Long Distance Freight Transport Services

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd has issued a competitive tender (reference E3587GXMPKEN) for long-distance transport services between Benoni and the Kendal Power Station in Mpumalanga. The contract covers a period of 60 months (five years). The enquiry falls under Eskom's Infrastructure Policy for Procurement and Delivery Management, and the tender is classified under land transport and transport via pipelines.

The publicly available notice confirms the core requirement: recurring long-distance haulage between the two sites for the full contract term. It does not specify the cargo type, vehicle specifications, load volumes, delivery frequency, or pricing structure. Applicants should review the full tender documents, including the Terms of Reference and Bill of Quantities, to confirm these details. Prospective bidders should also verify the compliance requirements Eskom typically applies to transport contractors, such as valid operator licences, fleet roadworthiness, driver certification, safety and health compliance, B-BBEE status, tax clearance, and proof of relevant transport experience.

The source document is a bidder-name publication listing five entities that submitted responses: Adams Transport, Ikemetse Consulting and Projects (Pty) Ltd, Izwi Lenjabulo Trading, Sun Malti Trios Trading Enterprise, and TGT General. This suggests the submission stage has closed. The document references a closing date of 20 October 2026, while the listing shows a closing date of 20 November 2026 and a status of draft. Businesses should check the eTenders portal for the current status and deadline before taking any action. A long-term contract of this kind offers stable, predictable revenue for transport operators able to meet Eskom's technical, safety, and compliance standards.