Support and Maintenance of Huawei UPS Infrastructure.
Eskom
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Eskom is conducting a reverse e-auction for competitive pricing. Bidders must not include prices in their tenders.
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Eskom invites tenders for a four-year contract to provide support, maintenance, and monitoring for the Huawei Modular Smart Rack and Powerman 60kVA UPS infrastructure at the Westville Contact Centre in KwaZulu-Natal. The scope includes 24/7 emergency call-outs, OEM-aligned maintenance, firmware updates, and off-site monitoring of power and environmental systems. Bidders must provide a comprehensive maintenance methodology, root cause analysis procedures, and ensure spare parts availability in South Africa. The tender process includes a clarification meeting on 13 November 2026 and closes on 25 November 2026 at 10:00.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- 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 OEM training and competency for Huawei and Powerman equipment
- Operational presence within 120km of Westville, KwaZulu-Natal
- Valid SANAS accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COID/RMA/FEMA)
- Relevant ISO 9001 certification and SACPCMP registration for safety personnel
- Proof of electrical competency and technical qualifications for personnel
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nomusa Shabane
Email: manquznb@eskom.co.za
Phone: 031-710-5636
How to apply: Submit bids electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. Upload documents in PDF format under the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Safety, and Quality). Ensure individual files do not exceed 500MB and total submissions remain under 4GB.
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