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
E-tendering portal - Kriel - Kriel - 2271
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
01 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-167656
ESKOM holdings soc limited has cancelled the open tender for the sludge sump walls repair and isolations project at matla power station, originally scheduled to close on 30 september 2026. The cancellation, dated 31 august 2026, states that NO acceptable tenders were received as defined in the preferential procurement policy framework act. NO further bidding action is required for this reference number.
Tender cancelled — no acceptable tenders received per PPFA definition
Original closing date: 30 September 2026 at 10:00
Cancellation notice issued: 31 August 2026
Enquiries: Gloria Marebane, Tel: 013 296 3566, Email: [email protected]
Scope was Sludge Sump Walls Repair and Isolations at Matla Power Station for 12 months
No further submission or compliance requirements apply
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 30 September 2026 - 10:00
Venue
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Cancellation of sludge sump refurbishment at matla power station for a period of 12 month
Categories
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E-tendering portal - Kriel - Kriel - 2271
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Description
Source: Tender Cancellation Letter - Sludge Sump.pdf01 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
30 Sept
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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.
Tender Cancellation Letter - Sludge Sump.pdf
Eskom Holdings SOC Limited has cancelled the tender for the Sludge Sump Walls Repair and Isolations project at Matla Power Station, originally planned for a 12-month period. The cancellation was due to no acceptable tenders being received as defined in the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPFA).
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Eskom Holdings SOC Limited cancelled the tender for Sludge Sump Walls Repair and Isolations project at Matla Power Station for a period of 12 months. Reason: no acceptable tenders were received (as defined in the PPPFA).
Important Dates
Source: Tender Cancellation Letter - Sludge Sump.pdf (TENDER)Cancellation letter date: 31 August 2026. Original tender closing date was 30 September 2026 at 10:00 (per tender record).
Contact Information
Source: Tender Cancellation Letter - Sludge Sump.pdf (TENDER)Enquiries: Gloria Marebane, Tel: 013 296 3566, Email: [email protected]
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Tender Cancellation Letter - Sludge Sump.pdf (TENDER)No eligibility criteria specified
Technical Specifications
Source: Tender Cancellation Letter - Sludge Sump.pdf (TENDER)Scope was Sludge Sump Walls Repair and Isolations project at Matla Power Station for a period of 12 months. Tender cancelled — no further technical details apply.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Tender Cancellation Letter - Sludge Sump.pdf (TENDER)No specific requirements found
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Address
E-tendering portal - Kriel - Kriel - 2271
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
01 Sept 2026
AI status
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Data conflicts
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