Inspection and removal of ash/coal blockages at Lethabo Power Station.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring services for inspections and removal of ash and clinkers at Lethabo Power Station over five years. Eligible bidders must comply with Eskom's safety and procedural standards.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the inspection and removal of fly ash bunker compartments and coal silo ash/coal hang-ups and clinkers at Lethabo Power Station. This is a five-year contract performed on an as-and-required basis. Key deliverables include the safe removal of blockages to allow for refurbishment, the provision of all necessary rope access equipment, and the issuance of safety clearance certificates. The work requires a team of five, including a supervisor and safety officer, all trained in rope access and confined space rescue. The closing date is 14 September 2026 at 10h00. A compulsory clarification meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams on 26 August 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.
- 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 ISO 9001 certification or documented Quality Management System
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in rope access with three verifiable references
- Personnel must hold Level 1-3 Rope Access and Confined Space certifications
- Safety Officers must hold valid SACPCMP registration
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Tax compliance verified via SARS e-filing PIN
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mkateko Maluleke
Email: malulemc@eskom.co.za
Phone: 016-457-5023
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal (https://eTendering.eskom.co.za). Documents must be uploaded into the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other) in PDF format, with price lists also provided in Excel. Total submission size is restricted to 4GB.
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