High Pressure Condenser Tube Jetting Services

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, South Africa's state-owned electricity utility, has issued an open Invitation to Tender (Tender Reference E3775GXMPGRO) for the maintenance services of high pressure jetting of condenser tubes at its Grootvlei Power Station. The contract covers both routine and non-routine work, to be performed on an as-and-when-required basis over a five-year period. The tender was issued on 30 October 2026 with a closing date of 20 January 2027 at 10:00. A non-compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 7 December 2026 via Microsoft Teams, and the tender validity period is 26 weeks after the closing date. Submissions must be made electronically through the Eskom e-tendering portal, with documents uploaded in PDF format and the pricing schedule provided in both PDF and Excel.

The scope centres on keeping the power station's condenser tubes clean and operating efficiently through high pressure water jetting. The contract will be governed by the NEC3 Term Service Contract. Functionality is scored with a 70% threshold, meaning bidders who do not meet it are disqualified. Price is evaluated on an inclusive-of-VAT basis, with the preference point system (80/20 or 90/10, depending on the final contract value) applied to ranking. Specific goals under the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act are also scored. Mandatory requirements include CSD registration, and additional contractual requirements cover Occupational Health and Safety (OHS plans, baseline risk assessments, COIDA good standing letters), quality management (ISO 9001 or ISO 45001 where applicable), and environmental management aligned with Eskom Grootvlei Power Station's environmental requirements. Price adjustment for contracts longer than 12 months follows Eskom's CPA rules, using CPI-based indices for professional services.

For the successful contractor, the tender represents a long-term, five-year commercial relationship with a major power generator, offering recurring work and the opportunity to build a strong track record in industrial cleaning and maintenance. Eskom has committed to paying undisputed invoices within 60 days for contracts above R50 million including VAT, and within 30 days for smaller contracts. Bidders should review the full Invitation to Tender pack, including the Integrity Pact, eligibility criteria, and tender returnables, before submitting. Subcontracting 100% of the scope is not permitted, and any subcontracting arrangements with subsidiaries must be declared.