construction Tenders Eastern Cape | September 2026

- Submission is electronic only via the ESKOM etendering system at https://etendering.eskom.co.za; NO physical submissions are accepted. - Bidders must register on the etendering system and verify their email and cellphone via otp before access is granted. - A valid csd number is mandatory to gain access to the etendering system and submit a bid. - Upload documents under the correct category (technical, commercial, finance) and finalise the submission by clicking 'finalize submission' then 'finalise and close submission'. - Each uploaded file cannot exceed 50mb; the total size of all uploaded files must not exceed 900mb. - After finalisation, an email confirmation with the submission ID is sent; keep this email for future enquiries. - For system problems or difficulties using tender bulletin, etendering or opentext systems, contact the buyer responsible for the published tender; NO specific contact details are provided in this document.

Submission method: physical delivery only. Tenders must be placed inside the tender box at the reception area, 20 shoreward drive, baywest, gqeberha, 6025, during office hours (09:00 to 16:00) monday to friday. - Telephonic, telegraphic, telex, facsimile, or e-mailed tenders will not be accepted. - NO late tenders will be accepted after the closing time. - Tenders must be submitted on the issued tender documentation only. - The bidder's name and contact details must appear on the cover page. - Envelope must be clearly marked "tender" and bear the employer's name, contract number and description, the authorised representative's name, postal address and contact telephone numbers. - Submit all returnable schedules in both printed hard copy and pdf format on a flash drive. In case of discrepancy, the printed hard copy takes precedence. - For multiple project submissions (SCM bid number), submit all certificates (except c forms) as scanned pdfs on a flash drive for the batch, and c forms as project-specific scanned pdfs in named separate project folders. - Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page. - Form a1: confirmation of project submissions contained in the bid. - Form a2: certificate of authority for signatory (attach board resolution). - Form a3: certificate of authority for joint ventures (where applicable). - Form a4: declaration of tenderer's current status of any debt outstanding to SANRAL. - form a5: declaration form - management of domestic prominent influential persons, foreign prominent public officials and foreign influential nationals. - Form a6: certificate of fronting practices. - Form a7: registration on national treasury central supplier database. - Form a8: declaration of tenderer's litigation history. - Form a9: certificate of tax compliance status. - Form a10: schedule of deviations or qualifications by tenderer. - Form a11 (sbd4): bidder's disclosure - declares whether any director/shareholder is employed by the state or connected to the institution. - Form a12: tenderer's b-bbee verification. - Form a13: preference points claim form (sbd6.1). - Form a14: popia. - Form a15: certificate of permission to conduct due diligence investigation. - Form a16: declaration of tenderer's past supply chain management practices. - Form a17: schedule of addenda to tender documents. - Form a18: certificate of insurance cover. - Form a19: tenderer's registered financial service provider letter and bank details. - Form a20: schedule of current commitments. - Form a21: certificate of compliance with compensation for occupational injuries and diseases act, 1993. - Form a22: registration with CIDB. - form a23: declaration of tenderer's financial submission. - Form a24: compliance with labour legislation declaration. - Form a25: certificate of single tender submission. - Form a26 (sbd6.2): Declaration certificate for local production and content for designated sectors. - Form a27: local content declaration: summary schedule (annexure c). - Form b1: schedule of work experience. - Form b1.1: Schedule of work experience - completed projects. - Form b1.2: Schedule of work experience - in progress projects. - Form b2: schedule of contractor's equipment. - Form b4.1: Key personnel experience - construction manager. - Form b4.2: Key personnel experience - contracts manager. - Form b5: proposed subcontractors. - Form b6: contractor's establishment on site and general obligations. - Form b7: schedule of special materials. - Form b8: work plan and proposed methodology. - Form of offer (incorporating sbd7): signed by the authorised representative and two witnesses. - Disqualification risks: - omission or non-signature of any mandatory returnable form. - Failure to attend the compulsory briefing session. - Late submission, regardless of reason. - Submission via prohibited channels (email, fax, etc.). - Material deviations or qualifications not listed in form a10. - Incomplete pricing schedule that does not balance back to the form of offer. - Failure to comply with addenda instructions.