Air leakage testing and fuel sampling at Arnot Power Station.
Eskom
This tender closed on 9 September 2026
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In plain English
Eskom is seeking service contracts for the 2026/2027 tax year. Eligible bidders are contractors providing services to Eskom, including individuals, companies, close corporations, or trusts.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the provision of Air Heater Air in Leakage Testing and Pulverized Fuel (PF) Sampling on coal pipes at Arnot Power Station. The contract is for a duration of five (5) years. The scope includes routine plant performance testing for all six operating units to optimize combustion and mill performance, following ASME and ISO standards. Key deliverables include technical reports for gas measurements, pressure, temperature, and PF sampling results. The project requires a team including a Site Supervisor, Senior Technicians, and Test Officials with specific power plant experience. The tender reference number is E2818GXMPARNR.
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.
- 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 Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- ISO 9001 certification and Eskom 240-105658000 compliance
- Proof of technical competency for thermal power plant testing
- Valid calibration certificates for all testing equipment
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tintswalo Pataka
Email: PatakaT@eskom.co.za
Phone: 013-297-9923
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format into the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, etc.). No hard copies or compressed files are accepted.
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