Repair and Upgrade of Ash Dam Systems at Matla Power Station
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring the installation of additional drains at the Ash Dam Facility, including vibrating wire piezometers. Contractors must comply with legal and safety requirements, but specific eligibility criteria are not stated.
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This tender, issued by Eskom for the Matla Power Station, focuses on improving Ash Dam stability through the repair and installation of filter drains and vibrating wire piezometers. The project involves a pilot phase of 12 drains followed by the installation of 48 additional drains, alongside the setup of 16 automated piezometers. The work includes site establishment, geotechnical testing, waste disposal, and electrical modifications. The contract duration is 12 to 16 months. Key deliverables include a comprehensive safety file, quality control plans, and as-built documentation. The project requires adherence to strict environmental, health, and safety standards, including the use of local labor from the Kriel community and a 2% Corporate Social Investment spend. The tender is subject to a 70% functionality threshold and requires compliance with specific technical and civil engineering standards.
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 6 Civil Engineering (6CE)) — 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 CE Level 6 or higher
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance status
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification
- ECSA professional registration for design sign-off
- Proof of local content compliance for steel and cement
Contact & how to apply
Name: Katlego Tsatsane
Email: tsatsak@eskom.co.za
Phone: 017-612-9156
How to apply: Submissions must be made electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at Tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format into the designated Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other folders. No hard copies will be accepted.
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