, the brackets for the transducers, the software; specification: kit 1 advanced d + 3xs120; Elcon.
Important Dates
Source: Commercial Requirements.zip (TENDER)The closing date and time for tender submission is 01 October 2026 at 10:00 AM. A non-compulsory clarification meeting will be held on 08 September 2026 at 10:00 AM via MS Teams.
Contact Information
Source: Commercial Requirements.zip (TENDER)The contact person for this tender is Sandi Bokveldt-Lize, who can be reached at [email protected] or 021 980 3003.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Commercial Requirements.zip (TENDER)Tenders must submit their bids electronically via the Eskom E-Tendering system. The deadline for submission is 01 October 2026 at 10:00 AM. Late tenders will not be accepted. All documents must be submitted in PDF format, with a maximum file size of 50MB and a total submission size of 900MB. No zip or condensed files can be uploaded, and no hard copies will be accepted.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Commercial Requirements.zip (TENDER)Functionality will be evaluated on a total weight of 100% with a minimum threshold of 100 points. Tenderers who do not meet the minimum threshold will be disqualified. The evaluation criteria include functionality, price, and B-BBEE status.
Financial Requirements
Source: Commercial Requirements.zip (TENDER)Payment terms: NTCSA is committed to paying suppliers within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices. The pricing schedule must include a line item for cataloguing, which tenderers are required to quote for. NTCSA will pay for the cataloguing.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Commercial Requirements.zip (TENDER)Tenderers must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) if of local origin or with a local footprint. Tenderers must not be under any restriction to do business with NTCSA or state-owned companies. A certified copy of a tax clearance certificate is required from foreign tenderers (with a footprint in South Africa but that are not registered on CSD and have not provided a SARS pin number) and local tenderers (that have not provided their SARS e-filing PIN number for verification by NTCSA and/or their CSD profile/CSD number).
Section
Source: Commercial Requirements.zipFunctionality will be evaluated on a total weight of 100% with a minimum threshold of 100 points. Tenderers who do not meet the minimum threshold will be disqualified. The evaluation criteria include functionality, price, and B-BBEE status.
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Lake Street, Germiston, Johanessburg, 1401, South Africa
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Documents found
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Last checked
26 Aug 2026
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021-980-7509[email protected]www.eskom.co.za/Pages/Landing.aspxLake Street, Germiston, Johanessburg, 1401, South Africa
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