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Building and Infrastructure Maintenance Services at Drakensberg.

Eskom

In plain English

Eskom is procuring building and infrastructure maintenance services on an 'as and when required' basis for a period of five years. The tender does not specify eligibility criteria such as CSD, B-BBEE, or CIDB registrations.

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Closing date
1 October 2026
Location
Drakensberg Pumped Storage Schemes--uThukela District Municipality-
Estimated value
R 45 000 000
Published
4 September 2026
Tender no.
E3485GXPOU

Description

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the provision of building and infrastructure maintenance services at various Peaking Power Stations, including Drakensberg, Ingula, Gariep, Vanderkloof, Port Rex, and Gourikwa. This is a five-year contract performed on an 'as and when required' basis. The scope includes planned, preventative, corrective, reactive, and emergency maintenance for building envelopes, civil infrastructure, plumbing, electrical systems, and fire protection. Key deliverables include the submission of Task Order programmes, adherence to strict response times for emergency repairs, and the handover of all maintenance records and warranties upon project completion. All work must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Eskom’s quality standards. The project requires a high level of technical competency and the ability to manage multiple geographically dispersed sites concurrently.

What you need to qualify

  • CSD registrationRegistration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
  • B-BBEE certificateA B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
  • CIDB grading (Grade 6 Civil Engineering (6CE))A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
  • Letter of Good StandingCOID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
  • Other registrationAn industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).

Full requirements

  • Valid CIDB grading of 6CE/6GB or higher
  • Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
  • Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
  • Relevant trade certifications (Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection)
  • ISO 9001 compliant quality management system
  • Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
  • Audited annual financial statements
  • Compliance with local production thresholds for steel, cement, and electrical components
  • Security clearance (SAPS/AFIS) for all personnel

Contact & how to apply

Name: Sinazo Sizani

Email: SizaniSi@eskom.co.za

Phone: 021-941-5763

How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format under the specified folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other). No hard copies or zip files are accepted.

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