Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Western Cape Operating Unit - - Xoliswa Mninzi -
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
14 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-156040
ESKOM invites tenders for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of pv solar microgrids at various sites across the western cape. This contract includes a 24-month requirement for the training of ESKOM operators and is open to qualified contractors with a CIDB grading of 3 ep or higher.
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Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Western Cape Operating Unit - - Xoliswa Mninzi -
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14 May
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
05 Jun
2026
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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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Invitation to Tender_ROOFTOP.pdf
Eskom is inviting tenders for the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and 24‑month operator training of PV solar micro‑grids at multiple sites in the Western Cape. Submissions are electronic, close on 5 June 2026 10:00 UTC and must remain valid for 12 weeks.
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Important Dates
Source: Invitation to Tender_ROOFTOP.pdfClarification meeting: 26 May 2026, 13:30-15:00 (MS Teams). Deadline for clarification queries: 01 June 2026. Tender closing date: 05 June 2026 at 10:00.
Contact Information
Source: Invitation to Tender_ROOFTOP.pdfEskom Representative: Xoliswa Mninzi. Tel: 021 941 5862. Email: [email protected]. Fraud reporting: 0800 11 2722 or [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: Invitation to Tender_ROOFTOP.pdfSubmissions must be made electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal (https://www.eskom.co.za/tenders/). No hard copies or zip/condensed files will be accepted. Documents must be in PDF format, with price lists provided in both PDF and Excel. Total submission size is limited to 4GB, with a 500MB limit per individual document. Ensure the submission status is marked as 'complete'.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Invitation to Tender_ROOFTOP.pdfThe evaluation follows a multi-stage process: 1) Basic compliance check. 2) Functionality/Technical evaluation (minimum 80% threshold required to proceed). 3) Price and Preference (80/20 system). Technical scoring is split into 80% for technical requirements and 20% for experience (minimum 14% of the 20% must be achieved in experience). Price is scored out of 80, and B-BBEE/Specific Goals are scored out of 20. A minimum of 8 and a maximum of 10 suppliers will be selected based on ranking.
Technical Specifications
Source: Invitation to Tender_ROOFTOP.pdfThe scope includes the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of PV solar microgrids at various sites in the Western Cape, including operator training for a 24-month period. Technical requirements are detailed in the 'Technical' folder on the Eskom Tender Bulletin.
Financial Requirements
Source: Invitation to Tender_ROOFTOP.pdfPricing must be inclusive of VAT and exclude contingencies. Payment terms are 30 days for contracts under R50 million and 60 days for contracts over R50 million. Performance security may be required via Eskom-approved financial institutions. Audited annual financial statements are mandatory for evaluation.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Invitation to Tender_ROOFTOP.pdfMandatory requirements include: CSD registration, CIDB grading of 3 EP or higher, and submission of SBD 1, 4, 6.1, and 6.2 forms. Environmental compliance (ISO 14001 alignment, Environmental Management Plan, Waste Management Plan, and Emergency Preparedness Plan) is required, with a 100% pass mark for environmental criteria. B-BBEE status requires a valid certificate or sworn affidavit (no electronic signatures accepted on affidavits).
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Act 3 of 2000
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Act 38 of 2000
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Act 107 of 1998
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Act 85 of 1993
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Act 103 of 1977
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Western Cape Operating Unit - - Xoliswa Mninzi -
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Last checked
12 Jul 2026
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