What are the submission requirements for this tender (Ref: E3689GXMPLET)?

Submission method - Electronic submission only, through the Eskom e-Tendering portal at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Tenders placed in the Eskom tender box will not be accepted for this invitation. - A CSD number is required to register for and access the e-Tendering system. - Upload documents under the correct category (Technical, Commercial, Financial) and finalise the submission before the closing time. The system does not allow changes or finalisation after closing. - File limits: no single file may exceed 50MB; the combined size of all uploaded files may not exceed 900MB. - Tenders must be submitted in English. - Closing: 06 November 2026 at 10:00 (SAST). Late tenders are not accepted. - Tender validity: 120 days from the closing date and time. Mandatory returnables (all must be completed, signed and submitted by closing) - Annexure A (Authorisation Form): authorises the named signatory to bind the bidder; a certified board, member, trustee or partnership resolution, or a joint-venture power of attorney, must be attached. - Annexure B (Acknowledgement Form): confirms receipt of the tender documents and states whether the tender covers the whole or part of the scope. - Annexure C (Tenderer's Particulars). - Annexure D (Integrity Declaration Form): the bidder's declaration under Eskom's Supplier Integrity Pact. - Annexure E (CPA Requirements for Local Goods/Services). - Annexure F (CPA(IG) for Foreign Goods/Services): only if applicable. - Annexure G1 (SBD 6.2 Declaration Certificate for Local Production and Local Content): applies where designated materials are included, supported by the local content schedules in Annexures G2 to G4. - Annexure H (SBD 1 Invitation to Bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page. - Annexure I (SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form): claims preference points under the PPPFA 2022 regulations. - Tax Evaluation questionnaire: not applicable to this tender. Disqualification risks - Any mandatory returnable omitted or left incomplete by the closing date and time. - Tender not uploaded and finalised on the e-Tendering system before closing. - A tender based on 100% sub-contracting of the scope. - The bidder, or any principal, under restriction to do business with Eskom or a State-Owned Company. - Failure to meet the mandatory technical evaluation threshold.

How will bids be evaluated?

Evaluation stages 1. Basic compliance and mandatory returnables. 2. Mandatory Technical Evaluation Criteria (Schedule A and Schedule B) — pass or fail threshold. 3. Qualitative technical evaluation (functionality). 4. Price and specific goals scored under the PPPFA 80/20 or 90/10 system. 5. Financial analysis of the bidder. Mandatory Technical Evaluation Criteria - Schedule B must be completed in full for every thermocouple and PT100 tendered. Any item left incomplete makes the tender non-compliant. - Schedule B must state the actual specification of the items to be supplied; ticking, crossing or copying text from Schedule A is non-compliant. - Scoring of Schedule A against Schedule B (total 100): - 0 = totally inadequate information supplied - 2 = compliant to less than 75% of all spare items - 4 = compliant to more than 75% but less than 95% of all items - 5 = compliant to more than 95% of all items - Minimum qualifying score: 80%. Bidders below this threshold are not considered for further evaluation. Experience criterion (20 points) - Proof of at least 3 years' verifiable relevant experience supplying thermocouples and RTDs as listed in Schedule B; previous purchase orders or contracts with contactable references, preferably Eskom or a similar industry. - 0 = not provided - 2 = verifiable purchase orders but less than 3 years' experience - 4 = verifiable purchase orders with 3 to 5 years' experience - 4 = verifiable purchase orders and more than 5 years' experience Price and preference points - Price is scored out of 80 or 90 points; specific goals out of 10 or 20 points, depending on whether the 80/20 or 90/10 system applies. - Price evaluation is inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excludes contingencies in any bill of quantities or activity schedule, and is adjusted for acceptable variations, deviations or alternative tenders. Net present value comparison applies, together with price adjustment factors and exchange rate effects where applicable. - Unconditional discounts are taken into account for evaluation; conditional discounts are not, but are applied when payment is made. - B-BBEE points: Level 1 = 20 (80/20) / 10 (90/10); Level 2 = 18 / 9; Level 3 = 14 / 6; Level 4 = 12 / 5; Level 5 = 8 / 4; Level 6 = 6 / 3; Level 7 = 4 / 2; Level 8 = 2 / 1; non-compliant = 0 / 0. - Ranking: price score plus specific goals score, ranked from highest to lowest. Objective criteria - SDL&I objectives aligned to Reconstruction and Development Programme goals apply. They are not scored, but the commitments form part of the contract. Bidders who submit the objectives but do not meet Eskom's targets are not disqualified; failure to meet objective criteria may lead to the second-ranked bidder being recommended for award. Financial analysis - Eskom assesses the financial risk of doing business with the bidder. Where mitigating factors are absent or insufficient, or the risk is too high, the bidder is not considered for award.

What are the technical specifications?

Scope - Supply and delivery of thermocouples, including PT100s and RTDs, to Lethabo Power Station. - Contract period: five (5) years. - Basis: as and when required. Schedule A and Schedule B - Every thermocouple and PT100 tendered must be fully completed under Schedule B. A tender is non-compliant if any item is not completed. - Schedule B must be completed with the actual specification of the items to be supplied. Do not tick or cross; do not copy and paste from Schedule A. Text copied from Schedule A into Schedule B is treated as non-compliant. - The submitted product specifications form part of the contract and must be adhered to for the full contract period. Technical evaluation - Qualitative technical evaluation criteria are weighted and used to identify the highest technically ranked bidder. Cataloguing - The successful bidder may be required to provide cataloguing information per item after contract award and must ensure all materials delivered to Eskom are labelled in line with Eskom's labelling specifications. - Where cataloguing applies, the pricing schedule must include a line item for cataloguing, which bidders must quote for. Eskom pays for the cataloguing.

What financial requirements apply to bidders?

Pricing - Rates and prices must be fixed for the duration of the contract and are not subject to price adjustment except as provided in the invitation. - Prices must be stated in South African Rand unless instructed otherwise. - Rates and prices must include all duties, taxes (including VAT) and other levies payable by the bidder, as applicable 14 days before the closing date and time. - Where cataloguing applies, the pricing schedule must include a cataloguing line item. Payment terms - Contracts valued below R50,000,000 including VAT: Eskom pays within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices. Performance security - Where security for performance is required, the bidder must name at least two financial institutions it is likely to approach for the required form of security. Eskom may reject an institution it considers unsuitable. Financial capacity - Audited financial statements for the previous 18 months are required, or for the last year where 18 months of statements are not available. - For a joint venture or special purpose vehicle formed for this tender, audited financial statements are required for each participant. - Start-up enterprises formed within the last 12 months are not required to submit audited financial statements, but if successful must furnish statements for the first year once available. - Eskom conducts a financial analysis; where mitigating factors are absent or insufficient, or the risk is too high, the bidder is not considered for award.

What compliance and legal requirements must bidders meet?

Registration and eligibility - CSD registration: a CSD number is required to access the Eskom e-Tendering system. - The bidder, or any of its principals, may not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or any State-Owned Company. Ineligible bidders are disqualified. - Sub-contracting: a tender based on 100% sub-contracting of the scope of work is ineligible and will be disqualified. B-BBEE - Evidence to claim preference points: a valid B-BBEE certificate issued by a SANAS accredited verification agency, a sworn affidavit, or a CIPC affidavit. - Supporting documents: proof of ownership or shareholding (preferably CIPC documentation) with a shareholding breakdown; certified ID copies of shareholders; proof of disability where applicable. - Trusts, consortia and joint ventures, including incorporated ones, must submit a consolidated B-BBEE status level verification certificate. - Where B-BBEE is a pre-qualification criterion, proof must be submitted by the closing date and time or the tender is disqualified. - A bidder that does not submit B-BBEE documentation, or submits expired or fraudulent documentation, is not disqualified if otherwise responsive, but scores zero for specific goals and can only score for price. Local content - SBD 6.2 Declaration Certificate for Local Production and Local Content applies where designated materials are included, supported by the local content declaration schedules (Annexures G2 to G4). - Information on designated materials and thresholds must be submitted by contract award; failure to do so means the tender is not considered for award. SHEQ - Bidders must provide proof of safety, health, environmental and quality systems, policies and capabilities by the closing date and time and/or contract award. All SHEQ costs and personnel must be reflected in the tender. SDL&I Undertaking - The SDL&I Undertaking (annexure to the invitation) must be completed and submitted by contract award; failure means the tender is not considered for award. Agent - Where an agent submits on behalf of a principal, an authenticated copy of the authority to act as agent must be submitted as a tender returnable. Legislation - Bidders must comply with National Treasury Instruction Notes, PPPFA Regulations, the Amended B-BBEE Codes, COIDA, the OHS Act and Eskom's SHEQ requirements, together with any other legislation indicated in the invitation. Misrepresentation - Misrepresented or falsified information, certificates, affidavits or documents, or evidence of fronting, may disqualify the tender and lead to suspension from business with any State-Owned Company for up to 10 years, and possible imprisonment.

What are the important dates and deadlines for this tender?

Closing date and time: 06 November 2026 at 10:00 (SAST) Issue date: 16 October 2026 Clarification meeting: none — no compulsory briefing or site visit applies to this tender Tender validity period: 120 days from the closing date and time Clarification requests: submit in writing to the Eskom Representative before the closing date; responses are published on the platform where the tender was advertised

Who should be contacted for queries about this tender?

Eskom Representative - Name: Ndumiso Mncube - Role: Procurement Manager - All queries and clarifications must be addressed in writing to the Eskom Representative only; no other Eskom official may be approached. Fraud and corruption reporting - Telephone: 0800 11 2722 - Email: forensic@eskom.co.za Submission channel - Eskom e-Tendering portal: https://eTendering.eskom.co.za - Eskom Tender Bulletin: https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za Service delivery Lethabo Power Station Free State

Eskom Tender: Thermocouples Supply, Lethabo Power Station (Free State)

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Tender Type

Request for Bid(Open-Tender)

Delivery Location

Viljoensdrift, Deneysville - Vereeniging - Vereeniging - 1930

Organization Type

GOVERNMENT

Published

16 Oct 2026

OCDS Reference

ocds-9t57fa-174369

Summary

ESKOM requires the supply and delivery of thermocouples and rtds to lethabo power station in the free state for stock replenishment on an as-and-when-required basis over a five-year period. The contract is an nec3 supply contract (sc3) and covers a wide range of type k thermocouples and rtds with detailed technical specifications set out in schedule a and b. Bidders must complete schedule b with actual specifications for every item, achieve a minimum technical score of 80%, and provide verifiable proof of at least three years' relevant experience supplying thermocouples. The most consequential consideration is the strict technical compliance requirement: any incomplete item, copied text from schedule a, or tick/cross marks in schedule b will render the bid non-compliant.

Key Requirements

Technical compliance: Complete Schedule B for every item tendered with the actual specification of the item to be supplied. Do not copy text from Schedule A into Schedule B, and do not use ticks or crosses — any incomplete item, copied text, or tick/cross marks will make the bid non-compliant.

Experience proof: Provide verifiable evidence of at least 3 years' relevant experience supplying thermocouples as specified in Schedule B, e.g. previous purchase orders with contact details, preferably from Eskom or a similar industry. This is scored out of 20 points.

Minimum technical score: Achieve a minimum weighted final score of 80% in the technical evaluation to be considered. The evaluation weighs Schedule A vs B compliance at 80 points and experience at 20 points.

Contract terms: The contract is an NEC3 Supply Contract (SC3) for five years on an as-and-when-required basis. The supplier must keep minimum consignment stock for items not held at the supplier's warehouse and for long-lead items, as agreed by both parties.

Payment and pricing: Payment is 30 days after assessment and receipt of an undisputed tax invoice (60 days for contracts above R50 million including VAT). Prices are in South African Rand; price adjustment (Option X1) applies 16 months after the base date, with 15% non-adjustable and 85% linked to an index.

Guarantees and bonds: A Parent Company Guarantee (X4) and Performance Bond (X13) will only be required if a financial analysis recommends them. Delay damages apply at 2% per day up to a maximum of 10% per purchase order; low-performance damages are limited to 5% of each line item.

Returnable documents: Submit the completed Schedule A and B forms and proof of experience. Ensure all mandatory forms (e.g. SBD/MBD forms) are included as per the tender pack; failure to submit required documents may lead to disqualification.

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Submission Guidelines

Source: Commercial.zip (TENDER)

Submission method

Electronic submission only, through the Eskom e-Tendering portal at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Tenders placed in the Eskom tender box will not be accepted for this invitation.
A CSD number is required to register for and access the e-Tendering system.
Upload documents under the correct category (Technical, Commercial, Financial) and finalise the submission before the closing time. The system does not allow changes or finalisation after closing.
File limits: no single file may exceed 50MB; the combined size of all uploaded files may not exceed 900MB.
Tenders must be submitted in English.
Closing: 06 November 2026 at 10:00 (SAST). Late tenders are not accepted.
Tender validity: 120 days from the closing date and time.

Mandatory returnables (all must be completed, signed and submitted by closing)

Annexure A (Authorisation Form): authorises the named signatory to bind the bidder; a certified board, member, trustee or partnership resolution, or a joint-venture power of attorney, must be attached.
Annexure B (Acknowledgement Form): confirms receipt of the tender documents and states whether the tender covers the whole or part of the scope.
Annexure C (Tenderer's Particulars).
Annexure D (Integrity Declaration Form): the bidder's declaration under Eskom's Supplier Integrity Pact.
Annexure E (CPA Requirements for Local Goods/Services).
Annexure F (CPA(IG) for Foreign Goods/Services): only if applicable.
Annexure G1 (SBD 6.2 Declaration Certificate for Local Production and Local Content): applies where designated materials are included, supported by the local content schedules in Annexures G2 to G4.
Annexure H (SBD 1 Invitation to Bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page.
Annexure I (SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form): claims preference points under the PPPFA 2022 regulations.
Tax Evaluation questionnaire: not applicable to this tender.

Disqualification risks

Any mandatory returnable omitted or left incomplete by the closing date and time.
Tender not uploaded and finalised on the e-Tendering system before closing.
A tender based on 100% sub-contracting of the scope.
The bidder, or any principal, under restriction to do business with Eskom or a State-Owned Company.
Failure to meet the mandatory technical evaluation threshold.

Evaluation Criteria

Source: Commercial.zip (TENDER)

Evaluation stages

Basic compliance and mandatory returnables.
Mandatory Technical Evaluation Criteria (Schedule A and Schedule B) — pass or fail threshold.
Qualitative technical evaluation (functionality).
Price and specific goals scored under the PPPFA 80/20 or 90/10 system.
Financial analysis of the bidder.

Mandatory Technical Evaluation Criteria

Schedule B must be completed in full for every thermocouple and PT100 tendered. Any item left incomplete makes the tender non-compliant.
Schedule B must state the actual specification of the items to be supplied; ticking, crossing or copying text from Schedule A is non-compliant.
Scoring of Schedule A against Schedule B (total 100):
0 = totally inadequate information supplied
2 = compliant to less than 75% of all spare items
4 = compliant to more than 75% but less than 95% of all items
5 = compliant to more than 95% of all items
Minimum qualifying score: 80%. Bidders below this threshold are not considered for further evaluation.

Experience criterion (20 points)

Proof of at least 3 years' verifiable relevant experience supplying thermocouples and RTDs as listed in Schedule B; previous purchase orders or contracts with contactable references, preferably Eskom or a similar industry.
0 = not provided
2 = verifiable purchase orders but less than 3 years' experience
4 = verifiable purchase orders with 3 to 5 years' experience
4 = verifiable purchase orders and more than 5 years' experience

Price and preference points

Price is scored out of 80 or 90 points; specific goals out of 10 or 20 points, depending on whether the 80/20 or 90/10 system applies.
Price evaluation is inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excludes contingencies in any bill of quantities or activity schedule, and is adjusted for acceptable variations, deviations or alternative tenders. Net present value comparison applies, together with price adjustment factors and exchange rate effects where applicable.
Unconditional discounts are taken into account for evaluation; conditional discounts are not, but are applied when payment is made.
B-BBEE points: Level 1 = 20 (80/20) / 10 (90/10); Level 2 = 18 / 9; Level 3 = 14 / 6; Level 4 = 12 / 5; Level 5 = 8 / 4; Level 6 = 6 / 3; Level 7 = 4 / 2; Level 8 = 2 / 1; non-compliant = 0 / 0.
Ranking: price score plus specific goals score, ranked from highest to lowest.

Objective criteria

SDL&I objectives aligned to Reconstruction and Development Programme goals apply. They are not scored, but the commitments form part of the contract. Bidders who submit the objectives but do not meet Eskom's targets are not disqualified; failure to meet objective criteria may lead to the second-ranked bidder being recommended for award.

Financial analysis

Eskom assesses the financial risk of doing business with the bidder. Where mitigating factors are absent or insufficient, or the risk is too high, the bidder is not considered for award.

Compliance Requirements

Source: Commercial.zip (TENDER)

Registration and eligibility

CSD registration: a CSD number is required to access the Eskom e-Tendering system.
The bidder, or any of its principals, may not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or any State-Owned Company. Ineligible bidders are disqualified.
Sub-contracting: a tender based on 100% sub-contracting of the scope of work is ineligible and will be disqualified.

B-bbee

Evidence to claim preference points: a valid B-BBEE certificate issued by a SANAS accredited verification agency, a sworn affidavit, or a CIPC affidavit.
Supporting documents: proof of ownership or shareholding (preferably CIPC documentation) with a shareholding breakdown; certified ID copies of shareholders; proof of disability where applicable.
Trusts, consortia and joint ventures, including incorporated ones, must submit a consolidated B-BBEE status level verification certificate.
Where B-BBEE is a pre-qualification criterion, proof must be submitted by the closing date and time or the tender is disqualified.
A bidder that does not submit B-BBEE documentation, or submits expired or fraudulent documentation, is not disqualified if otherwise responsive, but scores zero for specific goals and can only score for price.

Local content

SBD 6.2 Declaration Certificate for Local Production and Local Content applies where designated materials are included, supported by the local content declaration schedules (Annexures G2 to G4).
Information on designated materials and thresholds must be submitted by contract award; failure to do so means the tender is not considered for award.

Sheq

Bidders must provide proof of safety, health, environmental and quality systems, policies and capabilities by the closing date and time and/or contract award. All SHEQ costs and personnel must be reflected in the tender.

SDL&I Undertaking

The SDL&I Undertaking (annexure to the invitation) must be completed and submitted by contract award; failure means the tender is not considered for award.

Agent

Where an agent submits on behalf of a principal, an authenticated copy of the authority to act as agent must be submitted as a tender returnable.

Legislation

Bidders must comply with National Treasury Instruction Notes, PPPFA Regulations, the Amended B-BBEE Codes, COIDA, the OHS Act and Eskom's SHEQ requirements, together with any other legislation indicated in the invitation.

Misrepresentation

Misrepresented or falsified information, certificates, affidavits or documents, or evidence of fronting, may disqualify the tender and lead to suspension from business with any State-Owned Company for up to 10 years, and possible imprisonment.

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Description

Source: SHEQ & Contractual.zip (unknown)

Supply and delivery of thermocouples for a period of five (5) years at Lethabo Power Station on an 'as and when required' basis. The contract is for supply only, with delivery to Lethabo Power Station. The tender is classified as high risk for OHS purposes, requiring full compliance with Eskom's OHS specification.

Important Dates

Source: SHEQ & Contractual.zip (unknown)

Closing date: 6 November 2026 at 10:00 (from tender record).

No briefing session or site visit is stated in the document.

Contact Information

Source: SHEQ & Contractual.zip (unknown)

OHS Representative: Sibongile Mtshali (Safety Officer)

Development Team: Diane Maunatlala

No email or telephone numbers are provided in the document.

Project address: Lethabo Power Station, Deneysville / Viljoensdrift Road, Private Bag X415, Vereeniging, 1930 SA

Submission Guidelines

Source: SHEQ & Contractual.zip (unknown)

Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted):

Form A (240-68099512): Tender & Contract Quality Requirements – tenderer's quality representative must complete and sign, confirming Category 4 quality requirements and ISO 9001 clauses.
Annexure B: Acknowledgement of Eskom OHS legal and other requirements – signed by authorised person (CEO/Director/Managing Director) and witnessed.
Health and Safety Plan: must address project OHS risks and align with the OHS specification.
Itemised OHS costing: broken down, not a lump sum.
Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA): with methodology.
Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).
OHS policy signed by CEO, complying with OHS Act Section 7.
OHS competency: CVs and qualifications/certificates.
Method statement template (240-126469599) – to be completed.

Disqualification risks:

Any required returnable form omitted or unsigned.
Non-conformance to Eskom or statutory OHS requirements attracts penalties on the main supplier.
Eskom may verify contractor/supplier management and request testimonials/references for similar work.

Evaluation Criteria

Source: SHEQ & Contractual.zip (unknown)

Quality requirements (Category 4) are evaluated pre-contract award; only one category may be selected.

Section A: QMS Manual, Quality Policy, Quality Objectives – score 3.
Section B: Evidence of QMS in operation – organisation chart, control of external providers, compliance datasheets, preservation, risk register – score 5.
Section E: Form A completed and signed – score 1.
OHS evaluation (Annexure C1) – high risk: all listed OHS returnables must be submitted and compliant.
B-BBEE minimum level: 2 (stated in compliance requirements).

Technical Specifications

Source: SHEQ & Contractual.zip (unknown)

Supply and delivery of thermocouples for a period of five (5) years at Lethabo Power Station on an 'as and when required' basis.

Contract period: 5 years.
Delivery location: Lethabo Power Station, Deneysville / Viljoensdrift Road, Private Bag X415, Vereeniging, 1930 SA.
Scope includes supply and delivery only; no installation or construction.
Quality requirements: ISO 9001 compliance (Category 4) – documented QMS, quality policy, objectives, control of external providers, preservation, risk register.
Materials and equipment must comply with Eskom and national/international standards; datasheets required.
OHS classification: high risk activities – full OHS compliance required.

Compliance Requirements

Source: SHEQ & Contractual.zip (unknown)

B-BBEE: Minimum level 2 required.

CSD registration: not stated.

Tax compliance: not stated.

CIDB grading: not applicable (supply only).

OHS compliance:

Comply with Eskom contractor Health and Safety requirements standard 32-136, OHS specification, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Compensation for Occupational Diseases and Illnesses Act.
After award, align company processes to Eskom OHS policies, procedures, standards.
All employees must undergo relevant Eskom induction.
Main supplier must manage contractors/suppliers: demonstrate selection criteria, notify Eskom before appointment, ensure resources/competencies, monitor via audits, deal with non-conformances.
Section 37(2) agreement to be signed between Eskom and main contractor at time of safety file submission; also between main and appointed contractors.
SHEQ policy required, signed by CEO or Section 16(2) appointee.
No child labour; comply with hazardous work by children regulations.

Section

Source: SHEQ & Contractual.zip (unknown)

Pre-contract award quality requirements: Category 4 applies. Evaluation includes quality management system documentation (ISO 9001), evidence of QMS operation, and completion of Form A. OHS evaluation (Annexure C1) requires all listed returnables to be submitted and compliant. B-BBEE minimum level 2 applies.

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Contact Information

Source: Technical and NEC.zip (unknown)

Technical evaluation team:

Bert Kolker, Snr Advisor Engineering
C. Wood, Engineer
M. Phadi, Maintenance

Contract enquiries (Engineering Contract Strategies):

Telephone: 011 803 3008
Fax: 086 539 1902
Website: www.ecs.co.za

Supply Manager (Lethabo Power Station):

Address: Lethabo Power Station, Private Bag X 415, Vereeniging, 1930

Submission Guidelines

Source: Technical and NEC.zip (unknown)

Returnable documents:

Completed Schedule A and B: every item tendered must be completed in Schedule B with the actual specification of the item to be supplied, not a copy of Schedule A. Copying text from A to B is treated as non-compliant.
Proof of capability and experience: verifiable evidence of at least 3 years' relevant experience supplying thermocouples as specified in Schedule B, e.g. previous purchase orders with contact details, preferably from Eskom or a similar industry.

Disqualification risks:

Any item in Schedule B left incomplete.
Schedule B completed with tick or cross marks instead of actual specification text.
Copying Schedule A text into Schedule B.
Failure to submit the required experience proof.

Evaluation Criteria

Source: Technical and NEC.zip (unknown)

Technical evaluation threshold: minimum weighted final score of 80%.

Mandatory criteria:

Completed Schedule A and B as described under submission guidelines. Non-completion of any item renders the bidder non-compliant.

Qualitative criteria (total 100 points):

Experience (20 points):
0 = not provided
2 = verifiable purchase orders but fewer than 3
4 = verifiable purchase orders covering 3–5 years
5 = verifiable purchase orders covering more than 5 years
Compliance of Schedule A vs Schedule B (80 points):
0 = totally inadequate information
2 = compliant with less than 75% of all spare items
4 = compliant with more than 75% but less than 95% of items
5 = compliant with more than 95% of items

Scoring definitions:

5 = fully compliant, no technical risk
4 = compliant with acceptable risks/exceptions/conditions
2 = non-compliant with unacceptable risks/exceptions/conditions
0 = totally deficient or non-responsive

Acceptable technical risk: equivalent alternative supplied with higher specifications where exact specification cannot be met (e.g. thermocouple heads or material).

Unacceptable technical risk: non-equivalent products of inferior quality or specification.

Unacceptable exceptions/conditions: deviations to any part of the technical schedules without alternate solutions; generic, incomplete bid not tailored to the scope.

Technical Specifications

Source: Technical and NEC.zip (unknown)

Scope: Supply and delivery of thermocouples and RTDs to Lethabo Power Station for stock replenishment on an as-and-when-required basis for five years.

Site: Lethabo Power Station, a coal-fired station in the Free State with six 618 MW units (total installed capacity 3 708 MW).

Contract type: NEC3 Supply Contract (SC3), April 2013 edition.

Goods: Thermocouples and RTDs as specified in Schedule A and B. Key requirements include:

Type K thermocouples and RTDs (dual junction for some items).
Various sheath diameters, design lengths, sheath materials (e.g. MS, SS, SS 25/20, SS GR316, SS GR18/8).
Process fittings: BSP threads (1", 3/4", 1/2", 3/8"), compression fittings, bayonets.
Wire colour coding: Yellow + / Red - (where applicable).
Grounded or ungrounded junctions as specified.
Head types: BZA, BSS or NB3 with screwed-type terminal connectors (where applicable).
Cable entries: M20 x 1.5 (where applicable).
Ceramic coating from hex collar to tip for certain items.
Spring-tensioned thermocouples allowing 5 mm movement for certain items.
Specific items with soft tails, flexible tails in tubing, extension leads (e.g. 8000 mm), and special spring/bayonet coupling requirements.

Supplier must keep minimum consignment stock for items not kept at supplier's warehouse and for long-lead items, as agreed by both parties.

Financial Requirements

Source: Technical and NEC.zip (unknown)

Payment terms:

Standard: 30 days after assessment and receipt of undisputed tax invoice.
For contracts valued above R50 000 000 (including VAT): 60 days.
Interest on late payments: publicly quoted prime rate of Standard Bank of South Africa, calculated on a 365-day year.

Price adjustment:

Option X1 applies: CPA (Contract Price Adjustment) applied 16 months after base date.
Base date for indices: one month before tender closing date.
Price adjustment factor: 15% non-adjustable, 85% linked to an index.

Currency: South African Rand.

Guarantees and bonds:

Parent Company Guarantee (X4) and Performance Bond (X13) will only be required if financial analysis recommends them.

Insurance:

Supplier must provide insurances per Insurance Table A (e.g. loss/damage to goods, liability for property damage and bodily injury).
Purchaser provides insurances per Insurance Table B (all risk, contract works, environmental, public liability, etc.).

Liability limits:

Supplier's liability for indirect/consequential loss: R0.
Supplier's total liability limited to total contract price.
End of liability date: 24 months after delivery of goods per purchase order.

Compliance Requirements

Source: Technical and NEC.zip (unknown)

B-bbee:

Supplier must notify Purchaser within 7 days of any change in B-BBEE status.
Updated verification certificate and supporting documents must be submitted within 30 days of notification.
If B-BBEE status decreases, Purchaser may renegotiate or terminate the contract.
Failure to notify may constitute grounds for termination.

Joint ventures:

Jointly and severally liable for contract performance.
Must notify Supply Manager of key person with authority to bind within 2 weeks of contract date.
Composition of joint venture cannot be altered without written consent.

Confidentiality:

Supplier must not disclose contract information without consent.
Images of goods require prior written consent of Supply Manager.

Ethics:

Prohibited actions (coercive, collusive, corrupt, fraudulent, obstructive) are grounds for termination.

Health, safety and environment:

Supplier must comply with all applicable health, safety and environmental laws and regulations.

Tax invoice:

Must include Purchaser's VAT number 4740101508 on each invoice.

Cession, delegation and assignment:

Supplier cannot cede, delegate or assign rights/obligations without written consent.

Supply and delivery of thermocouples for five years at lethabo power station (as and when required)

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Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Section 217

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Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA)

Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (PRECCA)

Public Procurement Act, 2024 (PPA)

Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)

Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA)

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Typical Documents

Core procurement rules

Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Section 217

Eskom

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APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROVISION OF SAFE CODE AND COMBINATION CHANGE SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS AT THE DEEC

Supplier Readiness Hub

Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA)

Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (PRECCA)

Public Procurement Act, 2024 (PPA)

Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)

Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA)

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROVISION OF SAFE CODE AND COMBINATION CHANGE SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS AT THE DEEC

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DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, AND COMMISSIONING FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FIRE WATER PUMP STATIONS AND THE BOOSTER PUMP STATION AT ORTIA FOR A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS

Rendering of carpet cleaning services within Johannesburg Regional Office and NDPWI various Magistrate courts for a period of thirty six (36) months as and when the service is needed.

Mast/tower climbing and rescue training - Three-year contract with an option to extend for further 2 years.

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE CLEANING, HYGIENE, FUMIGATION, PEST CONTROL AND FOGGING SERVICES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CO-OPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS (COGTA) FOR THE PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX MONTHS AT NO 15 MARSHALL STREET, FERREIRAS DORP, JOHANNESBURG

ESTABLISHMENT OF A PANEL FOR THE SUPPLY AND APPLICATION OF HERBICIDES ON ROADS, PEST CONTROL AND FUMIGATION SERVICES ACROSS ALL FACILITIES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS IN THE GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF ROADS AND TRANSPORT, AS AND WHEN REQUIRED.

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