REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) : Proposed technical scope, estimated cost and implementation duration required to refurbish Control and Protection systems on an existing 275 kV / 11 kV ±50 MVAR STATCOM at Garona substation
About This Opportunity
This is a consulting contract in the energy and power and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Transmission Distribution. Located in South Africa, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before June 12, 2026.
Published through eTenders South Africa, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the energy and power sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI): Proposed technical scope, estimated cost and implementation duration required to refurbish Control and Protection systems on an existing 275 kV / 11 kV ±50 MVAR STATCOM at Garona substation
Contracting authority: ESKOM
Category: Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
Tender type: Request for Information
Province: Northern Cape
Briefing venue: Ms Teams
Delivery location: Garona substation-Groblershoop-Groblershoop-8850
Documents: Garona STATCOM Technical Specification- TESSP0038.pdf, 240-185000355 - Rev. 1 Failure Investigation Report into Garona STATCOM No1 11kV Breaker Opened on 15 Nov 2024 TIPPS 87140.pdf, RFI Garona 275 kV STATCOM Control System Refurbishment (007) -20260519.pdf, STATCOM single line.jpg, Garona STATCOM aerial view.jpg
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from eTenders South Africa and was originally published on May 19, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About ESKOM
ESKOM has issued 781 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 193 currently open and 64 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Energy & Power, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for South Africa. Notices are distributed via eTenders South Africa. Most recent publication: May 21, 2026.
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Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by ESKOM in South Africa. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Energy & Power sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in South Africa. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit eTenders South Africa to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is June 12, 2026. You have 22 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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