Supply and Installation of UPS and Batteries for Oil Labs.
Eskom
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Supply, delivery, and installation of UPS and batteries for Bloemfontein, Klerksdorp, Port Elizabeth, and Witbank Oil Laboratories. Open to all eligible bidders; no specific registrations or eligibility criteria stated.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the supply, delivery, and installation of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units and batteries. The work will take place at four Oil Laboratories located in Bloemfontein, Klerksdorp, Port Elizabeth, and Witbank. The tender number is E3511CXMWPR. Key deliverables include the installation of equipment, provision of a detailed method statement, and adherence to specific technical and quality standards. The tender was issued on 06 November 2026, with a closing date of 20 November 2026 at 10h00. A non-compulsory clarification meeting will be held via MS Teams on 10 November 2026. Bidders must achieve a minimum technical threshold of 75% to be considered for further evaluation. The contract validity period is 180 days from the closing date.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA certificate or proof of application
- Proof of electrician trade test and installer registration
- Technical compliance certificates (IEC 62040-1, 62040-2, 62040-3)
- Audited financial statements or ITA34C for non-audited entities
Contact & how to apply
Name: Letsibogo Mahlatji
Email: MahlatLN@eskom.co.za
Phone: 017-749-5694
How to apply: Submit applications electronically via the Eskom E-Tendering portal. Documents must be in PDF format, with price lists provided in both PDF and Excel. Ensure total uploads do not exceed 4GB, with individual files limited to 500MB. No zip files are permitted.
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