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Tender Type
Expression of interest
Delivery Location
Eskom Pk, Jellicoe St - Witbank - Witbank - 1034
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
11 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158891
ESKOM holdings soc ltd is seeking expressions of interest from property owners or authorized agents for the outright purchase of an office building in nelspruit, mpumalanga. This is a market-testing exercise to identify available properties meeting eskom's specifications for their mpumalanga operating unit office. Submissions will be evaluated, and shortlisted respondents may be invited to submit detailed offers following a preliminary inspection of their premises.
This is an Expression of Interest (EOI) only—a market-testing exercise, not a formal bid. Respondents bear all costs and Eskom will not reimburse any expenses.
Required specifications: 5,000m² to 7,000m² office space in a single building, preferably A-grade or B+ grade, with at least 190 covered parking spaces.
Location must be in Nelspruit's main commercial or CBD sectors, near public transport amenities, and ready for immediate possession with all approvals in place.
Must have clear legal title and unambiguous ownership documents. No confidential or sensitive information should be submitted as nothing will be treated as confidential.
Submissions must be electronic only via the Eskom E-Tendering portal (http://etendering.eskom.co.za) in PDF format by 03 July 2026 at 10:00 South African Standard Time.
Maximum upload: 500MB per document, 4GB total. No ZIP files or hard copies accepted. Latest submission overrides previous versions.
Contact: Koketso Mokalapa (Procurement Officer) at [email protected] or 053 830 5922 for clarifications.
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Date & Time
Friday, 03 July 2026 - 10:00
Venue
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Expression of interest
Eskom Pk, Jellicoe St - Witbank - Witbank - 1034
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Source: E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf (TENDER)11 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
03 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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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Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Nelspruit.pdf
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites expressions of interest (EOI) for the outright purchase of an office building in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga Operating Unit. The building must be between 5,000m² and 7,000m², preferably a single structure, ready for immediate possession, with professional aesthetics, office-use approval, and at least 190 covered parking spaces. This is a market-testing exercise to inform Eskom’s plans for acquiring office space.
E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf
Eskom is inviting tenders for the acquisition (purchase) of an office building in the Mpumalanga Operating Unit, specifically in Nelspruit. The tender process is conducted via Eskom's eTendering system, a web-based platform for submitting tender documents electronically.
Annexure X - E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.pdf
Eskom is inviting tenders for the acquisition (purchase) of an office building in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The tender requires mandatory e-tendering training acknowledgment as a prerequisite for participation.
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Median Estimate
R 1 803 379
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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Submission Guidelines
Source: E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf (TENDER)Submit via Eskom eTendering portal (https://eTendering.eskom.co.za). Steps: 1. Register on the portal (CSD number required). 2. Verify email and complete OTP authentication (sent to registered cellphone and email). 3. Upload documents under correct categories (Technical, Commercial, Finance). 4. Individual file max size: 50MB; total upload max: 900MB. 5. Finalize submission and save the confirmation email with submission ID for records. Disqualification risk: Incomplete or incorrectly categorized submissions.
Returnable Documents
Source: E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf (TENDER)Required document categories: Technical, Commercial, Finance. Example submitted files: Commercial (e.g., Test7.pdf), Technical (e.g., Test1.pdf), Finance (e.g., Test15.pdf).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf (TENDER)Selection criteria: Must be registered on the eTendering system with a valid CSD number. Access: Open to all suppliers for public tenders; closed tenders are by invitation only. Compliance: Must comply with Eskom’s procurement policies and legal notices (e.g., email disclaimers). Suppliers must meet Eskom’s selection and evaluation criteria to qualify for closed tenders or direct invitations.
Technical Specifications
Source: E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Provision of an office building for acquisition (buying) in the Mpumalanga Operating Unit in Nelspruit. Closed tenders are not listed publicly. Eskom sends direct bids to pre-qualified suppliers via email for private submission.
Compliance Requirements
Source: E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory: Valid CSD (Central Supplier Database) number required to access the eTendering system.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Annexure X - E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.pdf (unknown)The E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form is a mandatory returnable. Bidders must: - Fully complete the form (business name/JV, contact person, landline, cellphone, email, authorized signature, designation, and date). - Submit it to Eskom within the prescribed period. - Failure to complete or submit the form on time will result in disqualification from the procurement process.
Returnable Documents
Source: Annexure X - E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.pdf (unknown)The E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form is mandatory. It must: - Be fully completed (business name/JV, contact person, landline, cellphone, email, authorized signature, designation, and date). - Be submitted to Eskom within the prescribed period. - Failure to comply will result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Annexure X - E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.pdf (unknown)Compliance Requirements
Source: Annexure X - E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.pdf (unknown)Bidders must: - Acknowledge they have undergone self-training via the e-Tendering Noddy Guide, video, or clarification meeting. - Confirm they are satisfied with their training. - Confirm they can operate the E-Tendering Solution.
Description
Source: Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Nelspruit.pdfEskom seeks to acquire office space via outright purchase for its Mpumalanga Operating Unit in Nelspruit. This is a market-testing exercise (Expression of Interest) to identify suitable buildings. The process is not an invitation to bid but may lead to a formal procurement. Eskom reserves the right to reject any or all submissions.
Important Dates
Source: Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Nelspruit.pdf (EOI)Deadline for submission: 03 July 2026 at 10:00 (South African Standard Time).
Contact Information
Source: Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Nelspruit.pdf (EOI)Primary contact: Koketso Mokalapa, Procurement Officer. Phone: 053 830 5922. Email: [email protected] or [email protected]. Secondary contact: Nelly Nkosi, Procurement Manager. Phone: 017 648 0111. Email: [email protected]. For clarifications, email Koketso Mokalapa at [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Nelspruit.pdf (EOI)Submit electronically via Eskom E-Tendering portal (http://etendering.eskom.co.za) by the closing date and time. All documents must be in PDF format. Maximum upload size per document: 500MB; total submission limit: 4GB. No ZIP files or hard copies accepted. Latest submission version overrides previous ones. Ensure submission status shows as 'complete'. Suppliers are responsible for timely submission. Resubmissions nullify prior versions. This is a market-testing exercise; Eskom reserves the right to reject any or all expressions of interest. Respondents bear all costs; Eskom will not cover any expenses.
Returnable Documents
Source: Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Nelspruit.pdf (EOI)Required documents: Company profile, business proposal, and details including name of owner, contact details, location of office space, size, layout, amenities, and asking price. All documents must be submitted in PDF format via Eskom E-Tendering portal. Latest submission overrides previous versions.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Nelspruit.pdf (EOI)Open to owners and authorized agents of office buildings meeting the specified criteria. Must have clear legal title to the property. Must comply with all submission guidelines (electronic, PDF, size limits). Submissions missing required information will not be evaluated. No hard copies or ZIP files accepted. Confidential or sensitive information should not be submitted. Selection is based on submitted details, followed by a preliminary inspection of the premises. Shortlisted organizations will be invited to submit detailed offers and terms.
Technical Specifications
Source: Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Nelspruit.pdf (EOI)Required: Office building for outright purchase in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga Operating Unit. Size: 5,000m² to 7,000m², preferably a single building. Location: Main commercial or CBD sectors of Nelspruit. Must be ready for possession with all permissions and approvals in place. Must have clear legal title and unambiguous ownership documents. Must offer at least 190 covered parking spaces. Building must project a professional and aesthetically pleasing appearance and be approved for office use. Preference given to: Proximity to public transport amenities, A-grade or B+-grade amenities.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Nelspruit.pdfRequired submissions: Company profile including company registration number, company structure, and previous experience. Business proposal covering scope of work such as location, size, layout, amenities, and asking price.
Quality Management
Source: Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Nelspruit.pdfOffered premises will undergo inspection for preliminary shortlisting. Selected organizations will be invited to submit detailed offers and terms.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Nelspruit.pdf (EOI)Eskom reserves the right to: Terminate participation of any party at any stage without notice, select or disqualify participants, amend or terminate this EOI or future processes. This EOI is a market-testing exercise only. Submitted information may be used without acknowledgment or compensation. No information will be treated as confidential. Respondents accept all terms and conditions by submitting. Participants are responsible for all costs incurred.
Special Conditions
Source: Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Nelspruit.pdf (EOI)This is a market-testing exercise. Eskom reserves the right to reject any or all expressions of interest. Respondents are fully responsible for all costs incurred; Eskom will not bear any resultant costs.
Section
Source: Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Nelspruit.pdf (EOI)Preference criteria: Suitability of location near public transport amenities, premises offering A-grade or B+-grade amenities, premises offering at least 190 covered parking spaces, premises ready for possession with all necessary permissions and approvals in place.
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Act 2 of 2000
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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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Address
Eskom Pk, Jellicoe St - Witbank - Witbank - 1034
Source confidence
High source confidence
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Last checked
11 Jun 2026
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