Eoi/rfi e3613nwdxou: ESKOM expression of interest for 10,000 m² land parcel in moretele and madibeng, north west province

Returnable document

• E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form: a mandatory returnable that must be completed in full and submitted to Eskom within the prescribed period. An incomplete or missing form makes the bid non-responsive and disqualifies the bidder from the procurement process.
• The form requires the enquiry number, business or joint-venture name, contact person, landline, cellphone and email address, plus the tenderer's acknowledgement that self-training through the e-Tendering Noddy Guide, video or clarification meeting has been completed and that the tenderer can operate the e-Tendering solution.
• The form must be signed by an authorised signatory, with designation and date.

Mandatory returnable: E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form.

• Must be completed in full and submitted to Eskom within the prescribed period.
• Failure to complete and submit it renders the tenderer non-responsive and disqualifies the bid from the procurement process.
• Captures the enquiry number, business or JV name, contact person, landline, cellphone and email address, and the tenderer's confirmation of e-Tendering self-training.
• Requires an authorised signature, designation and date.

Non-submission or incomplete completion of the E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form renders the bid non-responsive and results in disqualification from the procurement process.

Acquisition of 10 000 m² of land for Eskom's Distribution Division, located within the Moretele and Madibeng areas or their borders in the North West Province.

Mandatory returnable

• E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form: confirms the tenderer has completed e-Tendering self-training and can operate the e-Tendering solution; must be fully completed and submitted within the prescribed period or the bid is disqualified.

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd (Distribution Division) invites expressions of interest from property owners, developers, landlords and authorised representatives for the straight-out acquisition of vacant land (minimum 10,000 m²) for an Eskom Customer Network Centre (CNC). The property will support Eskom's operational, administrative, storage, logistics and related business requirements. The preferred location is within the Moretele and Madibeng areas of the North West Province. The purpose is to identify suitable strategic landholdings that can accommodate current and/or future operational requirements.

Closing date: 23 October 2026 at 10:00 (South African Standard Time).

No briefing session or site visit is stated.

Enquiries:

• Contact: Collete Mkhatshwa (also given as Collete Mkhatshwa)
• Role: Assistant Procurement Officer
• Email: [email protected] (also given as [email protected])
• Telephone: 014 523 7140

Submission address (electronic):

• Eskom E-tendering portal: https://etendering.eskom.co.za

Submission method: electronic upload only via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. No hard copies accepted; no zip/condensed files allowed. All documents must be in PDF and Excel format. Upload size per document: 500 MB; total submission restricted to 4 GB. If resubmitting, the latest version only is accepted; previous submissions become null and void. Submission status must be indicated as 'complete'.

Returnable information (include but not limited to):

• Property location and site layout plans
• Land extent in square metres and hectares
• Utility capacities (power, water)
• Title, zoning, and approval status
• Availability date
• Proxy letter / proof of ownership
• Contact details of owner or authorised representative
• Confirmation of authority to offer property for sale
• GPS coordinates
• Farm name (where applicable)
• Purchase price / commercial terms (mandatory)
• Purchase price and/or commercial terms are mandatory; indicative prices are optional.

Selection based on details submitted in the EOI. Shortlisted properties may be subject to detailed due diligence including: physical site inspection, land survey, property valuation, town planning assessment, environmental assessment, geotechnical investigation, engineering services assessment, traffic/access assessment, title deed and legal due diligence, municipal rates and services verification, land-use and zoning verification, infrastructure capacity assessment, and any other investigation considered necessary.

Submission of an EOI does not guarantee that the property will be shortlisted or acquired. Eskom reserves the right to reject any or all EOIs and to amend or terminate the process at its discretion.

Purpose: Eskom Distribution Division seeks to acquire 10,000 m² of vacant land within the Moretele and Madibeng areas of the North West Province for the establishment and operation of an Eskom Customer Network Centre (CNC). The property must support operational, administrative, storage, logistics and related business requirements.

Required facility characteristics:

• Land size: minimum 10,000 m² (1 hectare). Larger properties may be considered if the additional land offers strategic or development advantages.
• Location: within or close proximity to identified areas; direct or practical access from a public road; reasonable access to public transport amenities for staff.
• Zoning: existing zoning and permitted land uses must be disclosed. Where rezoning, consent use, subdivision or other approvals are needed, this must be disclosed in the submission.
• Municipal services: indicate availability and proximity of electricity, water, sewerage/sanitation, stormwater, telecommunications, refuse removal and other municipal services. If not available, provide nearest infrastructure and known capacity constraints.
• Topography: preference for relatively level or gently sloping land that can be developed without excessive earthworks.

Preferred locations: Maboloka, Fafung, Klipvoorstad, Ramokokastad, Mmorogong, Phadi, Bojating, Phalane, Haartebeesfontein–Lethabong, Madinyane, Mmalerato, Rietgat, Rietview. Land in surrounding communities or between these areas may be considered if suitable accessibility and meets minimum technical and legal requirements.

Respondents must provide contact details of the owner or authorised representative, company registration number, a brief description of previous experience and the solution that can be offered, and confirm authority to offer the property for sale.

Purchase price and/or commercial terms are mandatory. Indicative prices are optional and only for use in RFIs.

Purchase price and/or commercial terms are mandatory for respondents to provide. Indicative prices are optional and only for use in RFIs.

No bid security, bonds, guarantees, retention or payment terms are specified in the document.

Respondents must be property owners, developers, landlords or authorised representatives with legal authority to offer the property for sale. Proof of ownership or a proxy letter is required.

No CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level, CIDB grading or other compliance thresholds are stated in the document.

This is an expression of interest to test the market for available land, not an invitation to bid. Submission of an EOI does not constitute a commitment by Eskom to acquire the property. Eskom retains the right to conduct site inspections, request additional information, and engage selectively with respondents. Eskom may reject any or all EOIs regardlessly, and may terminate, amend or disqualify participants at any stage without notice. All information submitted may be used without acknowledging the source, and no rights (including intellectual property) are granted. No part of any submission is treated as confidential; respondents should not submit sensitive or confidential information. All costs of responding are for the respondent's own account.

The EOI is a market-testing exercise. Eskom reserves the right to reject any or all EOIs, terminate participation of any party, and amend or terminate the process without notice. No information submitted will be confidential. Respondents are solely responsible for all costs incurred. Submission does not guarantee shortlisting or acquisition. Interested parties with built-up facilities ready for immediate occupation with clear legal title are invited to submit proposals via the Eskom E-tendering page.

Minimum land size: 10,000 m² (1 hectare). Location: within or close proximity to identified areas (Maboloka, Fafung, Klipvoorstad, Ramokokastad, Mmorogong, Phadi, Bojating, Phalane, Haartebeesfontein–Lethabong, Madinyane, Mmalerato, Rietgat, Rietview). Must have direct or practical access from a public road, and reasonable access to public transport. Zoning and permitted land uses must be disclosed. Municipal services: electricity, water, sewerage, stormwater, telecommunications, refuse removal must be indicated. Topography: preference for level or gently sloping land. Respondents must provide title, zoning, approval status, availability date, proxy letter/proof of ownership, GPS coordinates, purchase price/commercial terms.

Enquiries: Collete Mkhatshwa, Assistant Procurement Officer, telephone 014 523 7140, email [email protected] (also given as [email protected]).