Operation of Ikageng Sewage Plant at Duvha Power Station.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring sewage plant maintenance services. Bidders must be COID registered/compliant and submit a letter of good standing.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the operation and maintenance of the Ikageng sewage treatment plant at the Duvha Power Station in Mpumalanga. The project is a five-year contract (60 months) starting in December 2026. The scope includes 24/7 plant operation, vegetation management, effluent chemical analysis, and general housekeeping. The contractor must ensure the plant meets strict water quality standards and complies with the Water Services Act and Green Drop requirements. The work requires a four-shift roster with a minimum of two operators per shift. The tender is an open process, and bidders must demonstrate technical capability, including the provision of qualified personnel and accredited laboratory services. The contract follows the NEC3 Term Service Contract (Option A) structure.
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 (Grade 6 Civil Engineering (6CE)) — 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
- Valid CIDB grading of 6CE or higher
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- SANS 17025 accredited laboratory certification
- DWS-classified operators (Class V, IV, III, II) and SAMTRAC-certified safety officer
- Proven experience in three raw sewage plant system projects
- ISO 9001 aligned Quality Management System
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tshepiso Mahlake
Email: mahlaktv@eskom.co.za
Phone: 013-690-0508
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering site at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format under the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other), with the price list provided in both PDF and Excel formats.
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