Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
45 Marise Turn - Sunninghill - Johannesburg - 2157
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
25 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166855
The construction of a control room incorporated with a boardroom and ablution facility at ESKOM research corona cage test facility in sunninghill for a period of six months, with a minimum weighted average requirement of 70% for civil works.
The tenderer must submit a complete tender with commercial, financial, and technical information.
A non-compulsory clarification meeting/site visit will take place on 02 September 2026 at 10:00 am.
The control room must accommodate specific equipment, and the boardroom must have adequate power outlets and HVAC systems.
Tenderers must comply with Eskom's OHS requirements and the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act.
The tender will be evaluated based on the Evaluation Scoring Table, with a minimum weighted average requirement of 70% for civil works.
Venue
Corona Cage Test Facility Sunninghill
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
45 Marise Turn - Sunninghill - Johannesburg - 2157
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Description
Source: Technical.zip (TENDER)25 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
14 Sept
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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.
Technical.zip
Eskom invites tenders for the construction of a control room with a boardroom and ablution facility at the Eskom Research Corona Cage Test Facility in Sunninghill for six months.
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R 2 479 688
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The scope of work includes dismantling the current portable office and constructing a new permanent control room building with a control room, boardroom, and ablution facility.
Important Dates
Source: Technical.zip (TENDER)The closing date for tender submission is 14 September 2026 at 10h00 am. A non-compulsory clarification meeting/site visit will take place on 02 September 2026 at 10:00 am at Eskom Fourways CNC.
Contact Information
Source: Technical.zip (TENDER)Tenderers can direct queries and clarifications to Thembekile Matshaya via email [email protected] or phone 011 800 3046.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Technical.zip (TENDER)Tenders must be submitted electronically via Eskom E-tendering https://etendering.eskom.co.za/. The deadline for tender submission is 14 September 2026 at 10h00 am. Late tenders will not be accepted.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Technical.zip (TENDER)The tender will be evaluated based on the Evaluation Scoring Table. The minimum weighted average required for the tender to be considered for further evaluation is 70% on civil works. The evaluation criteria include functionality, quality, and safety requirements.
Technical Specifications
Source: Technical.zip (TENDER)The scope of work includes dismantling the current portable office and constructing a new permanent control room building with a control room, boardroom, and ablution facility. The control room must accommodate specific equipment, and the boardroom must have adequate power outlets and HVAC systems.
Financial Requirements
Source: Technical.zip (TENDER)Eskom is committed to paying suppliers within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices for contracts valued below R50 000 000. For contracts valued above R50 000 000, Eskom will negotiate payment terms.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Technical.zip (TENDER)Tenderers must comply with Eskom's OHS requirements, including providing a valid Letter of Good Standing and adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Tenderers must also comply with the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act and provide proof of B-BBEE status level.
Section
Source: Technical.zip (TENDER)The tender will be evaluated based on the Evaluation Scoring Table. The minimum weighted average required for the tender to be considered for further evaluation is 70% on civil works.
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Act 5 of 2000
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Act 12 of 2004
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
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Act 38 of 2000
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Act 107 of 1998
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Act 85 of 1993
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Act 103 of 1977
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Address
45 Marise Turn - Sunninghill - Johannesburg - 2157
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High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
25 Aug 2026
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