Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Status: Closed — No Longer Accepting Submissions
This tender closed on 1 June 2021. Submissions are no longer accepted. The tender lifecycle continues — check the awards section for updates.
Published
18 Jan 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-1206
This tender is for the supply and delivery of PPE accessories over a three-year period on an as-and-when-required basis, with mandatory compliance to eskom’s enterprise and supplier development (esd) program conditions. Suppliers must demonstrate adherence to esd prerequisites and development requirements to qualify.
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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Annexure L - ESD conditions for PPE accessories.pdf
This tender (ERI/2021/TACT/03) is for the supply and delivery of PPE accessories to Eskom over a three-year period. It mandates strict adherence to an Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) program, requiring successful bidders to mentor and develop qualifying small businesses as a condition of the contract.
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Submission Guidelines
Source: Annexure L - ESD conditions for PPE accessories.pdfSubmit a signed copy of Annexure L (ESD conditions) as part of the tender returnable. The document must be signed by an appointed company representative. Failure to return the signed document will result in disqualification without further evaluation.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Annexure L - ESD conditions for PPE accessories.pdfCompliance with the Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) program is mandatory. Non-acceptance of ESD conditions (unsigned or missing Annexure L) will lead to immediate disqualification. Evaluation will verify: 1. Pre-requisites for ESD relationship are met; 2. Proof of compliance with at least five of the 14 listed development requirements; 3. ESD program aligns with Eskom’s ESD conditions and DTI Codes of Good Practice.
Technical Specifications
Source: Annexure L - ESD conditions for PPE accessories.pdfContracted entities must implement an ESD program for beneficiaries, including: 1. Conduct a needs analysis for the ESD beneficiary; 2. Develop a program with milestones covering at least five of these areas: management/labour skills transfer, shorter payment terms (<14 days), guarantees, interest-free loans, administrative/cost control systems, planning/tendering skills, business/entrepreneurial skills, technical/innovation skills, legal compliance, procurement skills, credit rating establishment, financial loan capacity, or contractual knowledge; 3. Create a schedule of activities addressing at least five developmental areas; 4. Allocate resources for beneficiary development; 5. Appoint a senior management-level champion to monitor progress and submit proof of activities to Eskom.
Financial Requirements
Source: Annexure L - ESD conditions for PPE accessories.pdfSupport for ESD beneficiaries may include: 1. Shorter payment terms (less than 14 days); 2. Providing guarantees on behalf of the beneficiary; 3. Offering interest-free loans with no security requirements. These are part of the 14 possible development areas but not mandatory unless selected for compliance.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Annexure L - ESD conditions for PPE accessories.pdfESD beneficiaries must: 1. Be a legal entity registered on the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD); 2. Be located within Eskom’s 'Local to Site' areas of operation; 3. Be at least 51% Black-owned, controlled, and managed; 4. Be classified as an Exempted Micro-Enterprise (EME). The contracted entity must: 1. Have 0% shareholding (direct or indirect) in the ESD beneficiary; 2. Formalize the ESD relationship via a cooperation agreement.
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Last checked
05 Jun 2026
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