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As the backbone of South Africa's national grid, Eskom issues high-stakes tenders for power generation, transmission, distribution, plant maintenance, and critical infrastructure rehabilitation. However, the sheer volume of engineering-intensive RFQs—combined with strict safety protocols, technical specifications, and compliance schedules—makes manual bid preparation a high-risk gamble. Tenders SA transforms this page into your power-sector command centre. Our AI Tender Matching engine surfaces Eskom opportunities aligned with your engineering, manufacturing, or logistics capacity. Our document analysis instantly decodes dense technical specs, compulsory site briefings, and functionality criteria. Use procurement intelligence to assess project viability against your operational bandwidth, while compliance gap analysis flags missing electrical certifications or safety files before they derail you. Finally, our application assistance helps you compile a meticulous, submission-ready response that meets Eskom's rigorous procurement standards.
ESKOM is offering for purchase, removal and collection of scrap conveyor belts located at duvha and komati power stations, on an 'as and when required' basis for a period of 36 months. The successful bidder must comply with eskom's life-saving rules, which are mandatory for all contractors working on ESKOM sites. The most consequential consideration is strict adherence to these safety rules, as violations carry zero tolerance and may lead to suspension of activities.
Submission method: electronic via the ESKOM tender bulletin site on the ESKOM e-tendering page. Paper submissions are not permitted for e-tendering. - Upload and finalise the tender before the closing date and time; the system will not accept changes or submissions after closing. - Tenders must be submitted in english, completed in ink, and signed. - The tenderer is responsible for ensuring all uploaded documents are accessible, not corrupt, and readable. - NO late tenders will be accepted; the closing time is strictly based on sast using the telkom time signal. - ESKOM takes NO responsibility for network issues, delays in uploading, or misdelivery. Returnable documents (all must be completed and submitted by closing date): - acknowledgement form: confirms receipt of the tender documents and states whether the tender is for the whole or part of the scope. - Mandatory tender returnables as specified in the tender data; any missing mandatory document leads to disqualification. - Proof of authority to act as agent (if applicable): authenticated copy must be submitted. - Sdl&i undertaking: must be completed and submitted by contract award; failure means the tender will not be considered for award. - Information on designated materials and thresholds: must be submitted by contract award; failure means the tender will not be considered for award. Disqualification risks: - failure to submit the original tender or a copy (for paper submissions) results in disqualification. - Any mandatory returnable omitted or not submitted by closing date leads to disqualification. - Alterations to tender documents must be initialled by all signatories; corrections may not use correction fluid or tape.
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ESKOM requires the supply and delivery of nitrogen gas as and when required, along with the rental of 10 x 11 kg nitrogen gas cylinders, for a contract period of 60 months. Bidders must submit their bids electronically through the etendering system and must have a valid csd number to access the system. The most consequential consideration is that all submissions must be completed and finalised before the closing time of 21 october 2026 at 10:00, with strict file size limits of 50mb per file and 900mb total.
Submission method: electronic only, via the ntcsa tender bulletin site on the ESKOM e-tendering page (https://tenderbulletin.ntcsa.co.za). NO hard copies accepted. Upload documents under the technical, commercial, financial, and other folders. All documents in pdf format; the price list must be in both pdf and excel. NO zip/compressed files. Maximum upload size per document is 500 mb; total submission limited to 4 gb. If resubmitting, only the latest version is accepted; previous submissions are void. Ensure the submission status is marked complete. Late tenders are not accepted. Returnable documents (mandatory, disqualifiable if missing or unsigned at closing): - annexure a: authorisation form – confirms the signatory is authorised to bind the bidder; attach a certified copy of the board/members' resolution or power of attorney. - Annexure b: acknowledgement form. - Annexure c: tenderer's particulars. - Annexure d: integrity declaration form – confirms adherence to the supplier integrity pact (download from www.ntcsa.co.za). - Annexure e: cpa requirements for local goods/services. - Annexure f: cpa(ig) for foreign goods/services (if applicable). - Annexure h: sbd 1 – invitation to bid, completed by all tenderers. - Annexure i: sbd 6.1 – Preference points claim form under PPPFA 2022 regulations. - Annexure j: sbd 4 – bidder's disclosure (non-disqualifiable; if not submitted, the procurement practitioner will request IT within 5 working days). - Tax clearance certificate – required from local tenderers not providing a SARS e-filing pin for verification, and from foreign tenderers with a south african footprint not registered on csd. Foreign suppliers with NO local footprint need not provide tax compliance proof. - Proof of valid csd registration (csd number or csd report) – mandatory for all local tenderers and foreign tenderers with a local footprint. - Coida certificate of good standing or proof of application (south african tenderers only). - Audited financial statements for the previous 18 months (or last year if not available); for jv/spv, statements for each participant; start-ups formed within the last 12 months are exempt but must provide statements for the first year once available. - Employment equity compliance proof (if a designated employer under the eea, south african tenderers only). - Jv/consortium: letter of intent or valid jv agreement, separate confirmation that the jv operates as a single entity, and details of a single designated bank account. - E-tendering help manual acknowledgement form. - Standard terms and conditions, supplier non-disclosure agreement, sd&l undertaking. Non-disqualifiable returnables (if not submitted at closing, the procurement practitioner will request them within 5 working days; failure results in disqualification): - sbd 4 (annexure j) – as above. Returnables required for evaluation (not disqualifiable, but score zero if not submitted): - specific goals proof – failure to submit results in zero points for that goal. Disqualification risks: - missing or unsigned mandatory returnables at closing. - Late submission. - Submitting more than one tender (except where allowed by e-tendering size limits). - Jv agreement not stating joint and several liability. - Conflict of interest. - Tender signed by an unauthorised person. - Being on the national treasury restricted list, tender defaulters list, or flagged as a supplier. - Sub-contracting 100% of the scope of work. - Not meeting eligibility criteria.
ESKOM is publishing the names of bidders who submitted bids for the competitive enquiry to provide coal and limestone sampling services at kusile power station. The document lists 20 bidders, including one that submitted twice, and confirms the closing date of 28 november 2025 at 10:00. This is a post-closing publication, not an invitation to bid, so NO further submissions are being accepted.
Closing date and time: 28 november 2025 at 10:00. This is a publication of bidder names, not an invitation to bid; NO new submissions are accepted. 20 bidders are listed, including nokusonga construction which submitted twice. The list is published on the national treasury e-tender portal and ESKOM tender bulletin within 10 working days of closing. NO scope, quantities, delivery details, evaluation criteria, or compliance requirements are provided in this document.
ESKOM requires the supply, testing, and delivery of structural and industrial steel on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of five years at tutuka power station's main store in mpumalanga. The contract is governed by strict safety, health, and environmental (she) requirements, including compliance with eskom's she rules, the occupational health and safety act, and other statutory regulations. Bidders must acknowledge and commit to these she obligations, which include potential financial penalties for non-conformance and the responsibility to manage subcontractors' compliance. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory adherence to eskom's she standards, as failure to comply can lead to work stoppages without compensation and financial penalties.
Returnable documents include the completed declaration of shareholding or beneficiaries (tender schedule t2.2a NO 8). The declaration must list all shareholders or beneficiaries, their registration numbers, and the number or percentage of shares held. If any shareholder or beneficiary is an ESKOM employee or a close family member, full details must be provided. The form must be signed by the undersigned person, stating their position. NO other submission instructions are provided in this document.
ESKOM requires a contractor to control, co-ordinate and perform quality control activities and physical inspections on maintenance, outages, projects and commissioning work at tutuka power station in mpumalanga for five years. The contractor must lead the quality process, conduct daily toolbox talks, raise non-conformance reports, transfer skills to station employees and submit weekly quality reports. All work is done under permit, personnel need yearly induction and medical surveillance, and the contractor supplies sabs-approved PPE.
Returnable documents: - e-tendering training acknowledgement form (annexure k): must be fully completed, signed and submitted to ESKOM within the prescribed period. Failure to do so renders the tenderer non-responsive and disqualified.
ESKOM requires the supply and delivery of bfp mobile oil purifier units at kusile power station. The enquiry number is e3175gxmpkus and the closing date is 17 july 2026 at 10:00. Bidders must note that the list of tenderers will be published on the national treasury e-tender portal and the ESKOM tender bulletin within ten working days of closing.
Closing date and time: 17 july 2026 at 10:00. Enquiry number: e3175gxmpkus. Scope: supply and delivery of bfp mobile oil purifier units at kusile power station. Submission: bids must be submitted before the closing time; the publication of bidder names is mandatory per ESKOM procurement and supply chain management procedure. NO mandatory briefing, evaluation criteria, or compliance requirements are stated in the available document.
This tender invites bids for the provision of security services at bokmakierie and bachelor flats for a period of 60 months. The tender is open to service providers in the security services industry. NO briefing session is scheduled.
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ESKOM has cancelled the open tender for the design, installation, operation and maintenance of integrated security services across the 68 km majuba rail coal transportation system in mpumalanga. The tender, originally scheduled to close on 30 september 2026 at 11:00, is NO longer open for submission. NO replacement tender or revised timeline is indicated in the cancellation notice.
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This is a regret letter from national transmission company south africa (ntcsa) informing unsuccessful bidders that the contract for the supply and delivery of an articulating mobile lifting boom with a platform for the diphororo substation has been awarded to eazi access rental. The letter confirms the adjudication outcome for enquiry NO e26651ntcsacg.
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ESKOM requires the supply, delivery to site, offloading, and installation of medium-voltage (mv) switchgear protection project materials and components at arnot power station. The contract runs for 36 months. Bidders must submit three environmental returnables with their bid: a project-specific environmental management plan, an environmental policy, and a waste management plan.
Returnable documents: environmental management plan (EMP), environmental policy, and waste management plan must be submitted with the bid.
ESKOM requires corrosion protection services on an 'as and when required' basis across eleven peaking sites for a five-year period. The sites include gourikwa and ankerlig gas turbines, gariep, vanderkloof and ncora hydropower, ingula, drakensberg and palmiet pumped storage schemes, sere wind farm, port rex and acacia aeroderivative. Bidders must submit a comprehensive set of mandatory OHS returnables, including a signed acknowledgement of eskom's OHS requirements, an OHS plan, detailed OHS costing, a baseline risk assessment, a valid coida letter of good standing, a ceo-signed OHS policy, and evidence of OHS competency for key personnel. The most consequential consideration is meeting the strict OHS competency requirements for the contractor site supervisor and safety officer, as failure to do so will result in a 'not recommended' evaluation.
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ESKOM is procuring an assurance data analytics system that automates routine tasks, applies ai/ml to identify risks and patterns, and provides advanced analytics to enhance audit precision over a six-year contract. The tender requires completion of a tax and contractor-status questionnaire (evaluation pack a or b) to determine if the bidder is an independent contractor or a dependent contractor for paye purposes, with specific affidavits and codes. The most consequential consideration is correctly answering the questionnaire and signing the required appendices, as incorrect answers may trigger additional tax withholding or disclosure requirements.
Returnable documents: - e-tendering training acknowledgement form (annexure m): must be fully completed, signed, and submitted to ESKOM within the prescribed period. Failure to do so renders the tenderer non-responsive and disqualified from the procurement process.
ESKOM seeks a contractor for four years of maintenance on camden power station cooling towers in mpumalanga. The tender uses a 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system with b-bbee status as the specific goal. The single most consequential requirement is the 100% local content threshold for designated steel and piping sectors, coupled with mandatory sdl&i commitments including 15% subcontracting to 51% black-owned emes/qses, a b-bbee improvement plan, and skills development for two tvet bursary students, all backed by a 1% contract-value penalty and 1% invoice retention for non-compliance.
Submission channel: ESKOM etendering portal (https://etendering.eskom.co.za) — Electronic upload only; NO physical delivery. Registration prerequisite: supplier must be registered on the central supplier database (csd) and complete etendering registration (email verification, otp to cellphone and email, contact number in +27 format). Submission steps: log in, select the tender reference number, click "create new submission", upload each required document under the correct category (technical, commercial, finance, etc.), Then click "finalize submission". File limits: individual file ≤ 50 mb; total upload ≤ 900 mb. Confirmation: on finalisation a timestamped submission receipt appears and an automated email from "ESKOM e-tender document submission" ([email protected]) Is sent with the submission ID — retain this email for enquiries. Disqualification risks: late submission (system closes at the stated closing date/time), incomplete upload (missing mandatory document categories), or failure to finalise before the deadline.
This tender requests a validity letter for the supply and delivery of lines and servitudes production equipment for the national transmission company south africa northern grid. IT is an open tender in gauteng under the supplies & procurement category, specifically for electrical equipment. NO briefing session is scheduled, and the closing date is september 30, 2026.
• Submit a tender validity letter for the supply and delivery of lines and servitudes production equipment • open tender for suppliers in the electrical equipment industry • NO briefing session required
ESKOM requires the supply and delivery of bulk metered points load controllers for all distribution clusters on an as-and-when basis for three years. Suppliers with CIDB grading and valid BBBEE certificates should apply.
• CIDB grading appropriate for supply contracts • valid BBBEE certificate • ability to deliver across all ESKOM distribution clusters
ESKOM distribution invites expressions of interest for the supply and support of hitachi and ge (formerly alstom) protection, control and substation automation equipment, including switchgear panels, gateways, and associated spares, over a four-year period. The contract requires bidders to sustain eskom's existing scheme designsasi&
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ESKOM has issued a regret letter for the supply and delivery of taprogge cleaning balls and cooling tower nozzles for unit 1 to unit 6 at matla power station, on an as-and-when-required basis over five years. The enquiry number is mpmat11223gx, and the successful supplier has been announced as world telecom & data cc. This notice is for unsuccessful bidders; NO further bidding is open for this tender.
This is a regret letter, not a bid invitation; NO new submissions are being accepted. The successful supplier for this tender is world telecom & data cc. The enquiry reference is mpmat11223gx, and the project covers unit 1 to unit 6 at matla power station. The contract period is five years, on an as-and-when-required basis. For any enquiries, contact abegail mabuza at +27 11 800 6943 or [email protected]. The regret letter is dated 22 september 2026; the original closing date was 14 october 2026 at 10:00.
ESKOM requires the refurbishment of pumps on an as-and-when-required basis at kusile power station over a five-year period. The enquiry number is e2334gxmpkus, with a closing date of 13 february 2026 at 10:00. This document is a publication of the names of bidders who submitted bids, not the full tender specification. The most consequential consideration is that the closing date has passed, and the list of 32 bidders is provided for transparency.
Enquiry number: e2334gxmpkus closing date: 13 february 2026 at 10:00 scope: refurbishment of pumps on an as-and-when-required basis at kusile power station for a period of 5 years bidders who submitted bids are listed; this document is a publication of bidder names, not the full tender pack NO technical specifications, evaluation criteria, or compliance requirements are provided in this document bidders must note that the closing date has passed; this publication is for transparency after bid submission
ESKOM is conducting a market-testing request for information (RFI) for the design, supply, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of a complete gas monitoring system covering 14 laboratory areas at its rosherville research, testing and development facility. The RFI seeks indicative pricing and technical capability details; respondents may be shortlisted for a subsequent closed tender process.
Submission channel: ESKOM e-tendering portal only (https://etendering.eskom.co.za/). Hard-copy submissions are not accepted. Format: all documents must be in pdf and excel format. Maximum 500 mb per document; total submission size limited to 4 gb. Compressed or zip files are not permitted. Resubmission: only the latest submitted version is accepted; previous submissions become null and void. Completion: submission status must be shown as complete on the portal. Support: supplier help manual and video are available on the ESKOM e-tendering page.
Supply and delivery of various chemical consumables and components to eskom's koeberg operating unit over 12 months, with quality and technical evaluation weighted at 60% quality, 20% technical, and 20% previous experience. Bidders must submit a signed 238-769T rev 2 form, a quality assurance programme conforming to 238-103 rev 3, and evidence of at least three similar projects; failure to meet mandatory iso 9001:2015 qms certification results in immediate disqualification.
Returnable documents (all must be submitted by tender close): - annexure b: signed acknowledgement of eskom's OHS legal and other requirements. - OHS plan addressing the scope of work risks, aligned with the health and safety specification. - Baseline risk assessment (bra) with the methodology used. - Valid letter of good standing (coida or equivalent). - OHS policy signed by the CEO. alternatively, if certified for an auditable OHS system, submit annexure b, iso 45001 certificate or equivalent, and a valid letter of good standing. The successful supplier must provide a valid compensation fund letter of good standing or acceptable proof of application. Where permitted, the tenderer gets one opportunity to submit outstanding OHS contractual documents within seven working days; failure may render the bid non-responsive. NO delivery, off-loading or other activity may commence at koeberg until the she documentation has been accepted by the contract custodian and the ESKOM OHS professional.
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