ESKOM
Expression Of Interest pertaining to the engineering, supply, training and support of a previously developed range of Protection, Control and Substation Automation Equipment (predominantly based on the Hitachi (Pty) Ltd and IST range of products) with the associated swing frame panels and PIU Junction Boxes to Eskom Distribution over a period of up to four (4) years. It is Eskom’s expectation that the previous design intent will be sustained, in terms of the overall system architecture, brand and types of IEDs utilized, guarantees and the provision of training and product support.
Tender summary
What the opportunity covers, where the work is expected and the deadline to note.
ESKOM is inviting eligible suppliers to respond to tender E3269DXGOU for expression Of Interest pertaining to the engineering, supply, training and support of a previously developed range of Protection, Control and Substation Automation Equipment (predominantly based on the Hitachi (Pty) Ltd and IST range of products) with the associated swing frame panels and PIU Junction Boxes to Eskom Distribution over a period of up to four (4) years. It is Eskom’s expectation that the previous design intent will be sustained, in terms of the overall system architecture, brand and types of IEDs utilized, guarantees and the provision of training and product support..
The opportunity is listed for National, with delivery or work expected at Electronic submission via Eskom E- tendering portal. – VARIOUS – National – 9301.
Submissions close on 27 August 2026 at 12:00 SAST. Late responses may not be accepted.
A briefing session is scheduled for 20 August 2026 at 11:30 SAST at Meeting ID: 373 343 072 495 152.
Key tender details
- Department
- ESKOM
- Category
- Other manufacturing
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Procurement method
- Expression of interest
- Budget
- Not disclosed
- Delivery location
- Electronic submission via Eskom E- tendering portal. - VARIOUS - National - 9301
- Closing date
- 27 August 2026, 12:00 SAST
- Reference
- E3269DXGOU
Briefing session
Non-compulsory or not stated as compulsory
20 August 2026, 11:30 SAST
Meeting ID: 373 343 072 495 152
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Special conditions
A non-compulsory clarification meeting with representatives of Eskom will take place as follows: Date: 20 August 2026 Time: 09H30AM Venue: MS Teams Meeting Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 373 343 072 495 152 Passcode: m8qM2mX6 Dial in by phone +27 21 834 0825,,335961895# South Africa, Cape Town Find a local number Phone conference ID: 335 961 895#
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