Supply and Installation of UPS and Batteries for Oil Labs
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring the supply, delivery, and installation of UPS and batteries for laboratories in Bloemfontein, Klerksdorp, Port Elizabeth, and Witbank. Eligible bidders must comply with Eskom's standard conditions and submit electronically via the E-tendering site.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the supply, delivery, and installation of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units and batteries. The work will be performed at four Eskom Oil Laboratories located in Bloemfontein, Klerksdorp, Port Elizabeth, and Witbank. Key deliverables include the provision of equipment, maintenance services, and consumables for laboratory glassware washers. Suppliers must ensure a 48-hour turnaround time after receiving a Purchase Order and provide spares directly from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The tender requires a minimum technical threshold score of 75% to qualify. A non-compulsory clarification meeting will be held via MS Teams on 22 September 2026. The tender closes on 30 September 2026 at 10h00.
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 Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS tax compliance status
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System
- Signed Eskom OHS, Environmental, and 37(2) legal agreements
- Three years' relevant experience and technical competency for MIELE equipment
- Latest audited annual financial statements
Contact & how to apply
Name: Letsibogo Mahlatji
Email: MahlatLN@eskom.co.za
Phone: 017-749-5694
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-Tendering portal. All documents must be in PDF format, with price lists also provided in Excel. No zip files are permitted, and the total submission size must not exceed 4GB.
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