Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Eskom Road - Brackenfell - Cape Town - 7560
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
07 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-161552
ESKOM is establishing a panel of contractors for the construction of medium voltage (mv) and low voltage (lv) overhead lines and cable networks in the cape coastal cluster, western cape, on an 'as and when required' basis. The tender uses a three-stage evaluation (mandatory, functional, contractual) with strict requirements for certified training, tools, vehicles, and proven experience. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with all mandatory criteria at submission and meet minimum scoring thresholds in each functional category to proceed.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 29 July 2026 - 10:00
Venue
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Request for Quotation
Eskom Road - Brackenfell - Cape Town - 7560
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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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
559-1359694246_TECHNICAL_EVALUATION_CRITERIA_for_MV_and_LV_Authorisation (003).pdf
This document outlines the Technical Evaluation Criteria for Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) Authorisation required for Eskom's Reticulation Projects Panel Contract in Western Cape, Cape Coastal Cluster. It specifies mandatory training requirements and weightings for authorisation, with a 70% pass score for both MV and LV categories.
Invitation to Tender Reticulation_rev 03 July 2026.pdf
Eskom invites tenderers to join a panel (50‑100 suppliers) for reticulation projects in the Western Cape, Cape Coastal Cluster on an "as and when required" basis (top‑up contract). The tender covers minor and major direct customer work and MV/LV network activities. Submissions are electronic via the Eskom e‑tendering portal by 29 July 2026 10:00 GMT, with a 12‑week validity period. A non‑compulsory clarification meeting is held on 15 July 2026 via MS Teams.
ENVIRO TENDER REQUIREMENTS rEV1 NEW.xlsx
ESKOM is seeking contractors for a Reticulation Projects Panel Contract in the Western Cape, Cape Coastal Cluster on an 'as and when required' basis. This is a top-up contract for direct customer minor/major and MV/LV network projects. The tender has stringent environmental management requirements aligned with ISO 14001, requiring 100% compliance across all criteria.
Annexure B.pdf
This document is Annexure B - an Acknowledgement Form for Eskom OHS (Occupational Health and Safety) legal and other requirements, part of the Reticulation Projects Panel Contract for Western Cape, Cape Coastal Cluster. It outlines mandatory OHS compliance requirements for suppliers/contractors working on an 'as and when required' basis for MV/LV network projects.
240-109253698 CQP Template 2021.docx
ESKOM tender for a Reticulation Projects Panel Contract in Western Cape, Cape Coastal Cluster on an 'as and when required' basis (Top up contract). The document provided is a Contract Quality Plan template that suppliers must complete as part of their submission, based on SANS 466:2005/ISO 10005:2005 standards. The contract covers Direct Customer Minor and Major works and MV/LV Network projects.
240-105658000_Supplier_Quality_Management_Specification_(3).pdf
This is Eskom's Supplier Quality Management Specification (240-105658000, Revision 3) that defines minimum quality requirements for all existing and potential suppliers. The specification mandates ISO 9001-based Quality Management Systems and classifies supplier quality requirements into four categories with escalating documentation requirements. It covers pre-contract award requirements, quality plans, contract quality plans, quality control plans, supplier assessments, and standard conditions including rights of access, preservation, and nonconformity management.
240-109253302 _ Quality Control Plan or Inspection Test Plan (QCP or ITP) rev 2 (1).docx
Eskom Reticulation Projects Panel Contract for Western Cape, Cape Coastal Cluster on an 'as and when required' basis (Top-up contract). The document provided is a Quality Control Plan (QCP) template defining inspection/test intervention points, approval workflows, and documentation requirements for contractor/supplier activities.
File guide July 2026 RETIC.xlsx
Eskom tender for a panel contract in the Western Cape's Cape Coastal Cluster for reticulation projects on an 'as and when required' basis. The scope includes direct customer minor and major works, MV/LV network projects, and is a top-up contract. The tender requires contractors to demonstrate capability in both overhead and underground cable network construction, maintenance, and dismantling.
20221130_Cat3- Quality Req DX WC _ Reticulation.pdf
ESKOM tender for Reticulation Projects Panel Contract in Western Cape, Cape Coastal Cluster for partial supply and construction of Medium Voltage (11kV/22kV) and Low Voltage (440V) reticulation including overhead lines, cables and equipment on an 'as and when required' basis. The tender evaluates quality management system compliance with ISO 9001:2015 across five sections totaling 12 evaluation points.
SDLI Strategy Setting Template for Bidders - Retic July 2026.pdf
Eskom tender for a 12-month Reticulation Projects Panel Contract in Western Cape, Cape Coastal Cluster on an 'as and when required' basis for MV/LV network works. This is a top-up contract with B-BBEE preference points (90/10 or 80/20 system), designated sector local content requirements (100% for cement, powerline hardware, steel; 90% for cables), mandatory subcontracting (30% for contracts >R30M), and SDL&I obligations including B-BBEE improvement plans, job creation, skills development (1 candidate per R2M work orders), and 2.5% penalty/retention for non-compliance.
Eskom - Standard Conditions of Tender - 30 January 2025.pdf
Eskom is establishing a panel contract for reticulation projects in the Western Cape's Cape Coastal Cluster on an 'as and when required' basis. The scope includes direct customer minor and major works, as well as MV/LV network projects. This is a 'top-up' contract, suggesting it supplements an existing panel. The tender process is governed by Eskom's Standard Conditions of Tender (Rev 12, effective Feb 2025), emphasizing fairness, transparency, and compliance with South African procurement legislation.
Reticulation Projects Panel Contract WCape ECC3 Rev01_Full SOW.pdf
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34-14T Validation of Operating Legislative Certificates for CCC.pdf
This document outlines Eskom's internal instruction (34-14T) for validating operating/legislative training certificates for contractors in the Cape Coastal Cluster. It establishes the process for verifying contractor certifications against the National Facilitators Database and compliance with Power Delivery Operating Assessment, Authorisation and Training Standard (240-70413865). The validation is required for tenders including the Reticulation Projects Panel Contract for Western Cape.
Annexure C1 SHE Tender Evaluation Template (High risk).pdf
Eskom OHS Tender Evaluation Template for High-Risk Reticulation Projects Panel Contract in Western Cape Cape Coastal Cluster. This is a top-up contract for MV/LV network work on an 'as and when required' basis. The document outlines mandatory OHS submission requirements for tender evaluation.
20221130_ Form A Cat3_DX WC_ Reticulation.pdf
Eskom tender for Reticulation Projects Panel Contract in Western Cape, Cape Coastal Cluster for partial supply and construction of Medium Voltage (11kV/22kV) and Low Voltage (440V) reticulation including overhead lines, cables and equipment on an 'as and when required' basis (top-up contract). Quality requirements aligned with ISO 9001:2015 standard.
Reticulation Projects Panel Contract WCape ECC3 Rev01_Limited SOW.pdf
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is seeking contractors for a Reticulation Projects Panel Contract in the Western Cape, Cape Coastal Cluster on an 'as and when required' basis for 18 months (November 2024 - April 2026). This is a NEC3 Engineering & Construction Contract (Option B: Priced contract with bill of quantities) covering MV/LV reticulation, metering installations, service connections, and labelling. The contract operates as a panel arrangement where work will be issued via task/purchase orders.
TEC for MV and LV overhead and cable work Rev3.pdf
Eskom Western Cape Cape Coastal Cluster panel contract for MV/LV overhead and cable network construction on an 'as and when required' basis. Three-stage evaluation: Mandatory criteria (pass/fail), Functional criteria (weighted scoring with minimum thresholds per section), and Contractual criteria (pre-award requirements). Covers both overhead and cable networks including pole-mounted transformers, LV connections, MV auxiliary infrastructure, cable installation, minisubs/RMUs, and LV kiosks.
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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.
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 4 of 2006
Relevant to electricity, generation, transmission, distribution and energy-service procurement.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve electricity, power supply, energy infrastructure, generators, or energy maintenance. Relevant because this tender appears to involve petroleum, oil, gas, fuel, or energy-resource services.
Act 107 of 1998
Relevant where environmental authorisations, EIAs or environmental compliance may apply.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve electricity, power supply, energy infrastructure, generators, or energy maintenance. Relevant because this tender appears to involve petroleum, oil, gas, fuel, or energy-resource services.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve electricity, power supply, energy infrastructure, generators, or energy maintenance. Relevant because this tender appears to involve petroleum, oil, gas, fuel, or energy-resource services.
Act 28 of 2002
Relevant to mineral resources, mining rights, prospecting and mining-related procurement.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve petroleum, oil, gas, fuel, or energy-resource services.
Act 40 of 2004
Relevant to regulated electricity, piped-gas and petroleum-pipeline activities.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve electricity, power supply, energy infrastructure, generators, or energy maintenance.
Address
Eskom Road - Brackenfell - Cape Town - 7560
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
07 Jul 2026
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