Supply and Testing of Coal for Hospital Boilers
Thabisa Notshe
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Held on 15 July 2026 at 00:00 · Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The Eastern Cape Department of Health is procuring the supply, delivery, off-loading, and testing of coal for boilers at Bhisho, Butterworth, Komani, and Tower Hospital. Only suppliers with South African coal, registered on the Central Supplier Database, and with qualified personnel in the coal or boiler industry can bid.
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The Eastern Cape Department of Health is seeking a service provider for the supply, delivery, off-loading, and testing of Grade A coal for boilers. This work will take place at Bhisho, Butterworth, Komani, and Tower Hospitals over a 36-month period. Key deliverables include using side-tipper trucks for delivery, collecting coal samples for testing at a SANAS-approved laboratory, and managing ash disposal at authorized landfills. The project requires experienced personnel, including a Contract Manager and Supervisor with specific trade certifications and industry experience. Bidders must also provide proof of previous relevant projects.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status
- Bank rating letter (Code C or better) for at least R3,000,000.00
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner
- Certified qualifications and CVs for Contract Manager and Supervisor
- Valid CIPC company registration certificate
- Technical schedules for proposed testing laboratory and coal mine
Contact & how to apply
Name: Thabisa Notshe
Email: thabisa.notshe@echealth.gov.za
Phone: 063-257-9284
How to apply: Applications must be submitted online via the National Treasury eTender Portal at www.etenders.gov.za. No physical, emailed, or faxed submissions will be accepted. Ensure the submission is completed before 11:00 am on 07 August 2026.
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