Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Duvha Power Station - WITBANK - WITBANK - 1035
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
30 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-176517
Supply and delivery of various gaskets, pressure seals, o-rings, packing and other commodities required for outage work at eskom's duvha power station in mpumalanga. Bids close on 5 november 2026 at 10:00 and are handled through eskom's e-tendering solution. The single most consequential item is the mandatory e-tendering training acknowledgement form: IT must be fully completed, signed and returned within the prescribed period, and an incomplete or late form makes the bid non-responsive and disqualifies the bidder.
Mandatory returnable — E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form (Annexure): must be fully completed, signed and returned to Eskom within the prescribed period; an incomplete form, or one submitted outside that period, makes the bid non-responsive and disqualifies the bidder.
E-tendering capability — the acknowledgement confirms the bidder has completed self-training on Eskom's e-Tendering solution via the Noddy Guide, the training video or a clarification meeting, and can operate the system.
Form details to capture — enquiry number, business or joint venture name, contact person, landline, cellphone, email address, authorised signature, designation and date.
Scope of supply — various gaskets, pressure seals, O-rings, packing and other commodities for outage work at Duvha Power Station, Mpumalanga.
Closing — 5 November 2026 at 10:00.
Procuring entity — Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; the bid process runs through Eskom's e-Tendering solution.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Duvha Power Station - WITBANK - WITBANK - 1035
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Description
30 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
05 Nov
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
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.
Annex-e_Local Content Declaration-Supporting Schedule to Annex C.pdf
559-212292277 Technical Evaluation strategy for the supply of gaskets and packing for outages (Rev 1).pdf
Supply and delivery of various gaskets, pressure seals, O-rings, packing and other commodities for outages at Duvha Power Station. The tender is issued by Eskom and managed by Group Technology, with technical evaluation criteria defined in a strategy document.
etendering-user-verification-1.mp4
How-to-register-on-etendering-1.mp4
How-to-locate-the-etendering-site-1.mp4
Gx Division Contractor Criminal check.final (005).pdf
Supply and delivery of various gaskets, pressure seals, O-rings, packing and other commodities for outages at Duvha Power Station, under a contract issued by Eskom.
NEC3 SC Variour commodities 30102026 R1.pdf
Supply and delivery of various gaskets, pressure seals, O-rings, packing and other commodities for outages at Duvha Power Station, under an NEC3 Supply Short Contract (SSC3). The contract is a once-off batch order with delivery by 09 November 2026, and includes a price schedule of 58 items with quantities, lead times, and rates.
E-Tenderers’ E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form.pdf
Supply and delivery of various gaskets, pressure seals, O-rings, packing and other commodities for outages at Duvha Power Station, procured by Eskom in Mpumalanga. The tender requires bidders to complete mandatory e-tendering training and submit the training acknowledgement form to avoid disqualification.
559-212255471 SOW for the Supply of gaskets and packing for outages (Rev 2).pdf
Supply and delivery of various gaskets, pressure seals, O-rings, gland packing and related commodities for outages at Duvha Power Station, Mpumalanga. The scope covers sheet gaskets, spiral wound gaskets, gland packing, pressure seals, O-rings and other items, with quantities specified for three outages. At least 60% of gaskets and packing must be manufactured locally in South Africa.
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This procurement covers the supply of various gaskets, pressure seals, O-rings, packing, and other related commodities for outages at Duvha Power Station. The scope is detailed in the Statement of Work document 559-212255471. The technical evaluation strategy applies to Group Technology and relevant stakeholders, including Duvha Power Station.
Contact Information
Source: 559-212292277 Technical Evaluation strategy for the supply of gaskets and packing for outages (Rev 1).pdf (unknown)Technical Evaluation Team (TET) members:
Submission Guidelines
Source: 559-212292277 Technical Evaluation strategy for the supply of gaskets and packing for outages (Rev 1).pdf (unknown)Returnable documents:
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 559-212292277 Technical Evaluation strategy for the supply of gaskets and packing for outages (Rev 1).pdf (unknown)Evaluation stages:
Minimum qualifying technical score: 70% (weighted final score).
Preference points system: not stated in this document.
Acceptable technical risks (allowable with conditions):
Unacceptable technical risks (lead to disqualification):
Technical exceptions/conditions:
Technical Specifications
Source: 559-212292277 Technical Evaluation strategy for the supply of gaskets and packing for outages (Rev 1).pdf (unknown)Scope: Supply and delivery of various gaskets, pressure seals, O-rings, packing and other commodities for outages at Duvha Power Station.
The document defines the technical evaluation criteria for the supply, referencing the Statement of Work document 559-212255471.
Gasket types to be supplied (data sheets required for each):
Data sheet content requirements:
Experience & Qualifications
Source: 559-212292277 Technical Evaluation strategy for the supply of gaskets and packing for outages (Rev 1).pdfThe evaluation strategy refers to the Statement of Work (559-212255471) for the supply of gaskets and packing for outages.
Technical Evaluation Team members and their designations are listed, including the Outage Controller, Chief Engineer, and Engineer.
The minimum technical threshold is 70% weighted final score.
Acceptable technical risks: local content between 50% and 60%.
Unacceptable technical risks include: large number of critical exceptions to scope, incomplete data sheets, welding not acceptable per Eskom standards, and local content below 50%.
Quality Management
Source: 559-212292277 Technical Evaluation strategy for the supply of gaskets and packing for outages (Rev 1).pdfQuality and testing requirements:
Compliance Requirements
Source: 559-212292277 Technical Evaluation strategy for the supply of gaskets and packing for outages (Rev 1).pdf (unknown)Local production:
Welding certification:
Other compliance:
Section
Source: 559-212292277 Technical Evaluation strategy for the supply of gaskets and packing for outages (Rev 1).pdfTechnical evaluation threshold: 70% minimum weighted final score.
Qualitative criteria scoring:
Acceptable technical risk: local content between 50% and 60%.
Unacceptable technical risks: large number of critical exceptions, incomplete data sheets, welding not acceptable per Eskom standards, local content below 50%.
Description
Source: Gx Division Contractor Criminal check.final (005).pdfThis document is a security briefing note from Eskom Generation Division, not the tender specification. It establishes that all Generation power stations are designated as National Key Points, and that contractor employees must undergo criminal background screening before being granted access to site. The screening process applies to all contractor and subcontractor employees and is a mandatory condition of the tender/contract. Responsibilities are assigned to procurement managers, project managers, and security managers, but the document does not describe the goods to be procured (gaskets, pressure seals, O'rings, packing, etc.).
Important Dates
Source: Gx Division Contractor Criminal check.final (005).pdf (unknown)The document does not specify a closing date, briefing session, or site visit. The only date mentioned is the briefing note revision date (1 March 2024), which is not a tender deadline.
Contact Information
Source: Gx Division Contractor Criminal check.final (005).pdf (unknown)Contact: Rhulani Mathebula
Role: Group Executive: Generation Division (Acting)
Telephone: 011 800 5228
Submission Guidelines
Source: Gx Division Contractor Criminal check.final (005).pdf (unknown)Returnable documents:
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Gx Division Contractor Criminal check.final (005).pdf (unknown)Criminal clearance is a mandatory condition for contract award and site access.
Technical Specifications
Source: Gx Division Contractor Criminal check.final (005).pdf (unknown)No technical specifications for the supply of gaskets, pressure seals, O'rings, packing or other commodities are provided in this document. The document only covers criminal clearance/screening requirements for contractors accessing power stations.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Gx Division Contractor Criminal check.final (005).pdf (unknown)Criminal clearance:
Relevant legislation:
Health & Safety
Source: Gx Division Contractor Criminal check.final (005).pdfNo specific health and safety requirements are described beyond the security screening obligations. The document mentions 'security of our people and assets' but provides no OHS plan, certification, or compliance details.
Submission Guidelines
Source: E-Tenderers’ E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form.pdf (unknown)Mandatory returnable document
Disqualification risk
Evaluation Criteria
Source: E-Tenderers’ E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form.pdf (unknown)Responsiveness check
Compliance Requirements
Source: E-Tenderers’ E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form.pdf (unknown)E-Tendering compliance
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
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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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
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Address
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Duvha Power Station - WITBANK - WITBANK - 1035
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
9
Last checked
31 Oct 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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Median Estimate
R 720 068
Range
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