Duvha Power Station Cooling Water Pumps PLC Upgrade
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring an upgrade for the Cooling Water Pumps Control System PLC at Duvha Power Station. Bidders must provide a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit and meet local procurement content requirements.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is inviting tenders for the upgrade of the Cooling Water (CW) Pumps Control System at the Duvha Power Station. The project involves engineering design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of a new Simatic S7-1500 PLC system, including battery chargers, sump level transmitters, and HMI touch panels. The work will take place at the Duvha Power Station North and South pump houses and the Outside Plant Control Room. The project is expected to last 12 months, with a start date of 5 November 2026. Key deliverables include a detailed design, factory and site acceptance testing, staff training, and comprehensive as-built documentation. The contractor must also manage electrical system upgrades and ensure all equipment remains maintainable until 2036. The tender follows an NEC3 Option A contract structure, requiring a priced activity schedule and adherence to strict quality and safety standards.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 6 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (6EP)) — 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
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance status
- Proof of Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- CIDB grading of 6(EP) or higher
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- ECSA registration for Lead C&I and Electrical Designers
- Technical certifications: Simatic S7/TIA Pro and PROFINET
- Proof of registration with the Compensation Commissioner (COIDA)
- Clear criminal record checks for all site personnel
- Valid medical fitness certificates for all staff
- Proof of required insurance coverage
Contact & how to apply
Name: Victoria Selepe
Email: selepetv@eskom.co.za
Phone: 013-690-0514
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal. All documents must be in PDF format, with a maximum upload size of 500MB per file and a total limit of 4GB. Refer to the official tender invitation for specific submission deadlines.
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