Maintenance of coal plant actuators at Kendal Power Station.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is seeking service contracts for the 2025/2026 tax year. Eligible bidders are contractors who supply services to Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd and its subsidiaries.
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This tender is for the maintenance, servicing, and repair of coal plant electro-hydraulic actuators and power pack systems at the Kendal Power Station. Issued by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, the contract will run for a period of 5 years. The scope of work includes weekly inspections, preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and major overhauls of various hydraulic components, including actuators, scoop tanks, and power packs. The contractor must provide their own tools, transport, and a workshop facility for off-site repairs. The service provider must be available for emergency breakdowns with a maximum response time of 2 hours. The project requires the submission of monthly technical inspection reports and detailed repair quotations for breakdown works. The tender is governed by the NEC 3 Term Service Contract and includes specific requirements for skills development and local content.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- CIDB grading — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- 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)
- ISO 9001:2015 certification or equivalent documented QMS
- Valid COIDA certificate of good standing
- Relevant industry certifications such as CIDB grading
- Must possess workshop facility and hydraulic systems technical competency
- Attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting on 12 August 2026
Contact & how to apply
Name: Kgopolo Ngomane
Email: ngomank@eskom.co.za
Phone: 013-647-6815
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Eskom eTendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format under the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other) before the closing date of 19 August 2026 at 10:00 am.
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