Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Lethabo Power Station, Visitors Centre, GCD Offices - Vereeniging - Deneysville - 1930
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
29 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157587
ESKOM requires assessment and repairs of high frequency and tr set transformers for unit 4 and unit 1 at lethabo power station over 12 months. Open tender for qualified service providers in gauteng. Closing date is 17 june 2026.
Submit electronically via Eskom E-tendering site by 17 June 2026 at 10h00. No hard copies or zipped files accepted. Upload documents under folders: Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other. All documents must be in PDF format (max 500MB per file, total submission ≤4GB). Pricing schedule may also be in Excel. Late submissions are disqualified. Resubmissions replace all prior versions. Ensure submission status is marked as 'complete'. Mandatory returnables at closing: Annexure A (Authorisation Form), Annexure B (Acknowledgement Form), Annexure C (Tenderer’s Particulars), Annexure D (Integrity Declaration Form), Annexure H (SBD 1), Annexure I (SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form), Annexure J (SBD 4 – Bidders Disclosure), Tax Evaluation Questionnaire, Compliance with Employment Equity Act (if applicable), Pricing Schedule (PDF/Excel). For JVs: Letter of intent, JV agreement, and designated bank account details. Failure to submit mandatory documents by closing date/time results in disqualification. Compulsory site meeting on 08 June 2026 at 10h00 at Lethabo Power Station Visitors Centre, GCD Offices. Non-attendance disqualifies the tenderer. Confirm attendance with Eskom Representative (Romeo Mokwena or Lerato Monareng) including names, positions, and contact details of attendees.
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"Tenderer must not be on international sanctions lists or restricted by National Treasury/Eskom.",
"No conflict of interest with Eskom or other tenderers (e.g., common shareholders, access to proprietary information).",
"Tenders signed by authorised persons only.",
"No subcontracting of 100% of the scope of work.",
"Single tender submission per entity (no multiple submissions as individual or JV partner).",
"Joint ventures must explicitly state joint/several liability for contract execution."
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"exclusions": [
"Tenderers on Eskom’s Tender Defaulters list.",
"Entities with directors restricted by Eskom.",
"Foreign tenderers with no SA footprint must complete SBD1 (no tax compliance proof required)."
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Please be advised that all tender documents are attached on the ESKOM tender bulletin. They can be uploaded on the ESKOM tender bulletin. A non-compulsory clarification meeting will be held online via ms teams. Date: 05 june 2026. Time: 10h00. Below is the info to join the non-compulsory meeting on ms teams: meeting ID: 329 057 116 816 219 passcode: ny9m4ep7 dial in by phone +27 21 834 0825,,228661785# south africa, cape town find a local number phone conference ID: 228 661 785# a compulsory site meeting will be held as follows: date: 08 june 2026 time: 10h00am venue: lethabo power station visitors centre, gcd offices gcd offices vaaldam road deneysville vereeniging viljoensdrift 1930.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Lethabo Power Station, Visitors Centre, GCD Offices - Vereeniging - Deneysville - 1930
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Invitation to Tender (ITT) or Request for Proposal (RFP) Template Rev. 28 - 21 April 2026 (003).pdf
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the assessment and repairs of high frequency and TR set transformers for Unit 4 and Unit 1 at Lethabo Power Station in Gauteng, South Africa. The contract duration is 12 months, with a tender validity period of 120 days from the closing date (17 June 2026). The tender is open, and submissions must be made electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal by the deadline. A compulsory site meeting is required for eligibility, and a non-compulsory clarification meeting is available via MS Teams.
Date & Time
Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 10:00
Venue
Microsoft MS Teams, Meeting ID: 329 057 116 816 219 Passcode: Ny9m4eP7 Dial in by phone +27 21 834 0
29 May
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
17 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
R 57 529
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.
Scope: Assessment and repairs of high frequency and TR set transformers for Unit 4 and Unit 1 at Lethabo Power Station for 12 months. Mandatory technical criteria: Proof of registration as an Electrical Contractor with DoL (statutory requirement). Qualitative technical evaluation criteria: Compliance statement (10%), CVs of two technicians (30%: N4 Electrical/Electronics or equivalent + 2 years' experience), project plan (20%: timelines/milestones), method statement (30%: scope, repairs, resources, testing, quality, health & safety), company experience (10%: 3+ years in electrical equipment maintenance). Method statement must align with project plan. Testing and quality management details required. Health and safety plan must address project risks and include baseline risk assessment (BRA), COIDA certificate, medical fitness certificate, OHS policy (signed by CEO), and OHS competency evidence (CVs/certificates). Quality requirements: ISO 9001-compliant QMS (certified or documented), quality method statement, quality policy, and evidence of QMS in operation. Safety requirements: Signed Annexure B (acknowledgement of Eskom’s OHS rules), detailed OHS costing, and adherence to OHS Act Section 7.
Payment terms: 30 days for contracts ≤R50M (incl. VAT); 60 days for contracts >R50M (incl. VAT). Financial viability analysis required: 18 months' audited financial statements (not older than 18 months), including director’s report, auditor’s report, statement of financial position, comprehensive income, changes in equity, cash flows, and notes. For non-audited SA entities: Signed Public Interest Score (PIS) with actual score, owner-management status, and confirmation of external financial statement preparation. ITA34C copies for current and previous years (non-audited SA entities only). For JVs/SPVs: Each partner must submit financial statements. Pricing schedule must be completed and submitted in PDF and/or Excel. No zip files allowed. Alternative tenders not permitted.
Mandatory: Valid CSD registration (CSD number/report). Tax Clearance Certificate: Required for local tenderers (unless SARS e-filing PIN provided) and foreign tenderers with SA footprint (unless SBD1 submitted). Foreign suppliers with no SA footprint: Complete SBD1 (no tax compliance proof required). B-BBEE: Valid certificate (SANAS-accredited for Generic Entities, CIPC for EMEs, sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs) or JV certificate in JV’s name. Employment Equity Act compliance: Proof of submission of EE report to DoL (SA designated employers only). COIDA: Original certificate of good standing or proof of application (SA tenderers only). Safety: OHS policy, baseline risk assessment, medical fitness certificate, and competency evidence. Quality: ISO 9001-compliant QMS (certified or documented). CIDB grading: Valid proof if applicable (main contractor/JV/sub-contractor). NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract applies. Contractual requirements assessed post-evaluation; failure to meet them may result in non-responsiveness.
Closing date and time: 17 June 2026 at 10h00. Non-compulsory clarification meeting: 05 June 2026 at 10h00 via MS Teams (Meeting ID: 329 057 116 816 219, Passcode: Ny9m4eP7, Phone: +27 21 834 0825,,228661785#). Compulsory site meeting: 08 June 2026 at 10h00 at Lethabo Power Station Visitors Centre, GCD Offices, Vaaldam Road, Deneysville. Clarification queries deadline: 5 working days before closing date (12 June 2026). Tender validity period: 120 days from closing date.
Eskom Representative: Romeo Mokwena (Tel: +27 13 699 7369, Email: [email protected]) and Lerato Monareng (Email: [email protected]). Fraud/corruption reporting: 0800 11 2722 or [email protected]. Submission: Eskom E-tendering site (www.eskom.co.za). Site meeting venue: Lethabo Power Station Visitors Centre, GCD Offices, Vaaldam Road, Deneysville, Vereeniging, Viljoensdrift, 1930.
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)
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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.
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Organization
EskomContact Person
Romeo Mokwena
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
1
Last checked
29 May 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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Eskom is South Africa's primary electricity supplier, managing generation, transmission, and distribution.
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