Oil and grit plant cleaning at Duvha Power Station.
Eskom
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Eskom is procuring cleaning services for an oil and grit separating plant at Duvha Power Station for 60 months. Bidders need a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit to claim preference points.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is inviting tenders for the provision of oil and grit separating plant cleaning services at the Duvha Power Station. The contract is for a duration of 60 months. The scope of work includes the operation and maintenance of the plant, which involves monitoring flow rates, desilting oil compartments, removing and cleaning oil traps, and disposing of waste at a licensed facility. The contractor must also perform structural inspections, manage bypass channels, and provide regular operational reports. The project requires a full-time safety officer and adherence to strict environmental and safety protocols. Bidders must be able to commence work within 24 hours of receiving a task order. The tender will be evaluated based on price and preference points, with a minimum technical threshold of 70% required for functionality. The closing date for submissions is 20 November 2026 at 10:00.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- 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 ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
- Proof of ownership or lease for long-reach excavator and super sucker truck
- Valid HAZMAT permit for vehicles and drivers
- Proof of access to a licensed hazardous waste disposal facility
- Valid medical certificates of fitness for all personnel
- Police clearance certificates for all employees
- Minimum 5% subcontracting to an EME or QSE 51% black-owned entity
Contact & how to apply
Name: Eskom Generation Procurement
Email: MathenNG@eskom.co.za
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Bidders must upload documents into the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other) in PDF format. No hard copies or zip files will be accepted.
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