Dredging Services at Arnot Power Station.
Eskom
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Eskom invites tenders for the dredging of high-level and low-level Ash Water Return Dams at Arnot Power Station. The work will be performed on an as-and-when-required basis over a 36-month period. Key deliverables include bathymetric surveys, sludge removal, dewatering, and the transport and disposal of waste to licensed facilities. The project is issued by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. The closing date for submissions is 13 October 2026 at 10:00. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience in pollution control dam dredging and waste disposal completed within the last five years. The tender remains valid for 120 working days from the closing date.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 6 Civil Engineering (6CE)) — 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB grading of 6CE or higher
- Valid CSD registration
- Valid COIDA certificate of good standing
- ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 industry certifications
- Valid tax compliance status (ITA34C)
- Hazardous waste transporter certification and proof of driver competency
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mokhele Ramabusa
Email: RamabuMM@eskom.co.za
Phone: 013-297-9849
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format into the designated Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other folders. The price list must be provided in both PDF and Excel formats.
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