Purchase and Removal of Used Transformer Oil.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring services for the purchase and removal of used oil in the Eastern Cape Operating Unit. Eligibility requirements include registration as a waste collector and permits for transporting hazardous waste.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is inviting tenders for the purchase, collection, and removal of used transformer oil in the Eastern Cape Operating Unit. This contract will run on an 'as and when' required basis for a period of 36 months. The successful bidder must provide their own qualified labor, certified machinery, and transport to safely handle and remove the oil. The work includes site cleanup and strict adherence to environmental and safety regulations. The closing date for this tender is 24 June 2026 at 10:00 AM. Pricing will not be submitted at the closing date but will be determined later via an e-auction process.
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.
- 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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS e-filing PIN
- Valid COID (Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases) certificate
- CIPC registration documents or declaration of shareholding and directorship
- Valid Second-hand Goods Act certificate or SAPS license
- Valid Waste Management License
- B-BBEE Affidavit or accredited B-BBEE Verification Certificate
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 'OLT2128193'. All documents must be in PDF format, and the total attachment size must not exceed 10MB.
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