Supply and delivery of valves and valve components for ESKOM peaking power stations (5-Year framework)

Closing date and time: 02 July 2026 at 10:00 SAST (GMT+2). Compulsory site visits/clarification meetings: Details in Tender Data—failure to attend disqualifies. Check Eskom Tender Bulletin and NT e-Tender Portal regularly for addenda, closing date extensions, or updates. Tender validity period applies; extensions may be requested but cannot modify the tender.

All communications must be directed in writing to the Eskom Representative (name, email, phone specified in Tender Data). No other Eskom officials may be contacted. Submission address: As specified in Tender Data (physical tender box or Eskom Tender Bulletin e-tendering portal). For e-tendering, use the Eskom E-tendering page only. Clarifications and addenda are published on Eskom Tender Bulletin and NT e-Tender Portal.

Submit a complete original tender in paper form plus one (1) complete hard copy by the closing date and time. For e-tendering, upload and finalize via Eskom Tender Bulletin site only—no hard copies or tender box submissions accepted. Ensure all documents (PDF/Excel) are accessible, uncorrupt, readable, and in English. Mark packages as "ORIGINAL", "COPY", or "ELECTRONIC COPY" with: Eskom submission address, tender number, tenderer’s name, physical address, email, and authorized representative’s contact number. Seal outer package as "Confidential" with the same details. Late submissions are disqualified—no exceptions. Eskom takes no responsibility for postal/courier delays, network issues, or incorrect references. Eskom employees cannot submit on behalf of tenderers. Mandatory returnables (e.g., Acknowledgement Form, SDL&I Undertaking) must be completed and submitted by closing date. Sign all documents; electronic tenders must be digitally signed. Tender validity period applies; extensions may be requested but cannot modify the tender. Withdrawals must be notified in writing. For e-tendering, ensure submission is finalized before the deadline—system locks after closing time.

Evaluation follows a multi-stage process: Basic compliance (mandatory returnables, original/copy submission), pre-qualification (eligibility, B-BBEE, CIDB, SHEQ), functionality (if applicable, minimum threshold required), financial risk assessment, and price evaluation. Scoring: Price and Specific Goals (e.g., B-BBEE, local content) are combined per PPPFA (90/10 or 80/20 system). B-BBEE: Valid certificate/affidavit/CSD report required at closing date for pre-qualification; fraudulent/expired documents disqualify. If B-BBEE is not a pre-qualification criterion but used for scoring, missing/invalid documents score zero. CIDB: Registration at required grading (or proof of application) must be submitted by closing date; full registration required by contract award. SHEQ: Proof of systems/policies/capabilities required by closing date or contract award. Financial: Eskom assesses risk; high-risk tenderers may be disqualified. Arithmetical errors are corrected per Eskom’s rules; tenderers must confirm or accept corrections. Reverse e-auction may apply (prices excluded from initial submission). Objective criteria (if any) are stipulated in Tender Data. Tenders are ranked by combined Price + Specific Goals score.

Supply and deliver various valves and valve components on an 'as and when' required basis for all Peaking Power Stations over five (5) years. Must comply with Eskom’s standardised specifications and any additional requirements in Tender Data. Cataloguing of items may be required post-award; pricing schedule must include a line item for cataloguing if applicable. All materials delivered must be labelled per Eskom’s specifications. Tenderers must familiarise themselves with the scope via Tender Data and any compulsory site visits/clarification meetings.

Pricing must be in South African Rand (ZAR) unless otherwise stated in Tender Data. Rates/prices must be fixed for the contract duration and include all duties, taxes (e.g., VAT), and levies applicable 14 days prior to closing date. Exchange rates must align with Tender Data stipulations. Performance security may be required; tenderers must name at least two (2) financial institutions for obtaining security (Eskom reserves the right to reject unsuitable institutions). Costs of tendering (including testing, SHEQ compliance) are not reimbursable. Pricing schedules must be complete and error-free; arithmetical errors will be corrected per Eskom’s rules.

Mandatory compliance: Valid B-BBEE certificate/affidavit/CSD report at closing date (pre-qualification criterion; failure disqualifies). CIDB registration (if applicable) must be valid at closing date or achievable within 21 working days; proof of application accepted at closing date, but full registration required by contract award. Proof of SHEQ systems/policies/capabilities required at closing date or contract award; costs must be included in tender. Compliance with: National Treasury Instructions, CIDB Regulations (if construction-related), PPPFA Regulations, Amended B-BBEE Codes, COIDA, OHS Act, dtic local content designations, and any other legislation in Tender Data. SDL&I Undertaking must be submitted by contract award. Sub-contracting 100% of scope is prohibited. Misrepresentation, fronting, or fraud results in disqualification and reporting to B-BBEE Commission. Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG) and Contract Participation Goals (CPG) apply if contract meets duration (12+ months) or value (R5M+) thresholds.

Effective date: 01 April 2023. Review date: April 2026. Contract duration: 60 months (5 years). SDL&I Implementation Schedule due 28 days after contract award. Quarterly SDL&I compliance reports required.

For NIPP obligations (if applicable): Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic). Contact dtic to arrange support and development of local businesses if import content ≥ USD 5 million.

Required returnable documents: SBD 6.2 Declaration Form and Annex C (Local Content Declaration-Summary Schedule). Failure to submit these will disqualify the bid. Tenderers failing to provide documentation for preference points (e.g., B-BBEE, local content) will not be disqualified but will score 0 for specific goals and only price points (90/80).

Scoring: Maximum 10/20 points for B-BBEE specific goals (90/10 or 80/20 system), added to price points. Contract awarded to highest total points. B-BBEE points require: valid certificate (SANAS-accredited), sworn/CIPC affidavit, proof of ownership/shareholding, certified ID copies, proof of disability (if applicable). Local content: 70% minimum threshold for valve products/actuators (mandatory). Non-compliance with objective criteria (e.g., local content) may lead to second-ranked tenderer being awarded. NIPP applies if import content ≥ USD 5M; requires dtic agreement. Legal: Tenderer must be a registered South African entity (CIPC documentation required).

Scope: Supply and delivery of various valves and valve components on an 'as and when' required basis for all Peaking Power Stations. Duration: 5 years (60 months). Designated sector: Valve products and actuators must meet 70% local content threshold. Proposals must separate local and imported components in the Price Schedule.

NIPP obligation applies if import/foreign content ≥ USD 5 million. Winning bidder must sign NIPP obligation agreement with dtic before contract signing. Penalty: 2.5% of contract value for failure to meet SDL&I obligations. Retention: 2.5% of every invoice (excluding VAT) held as security until SDL&I obligations are fulfilled. SDL&I obligations include local procurement (100% target), job creation/retainment, and skills development (1 candidate per R30M spend, 24-month minimum bursary).

B-BBEE: Valid certificate (SANAS-accredited) or sworn/CIPC affidavit required. Points claimed only with: valid B-BBEE certificate, proof of ownership/shareholding (CIPC), certified ID copies of shareholders, proof of disability (if applicable). EMEs (≤R10M revenue): Sworn affidavit. QSEs (≤R50M revenue): Sworn affidavit if ≥51% Black-owned; otherwise, comply with QSE scorecard. Large enterprises (>R50M revenue): Valid B-BBEE certificate mandatory. Local content: 70% minimum for valves (mandatory returnables: SBD 6.2 and Annex C). SDL&I obligations: B-BBEE improvement/retention plan (submit within 30 days of contract signing), local procurement target (100%), job creation/retainment proposals, skills development (1 candidate per R30M spend, 24-month minimum bursary). Quarterly SDL&I compliance reports required. Sworn affidavits must meet validity criteria (e.g., signed before Commissioner of Oath, same date for deponent and Commissioner, no blank spaces).

Mandatory returnable: Fully complete and submit the E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form to Eskom within the prescribed period. Failure to do so will disqualify the tenderer from the procurement process. Key points: - Form must be fully completed (business name/JV, contact person, tel, cell, email, tenderer’s name, authorized signature, designation, date). - Tenderer must confirm self-training via the E-Tendering Noddy Guide, video, or clarification meeting. - Must confirm ability to operate the E-Tendering Solution.

Mandatory requirement: Submission of the fully completed E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form. Evaluation includes: - Confirmation of self-training (via E-Tendering Noddy Guide, video, or clarification meeting). - Confirmation of ability to operate the E-Tendering Solution. Non-compliance results in disqualification.

Closing date: 02 July 2026 at 10H00 AM SAST. Non-compulsory clarification meeting: 15 June 2026, 13H30-14H30 via MS Teams (Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/382717538268436?p=NMG8smj1pxzvdFnvtA, Meeting ID: 382 717 538 268 436, Passcode: cS9aw3wp). Clarification queries deadline: 5 working days before tender closing. Tender validity period: 180 days from closing date.

Eskom Representative: Kim Hughes, Email: [email protected]. All queries must be directed to the Eskom Representative in writing. Fraud/corruption reporting: 0800 11 2722 or [email protected].

Submit electronically via Eskom E-Tendering site by 02 July 2026 at 10H00 AM SAST. No hard copies accepted. All documents must be in PDF format (max 500MB per file, total submission max 4GB). Price list must also be submitted in Excel. Late submissions will not be accepted. Ensure submission status is marked as 'complete'. Resubmissions will override previous versions. Mandatory returnables include: Authorisation Form (Annexure A), Acknowledgement Form (Annexure B), Tenderer’s Particulars (Annexure C), Integrity Declaration Form (Annexure D), CPA Requirements (Annexures E/F), SBD 6.2 (Annexures G1-G4), SBD 1 (Annexure H), SBD 6.1 (Annexure I), SBD 4 (Annexure J), E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form, and JV/consortium documents (if applicable). Disqualification risks: missing mandatory returnables, non-compliance with eligibility criteria, or submission by unauthorised persons.

Evaluation is based on a 90/10 or 80/20 PPPFA system. Functionality (technical) must score a minimum of 70% to proceed. Functionality criteria: Documentation (40% weight) - valve datasheets/catalogues (100% submission = 100%, 99-50% = 50%, <50% = 0%); Compliance to Standards (30% weight) - full compliance = 100%, partial = 50%, none = 0%; Company Experience (30% weight) - ≥24 months = 100%, 12 months = 50%, <12 months = 0%; Supply Capability (15% weight) - fully demonstrated = 100%, partial = 50%, none = 0%; Risk Management Plan (15% weight) - plan submitted = 100%, none = 0%. Price is scored out of 90 points (inclusive of VAT, corrected for errors, adjusted for deviations). Specific Goals (B-BBEE) scored out of 10 points: Level 1 = 20, Level 2 = 18, Level 3 = 14, Level 4 = 12, Level 5 = 8, Level 6 = 6, Level 7 = 4, Level 8 = 2, Non-compliant = 0. Final ranking: Pricing + Specific Goals scores combined, highest to lowest. For tenders ≤ R50M, 80/20 system applies.

Supply and delivery of various valves and valve components on an 'as and when' basis for all Peaking Power Stations over 5 years. Scope includes standard and specialised/OEM valves. Technical returnables: Valve datasheets/catalogues, compliance to standards (API, ASME, ISO, SANS), proof of company experience, supply capability, and risk management plan. Quality requirements: Supplier Quality Management Specification, OHS&Q Management Plan, and adherence to Eskom PPE and safety standards. Cataloguing may be required post-award. Refer to NEC and Attachments 3-4 for detailed scope and price lists.

Pricing must be inclusive of VAT, submitted in PDF and Excel. Payment terms: ≤ R50M contracts: 30 days from receipt of undisputed invoice; > R50M contracts: 60 days. Unconditional discounts considered for evaluation; conditional discounts applied at payment. Financial statements for the previous 18 months (or last year if unavailable) required. For JVs/SPVs, audited financials for each participant must be submitted. Start-ups (<12 months) exempt but must provide first-year statements if awarded.

Mandatory: Valid CSD registration. Additional: COIDA certificate (SA tenderers only), OHS&Q Management Plan, compliance with Employment Equity Act (SA tenderers only), Tax Clearance Certificate (or SBD1 for foreign suppliers without SA footprint), and financial viability evidence. B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required for Specific Goals scoring. CIDB grading (if applicable) must be submitted at tender closing or within 21 working days post-closing. Joint ventures must submit a valid JV agreement and designated bank account details.

For system issues: Contact the buyer responsible for the published tender. For general eTendering support, use the TenderBulletin (https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za) or eTendering (https://eTendering.eskom.co.za) portals.

Submit via Eskom’s eTendering portal (https://eTendering.eskom.co.za). Steps: 1) Register on the portal (CSD number required for access). 2) Verify email and OTP sent to registered cellphone/email (cellphone must include +27 prefix). 3) Select the tender reference number (e.g., E2979GXPOU). 4) Click 'Create New Submission' and upload documents under correct categories (Technical, Commercial, Finance, etc.). 5) Name each file, assign the correct type, and ensure individual files ≤ 50MB (total submission ≤ 900MB). 6) Review all documents before clicking 'Finalize Submission'. 7) Save the submission confirmation email (includes submission ID and timestamp) for records. Disqualification risks: Incomplete uploads, incorrect categorization, or exceeding file size limits.

CSD registration is mandatory to access the eTendering system. Suppliers must adhere to Eskom’s legal notices and disclaimers (e.g., Email Legal Notice at http://www.eskom.co.za/Pages/Email_Legal_Spam_Disclaimer.aspx).