Construction of Masa Ngwedi Section C & D 765kV line — World Bank-funded Project

Specific Procurement Notice Country: South Africa Sector: Energy Loan no: 7862-ZA Contract/Bid Number: SECTION C: C.ET00383.E.NO.LN2.LX.$3R SECTION D: C.ET00383.E.NO.LN2.LX.$4R Name of the Project: The construction of Masa Ngwedi Section C & D 765kV Transmission lines Duration: 09 months period Eskom Holdings SOC Limited (Eskom) has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Eskom Investment Support Project, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contracts for Medupi Power Station Integration Project Transmission Lines Project. Eskom invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the construction of Masa Ngwedi Section C & D 765kV Transmission lines, over a 09 months period. |

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Pre-bid meeting |

Site meeting |

Closing date & time |

Contact person |

June 15, 2020 |

June 23, 2020 at 10h00 (SAST) Venue: Microsoft Teams (Not Compulsory) |

Date: June 24, 2020 Time: 09h00 (SAST) Venue: Section D camp outside Northam in North-West province. (Not Compulsory) |

July 21, 2020 at 10h00 (SAST) |

Ms W Nene Tel: 27 11 800 3075 Email: WB_Transmission@eskom.co.za The project will consist of the construction of Masa Ngwedi Section C & D 765kV Transmission lines that forms part of the Medupi Power Station Integration Project. The construction will be done in accordance with Eskom’s design and specifications. The scope of work consists of the following: • Supply and transport of galvanised 765kV transmission towers; • Assembly of 765kV towers; • Erection of 765kV towers; • Stringing of 40km of 765kV Transmission line on Masa Ngwedi Section C; • Stringing of 40km of 765kV Transmission line on Masa Ngwedi Section D; • Repairing existing access, creating and maintaining access for construction purposes; • Bush clearing for access and construction purposes; • Stringing/regulation with 6xTern phase conductor; • Stringing/regulation earth conductor; • Installation of line labels, bird-diverters and aircraft warning devices; • Rehabilitation of groundwork damage and implementation of environmental requirements. The Insulators, Suspension and Strain Hardware assemblies, Earthwire hardware assemblies, phase Conductor, Earthwire and rigid spacers will be free issued. This invitation for bid follows the general procurement notice for this project that appeared in UN Development Business of July 8, 2010. Bidding will be conducted through bidding procedures specified in the World Bank's Procurement Regulations for IBF Borrowers of 2018 and is open to all bidders from eligible source countries. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents at Eskom Head Office, Megawatt Park, Maxwell Drive, Sunninghill, Johannesburg, South Africa, during office hours 09H00 to 15H00 (RSA time). Contact person: Ms W Nene, Tel +27 11 800 3075, E-mail: WB_Transmission@eskom.co.za Interested eligible bidders may collect the bidding document at their own cost at the Eskom Head Office, Megawatt Park, Maxwell Drive, Sunninghill, Johannesburg, South Africa, during office hours 09H00 – 15H00 (RSA time). Bidders who want the bidding documents to be sent by a courier or mail will make necessary arrangements at their own cost with any courier or mail company of their choice to collect the documents from the above address. Eskom will assume no responsibility for non-delivery or late delivery of the bidding documents. Bidding documents will be available from June 15, 2020. A complete set of the bidding documents written in English may be purchased by interested eligible bidders upon payment of a non-refundable fee of ZAR 4000.00. Proof of payment is to be presented on collection. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Securing Declaration Letter. The bids will be opened immediately thereafter, however the prices will be read out via Microsoft Teams to all bidders who have participated in the bid. Late bids will be rejected. Eskom Holdings SOC Limited Eskom Megawatt Park Tender Office, Northside Maxwell Drive, Sunninghill, Johannesburg, South Africa