Condensers Coating and Rubber Lining Repairs 2026
Job Details
- Job Title: Main Condensers Coating and Rubber Lining Repairs (Tubesheet, Waterbox, Waterbox Cross-over Piping) on Units 1–6 at Lethabo Power Station
- Tender Number: E2398GXMPLET
- Client / Employer: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
- Tender Type: Request for Bid (Open Tender)
- Contract Location: Lethabo Power Station, Viljoensdrift, Deneysville – Vereeniging (Free State)
- Contract Duration: Five (5) years (works executed during scheduled outages)
- Closing Date & Time: Thursday, 05 February 2026 – 10:00
Job Purpose
To appoint a qualified contractor to perform coating and rubber lining repairs on the main condensers of Units 1 to 6 at Lethabo Power Station. The work is required during scheduled outages over a five-year period to ensure integrity, reliability, and performance of condenser components.
Scope of Work
The appointed contractor will be responsible for:
Coating repairs on condenser tubesheets
Rubber lining repairs on Waterboxes
Rubber lining repairs on Waterbox cross-over piping
Work to be performed on Units 1 to 6 during scheduled outages over a five-year period
Coordination with Eskom’s outage schedules and plant maintenance teams
Technical Requirements
The contractor must:
Prepare and treat surfaces of tubesheets and piping correctly
Apply appropriate coating systems to prevent corrosion and degradation
Remove and replace rubber linings in Waterboxes and cross-over piping
Comply with Eskom’s Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) standards
Provide proof of safety, environmental, and quality management systems
Coordinate work efficiently to minimize downtime during outages
Meet relevant standards and specifications applicable to power plant maintenance
Be CIDB registered where required
Skills & Competency Requirements
The tenderer must demonstrate:
Proven experience in coating and rubber lining repairs for power plant condensers and piping
Qualified technical personnel in:
Surface preparation
Coating application
Rubber lining installation
Ability to work safely in heavy industrial environments
Track record of similar maintenance projects in power generation or industrial sectors
Strong project management and coordination during outages
Capability to provide:
Technical documentation
Quality assurance reports
Compliance evidence
Briefing Session (Compulsory)
Date: 19 January 2025
Time: 11:00 – 13:00
Venue: Lethabo Power Station
Compulsory: Yes
Failure to attend will result in disqualification.
Contract Nature
Maintenance and repair contract during scheduled outages
Long-term 5-year framework with work issued per outage
Performance monitored via Eskom SHEQ and quality requirements