Provision of Welding and Machining Services at Gariep Power Station.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring welding, machining, and associated services for the Gariep Hydroelectric Power Station during scheduled outages. No specific eligibility criteria such as CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB, or PSIRA are stated.
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Eskom invites tenders for the provision of welding, machining, and associated services at the Gariep Hydroelectric Power Station. The project involves specialized repairs to turbine components, including spiral casing liners, stay vanes, and runner blades, over a 5-year term. Work will be executed during planned Mini Overhaul outages scheduled between 2027 and 2028. The contract follows the NEC3 Term Service Contract model. Bidders must demonstrate technical proficiency in welding and machining, and ensure all work complies with Eskom’s quality and safety standards. The tender is open to qualified mechanical engineering contractors capable of meeting strict technical and quality thresholds.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- CIDB grading (Grade 6 Mechanical Engineering (6ME)) — 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 6ME or higher
- Proof of Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- ISO 9001 and ISO 3834-2 certification
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
- WPS/WPQR authorized by IWE/IWT and AIA
- Personnel: SAIW Level 2 Inspector, Boilermaker, and N3 Mechanical Engineering
Contact & how to apply
Name: Chevon Dedre Goldstone-May
Email: GoldstCD@eskom.co.za
Phone: 021-522-1899
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom eTendering portal at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. All documents must be in PDF format, with pricing schedules provided in both PDF and Excel. Ensure all files are uploaded before the closing date.
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