Construction of Control Room and Facilities at Eskom Site.
Eskom
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Eskom is conducting a tender process for unspecified goods, works, or services. Eligible bidders must comply with the criteria in the Tender Data and cannot subcontract 100% of the work.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is inviting tenders for the construction of a permanent control room, boardroom, and ablution facility at the Eskom Research Corona Cage Test Facility in Sunninghill. The project involves dismantling the existing portable office and constructing a new facility to house control panels, workstations, and meeting areas. The contract follows the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC3) Option B, with a project duration of six months. Key deliverables include structural construction, electrical installations, and plumbing. A compulsory site meeting is scheduled for 02 September 2026 at the Corona Cage Test Facility. Bidders must provide experienced personnel, including a Construction Manager and Site Agent, and demonstrate relevant project experience. The project is expected to be completed by 28 February 2027.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 General Building (3GB)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB grading of 3GB or 3SQ or higher
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Mandatory 30% subcontracting to EME/QSE black-owned enterprises
- Compliance with 2.5% Construction Skills Development Goal (CSDG)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
Contact & how to apply
Name: Thembekile Matshaya
Email: MatshaTB@eskom.co.za
Phone: 011-800-3046
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za/. Documents must be uploaded into the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and SHEQ) before the closing date of 14 September 2026 at 10:00 am.
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