Apollo converter-station (cs) substation water deluge system and 1 million litre (ml) tank replacement project – civil works — Eskom National Transmission Company of South Africa

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A Non-Compulsory site clarification will be held on: Date: 29 September 2026 Venue: NTCSA Apollo Converter Station (CS) Substation Adress: The Farm Witkoppies JR 393 Olifantsfontein 1665 Time: 09:00 AM (SAST) GPS Coordinates: S25° 55.239’ E28° 16.753’ *Refer to Invitation to Tender for more information* AND A Non-Compulsory Virtual clarification will be held on: Date: 02 October 2026 Venue: MS Teams (Virtual) Time: 09:00 AM (SAST) Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/365125571303367?p=oeJEl77PliZw6r2yun Meeting ID: 365 125 571 303 367 Passcode: H34kg9Qo

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