Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
matimba Power Station - Lephalale - Lephalale - 0555
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
29 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157513
ESKOM seeks a supplier to provide a one-off supply and delivery of maintenance assets (tools and equipment) for matimba power station in limpopo. This tender is for manufacturers or suppliers of machinery and equipment to deliver a specified list of tools, including items like chain blocks, spanners, and thermal imaging cameras, under the nec3 supply contract framework.
Submit the completed and signed Form A (Template Identifier 240-43921804 Rev 3) to acknowledge acceptance of Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements as per 240-105658000 Specification and ISO 9001 Standard. Ensure only one category is selected (Category 4 marked as applicable in this document).
Suppliers must have ISO 9001 certified quality management systems. Must fall under Category 4 assessment criteria (as per clause 3.5.-105658000). Must appoint a qualified quality representative. Must accept all post-contract quality monitoring and audit requirements.
Applicable category: Category 4 (as per clause 3.5.-105658000). Post-Contract Award requirements include Contract Execution, Supplier Quality Performance Monitoring, Eskom Rights of Access, Eskom Rights to Information, Preservation, Quality Audits, and Management of Nonconformities. Special Processes (clause 3.8.-105658000) are applicable.
Compliance with Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements (240-105658000) and ISO 9001 Standard is mandatory. Tenderer must complete and sign Form A to confirm acceptance.
Submit a completed Form of Offer and Acceptance (Part C1.1) with all required signatures and details. Include a Schedule of Deviations if applicable. Submit pricing data (Part C2) with a detailed price schedule for all items listed. Ensure all returnable documents are included. Submit within the period of validity stated in the Tender Data. Deliver securities, bonds, guarantees, proof of insurance, and other required documentation within two weeks of receiving the signed agreement. Submit to: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Megawatt Park, Maxwell Drive, Sandton, Johannesburg, 2199. Follow INCOTERMS 2010 for supply requirements. Package goods to prevent damage during transport and storage, with clear labelling including order number, description, stock number, and manufacturing date. Deliver to Matimba Power Station’s goods received section during working hours (Mon-Thu: 07h00-16h15, Fri: 07h00-12h00).
Supplier must be a legally registered entity (registration number to be inserted at award). Must comply with Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) requirements and notify Eskom of any status changes. Must have the financial and operational capacity to deliver the specified goods. Joint ventures are permitted but members are jointly and severally liable. Must agree to Eskom's additional contract conditions (Z clauses), including ethics prohibitions against corruption, fraud, and collusion.
Submit electronically via Eskom E-Tendering portal (https://etendering.eskom.co.za). Deadline: 04 June 2026 at 10h00. Late submissions will not be accepted. Required: All tender documents must be uploaded in PDF format (price list also in Excel). Maximum upload size: 500MB per document, total submission limited to 4GB. No ZIP files or hard copies accepted. Ensure submission status is marked as 'complete'. Resubmissions will void previous versions. Mandatory returnables (disqualifiable if missing): Annexures A-J (Authorisation, Acknowledgement, Tenderer’s Particulars, Integrity Declaration, CPA Requirements, SBD forms, etc.), JV/consortium agreements (if applicable), and tax clearance certificates. Non-disqualifiable returnables (5-day grace period for corrections): Some forms may be requested post-submission if incomplete. Clarifications must be submitted in writing to [email protected] at least 5 working days before the deadline.
Open to all suppliers/contractors. Suppliers with certified auditable OHS systems (ISO 45001 or equivalent) qualify for PART B evaluation with simplified requirements. General suppliers must demonstrate OHS capability through comprehensive documentation under PART A. Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent) is mandatory for all applicants.
Scope of work: To be defined by the tenderer. Required OHS (Occupational Health and Safety) submissions: Part A (for non-certified suppliers) includes: 1. Signed Annexure B (acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements). 2. OHS plan addressing project/scope OHS risks, aligned with Eskom’s health and safety specifications. 3. Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA) with methodology and risk management details. 4. Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent). 5. OHS policy signed by CEO, compliant with OHS Act Section 7. Part B (for suppliers with auditable OHS system certification) includes: 1. Signed Annexure B. 2. ISO 45001 certificate or equivalent. 3. Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).
Submit electronically via Eskom E-Tendering portal (https://etendering.eskom.co.za) before the closing date and time. Suppliers are responsible for ensuring timely submission. No physical submissions accepted. Clarifications must be sent in writing to [email protected]. Tender validity period: 120 days from closing date.
Request for Quotation
matimba Power Station - Lephalale - Lephalale - 0555
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LOCAL CONTENT ANNEX C,D,E.xlsx
Date & Time
Friday, 19 June 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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29 May
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
19 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
R 203 022
Range
Based on 13 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
Eskom’s Quality Representative: Tshepo Matuludi, Senior Advisor Quality Control (document signed on 2026-03-26).
Supply and delivery of maintenance assets (tools and equipment) for Matimba Power Station on a once-off basis. Goods must match original specifications in design, materials, manufacturing processes, and testing. Factory acceptance testing (FAT) may be required. Quality control (QC) as per Eskom’s requirements. Operating manuals and maintenance schedules must be provided. Tools must be delivered with data books and certificates. Packaging must protect goods from moisture, corrosion, and vibration. Lifting gear must allow safe transport without opening packaging. Each tool type must be packaged separately. Labels must include order number, description, stock number, and manufacturing date. Delivery to Matimba main store’s goods received section. Stores working hours: Mon-Thu 07h00-16h15, Fri 07h00-12h00. Suppliers must comply with Eskom’s life-saving rules (sobriety, seatbelt use). Incorrect deliveries must be replaced at the supplier’s cost, including transport. Transport and delivery costs must be included in the quotation. INCOTERMS 2010 apply for supply requirements. List of items includes tools like auto lapping machines, chain blocks, spanners, hammers, thermal imaging cameras, and water dispensers.
Pricing must be based on the NEC3 Supply Contract (SC3) pricing schedule (Part C2.2). Prices can be lump sums or rates multiplied by quantities. Total of Prices must be fully inclusive of all costs to provide goods and services. VAT at 15% applies. Payment terms: 30 days after valid invoice acceptance. Interest rate for late payments: Standard Bank prime rate (for ZAR) or LIBOR (for other currencies). Tax invoices must be provided within one week of receiving a payment certificate. Invoices must include Purchaser’s VAT number (4740101508), contract number, title, supplier’s VAT number, and detailed descriptions. Delay damages: 5% of purchase order cost for 10 days of delay, up to 10% of total value. Low performance damages: 5-10% of purchase order value for defects or delays. Bonds and guarantees may be required as per Contract Data (Part C1.3). Payment may be withheld until bonds/guarantees are received.
Supplier must comply with NEC3 Supply Contract (SC3) terms, including Options X7 (Delay Damages) and X17 (Low Performance Damages). Additional conditions Z1-Z13 apply, including: No cession, delegation, or assignment without Eskom’s written consent. Joint ventures must notify Eskom of key personnel and cannot alter composition without consent. Supplier must notify Eskom within 7 days of any change in B-BBEE status and submit updated verification certificates within 30 days. Decrease in B-BBEE status may lead to contract renegotiation or termination. Confidentiality requirements apply to all contract-related information. Supplier must comply with Eskom’s health, safety, and environmental (SHE) requirements, including OHS Act, Environmental Management Plan (EMP), and COVID-19 regulations. Supplier must provide a SHE file, including SHE Plan, risk assessments, and proof of compliance with all applicable legislation. Environmental constraints include waste management, dust control, fire prevention, and re-vegetation. Quality Management System must comply with QM-58 Category 2. Supplier must provide proof of insurance as per Insurance Table A. Subcontractors require Eskom’s written acceptance. Supplier must comply with Eskom’s Minimum Requirements for Health and Safety (SHE Specification 240-146140396). All personnel must undergo police clearance. Supplier must adhere to Eskom’s ethics policy, prohibiting coercive, collusive, corrupt, fraudulent, or obstructive actions.
Period for reply: 5 working days from tender issue. Delivery date: As per purchase order. Defects date: One (1) week after delivery. Defect correction period: To be agreed within 48 hours of notification. Defects access period: Five (5) days. Payment: 30 days after valid invoice acceptance. Programme submission: Within one (1) week of contract date. Revised programmes: Every 5 working days.
Supply Manager: Paul Hlolo. Address: Matimba Power Station. Tel: 014 763 8231. Email: [email protected]. Purchaser: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Megawatt Park, Maxwell Drive, Sandton, Johannesburg, 2199. Adjudicator: Selected from ICE-SA Division of SA Institution of Civil Engineering (www.ice-sa.org.za) or appointed by AFSA.
Scope: Supply and delivery of maintenance assets on a once-off basis for Eskom in Limpopo.
Key OHS Compliance Requirements:
Penalties: Non-conformance by the main supplier, contractor, or sub-supplier will result in penalties.
Induction Requirements:
Contractor/Supplier Management:
Mandatory Compliance:
Post-Award Obligations:
Documentation:
Scope: Supply and delivery of maintenance assets on a once-off basis. Mandatory annexures: Authorisation Form (A), Acknowledgement Form (B), Tenderer’s Particulars (C), Integrity Declaration (D), CPA Requirements for Local/Foreign Goods (E/F), SBD 6.2 (Local Production/Content, G1-G4), SBD 1 (H), SBD 6.1 (I, PPPFA Preference Points), SBD 4 (J, Bidders Disclosure). Additional documents: Pricing Schedule/BOQ (PDF + Excel), NEC or other Contract, E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement. JV/consortium requirements: Valid agreement, joint/several liability clause, designated bank account, profit-sharing ratios. Subcontracting: Must declare if using subsidiaries. No alternative tenders allowed.
Pricing: Submit in PDF and Excel. Inclusive of VAT. Payment terms: 30 days for contracts ≤ R50M (VAT inclusive), 60 days for contracts > R50M (VAT inclusive). Eskom reserves the right to negotiate prices post-bid if not market-related. Price evaluation: Corrected for errors, adjusted for deviations, and compared via Net Present Value. Unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts applied at payment stage. No performance security required.
Mandatory: CSD registration (CSD number/report). Tax clearance certificate (local tenderers or foreign with SA footprint; foreign without footprint must complete SBD1). CIDB registration (if applicable). B-BBEE: Proof of status (certificate, sworn affidavit, or other prescribed requirement). OHS: COIDA certificate of good standing (SA tenderers only), OHS plan, Baseline Risk Assessment, OHS policy (signed by CEO, compliant with OHS Act Section 7). Quality: ISO 9001-aligned QMS (method statement, policy, objectives) or equivalent. Environmental: As per tender scope. Local content: SBD 6.2 and Annexures G1-G4 for designated materials. Integrity: Signed Integrity Pact Declaration. Joint ventures: Must confirm joint/several liability and submit agreement.
Closing date: 04 June 2026 at 10h00. Tender validity period: 120 days from closing date. Clarification deadline: 5 working days before closing (submit queries to [email protected]). No site visits or briefing sessions scheduled.
Procurement Officer: Azwifaneli Thagwana. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 014 763 8690. Submission portal: https://etendering.eskom.co.za. Fraud/corruption reporting: 0800 11 2722 or [email protected].
OHS compliance: Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent) required. OHS policy must comply with OHS Act Section 7. For certified suppliers: ISO 45001 or equivalent certification required. All submissions must include signed acknowledgement of Eskom’s OHS legal and other requirements (Annexure B).
Supply and delivery of maintenance assets on a once-off basis. Note: Initial tender lacked item specifications, leading to an extension for suppliers to prepare accurate quotes.
Closing date: 19 June 2026 at 10h00 (extended from 04 June 2026 at 10h00). Tender validity period: 120 days from closing date. No clarification meetings scheduled.
Procurement contact: [email protected]. Submission portal: https://etendering.eskom.co.za. Fraud/corruption reporting: 0800 11 2722 or [email protected].
Scope: Supply and delivery of maintenance assets on a once-off basis. Items: 1x FRF purifier, 2x Oil pump (ACC). Technical requirements for FRF purifier: Must be mobile with wheels. Capabilities: Fine solid particle removal, moisture removal, removal of TAN (Total Acidic Number). Specifications: Application: Fire Resistant Fluid (FRF), Turbine Lube Oil. Minimum flow rate: 40 litres per minute. Operating pressure: 0 to 10 bar. Hose pipes: Teflon. Seals: Viton. Material: Stainless Steel. Accessories: Online Particle Counter, flexible hoses, connections, power cable. Note: Brand not specified; any brand meeting specifications is acceptable. Lead time and price: Unknown (no prior procurement of this type at Matimba). Additional information: Detailed specifications, descriptions, or part numbers for Oil pump (ACC) are requested but not provided.
Published: 20 May 2026. Closing date: 3 June 2026. Note: Bidder feedback indicates the timeframe (9 days) is too short for preparation and clarifications.
Scope of Work: Supply and delivery of maintenance assets on a once-off basis.
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Addendum E2936GXLPMAT Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Supply and delivery of maintenance assets on once off basis.pdf
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the once-off supply and delivery of maintenance assets in Limpopo. The tender (E2936GXLPMAT) has an extended closing date of 19 June 2026 at 10:00 UTC due to supplier requests for clarification on specifications. Submissions must be electronic via Eskom's e-tendering portal, with a validity period of 120 days post-closing.
Once-off Maintenance Asset Purchases Cient baseline risk assessment 2026-03-30.xlsx
240-68099512 Form A_Cat 4_ Rev 9.pdf
Eskom tender for once-off supply and delivery of maintenance assets in Limpopo, requiring ISO 9001 quality management compliance and specific supplier quality assessments.
Q & A - E2936GXLPMAT Maintenance Asset Purchases.docx
Eskom's tender E2936GXLPMAT seeks the once-off supply and delivery of maintenance assets, including a Fire Resistant Fluid (FRF) purifier and oil pumps (ACC), for its Limpopo operations. The tender was published on 20th May 2026 with an initial closing date of 3rd June 2026, which stakeholders have flagged as too short for preparation and clarification. Key assets require detailed technical specifications, such as a mobile FRF purifier with specific capabilities (e.g., particle/moisture removal, flow rate, material standards).
240-77471499 Annexure B Acknowledgement of OHS requirements.docx
The tender (E2936GXLPMAT) is for the once-off supply and delivery of maintenance assets to Eskom in Limpopo. It emphasizes strict compliance with Eskom's Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legal and procedural requirements, including statutory acts and Eskom-specific standards. The main supplier must ensure OHS compliance for themselves, their contractors, and subcontractors, with penalties for non-conformance. Management of contractors/suppliers, inductions, audits, and documentation (e.g., testimonials) are mandatory.
240-126469599_Method Statement template -Rev 3_.docx
The tender E2936GXLPMAT, issued by ESKOM in Limpopo, calls for the once-off supply and delivery of maintenance assets. The document outlines requirements for a method statement, scope of work, objectives, leadership, customer focus, communication, competency, infrastructure, risk management, data analysis, and relationship management. The closing date is June 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM UTC.
E2936GXLPMAT Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Supply and delivery of maintenance assets on once off basis.pdf
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the **Supply and Delivery of Maintenance Assets on a Once-Off Basis** (Tender No: **E2936GXLPMAT**). The tender is open, electronic submissions only, with a closing date of **04/06/2026 at 10:00 (UTC)**. The contract involves a one-time delivery of maintenance assets, with a validity period of **120 days** post-closing. Evaluation is based on **70% technical functionality (threshold: 70%)** and **30% price (80/20 PPPFA scoring)**. Mandatory compliance includes **CSD registration, OHS (Occupational Health & Safety) requirements, quality management (ISO 9001 alignment), and B-BBEE status**. Submissions must include **proof of prior deliveries, lead times, and all mandatory annexures** via Eskom’s e-tendering portal.
240-106084675 Annexure C3 - Low Risk.docx
Eskom tender E2936GXLPMAT for supply and delivery of maintenance assets on a once-off basis in Limpopo province. The tender requires strict Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) compliance documentation. Two evaluation pathways exist: PART A for general suppliers requiring comprehensive OHS documentation including risk assessments and OHS plans, and PART B for suppliers with certified OHS systems (ISO 45001) requiring lighter documentation. All submissions must include valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA) and signed acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS requirements.
NEC SC3 MAINTENANCE ASSETS.docx
Eskom seeks a supplier for a once-off supply and delivery of maintenance assets to Matimba Power Station in Limpopo, using the NEC3 Supply Contract (SC3) framework. The contract involves delivering a specified list of tools and equipment, with strict delivery timelines, quality controls, and comprehensive compliance obligations.
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Organization
EskomContact Person
Azwifaneli Thagwana
Phone
013-296-3476
[email protected]
Website
www.eskom.co.za/
Address
Maxwell Dr, Sunninghill, Sandton, 2157, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
10
Last checked
29 May 2026
AI status
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