Consultants for BESS Decommissioning and IFRS Review.
Eskom
In plain English
Review of decommissioning costs for Battery Energy Storage Systems and assessment of environmental provisions for Electric Vehicles, Solar PV, and Microgrid containers. Bidders must have relevant environmental competency and a valid B-BBEE certificate.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites consultants to tender for the review of decommissioning costs and componentisation for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Electric Vehicles, Solar PV, and Microgrid containers. The project involves assessing environmental provisions and accounting valuations in line with IFRS standards. The work will take place within the Distribution Division over a 5-year period. Key deliverables include valuation reports, plant health assessments, and scenario testing for financial reporting. The tender (Ref: 240-6860265 / E2543DXMWPR) closes on 17 September 2026. Bidders must attend a non-compulsory clarification meeting on 09 September 2026 via Microsoft Teams.
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 CSD registration and Tax Compliance Status (TCS) pin
- ISO 9001 and ISO 14001:2015 certification
- Professional registration in Environmental or Natural Sciences
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of COID registration
- Audited annual financial statements or ITA34C
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tsepiso Moloi
Email: MoloiTAs@eskom.co.za
Phone: 011-800-8000
How to apply: Submit applications electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. Upload documents in PDF format under the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, Other). Price lists must be provided in both PDF and Excel formats.
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