Fabrication and Machining Services for Kusile Power Station
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring fabrication, rolling, and machining services for Kusile Power Station over 5 years during outages. Eligibility requirements are not explicitly stated in the text.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the provision of fabrication, rolling, and machining services at Kusile Power Station. This is a non-exclusive, five-year term service contract performed during outage periods. The scope includes boiler, turbine, and plant maintenance, requiring 24/7 on-site representation during outages. Key deliverables include outage execution plans, manpower curves, quality control plans, and method statements. The contractor must supply skilled personnel and heavy machinery, including CNC lathes and boring mills. Work is performed based on task orders, and the contractor must adhere to strict safety, environmental, and quality management standards. The contract is governed by the NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3) framework.
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.
Full requirements
- Must hold valid ISO 9001:2015 certification
- Must hold valid ISO 3834-2 (SAIW) certification for fusion welding
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Must provide valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Must provide proof of OHS competency and signed OHS policy
- Must provide latest audited annual financial statements
- Must provide proof of ownership or lease for workshop and machinery
- Must provide valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sebotso Lorraine Maepa
Email: maepasl@eskom.co.za
Phone: 013-647-6728
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Submissions must be uploaded in PDF format under the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, Other) before the closing date of 04 September 2026 at 10:00.
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