Drakensberg Control Block Ventilation Refurbishment Project
Eskom
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
23 June 2026 at 13:00 · Drakensberg Power Station, Off the R74, between Harrismith & Bergville Jagersrust, 3354
In plain English
Eskom is seeking tenders for the refurbishment of the Drakensberg Control Block Ventilation. Eligible bidders must not be restricted by Eskom or on any international sanctions list.
Always check the official documentDescription
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the refurbishment of the control block ventilation system at the Drakensberg Power Station in Jagersrust. The project requires specialized mechanical engineering work to upgrade existing ventilation infrastructure. Interested parties must attend a compulsory clarification meeting on 23 June 2026 to be eligible. The project involves technical, commercial, and financial deliverables as outlined in the tender documentation. All work must be completed according to Eskom safety and quality standards. The final deadline for all tender submissions is 06 July 2026 at 10h00.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 Mechanical Engineering (3ME)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB contractor grading of 3ME or higher
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must achieve a minimum functionality score of 70%
- Valid SARS tax compliance status
Contact & how to apply
Name: Le-Anne Moses
Email: moseslb@eskom.co.za
Phone: 021-941-5703
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format, categorized into Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other folders. No hard copies or compressed files will be accepted.
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