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Refurbishment of Turbine Auxiliary Oil Pumps at Grootvlei.

Eskom

In plain English

Eskom is seeking service providers for the refurbishment of Turbine Seal oil, Seal oil Vacuum, Stator Coolant, and Ammonia Dosing Pumps at Grootvlei Power Station. Bidders must comply with Eskom's OHS requirements and demonstrate technical capability.

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Closing date
14 September 2026
Location
Grootvlei Power Station-Grootvlei-Balfour-2024
Estimated value
R 25 000 000
Published
28 August 2026
Tender no.
E2182GXMPGROR

Description

Eskom invites tenders for the refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps at Grootvlei Power Station. The scope includes seal oil pumps, vacuum pumps, stator coolant pumps, and ammonia dosing pumps. The contract will run for a period of five years. Key deliverables include collecting damaged equipment, performing repairs to OEM specifications, conducting performance and pressure testing, and submitting detailed inspection reports and data books. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability, with a minimum functionality threshold of 70% required for consideration. A clarification meeting is scheduled for 07 September 2026 via Microsoft Teams. The tender closes on 14 September 2026. All work must comply with Eskom’s health, safety, and quality standards.

What you need to qualify

  • CSD registrationRegistration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
  • Tax clearanceA valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
  • B-BBEE certificateA B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
  • Letter of Good StandingCOID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.

Full requirements

  • Proof of CSD registration and valid SARS Tax Compliance Status
  • Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
  • Valid COIDA certificate of good standing
  • Evidence of five recent pump or pressure test reports
  • Commitment to 70 percent local content threshold

Contact & how to apply

Name: Manala Mabhena

Email: MabhenMM@eskom.co.za

Phone: 017-779-8789

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). Price lists must be provided in both PDF and Excel formats.

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