Procurement of Enterprise Historian Solution for Eskom.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is seeking suppliers to meet minimum quality requirements for products and services, requiring a Quality Management System based on ISO 9001. All existing and potential suppliers to Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd can bid.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the procurement and implementation of an Enterprise Historian solution for the Distribution (Dx) and National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA). The project requires the deployment of two separate instances, one at Megawatt Park and one at Simmerpan, to manage data collection, modelling, and analytics. The contract duration is 72 months, comprising a 24-month implementation phase and 60 months of support and maintenance. Key deliverables include a system capable of handling 10 million tags, 99.9% availability, and integration with various operational systems. A clarification meeting is scheduled for 21 September 2026, and the tender closing date is 13 October 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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must hold ISO 9001 and SOC 1 & 2 Type II certifications
- Must provide proof of OEM accreditation for third-party solutions
- Must provide audited financial statements for the previous 18 months
- Must provide valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS e-filing PIN
- Must provide proof of compliance with Employment Equity Act and COIDA
- Must provide security vetting documentation for all personnel and subcontractors
- Must provide proof of cyber liability and technology errors and omissions insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Herman Mhlongo
Email: mhlongh@eskom.co.za
Phone: 011-516-7653
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering website at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Documents must be uploaded into the designated Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other folders. Files must not exceed 50MB each, with a total submission limit of 900MB.
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