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Publication of Names - The design, detailed engineering, manufacture, testing at works, supply, delivery, removal of existing transformers, placement on foundation, installation, erection, testing, commissioning, and storage of class 0 and 1 power transformers on an “as and when” required basis for

Issued by ESKOM · via eTenders — South Africa (National Treasury)

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Published
7 Nov 2026
Closes
31 Dec 2026, 09:00 UTC
Reference
E2767GXMWPP
Location
South Africa
Sector
Electrical Equipment

At a glance

ESKOM in South Africa has published a tender in electrical equipment: “Publication of Names - The design, detailed engineering, manufacture, testing at works, supply, delivery, removal of existing transformers, placement on foundation, installation, erection, testing, commissioning, and storage of class 0 and 1 power transformers on an “as and when” required basis for”. Submissions close on 31 December 2026, 52 days from today. Quote reference E2767GXMWPP in any correspondence with the buyer. One document is attached to this notice. FreeTender has recorded 499 notices from this buyer since 2020, 191 of them currently open. There are 46 open electrical equipment notices in South Africa on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through eTenders — South Africa (National Treasury), not through FreeTender.

Key requirements

Taken from the notice by FreeTender. The tender document on the official portal is binding — check it, and any corrigendum, before you bid.

Procurement method
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)

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Details

Publication of Names - The design, detailed engineering, manufacture, testing at works, supply, delivery, removal of existing transformers, placement on foundation, installation, erection, testing, commissioning, and storage of class 0 and 1 power transformers on an “as and when” required basis for a period of ten years.

Buyer: ESKOM.

Category: Manufacture of electrical equipment.

Procurement method: Request for Bid(Open-Tender).

Province: National.

Delivery location: Various Site as per the Invitation to Tender-Various Site as per the Invitation to Tender.-Various Site as per the Invitation to Tender-.

Special conditions: Publication of Names - The design, detailed engineering, manufacture, testing at works, supply, delivery, removal of existing transformers, placement on foundation, installation, erection, testing, commissioning, and storage of class 0 and 1 power transformers on an “as and when” required basis for a period of ten years.

Published: 07 November 2026.

Closing date: 31 December 2026 11:00 (South African time).

Tender documents:

- Publication of Names of Bidders iro advertised Competitive Bids.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 499 notices from ESKOM, going back to May 2020 — 191 of them still open. They buy mostly in Manufacturing & Supply, Energy & Power and Construction & Infrastructure. There are 46 open Electrical Equipment tenders in South Africa. This one closes in 52 days.

Documents

  • Publication of Names of Bidders iro advertised Competitive Bids.pdfDownload (pdf)

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this electrical equipment opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • 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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