Boiler pneumatic cylinder services at Kendal Power Station.
Eskom
This tender closed on 4 September 2026
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is inviting tenders for the removal, installation, and commissioning of boiler pneumatic cylinder spares at the Kendal Power Station. This contract will operate on an 'as and when required' basis for a duration of five years. The work involves technical tasks such as cylinder replacement, system calibration, and hot and cold commissioning during planned unit outages. The project is governed by an NEC3 Term Service Contract. Key deliverables include the submission of detailed installation programs, Quality Control Plans, and technical support during unit start-ups. The contractor must manage a team including technicians, mechanicians, and a safety officer. All work must comply with Eskom's safety standards, including the Life-Saving Rules and OHS Act requirements. The tender is open to competent service providers capable of managing industrial risks and providing reliable site transportation for their personnel.
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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Documented Health and Safety plan, risk assessment, and policy
- Documented environmental, waste, and spillage management policies
- Criminal record security clearance for all site personnel
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nombulelo Mhlanga
Email: mhlangsh@eskom.co.za
Phone: 013-647-6847
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za/tender/1/95309. All documents must be in PDF format, with price lists provided in both PDF and Excel. The total submission size must not exceed 4 gigabytes.
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