Design and Construction of Waste to Energy Facility.
Eskom
In plain English
A waste to energy test facility is being procured. Eligible bidders are those with a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, and compliance with South African environmental, safety, and engineering requirements.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the design, supply, construction, and commissioning of a 50-100kW thermal Waste to Energy Test Facility. The project is located at the Eskom Research, Testing and Innovation Centre in Rosherville, Johannesburg. The contract duration is 24 months, with a project start date scheduled for 01 November 2026. Key deliverables include detailed engineering designs, procurement of mechanical and electrical systems, site construction, and final commissioning. The facility will serve as a test platform to validate waste-to-energy technologies. A mandatory clarification meeting is scheduled for 18 August 2026. The tender closing date is 26 August 2026 at 10:00 AM. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability and provide a comprehensive project programme for design, construction, and testing phases.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- CIDB grading (Grade 4 Electrical Engineering (Building) (4EB)) — 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 contractor grading of 4EB, 4EP, or higher
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- ISO 9001 QMS certification
- Compliance with local content and production thresholds
Contact & how to apply
Name: Jeanette Makume
Email: makumej@eskom.co.za
Phone: 011-800-5642
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za/. No hard copy submissions will be accepted. Bidders must confirm attendance for the clarification meeting via email to makumej@eskom.co.za at least two working days before the meeting date.
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