Ultrasonic Inspection Services at Nuclear Unit.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring specialized ultrasonic inspection services for the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station on an as-needed basis. Eligible bidders must comply with Eskom's requirements for NDT personnel certification and equipment standards.
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Eskom invites tenders for the provision of specialized ultrasonic inspection services at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station. The work involves non-destructive testing, including phased array ultrasonic inspections, wall thickness monitoring, and flow-accelerated corrosion assessments on pressure vessels and piping. These services are required on an 'as and when required' basis to support maintenance outages and general plant operations over a five-year period. The scope covers safety class 1, 2, 3, and non-safety systems. Key deliverables include technical inspection reports, adherence to strict nuclear safety and quality standards, and the upskilling of local candidates in Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) Level 1. The project is classified as Q2/L2, and all work must comply with Pressure Equipment Regulations and Occupational Health and Safety 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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- 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 CSD registration and tax compliance status
- NDT personnel certified to Level II PAUT/GUL and KAR-240
- Equipment calibration and radiological safety compliance per IAEA/KAA standards
- Valid COID registration and Letter of Good Standing
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Completed security screening, medical exams, and site-specific safety training
Contact & how to apply
Name: Isabela Memela
Email: MemelaSI@eskom.co.za
Phone: 021-522-3852
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal. Documents must be uploaded into the designated Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other folders in PDF format, with price lists also provided in Excel. No zip files are permitted.
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