Support and Maintenance for Data Centers and PMDCs
Eskom
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Eskom is procuring support and maintenance services for data centers, server rooms, and PMDCs. Eligible bidders must provide a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit and comply with local procurement and subcontracting requirements.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is inviting tenders for a five-year support and maintenance contract for Data Centers, Server Rooms, and Portable Modular Data Centers (PMDC). The work involves routine maintenance, repairs, and support services across various Eskom sites in South Africa. Key deliverables include monthly and quarterly maintenance reports, a Contract Quality Plan, and adherence to strict service level agreements. The project requires a phased onboarding approach for server rooms as existing contracts expire. The tender is open to qualified service providers capable of managing maintenance routines, including electrical, HVAC, and fire suppression systems. The closing date for submission is 27 November 2026 at 10:00 AM. A non-compulsory virtual clarification meeting is scheduled for 05 November 2026 via Microsoft Teams.
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
- Valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- ISO 9001 certification or documented compliant QMS
- Valid ECSA registration or accreditation
- Valid Tax Compliance status via SARS e-filing PIN
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
- Proof of local operational presence within the relevant cluster
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mbulelo Mncengani
Email: MncengMS@eskom.co.za
Phone: 011-800-2877
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za/. All documents must be in PDF format, with price lists provided in both PDF and Excel. The total submission size must not exceed 4 gigabytes.
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