Supply of Fall Arrest Systems and Rescue Kits.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring rescue kits with specific conformity and testing requirements. Bidders must provide all necessary certificates and documentation as per the tender criteria.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of Fall Arrest Systems and Rescue Equipment/Kits to the Eastern Cape Operating Unit. This contract will be awarded to one supplier for a period of 36 months on an 'as and when required' basis. The scope includes various fall arrest systems for powerlines, live work, substations, and rescue kits, all of which must comply with specific SANS standards and Eskom technical specifications. Bidders must undergo a two-stage evaluation process: a desktop technical evaluation followed by a practical evaluation involving sample submissions. The tender is governed by an NEC3 Supply Contract. The closing date for submissions is 15 July 2026 at 10:00 am.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Valid CSD registration and tax compliance status
- Audited financial statements for the previous 18 months
- Relevant ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 industry certifications
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Third-party accredited laboratory certificates for all components
- Compliance with 100% local content threshold requirements
- Documented OHS policy, risk assessment, and management plan
- Documented environmental management, waste, and emergency plans
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nosiphiwo Mntimba
Email: mntimbn@eskom.co.za
Phone: 043-703-5454
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering site at https://www.eskom.co.za/tenders/. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format into the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other).
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