Purchase and removal of scrap metal at Eskom sites.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is inviting tenders for the purchase, collection, and removal of scrap ferrous metal from distribution sites in Free State. Eligible bidders must not be on any international sanctions list or restricted by National Treasury.
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Eskom invites bids for the purchase, collection, and removal of scrap ferrous metal from various distribution sites across the Free State. This project will run for 24 months, starting in January 2027, on an as-and-when-required basis. The scope includes clearing steel, insulators, and line hardware, ensuring sites are left clean, and managing any potential oil spills. Bidders must have the technical capacity to handle these materials and must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. All scrap is sold on an as-is basis. The closing date for this tender is 19 November 2026.
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.
- 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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS tax compliance status
- Valid SAPS second-hand goods dealer license
- Valid COIDA letter of good standing
Contact & how to apply
Name: Maxi Wesi
Email: wesim@eskom.co.za
Phone: 051-404-2310
How to apply: Submit your bid electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal. Upload documents into the designated Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other folders. Ensure all files are in PDF or Excel format, with a maximum size of 50MB per file and 900MB in total.
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