Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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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Tender Type
Expression of interest
Delivery Location
Eskom Pk, Jellicoe St - Witbank - Kimberley - 1034
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
08 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-169530
ESKOM is seeking to acquire (buy) an office building in the ermelo area of the mpumalanga operating unit. Bidders must submit their offers electronically through the ESKOM etendering system and must have a csd number to access the system. The most consequential requirement is that submission is electronic only, with NO manual submission at tender offices.
Bidders must be registered on the Eskom eTendering system and have a CSD number to gain access.
Submission is electronic only via the Eskom eTendering system; no manual submission at Eskom tender offices.
Bidders must upload required documents under the correct category (e.g., Technical, Commercial, Finance).
Each uploaded file must not exceed 50MB, and the total size of all uploaded files must not exceed 900MB.
Bidders must complete and submit SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) and any other forms specified in the tender document.
The tender is for the acquisition (buying) of an office building in the Ermelo area of the Mpumalanga Operating Unit.
Closing date and time: 28 September 2026 at 10:00 (as per the tender record).
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Date & Time
Monday, 28 September 2026 - 10:00
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Expression of interest
Eskom Pk, Jellicoe St - Witbank - Kimberley - 1034
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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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf
Eskom is acquiring an office building in Ermelo for its Mpumalanga Operating Unit. Bids must be finalised electronically through Eskom's eTendering portal by 10:00 UTC on 28 September 2026.
Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Ermelo area.pdf
Eskom Distribution is seeking expressions of interest from owners or authorised agents for the outright purchase of an office building in the Ermelo area of Mpumalanga, to house its Mpumalanga Operating Unit. The building must be 1000 to 1500 square metres, ready for possession, approved for office use, and offer at least 30 parking spaces. This is a market-testing exercise, not an invitation to bid.
Annexure X - E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.pdf
Eskom seeks to acquire (buy) an office building in the Ermelo area of Mpumalanga for its Mpumalanga Operating Unit. Bidders must complete e-Tendering self-training and submit the mandatory acknowledgement form to remain responsive.
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Eskom invites expressions of interest from owners and authorized agents for the acquisition of an office building in the Ermelo area for its Mpumalanga Operating Unit. The building must be suitable for office use and have clear legal title.
Contact Information
Source: Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Ermelo area.pdf (EOI){"name":null,"email":"[email protected]","phone":"053 830 5922","department":"in Ermelo area.","address":"vices Operating Unit in Ermelo area."}
Returnable Documents
Source: Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Ermelo area.pdf (EOI)Submissions for this EOI must include: (1) Company profile - summary including company registration number, structure, and previous experience; (2) Business proposal - covering the scope of work. All documents must be submitted in PDF format via the Eskom E-tendering page. No evaluation will be carried out if all information has not been provided.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Ermelo area.pdf (EOI)Interested parties must be owners or authorised agents of the building. The building must have clear legal title and be approved for office use. No specific pre-qualification criteria (e.g., CSD registration, B-BBEE level) are stated in the EOI. All submissions must be made electronically via the Eskom E-Tendering portal before the closing date and time.
Technical Specifications
Source: Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Ermelo area.pdf (EOI)The offered space must be available in buildings situated within the main commercial or
central business district (CBD) sectors of Ermelo.
Preference will be given to:
6.1 Suitability of location of the premises near to public transport amenities.
6.2 Premises offering A grade or B+ grade amenities
6.3 Premises offering at least 30 covered parking spaces.
6.4 Premises ready for possession and occupation with all necessary permissions and
approvals in place.
Controlled Disclosure
When downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to
ensure it is in line with the authorized version on the system. No part of this document may be reproduced in any manner or form by
third parties without the written consent of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, © copyright Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Reg No 2002/015527/30
of 7
File name: Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Ermelo area
Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template
Document
240-72663051 Rev 4 Expression of Interest (EOI) Identifier
or Request for Information Effective Date 17 June 2025
(RFI) Template Review Date June 2030
EOI e3496dxmpou
Interested parties possessing built-up areas as stated above, having clear legal title are
invited to send their expression of interest in a form of a proposal to the Eskom Tender
Office Address stipulated on part “A” above furnishing details not limited to name of the
owner, contact details, location of the office space, size, layout, amenities, asking price and
so forth.
This is an expression of interest to test the market for available space and not an invitation to
bid.
Selection of the organization shall be made based on the details submitted in the EOI. The
offered premises will be inspected for preliminary short-listing by Eskom. This may include
carrying out the inspection of the offered premises. Selected organization will be informed
subsequently to submit the detailed offer and terms and conditions.
Notwithstanding anything contained above, Eskom reserves the right to reject any or all
expressions of interest offers.
The following information is requested with this EOI. No evaluation will be carried on the
submitted EOI if all the information has not been provided.
7.1 Company profile
7.1.1 A summary of the profile of the company must be submitted. This should include, but
not limited to, the following: (1) company registration number (2) structure of the company
(3) previous experience.
7.2 Business Proposal
7.2.1 A business proposal must be submitted. This should include, but not limited to, the
scope of work above (see point 6).
Controlled Disclosure
When downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to
ensure it is in line with the authorized version on the system. No part of this document may be reproduced in any manner or form by
third parties without the written consent of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, © copyright Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Reg No 2002/015527/30
of 7
File name: Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Ermelo area
Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template
Document
240-72663051 Rev 4 Expression of Interest (EOI) Identifier
or Request for Information Effective Date 17 June 2025
(RFI) Template Review Date June 2030
EOI e3496dxmpou
Yours faithfully
Name Designation Signature Date
Nelly Nkosi Procurement Manager 04 September 2026
Telephone number 017 648 0111 Fax and/or e-mail [email protected]
address
Controlled Disclosure
When downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to
ensure it is in line with the authorized version on the system. No part of this document may be reproduced in any manner or form by
third parties without the written consent of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, © copyright Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Reg No 2002/015527/30
of 7
File name: Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Ermelo area
Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template
Methodology
Source: Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Ermelo area.pdf (EOI)Interested parties must submit a proposal to the Eskom Tender Office furnishing details including name of owner, contact details, location of office space, size, layout, amenities, asking price, and so forth. The offered premises will be inspected for preliminary short-listing by Eskom. Selected organizations will be informed subsequently to submit detailed offer and terms and conditions.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Ermelo area.pdfInterested parties must provide a company profile including company registration number, structure, and previous experience. The offered premises must have clear legal title and be approved for office use. Eskom will inspect premises for preliminary short-listing.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Ermelo area.pdf (EOI)No specific requirements found
Health & Safety
Source: Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Ermelo area.pdfto acquire office space on an outright purchase basis with clear and unambiguous
ownership documents for setting up its Mpumalanga Operating Unit office in Ermelo area
therein and seeks expressions of interest from owners and authorized agents. The
requirement is 1000 to 1500 sqm building in a ready for possession premise. The building
should project a professional and aesthetically pleasing appearance and should be
approved for office use. The owner should offer at least 30 parking spaces.
Contractual Terms
Source: Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Ermelo area.pdfThis EOI is a market-testing exercise and does not constitute an invitation to bid. Eskom may use any information provided without acknowledging the source and without granting any rights, including intellectual property rights. No portion of the EOI response may be used without the necessity of acknowledging the source. The responsibility rests with the user to ensure compliance with the controlled disclosure when downloading from the document management system.
Special Conditions
Source: Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Ermelo area.pdf (EOI)The EOI is strictly a market-testing exercise and not an invitation to bid. Eskom may use any information provided without acknowledging the source and without granting any rights. The offered premises will be inspected for preliminary short-listing.
Section
Source: Expression of Interest (EOI) or Request for Information (RFI) Template - EOI Ermelo area.pdfNo evaluation will be carried out if all information has not been provided. Eskom will inspect offered premises for preliminary short-listing. The EOI response will be used to short-list interested parties.
Description
Source: E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdfThe tender is for the acquisition (buying) of an office building in the Ermelo area, Mpumalanga Operating Unit. The eTendering system is used for submission.
Important Dates
Source: E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 2022-11-30 at 10:00. No other dates are stated.
Contact Information
Source: E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf (TENDER){"name":"Ms Edge","email":"[email protected]","phone":null,"department":null,"address":"ls before they can be granted access to the eTendering system. An"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf (TENDER)Submission is electronic only via the Eskom eTendering system. You must register on the system and have a CSD number to gain access. Log in, verify the OTP, select the tender, and upload each required document under the correct category (e.g., Technical, Commercial, Finance). Finalise the submission before the closing timestamp; the system records the exact submission time. If you experience system problems, contact the buyer responsible for the published tender. Returnable forms: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) and any other forms specified in the tender document.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must have a CSD number to gain access to the eTendering system. Selection and evaluation criteria are applied to shortlist suppliers. No further evaluation details are stated.
Technical Specifications
Source: E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf (TENDER)The eTendering system is a web-based system that replaces manual submission at Eskom tender offices. Suppliers must register and use the system to submit documents. The system supports most web browsers; Microsoft Edge is recommended. Closed tenders are sent directly to selected suppliers who meet the criteria.
Methodology
Source: E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf (TENDER)To submit tender documents: log in, verify OTP, select the preferred tender, upload required documents by giving each file a name, selecting the file type (e.g., Technical, Commercial, Finance), and choosing the file. Continue submitting all required documents under the correct category. Verify all required documents before final submission. File size cannot exceed 50MB and total size of all uploaded files should not exceed 900MB. Once submission is finalized, a page displays all submitted documents with submission and closing time/date timestamp. My Submissions displays all individually submitted tenders. After submission, an email is sent to the submitter with all submitted documents and the submission ID, which should be saved for future enquiries.
Quality Management
Source: E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf38 Test7.pdf testingCom 33141 Commercial
40 Test1.pdf testingTech 33502 Technical
41 Test15.pdf testingFin 33141 Finance
Compliance Requirements
Source: E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf (TENDER)CSD number is required to access the eTendering system.
Health & Safety
Source: E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdfTenderBulletin Public website: https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za - this is used by members
of the public, to view and access Eskom published tenders. eTendering hyperlink will be found
on this site. Members of the public may follow prompt instructions once they have clicked on
the eTendering link (https://eTendering.eskom.co.za). This link will allow them to upload the
required tender documentation.
eTendering website Public website: https://eTendering.eskom.co.za - this is used by
members of the public, to view information about published tenders and submit their tender
documents.
N.B: Members of the public would need to have a CSD number to gain access to
eTendering system.
with the system. In a case users come across some difficulties in using Tender bulletin, eTendering
and OpenText systems they need to contact the buyer responsible for the published tender.
Contact Information
Source: Annexure X - E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.pdf (unknown){"name":"__________________________________________________________","email":null,"phone":null,"department":null,"address":null}
Submission Guidelines
Source: Annexure X - E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.pdf (unknown)Submission is electronic via the Eskom E-Tendering Solution. Bidders must complete the mandatory E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement form (Annexure X) and submit it prior to the closing time. The acknowledgement confirms the bidder has self-trained via the Noddy Guide, video, or clarification meeting and is able to operate the E-Tendering Solution. Failure to submit this mandatory returnable may disqualify the bid.
Returnable Documents
Source: Annexure X - E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.pdf (unknown)Mandatory returnable: E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement form (Annexure X) — confirms the bidder has completed self-training on the E-Tendering Solution and is able to operate it. This form must be submitted prior to the closing time.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Annexure X - E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.pdf (unknown)Failure to fully complete and submit the E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form within the prescribed period will render the tenderer non-responsive and disqualified from the procurement process.
Technical Specifications
Source: Annexure X - E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.pdf (unknown)The tender seeks the acquisition (buying) of an office building in the Ermelo area for the Mpumalanga Operating Unit. No further technical specifications are provided in the available document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Annexure X - E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.pdf (unknown)Mandatory returnable: E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement form (Annexure X) — confirms the bidder has completed self-training on the E-Tendering Solution and is able to operate it. This form must be submitted prior to the closing time.
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
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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
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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.
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