Chemical Cleaning and Testing at Matla Power Station
Eskom
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Acid cleaning and pressure testing for water boxes on an as and when basis is being bought. Bidders must provide a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit and meet SDL&I obligations.
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Eskom has issued a tender for the chemical cleaning and pressure testing of pump water boxes at the Matla Power Station. The project involves removing fouling, scale, and corrosion through a process of preparation, circulation, rinsing, neutralization, and passivation. The contract duration is 60 months on an 'as and when' required basis. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability, including the use of specific circulation pumps, tanks, and monitoring instrumentation. A minimum technical score of 70% is required to qualify. The contractor is responsible for all skills development costs, and Eskom will retain 2% of invoices as security for transformation obligations. Work may only commence once a site-specific Health and Safety file is approved by the contract custodian and an OHS professional.
What you need to qualify
- 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 B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Documented evidence of suitable off-site chemical cleaning facility
- Asset register for required pumps, tanks, hoses, and monitoring instrumentation
- Proof of access to pressure testing equipment
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
- Three-year record of health and safety statistics
Contact & how to apply
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