Purchase and removal of scrap transformers.
Eskom
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
28 October 2026 at 11:00 · Mthatha Zimbane Warehouse
In plain English
Eskom invites offers for the purchase and removal of scrap 3XMVA transformers at Mthatha Zimbane Warehouse. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database and have a valid B-BBEE certificate.
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Eskom invites bids for the purchase, collection, and removal of scrap 3XMVA transformers located at the Mthatha Zimbane Warehouse. The successful bidder is responsible for all rigging, loading, and transportation of the units. The scope includes pumping oil into a flow truck, site cleanup, and the rehabilitation of any oil spills. Bidders must provide their own qualified labor and certified equipment. The project requires the bidder to pay for the scrap upfront and complete the removal within seven working days of receiving the work instruction. A compulsory clarification meeting will be held on 28 October 2026 at the warehouse site. The tender closes on 30 October 2026.
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 SARS Tax Clearance Certificate
- B-BBEE Verification Certificate or DTI Affidavit
- SAPS Second-hand Goods Certificate
- Proof of National Treasury CSD registration
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- Environmental Waste Management License for hazardous waste transport
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lunga May
Email: Mayl@eskom.co.za
Phone: 071-167-7937
How to apply: Submit your application via email to Informaltendering@eskom.co.za. The email subject line must contain only the enquiry number 'OLT2128233'. All documents must be in PDF format, and the total attachment size must not exceed 10MB.
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