Metallurgical and Mechanical Testing Services for Eskom.
Eskom
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Eskom is seeking service providers for the provision of services or personnel. Eligible bidders must comply with Eskom's procurement policies and not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom.
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Eskom has issued a tender for the metallurgical and mechanical testing of ferrous and non-ferrous materials. This contract will run for a period of 5 years on an 'as and when required' basis. The work involves various testing methods, including hardness, tensile, fatigue, and Charpy impact testing, as well as chemical and microscopic analysis. The services are required for the Generation Engineering Business Unit, with laboratories located in Rosherville and Middelburg. Bidders must be based in Gauteng, Middelburg, or Witbank. The tender requires a minimum functionality score of 80% to qualify. The closing date for this tender is 25 September 2026 at 10h00.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- 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
- Must hold valid SANAS accreditation for testing services
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide valid proof of COIDA registration in good standing
- Must maintain ISO 9001 aligned Quality Management System
- Must have physical business address in Gauteng, Middelburg, or Witbank
Contact & how to apply
Name: Palesa Mauwane
Email: mauwanp@eskom.co.za
Phone: 011-800-6204
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Documents must be uploaded into the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial) in PDF format, with pricing schedules also provided in Excel. No zip files are permitted.
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