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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 invites bids for the purchase, collection and removal of scrap ferrous metal — including steel, sub-grade, cts, vts, steel cages, porcelain, rubber, insulators, plastic, isolators and line hardware — from its free state distribution sites on an as-and-when required basis over 24 months, from 01 january 2027 to 31 december 2028. The scrap is sold voetstoots and as is, with the successful bidder responsible for site clearance, oil-spill rehabilitation and compliance with safety and environmental requirements. Qualifying tenderers proceed to a reverse e-auction, and the rand rate per item is set only after evaluation through the e-auction pricing tool. The most consequential consideration is that the bid is scored 80/20 on price and specific goals, with the price element determined through the e-auction, so bidders must first pass the disqualifiable returnable checks to reach that stage.
Submission method: electronic only, via ESKOM e-tendering portal (ESKOM tender bulletin site). NO hard copies accepted. Upload folders: technical, commercial, financial and other. File format: pdf and excel only. File size limits: 50 mb per file; 900 mb total per submission. Zipped or condensed files are not permitted. Resubmissions: only the latest version is accepted; earlier submissions become null and void. The submission status must show as complete. Late tenders will not be accepted. Returnable documents (disqualifiable if not fully completed, signed and submitted by closing): - basic compliance invitation to tender. - Annexure a: authorisation form, with a certified copy of the board, members, trustees or jv resolution as applicable. - Annexure b: acknowledgement form. - Annexure c: tenderer's particulars. - Annexure d: integrity pact declaration form (supplier integrity pact downloadable from www.eskom.co.za). - Annexure h: sbd 1 invitation to bid, for all tenderers including foreign suppliers. - Annexure j: sbd 4 bidder's disclosure. - Reverse e-auction training acknowledgement form, where applicable. - Joint venture documents, where applicable: jv or consortium agreement showing rights, obligations and profit-sharing ratios; confirmation the jv operates as a single incorporated entity for the contract; confirmation of a single designated jv bank account independent of the partners. - B-bbee affidavit on the DTI template, or a b-bbee verification certificate from an accredited agency. - Tax clearance certificate, where the tenderer has not supplied a SARS e-filing pin or csd profile; foreign suppliers with NO south african footprint complete sbd 1 only and need NO tax proof. - Csd registration report or maaa registration number, valid and current. - Second-hand goods certificate from saps or a scrap dealer/recycler licence, valid and current. - Cipc company registration documents or cipro documents, or a declaration of shareholding and directorship. - Coida certificate of good standing. Returnables required before award (non-disqualifiable at closing; 5 working days to remedy on written request): - proof of valid and current csd registration (csd number or csd report). - Coida original certificate of good standing or proof of application to the compensation fund or a licensed compensation insurer (south african tenderers). - Environmental documents required by the scope, where applicable. Returnables required at closing for evaluation (NO request will follow; missing or incomplete scores zero): - annexure i: sbd 6.1 Preference points claim form under the PPPFA 2022 regulations. - Annexure k: technical evaluation criteria.
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ESKOM requires maintenance work for the electrical precipitators plant at lethabo power station, free state, on an as-and-when basis over a 5-year period. The contract covers all necessary maintenance activities and compliance with eskom's environmental, waste, and spill management procedures. Bidders must meet a functionality threshold before price and b-bbee scoring, and the closing date is 11 november 2026 at 10:00.
- Method: online via the ESKOM e-tendering site (NO hard copy or zip files accepted). - All documents in pdf format; pricing schedule additionally in excel. - Upload limit: 500 mb per document, total 4 gb. - Submit under the folders: technical, commercial, financial, and other. - Resubmission: only the latest version counts. - Ensure the submission status shows "complete" before closing. - Late tenders are not accepted. - Returnables required at closing (disqualifiable if missing): - annexure a: authorisation form - annexure b: acknowledgement form - annexure c: tenderer's particulars - annexure d: integrity pact declaration - annexure e: cpa for local goods/services (if applicable) - annexure f: cpa(ig) for imported goods/services (if applicable) - annexure g1–g4: sbd 6.2 Local production and content declarations and supporting schedules - annexure h: sbd 1 invitation to bid - annexure j: sbd 4 bidders disclosure - tax evaluation questionnaire (services contract) - e-tendering help manual acknowledgement form - nec or other contract, completed - completed pricing schedule (pdf + excel) - returnables at closing (non-disqualifiable, 5 working days grace): - annexure i: sbd 6.1 Preference points claim (score zero if not submitted) - returnables required before contract award: - tax clearance certificate (if not obtainable via csd or SARS pin) - csd registration proof - coida certificate of good standing (south african tenderers) - quality control plan (qcp) - financial statements / due diligence documents - employment equity compliance proof (if designated employer)
ESKOM requires the design and replacement of fuel oil flow meters at hendrina power station in mpumalanga over a 24-month period. Bidders must meet strict environmental compliance requirements, including an iso 14001-aligned ems file, a signed environmental management plan, and a minimum 80% score on the environmental evaluation checklist to be considered.
Returnable documents: evidence of hazardous-location electrical-contractor registration with the dol, proof of ecsa professional registration for electrical/electronic and mechanical engineers or technologists (employed by the bidder), and a method statement and execution plan for design, installation, testing and commissioning. The tender returnable must be numbered and ordered as defined (e.g. 1.1.a). An undertaking is required that identified resources will not be changed after award. Where NO information is offered for any qualitative criterion, NO points will be scored.
ESKOM is inviting existing and prospective suppliers to a single interaction and presentation session on how to do business with ESKOM, covering supplier development, localisation and industrialisation. NO goods or services are being procured through this notice; the session is a briefing rather than a procurement.
Supplier must attend the mandatory supplier interaction session on 18 november 2026 at 08:00. NO goods or services are being procured through this notice. The session is a briefing on eskom's doing-business processes and localisation opportunities for existing and prospective suppliers. All suppliers must register in advance to participate. The session is hosted by ESKOM supplier development, localisation and industrialisation in the northern cape. There is NO pricing schedule, bond, guarantee, insurance or financial capacity requirement because NO procurement is taking place.
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 is publishing the names of bidders who submitted offers for the provision of a mill internal classifier at camden power station, mpumalanga. This notice lists eleven bidders and confirms the enquiry closing date and time. Bidders should note this is a publication of names, not an invitation to bid, and NO further submission is required.
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ESKOM holdings soc ltd invites tenders for the supply and installation of ash plant pipelines at grootvlei power station over a 24-month contract period. The tender is an open, electronic-only submission via the ESKOM e-tendering portal, with a closing deadline of 15 december 2026 at 10:00. Bidders must meet a 70% functionality threshold, be registered on the central supplier database, and submit all mandatory returnables to avoid disqualification.
Submission method: electronic only via ESKOM e-tendering at https://etendering.eskom.co.za - Upload the complete tender in pdf format; the price list must be in pdf and a copy in excel format. - Upload size per document: 500 mb; total submission limited to 4 gb. - NO zip/compressed files and NO hard copies accepted. - If resubmitting, only the latest version is considered; previous submissions are null and void. - Ensure the submission status is marked as complete. - Tenders must be submitted before the closing time of 15 december 2026 at 10:00. - Late tenders will not be accepted. Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed where required, and submitted at closing unless noted): - annexure a: authorisation form – authorises the signatory to bind the bidder. - Annexure b: acknowledgement form – acknowledges receipt and understanding of tender documents. - Annexure c: tenderer's particulars – bidder identification and contact details. - Annexure d: integrity pact declaration – commits to ethical conduct and NO collusion. - Annexure e: cpa requirements for local goods/services – declaration for local content. - Annexure f: cpa(ig) for foreign goods/services – declaration for imported content (if applicable). - Annexures g1–g4: sbd 6.2 Declaration for local production and content – evidence of local content compliance (if designated materials are included). - Annexure h: sbd 1 invitation to bid – completed as the offer cover page. - Annexure i: sbd 6.1 Preference points claim – claims b-bbee points (non-disqualifiable; missing scores zero). - Annexure j: sbd 4 bidder's disclosure – discloses any state employment or connections. - E-tendering help manual acknowledgement form. Additional documents for joint ventures/consortia: - letter of intent or valid jv agreement stating rights, obligations and profit-sharing ratios. - Written confirmation that the jv will operate as a single business entity for the contract duration. - Details of a single designated bank account in the jv's name, independent of individual partners. Documents required prior to contract award: - csd registration evidence (csd number/report). - Coida certificate of good standing or proof of application (south african tenderers only). - OHS plan (for high-risk work). - Tax clearance certificate (if not on csd or NO SARS pin provided). - Employment equity compliance proof (if designated employer). - Completed nec contract and pricing schedule. - Annual financial statements (for financial viability). Disqualification risks: - missing or unsigned mandatory returnables at closing. - Submitting more than one tender (unless as a jv partner). - Conflict of interest, tenders signed by unauthorised persons, or subcontracting 100% of the scope. - Failure to meet eskom's specifications.
This tender is for the extension of the validity period of an existing tender for the supply and delivery of capacitive graded bushings. The tender is open to suppliers of electrical equipment in gauteng. NO briefing session is scheduled.
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TRANSNET group capital division seeks a specialist qa/qc service provider for a four-year contract; bidders must be listed in the published names and comply with CIDB and BBBEE requirements.
• CIDB grading 6pe or higher • valid BBBEE certificate • proven qa/qc track record in rail/infrastructure projects
Arnot power station requires a five-year contract for the supply and delivery of various industrial switches, sensors and push buttons on an as-and-when-required basis. Suppliers must be capable of delivering to mpumalanga and meeting eskom’s ongoing operational demands.
• Valid tax clearance and CIDB grading if applicable • ability to supply full range of specified switches, sensors and push buttons • delivery to arnot power station, mpumalanga on call-off basis for 5 years
ESKOM seeks bids for the manufacture and supply of smart meters across all distribution clusters for three years on an "as-and-when" basis. Suppliers must be able to deliver large volumes of smart-metering equipment and comply with eskom’s technical specifications.
• Proven capability to manufacture and supply smart meters at scale • compliance with eskom’s technical and quality specifications • valid CIDB grading (where applicable) and BBBEE certificate
ESKOM requires a five-year contract for the supply and delivery of filter elements to arnot power station on an as-and-when-required basis. Suppliers with proven experience in industrial filtration and CIDB grading (if applicable) should apply.
• Valid CIDB contractor grading (if required) • ability to supply filter elements on demand for five years • delivery to arnot power station, mpumalanga
ESKOM invites suppliers to download presentation and documents from the supply of smart meters suppliers engagement forum; NO bid submission required at this stage. Suitable for gauteng-based vendors experienced in smart-meter supply chains and BBBEE compliance.
• Attendance at suppliers engagement forum • download all presentation and tender documents • monitor ESKOM portal for next procurement phase
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.
Gauteng seeks a specialist quality control inspectorate (qci) service provider for a six-year term; this is a participation notice listing bidders. Firms with relevant qci experience and valid CIDB grading should monitor for the forthcoming RFP.
• Demonstrated qci experience • valid CIDB grading (if applicable) • BBBEE compliance documentation
This is a regret notice for suppliers who responded to eskom’s 3-year teap tender for the manufacturing and supply of smart meters across all distribution clusters on an "as and when" required basis; NO new bid opportunity is offered.
• Previously tendered under teap for 3-year smart-meter supply • applies to all ESKOM distribution clusters • "as and when" required delivery terms
ESKOM requires the design, procurement, supply and installation of a temporary bypass for the effluent neutralisation sump at lethabo power station, with the contract running for 18 months. The work is high-risk and governed by a detailed OHS specification, so bidders must be prepared to meet stringent safety, statutory appointment and compliance requirements. The single most consequential consideration is the mandatory OHS compliance regime, including a signed section 37(2) agreement, a valid coid letter of good standing, a full-time safety officer with a national diploma in safety management and three years' experience, and adherence to eskom's life-saving rules.
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This tender for the replacement of the excitation system on units 1 and 2 at vanderkloof power station has been cancelled by ESKOM. NO further submissions will be accepted.
Provide the required returnable documents as listed in the tender. Ensure all forms are completed and submitted with the bid. Failure to include any returnable may lead to disqualification.
This is a regret letter informing an unsuccessful bidder that their response to the enquiry for the unit 1 & 2 excitation system replacement at vanderkloof hydro power station was not successful. The contract was awarded to abb south africa pty ltd. The most consequential requirement is that the bidder has already been unsuccessful and NO further action is possible.
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Repair of the ash dam filter drains and piezometers at matla power station near kriel, mpumalanga, to restore ash dam stability, covering site establishment, a test pilot, the drainable pavement system, drainage pipe and geotechnical tests and reports. The work is let under the nec3 engineering and construction contract (april 2013) as a priced contract with an activity schedule, so the contractor prices the works as lump sums and carries 5% retention, delay damages of 2% of order value per week and a defects liability period of 52 weeks after completion. Bidders must also fund corporate social investment equal to 2% of contract value and draw non-skilled labour from the kriel community. The decisive consideration is that the activity schedule, key-person cvs and guarantee pro formas must be completed in full, because the lump sum is not re-measured and only a compensation event changes the prices.
Closing: bids close on 16 november 2026 at 08:00. Contract form: nec3 engineering and construction contract (april 2013), main option a priced contract with activity schedule, with secondary options x2, x7, x16, x17, x18 and additional conditions z1 to z15. Pricing: the contractor prepares the activity schedule; lump sum activity prices are not adjusted for quantity differences and only a compensation event changes the prices. The offer states the total excluding VAT, VAT at 15% and the total including VAT. delay damages are 2% of total order value per week, capped at 5% of order value. Liability for indirect or consequential loss is r0.00 And total liability is capped at the total of the prices, except excluded matters which are unlimited. Retention and guarantees: 5% retention on every payment, half released at completion and half after 52 weeks; a retention money guarantee in the stated pro forma may replace retention, and an sdl&i guarantee is required. Contractor insurances must be in place per insurance table a. Returnable documents: signed form of offer and acceptance, contract data part 2 (contractor name and address, direct and subcontracted fee percentages, working areas, completion date, key persons with qualifications, experience and cvs), and the pro forma guarantees. Local obligations: spend 2% of contract value on csi projects listed by matla power station, develop skilled labour at kriel and hire non-skilled employees from the kriel community. B-bbee: notify ESKOM within 7 days of any change in b-bbee status and submit an updated verification certificate and supporting documents within 30 days; a decrease in status may lead to renegotiation or termination.
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