Refurbishment of Eskom Flow Laboratory Steel Pipes.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is seeking tenders for the refurbishment of steel pipes at their flow laboratory for 12 months. Eligible bidders must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or be on any sanctions list.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the refurbishment of carbon steel pipes at the Eskom Flow Laboratory in Rosherville, Johannesburg. The project involves a 12-month contract for the inspection, repair, sandblasting, and specialized coating of piping components ranging from 50mm to 1200mm in diameter. Key deliverables include the dismantling, transport, re-installation, and commissioning of pipes, as well as pressure testing and the provision of a 120-month workmanship warranty. The work requires specialized equipment, including a crane with a 21-meter knuckle boom. A non-compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 17 November 2026 via MS Teams. Bidders must achieve a 70% technical threshold to qualify. The tender closes on 25 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.
- 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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 5 Mechanical Engineering (5ME)) — 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 5 ME
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance status
- ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of personnel competency and four references for pipe refurbishment
Contact & how to apply
Name: Letsibogo Mahlatji
Email: MahlatLN@eskom.co.za
Phone: 017-749-5694
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering site at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. All documents must be in PDF format, with pricing schedules also provided in Excel. No zip files are permitted, and total submission size is limited to 4 gigabytes.
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