Selection of Black-Owned Enterprises for Eskom ESD Program.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is seeking 100% black-owned EMEs and QSEs to subcontract outage, maintenance, and works services at power stations. Eligible bidders must not have previously contracted with Eskom or ERI and must provide a financier letter for at least R26 million.
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Eskom Rotek Industries is seeking 100% black-owned Exempted Micro Enterprises and Qualifying Small Enterprises to act as Enterprise and Supplier Development beneficiaries. The selected companies will provide outage, maintenance, and works services for turbine and generator plants at various Eskom power stations across South Africa. This is a five-year opportunity where beneficiaries will be subcontracted by appointed Outage Service Contractors to perform at least 30% of the technical scope. Work includes mechanical maintenance, overhauls, and support services. The deadline for submissions is 30 November 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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.
Full requirements
- Must be 100% black-owned, controlled, and managed
- Must be registered with CIPC and National Treasury CSD
- Must provide valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Must provide financier letter of intent for at least R26 million
- Must be a new entrant with no prior Eskom/ERI contracts
- Must have no shareholding in prospective Outage Service Contractors
Contact & how to apply
Name: Phumzile Ncamane
Email: NcamanPG@eskom.co.za
Phone: 011-629-4546
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Eskom Tender Bulletin (https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za) or the National Treasury eTender Portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za). All documents must be in PDF format.
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