Workshop and Plant Services at Lethabo Power Station
Eskom
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd has issued an Invitation to Tender (E3225GXGPLET) for the provision of Platter Shop Workshop and Plant Services, Mill 4000 Hrs Services, and core crew support at Lethabo Power Station. The work will take place in the Free State, approximately 18 km from Vereeniging. The contract duration is five years, ending in 2030. Key deliverables include mill and feeder repairs, manufacturing of plant spares, and ongoing maintenance support. The tender is governed by the NEC3 Term Service Contract. Bidders must achieve a minimum technical threshold of 80% to qualify. The closing date for submissions is 17 August 2026 at 10:00 AM.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- 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 contractor grading of 6ME or higher
- Valid ISO 3834:2021 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of compliance with the Employment Equity Act
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tlalane Motshabaesi
Email: motshatm@eskom.co.za
Phone: 016-457-5414
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal. Documents must be uploaded into the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other) in PDF format. Price lists must be provided in both PDF and Excel formats.
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