Civil and Electrical Maintenance at Matla Power Station.
Eskom
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for a 60-month civil maintenance and electrical contract for Kriel Properties at Matla Power Station. The scope includes building renovations, plumbing, electrical repairs, and maintenance of Eskom housing and flats. Key deliverables involve routine maintenance, emergency breakdown services, and statutory inspections. The contractor must provide skilled personnel, including supervisors, technicians, and artisans, and manage logistics such as transport for staff and construction rubble. Work must be performed according to NEC3 Term Service Contract standards. The project requires strict adherence to safety, health, environmental, and quality (SHEQ) protocols, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliance. The contract includes a 120-day validity period and requires a site-specific safety plan. The contractor must also meet local content thresholds for designated materials like cement and steel. All work must be executed within the specified working hours, with a standby team available for after-hours emergencies.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 6 General Building (6GB)) — 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 6 GB or higher
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of CSD registration
- Valid SARS tax clearance certificate
- ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Electrical Contractors Certificate and ECB membership
- Valid NHBRC registration certificate
- Key personnel must hold relevant trade tests, diplomas, and safety qualifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nkinshi Hlongwa
Email: Hlongwns@eskom.co.za
Phone: 017-799-3601
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format under the designated folders: Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other. Price lists must be provided in both PDF and Excel formats.
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