Maintenance of ducting and air heaters at Matimba Power Station.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is gathering information for the maintenance of ducting, dampers, and tubular air heaters during outages at Matimba Power Station. There are no specific eligibility requirements stated.
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This Request for Information (RFI) is issued by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd for the Matimba Power Station. The project focuses on the maintenance of ducting, dampers, and tubular air heaters during planned outages and interim repairs. Key deliverables include inspection, wall thickness testing, tube plugging, and the repair of mechanical components like hangers and bellows. Respondents must provide a proposed solution, project timelines, a Quality Control Plan, and indicative pricing. The goal is to gather market data to assist Eskom in developing a maintenance strategy to improve operational performance. The submission deadline is 12 November 2026.
Full requirements
- Must hold valid ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications
- Must comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993
- Proven experience in coal-fired power station maintenance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mabuse Erick Maila
Email: MailaME@eskom.co.za
Phone: 014-763-8816
How to apply: Submissions can be made via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. Alternatively, information can be emailed to the Procurement Manager at makamudh@eskom.co.za or delivered as a hard copy to the physical address specified in the tender office documentation.
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