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The supply of various types of Transformers within the LimLanga Cluster on an “as and when” required basis over a period of twenty-four (24) months.

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

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Published
28 Oct 2026
Closes
19 Nov 2026, 08:00 UTC
Reference
E3738DXLIMOU
Location
Polokwane, South Africa
Sector
Electrical equipment

At a glance

ESKOM in Polokwane, South Africa has published a tender in electrical equipment: “The supply of various types of Transformers within the LimLanga Cluster on an “as and when” required basis over a period of twenty-four (24) months.”. Submissions close on 19 November 2026, 22 days from today. Quote reference E3738DXLIMOU in any correspondence with the buyer. 22 documents are attached to this notice. FreeTender has recorded 430 notices from this buyer since 2020, 202 of them currently open. There are 57 open electrical equipment notices in South Africa on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through eTenders — South Africa (National Treasury), not through FreeTender.

Details

The supply of various types of Transformers within the LimLanga Cluster on an “as and when” required basis over a period of twenty-four (24) months.

Buyer: ESKOM.

Category: Supplies: General.

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

Province: National.

Delivery location: 90 Hans van Rensberg, Polokwane-Polokwane central-Polokwane-0699.

Briefing session: non-compulsory, 03 November 2026 14:00, at MS Teams - Refer to ITT for link..

Published: 28 October 2026.

Closing date: 19 November 2026 10:00 (South African time).

Tender documents:

- G4 - RT284 Annex E Local Content Declaration - Supporting Schedule to Annex C.pdf - Deviation Schedule - Ester Oil Options - 240-45395762 Rev 4.xlsx - G2- RT284 Annex C Local Content Declaration - Summary Schedule.pdf - 240-68099512 (Rev 9) Form A- Transformers.pdf - Invitation to Tender (ITT) or Request for Proposal (RFP) - Transformers.pdf - Technical evaluation criteria 240-128700801 Revision 3.pdf - Eskom - Standard Conditions of Tender - Rev 12.pdf - SCOPE OF WORK.pdf - NEC Supply Contract_The supply of various types of Transformers 20.10.2026.doc - G3 - RT284 Annex D Imported Content Declaration.pdf - E-tendering Help Manual for supplier - 27 January 2025 (1).docx - 240-12248652 (Rev 7)_List of Tender Returnables-Supply Deliver of Transformers.pdf - 240-105658000 SUPPLIER QUALITY MANAGEMENT SPEC REV4 FINAL 2026.pdf - E-Tenderers E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form - 27 January 2025.docx - LIST OF PREVETTED GUARANTORS 30 Sep 24.pdf - Clarification meeting link.docx - Quality Control Plan or Inspection Test Plan (QCP or ITP) Template.docx - Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Vendors Template - 02 September 2024 (1).docx - ADDENDUM TO TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA.pdf - Copy of BOQ_ Supply of various types of Transormes 20.10.2026.xlsx - Contract Quality Plan (CQP) Template.docx - SDLI Strategy Setting for Bidders - Supply of Transformers.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 430 notices from ESKOM, going back to May 2020 — 202 of them still open. They buy mostly in Manufacturing & Supply, Energy & Power and Construction & Infrastructure. There are 57 open Electrical equipment tenders in South Africa. This one closes in 22 days.

Documents

  • G4 - RT284 Annex E Local Content Declaration - Supporting Schedule to Annex C.pdfDownload (pdf)
  • Deviation Schedule - Ester Oil Options - 240-45395762 Rev 4.xlsxDownload (xlsx)
  • G2- RT284 Annex C Local Content Declaration - Summary Schedule.pdfDownload (pdf)
  • 240-68099512 (Rev 9) Form A- Transformers.pdfDownload (pdf)
  • Invitation to Tender (ITT) or Request for Proposal (RFP) - Transformers.pdfDownload (pdf)
  • Technical evaluation criteria 240-128700801 Revision 3.pdfDownload (pdf)
  • Eskom - Standard Conditions of Tender - Rev 12.pdfDownload (pdf)
  • SCOPE OF WORK.pdfDownload (pdf)
  • NEC Supply Contract_The supply of various types of Transformers 20.10.2026.docDownload (doc)
  • G3 - RT284 Annex D Imported Content Declaration.pdfDownload (pdf)
  • E-tendering Help Manual for supplier - 27 January 2025 (1).docxDownload (docx)
  • 240-12248652 (Rev 7)_List of Tender Returnables-Supply Deliver of Transformers.pdfDownload (pdf)
  • 240-105658000 SUPPLIER QUALITY MANAGEMENT SPEC REV4 FINAL 2026.pdfDownload (pdf)
  • E-Tenderers E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form - 27 January 2025.docxDownload (docx)
  • LIST OF PREVETTED GUARANTORS 30 Sep 24.pdfDownload (pdf)
  • Clarification meeting link.docxDownload (docx)
  • Quality Control Plan or Inspection Test Plan (QCP or ITP) Template.docxDownload (docx)
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Vendors Template - 02 September 2024 (1).docxDownload (docx)
  • ADDENDUM TO TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA.pdfDownload (pdf)
  • Copy of BOQ_ Supply of various types of Transormes 20.10.2026.xlsxDownload (xlsx)
  • Contract Quality Plan (CQP) Template.docxDownload (docx)
  • SDLI Strategy Setting for Bidders - Supply of Transformers.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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