Air Heater Element Packs for Tutuka Power Station.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is requiring tenderers to submit an authorisation form for various categories of organisations. Eligible bidders include companies, close corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, sole proprietors, and trusts.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the manufacture, supply, delivery, removal, and installation of air heater element packs for three units at the Tutuka Power Station. The project involves replacing existing components with new HC11 profile element packs, spacer boxes, and U-brackets. Key deliverables include site establishment, removal of old components, inspection and repair of radial and divisional plates, installation of new packs, and final testing. The work must be completed in alignment with the station's outage schedule. Bidders must demonstrate technical competency through a minimum 70% threshold score, including proof of manufacturing capabilities, previous project references, and detailed execution schedules. The contract is governed by NEC3 Option A conditions. The tender closing date is 28 September 2026 at 10:00.
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 8 Mechanical Engineering (8ME)) — 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 grading of 8ME or higher
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid ISO 9001:2015 certification
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid Tax Compliance status (SARS PIN)
- Joint Venture Agreement confirming joint and several liability
Contact & how to apply
Name: Bishop Chabalala
Email: chabalbh@eskom.co.za
Phone: 017-749-9607
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Eskom eTendering portal (https://eTendering.eskom.co.za). Documents must be uploaded into the designated Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other folders in PDF format, ensuring no single file exceeds 500MB.
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