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To design, manufacture, transport, install and commission the outdoor 88kV-132kV Mixed Technology GI Switchgear (MTS) of the ‘hybrid’, dead-tank compact design in accordance with Eskom specification #240-59030436 and to provide training to Eskom staff in the KwaZulu Natal Operating Unit.

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

Published
30 Sept 2026
Closes
30 Nov 2026, 08:00 UTC
Reference
E3621DXKZNOU
Location
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Sector
electrical-equipment

Details

RFI NO: E3621DXKZNOU To design, manufacture, transport, install and commission the outdoor 88kV-132kV Mixed Technology GI Switchgear (MTS) of the ‘hybrid’, dead-tank compact design in accordance with Eskom specification #240-59030436 and to provide training to Eskom staff in the KwaZulu Natal Operating Unit.

Buyer: ESKOM.

Category: Other manufacturing.

Procurement method: Request for Information.

Province: KwaZulu-Natal.

Delivery location: 25 Valleyview Road, New Germany-Pinetown-Durban-3610.

Special conditions: Request for Information (RFI) no: E3621DXKZNOU

Published: 30 September 2026.

Closing date: 30 November 2026 10:00 (South African time).

Tender documents:

- 240-56030436 MTGIS STANDARD.pdf - Request for Information (RFI) -Mixed Technology GI Switchgear.pdf - DDT 6053 MTGIS BUYERS GUIDE.pdf - E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf - E-Tenderers E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form.pdf - MTGIS Scope of Work.pdf

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

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