SSC Drive Replacement at Matimba Power Station.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is seeking services for the SSC Drive Gearbox Upgrade at Matimba Power Station. Eligible bidders must be registered on the CSD.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the Submerged Scraper Conveyor (SSC) Drive Replacement project at Matimba Power Station (Tender Number: E3401GXMPMAT). The project involves decommissioning existing electro-mechanical drive systems and installing new hydraulic drive systems across six units to improve reliability. The contract duration is 38 months. Key deliverables include design, installation, commissioning, and staff training. A compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 02 September 2026 at the Matimba Power Station. The closing date for submissions is 15 September 2026 at 10h00. Bidders must meet a minimum technical threshold of 70% and adhere to mandatory local content and subcontracting requirements.
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 7 Mechanical Engineering (7ME)) — 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 contractor grading of 7ME or higher
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS tax compliance status
- ISO 9001 certification and documented Quality Management System
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent)
- Compliance with Local Production and Content thresholds
- Mandatory 30% subcontracting to qualifying EME/QSE entities
- Attendance at compulsory clarification meeting
Contact & how to apply
Name: Kamogelo Nkadimeng
Email: nkadimmg@eskom.co.za
Phone: 011-800-3720
How to apply: Submit tenders electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. Upload documents in PDF format (price lists also in Excel) into the designated folders. Ensure total submission size does not exceed 4GB, with individual files under 500MB. No zip files are permitted.
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