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Service and Repair of Gearbox Bearings at Grootvlei.

Eskom

In plain English

Refurbishment of the Main Gearbox Input Shaft Bearing Housings for Milling Plant from Units 1 to 3 at Grootvlei Power Station on an as-and-when-required basis. Bidders must comply with ISO 9001 quality management requirements.

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Closing date
23 September 2026
Location
Grootvlei Power Station, between Heidelberg and Villiers next to N3, South Africa 2420-Grootvlei-Grootvlei -2420
Estimated value
R 50 000 000
Published
31 August 2026
Tender no.
E3447GXMPGRO

Description

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the service, repair, and refurbishment of milling plant gearbox input shaft bearing housings for Units 1 to 3 at Grootvlei Power Station. This is a 60-month contract based on an 'as and when required' basis. The scope includes stripping, cleaning, inspection, and assembly of gearbox components, including bevel pinion shafts, bearings, and oil seals. Bidders must demonstrate workshop capabilities, machining expertise, and the ability to provide detailed Quality Control Plans (QCP) and Inspection and Test Plans (ITP). The project requires adherence to NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3) conditions. Work must be executed according to GVL/0697 specifications, with a focus on high-risk OHS management and quality assurance. Bidders must provide a technical proposal, repair methodology, and OHS documentation. The tender includes a non-compulsory clarification meeting via MS Teams.

What you need to qualify

  • CSD registrationRegistration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
  • CIDB grading (Grade 8 Mechanical Engineering (8ME))A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
  • Letter of Good StandingCOID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
  • Other registrationAn industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).

Full requirements

  • Valid CSD registration
  • ISO 9001 certification or compliant Quality Management System
  • CIDB 8ME contractor registration
  • Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
  • Key personnel must hold relevant trade or industry certifications
  • Proven experience: three similar projects completed within the last 10 years

Contact & how to apply

Name: Neo Sithole

Email: Sitholn7@eskom.co.za

Phone: 017-779-7249

How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering site at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format into the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other). Price lists must be provided in both PDF and Excel formats. Total submission size is limited to 4GB.

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