Collection and disposal of eskom's non-ferrous scrap metal (aluminium, brass, lead and copper) nationally on an as-and-when-required basis for five years

Collection and disposal of all Eskom's non-ferrous scrap metal (aluminium, brass, lead, and copper) nationally, on an 'as and when required' basis, for a period of five (5) years from date of contract signature.

Note: The document body states 'with the exclusion of copper', but the tender record and title include copper. This discrepancy should be clarified.

Closing date: 20 November 2026 at 10:00 (from tender record).

No other dates (briefing, site visit, clarification deadlines) are stated in the document.

Buyer: Sylvia Maluleke

Department: Group Commercial - All Divisions

No email, telephone, or address provided in the document.

Returnable documents: all required forms must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid.

• B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (as applicable) to claim preference points.
• Proof of ownership/shareholding (preferably CIPC documentation) with shareholding breakdown.
• Certified ID copies of all shareholders.
• Proof of disability, where applicable.
• B-BBEE Improvement or Retention Plan (to be submitted within 30 days of contract signature).
• SDL&I Implementation Plan (to be submitted within 30 days of contract signature).
• Quarterly SDL&I performance reports (during contract).
• Price Schedule with local/imported components separated.

Disqualification risks:

• Submitting an affidavit with an electronic signature (not accepted by Eskom).
• Failing to provide preference point documentation results in zero points for specific goals (bid not disqualified, but scores only on price).
• Failure to meet SDL&I obligations may lead to retention of 2.5% of invoice amounts and penalties.

Evaluation is based on the 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system under the PPPFA. The contract is awarded to the tenderer scoring the highest total points (price + specific goals), rounded to two decimal places.

Specific goals (B-BBEE status level) points:

• Level 1: 10 (90/10) / 20 (80/20)
• Level 2: 9 / 18
• Level 3: 6 / 14
• Level 4: 5 / 12
• Level 5: 4 / 8
• Level 6: 3 / 6
• Level 7: 2 / 4
• Level 8: 1 / 2
• Non-compliant: 0 / 0

A tenderer failing to provide preference point documentation will score zero for specific goals and may only score points out of 90/80 for price.

Objective criteria: Designated Sectors, CIDB Skills Development, and National Industrial Participation Programme are not applicable (N/A).

Scope of work: Collection and disposal of all Eskom's non-ferrous scrap metal (aluminium, brass, lead, and copper) nationally, on an 'as and when required' basis.

Contract period: Five (5) years from date of contract signature.

Note: The document title includes copper, but the description in the body excludes copper. The tender record and description include copper; the body text says 'with the exclusion of copper'. This discrepancy should be clarified with the buyer.

SDL&I objectives: tenderers must complete and submit objectives as required; not meeting Eskom's targets does not disqualify, but commitments become contractual obligations.

Transformation – B-BBEE Improvement or Retention Plan: submit within 30 days of contract signature.

Local Procurement Content: separate tender response into local and imported components as per Price Schedule; local content target 70%.

Procurement from designated groups: targets for black owned (4%), black women owned (3%), black youth owned (2%), black persons with disability (1%).

Jobs: submit proposals for type and number of jobs created and retained in South Africa.

Skills development: propose skills training; tenderer bears full cost; SETA grants and SARS tax incentives may be accessed.

Implementation Plan to be submitted within 30 days of contract signature.

Tender response must be separated into local and imported components as per the Price Schedule included with the tender documents.

Local procurement content is total spending minus the imported component.

SDL&I Retention and Performance Security:

• Eskom will apply a penalty of 2.5% of the invoice amount for failure to meet SDL&I obligations.
• Eskom will retain 2.5% on every invoice amount (excluding VAT) for failure to submit quarterly SDL&I performance reports or failure to meet SDL&I obligations.
• Retained amounts are released only upon positive compliance assessment.

Local Procurement Content:

• Tender response must be separated into local and imported components as per the Price Schedule.
• Local procurement content is total spending minus the imported component.
• Eskom target for local procurement content: 70%.

B-BBEE requirements:

• A valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit is a condition for contract award.
• Annual total revenue R10 million or less (EME): sworn affidavit acceptable.
• Annual total revenue R50 million or less (QSE): must comply with all elements of the QSE scorecard relevant to the sector, unless at least 51% black-owned, in which case a sworn affidavit is required.
• Annual total revenue above R50 million: valid B-BBEE certificate required.
• Affidavits with electronic signatures are not accepted.

Sworn affidavit validity requirements:

• Deponent's name and ID number as per identity document.
• Designation (director, owner, or member) must be indicated.
• Enterprise name as per CIPC registration and business address.
• Percentage of black ownership, black female ownership, and designated group (no blank spaces).
• Total revenue for the year under review and basis (audited or management accounts).
• Financial year end (day/month/year).
• B-BBEE status level (only one level).
• Empowering supplier status (QSEs must select basis).
• Date of deponent signature and Commissioner of Oath must be the same; Commissioner must sign and stamp.
• Commissioner of Oath cannot be an employee or ex officio of the enterprise.

SDL&I objectives (contractual obligations, not scoring):

• B-BBEE Improvement or Retention Plan must be submitted within 30 days of contract signature.
• Level 4 bidders must achieve Level 3 by end of first year, then improve one level per year.
• Level 5-8 or non-compliant bidders must achieve Level 4 by end of first year, then improve one level per year.
• Local procurement content target: 70%.
• Procurement from designated groups targets: Black Owned 4%, Black Women Owned 3%, Black Youth Owned 2%, Black Persons with Disability 1%.
• Jobs: proposals for type and number of jobs created and retained in South Africa.
• Skills development: proposals for training; tenderer bears full cost; SETA grants and SARS tax incentives may be accessed.

No CIDB grading, CSD registration, or tax clearance requirements are stated in this document.

B-BBEE Improvement or Retention Plan:

• Submit within 30 days of contract signature.
• Level 1: maintain status.
• Level 2 or 3: indicate extent of improvement/maintenance.
• Level 4: must achieve Level 3 by end of first year, then improve one level per year.
• Level 5-8 or non-compliant: must achieve Level 4 by end of first year, then improve one level per year.

Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit is a condition for contract award.

• Revenue ≤ R10m (EME): sworn affidavit acceptable.
• Revenue ≤ R50m (QSE): comply with QSE scorecard unless ≥51% black-owned, then sworn affidavit.
• Revenue > R50m: valid B-BBEE certificate required.

Local Procurement Content:

• Target: 70%.
• Procurement from designated groups: Black Owned 4%, Black Women Owned 3%, Black Youth Owned 2%, Black Persons with Disability 1%.

Jobs: submit proposals for jobs created and retained.

Skills development: propose training; tenderer bears full cost.

Sworn affidavit validity requirements as listed in compliance section.

No specific health and safety requirements are stated in the document.

SDL&I Retention and Performance Security:

• Penalty of 2.5% of invoice amount for failure to meet SDL&I obligations.
• Retention of 2.5% on every invoice (excluding VAT) for failure to submit quarterly SDL&I performance reports or meet SDL&I obligations.
• Retained amounts released only upon positive compliance assessment.

Reporting and Monitoring:

• Quarterly SDL&I performance reports using Data Collection Template.
• Eskom reviews reports within 60 days and notifies in writing if obligations not met.
• Corrective measures required before next report, failing which retention clauses invoked.

Documents required to claim preference points:

• Valid B-BBEE certificate issued by a SANAS accredited verification agency, or a sworn affidavit / CIPS affidavit.
• Proof of ownership/shareholding (preferably CIPC documentation) with shareholding breakdown.
• Certified ID copies of shareholders.
• Proof of disability, where applicable.

Eskom does not accept an affidavit with an electronic signature.

Specific goals points (B-BBEE status level) as per table in evaluationCriteria section.

Objective criteria: Designated Sectors, CIDB Skills Development, National Industrial Participation Programme are N/A.

Returnable documents:

• Annexure B: Acknowledgement Form for Eskom OHS legal and other requirements, signed by the company's authorised person (CEO, Director or Managing Director) and witnessed by two witnesses.

The OHS acknowledgement form must be signed by the company's authorised person (CEO, Director or Managing Director) and witnessed by two witnesses, confirming receipt and understanding of the listed OHS documents and the consequences of non-compliance.

The main contractor/supplier must:

• Demonstrate to Eskom the process and selection criteria applied when appointing contractors and suppliers.
• Provide notification to Eskom prior to the appointment of contractors or suppliers for the commencement of work.
• Ensure that contractors/suppliers have adequate resources and competencies.
• Be accountable for the management of its contractors/suppliers to ensure compliance with applicable legal and Eskom requirements during contract execution.
• Monitor contractors/suppliers through audits and assessments with regard to OHS compliance during the execution of the work.
• Provide grounds for the termination of work done by contractors/suppliers.
• Deal with all non-conformances/non-compliance by contractors/suppliers (all tiers) directly with the main contractor/supplier in terms of performance and penalty processes.
• Eskom reserves the right to verify compliance when deemed necessary and may instruct the contractor to provide copies of testimonials/references and contact details of clients (including Eskom) for whom the company has done previous work of a similar nature.

The supplier/contractor/tenderer must comply with the following OHS documents when working at or rendering a service to Eskom:

• Eskom contractor Health and Safety requirements standards 32-136
• OHS specification/requirements provided
• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Compensation for Occupational Diseases and Illnesses Act

After contract award, the supplier is responsible for fully aligning the company's processes to Eskom's OHS requirements (policies, procedures, standards etc).

Penalties shall be enforced on the main supplier for non-conformance(s) (identified for the main supplier and/or its contractor and/or supplier) pertaining to Eskom and/or statutory OHS requirement(s).

All employees (contractors/suppliers) must undergo the relevant Eskom induction.

The supplier/contractor/tenderer must comply with Eskom's OHS requirements, including Eskom contractor Health and Safety standards 32-136, the provided OHS specification, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Compensation for Occupational Diseases and Illnesses Act. After contract award, the supplier is responsible for aligning its processes with Eskom's OHS policies, procedures, and standards. Penalties will be enforced on the main supplier for non-conformance to Eskom or statutory OHS requirements. All employees (contractors/suppliers) must undergo relevant Eskom induction. The main contractor must demonstrate the process and selection criteria for appointing contractors/suppliers, notify Eskom prior to appointment, ensure adequate resources and competencies, manage contractors/suppliers to ensure compliance with legal and Eskom requirements, monitor through audits and assessments, provide grounds for termination, and deal with non-conformances directly. Eskom reserves the right to verify compliance and may request testimonials/references.

Collection and disposal of all Eskom's non-ferrous scrap metal (aluminium, brass, lead and copper), nationally on an 'as and when required' basis for a period of five (5) years from the date of contract signature. Tender number E3664GXNC. Issue date 12 October 2026. Closing date and time 20 November 2026. Tender validity period 180 days from the closing date and time.

Closing date: 20 November 2026 at 10:00

Clarification meeting (compulsory): 29 October 2026 at 11:00, held online via Microsoft Teams. Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3438526962465021?p=bWx3QYJOMS3nd7U4ap

Clarification queries deadline: 5 working days before the tender submission deadline.

Tender validity period: 180 days from the closing date and time.

Compulsory clarification meeting on 29 October 2026 at 11:00 via Microsoft Teams. Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3438526962465021?p=bWx3QYJOMS3nd7U4ap. A presentation will be delivered to assist tenderers in understanding and complying with Eskom's tender requirements.

Eskom Representative (all queries and clarifications must be addressed in writing to this person):

• Name: Sylvia Maluleke
• Role: Eskom Representative
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 015 299 0035

Fraud and corruption reporting (anonymous):

• Telephone: 0800 11 2722
• Email: [email protected]

Submission platform: Eskom Tender Bulletin site (https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za)

Submission method: electronic only via the Eskom Tender Bulletin site on the Eskom e-Tendering page. No hard copies accepted.

• Upload documents under the Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other folders.
• All documents must be in PDF format; the price list must also be in PDF and a copy in Excel format.
• Upload size per document: 500 MB; total submission restricted to 4 GB.
• ZIP or compressed files cannot be uploaded.
• If resubmitting, only the latest version is accepted; previous submissions become null and void.
• Ensure the submission status is indicated as complete.
• Closing date: 20 November 2026 at 10:00. Late tenders will not be accepted.

Returnable documents (disqualifiable if not submitted at closing):

• Annexure A: Authorisation Form — confirms the authority of the supplier's representative to sign.
• Annexure B: Acknowledgement Form.
• Annexure C: Tenderer's Particulars.
• Annexure D: Integrity Declaration Form — signed commitment to the Supplier Integrity Pact.
• Annexure E: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid) — completed and signed.
• Annexure F: SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) — for B-BBEE preference points.
• Annexure G: SBD 4 (Bidders Disclosure) — discloses conflicts of interest.
• E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.
• Pricing Schedule/BOQ (offer to purchase form).
• SDL&I undertaking on local procurement content and job opportunities.
• B-BBEE affidavit (DTI template) or verification certificate, plus proof of ownership/shareholding and certified ID copies of shareholders.
• CSD registration report or MAAA registration number.
• Second-Hand Goods Act certificate or licence issued by SAPS.
• Recycler certificate.
• Environmental Waste Management Licence.
• Transport and Hazardous Goods Certificate.
• CIPC company registration documents or declaration of shareholding and directorship.
• COID certificate of good standing.
• For JV bidders: letter of intent or valid JV agreement, confirmation of single business entity, and details of a single designated bank account.

Non-disqualifiable returnables (5 working days to correct):

• Tax clearance certificate for foreign scrap dealers with a South African footprint not on CSD, and for local dealers without a SARS e-filing PIN.

Returnables required prior to contract award:

• Proof of CSD registration with tax compliant status.
• SHEQ requirements per scope of works.
• Latest approved and signed annual financial statements with auditor's/reviewer's/compiler's/accounting officer's report.
• Minimum credit rating: za A- or A3.za (national scale) or BBB- or Baa3 (foreign currency).

Mandatory returnables at tender closing (disqualifiable): Annexure A Authorisation Form, Annexure B Acknowledgement form, Annexure C Tenderer's Particulars, Annexure D Integrity Declaration Form, Annexure E SBD 1, Annexure F SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form, Annexure G SBD 4 – Bidders Disclosure. Additional documents for JV: letter of intent or valid JV agreement, confirmation of single bank account. Other returnables: Tax clearance certificate (for foreign and local scrap dealers not on CSD), Price Schedule/BOQ, SDL&I undertaking, E-Tendering training acknowledgement, B-BBEE affidavit or certificate, CSD registration proof, Second-Hand Goods certificate, Recycler certificate, Environmental Waste Management License, Transport and Hazardous Goods Certificate, Company registration documents, COID certificate, SHEQ requirements, Financial statements and bond guarantee.

Evaluation stages:

• Stage 1: Responsiveness — eligibility criteria and mandatory returnables. Failure to upload documents renders the tender non-responsive.
• Stage 2: Commercial returnables — JV agreement (if applicable), authorisation form, declaration of shareholding/directorship, integrity declaration, CSD proof, SBD 1, SBD 6.1, SBD 4, e-tendering acknowledgement, pricing schedule.
• Stage 3: Mandatory requirements — valid SAPS Second-Hand Goods Dealer and Recycler accreditation certificate (certified by Commissioner of Oaths, not older than 3 months from closing date). No scoring; must be met.
• Stage 4: Price and preference points.

Scoring (90/10 system):

• Price: maximum 90 points. Formula: Ps = 90(1 + (Pt - Pmax)/Pmax), where Pt = price of tender under consideration, Pmax = price of highest acceptable tender.
• Specific goals (B-BBEE): maximum 10 points. Points by B-BBEE level: Level 1 = 10, Level 2 = 9, Level 3 = 6, Level 4 = 5, Level 5 = 4, Level 6 = 3, Level 7 = 2, Level 8 = 1, non-compliant = 0.
• Total score = price points + specific goal points, rounded to two decimal places. Contract awarded to highest total.

Price evaluation:

• Prices inclusive of VAT.
• Corrected for arithmetical errors.
• Excluding contingencies in any bill of quantities or activity schedule.
• Adjusted for acceptable variations, deviations, or alternative tenders.
• Net Present Value comparison of each adjusted tender.
• Unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts not considered for evaluation but applied at payment.
• Tenderers submit proposed price percentage of LME (London Metal Exchange).

Functionality requirements are applicable; tenderers not meeting the functionality threshold are disqualified. Detailed technical evaluation criteria are in Annexure H.

Scope of work:

• Collect and transport all non-ferrous scrap metal (aluminium, brass, lead, copper) nationally on an 'as and when required' basis.
• Deliver to approved contractor processing facilities or designated Eskom sites (e.g. Komati Power Station) for internal processing.
• Roll, dismantle and handle conductors where applicable.
• Provide labour, equipment, security during transport, weighbridge services, and digital tracking capability.
• Protect and insure material post collection.

Processing model flexibility:

• Where Eskom assumes processing (e.g. Komati Recycling Project), contractor charges only collection and delivery fees; no processing fees.
• Where Eskom is not processing, contractor processes material into pieces not greater than 10 mm and sells into the market.

First right of refusal:

• Komati Recycling Project has first right of refusal on all non-ferrous material; it determines quantity to process internally, remaining material released to contractor.

Escape clause (processing transition):

• Contract includes provision for termination of processing service if Eskom internal processing becomes operational, while retaining contractor for collection and logistics.

Category A (items 1–17, collections from stores):

• Contractor responsible for individual weighing of each commodity, providing labour and PPE, loading with own equipment, transporting to own premises, complying with Road Traffic Ordinance and Act, protecting material against theft and insuring it once uplifted, and taking environmental and safety precautions.
• For material delivered to contractor's premises by Eskom or its nominated transport: unloading, weighing per material type, full accountability for protection and insurance once offloaded, and environmental precautions during processing and disposal.

Category B (items 18–22, project-related where Eskom or re-conductoring contractor drops conductor to ground):

• Contractor provides labour and hand tools, loads with own equipment, transports to nearest weighbridge and weighs per material type, transports to own premises for processing, takes full responsibility for material once dropped, provides suitable clothing, safety equipment and toilet facilities, and accepts responsibility for damage to veld, fires, littering and landowner claims.

Category C (items 23–27, excluding transmission lines, where contractor disconnects and dismantles):

• Provide a suitable responsible person to accept working permits, arrange line outages, traffic department arrangements for road crossings, electrified rail crossings, and oversee dismantling.
• Trained personnel for dismantling.
• Suitable protective clothing, safety equipment and hand tools.
• Provide ladders (12 m) and all-terrain cherry picker with height reach of not less than 14 m.
• Obtain landowner permission to set up camp and provide accommodation.
• Load material with own equipment, transport to nearest weighbridge, weigh per material type, transport to own site for processing.
• Take full responsibility for material once power supply disconnected or permit issued.
• If instructed, dismantle and clear entire site of earth wire, insulators, clamps, etc.
• For transmission high voltage lines, all approvals to dismantle must be authorised by Eskom Transmission on a case-by-case basis; costs and income may vary.

Scope of work: collect and transport all non-ferrous scrap nationally; deliver to approved contractor processing facilities or designated Eskom sites (e.g. Komati Power Station) for internal processing; roll, dismantle and handle conductors where applicable; provide labour, equipment, security during transport, weighbridge services, digital tracking capability; protect and insure material post collection.

Processing model flexibility:

• Where Eskom assumes processing, contractor only charges collection and delivery fees.
• Where Eskom is not processing, contractor processes material into pieces not greater than 10 mm and sells into market.

First right of refusal: Komati Recycling Project has first right of refusal on all non-ferrous material; it determines quantity to process internally, remaining material released to contractor.

Escape clause: contract includes provision for termination of processing service if Eskom internal processing becomes operational, while retaining contractor for collection and logistics.

Skills development: winning tenderer must submit an implementation plan within 30 days of signing the contract. Tenderers bear full cost of skills development; Eskom makes no financial contribution. Tenderers may approach SETAs for grants and SARS for tax incentives.

A bidder who has an existing or expired contract with Eskom and has defaulted in terms of that contract will be disqualified and not awarded a new contract.

A bidder who has an open non-conformance will be disqualified and not awarded a new contract.

Pricing Schedule (Annex C):

• Table 1: Percentage LME — for each disposal transaction, rand price calculated by multiplying quoted percentage of London Metal Exchange (LME) price. Percentage is fixed for entire contract period and should allow for contractor's profit but exclude fixed costs in Tables 2–5.
• Table 2: Processing costs — annual fixed amount in Rands per ton for items 18–22; detailed cost breakdown required; escalated/decreased on proven cost basis at end of each contractual year.
• Table 3: Project-related roll-up and collect cost — annual fixed price in Rands per ton for Category B; detailed cost breakdown required; escalation as per Table 2.
• Table 4: Project-related cost for Category C (items 23–27) — ditto Table 3, but transmission high voltage line costs treated as indicative for evaluation.
• Table 5: Total clean-up price — annual fixed price in Rands per ton covering all costs for Category B and C total clean-up; escalation as per Table 2; cost breakdown required.

Transport charges schedule based on distance zones (A: 60 km Johannesburg/Pretoria, B: 160 km Bela Bela/Witbank, C: 600 km Durban/Kimberley, D: 900 km East London/Upington, E: more than 900 km Cape Town). All prices quoted in Tables 2–5 are deductive from Table 1 price. Suppliers must utilise the provided transport schedule and format; failure leads to non-responsive.

Pricing format:

• Tenderers submit proposed price percentage of LME (London Metal Exchange) in Table 1. The percentage is fixed for the entire contract period and should allow for contractor's profit but exclude fixed costs in Tables 2–5.
• Table 2: Processing costs — annual fixed amount in Rands per ton for items 18–22; detailed cost breakdown required; escalated/decreased on proven cost basis at end of each contractual year.
• Table 3: Project-related roll-up and collect cost — annual fixed price in Rands per ton for Category B; detailed cost breakdown required; escalation as per Table 2.
• Table 4: Project-related cost for Category C (items 23–27) — ditto Table 3, but transmission high voltage line costs treated as indicative for evaluation.
• Table 5: Total clean-up price — annual fixed price in Rands per ton covering all costs for Category B and C total clean-up; escalation as per Table 2; cost breakdown required.

Payment terms:

• Eskom reserves the right to negotiate with preferred bidders if tendered prices are not market-related.
• Main contractors discouraged from subcontracting with subsidiary companies; must declare if doing so.

Bid security: Not applicable (clause 2.34 states 'Not Applicable').

Financial capacity:

• Complete set of latest approved and signed annual financial statements with auditor's/reviewer's/compiler's/accounting officer's report required prior to contract award.
• Minimum credit rating: za A- or A3.za (national scale) or BBB- or Baa3 (foreign currency).

Eligibility (disqualifying):

• Tenderer or any principal must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies.
• Tenderer must not have nationality of a country on international sanctions list (applies to subcontractors and suppliers too).
• Tenderer must not submit more than one tender (individually or as JV partner).
• JV/consortium agreement must state joint and several liability.
• No conflict of interest (e.g. controlling partner or majority shareholder in common, or relationship giving access to another tenderer's information).
• Tenders must be signed by authorised persons.
• Tenderer must not be restricted by National Treasury, on Tender Defaulters list, or restricted by Eskom (including directors).
• Tenderer must not subcontract 100% of scope of work.
• A bidder with an existing or expired Eskom contract who has defaulted, or with an open non-conformance, will be disqualified.

Mandatory requirements (disqualifying if not met):

• Valid SAPS Second-Hand Goods Dealer and Recycler accreditation certificate under the Second-Hand Goods Act (Act No. 6 of 2009), certified by Commissioner of Oaths, not older than 3 months from closing date.

Other compliance documents:

• CSD registration report or MAAA registration number (valid and current).
• Tax clearance: certified copy required for foreign scrap dealers with South African footprint not on CSD, and for local dealers without SARS e-filing PIN. Foreign dealers with no South African footprint need not provide tax compliance proof.
• CIPC company registration documents or declaration of shareholding and directorship.
• COID certificate of good standing.
• Environmental Waste Management Licence.
• Transport and Hazardous Goods Certificate.
• Recycler certificate.
• SHEQ requirements per scope of works (health and safety, environmental).
• B-BBEE: valid certificate from SANAS accredited agency, or sworn affidavit (DTI template) for EMEs/QSEs. Affidavit must meet validity requirements (same date for deponent and Commissioner of Oaths, Commissioner independent of enterprise, etc.). Eskom does not accept affidavits with electronic signature.
• Local Procurement Content target: 70%.
• Procurement from designated groups: Black Owned 4%, Black Women Owned 3%, Black Youth Owned 2%, Black Persons with Disability 1%.
• Tenderers must submit proposals for jobs created/retained and skills development.

Contractual requirements (assessed after evaluation, before award):

• Proof of CSD registration with tax compliant status.
• SHEQ requirements.
• Financial statements and minimum credit rating as above.
• Failure to meet contractual requirements may result in non-responsive and ineligible for award.

Specific goals: B-BBEE status level points (90/10 system). Documents required to claim preference points: valid B-BBEE certificate issued by SANAS accredited verification agency / affidavit / CIPS affidavit, proof of ownership/shareholding (CIPC), certified ID copies of shareholders, proof of disability where applicable. Eskom does not accept affidavits with electronic signature. Local Procurement Content target: 70%. Procurement from designated groups: Black Owned 4%, Black Women Owned 3%, Black Youth Owned 2%, Black Persons with Disability 1%. Tenderers must submit proposals for jobs created/retained and skills development.

SHEQ requirements per scope of works must be met (health and safety, environmental).

Contractor must provide suitable protective clothing, safety equipment, and toilet facilities for workers on project sites.

Contractor must take all precautions with regard to environmental and safety risks while loading, transporting, processing and disposing of material and waste.

Contractor must accept full responsibility for claims arising from fire, theft, damage to veld by vehicles, littering, and claims from landowners.

For Category C work, contractor must provide a suitable responsible person to accept working permits, arrange line outages, traffic department arrangements for road crossings, electrified rail crossings, and oversee dismantling.

Trained personnel required for dismantling.

Provide suitable ladders (12 m) and all-terrain cherry picker with height reach of not less than 14 m.

Environmental Waste Management Licence required.

Contractor must take all precautions with regard to environmental risks while loading, transporting, processing and disposing of material and/or waste material.

Contractor accepts full responsibility for damage to veld caused by vehicle movement, littering, fires, and material left on line.

If instructed, contractor must dismantle and clear entire site of earth wire, insulators, clamps, etc., and accept responsibility for claims arising from failure to do so.

Contractual requirements (not evaluation criteria, assessed after ranking):

• Proof of CSD registration with tax compliant status.
• SHEQ requirements per scope of works (health and safety, environmental).
• Latest approved and signed annual financial statements with auditor's/reviewer's/compiler's/accounting officer's report.
• Minimum credit rating: za A- or A3.za (national scale) or BBB- or Baa3 (foreign currency).
• Failure to meet contractual requirements by stipulated deadlines may result in non-responsive and ineligible for award.

Eskom reserves the right to negotiate with preferred bidders if prices not market-related.

Main contractors discouraged from subcontracting with subsidiary companies; must declare if doing so.

Escape clause: contract includes provision for termination of processing service if Eskom internal processing becomes operational, while retaining contractor for collection and logistics.

Eligibility criteria: Tenderers must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies. Ineligible if: nationality of a country on international sanctions list; submitting more than one tender; JV/consortium agreement does not state joint and several liability; conflict of interest; tenders signed by non-authorised persons; restricted by National Treasury; on Tender Defaulters list; restricted by Eskom; sub-contracting 100% of scope. Mandatory requirement: Registration as a Second-Hand Goods Dealer and Recycler with SAPS as per the Second-Hand Goods Act (Act No. 6 of 2009), with valid certificate certified by the commissioner of oaths, not older than 3 months from tender closing date.

Evaluation stages: Stage 1: Responsiveness (eligibility, mandatory returnables). Stage 2: Commercial returnables. Stage 3: Mandatory requirements (SAPS registration). Stage 4: Price and preference points. 90/10 system: 90 points for price, 10 points for specific goals (B-BBEE status levels: Level 1=10, 2=9, 3=6, 4=5, 5=4, 6=3, 7=2, 8=1, non-compliant=0). Price formula: Ps = 90(1 + (Pt - Pmax)/Pmax). Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for variations, NPV comparison, unconditional discounts considered. Tenderers submit proposed price percentage of LME (London Metal Exchange).

The document provided is the Eskom eTendering System Suppliers Help Manual, which explains how to register and submit bids electronically. It does not contain the tender-specific scope beyond the title: collection and disposal of non-ferrous scrap metal (aluminum, brass, lead, copper) nationally, as and when required, for five years.

Closing date: 20 November 2026 at 10:00 (from the tender record).

No other dates (briefings, site visits, clarification deadlines) are stated in the source document.

No specific contact details are provided in the source document. The only email mentioned is an automated system address ([email protected]) which is not for enquiries.

Submission method: online via the Eskom eTendering system at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Access requires a CSD number and prior registration on the portal.

Registration steps:

• Complete all registration fields; the cellphone number must start with a plus prefix (e.g. +27).
• Verify the email address via the link sent, then log in with the verified email and password.
• An OTP is sent to both the registered cellphone and email; enter it to verify.

Uploading documents:

• Select the tender reference number, then click "Create New Submission".
• Upload each required document under the correct category (Technical, Commercial, Finance, etc.).
• Each file must not exceed 50MB; the total size of all uploaded files must not exceed 900MB.
• After uploading all documents, click "Finalize Submission" and then "Finalise and Close Submission" to complete the bid.
• Keep the confirmation email with the submission ID for future reference.

Returnable documents: The specific returnable forms are not listed in the source document.

The document does not specify the evaluation criteria, scoring split, or minimum qualifying score for this tender. It only mentions that closed tenders are sent directly to suppliers who meet the selection and evaluation criteria.

The scope of work is the collection and disposal of Eskom's non-ferrous scrap metal (aluminum, brass, lead and copper) nationally, on an "as and when required" basis, for a period of five (5) years.

No further technical specifications, quantities, or locations are provided in the source document.

CSD registration: A valid CSD number is required to gain access to the eTendering system and to submit a bid.

No other compliance requirements (tax, B-BBEE, CIDB, etc.) are stated in the source document.