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 18 May 2021. Submissions are no longer accepted. The tender lifecycle continues — check the awards section for updates.
Published
18 Jan 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-723
This tender invites suppliers to submit offers for the purchase and removal of 25 scrap/damaged kva transformers from eskom's lephalale cnc site. IT is a prequalification stage, with successful bidders proceeding to an e-auction for pricing, and requires strict compliance with safety, environmental, and submission guidelines.
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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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E-auction Enquiry OLT1257548 The disposal of 25 X scrap KVA transformers in Lephalale CNC May 2021 2.pdf
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Important Dates
Source: E-auction Enquiry OLT1257548 The disposal of 25 X scrap KVA transformers in Lephalale CNC May 2021 2.pdfTender closing date: 18 May 2021 at 10:00 AM. Offers remain valid for 30 days from the e-auction date. Full payment is required within 2 working days of notification of award.
Contact Information
Source: E-auction Enquiry OLT1257548 The disposal of 25 X scrap KVA transformers in Lephalale CNC May 2021 2.pdfSubmission email: [email protected]. Technical contact: Tsakane Selai, phone: 082 074 4217. Commercial contact: Lexon Mahafha, phone: (015) 299 0221, email: [email protected]. Collection arrangements: Contact Tsakane Selai on 082 074 4217.
Submission Guidelines
Source: E-auction Enquiry OLT1257548 The disposal of 25 X scrap KVA transformers in Lephalale CNC May 2021 2.pdfSubmit all tender returnables via email to [email protected] only. Rules: (1) Email subject line must contain ONLY the OLT enquiry number (e.g., OLT1257548) with no additional text or spaces. (2) All attachments must be in PDF format. (3) Maximum attachment size per email is 10MB. (4) A confirmation email will be sent upon successful submission; follow up immediately if not received. (5) Late submissions will NOT be accepted. (6) Clarification requests must be sent in writing to [email protected] (not [email protected]). Eskom will respond within 1-2 working days. Non-compliance with any rule will result in disqualification. Mandatory returnables: Offer to Purchase form, National Treasury CSD Summary Report, Valid BBBEE certificate, Valid Tax Clearance Certificate, Second-hand Goods Act Certificate from SAPS/License, Annexure A.1 – Acknowledgement Form (E-Auctioning Training). Note: This is a prequalification stage; pricing will be submitted later via e-auction.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: E-auction Enquiry OLT1257548 The disposal of 25 X scrap KVA transformers in Lephalale CNC May 2021 2.pdfEvaluation is based on a weighted scoring system: Financial (80%), BBBEE (20%). Non-compliance with mandatory tender returnables at tender close will result in disqualification. Failure to submit a valid BBBEE certificate will result in a 0% score for BBBEE. Only prequalified tenderers will proceed to the e-auction stage for pricing.
Technical Specifications
Source: E-auction Enquiry OLT1257548 The disposal of 25 X scrap KVA transformers in Lephalale CNC May 2021 2.pdfScope: Purchase and removal of 25 scrap/damaged KVA transformers from Lephalale CNC. Transformers were scrapped for not meeting Eskom requirements; disputes on condition after tender closing are not allowed. Key requirements: (1) Comply with latest construction, environmental regulations, and Road Transport Act for removal. (2) Adhere to Eskom site agent’s conditions for access and work. (3) Mandatory PPE (safety shoes, hard hats, reflector vests) required for site access; no entry without PPE. (4) No littering; provide waste collection facilities on-site. (5) Use portable firefighting equipment during dismantling. (6) Contractor is liable for oil spills and rehabilitation. (7) Obtain Eskom permit before work starts and notify site agent upon completion for sign-off. (8) Comply with OHSA Act; all safety documentation must be available on-site. (9) Transformers sold 'voetstoots' (no warranty). (10) Inspection is mandatory; no refunds or swaps will be provided.
Financial Requirements
Source: E-auction Enquiry OLT1257548 The disposal of 25 X scrap KVA transformers in Lephalale CNC May 2021 2.pdfPayment terms: Full purchase price (including VAT) must be paid in South African Rand into a South African bank account before goods can be removed. Payment procedure will be outlined in the Sales Contract issued by the Investment Recovery Officer. Full payment is required within 2 working days of notification of award. VAT invoices will be issued on request. No variation or modification to the agreement is valid unless confirmed in writing.
Compliance Requirements
Source: E-auction Enquiry OLT1257548 The disposal of 25 X scrap KVA transformers in Lephalale CNC May 2021 2.pdfMandatory compliance documents (submit by tender closing deadline): (1) Valid Tax Clearance Certificate (in respect of Tenders) from SARS. (2) National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) Summary Report. (3) Valid BBBEE Certificate. (4) Second-hand Goods Act Certificate from SAPS/License. (5) Annexure A.1 – Acknowledgement Form (E-Auctioning Training). Additional notes: (a) Bidders with existing or expired Eskom contracts in default will be disqualified. (b) Bidders with open non-conformance will be disqualified. (c) Each consortium/sub-contractor member must submit a separate tax declaration.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Source confidence
High source confidence
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Documents found
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Last checked
05 Jun 2026
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Median Estimate
R 4 166 718
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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