Perimeter Protection Works at Kusile Power Station
Eskom
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Eskom has issued a tender for the design and construction of perimeter protection works at the ex-GE Store, located at the Kusile Power Station in Mpumalanga. The project scope includes the installation of mechanical and electric fencing, patrol roads, stormwater drainage, and a comprehensive thermal imaging CCTV surveillance system. The successful bidder will be responsible for the full engineering design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning of these security systems. The project is governed by the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) and requires a project duration of eight months. All designs and construction activities must be signed off by ECSA-registered professionals. The tender requires a minimum functionality threshold of 70% for technical evaluation. The project is subject to specific Skills Development, Localisation, and Industrialisation (SDL&I) objectives, including mandatory subcontracting for contracts exceeding R30 million.
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 7 Civil Engineering (7CE)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- 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 Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- CIDB grading of 7CE, 7EP or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance status
- Key personnel registered with ECSA, SACPCMP, or SAGC
- Audited financial statements for the previous 18 months
- Compliance with Local Production and Content thresholds
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- ISO 9001 compliant Quality Management System
Contact & how to apply
Name: mulisa khomunala
Email: khomunm@eskom.co.za
Phone: 013-680-3266
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Eskom eTendering portal at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. All documents must be in PDF format, with pricing schedules provided in both PDF and Excel. The total submission size must not exceed 4 gigabytes.
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