Verification and Maintenance of Instruments at Arnot Power Station
Eskom
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the verification, calibration, maintenance, repair, and supply of portable testing and measuring instruments at Arnot Power Station. This is a 36-month contract (extendable to 60 months) under the NEC3 Term Service Contract (Option A). The work involves servicing instruments such as air flow, temperature, pressure, and vibration sensors. Key deliverables include calibration certificates, technical reports, and emergency response within one hour. The project is located at Arnot Power Station, Rietkuil. The closing date for this tender is 29 October 2026 at 10:00 AM. Bidders must maintain a minimum functionality threshold of 80% to qualify for the award.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance status
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- ISO 9001 and Eskom 240-105658000 quality certification
- Valid Joint Venture agreement (if applicable)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ernest Shitlhangu
Email: ShitlhE@eskom.co.za
Phone: 013-296-3631
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, with pricing schedules also provided in Excel. No hard copies, zip files, or late submissions will be accepted.
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