Fabrication and Installation of Suction Strainer at Kusile.
Eskom
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the fabrication and installation of an absorber bleed system suction strainer at the Kusile Power Station (Tender Number: E3805GXMPKUS). The project involves producing manufacturing drawings, workshop fabrication, transportation, and site installation, including welding and rubber lining. The work is critical for the station's Wet Flue Gas Desulphurisation system. The contract follows the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC3) format. A non-compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 17 November 2026 via Microsoft Teams. The tender validity period is 280 days. Bidders must achieve a minimum technical threshold of 70% to be considered. The project is outage-dependent, requiring installation within a 20-day window. All submissions must be completed by 10:00 on 09 December 2026.
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.
- 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 3834-2 (SAIW) certification for mechanical fabrication
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (SARS PIN)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
- ISO 9001 compliant Quality Management System
- Professional registration with ECSA, SACPMP, or SAID
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sebotso Lorraine Maepa
Email: maepasl@eskom.co.za
Phone: 013-647-6728
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. The system restricts individual file sizes to 500MB, with a total submission limit of 4GB. No hard copies or zip files will be accepted.
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