GE accuses Eskom of rigging tender
The company is seeking an interdict to prevent Eskom implementing a contract with Dongfang that got the thumbs-up from the Gutpa-linked Trillian Capital
General Electric (GE) has accused Eskom of rigging a tender for building a new boiler at its Duvha power station in Mpumalanga to go to Chinese state-owned company Dongfang even though its bid was R1bn more expensive than that of its rivals. Documents seen by Business Day show Eskom’s decision to award the contract to Dongfang Electric Corporation came just eight days after politically connected advisory firm Trillian gave its submission the thumbs up in a last-minute risk assessment of bids submitted. Trillian’s majority shareholder, Salim Essa, is a close associate of the Gupta family, who have a cosy relationship with President Jacob Zuma. Eskom executives and Trillian have been accused of improper dealings with the Guptas in Thuli Madonsela’s state capture report, although all have denied wrongdoing. GE wants the High Court in Johannesburg to interdict Eskom from implementing Dongfang’s contract until it has been reviewed and adjudicated again. This week, Trillian said it had me...
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