Purchase and removal of scrap transformer in Welkom.
Eskom
In plain English
Purchase, collection, and removal of a scrap 2.5 MVA transformer without oil. Bidders must be registered with CSD and have a valid B-BBEE certificate.
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Eskom is inviting bids for the purchase, collection, and removal of one scrap 2.5 MVA transformer located at Holdings 3 in Welkom. The equipment is sold in its current condition. The successful bidder must manage the removal process, including any necessary on-site cutting and the handling of residual oil. Bidders are required to attend a non-compulsory site inspection to qualify for the tender. Key deliverables include a technical inventory list, a method statement, a health and safety plan, and a disposal procedure for ferrous metals. The project must be completed by the closing date of 18 September 2026.
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 Tax Clearance Certificate
- Proof of CSD registration
- Valid B-BBEE status documentation
- Valid second-hand goods dealer license or SAPS certificate
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COID)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Maxi Wesi
Email: wesim@eskom.co.za
Phone: 051-404-2310
How to apply: Submit your bid via email to Informaltendering@eskom.co.za. The email subject line must contain only the enquiry number 'OLT2128218'. All documents must be in PDF format, and the total attachment size must not exceed 10MB.
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