Procurement activity across Supplies: Electrical Equipment tenders. The award rate is the share of concluded tenders (awarded plus closed) that resulted in a published contract award.
The city of tshwane requires a supplier to supply, deliver and off-load led (light emitting diode) luminaires on an as-and-when-required basis over a three-year contract period, with orders placed as instructed rather than against fixed quantities. Bids are evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system and are open to suppliers registered on the national treasury central supplier database. The single most consequential requirement is the compulsory briefing session on 9 november 2026 at 10:00 at the prince's park electricity depot in pretoria west, since non-attendance disqualifies a bid. Bids close on 4 december 2026 at 10:00 and must be submitted electronically through the sap ariba business network, supported by one supplementary hard copy deposited in the tshwane house tender box.
Submission channel - electronic submission through the sap ariba business network e-tender portal. - Register on the portal at https://www.tshwane.gov.za/?page_id=838, Select an advertised sourcing event, click respond, then register. - One supplementary hard copy is required under municipal SCM regulation 22(4); IT must be an exact copy of the uploaded electronic bid. - Hard copy deposit: tender box, tshwane house, 320 madiba street, pretoria cbd, before the closing time and date. - Envelope marking: separate sealed envelope bearing the tender heading, reference number, closing time and due date, addressed to the divisional head: supply chain management, city of tshwane. - The online submission is the primary bid; the hard copy is used only if the online system fails during evaluation. - Bids are opened at tshwane house at the stated closing time. - Bid validity: 90 days after the closing date. - Bids are advertised for a minimum of 40 days during the transition to the online system; early submission is advised. Returnable documents - national treasury central supplier database (csd) registration — mandatory for all service providers. - Completed and signed city of tshwane bid documents downloaded from the sap ariba portal, uploaded electronically and duplicated in the hard copy. - Any sbd/mbd standard forms included in the bid pack must be completed, signed and returned with the bid. Disqualification risks - bid received after the closing time and date. - Hard copy not deposited, or not an exact copy of the electronic submission. - Envelope not marked with the tender heading, reference number and closing details. - Bid validity shorter than 90 days.
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The city of tshwane requires the supply, delivery and off-loading of 3cr12 stainless steel low-voltage (lv) service distribution boxes for use in underground electrical networks, ordered on an as and when required basis over a three-year contract. Bids are evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system, with preference points claimed on sbd 6.1 And supported by a valid b-bbee certificate or qualifying sworn affidavit. Attendance at the compulsory briefing session on 5 november 2026 at 10:00 at the prince's park electricity depot is a condition of bidding, and bids close on 4 december 2026 at 10:00. Submission is primarily online through the sap ariba business network, with one exact hard copy of the electronic submission deposited in the tshwane house tender box before the closing time and date.
Submission channel - primary submission: online via the sap ariba business network e-tender portal. - Register on the portal at https://www.tshwane.gov.za/?page_id=838, Select an advertised sourcing event, click respond, then register. - Supplementary hard copy: one exact printed copy of the online submission must be deposited in the tender box at tshwane house, 320 madiba street, pretoria cbd, before the closing time and date. - The hard copy is used only if the online system fails during evaluation. - Address the envelope to the divisional head: supply chain management, city of tshwane, and mark IT with the tender heading, reference number, closing time and due date. - Each tender must be in its own separate sealed envelope. - Bids are advertised for a minimum of 40 days; submit early to avoid portal congestion. Returnable documents - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses any director or shareholder employed by the state or connected to the department. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims b-bbee preference points under the applicable 80/20 or 90/10 system. - Sbd 8 (declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices): discloses previous contract defaults or disqualifications. - Sbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination): certifies the price was set independently with NO collusion. - Pricing schedule (sbd 3 series) completed in the format required by the tender pack. - Proof of registration on the national treasury central supplier database (www.csd.gov.za). - Valid tax compliance status. - B-bbee certificate or qualifying sworn affidavit, where preference points are claimed. - CIDB registration certificate where a CIDB grading is required. Disqualification risks - bids received after the closing time and date. - Missing or unsigned returnable forms. - Failure to register on the csd. - Failure to submit the supplementary hard copy where required. - Failure to attend a compulsory briefing session.
The tender requires the refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps (seal oil pumps) for ESKOM in mpumalanga. Bidders must submit competitive offers before the closing date of 21 september 2026 at 10:00. This procurement falls under the electrical equipment category and follows eskom's competitive bidding procedure.
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Cederberg municipality invites tenders for the supply and delivery of electrical material. Bidders must obtain the official bid documentation, pay a non-refundable participation fee of r1,140.00, And submit sealed tenders by 12:00 on 09 november 2026. The most consequential consideration is the strict requirement to use only the municipality-issued documentation and to submit before the closing deadline.
Submission method: sealed envelope deposited in the tender box at cederberg municipality main building, 2a voortrekker street, clanwilliam. Envelope must be endorsed with: tender NO. ced 21/2026-2027: supply and delivery of electrical material to cederberg municipality. Bids may only be submitted on the bid documentation issued by cederberg municipality. Tender documents are available from friday, 09 october 2026, at the reception of cederberg municipality, 2a voortrekker street, clanwilliam, between 08:00 and 16:00 (monday-thursday) and 08:00-14:00 on fridays, or from anneke januarie. A non-refundable tender participation fee of r1,140.00 (VAT inclusive) must be paid into the cederberg municipality account at standard bank, branch code: 05-0106, account NO: 082 163 324. Reference: ced 21/2026-2027 – company name. Proof of payment is required when collecting tender documents.
ESKOM seeks suppliers to design, manufacture, test and supply miniature substations, accessories and training over a five-year period on an 'as and when required' basis to the distribution division. The scope covers medium-voltage miniature substations (3.3-22 kv), accessories, and a comprehensive four-level training program for switchgear maintenance specialists. Key requirements include completing mandatory training certifications, meeting b-bbee and local content targets, and adhering to strict technical specifications for ring main units and miniature substations.
Submission method: e-tendering via eskom's electronic tendering platform. Mandatory returnable form: e-tendering training acknowledgement form — bidders must confirm completion of self-training (noddy guide, video, or clarification meeting) and submit this form before the closing time. Incomplete or missing forms render the bid non-responsive and disqualify the bidder. Packaging: electronic submission through the e-tendering system; NO physical submission details stated.
The city of cape town requires the supply and delivery of ring current transformers. The requirement is advertised as an open request for bid under reference 84G/2026/27 in the electrical equipment supplies category, for delivery in the western cape. Bids close on 9 november 2026 at 08:00, and the deadline is the point bidders must plan around.
Scope: supply and delivery of ring current transformers. Contracting authority: city of cape town, western cape. Tender reference: 84G/2026/27, issued as an open request for bid (open-tender). Category: supplies — electrical equipment. Closing: 9 november 2026 at 08:00; the offer must be submitted before this time.
Mogale city local municipality is appointing one or more service providers to supply, deliver and offload traffic light spares for its infrastructure development (electricity) section on an as-and-when-required basis over a 36-month contract period. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session on 12 october 2026 at 11:00 at the mayoral chamber, civic centre, krugersdorp, and submit handwritten original bid documents to the SCM bid box by 04 november 2026 at 11:00. Bids are first screened for mandatory compliance, then scored on functionality out of 30 points with a minimum qualifying score of 25, and finally on the 80/20 preference point system (80 for price, 20 for specific goals). The most consequential considerations are the compulsory briefing attendance, the 25-point functionality threshold, and the requirement that all forms be completed by hand in black ink on the municipality's original documents.
Submission method - hand delivery to the bid box only. Faxed and emailed bids are not accepted. - Bid box: reception desk, supply chain management unit, upper level, west wing, mogale city civic centre, corner commissioner and market streets, krugersdorp. - Closing: 04 november 2026 at 11:00. Late bids are rejected. - Bids must be submitted as original documents on the municipality's official forms; NO pages may be removed and NO pages may be missing. - All forms must be completed by hand in black ink. Typed, scanned, electronically completed, pencil or erasable-pen entries, and tipp-ex are invalid. - NO electronic signatures; signatures must be handwritten in black ink. Mandatory documents (omission disqualifies) - signed compulsory briefing session attendance register. - Authority of signatory, or a board resolution / members' resolution for companies and close corporations (not required for sole proprietors). Essential documents (NO award without them) - mbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder details and signed offer. - Mbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses any director, shareholder or representative in the service of the state or connected to the evaluating officials. - Mbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims specific-goal preference points under the preferential procurement regulations, 2022. - Mbd 8 (declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices): declares NO abuse of SCM systems, fraud, corruption or public-sector contract default in the past five years. - Mbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination): certifies the price was set independently and without collusion. - Csd registration report or summary report. - Municipal rates and taxes account for the entity and its directors, not older than 90 days and not in arrears at closing, plus the completed, stamped and signed declaration certificate for municipal services. - Where the entity or its directors do not own property: a valid lease agreement or rental statement in the business's and directors' names. - Informal settlement or rural location without a municipal account: confirmation on municipal/metro letterhead signed and stamped by the ward councillor or tribal authority, not older than three months, verified by the municipality's head of human settlement. - Operating from a parent's or another person's property: original sworn affidavit by the property owner, or an affidavit explaining why IT cannot be provided. - Property still being transferred: letter from the conveyancing attorney. - Municipal account in a trust's name: original sworn affidavit from the trustee(s). - Municipal account in a spouse's name: original sworn affidavit from both the director and the spouse. - Property on the municipality's indigent support programme: sworn affidavit declaring that status. - Joint ventures: formation document registered and authenticated by a notary public, defining conditions, duration, authorised representatives, correspondence address, participation and joint and several liability. - Tax compliance: SARS tcs pin or csd number; each consortium, joint venture or sub-contractor party must submit its own tcs/pin/csd. - B-bbee status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (emes and qses) to claim preference points. - The successful bidder must complete and sign the written contract form (mbd 7).
ESKOM requires the supply and delivery of electrical general consumables spares to kusile power station in mpumalanga on an as-and-when-required basis over a five (5) year contract period, governed by the nec3 supply contract (sc3). The contract is awarded to a single supplier, with ESKOM retaining the right to appoint multiple suppliers if that proves beneficial and delivers market-related prices. Bids are scored on the 90/10 preference point system and must clear a functionality threshold of 75% before price is even considered. The most consequential consideration for a bidder is that submission is electronic only through the ESKOM e-tendering portal, with disqualifiable returnables due at closing and NO opportunity to correct them afterwards.
Submission method - electronic submission only, through the ESKOM e-tendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. - NO hard copies will be accepted; compressed or zipped files may not be uploaded. - Documents must be uploaded into the technical, commercial, financial and other folders. - All documents in pdf; the price list in pdf plus a duplicate copy in excel. - Upload limits: 500 mb per document and 4 gb for the whole submission. - The submission status must show as complete before the closing time. - If a bidder resubmits, only the latest version is considered and all earlier versions are void. - NO public opening of tenders takes place and prices are not read out. Closing - 03 november 2026 at 10:00. Late submissions are rejected. Returnable documents (must be completed, signed where required and submitted by closing) - annexure a (authorisation form): confirms the signatory is mandated to bind the bidder; a certified board, members, trustee or partnership resolution or power of attorney must be attached. - Annexure b (acknowledgement form): confirms receipt and completeness of the tender pack and states the bidder's position on cataloguing. - Annexure c (tenderer's particulars): records the tendering structure and cipc registration details. - Annexure d (integrity pact declaration): commits the bidder to eskom's supplier integrity pact. - Annexure e (cpa for local goods/services) and annexure f (cpa(ig) for imported goods/services), where applicable. - Annexure g1 to g4 (sbd 6.2 Local production and content declarations), where designated materials apply. - Annexure h (sbd 1 invitation to bid): the signed offer cover page, required from all bidders including foreign suppliers. - Annexure j (sbd 4 declaration of interest): discloses state employment or connections of directors, shareholders or members. - Annexure i (sbd 6.1 Preference points claim): claims preference points; if omitted or incomplete the bid is not disqualified but scores zero for specific goals. - Completed nec3 supply contract (sc3) and the completed pricing schedule. - Tax clearance certificate or SARS e-filing pin, or csd number/profile. - Proof of csd registration. - Coida certificate of good standing or proof of application. - Employment equity compliance proof and proof of submission of the ee report, for designated employers only. - Audited or approved annual financial statements of the tendering entity, plus a signed public interest score and ita34c copies where the entity is not audited. - Joint venture bidders: letter of intent or jv agreement, confirmation of single-entity operation, and details of a single designated jv bank account. Disqualification risks - any disqualifiable returnable left incomplete, unsigned or unsubmitted by the closing time. - Non-disqualifiable returnables not corrected within 5 working days of a written request. - Failure to upload tender documents on the e-tendering system renders the bid non-responsive. - Submitting more than one bid, whether alone or as a jv partner.
This is a regret notice for suppliers who responded to eskom’s 3-year teap tender for the manufacturing and supply of smart meters across all distribution clusters on an "as and when" required basis; NO new bid opportunity is offered.
• Previously tendered under teap for 3-year smart-meter supply • applies to all ESKOM distribution clusters • "as and when" required delivery terms
ESKOM requires the supply and delivery of bulk metered points load controllers for all distribution clusters on an as-and-when basis for three years. Suppliers with CIDB grading and valid BBBEE certificates should apply.
• CIDB grading appropriate for supply contracts • valid BBBEE certificate • ability to deliver across all ESKOM distribution clusters
ESKOM seeks bids for the manufacture and supply of smart meters across all distribution clusters for three years on an "as-and-when" basis. Suppliers must be able to deliver large volumes of smart-metering equipment and comply with eskom’s technical specifications.
• Proven capability to manufacture and supply smart meters at scale • compliance with eskom’s technical and quality specifications • valid CIDB grading (where applicable) and BBBEE certificate
ESKOM invites suppliers to download presentation and documents from the supply of smart meters suppliers engagement forum; NO bid submission required at this stage. Suitable for gauteng-based vendors experienced in smart-meter supply chains and BBBEE compliance.
• Attendance at suppliers engagement forum • download all presentation and tender documents • monitor ESKOM portal for next procurement phase
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