Tenders are to be submitted electronically via Eskom E- tendering site by the stipulated closing dat - Sunninghill, Sandton - Johannesburg - 2157
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
23 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-163326
Summary
ESKOM is seeking a specialist consultant to develop an integrated framework covering commercial, valuation, tariff, and system-configuration aspects. This framework will support the implementation of eskom's electricity trading and customer proposition. This is a request for information (RFI) from suppliers with expertise in these areas.
Key Requirements
This is a Request for Information (RFI) to appoint a specialist consultant.
The consultant must develop an integrated framework for commercial, valuation, tariff, and system-configuration.
The framework will support Eskom's electricity trading and customer proposition implementation.
Submission is via Eskom's eTendering system only; registration requires a CSD number.
The closing date for submissions is 7 August 2026 at 10:00.
The tender is issued by Eskom and is based in Gauteng.
Suppliers must comply with all eTendering system requirements, including file size limits.
Request For Information: Eskom seeks to appoint a specialist consultant to develop an integrated commercial, valuation, tariff, and system-configuration framework to support the implementation of its electricity trading and customer proposition.
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Request for information: ESKOM seeks to appoint a specialist consultant to develop an integrated commercial, valuation, tariff, and system-configuration framework to support the implementation of its electricity trading and customer proposition.
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Description
Source: Request for Information (RFI) Wheeling Aggregation-signed.pdf
Important Dates
23 Jul
2026
PUBLICATION
Tender Published
Tender was published
07 Aug
2026
DEADLINE
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Procurement Rules & Compliance ContextThis tender may be governed by South African public procurement rules covering fairness, transparency, preferential procurement, anti-corruption, administrative justice and access to information.
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Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Section 217
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Annexure E - E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf
The document provided is not the actual tender specification for 'Request For Information: Eskom seeks to appoint a specialist consultant...' but is instead a user manual for Eskom's eTendering system. It details the technical process for suppliers to register, log in, and submit tender documents electronically. The actual tender's scope, requirements, and evaluation criteria are not present in this document.
Annexure X - E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.pdf
This is an E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form, a mandatory document for bidders responding to an Eskom tender. It is not the main tender document but a prerequisite form confirming the bidder's training on the e-tendering system.
Request for Information (RFI) Wheeling Aggregation-signed.pdf
Eskom seeks a specialist consultant to develop an integrated commercial, valuation, tariff, and system-configuration framework to support its new electricity trading and customer proposition, which combines renewable energy (Eskom Green), top-up/firming energy, virtual wheeling, and portfolio optimization. The work involves a comprehensive review of current processes, design of new models and tariffs, development of contractual frameworks, and creation of a system configuration blueprint, all aligned with the anticipated South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) environment from 2027.
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Eskom is developing an integrated customer proposition combining renewable energy (Eskom Green), top-up and firming energy, virtual wheeling, portfolio optimisation, and consolidated reporting.
The proposition must serve customers with multiple Eskom and municipal delivery points, changing load requirements, and the anticipated SAWEM operating environment from 2027.
Market commencement and settlement arrangements are subject to regulatory and implementation readiness.
Eskom seeks information from qualified service providers to assess market capability and capacity for development and implementation.
Important Dates
Source: Request for Information (RFI) Wheeling Aggregation-signed.pdf (EOI)
Closing date and time: 07 August 2026 at 10h00 South African Standard Time.
No other dates (briefings, site visits, clarification deadlines) are stated.
Contact Information
Source: Request for Information (RFI) Wheeling Aggregation-signed.pdf (EOI)
Closing date: 07 August 2026 at 10h00 South African Standard Time.
Upload documents in PDF and Excel format only.
Maximum upload size per document is 500 MB; total submission restricted to 4 GB.
Do not submit Zip/condensed files; no hard copies accepted.
Ensure submission status is indicated as complete.
If resubmitting, only the latest version will be accepted; previous submissions become null and void.
Use the provided response sheet (Part B) to answer specific questions.
Returnable Documents
Source: Request for Information (RFI) Wheeling Aggregation-signed.pdf (EOI)
Submit all documents in PDF and Excel format.
Complete and submit Part B response sheet with answers to specific questions.
Questions to address:
Experience with electricity trading, wheeling, aggregation, and settlement solutions.
Experience in energy valuation, tariff design, and financial modelling.
Support for implementation, knowledge transfer, and transition to SAWEM environment.
Provide indicative non-binding prices.
Methodology for developing the integrated customer proposition including green energy, top-up, and firming products.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Request for Information (RFI) Wheeling Aggregation-signed.pdf (EOI)
Suitably qualified and experienced service providers with a proven track record in the specified areas of electricity markets, trading, valuation, and system implementation. Specific eligibility thresholds are not explicitly stated, but demonstrated capability across all eight key workstreams listed in the description is implicitly required. Compliance with standard supplier requirements (tax, etc.) is expected.
Technical Specifications
Source: Request for Information (RFI) Wheeling Aggregation-signed.pdf (EOI)
Scope: Develop an integrated commercial, valuation, tariff, and system-configuration framework for Eskom's electricity trading and customer proposition.
Key deliverables:
Current-State Wheeling and Billing Review.
Bill-Compatible Aggregation Design.
Eskom Green Energy Valuation methodology.
Top-Up, Firming and SAWEM Tariff Design.
Valuation and Tariff-Setting Models.
Billing and Wheeling Tool Configuration Blueprint.
Commercial, Contractual and Governance Framework.
PPA and Transaction Templates.
Implementation Support and Knowledge Transfer.
The proposition must accommodate customers with multiple Eskom and municipal delivery points, changing loads, and the anticipated SAWEM environment from 2027.
Methodology
Source: Request for Information (RFI) Wheeling Aggregation-signed.pdf
Proposed solution must be an implementable commercial, operational, contractual, and technology-enabled model.
Provide transparent and auditable valuation and tariff-setting methodologies.
Include appropriate risk allocation and transaction-ready contractual frameworks.
Submit a project methodology and implementation plan with phases, activities, deliverables, timelines, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge transfer.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: Request for Information (RFI) Wheeling Aggregation-signed.pdf
Demonstrate capability and experience in electricity trading, wholesale markets, energy procurement, renewable energy valuation, tariff design, risk management, wheeling, billing, settlement, and market reform.
Submit relevant experience and track record working with utilities, municipalities, and regulators.
Provide technical and methodological approach for customer proposition design, aggregation, valuation, tariffs, SAWEM transition, and risk management.
Show valuation, tariff, and financial modelling capabilities including hourly/half-hourly modelling, scenario analysis, risk assessment, and auditable model development.
Demonstrate billing, wheeling, and system capabilities including metering, account mapping, settlement, reconciliation, system configuration, and data management.
Provide commercial, contractual, and regulatory expertise covering PPAs, wheeling agreements, environmental attributes, and NERSA requirements.
Submit proposed project team structure, roles, responsibilities, qualifications, and CVs of key personnel.
Contractual Terms
Source: Request for Information (RFI) Wheeling Aggregation-signed.pdf
The framework must include development of transaction-ready PPA and commercial agreement templates.
Templates must cover Eskom Green energy, top-up and firming, wheeling, aggregation, metering, settlement, billing, and environmental attributes.
Key commercial terms to include risk provisions, credit support, performance security, default, termination, and dispute resolution.
Provide implementation support and knowledge transfer to Eskom personnel.
Requirements
Source: Request for Information (RFI) Wheeling Aggregation-signed.pdf (EOI)
Supplier responsibility: ensure submission is made before the closing date and time via the correct link.
Do not upload Zip/condensed files; no hard copies accepted.
Ensure submission status is indicated as complete.
Section
Source: Request for Information (RFI) Wheeling Aggregation-signed.pdf (EOI)
Supplier help manual and video available on Eskom E-Tendering page; see Annexure E.
DocumentAnnexure X - E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.pdfReview complete
Submission Guidelines
Source: Annexure X - E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.pdf (unknown)
This document is a mandatory returnable for E-Tendering.
Failure to fully complete the form and submit it to Eskom within the prescribed period will render the tender non-responsive and lead to disqualification.
Returnable Documents
Source: Annexure X - E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.pdf (unknown)
Complete the E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form with:
Business name/JV.
Contact person.
Landline and cellphone numbers.
Email address.
Acknowledgment paragraph selection and completion.
Authorized signature, designation, and date.
Failure to fully complete and submit the form within the prescribed period will render the tender non-responsive and lead to disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Annexure X - E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.pdf (unknown)
Eligibility to participate in the tender process is contingent upon submission of this fully completed form. Non-submission or incomplete submission results in disqualification.
Technical Specifications
Source: Annexure X - E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.pdf (unknown)
This is an E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form (Template ID: 240-9722574 Rev 1).
Bidders must complete the form to acknowledge they have undergone self-training via the e-Tendering Noddy Guide, video, or a clarification meeting.
The form requires business name/JV, contact person, landline, cellphone, email address, and an authorized signature with designation and date.
DocumentAnnexure E - E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdfReview complete
Description
Source: Annexure E - E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf
The eTendering system is a web-based platform for electronic tender submission to Eskom, replacing manual processes.
Registration with a CSD number and OTP verification are required.
Important Dates
Source: Annexure E - E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf (TENDER)
Closing date: 23 August 2022 at 3:42 PM (as per example submission). Note: This is an example from a manual; refer to the specific tender for actual closing date.
Contact Information
Source: Annexure E - E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf (TENDER)
For system issues or difficulties with Tender Bulletin, eTendering, or OpenText systems, contact the buyer responsible for the published tender.
Upload required tender documents by naming the file, selecting the correct document type (e.g., Technical, Commercial, Finance), and clicking 'Upload'.
Ensure each uploaded file does not exceed 50MB, and the total submission size does not exceed 900MB.
After uploading all documents, click 'Final Submission' to complete. You can still add documents before finalizing.
Once submitted, a confirmation email with a submission ID will be sent. Save this email for future reference.
If you encounter difficulties, contact the buyer responsible for the published tender.
Returnable Documents
Source: Annexure E - E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf (TENDER)
Example submission details: Tender #MPKUS10086PS for Office Cleaning and Janitorial Services at Kusile Power Station.
Submission finalized on 23 August 2022 with documents categorized as Commercial, Technical, and Finance.
Always save the confirmation email with submission ID for records.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Annexure E - E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf (TENDER)
Must have a Central Supplier Database (CSD) number. 2. Must have a valid email address and South African cell phone number for system communication and OTP. 3. Must be capable of submitting all documentation electronically through the specified web portal.
Technical Specifications
Source: Annexure E - E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf (TENDER)
The eTendering system is a web-based platform for submitting tender documents to Eskom.
It replaces manual or physical submissions at Eskom tender offices.
Suppliers must register with their details and a CSD number to gain access.
System features include OTP verification sent to cell phone and email, document upload by category, and file size limits (50MB per file, 900MB total).
The system is compatible with most web browsers, with Microsoft Edge recommended.
Quality Management
Source: Annexure E - E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf
Document submission requires categorizing files as Technical, Commercial, or Finance.
Example files from a past submission include Test7.pdf (Commercial), Test1.pdf (Technical), and Test15.pdf (Finance).
Compliance Requirements
Source: Annexure E - E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf (TENDER)
A valid CSD (Central Supplier Database) number is mandatory to access the eTendering system and submit tenders.
Requirements
Source: Annexure E - E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf (TENDER)
Closed tenders are not publicly advertised; they are sent directly to pre-qualified suppliers who meet selection criteria.
Invited suppliers receive a private bidding link via email.
Section
Source: Annexure E - E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf
Suppliers are evaluated based on selection criteria to meet the buyer's needs.
For closed tenders, qualifying suppliers are invited via email to bid privately.
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.
Tenders are to be submitted electronically via Eskom E- tendering site by the stipulated closing dat - Sunninghill, Sandton - Johannesburg - 2157
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