Line Construction & Capacitor Bank Installation 2026
Tender Overview
- Project: 22kV & 11kV Line Construction + Capacitor Bank Installation
- Tender No: E1507DXFSOUR (validity extension)
- Client: Eskom
- Location: Various sites in Free State, South Africa
- Closing Date: 01 May 2026 at 11:00 ⏰
- Duration: 13 Weeks (short-term project)
Project Summary
This project includes:
- Construction of a 22kV power line
- Construction of an 11kV distribution line
- Installation of an 11kV capacitor bank
- Testing, commissioning, and certification
- Full compliance with Eskom standards
Where Work Happens
- Driedorp Boesmanskop → Workshop Substation
- Workshop Substation → Welbedacht Dam – Van Stadensrust
This is medium + high voltage network work across multiple sites
Scope of Work
You will be responsible for:
Electrical Construction
- Erecting poles / structures
- Stringing conductors
- Connecting substations
Capacitor Bank Installation
- Supply & install 11kV capacitor bank
- Temporary operation (13 weeks)
- Power factor correction support
Commissioning
- Testing lines & systems
- Safety inspections
- Final Eskom approval
Technical Requirements
You must comply with:
- Eskom technical standards
- High-voltage (22kV) + medium-voltage (11kV) regulations
- Approved electrical materials only
- Full:
- Testing
- Inspection
- Certification
Skills Required
This is a highly specialized electrical engineering project:
You need:
Technical Team
- Qualified electrical engineers
- HV/MV technicians
- Line workers
Experience
- Power line construction (11kV–22kV+)
- Substation connection work
- Capacitor bank installation
Management Skills
- Project coordination
- Eskom compliance reporting
- Safety management (critical)