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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Matimba Power Station - Lephalale - Lephalale - 0556
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
29 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157651
This tender, issued by ESKOM, invites suppliers to provide and deliver dust handling plant (dhp) auxiliary spares for matimba power station in limpopo over a 60-month period on an as-and-when-required basis. IT is an open tender targeting suppliers capable of meeting technical, quality, and compliance requirements for power station operations.
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"mandatory": [
"Compliance with ISO 9001:2015 QMS standards (certification not required but compliance is).",
"Ability to supply and deliver DHP Auxiliary spares as per specifications.",
"Submission of all required documented evidence (QMS, CQP, checksheet, Form A, etc.).",
"Operational evidence of QMS (e.g., supplier evaluation records, internal audit reports)."
],
"preferred": [
"Prior experience in supplying spares to power stations or similar industrial environments.",
"Certified ISO 9001 QMS (though not mandatory, it may strengthen the bid)."
]
}
Supply and delivery of Dust Handling Plant (DHP) Auxiliary spares for Matimba Power Station. Technical deliverables include: A documented Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with ISO 9001:2015, including manuals, policies, objectives, and procedures for document control, nonconformity management, corrective action, and internal audits. Evidence of QMS in operation, including organizational charts, responsibility matrices, and procedures for supplier/subcontractor assessment, selection, and monitoring. A draft Contract Quality Plan (CQP) aligned with ISO 10005, outlining project-specific quality strategies, roles, responsibilities, and resource allocation. A spare verification checksheet with detailed specifications for the spares. Additional requirements: completed and signed Form A, and a preservation procedure.
Compliance with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System standards is required. Objective evidence of a documented QMS (not necessarily certified) must be provided, including: QMS Manual, Quality Policy, Quality Objectives, Document Control, Nonconforming Output Control, Corrective Action, and Internal Audit procedures. Additional compliance includes submission of Form A and adherence to preservation procedures.
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"General": [
"Must be a registered supplier/contractor capable of supplying DHP auxiliary spares.",
"Must demonstrate financial and technical capacity to fulfill the contract over 60 months."
],
"OHS": [
"Must have existing OHS policies aligned with Eskom’s requirements or commit to aligning post-award.",
"Must have a system for managing subcontractor OHS compliance."
],
"Legal": [
"Compliance with South African statutory OHS and labor laws."
]
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Scope: Supply and delivery of Dust Handling Plant (DHP) auxiliary spares at Matimba Power Station on an as-and-when-required basis for 60 months.
Key Requirements:
Contractor/Supplier Management:
Mandatory Compliance:
Additional Notes:
Submit the following returnable documents: 1) Data sheets for all items listed in the Scope of Work (Table 1), including sizes, design parameters, and completed technical specifications (Schedule A) to confirm alignment with SAP and plant specifications. 2) Proof of experience: evidence that the supplier has supplied at least 10 of the 28 listed items for at least 3 years. 3) Signed letter of intent committing to supply all 32 items in the Scope of Work within required timeframes.
Suppliers must: (1) Have supplied at least 10 of the 28 items listed in Table 1 for a minimum of 3 years; (2) Provide proof of experience with at least 3 orders for identical or similar spares with minimum 2 reference letters; (3) Have capability to supply all 32 items in scope; (4) Have materials handling facility with appropriate storage and transportation equipment; (5) Meet ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems standards; (6) Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements
Scope: Supply and delivery of Dust Handling Plant (DHP) auxiliary spares for Matimba Power Station over 60 months on an as-and-when-required basis. The DHP system evacuates ash from Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) hoppers via an enclosed En-masse chain conveyor system. Key components include: conveyor protections, casings, chains, tensioning systems, drive sprockets, Drive-End (DE) and Non-Drive-End (NDE) stations, chutes, compensators, control/aeration air piping, and A-frame piping. All spares must meet plant technical specifications and operational standards as per the Bill of Quantities (BOQ).
Submit supply completion certificates for previous orders of identical or similar items to demonstrate compliance with technical and operational requirements.
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"general": [
"Must be a registered supplier capable of meeting Eskom’s procurement policies.",
"Experience in supplying DHP auxiliary spares or similar power station components.",
"Compliance with South African regulatory and statutory requirements."
],
"qualityAssurance": [
"Certified Quality Management System (e.g., ISO 9001).",
"Ability to integrate sub-suppliers into QMS and ensure their compliance.",
"Proven track record of delivering quality-assured products with traceability."
],
"technical": [
"Technical capability to meet specifications for DHP spares (e.g., material standards, fabrication codes).",
"Access to calibrated tools/equipment for manufacturing, testing, and inspection.",
"Capacity to handle preservation, storage, and transportation of spares."
],
"financial": [
"Financial stability to fulfill a 60-month contract.",
"Ability to provide performance guarantees or retention funds if required."
]
}
Scope: Supply and delivery of Dust Handling Plant (DHP) auxiliary spares for Matimba Power Station on an as-and-when-required basis over 60 months.
Key Requirements:
Submit a completed Form of Offer and Acceptance (Part C1.1) with signed and dated copies. Include the Schedule of Deviations if applicable. Submit pricing data in Part C2 (Price Schedule) with lump sum or rate-based items. Ensure all mandatory returnable documents (e.g., securities, bonds, guarantees, proof of insurance) are delivered within 2 weeks of receiving the signed agreement. Failure to comply constitutes repudiation. Submit all documents in written format on official letterhead, signed by authorised parties, and in PDF via email. No verbal or non-verbal communication is valid without electronic confirmation.
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"general": [
"Must be a legally registered entity in South Africa (or provide proof of registration).",
"Must have a valid tax clearance certificate and VAT registration (if applicable).",
"Must comply with South African labor laws and employment equity regulations.",
"Must have a valid B-BBEE certificate (changes in status must be reported)."
],
"technical": [
"Proven experience in supplying similar DHP Auxiliary spares to power stations or industrial facilities.",
"Ability to meet Eskom’s quality standards (ISO 9001) and provide material certificates.",
"Capacity to deliver spares on an 'as and when required' basis within the specified timeframes.",
"Compliance with Eskom’s Supplier Terms Policy and Procurement and Supply Chain Management Policy."
],
"financial": [
"Financial stability to fulfill the contract over 60 months.",
"Ability to provide required securities, bonds, or guarantees.",
"Compliance with Eskom’s payment terms and invoicing procedures (e.g., tax invoices within 1 week of payment certificate)."
],
"legal": [
"No history of Prohibited Actions (e.g., corruption, fraud) as defined in Z12.",
"Willingness to adhere to Eskom’s dispute resolution procedures (adjudication, arbitration).",
"Acceptance of Eskom’s limitation of liability clauses (e.g., R250,000 for indirect/consequential loss)."
]
}
Scope: Supply, delivery, and off-loading of Dust Handling Plant (DHP) Auxiliary spares to Matimba Power Station on an as-and-when-required basis for 60 months. Goods must support Matimba’s performance targets (EAF>85, PCLF<8, UCLF<5). Items include: Discs, Clips, Collars (Bolts), Pins, Washers, Springs, Bucket Elevator Buckets, Drive Pulley Lagging Kits, Bucket Belts, Knife Gates, Gate Valves, Expansion Joints, Butterfly Valves. All items must comply with specified material standards (e.g., STL GR CS70 BS 1449, STL GR 8.8, Spring Steel, EPDM, Cast Iron) and drawing references (e.g., ESK 20.58/52538 REV 1, SKO-8356-F REV 1). Quality: Must adhere to ISO 9001. Material certificates required for critical items (e.g., belts, valves). INCOTERMS 2010 DDP applies (delivery place: Matimba Power Station, Lephalale). Supplier must provide packing lists, invoices, delivery notes, test results, and maintenance manuals. For international procurement, additional export/import documentation is required. Supplier must ensure compliance with Eskom’s Life Saving Rules and site regulations.
Pricing: Use NEC3 Supply Contract (SC3) Price Schedule (Part C2.2). Prices can be lump sum or rate-based (quantity × rate). Total of Prices must include all costs (e.g., defect correction, compliance). VAT at 15% applies. Payment terms: As per Eskom’s vendor registration terms. Currency: South African Rand (ZAR). Interest rate: Prime rate (Standard Bank) for ZAR; LIBOR for other currencies. Price adjustment: CPA applicable 16 months from base date (one month prior to tender closing). Delay damages: 1–10% of purchase order value per day for late/incorrect delivery (cumulative). Payment triggered by goods receipt and QC acceptance. Supplier must provide tax invoice within 1 week of payment certificate. Supplier must include Eskom’s VAT number (4740101508) on invoices.
Supplier must comply with Eskom’s Procurement and Supply Chain Management Policy (32-1033) and Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 5 of 2000. B-BBEE: Supplier must notify Eskom within 7 days of any change in B-BBEE status and submit updated verification certificate within 30 days. Decrease in B-BBEE status may lead to contract renegotiation or termination. Joint ventures: All members are jointly and severally liable; composition changes require Eskom’s written consent. Insurance: Supplier must provide certificates for loss/damage to goods, liability for property damage/bodily injury, and employee injury (as per Insurance Table A). Nuclear liability: Eskom indemnifies Supplier for nuclear damage unless caused by Supplier’s unlawful intent or unauthorised presence at Koeberg Nuclear Power Station. Ethics: Prohibited actions (corruption, fraud, coercion, collusion, obstruction) may lead to termination. Asbestos: Supplier’s personnel may stop work if asbestos exposure exceeds safe levels; Eskom manages asbestos per Standard 32-303. Health & Safety: Supplier must comply with all applicable laws and Eskom’s rules; costs for compliance are included in Prices. Confidentiality: Supplier may not disclose contract information without Eskom’s consent. Cession/Assignment: Supplier may not cede rights/obligations without Eskom’s written consent. Tax Compliance: Supplier must comply with VAT Act 89 of 1991.
Closing date for tender submission: 2026-07-02 at 10:00. Period of validity for offers: As stated in Tender Data. Contract start date: To be confirmed (TBC). Delivery dates: Specified in each purchase order. Defects date: 2 weeks after delivery. Defect correction period: 4 weeks. Defects access period: 5 days or as agreed. Programme submission: First programme due within 4 weeks of Contract Date; revised programmes every 8 weeks.
Supply Manager: S. Honono. Address: Eskom Holdings SOC Limited, Matimba Power Station, Private Bag X215, Lephalale 0555. Tel: 014 763 8803. Email: [email protected]. Purchaser’s registered office: Megawatt Park, Maxwell Drive, Sandton, Johannesburg, 2199. Adjudicator nominating body: Chairman of ICE-SA (www.ice-sa.org.za) or Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA). Arbitration venue: Gauteng, South Africa.
Submit all required returnable documents as per the tender. Ensure all contractual communication is in written format on official letterhead, signed by authorised parties, and emailed in PDF. Attachments must be in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. Non-compliance with document formats may lead to disqualification.
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"legal": "Must be a registered supplier with Eskom, compliant with South African procurement laws (e.g., Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act).",
"technical": "Must demonstrate capability to supply spares meeting ISO 9001 and Eskom’s technical specifications. OEM partnerships or certifications may be advantageous.",
"financial": "Must have the financial capacity to manage a 60-month contract with on-demand deliveries.",
"experience": "Prior experience in supplying DHP or similar auxiliary spares to power stations is preferred.",
"compliance": "Must adhere to Eskom’s Supplier Terms Policy, Electronic Signature Policy, and other referenced normative documents."
}
Supply and deliver Dust Handling Plant (DHP) Auxiliary spares for Matimba Power Station over 60 months on an as-and-when-required basis. Purpose: Support Matimba’s performance targets (EAF>85, PCLF<8, UCLF<5).
Scope of Work:
Quality and Compliance:
Adhere to Eskom’s Procurement and Supply Chain Management Procedure (Ref: 32-1034) and Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (Ref: 32-PPPFA). Comply with Eskom’s Supplier Terms Policy (Ref: 240-165040111) and Delegation of Authority Policy (Ref: 240-62072907). Electronic signatures must follow Eskom’s Electronic Signature Usage Policy (Ref: 240-141007195) and signing procedures (Ref: 240-156280553). All contractual documents must be signed electronically per Eskom’s system.
Contact the Supply Chain Management department for queries. No specific names, emails, phones, or addresses provided in the document.
Submit electronically via Eskom E-tendering site by 02 July 2026 at 10:00 am. Late submissions will not be accepted. Upload documents under folders: Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other. All files must be in PDF format (max 50MB per file, total submission max 900MB). Price list must be submitted in both PDF and Excel. No ZIP files or hard copies accepted. Resubmissions will void previous versions. Ensure submission status is marked as 'complete'. Mandatory returnables include: Authorisation Form (Annexure A), Acknowledgement Form (Annexure B), Tenderer’s Particulars (Annexure C), Integrity Declaration Form (Annexure D), CPA Requirements (Annexure E/F), SBD 6.2 (Annexures G1-G4 if applicable), SBD 1 (Annexure H), SBD 6.1 (Annexure I), SBD 4 (Annexure J), Tax Clearance Certificate (if applicable), and completed Pricing Schedule. Failure to submit mandatory documents by the deadline will result in disqualification.
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"general": [
"Tenderer must not be on international sanctions lists or Eskom’s Tender Defaulters list.",
"No conflict of interest (e.g., shared majority shareholders, access to competitor information).",
"Tenders signed by unauthorised persons will be disqualified.",
"Subcontracting 100% of the scope is prohibited."
],
"specific": [
"Only one tender per entity (or as part of a JV/consortium), unless e-tendering size limits require multiple submissions.",
"Joint ventures must explicitly state joint and several liability in the agreement.",
"Foreign tenderers must comply with CPA(IG) for imported goods/services (Annexure F).",
"Local tenderers must comply with CPA for local goods/services (Annexure E).",
"B-BBEE status level certificate or sworn affidavit required."
],
"financial": [
"Audited financial statements for the past 18 months (or last year if unavailable).",
"Start-ups (<12 months) exempt but must provide statements after the first year if awarded."
]
}
Supply and delivery of Dust Handling Plant (DHP) Auxiliary spares at Matimba Power Station for 60 months on an as-and-when-required basis. Scope of Work is attached (Annexure 1.1.18). Technical Evaluation Criteria (TES) are detailed in a separate document. Quality Requirements: Must comply with ISO 9001 standards. Evidence of a documented Quality Management System (QMS) is required, including QMS Manual, Quality Policy, Quality Objectives, and documented processes for control of nonconforming outputs, corrective actions, internal audits, and externally provided processes. A Draft Contract Quality Plan and Quality Control Plan (QCP/ITP) specific to the scope must be submitted. Additional requirements may include valid ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation (if applicable).
Pricing must be submitted in a completed Pricing Schedule/BOQ (in PDF and Excel). Payment terms: For contracts below R50 million (incl. VAT), payment within 30 days of undisputed invoices. For contracts above R50 million (incl. VAT), payment within 60 days. Performance security (bond or demand guarantee) may be required from Eskom-approved financial institutions. Audited Financial Statements for the previous 18 months (or last year if unavailable) are required. For JVs/SPVs, statements for each participant must be submitted. Start-ups (<12 months) are exempt but must provide statements after the first year if awarded.
Mandatory: CSD Registration (valid and current), Tax Clearance Certificate (local tenderers or foreign with SA footprint), Employment Equity compliance (if designated employer), COIDA Certificate of Good Standing (SA tenderers only), CIDB grading (if applicable, within 21 working days of closing date). B-BBEE: Proof of status (certificate, sworn affidavit, or other prescribed evidence). Integrity: Signed Integrity Pact Declaration (Annexure D) and Supplier Integrity Pact. Local Content: SBD 6.2 Declaration Certificate (Annexures G1-G4) if designated materials are included. Safety/Quality/Environmental: OHS policy, Baseline Risk Assessment (BRA), Aspects and Impacts Register, Method Statement, and valid COIDA. Joint Ventures: Must submit a valid JV agreement, confirmation of single designated bank account, and proof of joint/several liability.
Closing date: 02 July 2026 at 10:00 am. Non-compulsory clarification meeting: 11 June 2026 at 10:00 am via Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 367 461 648 734 287, Passcode: 37a3Bd6J). Clarification queries must be submitted 5 working days before the closing date. Tender validity period: 180 days from closing date.
Eskom Representative: Sharlotte Masopoga, Tel: 014 763 8816, Email: [email protected]. Fraud/corruption reporting: 0800 11 2722 or [email protected]. All queries must be directed to the Eskom Representative in writing.
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Matimba Power Station - Lephalale - Lephalale - 0556
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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.
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DHP Auxiliary Spares SOW.pdf
Eskom is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of Dust Handling Plant (DHP) Auxiliary spares at Matimba Power Station in Limpopo for a 60-month period on an as-and-when-required basis. The spares are critical for maintaining the DHP system, which manages ash conveyance and reduces dust emissions. The contract requires adherence to strict quality standards (ISO 9001), Eskom policies, and performance targets (EAF>85, PCLF<8, UCLF<5).
Invitation to Tender (ITT) DHP Auxiliary.pdf
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Dust Handling Plant (DHP) Auxiliary spares at Matimba Power Station in Limpopo for a 60-month period on an as-and-when-required basis. The tender (E2987GXLPMAT) closes on 02 July 2026 at 10:00 AM UTC, with a validity period of 180 days. Submissions must be electronic via Eskom’s e-tendering portal, and a non-compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 11 June 2026 via Microsoft Teams.
Safety Requirements Annexure B (1).docx
The tender is for the supply and delivery of Dust Handling Plant (DHP) auxiliary spares at Matimba Power Station over 60 months on an as-needed basis. It is issued by Eskom in Limpopo, with a closing date of July 2, 2026. Compliance with Eskom's Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legal requirements is mandatory.
Copy of environmental requirements Low risk (003).xlsx
240-109253698 Template for a Typical Contract Quality Plan (002).docx
The tender is for the supply and delivery of Dust Handling Plant (DHP) auxiliary spares at Matimba Power Station over a 60-month period on an as-and-when-required basis. The contract requires adherence to a structured Contract Quality Plan (CQP) aligned with SANS 466:2005 / ISO 10005:2005 standards, ensuring quality management, traceability, and compliance throughout the supply chain.
DHP Auxiliary Spares Tender Technical Evaluation Strategy-Auxiliary 08.04.2026.pdf
ESKOM Matimba Power Station tender for the supply and delivery of Dust Handling Plant (DHP) auxiliary spares over 60 months on an as-and-when-required basis. The DHP system handles ash evacuation from Electrostatic Precipitators via enclosed chain conveyor systems across six boiler units. Key components include conveyor protections, casings, chains, tensioning systems, drive sprockets, DE/NDE stations, chutes, and piping systems.
240-12248652_List of Tender Returnables_Cat 3_ Rev 7.docx
ESKOM is seeking suppliers for the supply and delivery of Dust Handling Plant (DHP) Auxiliary spares at Matimba Power Station in Limpopo for a 60-month period on an as-and-when-required basis. The tender emphasizes compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) standards, documented processes, and a Contract Quality Plan (CQP).
NEC3 Supply Contract for DHP Auxiliary spares for 60 months.docx
Eskom is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of Dust Handling Plant (DHP) Auxiliary spares to Matimba Power Station in Limpopo, South Africa. The contract is for a 60-month period on an 'as and when required' basis, governed by the NEC3 Supply Contract (SC3). The successful supplier will provide a range of spares, including discs, clips, bolts, pins, washers, springs, buckets, pulley lagging kits, conveyor belts, gates, valves, and expansion joints, as specified in the Scope of Work. The contract includes strict quality, delivery, and compliance requirements, with adherence to Eskom’s policies, ISO 9001 standards, and South African regulations.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 02 July 2026 - 10:00
Venue
Microsoft Teams
29 May
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
02 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Eskom is South Africa's primary electricity supplier, managing generation, transmission, and distribution.
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R 812 090
Range
Based on 13 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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Address
Maxwell Dr, Sunninghill, Sandton, 2157, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
8
Last checked
29 May 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
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Contact
013-296-3476[email protected]www.eskom.co.zaMaxwell Dr, Sunninghill, Sandton, 2157, South Africa
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