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Request for Information on Grid Forming Technologies

Reference: E3405NTCSAMWP

Eskom National Transmission Company of South Africa

Tender details

BuyerEskom National Transmission Company of South Africa
TypeSOE
Published24 Aug 2026
Closes31 Aug 2026, 12:00

7 days left

Submission deadline: 31 Aug 2026, 12:00

About this tender

Request for Information (RFI) from Eskom NTCSA seeking supplier information on Grid Forming Technologies (GFM) and Grid Forming Battery Energy Storage Systems (GFM BESS), including technical capabilities, test results, standards compliance, and operational parameters.

Requirements to bid

What you need to qualify for this tender

CSD RegistrationNot stated
Tax ClearanceNot stated
Compulsory BriefingNo
Also required
  • Company registration number
  • Contact details
  • Demonstration of GFM BESS manufacturing or provision capability
  • Technical documentation of grid-forming definition and standards alignment
  • Evidence of traceable track record supplying grid-scale GFM BESS to power utilities
  • Test results and documentation proving voltage formation and angle control capabilities
  • Compliance with internationally recognized codes and standards (e.g., NGESO GB, AEMO)
  • System strength capability demonstration with test results
  • Inertial response capability with technical documentation
  • Fault current provision specifications and testing
  • Short-circuit ratio (SCR) validation test results
  • Oscillation damping capability demonstration
  • Black start capability proof and testing
  • Impact analysis on BESS lifetime for various functions
  • Capability curves for system strength and inertial response
  • Test results for multi-unit GFM interactions

Tender description

Request for Information on Grid Forming Technologies

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