Servicing of tools at Lethabo Power Station.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is seeking service contracts for the 2024/2025 tax year. Eligible bidders are contractors providing services or labour to Eskom, including individuals, companies, close corporations, or trusts.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the servicing of MAN and GEN tools at Lethabo Power Station. The work will be performed on an 'as and when required' basis over a five-year period. The scope includes pressure and load testing of various hydraulic jacks, manifolds, and pressure gauges. The project is governed by an NEC3 Term Service Contract (Option A). Key deliverables include the submission of a contract quality plan, safety files, and quarterly reports on skills development and local industry obligations. The tender is issued by Eskom, and the work will take place at the Lethabo Power Station in Vereeniging. Bidders must demonstrate at least three years of relevant experience in servicing similar tools.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading — 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
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certification
- Valid CIDB grading (if applicable)
- Proof of personnel competency and registered Safety Practitioner appointment
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tlalane Motshabaesi
Email: motshatm@eskom.co.za
Phone: 016-457-5414
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal. Bidders must upload documents into the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other) in PDF format, with price lists also provided in Excel. The total submission size must not exceed 4 gigabytes.
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