SSC Drive Replacement Project at Matimba Power Station for a period of 38 months.Closed

Overview

Procurement of the SSC Drive Gearbox Replacement/Upgrade works at Matimba Power Station for a 38-month period, under the NEC3 ECC3 framework, open to bidders with engineering, procurement and construction capabilities and compliance with ISO 9001 QMS, BBBEE/local-content, and Eskom tender requirements. The contract covers mechanical/electrical/controls design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of the SSC drive gearbox, with SDL&I and NIPP obligations and a mandatory subcontracting condition, issued via Eskom e-tendering. Draft documents show a 38-month program and NEC3-based contract data; a compulsory clarification meeting is stated, with tender submissions due electronically. (ITT for SSC Drive Replacement Project)

Requirements

• CIDB registration appropriate for mechanical/electrical works; bid documents reference Category/Contract Data.
• ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification.
• Valid BBBEE status and SDL&I commitments (local content, jobs, training targets) including a requirement to submit a B-BBEE improvement plan.
• Local Content declarations and compliance with NIPP where applicable (imported content thresholds).
• Subcontracting of at least 30% to designated groups (EME/QSE 51% black-owned) with required subcontracting agreements.
• Tax clearance and completion of Eskom SBDs (e.g., SBD 1, 6.1, 6.2) and Integrity Pact documentation.
• SDL&I penalties (2% of contract value) and 2% retention on invoices; quarterly SDL&I reporting.
• Compliance with NEC3 contract data, tender data and scope of work, including Training and knowledge transfer requirements.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 15 September 2026 at 10:00 (closing). (ITT for SSC Drive Replacement Project)
• Clarification meeting: 02 September 2026 at Matimba Power Station Lapa Auditorium; compulsory.
• Submission method: Electronic via Eskom E-tendering portal; PDFs for documents; price list in PDF and Excel.
• Documents to complete/submit: SBD 1, SBD 6.1, SBD 6.2; Annexures C–F (local/import content), Local Content Declaration; NEC3 contract documents; Pricing Schedule/BOQ (PDF + Excel); Integrity Pact and related forms.
• Pre-qualifications/registrations: CIDB registration; Tax clearance; read and accept Eskom Tender Data; e-tendering prerequisites (as per portal guidance).
• Where to obtain bid documents: through Eskom e-tendering portal; attachments include Scope of Work, NEC3 contract data, Pricing Schedule, SDL&I templates, and SBDs. (ITT for SSC Drive Replacement Project)
• Helpful reference: E-tendering supplier manuals available on Eskom site.