Expression of interest: sale of vacant land (6000–7000 sqm) to ESKOM in modimolle, limpopo

Eskom Distribution seeks expressions of interest from property owners and authorised agents for the acquisition of land in Modimolle, Limpopo Operating Unit. The land will be used for storage of poles, transformers, and park homes. Required area: 6000–7000 square metres. Land must be close to the Eskom CNC, reasonably flat, and ready for occupation with all permissions in place.

Closing date: 12 November 2026

Closing time: 10:00 (South African Standard Time)

Enquiries:

• Contact: Constance Sekhuto
• Email: [email protected]

EOI signatory:

• Name: Madimetja Phalane
• Role: Manager Procurement
• Telephone: 016 457 5925
• Email: [email protected]

Submission method: electronic only, via the Eskom E-tendering site at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. No hard copies accepted.

• Upload all documents in PDF format; Excel format also accepted for certain documents.
• Maximum upload size: 500 MB per document, total submission limited to 4 GB.
• No zip or compressed files allowed.
• If resubmitting, only the latest version is accepted; earlier versions become null and void.
• Ensure the submission status is marked as complete.
• Returnable documents (must be provided for evaluation):
• Company profile: summary including company registration number and company structure.
• Business proposal: covering the scope of work described in the EOI.
• Details of the land: name of owner, contact details, location, size, layout, amenities, and proof of ownership.

Company profile (including registration number and structure) and business proposal (covering scope of work) must be submitted.

This is an expression of interest (EOI) for market testing, not a formal bid invitation.

• No evaluation will be conducted if all required information is not provided.
• Selection will be based on the details submitted in the EOI.
• Shortlisted offers will be inspected by Eskom, including site inspection of the land.
• Preference will be given to:
• Suitability of location.
• Flat land.
• Land ready for possession and occupation with all necessary permissions and approvals in place.
• Eskom reserves the right to reject any or all expressions of interest.

Eskom Distribution seeks to acquire land on an outright purchase basis for its Limpopo Operating Unit in Modimolle.

• Required land area: 6000–7000 square metres.
• Land must be close to the Eskom CNC (Customer Network Centre) in Modimolle.
• Land will be used to store poles, transformers, and park homes for the Modimolle CNC.
• Land must be reasonably flat.
• Land must be ready for possession and occupation, with all necessary permissions and approvals in place.
• Clear and unambiguous ownership documents are required.
• Preference given to suitable location and flat land.

Submission must be made electronically via the Eskom Tender bulletin site on the Eskom E-tendering page.

Company profile must be submitted, including company registration number and company structure.

Shortlisted offers will be inspected by Eskom, which may include site inspection of the offered land.

Eligibility:

• Only property owners or authorised agents may respond.
• Must provide proof of ownership or authorisation.
• Must provide company registration number.
• Land must have clear and unambiguous ownership documents.

This EOI is a market-testing exercise and does not constitute a formal tender invitation.

• Eskom may, at its discretion and without notice, terminate participation, disqualify any participant, or amend or terminate the EOI process.
• Information submitted may be used by Eskom without acknowledging the source, and respondents gain no rights to any solution or intellectual property.
• No information submitted will be treated as confidential; respondents should not submit sensitive or confidential information.
• Respondents are responsible for all costs incurred in responding; Eskom will not bear any costs.
• By submitting, respondents accept the terms and conditions governing the process.

This EOI is a market-testing exercise and not a formal tender. Eskom may terminate or amend the process at any time. Information submitted is not confidential and may be used without acknowledgement. Respondents bear all costs. By submitting, respondents accept the terms and conditions.

No evaluation will be carried out if all required information is not provided. Selection based on details submitted; shortlisted offers inspected.

The eTendering system is a web-based platform that allows suppliers to upload their tender documents electronically, replacing the manual submission at Eskom tender offices. Suppliers must register on the system and will receive an OTP for verification.

Submission is electronic only via the Eskom eTendering system (https://eTendering.eskom.co.za). Bidders must register on the system and have a CSD number to gain access. Upload tender documents under the correct category (technical, commercial, finance, etc.). Each file must not exceed 50MB; total upload size must not exceed 900MB. Finalise the submission by clicking 'Finalize Submission' and then 'Finalise and Close Submission'. Keep the confirmation email with the submission ID for future reference. No physical submission is required.

No evaluation criteria are stated in the provided document. Bidders must have a CSD number and be registered on the eTendering system to participate.

The eTendering system replaces physical submission of tender documents at Eskom offices. Bidders upload their tender documents electronically. Registration on the system is required before access is granted. An OTP (one-time pin) is sent to the bidder's cell phone and email for verification.

Bidders must have a CSD (Central Supplier Database) number to access the eTendering system. No other compliance requirements are stated in the provided document.