ESKOM is seeking suppliers to provide super sucker trucks on an as-and-when-required basis for a 5-year period to transport hazardous and general waste from its power stations to disposal facilities. The tender is open to suppliers who can meet strict technical, compliance, and socio-economic development criteria, with up to four suppliers to be appointed on a pro rata basis.
Key Requirements
Submit tenders electronically via Eskom’s e-Tendering portal (https://eTendering.eskom.co.za) by 10 June 2026 at 10:00 SAST, with all documents in PDF (pricing schedule also in Excel).
Provide a minimum of 2 and maximum of 4 super sucker trucks (10,000L and 12,000L) compliant with dangerous goods regulations, including valid licenses, signage, and operator certifications (Code 14 + PDP).
Meet a minimum 80% functionality score threshold; failure results in disqualification. Pricing (80/90 points) and Specific Goals (10/20 points) will determine ranking.
Comply with B-BBEE requirements: submit a valid certificate/affidavit and an Improvement or Retention Plan. Suppliers at Level 5-8 must achieve Level 4 by Year 1 and improve annually.
Fulfill Supplier Development and Localisation (SDL&I) obligations: 100% local content, R60,000 bursary per R4.8M invoiced, 50% semi-skilled/100% unskilled labor from local municipalities, and 0.1% of invoiced amount for CSI initiatives.
Submit mandatory returnables (e.g., Annexures A-J, tax clearance, CSD registration, SHEQ proof) by the closing date; failure to submit disqualifies the bid.
Ensure financial viability with audited statements for the past 3 years and adhere to Eskom’s payment terms (30 days for <R50M, 60 days for >R50M contracts).
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Important Dates
19 May
2026
PUBLICATION
Tender Published
Tender was published
10 Jun
2026
DEADLINE
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Procurement Rules & Compliance ContextThis tender may be governed by South African public procurement rules covering fairness, transparency, preferential procurement, anti-corruption, administrative justice and access to information.
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Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
high
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Section 217
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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Eskom is inviting tenders for the plant hire of Super Sucker trucks on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of 5 years. The successful supplier(s) will be responsible for the collection, transportation, and disposal of hazardous, liquid, and non-hazardous waste from various Eskom Power Stations to designated disposal facilities. The contract emphasizes Supplier Development, Localisation, skills development, job creation, and socio-economic development commitments. Up to four suppliers may be appointed based on a scoring system aligned with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA).
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This tender is for the hire of Super Sucker Trucks on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of 5 years.
The procurement aims to promote socio-economic transformation, empowerment of small enterprises, rural and township enterprises, designated groups, and local industrial development as part of the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP).
Eskom reserves the right to award the contract to suppliers that commit to transformation, B-BBEE improvement or retention, skills development, job creation, and socio-economic development in favor of beneficiaries within the local municipalities where the service will be consumed.
Important Dates
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Closing date and time: 10 June 2026 at 10:00 (SAST).
Non-compulsory clarification meeting: 26 May 2026 at 10:00 via Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 325 425 237 713 062, Passcode: df2rH9Wb).
Tender validity period: 120 days from the closing date and time.
Clarification queries must be submitted at least 5 working days before the tender closing date.
Quarterly SDL&I compliance reports must be submitted to Eskom within the stipulated timelines.
Submit tenders electronically via the Eskom e-Tendering portal (https://eTendering.eskom.co.za). No hard copies or physical submissions will be accepted.
Upload all required documents in PDF format (except the pricing schedule, which must also be submitted in Excel). Individual file size limit: 500MB; total submission limit: 4GB.
Organize documents under the correct categories: Technical, Commercial, Financial, or Other.
Ensure the submission status is marked as 'complete' before finalizing. The latest submission version will override previous ones.
Mandatory returnables must be fully completed, signed (where required), and submitted by the closing date and time. Failure to submit these will result in disqualification.
Required returnables include: Authorisation Form (Annexure A), Acknowledgement Form (Annexure B), Tenderer’s Particulars (Annexure C), Integrity Declaration Form (Annexure D), CPA Requirements (Annexure E/F), SBD 6.2 (Annexures G1-G4), SBD 1 (Annexure H), SBD 6.1 (Annexure I), SBD 4 (Annexure J), and E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form.
Late submissions will not be accepted. The closing date and time are strictly enforced (SAST, GMT+2).
Save the submission confirmation email with the submission ID for future reference.
Evaluation Criteria
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Functionality is a mandatory criterion with a minimum qualifying score of 80%. Failure to meet this threshold results in disqualification.
Pricing is scored out of 80 or 90 points, while Specific Goals (e.g., B-BBEE, local content) are scored out of 10 or 20 points.
Up to four suppliers will be appointed based on their total scores, with contracts awarded on a pro rata basis.
Tie-breaking criteria: Highest B-BBEE score, followed by the highest functionality score, and finally, a draw of lots if necessary.
Objective criteria may be applied, allowing Eskom to award the contract to a tenderer other than the highest scorer if justified.
Failure to submit proof for Specific Goals will result in 0 points for that criterion but will not disqualify the tender.
Eligibility criteria include: tenderer must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies; must not have a nationality of a country on any international sanctions list; must not submit more than one tender; must not have a conflict of interest; must not subcontract 100% of the scope of work; must not be on the Tender Defaulters list or restricted by National Treasury.
Joint venture/consortium agreements must explicitly state joint and several liability for contract execution.
Financial evaluation includes submission of audited financial statements for the previous 3 years.
Technical evaluation includes proof of fleet ownership/lease agreements, vehicle registration, and maintenance records.
Technical Specifications
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Scope: Provide Super Sucker Trucks on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of 5 years.
Minimum fleet requirement: 2 Super Sucker trucks; maximum: 4 trucks. Truck sizes required: 10,000L and 12,000L.
Purpose: Transportation of general and hazardous waste (e.g., fuel, oil, used oil, liquid waste, resin) from Eskom sites in Gauteng, Vaal, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga (including Medupi, Matimba, Kusile, Kriel, Duvha, Tutuka, Arnot, and other power stations) to disposal facilities such as Platkop, Rietfontein, Averda-Vlakfontein, and Holfontein.
Operator/Driver Requirements:
Valid medical surveillance certificate.
Valid Code 14 driver’s license with a Professional Driving Permit (PDP).
Dangerous goods certification.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Chemical-resistant overalls, safety boots, hard hat, safety goggles, FFP2 respirator, and earplugs.
Vehicle Requirements:
Registered to transport hazardous waste/dangerous goods.
Compliance with dangerous goods and national traffic regulations.
Must display a dangerous goods license disc, suitable signage (placards, yellow diamond), and Trem Cards.
Documentation: All ERI-provided documentation (e.g., manifests, collection records, invoices, risk assessments) must be completed correctly and returned after waste disposal.
Rate: Wet rate per load (diesel included).
Equipment Inspection: ERI Technical Department will inspect all equipment prior to contract commencement. All equipment must be available within 7 days of contract signing.
Equipment must be in good condition and readily available.
Financial Requirements
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Payment terms:
Contracts valued below R50,000,000 (including VAT): Payment within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.
Contracts valued above R50,000,000 (including VAT): Payment within 60 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.
Pricing must be in South African Rand (ZAR), inclusive of VAT, and fixed for the contract duration.
Pricing schedule must be submitted in both PDF and Excel formats.
Unconditional discounts will be considered for evaluation purposes. Conditional discounts will be applied during payment.
Financial statements for the previous 3 years must be submitted for evaluation. Draft or management accounts are not accepted.
Tenderers must include all duties, taxes (including VAT), and levies applicable 14 days prior to the closing date in their pricing.
Compliance Requirements
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Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration is mandatory to access the e-Tendering system.
B-BBEE: Tenderers must submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. Suppliers with a B-BBEE level of 5 to 8 (or non-compliant) must achieve Level 4 by the end of the first contract year and improve by at least one level annually thereafter. A B-BBEE Improvement or Retention Plan must be submitted with the bid.
Supplier Development and Localisation (SDL&I):
Local Content: 50% weight, 100% target.
Skills Development: 50% weight.
Successful suppliers must submit quarterly SDL&I compliance reports. Non-compliance may result in a 2.5% penalty of the invoiced amount (excluding VAT) per quarter.
Skills Development: Bursary of R60,000 per ERI-assigned beneficiary at a registered South African university for every R4.8 million invoiced.
Job Creation: At least 50% of semi-skilled and 100% of unskilled labor must be sourced from the local municipality where the service is consumed.
Socio-Economic Development: 0.1% of the invoiced amount must be spent on Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives for black communities.
CIDB Registration: Required if applicable to the scope of work. Tenderers must be registered with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) at the closing date or capable of registration within 21 working days.
Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG) and Contract Participation Goals (CPG) may apply if the contract meets specific thresholds (e.g., duration, value, or CIDB grading).
Tax Clearance: A valid tax clearance certificate is required.
Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ): Proof of compliance with SHEQ systems, policies, and capabilities must be submitted.
Integrity Declaration: Mandatory submission of the Integrity Pact Declaration Form (Annexure D).
COIDA: Original certificate of good standing or proof of application issued by the Compensation Fund (for South African tenderers only).
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Evaluation is conducted in accordance with the PPPFA 2022 regulations.
Pricing is scored out of 80 or 90 points, while Specific Goals (e.g., B-BBEE, local content) are scored out of 10 or 20 points.
Functionality is a mandatory criterion with a minimum qualifying score of 80%. Failure to meet this threshold results in disqualification.
Tie-breaking criteria: Highest B-BBEE score, followed by the highest functionality score, and finally, a draw of lots if necessary.
Up to four suppliers will be appointed based on their total scores, with contracts awarded on a pro rata basis.
Objective criteria may be applied, allowing Eskom to award the contract to a tenderer other than the highest scorer if justified.
Failure to submit proof for Specific Goals will result in 0 points for that criterion but will not disqualify the tender.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (PRECCA)
Act 12 of 2004
high
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Public Procurement Act, 2024 (PPA)
Act 28 of 2024
high
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)
Act 2 of 2000
medium
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA)
Act 3 of 2000
medium
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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