ESKOM invites tenders for the purchase and removal of scrap ferrous metal from lethabo power station on an 'as and when' required basis over 24 months. This contract is for scrap dealers and recyclers capable of handling materials like steel, electrical components, and line hardware. The successful bidder will be responsible for collection, weighing, and removal under ESKOM supervision.
Key Requirements
• Submit tender electronically via ESKOM e-tendering site by 06 july 2026 at 10h00; NO hard copies accepted. • Pricing must be submitted as itac percentages for material classifications (heavy metal, subgrade, contaminated) and will be evaluated out of 80 points. • Mandatory returnables at closing include annexures a-h (e.g., Pricing schedule, authorization form, sbd forms) and proof of csd registration; missing disqualifiable documents leads to disqualification. • Bidders must meet eligibility criteria including NO restrictions to do business with ESKOM, NO conflict of interest, and valid tax compliance (where applicable). • A non-compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 25 june 2026 via microsoft teams. • The successful tenderer must handle all logistics including weighing vehicles, obtaining site permits, and loading scrap under ESKOM supervision. • Contractual requirements include a valid coida certificate, second-hand goods act certificate for scrap dealers, and completion of a safety and environmental file before work starts.
Purchase and removal of scrap ferrous metal (steel, sub-grade, ct's, vt's, steel cages, porcelain, rubber, recloser/breakers, insulators, isolators and linehardware) at lethabo power station on “as and when” required basis for a contract period of 24 months
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Description
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Lethabo PS.pdf
Important Dates
19 Jun
2026
PUBLICATION
Tender Published
Tender was published
06 Jul
2026
DEADLINE
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Eskom invites tenders for a 24-month enabling agreement for the purchase and removal of scrap ferrous metal at Lethabo Power Station on an 'as and when' required basis. The contract involves various scrap types including steel, electrical components, and hardware. Submission is electronic via Eskom's e-tendering portal.
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* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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Purchase and removal of scrap ferrous metal (Steel, Sub-Grade, CT's, VT's, Steel Cages, Porcelain, Rubber, Recloser/Breakers, Insulators, Isolators and line hardware) at Lethabo Power Station.
Contract period: 24 months on an “as and when” required basis.
The successful tenderer must weigh their vehicle empty and produce a weighbridge certificate before loading.
After loading, an Eskom representative will accompany the scrap dealer to weigh the scrap material.
Payment is based on actual weight at the end of the month's collections.
Operational requirements: All truck drivers need a valid induction permit; trucks must have a valid vehicle permit and be roadworthy; green colour-coded skips may be placed at strategic areas; cutting equipment must be declared and permitted; during outages, daily collection including weekends is required; all loading under Eskom site agent supervision; safety file approval and induction required before work starts; goods identified by Eskom.
Important Dates
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Lethabo PS.pdf (TENDER)
Closing date and time: 06 July 2026 at 10h00.
Tender validity period: 90 days (12 weeks).
Non-compulsory clarification meeting: 25 June 2026 at 10h00 via Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: E3084GXMPLET).
Deadline for clarification queries: 3 working days before the tender submission deadline.
Site visit: Not specified.
Contact Information
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Lethabo PS.pdf (TENDER)
Submission address: Electronic submission via Eskom E-tendering site.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Lethabo PS.pdf (TENDER)
Submit electronically via Eskom E-tendering site by the stipulated closing date and time.
The deadline is 06 July 2026 at 10h00. Late tenders will not be accepted.
Upload documents under the folders Technical, Commercial, Financial, and other.
All documents must be in PDF and Excel format. Limit is 50MB per file and total submission of 900MB per submission.
No Zip/condense files can be uploaded. No hard copy will be accepted.
If you resubmit your tender, only the latest version will be accepted; previous submissions become null and void.
Ensure submission status is indicated as complete.
Mandatory returnables required at tender closing (disqualifiable) must be fully completed, signed if required, and submitted by the deadline. Failure will result in disqualification.
Non-disqualifiable returnables must also be submitted by the deadline; if incomplete, you will be given 5 working days to rectify.
Returnables required for evaluation must be submitted at closing; missing or incomplete submissions will score zero but not cause disqualification.
Key returnables include Annexure A (Pricing Schedule), Annexure B (Authorization Form), Annexure C (Acknowledgement Form), Annexure D (Tenderers Particulars), Annexure E (Integrity Pact Declaration), Annexure F (SBD 1), Annexure G (SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form), and Annexure H (SBD 4 – Bidders Disclosure).
For joint ventures, additional documents required: letter of intent or valid JV agreement, confirmation of single business entity, and details of a single designated bank account.
Basic compliance requires meeting eligibility criteria, submitting a complete tender with commercial information, and submitting mandatory commercial tender returnables by deadlines.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Lethabo PS.pdf (TENDER)
Tenderers must not: be from sanctioned countries; submit multiple tenders (except for file size exceptions); have conflicts of interest; be signed by unauthorized persons; be restricted by National Treasury; be on Tender Defaulters list; subcontract 100% of work; have existing Eskom contracts with defaults or open non-conformances. Joint ventures must provide agreement with joint and several liability.
Technical Specifications
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Lethabo PS.pdf (TENDER)
Scope: Purchase and removal of scrap ferrous metal (Steel, Sub-Grade, CT's, VT's, Steel Cages, Porcelain, Rubber, Recloser/Breakers, Insulators, Isolators and line hardware) at Lethabo Power Station on an “as and when” required basis for a contract period of 24 months.
The successful tenderer must weigh their vehicle empty and produce a weighbridge certificate before loading scrap material.
After loading, an Eskom representative will accompany the scrap dealer to the weighbridge to weigh the scrap material.
The weighbridge certificate must be authorized and forwarded to the Asset Disposal Officer for verification.
Payment will be made on actual weight at the end of the month's collections.
All truck drivers must obtain a valid induction permit.
All trucks must have a valid vehicle permit and be roadworthy to enter Lethabo Power Station.
Green colour-coded skips may be requested for placement at strategic, high-volume areas.
When using cutting equipment, declare equipment at the security gate and obtain relevant permits; authorization must be obtained from the site manager.
During an outage, collection is required daily, including weekends.
All scrap loading must be done under the supervision of an Eskom site agent.
A safety file must be approved before contract commencement. Induction must take place, and work permits issued as required.
The goods on sale will be identified by Eskom.
Pricing Schedule
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Lethabo PS.pdf
Submit ITAC percentages for material classifications: Heavy Metal (ITAC Code 201), Subgrade (ITAC Code 215), Contaminated/Mixed (ITAC Code 280).
Price calculation: For each disposal transaction, multiply quoted ITAC percentage by ITAC price.
Contract based on ITAC Codes 215 (Subgrade), 201 (Heavy Material), and 280 (Contaminated).
Evaluation based on ITAC Code 280 (Contaminated) and ITAC Code 215 (Subgrade) from historic collections.
Notes: Eskom not responsible for damages/losses; adhere to site agent conditions; no littering; provide waste collection facilities; portable fire equipment required for cutting; oil spills are tenderer's responsibility; obtain Eskom permit before work; comply with OHSA; safety file required; no accommodation on site.
Financial Requirements
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Lethabo PS.pdf (TENDER)
Pricing format: Submit ITAC percentages for material classifications: Heavy Metal (ITAC Code 201), Subgrade (ITAC Code 215), Contaminated/Mixed (ITAC Code 280).
For each disposal transaction, the rand price is calculated by multiplying the quoted ITAC percentage by the ITAC price.
Evaluation will be based on ITAC Code 280 (Contaminated) and ITAC Code 215 (Subgrade) based on historic collections.
Prices must be exclusive of VAT.
Unconditional discounts are considered for evaluation; conditional discounts are not considered for evaluation but implemented at payment.
Eskom reserves the right to negotiate with preferred bidders if tendered prices are not market-related.
Payment terms: Payment made on actual weight at the end of the month's collections.
Main contractors are discouraged from subcontracting with subsidiary companies; if done, it must be declared to avoid fronting allegations.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Lethabo PS.pdf (TENDER)
Mandatory contractual requirement: Proof of valid and current CSD registration (CSD number/CSD report).
Additional contractual requirements may include SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Quality) requirements.
Tax compliance: Submit a certified copy of a tax clearance certificate for foreign tenderers with a footprint in South Africa but not registered on CSD, and for local tenderers without a SARS e-filing PIN. Foreign suppliers with no footprint in South Africa must complete SBD1 but no proof of tax compliance is required.
B-BBEE: Submit a B-BBEE affidavit (on DTI template) confirming the B-BBEE contribution level, and a B-BBEE verification certificate from an accredited verification agency.
Company registration: Submit CIPC company registration documents or CIPRO documents or declaration of shareholding and directorship.
COIDA: Submit a valid certificate of good standing from the Compensation Fund or a licensed compensation insurer (for South African tenderers only).
Second-hand goods certificate: Submit a Second-hand Goods Act certificate from SAPS/license (for scrap dealers and recyclers), valid and current.
Eligibility criteria: Tenderers must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies; must not have nationality of a country on international sanctions lists; must not submit more than one tender except on E-Tendering system with size limits; joint ventures must have a JV agreement stating joint and several liability; must not have a conflict of interest; tenders must be signed by authorized persons; must not be restricted by National Treasury or on the Tender Defaulters list; must not subcontract 100% of the scope of work.
Safety and environmental: Completion of a safety and environmental file is compulsory before commencement of work.
Health & Safety
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Lethabo PS.pdf
Safety requirements: Submit COIDA certificate of good standing or proof of application from Compensation Fund or licensed insurer (South African tenderers only).
Compliance with OHSA Act required; all safety documentation must be available on site.
Safety file must be approved before contract commencement.
Induction and work permits issued as required.
Portable fire fighting equipment must be available when using cutting equipment.
No littering; facilities for waste collection must be provided; no rubble left on site.
Any oil spills must be rehabilitated by the successful tenderer.
Eskom not responsible for damages, losses, theft, damage, or personal injury during removal.
Adherence to Eskom site agent conditions for site access.
No accommodation allowed on site.
Completion of safety and environmental file compulsory before work starts.
Environmental
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Lethabo PS.pdf
Environmental documents may be required per scope, as listed in the returnables table.
Completion of a safety and environmental file is compulsory before commencement of work.
No littering; waste collection facilities must be provided on site.
Any oil spills must be rehabilitated by the successful tenderer.
Contractual Terms
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Lethabo PS.pdf
Eligibility: Tenderers must not have nationality of a country on international sanctions lists. Nationality determined if tenderer is a national, constituted, incorporated, or registered under that country's laws. This also applies to subcontractors or suppliers.
Tenderers may not submit more than one tender individually or as a partner in a JV/consortium, except on E-Tendering system where there is a size limit (900MB) and multiple submissions with the same tender number are allowed.
Joint ventures must have an agreement stating joint and several liability for contract execution.
Section
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Lethabo PS.pdf
Pricing scored out of 80 points.
Specific goals (B-BBEE/preferential procurement) scored out of 20 points under PPPFA 2022.
Failure to submit evidence for specific goals results in 0 points for that goal, but no disqualification.
Ranking uses the 80/20 system: scores from pricing and specific goals are added, then ranked highest to lowest.
Price evaluation: exclusive of VAT; corrected for arithmetic errors; excludes contingencies; adjusted for variations; Net Present Value comparison considering program, prices, price adjustment factors, exchange fluctuations; unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts not considered for evaluation but implemented at payment.
Contractual requirements assessed after evaluation, not as evaluation criteria.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
This tender has strong source evidence, including source metadata and supporting tender information synced from the government tender portal.
Tenders SA is not the issuing authority. All tenders are automatically synced from the official government tender portal. Always confirm final submission details, closing dates, briefing sessions, eligibility requirements, and documents on the official government portal before applying.