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ESKOM has awarded a 48-month contract for mechanical maintenance of the boiler auxiliary plant, soot blowers and valves at camden power station in mpumalanga. The successful supplier is qlj jv, a joint venture between quench management services cc and labour junction trading (pty) ltd. This is a notification of award, not an invitation to bid, so NO further bidding is possible. The key consideration is that the contract has already been awarded and the named supplier should prepare for contract execution.
- Contract awarded to qlj jv (quench management services cc, reg. NO. 2009/114272/23, csd NO. maaa0240040, and labour junction trading (pty) ltd, reg. NO. 2014/112758/07, csd NO. maaa0396758). - Scope: mechanical maintenance of boiler auxiliary plant, soot blowers and valves at camden power station. - Contract period: 48 months. - Enquiries: nicholas nelani, telephone +27 17 827 8205. - This is a notification of award, not a tender invitation; NO submissions are being accepted.
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ESKOM requires a 60-month nec3 term service contract (tsc3) for facilities management services and technical services for property management in the cape coastal cluster, western cape, covering the atlantic and protea zones. Work is priced on an option a price list through the fms bill of quantities — building works and alterations, plumbing and drainage, electrical work and a schedule of rates — with rates excluding VAT, fixed and firm for the first 12 months and cpi escalation thereafter. Bidders must inspect the sites before tendering because NO rate changes are permitted after submission, and must return a signed form of offer and acceptance, the completed contractor's contract data and a fully priced and extended bill of quantities.
Closing: bids close on 13 november 2026 at 08:00; the returnable pack is the signed form of offer and acceptance (c1.1), The contractor's contract data (c1.2b) And the fully priced and extended fms bill of quantities (annexure a). The form of offer requires the tenderer's CIDB registration number, and NO minimum CIDB grade is stated. Site inspection: tenderers must familiarise themselves with the sites before tendering — NO rate changes are allowed after submission and NO claims for extras arising from site conditions, access restrictions or material availability will be entertained. Pricing basis: option a priced contract with a price list; rates exclude VAT (15% added to the net subtotal on the final summary page), are fixed and firm for the first 12 months, and thereafter annual cpi escalation may be applied for in writing from the date of approval. Prices must include labour, all materials, overheads, safety, protective clothing, profit and equipment hire; NO p&gs apply to subcontracted work or travelling. Term and deadlines: 60-month service period starting 1 november 2026; the first plan for acceptance is due one month before the starting date and a task order programme within one day of receiving a task order. Key personnel: an experienced supervisor and manager must be provided; the names and cvs of the proposed management team must be submitted before work starts and NO member may be changed or removed without the employer's prior written approval. Damages and liability: delay damages of r200 per day for delivery one week late and r300 per day for two weeks late; low service damages per the service level table in service information C3.1-2.14; the contractor's liability for indirect or consequential loss is capped at the task order value while the employer's is capped at r0.00. B-bbee and insurance: payment is made within 14 or 30 days depending on the contractor's b-bbee status at the date of payment; any change in status must be reported within seven days with an updated verification certificate within 30 days, and a decrease may lead to renegotiation or termination. The employer insures assets all risk, project, public liability, sheq, marine, motor fleet, terrorism and cyber risks, and the contractor must cover the difference plus deductibles.
ESKOM requires the refurbishment and upgrading of electrical protection systems and associated components at the ESKOM research corona cage test facility in sunninghill, gauteng. The work is contracted for a period of twelve (12) months under open tender e3484cxmwp. Bids close on 13 november 2026 at 08:00. The published notice is a list of bidders rather than a full specification, so bidders should confirm the detailed scope, evaluation criteria and returnable documents with eskom's supply chain management before preparing a submission.
Closing: bids close on 13 november 2026 at 08:00. Scope of work: refurbishment and upgrading of electrical protection systems and associated components. Site: ESKOM research corona cage test facility, sunninghill, gauteng. Contract period: twelve (12) months. Estimated value: 3484. Reference number: quote e3484cxmwp on all correspondence and submissions. Notice type: the published pack is a list of bidders, so the full specification, evaluation criteria and returnable documents must be confirmed with ESKOM SCM before bidding.
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 lethabo power station requires a supplier to provide monthly water proficiency testing scheme samples for its chemical services department over a five-year period. The service covers quarterly participation in three analysis groups: trace metals, nutrients, and minerals, with sample sizes and exact numbers at the supplier's discretion. Bidders must be able to supply electronic samples monthly, report z-scores monthly, and comply with iso 17043 and iso 9001 standards.
Returnable documents: the completed form of offer and acceptance (c1.1) Including the price schedule (c2.2) And schedule of deviations. Only deviations listed in the schedule of deviations are valid; a covering letter will not be included in the final contract. The signed offer must state the offered total prices, excluding VAT, VAT at 15%, and the inclusive total. The supplier must, within two weeks of receiving the signed contract, deliver any required securities, bonds, guarantees, proof of insurance and other documentation as specified in the contract data; failure amounts to repudiation of the agreement. Submission channel and closing time are not stated in the document.
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 is inviting bids for the supply and delivery of tool-less metering seals to various distribution clusters on an as-and-when-required basis over a 36-month period. The tender is open to suppliers of electrical equipment, with a compulsory or optional briefing session scheduled via microsoft teams. Interested bidders must submit their proposals before the closing date of 13 november 2026.
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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 manufacture, test, and supply of estimated quantities of master locks (padlocks) and keys for use on electrical and related equipment, on an 'as and when' required basis, within the distribution central east cluster, free state operating unit (fsou). The contract runs for sixty (60) months. Bidders must demonstrate a compliant quality management system (iso 9001 or documented equivalent), submit a draft contract quality plan and inspection/test plan, and complete form a and the list of tender returnables. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory quality documentation and the requirement to meet eskom's supplier quality management specification (240-105658000) and OHS returnables, as failure to submit these will render the bid non-responsive.
Returnable documents and conditions: - all national treasury standard forms (sbd 1, 4, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 8, 9) must be completed, signed and returned with the bid. - The bid must include a valid csd registration and SARS tax pin. - B-bbee certificate or affidavit required if claiming preference points. - Financial statements as specified must be submitted for evaluation.
ESKOM is procuring the fire protection system for ankerlig 1 power station in the western cape under an nec3 term services contract, with the full scope of work, quality and safety requirements set out in the contract documents. Pricing must be submitted on eskom's pricing schedule in pdf plus an excel copy, and the contract carries a contract skills development goal of 0.25% For the sf class of works. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 4sf or higher and score at least 80% on the technical evaluation before price and preference points are considered. Attendance at the compulsory site clarification meeting at ankerlig 1 on 27 october 2026 at 09h00 is a condition of being evaluated at all.
Submission method - electronic submission only, via the ESKOM e-tendering site on the ESKOM tender bulletin. NO hard copies are accepted. - Upload documents under the folders technical, commercial, financial and other. - All documents in pdf; the price list in pdf plus a copy in excel. - Maximum 500 mb per document; total submission capped at 4 gb. - Zip or compressed files are not permitted. - If a tender is resubmitted, only the latest version is accepted and all earlier submissions become void. - The submission status must show as complete. - Late tenders are not accepted; ensuring submission before the closing time is the supplier's responsibility. Disqualifiable returnables (must be completed, signed and submitted by closing) - annexure a: authorisation form — names the person authorised to sign and bind the bidder; a certified board, members, trustee resolution or power of attorney must be attached. - Annexure b: acknowledgement form. - Annexure c: tenderer's particulars. - Annexure d: integrity pact declaration — confirms the bidder has read and accepts eskom's supplier integrity pact. - Annexure e: cpa requirements for local goods/services. - Annexure g1–g4: sbd 6.2 Declaration certificate for local production and local content, with supporting schedules (only where designated materials apply). - Annexure h: sbd 1 invitation to bid — bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page. - Annexure j: sbd 4 declaration of interest — discloses any director or shareholder employed by the state or connected to anyone at the department. - Tax evaluation questionnaire — determines whether the entity is a personal service provider for paye. - Employment equity compliance proof, including proof of submission of the ee report to the department of labour (designated employers, south african bidders only). - CIDB proof of the required 4sf or higher grading. - Completed nec term services contract. - Completed pricing schedule in pdf and excel (pricing must not be on company letterheads). - Additional documents where applicable: ecsa/sacpcmp registrations, cvs, permits or licences. - Joint ventures: letter of intent or jv agreement showing rights, obligations and profit-sharing; confirmation the jv operates as a single entity; details of a single designated jv bank account. Non-disqualifiable returnable (zero points if omitted) - annexure i: sbd 6.1 Preference points claim form under the PPPFA 2022 regulations. - Specific goals evidence: valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit. Returnables required before contract award - csd registration (csd number or csd report) — mandatory for all tenders. - Coida certificate of good standing or proof of application (south african bidders). - Quality documents: list of tender returnables cat 3 rev 7, form a cat 3 rev 9, supplier quality management specification, qcp or itp rev 2, cqp template 2021. - Safety documents: ESKOM acknowledgement form for OHS legal and other requirements, annexure c1 tender evaluation template high risk, OHS specification. - Financial statements and supporting documents. Disqualification risks - not attending the compulsory site clarification meeting. - Any disqualifiable returnable missing, unsigned or incomplete at closing. - Late submission. - Submitting more than one tender (except as a jv partner). - Subcontracting 100% of the scope. - Conflict of interest, restriction by national treasury or ESKOM, or listing on the tender defaulters list.
ESKOM distribution requires 100 qualifying panel contractors for the installation and commissioning of smart meters, data concentrators, ready board retrofits, access covers, insulation piercing connectors, pole top split metering kiosks, and secure pole mount dc kiosks, including decommissioning and disposal of existing meters, in the limlanga cluster, limpopo. The contract runs for 2 years on an as-and-when-required basis. The most consequential bidder consideration is the three-level evaluation process: a pass/fail mandatory returnable check, a functionality score with an 85% minimum threshold, and a physical site assessment of vehicles, tools, and equipment, after which only those passing all levels proceed to contractual evaluation.
Closing: 30 november 2026 at 08:00 sast; late tenders are rejected and proof of posting is not proof of delivery. Submission: deliver one original plus one complete hard copy to the address and tender box in the tender data, or upload via the ESKOM tender bulletin e-tendering portal; original and copy must be separately sealed and marked "original" and "copy" inside a "confidential" outer package. Mandatory returnables: acknowledgement form and all mandatory tender returnables must be submitted by closing; missing mandatory documents disqualify the bid. Eligibility: bidders must meet the tender data eligibility criteria, must not be restricted from doing business with ESKOM or state-owned companies, and may not subcontract 100% of the scope. B-bbee: if a b-bbee level is a pre-qualification criterion, a valid certificate, affidavit or csd report must be submitted at closing or the bid is disqualified; fraudulent or expired proof leads to disqualification and reporting to the b-bbee commission. CIDB: if a CIDB grading is stipulated in the tender data, proof of registration is mandatory at closing; proof of application is accepted at closing only if full registration is provided by contract award. Sheq: proof of safety, health, environmental and quality systems, policies and capabilities must be provided at closing and/or contract award, with all sheq costs and personnel reflected in the tender. Functionality: if functionality is a criterion, bidders must meet the minimum threshold stated in the tender data to proceed to price evaluation.
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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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 requires a service provider to support, maintain and monitor the huawei modular smart rack and powerman 60kva UPS infrastructure at the westville contact centre in kwazulu-natal for four years. The scope includes oem-trained technicians, 24/7 monitoring, component replacement, firmware updates and environmental monitoring. Bids are evaluated under an 80/20 preference points system with b-bbee status influencing the score, and must be submitted via the ESKOM etendering system by 25 november 2026 at 08:00; registration with a csd number and otp verification is mandatory.
Submit bid via ESKOM etendering system register on etendering system before closing date; otp verification required (sent to cellphone and email) documents uploaded through system; max 50mb per file, max 900mb total returnable forms must be completed and signed: sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at the department; false declaration disqualifies bid sbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination): certifies price was set independently with NO contact with competing bidders annexure a (authorisation form): complete appropriate certificate for organization type (company, close corporation, joint venture, trust, etc.) And sign before authorized representative annexure b (acknowledgement form): acknowledge receipt of documentation quotations received after closing time, regardless of reason, will be disqualified
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
ESKOM requires the design, detailed engineering, manufacture, testing at works, supply, delivery, removal of existing transformers, placement on foundation, installation, erection, testing, commissioning and storage of class 0 and 1 power transformers on an as-and-when required basis over a ten-year period. The enquiry closes on 26 october 2026 at 10:00. This notice publishes the names of the bidders received for enquiry e2767gxmwpp, as required by eskom's procurement and supply chain management procedure, within ten working days of the closing date on the national treasury e-tender portal and the ESKOM tender bulletin. The most consequential consideration for a supplier is that this is a publication of names, not an invitation to submit a new bid.
Enquiry closing date: 26 october 2026 at 10:00. Scope: design, detailed engineering, manufacture, testing at works, supply, delivery, removal of existing transformers, placement on foundation, installation, erection, testing, commissioning and storage of class 0 and 1 power transformers. Contract basis: as and when required, for a period of ten years. Publication obligation: the list of tenderers must appear on the national treasury e-tender portal and the ESKOM tender bulletin within ten working days of the closing date. Bidders named in the published list: armcoil afrika (pty) ltd, weg south africa (pty) ltd, actom, rangwanasha construction company, wasion south africa (pty) ltd, wuxi tech pty ltd, e-multi construction and electricity, boston ink enterprise, sivtek holdings pty ltd, csa power solution pty ltd, ynf engineering cc, hemiltonm engineering, ipower transformers south africa (pty) (ltd), shandu's technical services, mbalisto energy solutions, fullswing trading 458, brillient engineering (pty) ltd, bt project pty ltd and siyakha-isizwe trading enterprise 84 cc (9). NO new submissions: this notice publishes names only and does not invite fresh bids.
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
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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