Supply and Delivery of Portable Gas Analyser 2026
Tender Overview: Supply and Delivery of Portable Gas Analyser for Southern Grid
- Tender Number: E2566NTCSASG
- Department: ESKOM
- Tender Type: Request for Quotation
- Closing Date: Tuesday, 31 March 2026 – 10:00
- Location: NTCSA Southern Grid, Bloemfontein, Free State
- CIDB Requirement: Not specified
Contact for Enquiries:
- Name: Goodwill Mazibuko
- Email: MazibuGD@ntcsa.co.za
- Tel: 036-438-2188
Briefing Session:
- Date & Time: To be held via MS Teams
- Compulsory: Yes
Objectives
To supply and deliver portable gas analysers for transformer dissolved gas analysis (DGA) condition monitoring. The analysers must:
- Provide accurate, reliable on-the-spot oil analysis
- Support improved fault detection and maintenance planning
- Replace broken online analysers and maintain continuous transformer monitoring
- Establish a robust testing regime until new online analysers are fully deployed
Scope of Work
- Supply portable gas analysers compatible with mineral and ester-based insulating oils
- Use analysers to improve DGA sampling frequency and reliability
- Study and interpret results, escalate issues, and consult specialists as needed
- Comply with technical, safety, environmental, and operational standards during supply, delivery, and commissioning
- Provide training, documentation, and ongoing support for effective analyser use
Technical Requirements
Portable gas analysers must:
- Deliver accurate and reliable on-the-spot oil analysis results
- Be compatible with mineral oils and ester-based fluids (natural and synthetic)
- Include integrated thermal printer for hard-copy sample records
- Feature HMI touchscreen interface and internal storage for record-keeping
- Have USB connectivity for database download
- Be portable (≤ 9kg)
- Meet the specifications in “Technical Standard for Permanently Fixed and Portable Gas Analysers for Power Transformers and Reactors” Rev 2, Feb 2030
- Support flexible sampling frequencies as required by engineering specialists
Skills & Qualifications
Personnel operating the analysers must have:
- Technical skills in operating portable gas analysers and interpreting DGA results
- Knowledge of transformer health monitoring and gas analysis principles
- Training in analyser interfaces, data management, and troubleshooting
- Awareness of safety and environmental protocols during operation
- Ability to study results, escalate issues, and consult specialists
- Experience with maintenance, calibration, and handling of gas analysis equipment
- Relevant technical qualifications (electrical, instrumentation, or gas analysis expertise)
Key Notes:
- Mandatory briefing session via MS Teams
- Operators must be trained to ensure competent use and interpretation of data
- Bidders should comply with all technical specifications and provide support services