On-site gardening maintenance at Kendal Power Station.
Eskom
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Eskom is seeking service contracts for the 2025/2026 tax year. Eligible bidders are contractors supplying services to Eskom, including individuals, companies, close corporations, or trusts.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is inviting tenders for the provision of on-site gardening maintenance services at the Kendal Power Station. The contract will run for a period of five years on an as-and-when required basis. The scope of work includes mowing, edge trimming, pruning, garden waste removal, firebreak maintenance, and the scientific control of invasive species. A compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 23 June 2026 at the Horticulture Boardroom, Kendal Power Station. Bidders must achieve a minimum technical functionality score of 70% to qualify for further evaluation. The tender validity period is 120 days from the closing date of 02 July 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.
- 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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS tax clearance certificate or e-filing PIN
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification
- Proof of ownership or access to required gardening equipment
- Certified personnel qualifications (Matric, ND Diploma, and competency certificates)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Kgopolo Ngomane
Email: ngomank@eskom.co.za
Phone: 013-647-6815
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) before 10:00 AM on 02 July 2026.
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