Long-distance transport services for Eskom employees.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the provision of long-distance transportation services for employees between Benoni (Lakeside Mall) and Kendal Power Station. The contract duration is 5 years (60 months). The service requires 5 vehicles for weekday shifts and 1 vehicle for day and night shifts, including public holidays. Vehicles must be 14-seater models, not older than 3 years, with specific safety and comfort features. The tender number is E3587GXMPKEN. A compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 08 October 2026 at 10h00 at Kendal Power Station. The closing date for submissions is 20 October 2026 at 10h00.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance status
- Affiliation to relevant Taxi Association and valid route permit
- Valid Traffic Business Number Registration Certificate (BNRC)
- Active passenger liability insurance cover
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications
- Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience
- Valid driver licenses and Professional Driving Permits (PrDP) for all drivers
- Audited annual financial statements
Contact & how to apply
Name: Absalom Muntu Mbokazi
Email: Mbokazam@eskom.co.za
Phone: 011-800-3631
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering site at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format, with price lists also in Excel. Total submission size is limited to 4 gigabytes.
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