MV/LV Maintenance & Repairs in Eastern Cape.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is seeking suppliers to develop a Contract Quality Plan to meet quality management requirements. Eligibility criteria are not specified in the text.
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This tender (E3379DXECOU) is for the maintenance and repair of Medium Voltage and Low Voltage overhead lines in the Cape Coastal Cluster of the Eastern Cape. Issued by Eskom, the project involves a panel of 50 contractors performing tasks such as fault finding, pole replacement, and street light maintenance on an 'as and when required' basis. The contract follows the NEC3 Option B format. Key deliverables include restoring customer supplies and managing materials according to Eskom standards. The tender is valid for 120 days from the closing date of 07 September 2026. Work will be allocated via Task Orders, and contractors must be prepared to operate under strict safety and quality regulations.
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 2 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (2EP)) — 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 2 EP PE or higher
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS e-filing tax compliance PIN
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- Valid medical fitness certificates for personnel
- Technical authorization: EC OU MV Outcome 4 and LV Authorisation
- Compliance with 100% local content threshold for powerline hardware
Contact & how to apply
Name: Thembakazi Wellem
Email: WellemT@eskom.co.za
Phone: 043-703-2378
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal. Bidders must upload all required documents in PDF format, with price lists also provided in Excel. Ensure the total submission size does not exceed 900MB.
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