Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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.
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Arnot Power Station - Rietkuil - Mpumalanga - 1097
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
25 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157070
This tender is for the supply and delivery of ash plant spares to eskom's arnot power station in the north west province over a five-year period. IT is open to suppliers capable of providing the specified spares and meeting eskom's procurement requirements. Bidders must be prepared to sign a confidentiality agreement as part of the tender process.
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Arnot Power Station - Rietkuil - Mpumalanga - 1097
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25 May
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
10 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
Supplier Declaration of Interest Template (G20 Logo) (1).docx
Eskom is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of ash plant spares to Arnot Power Station for a 5-year (60-month) period. The tender includes a mandatory conflict-of-interest declaration to ensure transparency and ethical compliance in the procurement process.
240-12248652_List of Tender Returnables_Cat 3_ Rev 7.docx
Eskom is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of ash plant spares to Arnot Power Station in the North West Province for a 5-year (60-month) period. The tender emphasizes strict quality management system (QMS) compliance, including ISO 9001:2015 alignment, documented processes, and operational evidence of QMS. Applicants must submit a Draft Contract Quality Plan, Quality Control Plan (QCP), and other supporting documents like organizational charts, responsibility matrices, and CVs of quality controllers.
240-68099512 Form A_Cat 3_ Rev 9.docx
Eskom is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of ash plant spares to Arnot Power Station in the North West province for a 5-year (60-month) period. The tender emphasizes compliance with Eskom's quality requirements (Clause 240-105658000) and ISO 9001 standards, including pre-contract assessments, post-award monitoring, and adherence to quality principles like customer focus, leadership, and process improvement.
E-Tenderers E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form.pdf
Invitation to Tender (ITT) Supply and deliver of Ash Plant Spares 5 Years.pdf
OSH Acknowledge form.pdf
Eskom General Conditions of Purchase.pdf
E-Tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf
Supplier Declaration of Interest Template.docx
Eskom is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of ash plant spares to Arnot Power Station for a 5-year (60-month) period. The tender includes strict conflict-of-interest declarations, requiring suppliers to disclose any relationships with Eskom employees, directors, or their associates that could influence procurement objectivity.
Safety Health Environment and Quality SHEQ Policy.pdf
Eskom Supplier Integrity Pact_.pdf
Eskom life-saving rules.pdf
Eskom Vehicle Safety Spec 32-345.pdf
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Vendors Template - 02 September 2024 (G20 Logo) (1).docx
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of ash plant spares to Arnot Power Station for a period of 5 years (60 months). The tender includes a confidentiality agreement that governs the disclosure and protection of proprietary information shared during the tender process and subsequent business relationship.
Eskom - Standard Conditions of Tender.pdf
NEC3 Supply Contract- Ash Plant Spares.pdf
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Evaluation Criteria
Source: Supplier Declaration of Interest Template (G20 Logo) (1).docxCompliance Requirements
Source: Supplier Declaration of Interest Template (G20 Logo) (1).docxEvaluation Criteria
Source: 240-68099512 Form A_Cat 3_ Rev 9.docxEvaluation is based on compliance with Eskom’s Supplier Quality Requirements (Specification 240-105658000) and ISO 9001. Key points: Select only one applicable category (Category 3 is pre-selected in the document). Must demonstrate capability to meet all clauses in 240-105658000 and ISO 9001. Main supplier and sub-supplier capacity may be assessed (Clause 3.6). Authorized quality representative must sign Section E of Form A to confirm acceptance.
Technical Specifications
Source: 240-68099512 Form A_Cat 3_ Rev 9.docxScope: Supply and deliver ash plant spares for Arnot Power Station over a 5-year (60-month) period. Quality Requirements: Must comply with Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements per Specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001 Standard. Pre-Contract Award: Category 3 applies (Clause 3.5.4 of 240-105658000). Post-Contract Award: Contract Execution (Clause 3.7.1) and Supplier Quality Performance Monitoring Phase (Clause 3.7.2) are mandatory. Standard Conditions: Eskom reserves rights of access, information, preservation, quality audits, and management of nonconformities. Special Processes: Applicable as per Clause 3.8.6. ISO 9001 Compliance: All clauses (4-10) and principles (1-7) apply, including Context of the Organisation, Leadership, Planning, Support, Operation, Performance Evaluations, and Relationship Management.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 240-68099512 Form A_Cat 3_ Rev 9.docxQuality Management System: Must align with ISO 9001 Standard. Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements: Compliance with Specification 240-105658000 is mandatory. Documentation: Signed acknowledgment of quality requirements via Form A (Category 3, Rev 9) is required. Post-Award Obligations: Supplier must participate in quality performance monitoring and allow Eskom rights of access, audits, and information requests.
Contact Information
Source: Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Vendors Template - 02 September 2024 (G20 Logo) (1).docxEvaluation Criteria
Source: Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Vendors Template - 02 September 2024 (G20 Logo) (1).docxEvaluation Criteria
Source: 240-12248652_List of Tender Returnables_Cat 3_ Rev 7.docxTechnical Specifications
Source: 240-12248652_List of Tender Returnables_Cat 3_ Rev 7.docxCompliance Requirements
Source: 240-12248652_List of Tender Returnables_Cat 3_ Rev 7.docxSubmission Guidelines
Source: Supplier Declaration of Interest Template.docxSubmit a completed 'Supplier Declaration of Interest' form as a returnable with your enquiry, tender, or attendance at a negotiation. The form requires a signature, designation, telephone number, and email address.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Supplier Declaration of Interest Template.docxMandatory Requirements:
Disqualifying Factors:
Compliance Requirements
Source: Supplier Declaration of Interest Template.docxSubmit a completed 'Supplier Declaration of Interest' form as a returnable with your bid. Key requirements:
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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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Arnot Power Station - Rietkuil - Mpumalanga - 1097
Source confidence
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Official source
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Last checked
12 Jul 2026
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