Bus transportation for Eskom Kriel Power Station employees.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the provision of daily bus transportation services for employees residing in the Komati area to and from the Kriel Power Station. This project is governed by an NEC3 Term Service Contract for a duration of 60 months (5 years). The scope requires the provision of two 14-seater minibuses that meet strict safety and technical specifications, including ABS brakes, airbags, and tracking systems. The service includes both scheduled daily transport and unscheduled trips as required. The contractor is responsible for providing replacement vehicles during breakdowns and ensuring all drivers hold valid Professional Driving Permits (PrDP). The project includes mandatory skills development requirements for unemployed candidates and strict adherence to Eskom’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Quality Management standards. The tender reference number is E3505GXMPKRI, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 01 March 2027.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- 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 CSD registration
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid public transport operating permits and vehicle COF
- Proof of membership to a recognised local taxi association
- Valid Traffic Business Number Registration Certificate (BNRC)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Minimum R2 million passenger liability insurance
- Police clearance for all personnel
Contact & how to apply
Name: Annali Botha
Email: bothaab@eskom.co.za
Phone: 017-615-2653
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Ensure all documents are uploaded in PDF format (price lists also in Excel) under the correct folders, with a maximum file size of 50MB per file and 900MB total.
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