Lethabo Power Station - Deneysville - Vereeniging - 1939
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
10 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158659
Summary
ESKOM invites proposals for the supply and delivery of joints on an as-and-when-required basis for a 5-year period at lethabo power station in the free state. This tender is for suppliers who can provide these materials under a long-term contract, with procurement to be conducted via a reverse e-auction platform. IT is aimed at companies capable of meeting strict technical, quality, and broad-based black economic empowerment (b-bbee) compliance requirements.
Key Requirements
Submit electronically via Eskom E-tendering by 17 July 2026 at 10:00; no hard copies are accepted.
Mandatory documents (Annexures A, B, C, D, E, F, G1-G4, H, I, J) must be submitted by the closing date to avoid disqualification.
The procurement will use a reverse e-auction; no prices are submitted in the tender, and only pre-qualified bidders will be invited to the live auction.
Bidders must provide proof of B-BBEE status (certificate or sworn affidavit) and comply with a 100% local content threshold for designated materials (plates, sheets, sections).
Technical compliance requires adherence to ISO quality standards (9001:2015, 10005, 10006, 10007, 31000) and submission of evidence from previous similar projects.
A non-compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 01 July 2026 at 10:00 AM via MS Teams.
Contractual requirements include proof of CSD registration, tax compliance, and a COIDA safety certificate for South African tenderers.
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Important Dates
Source: Invitation to Tender.pdf (TENDER)
Important Dates
10 Jun
2026
PUBLICATION
Tender Published
Tender was published
17 Jul
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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Core procurement rules
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Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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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 Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the supply and delivery of joints on an as-and-when-required basis for a 5-year period at Lethabo Power Station. The procurement process involves a Reverse E-Auction, where successful bidders (evaluated for compliance and pre-qualification) will be invited to a live auction. Pricing is not submitted upfront but determined during the auction. The tender closes on **17 July 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC)** and is valid for 12 weeks post-closing. Submissions must be electronic via Eskom’s e-tendering portal, with mandatory documents including authorization forms, B-BBEE certificates, and compliance declarations. The contract will use the NEC3 Supply Contract framework, with evaluation based on price (80 points) and B-BBEE status (20 points). Local content and socio-economic development (SDL&I) commitments are contractual obligations, with penalties for non-compliance.
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Closing date and time: 17 July 2026 at 10:00.
Non-compulsory clarification meeting: 01 July 2026 at 10:00 AM via MS Teams (Meeting ID: 314 121 167 220 847, Passcode: Mv32Th3U). Confirm attendance with Eskom Representative, stating attendee name, position, contact details.
Clarification queries deadline: 5 working days before tender submission deadline.
Tender validity period: 12 weeks from closing date.
Submit electronically via Eskom E-tendering system (Eskom Tender Bulletin site). No hard copies accepted.
Deadline: 17 July 2026 at 10:00. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Upload documents in PDF format (max 500 MB per document, total submission max 4 GB). Price list must be submitted in PDF and Excel.
Upload under folders: Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other.
Ensure submission status is marked as complete. If resubmitting, only the latest version will be considered.
Mandatory returnables (disqualifiable if incomplete/missing at closing): Annexures A (Authorisation), B (Acknowledgement), C (Tenderers Particulars), D (Integrity Pact), E (CPA Local), F (CPA Imported if applicable), G1-G4 (SBD 6.2 Local Content if applicable), H (SBD 1), I (SBD 6.1 Preference Points), J (SBD 4), Reverse e-auction training acknowledgement, E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement.
Joint ventures must submit: letter of intent/JV agreement, confirmation of single business entity, details of single designated bank account.
Failure to submit mandatory documents by closing renders tender non-responsive.
Returnable Documents
Source: Invitation to Tender.pdf (TENDER)
1.1 Annexures to the Tender The following document listed hereunder are attached to this Invitation to Tender. Number Description Annexure Attached (Y / N / N/A) 1.1.1 *Authorisation Form Annexure A Y 1.1.2 *Acknowledgement form Annexure B Y 1.1.3 *Tenderer’s particulars Annexure C Y 1.1.4 *Integrity Declaration Form (Suppliers are required to download and read the Supplier Integrity Pact. It is accessible on the Eskom Tender Bulletin via Eskom Supplier Integrity Pact (eskom.co.za) link) Annexure D Y 1.1.5 *CPA Requirements for Local Goods/Services Annexure E Y 1.1.6 *CPA(IG) for Foreign Goods/Services (if applicable) Annexure F Y 1.1.7 SBD 6.2 Declaration Certificate for Local Production and Local Content (only applicable if designated materials are included and then Tenderers will be required to complete and submit Annexures G1 to G4 as evidence of compliance with this requirement). Annexure C Local Content Declaration- Summary Annexure G2 Y Annexure D Imported Content Declaration – Supporting Annexure G3 Y Annexure E Local Content Declaration- Supporting Annexure G4 Y 1.1.8 *SBD 1 Invitation to Bid must be filled out by all tenderers and submitted with the tender at tender submission deadline Annexure H Y 1.1.9 *SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form in terms of PPPFA 2022 regulations Annexure I Y 1.1.10 *SBD 4 – Bidders Disclosure Annexure J Y 1.1.11 Tax Evaluation questionnaire to determine whether a company, close corporation (CC) or Trust is a personal service provider for purposes of PAYE [only to be attached for services type of contracts]. Y 1.1.12 Reverse e-auction training acknowledgement form (if applicable) Y 1.1.13 Reverse e-auction process (if applicable) Y 1.1.14 E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form Y 1.1.15 E-tendering Help Manual for supplier Y 1.1.16 CIDB Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG) (Applicable) N/A 1.1.17 Contract Participation Goals (CPG) (Not Applicable) N/A 1.1.18 Scope of Work Contained in the NEC document Y 1.1.19 NEC or other Contract Y 1.1.20 Pricing Schedule/BOQ Contained in the NEC document Y
Functionality requirements apply; refer to TEC attached. Tenderers not meeting threshold will be disqualified.
Price evaluation (80 points): inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetic errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for variations, Net Present Value comparison, unconditional discounts considered, conditional discounts not considered for evaluation.
Ranking: combined score of price and specific goals, highest points wins. Eskom may award to other than highest scorer if objective criteria justify.
Failure to submit proof for specific goals scores 0 for that goal but not disqualified.
Local content thresholds for designated materials (plates, sheets, sections) must be 100%.
Technical Specifications
Source: Invitation to Tender.pdf (TENDER)
Scope: Supply and delivery of joints on an as-and-when-required basis for 5 years at Lethabo Power Station.
Quality management: Must comply with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 10005, ISO 10006, ISO 10007, ISO 31000.
Environmental: Contractor must be familiarized with Lethabo waste management procedure.
Experience: Evidence of previous projects for expansion joints supply: 3 similar projects (100% score), 2 similar projects (80% score), 1 similar project (40% score). Provide contract numbers/orders with values and client contact details for verification.
Financial due diligence: Submit audited financial statements for previous 18 months (or last year if not available). For JVs/SPVs, submit for each participant. Start-ups (<12 months) exempt but must furnish statements after award.
Experience: Submit proof of previous projects for expansion joints supply.
Scoring: 3 similar projects (100%), 2 similar projects (80%), 1 similar project (40%).
Evidence: Provide contract numbers/orders with values and client contact details for verification.
Pricing Schedule
Source: Invitation to Tender.pdf
Pricing schedule/BOQ contained in NEC document.
Submit completed pricing schedule in PDF and Excel.
Include line item for cataloguing if required.
Separate local and imported components for local procurement content calculation.
Financial Requirements
Source: Invitation to Tender.pdf (TENDER)
Pricing: Submit via Pricing Schedule/BOQ contained in NEC document. Submit in PDF and Excel.
Payment terms: Contracts below R50 million (incl. VAT) paid within 30 days of undisputed invoice; above R50 million paid within 60 days.
Performance guarantee: Required if supplier not financially sound (X13 Performance Guarantee). Select at least two financial institutions from Eskom-approved list.
Cataloguing: May be required after award; include line item in pricing schedule.
Local procurement content: Separate pricing for local vs imported components; Eskom target 100% local content.
Reverse e-auction applicable: No prices submitted in tender; successful bidders invited to live auction event.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Invitation to Tender.pdf (TENDER)
CSD registration: Proof of valid current CSD registration (CSD number/report) mandatory.
Tax compliance: Certified tax clearance certificate required for foreign tenderers with SA footprint or local tenderers without SARS PIN/CSD verification. Foreign suppliers with no SA footprint complete SBD1 only.
B-BBEE: Valid B-BBEE certificate (revenue >R50m) or sworn affidavit (EME ≤R10m or QSE ≤R50m with 51% black ownership). Consolidated certificate for JVs/consortia. Submit proof of ownership/shareholding (CIPC docs), certified ID copies of shareholders, proof of disability if applicable.
Local content: For designated materials (plates >4.5mm, sheets <4.5mm, sections), 100% local content threshold. Submit SBD 6.2 and Annexures G1-G4 if applicable.
Subcontracting: Subcontract 5% to black-owned (51%+) EME/QSEs, not subsidiaries. Provide proof of subcontract agreement or letter of intent.
Jobs: Submit proposals for jobs created/retained in SA.
Safety: COIDA certificate of good standing/proof of application (SA tenderers). Comply with Eskom Lifesaving rules, National Road Traffic Act, Eskom Vehicle Safety Specifications. Submit internal offloading safe-work procedures.
CIDB: Not applicable.
SDL&I: Submit B-BBEE improvement/retention plan within 30 days of contract award. Quarterly SDL&I reports required. Penalty 1% of contract value for non-compliance; 1% of invoice (excl. VAT) retained as security.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: Invitation to Tender.pdf (TENDER)
B-BBEE scoring: Points per status level (Level 1:20, 2:18, 3:14, 4:12, 5:8, 6:6, 7:4, 8:2, Non-compliant:0).
Documentation: Valid B-BBEE certificate (revenue >R50m) or sworn affidavit (EME ≤R10m or QSE ≤R50m with 51% black ownership). Consolidated certificate for JVs/consortia. Provide proof of ownership/shareholding (CIPC docs), certified ID copies of shareholders, proof of disability.
Improvement plan: Submit B-BBEE improvement/retention plan within 30 days of contract award. Level 4 must achieve Level 3 by end of first year; Levels 5-8/non-compliant must achieve Level 4 by end of first year and improve yearly.
Local content: 100% for designated materials (plates, sheets, sections).
Subcontracting: 5% to black-owned (51%+) EME/QSEs.
Jobs: Proposals for jobs created/retained in SA.
SDL&I: Penalty 1% of contract value for non-compliance; 1% of invoice (excl. VAT) retained as security; quarterly reporting.
Health & Safety
Source: Invitation to Tender.pdf
Safety requirements: COIDA certificate of good standing/proof of application (SA tenderers).
Comply with Eskom Lifesaving rules, National Road Traffic Act, Eskom Vehicle Safety Specifications.
Submit company internal offloading safe-work procedures prior to contract award.
Environmental
Source: Invitation to Tender.pdf
Environmental requirement: Contractor must be familiarized with Lethabo waste management procedure.
B-BBEE improvement plan: Submit within 30 days of signing contract. Level 4 suppliers must achieve Level 3 by end of first year and improve thereafter. Levels 5-8/non-compliant must achieve Level 4 by end of first year and improve yearly.
Local procurement: Target 100% local content; submit proposal.
Subcontracting: 5% to black-owned (51%+) entities; provide subcontract agreement/letter of intent.
Jobs: Proposals for jobs created/retained in SA.
SDL&I penalty: 1% of contract value for failure; 1% of invoice (excl. VAT) retained as security until obligations met.
Reporting: Quarterly SDL&I reports; SDL&I Implementation Schedule submitted within 28 days of award.
Payment terms: As per financial requirements.
Eskom may negotiate with preferred bidders if prices not market-related.
Requirements
Source: Invitation to Tender.pdf (TENDER)
Eligibility: Not on international sanctions lists, Eskom Tender Defaulters list, or restricted by National Treasury. No conflict of interest. Single submission per tenderer. JVs must have joint and several liability agreement. Tenders signed by authorized persons. No 100% subcontracting of scope.
Lethabo Power Station - Deneysville - Vereeniging - 1939
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