Building and Infrastructure Maintenance at Gariep Hydro Station.
Eskom
This tender closed on 8 October 2026
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In plain English
Eskom is procuring building and infrastructure maintenance services on an 'as and when required' basis at peaking sites for five years. No specific bidder eligibility criteria such as CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB, or PSIRA are stated.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the provision of building and infrastructure maintenance services on an 'as and when required' basis. The contract spans five years and covers six peaking power stations: Drakensberg, Ingula, Gariep, Vanderkloof, Port Rex, and Gourikwa. The scope includes preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance for building envelopes, electrical systems, plumbing, civil infrastructure, and fire protection. Key deliverables include the submission of detailed method statements, quality control plans, and the maintenance of an emergency response roster. Bidders must demonstrate technical competency and provide qualified personnel for all trades. The work is task-order based, with no guaranteed minimum quantity or value. All services must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Eskom’s quality management standards. The tender requires a minimum technical functionality score of 70% to qualify for further consideration.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 4 Civil Engineering (4CE)) — 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB grading of 4CE, 4GB, or higher
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- ISO 9001 compliant Quality Management System
- Personnel must hold valid security clearance
- Must meet local content thresholds for steel, cement, and electrical components
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sinazo Sizani
Email: SizaniSi@eskom.co.za
Phone: 021-941-5763
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format under the specified folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other). No zip or condensed files are accepted. Refer to the specific Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the exact closing date and time.
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