Maintenance and Emergency Repairs on HV Network (44kV & 132kV)
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is seeking a panel for maintenance and emergency repairs on the HV network (44kV to 132kV) in the Northern Cape for 36 months. Bidders need a valid B-BBEE certificate and must comply with SDL&I obligations.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is inviting tenders for the provision of Live Work Maintenance and Emergency repairs on the High Voltage (HV) network, specifically covering 44kV to 132kV lines. The work will be performed on an 'as and when required' basis within the Northern Cape Operating Unit (Gemma Cluster) for a contract duration of 36 months. Key deliverables include pole replacements, insulator maintenance, conductor repairs, and stringing over energized lines. The tender aims to improve network reliability and reduce supply interruptions. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability in Live Work methods, including Stick and Barehand techniques. The project requires adherence to strict safety, health, and environmental standards, as well as quality management systems. The tender process involves a desktop evaluation and a site evaluation. The contract will be awarded to a panel of 4-5 contractors.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 5 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (5EP)) — 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 registration (Grade 5EP or higher)
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid COID or FEM Letter of Good Standing
- ISO 9001 and ISO 14001:2004 certifications
- Professional registration with SACPCMP
- Registered Asbestos Contractor
- Valid SARS tax compliance status
- Valid medical fitness certificates for all personnel
- Valid electrical and mechanical test certificates for vehicles and lifting equipment
- Personnel certifications: Live Work, ORHVS, and Working at Heights
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tisetso Mokoena
Email: MokoenT19@eskom.co.za
Phone: 013-296-3029
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom Tender Bulletin at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. All documents must be in PDF format, with price lists provided in both PDF and Excel. The total submission size is limited to 4 gigabytes, with a 500-megabyte limit per document.
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