Ssc Drive Replacement Project at Matimba Power Station for 38 Months

E3401GXMPMAT

2026-09-02 10:00

Tender Closed on: 2026-10-01 10:00

Eskom Holdings SOC Limited Gauteng

7 ME

AC/DC Electric Motor and Variable Speed Drives Supply and Maintenance, Electrical Engineering, Repair, Service and Maintenance of Machinery and Equipment

Lephalale, Limpopo

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Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender
SSC drive replacement Project at Matimba Power Station for 38 months
Employer Tender Number: E3401GXMPMAT
cidb Reference Number: 100121856
ESKOM HOLDINGS SOC LIMITED GAUTENG INVITES TENDERS FOR SSC DRIVE REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT MATIMBA
POWER STATION FOR 38 MONTHS
It is estimated that tenderers should have a cidb contractor grading of 7ME or higher.
Preferences are offered to tenderers who 7ME or higher
Queries relating to the issues of these documents may be addressed to:
Kamogelo Nkadimeng
Tel No. 0118003720
E-mail. [email protected]
A compulsory clarification meeting with representitives of the Employer will take place at Matimba Power Station at (Lapa Auditorium)
Lephalale on 02 September 2026 starting at 10h00.
The closing time for receipt of Tenders is 10h00 on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Emailed and Late Tenders will not be accepted.
Tenders may only be submitted on the tender documentation that is issued.
Requirements for sealing, addressing, delivering, opening and assessment of Tenders are stated in the Tender Data.



Additional Information:
Employer Name: Eskom Holdings SOC Limited Gauteng
Province: Limpopo
Municipality: Waterberg District Municipality
Closing Date: 2026-10-01 10:00
Site Meeting: Yes
Briefing Date: 2026-09-02 10:00
CIDB Class: 7 ME
Subcategory:
Documents Available from: 25 August 2026

Tender Summary

Tender Summary: SSC Drive Replacement Project at Matimba Power Station

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to successfully replace critical SSC drive systems at Matimba Power Station. The project aims to restore and enhance the reliability of essential power generation infrastructure through a structured, long-term execution plan spanning 38 months.

Scope of Work

  • Supply, removal of existing units, installation, testing, and commissioning of new SSC drives.
  • Full project lifecycle management over a fixed 38-month period.
  • Adherence to site-specific operational, safety, and environmental standards required for active power generation facilities.
  • Coordination with plant operations to minimize downtime and maintain grid stability during replacement activities.

Technical Requirements

  • Contractors must possess a minimum CIDB contractor grading of 7ME or higher to qualify.
  • Preference scoring will be awarded to tenderers who meet or exceed the 7ME grading threshold.
  • All submissions must strictly follow the prescribed formatting, sealing, addressing, and delivery protocols outlined in the official tender package.
  • Work must comply with Eskom Holdings SOC Limited engineering standards and applicable South African construction regulations.

Skills Requirements

The tender notice does not list explicit skill matrices; however, compliance with the CIDB 7ME grading implicitly mandates a highly skilled workforce. Contractors must demonstrate access to certified project managers, licensed electrical and mechanical engineers, precision alignment technicians, instrumentation specialists, and HSE professionals experienced in heavy industrial environments. Teams must be capable of executing complex drive replacements without compromising plant safety or operational continuity.

Explanation of Specialized Terms

  • SSC Drive: Refers to a specialized industrial motor drive system commonly used in power stations to control high-capacity auxiliary equipment such as boiler feed pumps, induced draft fans, or coal handling systems. Replacement requires precise mechanical coupling, variable frequency drive configuration, and rigorous performance validation.
  • CIDB 7ME Grading: A South African Construction Industry Development Board classification indicating competency in Mechanical/Electrical engineering construction. Grade 7ME certifies that a contractor has the financial, technical, and managerial capacity to deliver medium-to-large scale engineering projects, ensuring adherence to national quality, safety, and procurement standards.
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