Refurbish Tubular Air Heaters - Supply of Material
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring materials for the refurbishment of Tubular Air Heaters Phase 1. No specific eligibility criteria such as CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB, or PSIRA are mentioned.
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This tender is for the manufacturing, procurement, and supply of materials for the refurbishment of Tubular Air Heaters at the Matimba Power Station. The project specifically covers the supply of 20,000 seamless tubes, steel plates, and ceramic wear sleeves for Unit 4. The work is scheduled to support a planned outage in late 2026. Key deliverables include the supply of materials according to international standards (EN 10216-2 and EN 10025), the application of specialized wear-resistant coatings, and the submission of detailed manufacturing drawings and material certificates. The supplier must also provide a preservation method for the materials and ensure all components are properly marked for off-loading at the power station. The project requires strict adherence to Eskom’s quality management and safety standards throughout the manufacturing and delivery process.
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.
- 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 SARS Tax Compliance status
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification
- Compliance with local content requirements for fabricated structural steel
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Azwifaneli Thagwana
Email: thagwaaf@eskom.co.za
Phone: 014-763-8690
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format into the designated folders for Technical, Commercial, and Financial submissions. Price lists must be provided in both PDF and Excel formats.
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