Purchase, collection and disposal of scrapped ferrous metals at north west operating unit (36 months)

Closing: 16 November 2026 at 10h00 (10:00 AM)

Clarification meeting (non-compulsory): 10 November 2026 at 10h00

Venue: MS Teams meeting at https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3338672548709233?p=VU9bbwkWb3PIp8xhhV

Attendance confirmation for clarification meeting: by 06 November 2026 at 16h00 (4:00 PM) — confirm intention to attend with the Eskom Representative, providing names, positions and contact details of attendees.

Clarification queries: to be submitted at least 5 working days before the tender closing.

Tender validity: 90 days from the closing date.

Eskom Representative

• Name: Lunga May
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 071 167 7937

Fraud and corruption reporting

• Telephone: 0800 11 2722
• Email: [email protected]

Submission: via Eskom E-tendering site (no physical address provided).

Submission method: electronic via the Eskom E-tendering site (Eskom Tender bulletin site). No hard copies are accepted.

Upload documents under the folders Technical, Commercial, Financial and other. The complete submission is limited to 900MB total, with a per-file limit of 50MB, in PDF and Excel format. Zip or compressed files cannot be uploaded.

If resubmitting, only the latest version is considered; earlier submissions are void.

Ensure the submission status is marked as complete.

The tenderer is responsible for ensuring the tender is submitted before the closing time.

Returnable documents that must be fully completed, signed where required, and submitted by the tender closing date and time (disqualifiable if not):

• Invitation to Tender document, fully completed.
• Annexure A: Authorisation Form (certifies who is authorised to submit the tender).
• Annexure B: Acknowledgement Form.
• Annexure C: Tenderer's Particulars.
• Annexure D: Integrity Declaration Form (requires reading the Supplier Integrity Pact at www.eskom.co.za).
• Annexure H: SBD 1 Invitation to Bid.
• Annexure I: SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form (PPPFA 2022).
• Annexure J: SBD 4 Bidders Disclosure.
• E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.

Non-disqualifying returnables (5 working days allowed to correct if missing at closing):

• Proof of valid CSD registration (CSD report or MAAA registration number).
• Tax clearance: certified copy of tax clearance certificate, unless the SARS e-filing PIN or CSD profile is provided for verification.
• Second-Hand Goods Act certificate or SAPS licence (for scrap dealers/recyclers).
• CIPC or CIPRO company registration documents, or a declaration of shareholding and directorship.
• COIDA certificate of good standing, or proof of application (South African tenderers only).
• B-BBEE affidavit on the DTI template, or B-BBEE verification certificate from an accredited agency.
• Completed pricing schedule in PDF (and Excel).
• For joint ventures: letter of intent or valid JV agreement, written confirmation the JV operates as a single business entity, and confirmation of a single designated bank account.

Contractual requirements (checked after evaluation, prior to award):

• Proof of valid and current CSD registration.
• SHEQ requirements and any other stipulated requirements.

Disqualification risks:

• Tendering when ineligible (e.g., on any international sanctions list, restricted by National Treasury, on the Tender Defaulters list, conflict of interest).
• Submitting more than one tender (except due to the 900MB E-tendering limit).
• Joint venture agreement lacking joint and several liability.
• 100% subcontracting of the scope of work.
• Tender signed by a non-authorised person.
• Open non-conformance or previous default on an Eskom contract.
• Late submissions.
• Missing or incomplete disqualifiable returnables.

Evaluation is by the 80/20 preference point system under the PPPFA.

Prices are scored out of 80 points.

Price evaluation considers: prices inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for variations, and comparing Net Present Value where applicable. Unconditional discounts count for evaluation; conditional discounts apply only at payment.

Specific Goals (B-BBEE and other PPPFA goals) are scored out of 20 points. Failure to submit evidence for a Specific Goal results in zero points for that goal, not disqualification.

Bids are ranked by adding the price and Specific Goal scores, highest first.

Tenderers must meet the eligibility criteria and basic compliance requirements to be evaluated. Failure to submit or upload tender documents will render the tender non-responsive.

The ITAC code 201 (Mixed Steel) category receives particular evaluation weight based on historical volumes.

The contractor must purchase, collect and dispose of scrapped ferrous metals as and when required at Eskom sites in the North West Operating Unit, for a period of 36 months from contract signature.

Scrap types include, but are not limited to:

• CT/VTs
• Glass and ceramic insulators
• Reclosers/breakers
• Isolators
• Steel cages
• Porcelain
• Steel (incl. sub-grade and line hardware)
• Mixed insulators
• General waste associated with ferrous commodities

Operational requirements:

• Collect all scrap ferrous metal from site without sorting or choosing; leave a clean area.
• Provide at least 6 marked skip bins at designated sites around the power station.
• Weigh trucks empty and full; provide weighbridge tickets to the Eskom manager: materials management.
• Submit a reconciliation of scrap collected every 2 weeks.
• Submit a safe disposal certificate for scrap collected each month.
• Removing contractor's own accommodation, transport, water and toilet facilities at own cost.
• Use only designated roads for travel.
• Allow Eskom and its site agent free, unrestricted access to premises without prior notice.
• Adhere to Eskom site agent conditions on site access.
• Prohibit littering; provide facilities for waste collection; no rubble left on site.
• No burning of waste on site.
• Obtain an Eskom permit to work before starting; have permit signed off by site agent after completion.
• Comply with the OHSA and all applicable safety and environmental legislation; keep safety documentation on site.
• Take precautions when using cutting equipment; portable firefighting equipment must be on site during work.
• If cutting or baling on site is needed, make written arrangements and obtain written permission from the Materials Management Manager.
• Report any damage to Eskom and repair immediately at contractor's cost.
• Rehabilitate any oil spills; remove contaminated ground per environmental legislation.
• No accommodation allowed on site.
• Oil remaining in equipment becomes the property of the successful tenderer, who is responsible for any spillage.

Deviation from the scope of work is a non-conformance; failure to correct within reasonable time may lead to contract termination.

Quality requirements are not explicitly stated beyond the general obligation to perform the works in accordance with the scope and applicable legislation. The contractor must obtain an Eskom permit to work and ensure all safety documentation is available on site. A safe disposal certificate must be submitted monthly.

Pricing is quoted as a percentage of the ITAC Metal Bulletin price (excluding VAT) for each scrap category, with ITAC Code 201 (Mixed Steel) the main category. Payments to Eskom are due within 5 working days after sale, by electronic bank transfer. The price schedule must be completed in the provided format; failure to use the price-per-ton schedule leads to non-responsiveness.

Pricing is structured on a per-ton basis, expressed as a percentage of the ITAC Metal Bulletin price (excluding VAT), with ITAC Code 201 for Mixed Steel being the main category.

Prices are evaluated including VAT but the offered percentage is stated excluding VAT.

Payments due to Eskom must be made within 5 working days after the sale, by electronic bank transfer only.

Eskom reserves the right to negotiate with preferred bidders if tendered prices are not market-related.

Subcontracting with subsidiary companies is discouraged as it may be seen as fronting; where it occurs, it must be declared in the tender.

Eligibility:

• Must not have the nationality of a country on any international sanctions list (applies also to subcontractors and suppliers).
• Must not be restricted by National Treasury or appear on the Tender Defaulters list.
• Must not have a conflict of interest (e.g., controlling partner or majority shareholder in common, or a relationship that could influence another tender).
• Joint ventures must have an agreement stating joint and several liability.
• Must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies.

Mandatory certifications:

• Valid CSD registration (CSD number or report, or MAAA registration number).
• Tax clearance: a valid tax compliance status is required; a certified copy of tax clearance certificate if no SARS e-filing PIN or CSD profile is provided. Award will not be made to a recommended tenderer with tax non-compliance.
• Second-Hand Goods Act certificate or SAPS licence (valid and current) for scrap dealers and recyclers.
• CIPC/CIPRO company registration documents or declaration of shareholding/directorship.
• Valid COIDA certificate of good standing, or proof of application (South African tenderers only).
• B-BBEE affidavit on the DTI template, or B-BBEE verification certificate from an accredited agency.

Foreign suppliers:

• With a South African footprint but not on CSD: must provide a certified copy of a tax clearance certificate.
• With no South African footprint: complete SBD 1; no proof of tax compliance required.

Technical documents required for evaluation:

• Technical inventory list.
• Method statement based on the scope of work.

The contractor must comply with the OHSA and all applicable safety legislation. All safety requirements and documentation must be available on site. Portable firefighting equipment must be available during cutting work. A permit to work from Eskom is required before commencing. COIDA certificate of good standing or proof of application is required. The Safety Evaluation Requirements are detailed in Annexure M.

The contractor must comply with environmental requirements: no littering or burning of waste; dump rubble only at approved municipal dump; rehabilitate any oil spills and remove contaminated ground per environmental legislation; report and repair property damage; provide waste collection facilities on site; ensure no rubble left on site. Environmental evaluation requirements are detailed in Annexure N.

Eligibility and disqualification conditions include: nationality on international sanctions list, multiple tenders (except E-tendering size limit), JV without joint and several liability, conflict of interest, unauthorised signature, National Treasury restriction, Tender Defaulters list, and 100% subcontracting. Tenders with tax non-compliance will not be awarded. Deviation from scope is a non-conformance that may lead to termination if not corrected within a reasonable time.

Evaluation follows the 80/20 system as described in the main evaluation criteria: price 80 points, Specific Goals 20 points. The ITAC 201 (Mixed Steel) category receives particular attention in evaluation. Failure to submit evidence for a Specific Goal yields zero points for that goal, not disqualification.