RFI for Sewage and Water Treatment at Drakensberg and Ingula PSS
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is seeking information on solutions for upgrading sewage treatment plants at Drakensberg and Ingula Pumped Storage Schemes. Bidders should have experience in sewage treatment solutions and compliance with South African environmental regulations.
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Eskom has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to assess market capability for the refurbishment or replacement of Sewage Treatment Plants at the Drakensberg and Ingula Pumped Storage Schemes, as well as a Water Treatment Plant at Ingula. The project aims to identify technical solutions, operational costs, and lifecycle requirements for these facilities. Key tasks include upgrading existing systems, potential demolition and construction of new storage tanks, and implementing automated monitoring. The work will take place in the Drakensberg region. Interested parties must attend clarification meetings and site walkdowns scheduled for late October 2026. Submissions are due by 6 November 2026. This process is for market testing and does not constitute a formal appointment of a contractor.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading — 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
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- CIDB registration for Civil Engineering (CE) scope
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent)
- Valid medical fitness certificate and RSA ID
- Police clearance not older than 30 days
- Proof of insurance cover for sole traders or consultants
- Compliance with National Water Act, NEMA, SANS 241, and DWS Green Drop requirements
Contact & how to apply
Name: Chevon Dedre Goldstone-May
Email: GoldstCD@eskom.co.za
Phone: 021-522-1899
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-Tender Portal at https://www.eskom.co.za/tenders/. Documents must be uploaded into the specified folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other) in PDF format, ensuring total file sizes do not exceed 4 GB.
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