SSC Drive Replacement at Matimba Power Station.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is seeking to upgrade the SSC Drive Gearbox at Matimba Power Station. Eligible bidders must be registered on the CSD.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the Submerged Scraper Conveyor (SSC) Drive Replacement project at Matimba Power Station. The project involves removing existing electro-mechanical drive systems on six units and replacing them with new electro-hydraulic drive systems. The scope covers mechanical, electrical, and control and instrumentation (C&I) engineering, including design, installation, testing, and commissioning. The contract duration is 38 months. Key deliverables include a Contract Quality Plan, detailed project schedules, and training for Eskom technical staff. Bidders must attend a compulsory clarification meeting on 02 September 2026 at the Matimba Power Station Lapa Auditorium. The tender closing date is 15 September 2026 at 10:00.
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 7 Mechanical Engineering (7ME)) — 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 contractor grading of 7ME or higher
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS tax compliance status
- Valid ISO 9001 certification
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Key personnel must hold ECSA professional registration
Contact & how to apply
Name: Kamogelo Nkadimeng
Email: nkadimmg@eskom.co.za
Phone: 011-800-3720
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format into the designated folders: Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other. The price list must be submitted in both PDF and Excel formats.
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