R27 Off West Coast Road Koeberg Nuclear Power Station - Melkbosstrand Koeberg - Cape Town - 7440
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Published
30 Jun 2026
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Summary
This tender is for the supply and delivery of various bearings and rubber v-belts to eskom's nuclear operating unit (nou) at koeberg power station in the western cape. IT is a five-year, 'as and when required' contract for stock replenishment and maintenance spares, starting in december 2025. The contract is aimed at suppliers who can provide these specific mechanical components to support nuclear power station operations.
Key Requirements
Submission is exclusively electronic via Eskom's eTendering portal; physical bids are not accepted.
Bidders must provide three project reference letters for both bearings and V-belts, demonstrating relevant supply experience.
Compliance with local content regulations for designated sectors is mandatory, requiring submission of SBD 6.2 and related annexes.
A valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit must be submitted by the closing date to avoid zero points on that specific goal.
Delivery is on an 'as and when required' basis to Koeberg Power Station stores, with dates specified on individual purchase orders.
The functional evaluation requires separate technical documentation, defects management plans, and warranty policies for bearings and V-belts.
Prices are fixed for the first 12 months, with 80% subject to annual adjustment based on the SEIFSA Table U-A index.
E3168GXNOU: THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF VARIOUS BEARINGS AND VARIOUS RUBBER V-BELTS FOR NUCLEAR OPERATING UNIT (NOU) ON AN “AS AND WHEN”REQUIRED BASIS FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS.
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E3168gxnou: the supply and delivery of various bearings and various rubber v-belts for nuclear operating unit (nou) on an “as and when”required basis for a period of five (5) years.
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Eskom invites tenders for the supply and delivery of various bearings and rubber V-belts to the Nuclear Operating Unit (Koeberg Power Station) on an 'as and when required' basis for a five-year period. The tender is open until July 2026 and emphasizes local content compliance, technical specifications, and adherence to safety, health, and environmental standards.
Tender Number E3168GXNOU- Supply and Delivery of Bearings and VBelts.pdf
Eskom invites tenders for the supply and delivery of various bearings and rubber V-belts to the Nuclear Operating Unit (NOU) on an 'as and when required' basis for a 5-year period. The tender is open, with a non-compulsory clarification meeting, and uses an 80/20 or 90/10 preferential scoring system. Submission is electronic via Eskom's e-tendering portal.
Eskom is South Africa's primary electricity supplier, managing generation, transmission, and distribution.
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Closing Date for Tender Submission: 23 July 2026 at 10:00.
Contract Start Date: 01 December 2025.
Contract Completion Date: 31 November 2030.
Delivery dates will be stipulated on individual Purchase Orders (POs) on an 'as and when required' basis.
Submission is electronic via Eskom's eTendering system only. No physical submissions are accepted.
You must register on the eTendering portal (https://eTendering.eskom.co.za) using a Central Supplier Database (CSD) number.
Complete and submit the mandatory 'E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form' as a returnable document. Failure to submit this form will render your bid non-responsive.
Upload all required tender documents via the portal, categorising them correctly (e.g., Technical, Commercial, Finance).
Individual file size must not exceed 50MB, and the total submission size must not exceed 900MB.
Ensure you finalise your submission by clicking 'Finalize Submission' and then 'Finalise and Close Submission'. You will receive a confirmation email with a submission ID; save this for reference.
The bid closing date and time are as per the tender record. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Tenderers must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), comply with local content requirements for designated sectors, provide proof of previous experience in supplying bearings and V-belts, submit valid B-BBEE certificates, and ensure all mandatory documents are completed and submitted. Foreign suppliers without a local footprint must complete a tax compliance questionnaire. Tenderers must also acknowledge Eskom's OHS legal requirements and sign the Supplier Integrity Pact.
Scope: Supply and delivery of various Bearings and various Rubber V-Belts to the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station (Nuclear Operating Unit) on an 'as and when required' basis for five (5) years.
The spares are used for planned maintenance, breakdown maintenance, and replenishment of minimum stock levels.
Items are classified as Non-Safety/Availability related (NSA), Safety Related (SR), or Critically Safety Related (CSR).
Delivery is to the Koeberg Power Station Site Stores. The supplier will off-load items.
The quality requirement for spares will be stipulated on the purchase order.
Detailed lists of specific Bearings and Rubber V-Belts (including material numbers, descriptions, and estimated quantities) are provided in the tender pricing schedule and scope of work.
The contract will be based on the NEC3 Supply Contract (SC3).
Prices will remain fixed for the first 12 months. Thereafter, 20% of goods prices remain fixed and 80% will be adjusted annually in accordance with the SEIFSA Table U-A (final manufactured goods in South Africa), using 1 January 2024 as the base date.
Payment terms: Payment is to be made within four (4) weeks of assessment. Assessment occurs after delivery of goods.
The supplier must provide a tax invoice within one week of receiving a payment certificate.
Delay damages apply at 0.5% per day, up to a maximum of 5% of the item value.
The supplier's total liability to Eskom is limited to the total of the prices.
Local Content: This tender is for designated sectors. You must complete and submit SBD 6.2 (Declaration Certificate for Local Production and Content) along with Annexes C, D, and E. Use the formula in SATS 1286:2011 to calculate local content percentage. Submit proof of SARB exchange rates if imported content is declared. Failure to submit these documents by the deadline will disqualify your bid.
B-BBEE: You must submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit at the tender closing date. Failure to submit will result in zero points for the B-BBEE specific goal.
Central Supplier Database (CSD): Registration on the National Treasury CSD is mandatory for access to the eTendering system.
Tax Compliance: South African resident suppliers must submit a valid Tax Clearance Certificate. Foreign suppliers with no local footprint (no branch, permanent establishment, source of income, or tax liability in RSA) must complete the 'Tax Compliance Questionnaire for Foreign Suppliers' and are exempt from CSD registration and tax clearance.
OHS Requirements: The contractor must comply with all applicable health, safety, and environmental legislation and Eskom's SHE requirements, including the Life-Saving Rules. A signed Section 37(2) agreement is required upon award.
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Important Dates
Source: Tender Number E3168GXNOU- Supply and Delivery of Bearings and VBelts.pdf (RFP)
Closing date and time: 23 July 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Clarification meeting (non-compulsory): 8 July 2026 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM via Microsoft Teams.
Upload documents in PDF format; price list must also be submitted in Excel.
Maximum file size: 500 MB per document; total submission limited to 4 GB.
No zip/compressed files; no hard copies accepted.
Ensure submission status is marked as complete.
Late submissions will not be accepted.
If resubmitting, only the latest version will be considered; previous submissions become void.
Mandatory returnables at closing (disqualifiable if incomplete/missing): Authorization Form (Annexure A), Acknowledgement Form (Annexure B), Tenderer’s Particulars (Annexure C), Integrity Pact Declaration (Annexure D), CPA forms (if applicable), SBD 6.2 for local content (if applicable), SBD 1 (Annexure H), SBD 4 (Annexure J), Tax Evaluation Questionnaire (Annexure K), E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement (Annexure L).
Non-disqualifiable returnables: If incomplete, you will have 5 working days to rectify after a request.
Failure to submit mandatory documents by the deadline will render the tender non-responsive.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Tender Number E3168GXNOU- Supply and Delivery of Bearings and VBelts.pdf (RFP)
Tenderers are ineligible if: they are from a sanctioned country; submit more than one tender; are in a JV without joint/several liability; have a conflict of interest; are signed by non-authorized persons; are restricted by National Treasury; are on Tender Defaulters list; or subcontract 100% of the work. Must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom.
Technical Specifications
Source: Tender Number E3168GXNOU- Supply and Delivery of Bearings and VBelts.pdf (RFP)
Scope: Supply and delivery of various bearings and various rubber V-belts for the Nuclear Operating Unit (NOU) on an “as and when” required basis for five years.
Technical evaluation criteria for functionality are detailed in Annexure O.
Suppliers must demonstrate ability to comply with Eskom specifications.
Product defects management plan and company policy on warranties and guarantees are required.
Evidence of performance in comparable projects is required.
Methodology
Source: Tender Number E3168GXNOU- Supply and Delivery of Bearings and VBelts.pdf
Sourcing strategy allows for part-tenders and whole-of-scope tenders to encourage broader participation, accommodate specialised suppliers, and ensure supply continuity.
Eskom may decide on minimum part tenders or disqualify tenders not economically feasible.
Award may be aligned to the most economically feasible manner or second-best price.
Eligibility criteria must be met; tenderers must not be restricted from doing business with Eskom or state-owned companies.
Pricing Schedule
Source: Tender Number E3168GXNOU- Supply and Delivery of Bearings and VBelts.pdf
Pricing schedule must be completed and submitted in PDF and Excel formats.
Cataloguing may be required; include a line item for cataloguing in the pricing schedule.
Price evaluation includes VAT, correction of errors, exclusion of contingencies.
Unconditional discounts considered for evaluation; conditional discounts implemented at payment.
Financial Requirements
Source: Tender Number E3168GXNOU- Supply and Delivery of Bearings and VBelts.pdf (RFP)
Prices must be inclusive of VAT.
Arithmetical errors will be corrected.
Contingencies in bills of quantities or activity schedules are excluded.
Unconditional discounts considered for evaluation; conditional discounts not considered but implemented at payment.
Payment terms:
For contracts below R50 million (including VAT): payment within 30 days of undisputed invoice receipt.
For contracts above R50 million (including VAT): payment within 60 days of undisputed invoice receipt.
Cataloguing may be required post-award; include a line item for cataloguing in the pricing schedule if applicable.
Performance security: Not applicable.
Pricing schedule must be completed and submitted in PDF and Excel formats.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Tender Number E3168GXNOU- Supply and Delivery of Bearings and VBelts.pdf (RFP)
Mandatory: Proof of valid CSD registration (CSD number/report).
Additional requirements may include SHEQ compliance, financial viability (submission of financial statements).
Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) requirements must be complied with as prescribed.
OHS requirements form part of procurement; must be complied with prior to contract signing.
Required OHS documents: Acknowledgement of Eskom SHE rules, valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent), OHS plan, Baseline OHS Risk Assessment, OHS policy signed by CEO.
Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act, South African National Standards (SANS), National Environmental Management Act, Eskom SHE policies.
B-BBEE: Proof of B-BBEE status level via certificate, sworn affidavit, or as per B-BBEE Act.
Tax compliance: Tax clearance certificate required for foreign tenderers with a South African footprint and local tenderers without CSD/SARS PIN verification; foreign suppliers without footprint complete SBD1 only.
Employment Equity Act compliance proof required for designated South African employers.
Health & Safety
Source: Tender Number E3168GXNOU- Supply and Delivery of Bearings and VBelts.pdf
SHE requirements are applicable and form part of the enquiry.
OHS requirements must be complied with prior to contract signing.
Required documents: Acknowledgement of Eskom SHE rules (Annexure B), valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent), OHS plan, Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (Annexure S1), OHS policy signed by CEO.
OHS Act 37(2) agreement will be signed with the contract.
Suppliers must comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act, SANS, National Environmental Management Act, Eskom SHE policies and Life Saving Rules.
Environmental
Source: Tender Number E3168GXNOU- Supply and Delivery of Bearings and VBelts.pdf
Environmental requirements: Not applicable.
Contractual Terms
Source: Tender Number E3168GXNOU- Supply and Delivery of Bearings and VBelts.pdf
Contract form: NEC3 Supply Contract (SC3).
Tender validity: 180 days from closing.
Eskom may award multiple contracts to multiple suppliers based on sourcing strategy.
Eligibility: Tenderers must not be under sanctions, submit only one tender (except on E-tendering with size limits), have no conflict of interest, be authorized, not restricted by National Treasury, not on Tender Defaulters list, and not subcontract 100% of scope.
Joint ventures/consortia must have agreement with joint and several liability.
Alternative tenders are not allowed.
Cataloguing may be required post-award; include pricing line item.
Payment terms as per financial requirements section.
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.
R27 Off West Coast Road Koeberg Nuclear Power Station - Melkbosstrand Koeberg - Cape Town - 7440
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