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    ID: 3236445 FREE STATE

    • Tender Title: Service and Repair of 500kVA 11kV/400V Three-Phase Transformer and HT Switchgear at Grootvlei Prison Substation No. 4
    • Tender Number: ID: 3236445
    • Organ of State / Department: National Department of Public Works – Bloemfontein
    • Tender Type: Request for Tender (RFT)
    • Province: Free State
    • Date Published: (Not explicitly stated, but inferred to be around mid-September 2025)
    • Closing Date and Time: Wednesday, 1 October 2025 – 11:00 AM
    • Place Where Goods, Works or Services Are Required: Grootvlei Prison Substation No. 4, Bloemfontein

    Special Conditions:

    • Only tender documents issued by the department may be used for submission.

    • Late tenders will not be accepted.

    • Tenderers must have a CIDB grading of 1EP or higher.

    Briefing Session:

    • Is there a briefing session?: Yes (Date not provided; check tender documents for confirmation)

    • Is it compulsory?: Not specified, but likely required due to technical nature of work

    • Briefing Venue: As per tender documentation – contact officials for confirmation.

    Enquiries:

    Tender Category:

    Services – Electrical Maintenance and Repairs

    Tender Summary:

    Objectives of the Tender:

    To engage a suitably qualified contractor to service and repair a 500kVA 11kV/400V three-phase transformer and associated HT switchgear at Grootvlei Prison Substation No. 4, ensuring safe and reliable power supply infrastructure at the correctional facility.

    Scope of the Tender:

    • Inspection and condition assessment of the transformer

    • Servicing and repair of the transformer unit

    • Maintenance and repair of high-tension (HT) switchgear components

    • Functional testing and commissioning of all repaired systems

    • Compliance with electrical safety protocols and operational standards

    Technical Requirements & Compliance:

    • Must have CIDB grading 1EP or higher

    • Personnel must be experienced in:

      • Transformer maintenance

      • HT switchgear systems

    • Must use approved parts and comply with national electrical standards

    • All work to be documented and certified

    • All testing and commissioning results to be recorded and submitted

    • All work must be completed within the stipulated timeframe

    How to Submit a Response:

    1. Download the Tender Documents – via the official platform or request from the Department of Public Works

    2. Complete the tender forms and attach all required compliance documentation

    3. Submit the full tender by 11:00 on 1 October 2025 to the address provided in the tender documents

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