Supply and refurbishment of valves for Matla Power Station.
Eskom
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Supply and refurbishment of valves are being procured. Bidders must have a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit and meet local content requirements.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the supply, delivery, and refurbishment of industrial valves at the Matla Power Station. This is a 36-month contract on an 'as and when required' basis. The scope includes safety, ball, butterfly, gate, and plug valves, covering pre-work inspection, refurbishment, and testing. Tenderers must source candidates from the Kriel/Matla Feeder areas and provide skills development for mechanical fitters, valve technicians, welders, and quality control officers. A 100% local content threshold applies to specific steel and valve components. The tender follows an 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system. A clarification meeting is scheduled for 15 September 2026, with the tender closing on 30 September 2026.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 8 Mechanical Engineering (8ME)) — 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 Level 8 ME grading
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management certification
- Proof of CSD registration
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Compliance with local content thresholds for designated sectors
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Three-year safety record
- Audited financial statements for previous 18 months
- Proof of 16 Bar valve test bench capability
Contact & how to apply
Name: Abegail Mabuza
Email: Abegailm@eskom.co.za
Phone: 011-800-6943
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering system at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format, with price lists in Excel. The total submission limit is 4GB.
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