Purchase and removal of used oils for Eskom.
Eskom
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Eskom is conducting a tender process for unspecified goods, work, 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 invites tenders for the purchase, collection, and removal of various scrap and used oils, including turbine, transformer, and lube oils. The work will be performed on an 'as and when required' basis over a 36-month period. Project sites are located across Mpumalanga, including Eskompark, regional distribution centers, substations, and customer network centers. The successful bidder is responsible for the safe handling, loading, and transportation of the oils, ensuring all sites are left clean. The purchaser must provide all necessary labor, certified equipment, and transport. This is a 'voetstoots' (as is) sale. Bidders must ensure all activities comply with strict environmental and safety standards. The tender closing date is 18 November 2026 at 10:00 AM.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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.
- 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 SARS Tax Clearance Certificate
- B-BBEE verification certificate or DTI affidavit
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Company registration documents and director ID copies
- Valid secondhand goods, hazardous transport, and waste transporter licenses
- Proof of membership with the Rose Foundation
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- Valid medical fitness certificates (Red ticket) for personnel
- Personnel must hold PrDP-D and Code EC1/EC licenses
- Vehicle Operator Card for dangerous goods
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification
- Personnel SHE competency training (First aid, HAZMAT, Risk assessment)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ntsako Nkanyana
Email: nkanyan@eskom.co.za
Phone: 013-693-2872
How to apply: Submit all documents in PDF format to Informaltendering@eskom.co.za. The email subject line must contain only the enquiry number 'OLT2128248'. Ensure attachments do not exceed 10MB per email. A confirmation email should be received upon successful submission.
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