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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Between Hiedleburg and Viellers next to N3 - Grootvlei - Balfour - 2420
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
30 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-160742
ESKOM is tendering for the structural repairs, mechanical works, and asbestos removal and disposal for cooling tower 1 at grootvlei power station in mpumalanga. This tender is aimed at contractors specializing in industrial construction and refurbishment with robust quality management systems. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with stringent quality and technical specifications.
Date & Time
Thursday, 30 July 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Grootvlei Power Station
Submissions to be made to https://etendering.eskom.co.za
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Between Hiedleburg and Viellers next to N3 - Grootvlei - Balfour - 2420
30 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
30 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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240-12248652 (Rev 7) List of Tender Returnables - Cooling Tower 1 Refurbishment.pdf
Eskom seeks a contractor for the refurbishment of Cooling Tower 1 at Grootvlei Power Station in Mpumalanga. The tender focuses heavily on quality management, requiring detailed documentation of the bidder's QMS, project-specific quality plans, and compliance with technical standards, including specific procedures for welding, asbestos handling, and material preservation.
Median Estimate
R 1 083 066
Range
Based on 21 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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Returnable Documents
Source: 240-12248652 (Rev 7) List of Tender Returnables - Cooling Tower 1 Refurbishment.pdf (TENDER)Form A must be completed and signed as part of the submission.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 240-12248652 (Rev 7) List of Tender Returnables - Cooling Tower 1 Refurbishment.pdf (TENDER)Primary eligibility is determined by the ability to meet the detailed Quality Requirements (Sections A-E). A valid ISO 9001 certificate from an accredited body (with relevant scope) is the preferred route (Option 1). Alternatively, bidders can provide extensive documented evidence of an uncertified QMS (Option 2). Bidders must demonstrate adequate workshop/warehousing facilities for preserving Eskom equipment and provide proof of compliance for all materials and equipment to Eskom/national/international standards.
Technical Specifications
Source: 240-12248652 (Rev 7) List of Tender Returnables - Cooling Tower 1 Refurbishment.pdf (TENDER)The scope involves structural repairs of Cooling Tower 1 at Grootvlei Power Station, including mechanical works and asbestos removal and disposal.
Quality Management
Source: 240-12248652 (Rev 7) List of Tender Returnables - Cooling Tower 1 Refurbishment.pdf (TENDER)A Welding Procedure and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Procedure are required, even if these services are outsourced.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 240-12248652 (Rev 7) List of Tender Returnables - Cooling Tower 1 Refurbishment.pdf (TENDER)Specific compliance requirements include:
Health & Safety
Source: 240-12248652 (Rev 7) List of Tender Returnables - Cooling Tower 1 Refurbishment.pdf (TENDER)An Asbestos Handling Procedure and an Asbestos Contractor Certificate are required for health and safety compliance.
Section
Source: 240-12248652 (Rev 7) List of Tender Returnables - Cooling Tower 1 Refurbishment.pdfThis section details the quality management evaluation criteria. Refer to the main evaluationCriteria field for the complete rewritten guidance.
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240-68099512 (Rev 9) Form A Tender & Contract -Cooling Tower 1 Refurbishment.pdf
Eskom seeks a contractor for structural repairs of Cooling Tower 1 at Grootvlei Power Station in Mpumalanga, including mechanical works and asbestos removal and disposal. The tender closes on July 30, 2026. The document specifies extensive quality management requirements aligned with ISO 9001 and Eskom's own quality specification (240-105658000).
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Organization
EskomContact Person
Londani Ntshangase
Phone
013-296-3476
[email protected]
Address
Between Hiedleburg and Viellers next to N3 - Grootvlei - Balfour - 2420
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
2
Last checked
01 Jul 2026
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Eskom is South Africa's primary electricity supplier, managing generation, transmission, and distribution.
Description
Source: 240-68099512 (Rev 9) Form A Tender & Contract -Cooling Tower 1 Refurbishment.pdfStructural Repairs of Cooling Tower 1, including Mechanical Works and Asbestos Removal and Disposal at Grootvlei Power Station. The work involves refurbishment of Cooling Tower 1 at the Grootvlei Power Station in Mpumalanga province.
Important Dates
Source: 240-68099512 (Rev 9) Form A Tender & Contract -Cooling Tower 1 Refurbishment.pdf (unknown)No specific dates found in the document. The QA Officer sign-off date is 2026/06/17. Document authorisation date is January 2022 with review date January 2027. Refer to the main tender advertisement for closing date and briefing session details.
Contact Information
Source: 240-68099512 (Rev 9) Form A Tender & Contract -Cooling Tower 1 Refurbishment.pdf (unknown)Eskom QA Representative: Mmaphuti Moloto, QA Officer. The document does not contain SCM contact details, email addresses, or phone numbers. Refer to the main tender advertisement for procurement contact details.
Submission Guidelines
Source: 240-68099512 (Rev 9) Form A Tender & Contract -Cooling Tower 1 Refurbishment.pdf (unknown)The document does not contain specific submission guidelines, returnables list, or submission address. Bidders must obtain the complete tender package to determine submission requirements.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 240-68099512 (Rev 9) Form A Tender & Contract -Cooling Tower 1 Refurbishment.pdf (unknown)The tender falls under 'Category 2' of pre-contract award quality requirements (as per clause 3.5 of specification 240-105658000). Applicants must have a quality management system compliant with ISO 9001. While 'Main Supplier and Sub-supplier Capability and Capacity Assessment' is marked as not applicable (-), the selection of Category 2 implies specific qualification criteria defined in the referenced clause. The tenderer must appoint a Quality Representative to formally accept Eskom's terms.
Technical Specifications
Source: 240-68099512 (Rev 9) Form A Tender & Contract -Cooling Tower 1 Refurbishment.pdf (unknown)Scope: Structural Repairs of Cooling Tower 1, including Mechanical Works and Asbestos Removal and Disposal at Grootvlei Power Station. Category 2 quality requirements apply (refer to clause 3.5.-105658000). Main Supplier and Sub-supplier Capability and Capacity Assessment applies. Post-contract requirements include: Contract Execution, Supplier Quality Performance Monitoring Phase, Eskom Rights of Access, Eskom Rights to Information, Preservation, Quality Audits Related Conditions, Management of Nonconformities and Nonconforming Outputs Identified by Eskom, and Special Processes.
Methodology
Source: 240-68099512 (Rev 9) Form A Tender & Contract -Cooling Tower 1 Refurbishment.pdfThe document references ISO 9001 quality principles that should guide methodology: Customer focus, Leadership, Engagement of people, Process approach, Improvement, Evidence based decision making, and Relationship Management. Bidders should demonstrate adherence to ISO 9001 process approach in their methodology submissions.
Quality Management
Source: 240-68099512 (Rev 9) Form A Tender & Contract -Cooling Tower 1 Refurbishment.pdfISO 9001:2015 based quality requirements apply. Category 2 selected (refer to clause 3.5.-105658000). Main Supplier and Sub-supplier Capability and Capacity Assessment required. Post-contract quality monitoring applies. Required ISO 9001 clauses: Context of the Organisation, Leadership, Planning, Support, Operation, Performance Evaluations, and Improvement. Quality principles include Customer focus, Leadership, Engagement of people, Process approach, Improvement, Evidence based decision making, and Relationship Management. Special Processes requirements apply. Quality Audits by Eskom are permitted. Management of Nonconformities and Nonconforming Outputs Identified by Eskom is required. The tenderer must complete and sign Form A to acknowledge and accept Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements.
Financial Requirements
Source: 240-68099512 (Rev 9) Form A Tender & Contract -Cooling Tower 1 Refurbishment.pdf (unknown)No financial requirements found in this document. Bidders must refer to the complete tender documentation for pricing format, bonds, guarantees, payment terms, and financial capacity requirements.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 240-68099512 (Rev 9) Form A Tender & Contract -Cooling Tower 1 Refurbishment.pdf (unknown)No specific compliance requirements found in this document. The document focuses on quality management requirements. Bidders must refer to the complete tender documentation for CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE requirements, CIDB grading (if applicable), and other compliance requirements.
Section
Source: 240-68099512 (Rev 9) Form A Tender & Contract -Cooling Tower 1 Refurbishment.pdfQuality requirements are part of the evaluation. Category 2 pre-contract award quality requirements apply. Supplier Quality Performance Monitoring Phase applies post-contract award. Bidders must accept Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements per 240-105658000 Specification and ISO 9001 Standard.
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