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:
Trecia Hambone
Tel: 051-408-7374
Email: Trecia.hambone@dpw.gov.za
Nthabiseng Likhojane
Tel: 051-408-7317
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:
Download the Tender Documents – via the official platform or request from the Department of Public Works
Complete the tender forms and attach all required compliance documentation
Submit the full tender by 11:00 on 1 October 2025 to the address provided in the tender documents



