Subject: Request for Proposal (RFP No. 28/MOT/2026) – Vegetation Management under 400kV Camden-Edwaleni Transmission Lines – South Africa.
1. Background:
The Mozambique Transmission Company – MOTRACO – is a limited liability company incorporated in Republic of Mozambique in 1998. The company is a joint venture of Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM), Eskom holdings (Eskom) and Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC). MOTRACO was created as a vehicle for co-operation with the primary objective of building, owning, operating, maintaining the transmission system, and supplying electricity to the Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique and wheeling power to EEC and EDM.
Terms of Reference
2. Context and Description:
The 400kV Camden-Edwaleni transmission line has approximately 135km and crosses the border between South Africa and Kingdom of Eswatini. The line starts from Camden Power (South Africa) up to Edwaleni Substation (Kingdom of Eswatini). The South African side has approximately 77 Km.
Annually, MOTRACO carries out vegetation management under the Camden-Edwaleni line to:
- Ensure safe clearances under and around overhead lines.
- Ensure adequate access for inspection, maintenance and repair activities.
- Reduction of fuels for fires under overhead lines that causes flashovers.
3. Scope of work:
The contractor is required to do vegetation management in the south African Section of the line comprised of the following types of Biomes: Pure Grass, Grassland and Reeds. All works must be carried out following ESKOM standards, SHE rules and Environmental requirements.
3.1. Bidding submissions:
The bids shall be submitted for the following quantified Scope:
| Biomes | Pure Grass Cutting(m) | Grassland(m) | Reeds(m) | Single Tree Events less than 400mm | Single Tree Events greater than 400mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22297 | 23564 | 375 | 506 | 106 |
Note:
Full detailed SOW attached.
4. Offer format:
The proposal must indicate detailed technical (Method statement) and commercial (detailed cost per labour, equipment) offer.
4.1. Bidders shall submit the following documents:
- Company profile;
- Track record and experience on similar work;
- Company registration documents and licences of activity.
- Below call out rates filled:
| DESCRIPTION | UNIT | RATES |
|---|---|---|
| Single tree Event >400mm | Each | |
| Call Out for Fallen Tree >400mm (Monday – Sat) R1931.50 x 1.5 |
Each | |
| Call Out for Fallen Tree >400mm (Sunday + Public Holiday) R1931.50 x 2 |
Each | |
| Single tree Event <400mm, 100mm in diameter | Each | |
| Call Out for Fallen Tree <400mm (Monday – Sat) |
Each | |
| Call Out for Fallen Tree <400mm (Sunday + Public Holiday) |
Each |
5. Clarifications:
All clarifications shall be submitted by email to MOTRACO to the attention of:
- Name: Virgilio Laisse: Operations Engineer
- Email: Vlaisse@motraco.co.mz
- Cc: esitoe@motraco.co.mz
6. Closing Date:
The proposals must be submitted no later than 3 o’clock of 24 September 2026.
Regards,
Adérito Sousa
General Manager
