Repairs and Maintenance of Diesel Engines for NTCSA.
Eskom
In plain English
The tender is for the service, maintenance, and repairs of diesel engines at the Apollo Converter Station. There are no specific eligibility criteria mentioned in the text.
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The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) invites tenders for the service, maintenance, and repair of diesel engines and generators at the Apollo Converter Station in Olifantsfontein and the Pietersburg Repeater Station in Polokwane. The contract is for a 5-year term and involves annual preventative maintenance, fault finding, and ad-hoc repairs. Contractors must supply all tools, equipment, and spares. A non-compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 23 July 2026 via Microsoft Teams. The tender closes on 13 August 2026 at 10:00 am. Bidders must achieve a minimum functionality threshold of 70% and meet specific local content and skills development goals.
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 1 Mechanical Engineering (1ME)) — 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 SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Minimum CIDB grading of 1ME
- ISO 9001 compliant Quality Management System
- Accreditation for Cummins and Deutz engine maintenance
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Audited financial statements for the previous 18 months
- Proof of technical competency including trade tests and OEM training
- Three letters of reference for similar completed work
Contact & how to apply
Name: Rumani Tshivhandekano
Email: tshivhr@ntcsa.co.za
Phone: 013-296-3902
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://tenderbulletin.ntcsa.co.za. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format (with price lists also in Excel) into the designated Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other folders before the closing time.
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