Maintenance of coal plant actuators at Kendal Power Station.
Eskom
In plain English
(1) The tender is for occupational health and safety risk assessment services at Kendal Power Station. (2) No specific eligibility criteria such as CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB, or PSIRA are stated.
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This tender is for the maintenance, servicing, and repair of coal plant electro-hydraulic actuators and power pack systems at the Kendal Power Station. The project is issued by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd and covers a duration of five years on an as-and-when-required basis. Key deliverables include routine preventative maintenance, corrective repairs, major overhauls during outages, and emergency breakdown support with a two-hour response time. The contractor must provide all necessary tools, transport, and filling equipment, and maintain a workshop facility for repairs and testing. Technical reporting, including strip-and-assess reports and quality control documentation, is mandatory for all work performed. The project requires adherence to strict safety, quality, and environmental standards, including the implementation of a site-specific health and safety plan and a quality management system. Bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in hydraulic systems and provide proof of previous experience in heavy industry.
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.
Full requirements
- Valid ISO 9001 certification or documented QMS evidence
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
- Proof of workshop with stripping and testing capabilities
- Site manager: National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and 3 years experience
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN and CSD registration
- B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting
Contact & how to apply
Name: Kgopolo Ngomane
Email: ngomank@eskom.co.za
Phone: 013-647-6815
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. Documents must be uploaded into the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other) in PDF format, with price lists provided in both PDF and Excel.
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