Provision of GIS and Remote Sensing Services for Eskom
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is procuring GIS and Remote Sensing Services and spatial datasets on an as and when required basis for a period of 5 years. The tender document does not specify eligibility requirements such as CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB, or PSIRA registrations.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is inviting tenders for the provision of GIS and remote sensing services, including the supply of spatial datasets. This work will be performed on an as-and-when-required basis over a five-year period. The scope is divided into four categories: spatial data acquisition and maintenance, spatial data collation, spatial data creation, and GIS/remote sensing data analysis. Bidders may apply for one or more categories. Key deliverables include electronic spatial data in GeoPackage or shapefile formats, metadata compliant with SANS standards, and knowledge transfer sessions for Eskom staff. The project requires a minimum functionality threshold of 70% for each category. The contract will be governed by the NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3) framework. The tender is valid for 120 days from the closing date of 21 October 2026.
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.
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) pin
- Proof of CSD registration
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid COID certificate of good standing
- ISO 9001 compliant Quality Management System
- Latest audited financial statements or ITA34C
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tsepiso Moloi
Email: Moloitas@eskom.co.za
Phone: 011-800-8000
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format into the designated folders. No hard copies or compressed files are accepted, and the total submission size must not exceed 4GB.
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