Supply and delivery of 50% drain valve (DN200/DN250 wedge gate valve) at tutuka power station – once-off order

Supply and delivery of a 50% drain valve at Tutuka Power Station, once-off order. Tender is open to all.

• Closing date: 03 November 2026 at 10h00
• Clarification queries deadline: at least 5 working days before 03 November 2026
• No clarification meeting or site visit will be held.
• Tender validity: 120 days from closing date.

• Eskom Representative: Thami Ngele
• Email: [email protected]
• Fraud and corruption reporting: 0800 11 2722, [email protected]

Submit via the Eskom E-Tendering site (Eskom Tender Bulletin).

• Method: electronic only. No hard copies accepted.
• All documents must be uploaded in PDF format under the folders Technical, Commercial, Financial, and other.
• The price list must be submitted in PDF and in Excel format.
• No zipped/compressed files allowed.
• Per document maximum upload size: 500 MB; total submission limited to 4 GB.
• If resubmitting, only the latest version is accepted; all prior submissions become null and void.
• Ensure the submission status is marked as complete.
• Tenders must remain valid for 120 days from the closing date.
• Closing date and time: 03 November 2026 at 10h00. Late tenders are not accepted.

Returnable forms (disqualifiable at closing if missing):

• Annexure A (Authorisation Form) – authorises the signatory.
• Annexure B (Acknowledgement Form) – acknowledges receipt and understanding of documents.
• Annexure C (Tenderer's Particulars) – bidder contact and company details.
• Annexure D (Integrity Pact Declaration) – commits to ethical conduct; Forging this disqualifies.
• Annexure E (CPA Requirements for Local Goods/Services) – declares local content compliance.
• Annexure F (CPA Imported Goods/Services) – only if imported goods/services are offered.
• Annexure G1–G4 (SBD 6.2 and Local Content Declarations) – evidence of local content percentage.
• Annexure H (SBD 1 Invitation to Bid) – completes the offer.
• Annexure J (SBD 4 Bidders Disclosure) – discloses interest/connections with state.

Non-disqualifiable returnables (if missing, will be requested, but failure leads to disqualification):

• Annexure I (SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form) – claims B-BBEE points; if missing, scores zero but is not disqualified.

Required before award:

• CSD registration number/report (mandatory).
• Tax clearance (certified copy) for those not on CSD with a SARS PIN.
• B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
• COIDA certificate of good standing (South African tenderers).
• Annual financial statements (for financial viability).

Evaluation is in two stages: functionality (technical) then price and specific goals.

Functionality (pass/fail, minimum 70%):

• 60% – Submit clear colour photographs confirming stockholding capability of DN200/DN250 wedge gate valves. Scoring: 0 points – no valve on hand; 2 points – 1 valve on hand; 5 points – 2 or more valves readily available and confirmed. A site visit will be conducted to confirm.
• 40% – Delivery lead time commitment. Scoring: 0 – no submission; 2 – delivery within 4 weeks; 4 – within 2 weeks; 5 – within 7 days.

Tenderers scoring below 70% are disqualified.

Price and specific goals:

• Price scored out of 80/90 points; specific goals out of 20/10, using the 80/20 or 90/10 preference system. If uncertain, the lowest acceptable tender will determine the applicable system.
• Ranking: price plus specific goals, highest total wins.
• Price evaluation per SBD 6.1, with unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts not considered during evaluation.

Specific goals (B-BBEE status points under 80/20):

• Level 1 – 20 points; Level 2 – 18; Level 3 – 14; Level 4 – 12; Level 5 – 8; Level 6 – 6; Level 7 – 4; Level 8 – 2; Non-compliant – 0.
• Proof required: valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, proof of ownership/shareholding (CIPC), certified ID copies of shareholders, proof of disability (if claiming), consolidated certificate for trusts/JVs.

Objective criteria:

• SDL&I objectives are not scored but become contractual obligations; completing them is mandatory for award.

Supply and delivery of a 50% drain valve (DN200/DN250 wedge gate valve) at Tutuka Power Station, as a once-off order.

• Must supply clear colour photographs demonstrating stockholding of the valves at time of bidding.
• Must provide a detailed Certificate of Manufacture for the valve.
• Delivery lead time is a scored criterion; bidders must commit to a delivery period (see evaluation criteria).
• Successful bidder may need to provide cataloguing information and label all materials per Eskom labelling specifications.
• Local content threshold applies to valves: 70% local production and content.

Pricing schedule/BOQ must be completed and submitted in PDF and Excel. Price list in PDF and Excel. Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetic errors. Unconditional discounts considered. Conditional discounts not considered in evaluation. Cataloguing line item may be required if cataloguing needed.

Pricing schedule/BOQ must be completed and submitted in PDF and Excel. Price list must be in PDF and Excel.

• Prices will be evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, and adjusted for any acceptable variations.
• Unconditional discounts will be considered in evaluation; conditional discounts only at payment.
• Payment terms: Eskom pays within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoice for contracts below R50 million incl. VAT; within 60 days for contracts above R50 million incl. VAT.
• Security for performance (performance bond or demand guarantee) if required — must be from an Eskom-approved financial institution.

Mandatory eligibility: no restriction to do business with Eskom or state-owned companies; not on sanctions lists; no more than one tender (unless JV with joint and several liability); no conflict of interest; not restricted by National Treasury or on Tender Defaulters list; not restricted by Eskom; must not subcontract 100% of scope.

Mandatory contractual requirement (prior to award): CSD registration.

Additional contractual requirements (may apply): SHEQ requirements and financial viability (annual financial statements).

• Tax clearance: foreign tenderers with footprint in SA and local tenderers not on CSD must submit certified copy; foreign without SA footprint must complete SBD 1 but no proof of tax compliance needed.
• COIDA: South African tenderers must provide original certificate of good standing or proof of application.
• B-BBEE: proof of B-BBEE status level required; if annual revenue up to R10m – sworn affidavit; up to R50m – QSE certificate or affidavit if 51% black-owned; above R50m – valid B-BBEE certificate.
• Employment Equity: designated employers must provide proof of compliance.
• CIDB grading not applicable (supply of goods, not construction).
• Local content: valves must have 70% local content; SBD 6.2 and local content declarations required.
• NIPP: only applicable if imported content is USD 5 million or more.

SHEQ requirements may apply as contractual requirements. COIDA certificate of good standing or proof of application required from South African tenderers. Other safety documents as per scope: Annexure B, SHE Policy, Risk Assessment, Letter of good standing.

Contract conditions are the NEC SC. Security for performance may be required; if so, bidder must select two minimum financial institutions from Eskom's approved list. Payment terms: 30 days for contracts below R50m, 60 days for above. Subcontracting with subsidiary companies is discouraged and must be declared; may be interpreted as fronting. Main contractors must not subcontract 100% of scope. Tender validity is 120 days.

Additional details: functionality threshold 70%, price scored out of 80/90, specific goals out of 20/10. Objective criteria apply – SDL&I. B-BBEE points per status level. Local content 70% for valves. NIPP applies for imported content ≥ USD 5 million.