# PRIMARY AIR HEATERS TUBES REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS OF TUBE SHEETS UNIT 1 AT KENDAL POWER STATION FOR A PERIOD OF 6 (SIX) MONTHS

> This tender closed on 2026-08-20.

- **Reference:** E3341GXMPKEN
- **Issuer:** [Eskom Holdings SOC Limited Gauteng](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eskom-holdings-soc-limited-gauteng.md)
- **Region:** Mpumalanga
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-20 12:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Construction](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F.md), [Specialised construction](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F43.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**PRIMARY AIR HEATERS TUBES REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS OF TUBE SHEETS UNIT 1 AT KENDAL POWER STATION FOR A PERIOD OF 6 (SIX) MONTHS**. Eskom invites bids for heavy mechanical/boiler-tube work at Kendal (Nkangala District). It is a construction tender open to qualified bidders, with a 6-month scope, NEC3 ECC3 contract framework, and mandatory CIDB 7ME (or JV meeting requirements). Site meeting is offered; submission closes 20 August 2026 at 10:00 (via Eskom E-tendering). Documents are in the Tender Documents package (39 files) and the ITT PDF outlines all conditions. Clarifications are due by 13 August 2026.

#### Requirements
- CIDB: contractor grading of 7ME or higher; JV options with explicit liability; all JV members CIDB-registered; lead partner meets grading rules. 
- Eligibility: no sanctions/restrictions; compliant with National Treasury rules.
- Local content and regulatory: CSD registration; SBD forms (1, 6.1, 6.2 as applicable); tax clearance; Employment Equity compliance; CIDB verification; COIDA/Insurance; ISO 9001 QMS evidence; ISO 14001 EMP where applicable.
- Technical and quality: two contract documents or completion certificates for PAH/tubes work; Detailed method statement; comprehensive QCP/ITP; Project Plan (60 days) in MS Project or Primavera; pricing schedule; returnables completed at tender closing.
- Mandatory contractual requirements: CSD proof, COIDA or good standing, safety documentation, environmental plan, supplier QA/QMS evidence, and related annexures.
- Documentation and process: NEC3 ECC3 will govern the contract; electronic submission only; 500 MB per document, total 4 GB; latest tender version prevails on resubmission. Functionality threshold to pass is 70%.

(Information drawn from the Invitation to Tender document: “Invitation to Tender (ITT) – Unit 1 PAH Tubes Replacement,” and related annexures.)

#### How to Apply
- Deadline: submit by 20 August 2026 at 10:00 (closing). (ITT)
- Submission method: electronic via Eskom E-tendering site (etendering.eskom.co.za). No hard copies accepted. If resubmitting, the latest version governs. (ITT)
- Documents to submit: complete tender with commercial, financial and technical info; Annexures A–J; SBD 1, 6.1, 6.2; Pricing Schedule/BOQ; CIDB proof; CSD; tax compliance; COIDA; safety and QMS documentation; project plan and QCP/ITP. (ITT Annexures and Returnables)
- Pre-qualifications: CSD registration; CIDB 7ME (or eligible JV structure); tax and employment equity compliance; COIDA; ISO 9001/Environmental plans as applicable. (ITT)
- Clarification/briefing: non-mandatory site clarification meeting 13 August 2026 at 10:00 via MS Teams. Attendance requires notice to Eskom Representative. (Invitation to Tender PDF)
- Documents access: Tender documents are in the Tender Documents package (39 files) and via the ITT PDF; related pricing schedule must be uploaded as PDF. (Tender documents (39 files).zip)

## Description

PRIMARY AIR HEATERS TUBES REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS OF TUBE SHEETS UNIT 1 AT KENDAL POWER STATION FOR A PERIOD OF 6 (SIX) MONTHS

PRIMARY AIR HEATERS TUBES REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS OF TUBE SHEETS UNIT 1 AT KENDAL POWER STATION FOR A PERIOD OF 6 (SIX) MONTHS

Documents available from: 06 August 2026 Site Meeting: Yes Municipality: Nkangala District Municipality

## Documents

- Tender documents (39 files).zip
- Commercial -Eskom Standard Conditions of Tender.pdf..pdf
- Commercial -Eskom Standard Conditions of Tender.pdf

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## Published on

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