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Building and Infrastructure Maintenance at Vanderkloof Hydro Station.

Eskom

In plain English

Eskom is procuring building and infrastructure maintenance services on an 'as and when required' basis for peaking sites over five years. Eligibility requirements are not specified in the text.

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Closing date
7 October 2026
Location
Free State--Xhariep District Municipality-
Estimated value
R 25 000 000
Published
4 September 2026
Tender no.
E3488GXPOU

Description

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the provision of building and infrastructure maintenance services at six Peaking sites: Drakensberg, Ingula, Gariep, Vanderkloof, Port Rex, and Gourikwa Power Stations. The contract is for a period of five years on an 'as and when required' basis. The scope includes planned, preventative, reactive, and emergency maintenance for building envelopes, plumbing, electrical systems, fire protection, and civil infrastructure like roads and fencing. Bidders must attend a compulsory virtual clarification meeting via Microsoft Teams to qualify. The tender requires a minimum technical functionality score of 70%. All work must be performed by competent personnel, and the contractor must provide a contract manager and named supervisors for tasks. The first project plan is due within two weeks of the contract date.

What you need to qualify

  • CSD registrationRegistration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
  • B-BBEE certificateA B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
  • CIDB grading (Grade 4 Civil Engineering (4CE))A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
  • Letter of Good StandingCOID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
  • Other registrationAn industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).

Full requirements

  • Valid CIDB grading of 4CE, 4GB or higher
  • Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
  • Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
  • ISO 9001 compliant quality management system
  • Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
  • Personnel must hold valid SAPS/AFIS security clearance
  • Relevant trade licenses (e.g., Wireman's License, Plumbing certification)

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 into the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other). No zip files are accepted. Ensure all mandatory returnables are included before the closing date.

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