Cleaning Services for Dams and Reservoirs at Grootvlei Power Station
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring services for cleaning dams, drains, and channels at Grootvlei Power Station. Eligibility requirements are not specified in the text.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is inviting tenders for the cleaning of dams, drains, and channels at the Grootvlei Power Station and the Vaal Dam. The project includes desilting, dredging, and cleaning of pollution control dams, ash dam decanting systems, terminal reservoirs, clarifiers, and sludge dams. Additionally, the contract requires the operation and cleaning of the oil skimmer plant, including the provision of eight operators for a 60-month period. The work will be performed on an 'as and when required' basis. Key deliverables include method statements, project programmes, quality control plans, and risk assessments. The contract duration is 5 years. A clarification meeting is scheduled for 16 July 2026, and the tender closing date is 31 July 2026.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 7 Civil Engineering (7CE)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB contractor grading of 8CE or 7CE PE
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance status
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- ISO 9001 certification or documented QMS
- Documented Environmental Management System
- Proof of relevant project experience
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nsukuzonke Buthelezi
Email: ButhelN3@eskom.co.za
Phone: 017-779-8708
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted in accordance with the instructions in the Tender Data. Emailed or late submissions will not be accepted. Bidders should use the official Eskom E-tendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za for electronic uploads.
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