Provision of Meter Reading Services for Eskom.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring meter reading, special readings, and move in/out services in Mthatha & Aliwal North Zones in Eastern Cape. Eligible bidders must comply with Eskom's OHS requirements and provide evidence of relevant experience and resources.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the provision of meter reading, special readings, and move-in/move-out services in the Mthatha and Aliwal North zones of the Eastern Cape. The contract is an NEC3 Term Service Contract with a 36-month duration. Key deliverables include accurate meter readings, GPS data collection, reporting of faulty equipment, and site maintenance. The contractor must manage a team of up to 10 meter readers and one admin support person. Bidders must provide fit-for-purpose vehicles, specialized electrical tools, and PPE. The tender evaluation includes a functionality threshold of 80%. The closing date for this tender is 17 July 2026 at 10:00 am.
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 Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Proof of CSD registration
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid B-BBEE Certificate or sworn affidavit
- ISO 9001 compliant Quality Management System
- Staff certifications: LVOR 001, OHS Act, HIRA, and electrical measuring instruments
- Proof of vehicle ownership or valid lease agreements
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ezile Pupane
Email: pupanee@eskom.co.za
Phone: 043-703-5449
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering site at https://www.eskom.co.za/tenders/. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format, with price lists in Excel. The total submission limit is 4 gigabytes.
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