Agreement for Disposal of Scrap Transformers and Mini Subs.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is seeking to establish an agreement with pre-qualified scrap dealers for the disposal of scrap KVA transformers and mini subs on an 'as and when' required basis for 36 months. Eligible bidders must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the establishment of an enabling agreement for the disposal of scrap KVA transformers and mini-subs in the North West Operating Unit. The work involves the purchase, collection, and removal of scrap units on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of 36 months. Successful bidders must collect units within 7 working days of receiving a task order. The work will take place at various Eskom sites in the North West region. The contract requires the safe handling, loading, and transportation of scrap, including site cleanup and oil spill management. Pricing will be determined through a Reverse E-auction process.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Second-Hand Goods Act certificate required
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing required
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS PIN required
- Must possess valid driver licenses and PDPs for relevant personnel
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lunga May
Email: Mayl@eskom.co.za
Phone: 071-167-7937
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal. Documents must be uploaded into the designated Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other folders in PDF or Excel format, with a maximum file size of 50MB per file and 900MB total.
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