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For the: Repair of 88/6.6 KV 1MVA Transformer at Wesselsnek Distribution Substation

Issued by Transnet SOC Ltd · via eTenders — South Africa (National Treasury)

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Published
21 Oct 2026
Closes
6 Nov 2026, 10:00 UTC
Reference
TFR/2026/10/0003/115085/RFP
Location
Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Sector
Energy & Power
Type
services

At a glance

Transnet SOC Ltd in Ladysmith, South Africa has published a tender in energy & power: “For the: Repair of 88/6.6 KV 1MVA Transformer at Wesselsnek Distribution Substation”. Submissions close on 6 November 2026, 15 days from today. Quote reference TFR/2026/10/0003/115085/RFP in any correspondence with the buyer. One document is attached to this notice. FreeTender has recorded 155 notices from this buyer since 2026, 75 of them currently open. There are 95 open energy & power notices in South Africa on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through eTenders — South Africa (National Treasury), not through FreeTender.

Details

For the: Repair of 88/6.6 KV 1MVA Transformer at Wesselsnek Distribution Substation

Buyer: Transnet SOC Ltd.

Category: Services: Electrical.

Procurement method: Request for Proposal.

Province: KwaZulu-Natal.

Delivery location: Depot Engineer’s building Corner of Lyell and Alexandra Street Ladysmith 3370-Ladysmith-Ladysmith-3370.

Briefing session: compulsory, 28 October 2026 12:00.

Published: 21 October 2026.

Closing date: 06 November 2026 12:00 (South African time).

Tender documents:

- PPA- 166086 TRANSFOMER REPAIR AT WESSELSNEK 20-10-2026 (003).pdf

Source: National Treasury eTenders portal (www.etenders.gov.za); the same notice is published as Open Contracting (OCDS) data.

Context for bidders

We hold 155 notices from Transnet SOC Ltd, going back to February 2026 — 75 of them still open. They buy mostly in Transport & Logistics, Construction & Infrastructure and Energy & Power. There are 95 open Energy & Power tenders in South Africa. This one closes in 15 days.

Documents

  • PPA- 166086 TRANSFOMER REPAIR AT WESSELSNEK 20-10-2026 (003).pdfDownload (pdf)

Before you bid on this tender

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  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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