Facilities Management for Upington Zone, Northern Cape
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring technical service and maintenance for Upington Zone Facilities on an 'as and when' required basis. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 5GB or higher and provide a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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Eskom Holdings Northern Cape Operating Unit invites tenders for the provision of facilities maintenance services within the Upington Zone. The scope of work covers technical services and maintenance across various trades, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, and civil works. This contract will be executed on an 'as and when' required basis over a three-year period. The project is classified as a high-risk OHS tender and requires strict adherence to Eskom’s quality, safety, and environmental standards. Key deliverables include regular maintenance inspections, detailed reporting, and the development of skills for unemployed graduates. Tenderers are expected to manage site-specific risks and ensure all work complies with the NEC3 Term Service Contract framework. The tender process involves a minimum functionality threshold of 80% and may include a reverse e-auction.
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 5 General Building (5GB)) — 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 grading of 5GB or higher
- Registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance status
- Valid IOPSA plumbing or Department of Labour electrical registration
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- SACPCMP registration for Safety Officers and relevant professionals
- ISO 9001 compliant Quality Management System
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lerato Monare
Email: monarelc@eskom.co.za
Phone: 051-404-2045
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za/login. No hard copy submissions will be accepted. All queries must be directed in writing to the Eskom Representative, Lerato Monare, at monarelc@eskom.co.za.
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