Provision of Gardening Services at Drakensberg Scheme
Eskom
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is inviting tenders for the provision of gardening and grounds maintenance services at the Drakensberg Pumped Storage Scheme. The contract is for a duration of five years. The scope of work includes lawn maintenance, vegetation management along road verges and access roads, maintenance of fenced operational areas, and fire risk mitigation through clearing critical infrastructure. The work also involves herbicide application, refuse removal, and ad-hoc landscaping tasks. The tender follows an NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3) Option A structure. Bidders must achieve a minimum functionality threshold of 70% to qualify for further evaluation. The tender is subject to specific health, safety, and environmental standards, including mandatory adherence to Eskom’s Life-Saving Rules and quality management specifications.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- 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 SARS tax compliance status PIN
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid Pest Control Operator (PCO) licence for herbicide application
- Police clearance for all personnel (not older than 30 days)
- Valid medical fitness certificates for all staff
- Appointed qualified Contract Manager, Site Supervisor, and Safety Officer
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lishka Gajoo
Email: GajooL@eskom.co.za
Phone: 021-941-5705
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format into the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other) before the closing date and time. No zip or condensed files are permitted.
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