Cleaning and Maintenance Services at Grootvlei and Vaal Dams
Eskom
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Eskom is procuring services for cleaning dams, drains, and channels at Grootvlei Power Station. Eligibility requirements are not specified in the text.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Limited invites tenders for the cleaning of dams, drains, and channels at Grootvlei Power Station and the Vaal Dam. The scope includes desilting, dredging, and cleaning of Ash Water Return (AWR) dams, pollution control dams, ash dam decanting systems, terminal reservoirs, clarifiers, and sludge dams. Additionally, the contract requires the operation and maintenance of the oil skimmer plant, including the provision of eight operators for 12-hour shifts. The contract is structured as an 'as and when required' service agreement for a duration of 60 months. Key deliverables include sonar surveys, CCTV inspections, waste disposal certificates, and site rehabilitation. The work must be performed in accordance with Eskom’s SHEQ policies and relevant environmental and safety legislation.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 7 Civil Engineering (7CE)) — 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
- CIDB contractor grading of 8CE, 7CE PE, or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance status PIN
- Registration on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- ISO 9001 certification or documented Quality Management System
- Minimum 3-5 verifiable references with completion certificates
- Qualified Site Supervisor, Safety Officer, and Operators with CVs
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nsukuzonke Buthelezi
Email: ButhelN3@eskom.co.za
Phone: 017-779-8708
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. Documents must be uploaded into the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other) in PDF or Excel format, with a maximum file size of 50MB per file.
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