Purchase and removal of vandalized transformer at Nantes Substation.
Eskom
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This tender is for the purchase, collection, and removal of a 5 MVA vandalized transformer (Serial Number 73151) located at the Nantes Substation. The item is sold on an as-is basis, and the successful bidder is responsible for all labor, equipment, and transport required for safe removal. The site must be left clean after the work is finished. The project is issued by Eskom. The closing date for submissions is 06 August 2026 at 10:00 am. Bidders must arrange for a site viewing by emailing the contact person before the end of business on 03 August 2026. All work must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- 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 SARS Tax Clearance Certificate
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or DTI affidavit
- Valid SAPS second-hand goods certificate
- Proof of registration on National Treasury CSD
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- Valid medical fitness certificates for all employees
- Valid rigging and crane operator training certificates
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sylvia Maluleke
Email: malulesw@eskom.co.za
Phone: 015-299-0035
How to apply: Submissions must be sent via email to Informaltendering@eskom.co.za. The subject line must contain only the enquiry number OLT2128205. All files must be in PDF format and the total attachment size must not exceed 10MB.
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