Supply and Support of Drone System for Eskom.
Eskom
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Eskom is procuring services related to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) compliance. Eligible bidders must comply with Eskom's OHS requirements and submit necessary documentation.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Limited invites tenders for the supply, delivery, training, and technical support of a specialized drone system for inspection and application in fossil power plants. The project duration is 12 months. The drone must be capable of 3D scanning, Lidar navigation in GPS-denied environments, and thermal imaging within dusty, ash-laden boiler conditions. Key deliverables include one drone unit, accessories, flight control software, operator training, and 12 months of technical support. The work will be conducted at Eskom Research, Testing and Development in Rosherville. Bidders must achieve a 70% functionality threshold based on technical specifications, experience, and training capabilities. The tender is governed by NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3) Option A. The closing date for submission is 28 October 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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Valid CSD registration
- Valid SARS tax compliance status
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- ISO 9001 certification and documented QMS
- Signed environmental policy and impact register
- OHS plan, risk assessment, policy, and signed 37(2) agreement
- Valid OEM supply or reselling agreement
- Proof of Employment Equity Act compliance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Spha Madondo
Email: madondst@eskom.co.za
Phone: 011-516-7994
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 (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other) before the closing date and time.
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