Supply and delivery of electrical components (ESKOM etendering submission)

Eskom invites tenders for the supply and delivery of electrical components for a period of 3 years. The scope includes cables and wires, fasteners, connectors, accessories, cutters, kiosk components, wireways, power supplies, meters, transformers, printed circuit boards, belts, fans, ready mix concrete, fuel (petrol/diesel in 5–25 L containers), and still water in 5 L containers. Eskom intends to appoint a minimum of one and a maximum of three suppliers.

Closing date and time: 14 October 2026 at 10h00

Clarification meeting (non-compulsory): 30 September 2026 at 10h00, via Microsoft Teams. Attendance must be confirmed with the Eskom Representative, stating the name, position and contact details of each attendee.

Clarification queries deadline: 10 working days before the tender submission deadline.

Tender validity period: 120 days from the closing date and time.

A non-compulsory clarification meeting will be held on 30 September 2026 at 10h00 via Microsoft Teams. Tenderers must confirm their intention to attend with the Eskom Representative, stating the name, position and contact details of each proposed attendee.

Eskom Representative (SCM):

• Name: Sindy Makhaza
• Telephone: (011) 621 3084
• Email: [email protected]

All queries and clarifications must be addressed in writing to the Eskom Representative. No other Eskom official may be approached.

Fraud and corruption reporting:

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

Submission method: electronic only via the Eskom Tender Bulletin e-tendering site at https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za/ before the closing time. No hard copies accepted. Upload documents under the folders Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other. All documents in PDF format; the price list must also be submitted in Excel format. No zip or compressed files. If resubmitting, the latest version is accepted and previous versions are null and void. Ensure the submission status is marked complete. Upload size per document is 500 MB; total submission limited to 4 GB.

Mandatory returnables (disqualifiable if missing or incomplete at closing):

• Annexure A: Authorisation Form – confirms the signatory is authorised to bind the bidder; attach certified resolution or power of attorney as applicable.
• Annexure B: Acknowledgement Form – acknowledges receipt and understanding of the tender documents.
• Annexure C: Tenderer's Particulars – bidder identification and contact details.
• Annexure D: Integrity Pact Declaration – commits the bidder to ethical conduct and no collusion.
• Annexure E: CPA Requirements for Local Goods/Services – declaration of local content for local goods/services.
• Annexure F: CPA(IG) for Foreign Goods/Services – required only if foreign goods/services are offered.
• Annexure G1–G4: SBD 6.2 Declaration for Local Production and Content – required only if designated materials are included; includes summary and supporting schedules.
• Annexure H: SBD 1 Invitation to Bid – the offer cover page with bidder details and signature.
• Annexure J: SBD 4 Bidders Disclosure – discloses any interest or connection with state employees.
• E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.

Returnables required for evaluation (non-disqualifiable, but score zero if missing):

• Annexure I: SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form – claims B-BBEE points under the 80/20 system.

Returnables required prior to contract award:

• Proof of CSD registration (CSD number or report).
• Tax clearance certificate (for foreign tenderers with a SA footprint not on CSD, and for local tenderers not providing a SARS e-filing PIN).
• Tax Evaluation Questionnaire (if applicable for services contracts).
• Employment Equity compliance proof (for designated employers).
• CIDB grading proof (if applicable).
• NEC or other Contract, completed in full.
• Completed pricing schedule (if not in the contract).
• Annual financial statements (for due diligence).

Joint ventures must submit a valid JV agreement confirming joint and several liability, a single designated bank account, and confirmation of operating as a single business entity.

Evaluation stages:

1. Functionality (technical) evaluation – minimum qualifying score is 70%. Tenders scoring below 70% are disqualified and not considered further.
2. Price evaluation – prices are scored out of 80 points. Prices are evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, and adjusted for variations. Unconditional discounts are considered; conditional discounts are not considered for evaluation but are applied at payment.
3. Specific goals (B-BBEE) – scored out of 20 points under the PPPFA 80/20 system. Failure to submit evidence for a specific goal results in 0 points for that goal, but not disqualification.
4. Ranking – total score = price points + specific goal points, ranked highest to lowest.

Objective criteria (applied after ranking): Safety, Quality, Financial Evaluation, Negotiation.

Contractual requirements (e.g., CSD registration, SHEQ, financial viability) are not evaluation criteria; they are assessed after evaluation and ranking. Failure to meet them may render the bidder non-responsive.

Reverse e-auction is not applicable.

Scope: Supply and delivery of electrical components for a period of 3 years. Eskom intends to appoint a minimum of one and a maximum of three suppliers.

Categories of items:

• Cables and wires: bare, insulated, armoured, panel flex, foil.
• Fasteners: lock washers, lock nuts, special fasteners, hot-dipped galvanized fasteners.
• Connectors: lugs, ferrules, clamps.
• Accessories: glands, shrouds, sleeves, markers, labels, ties, tapes, junction boxes.
• Cutters: arbor hole saws, punches, drill bits and other tools.
• Kiosk components: circuit breakers, isolators, contactors, relays, switches, fuses, heaters, lights, resistors.
• Wireways: cable tray, trunking, conduits, tubes, pipes, kiosks, brackets, stoppers, plugs.
• Power supplies, meters, transformers, printed circuit boards, belts, fans.
• Ready mix concrete.
• Fuel (petrol/diesel in 5–25 L containers).
• Still water in 5 L containers.

Quality requirements:

• Comply with Supply Quality Management Specification 240-105658000.
• Form A – Tender and Contract Quality Requirements for 240-105658000 and Quality Requirements for ISO9001 Standard 240-68099512.
• Supplier Quality Management Spec – List of Tender Returnable Documents 240-12248652.
• Provide a Quality Control plan or inspection plan, a Contract quality plan, and quality requirements.

Environmental/SHE:

• SHE requirements per Annexure B; SHE tender returnables evaluated per Annexure C2.

Pricing schedule must be submitted in PDF and a copy in Excel format. Upload size per document 500 MB; total submission limited to 4 GB. Prices are evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, and adjusted for variations. Unconditional discounts are considered; conditional discounts are not considered for evaluation but applied at payment.

Payment terms:

• Contracts valued below R50,000,000 (incl. VAT): payment within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.
• Contracts valued above R50,000,000 (incl. VAT): payment within 60 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.

Pricing schedule:

• Must be submitted in PDF and a copy in Excel format.
• Upload size per document 500 MB; total submission limited to 4 GB.

Security for performance:

• If a performance bond or demand guarantee is required, the bidder must select at least two financial institutions from the Eskom-approved list.

Due diligence / financial viability:

• Latest approved annual financial statements of the tendering company (not parent or holding company), including background, signed director's report, signed auditor's/reviewer's/compiler's/accounting officer's report, statement of financial position, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity, statement of cash flows, and notes.
• For South African entities not audited: signed public interest score, copies of ITA34C for current and previous years.
• For unincorporated JV or SPV, each partner must submit its annual financial statements.

Mandatory contractual requirements (assessed after evaluation, prior to award):

• Proof of valid and current CSD registration (CSD number or report).

Tax compliance:

• Local tenderers must provide a SARS e-filing PIN for verification, or a certified copy of a tax clearance certificate if not on CSD.
• Foreign tenderers with a footprint in South Africa not registered on CSD must provide a certified tax clearance certificate.
• Foreign suppliers with no footprint in South Africa must complete SBD 1 but no tax compliance proof is required.

Employment Equity:

• South African tenderers that are designated employers must provide proof of compliance with the Employment Equity Act, including proof of submission of the EE report to the Department of Labour.

Safety (COIDA):

• South African tenderers must provide an original certificate of good standing or proof of application from the Compensation Fund (COID) or a licensed compensation insurer.

B-bbee:

• B-BBEE status level certificate issued by an authorised body, or a sworn affidavit as prescribed by the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice.
• Specific goals scored out of 20 points under the 80/20 system; failure to submit evidence results in 0 points for that goal.

CIDB:

• Not applicable for this tender.

Local production and content:

• SBD 6.2 and Annexures G1–G4 required only if designated materials are included.

Safety requirements: South African tenderers must provide an original certificate of good standing or proof of application from the Compensation Fund (COID) or a licensed compensation insurer. Other safety/quality documents as required per scope of works. SHE requirements per Annexure B; SHE tender returnables evaluated per Annexure C2.

Environmental/SHE requirements: comply with Annexure B and SHE tender returnables evaluated as per Annexure C2.

Contract conditions: NEC3 SC (NEC3 Supply Contract) will apply. The contract is for a period of 3 years. Eskom may award to one or more suppliers (minimum one, maximum three). Tenderers must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies. Tenderers are ineligible if they have nationality of a country on international sanctions lists, submit more than one tender (except as allowed), are part of a JV without joint and several liability, have a conflict of interest, are signed by non-authorised persons, are restricted by National Treasury, are on the Tender Defaulters list, or sub-contract 100% of the scope. Eskom reserves the right to negotiate with preferred bidders if tendered prices are not market-related. Main contractors are discouraged from subcontracting with subsidiaries; if they do, it must be declared.

Eligibility criteria: Tenderers must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies. Tenderers are ineligible if they have nationality of a country on international sanctions lists, submit more than one tender (except as allowed), are part of a JV without joint and several liability, have a conflict of interest, are signed by non-authorised persons, are restricted by National Treasury, are on the Tender Defaulters list, or sub-contract 100% of the scope. Tenderers must meet the eligibility criteria or be disqualified.

Functionality requirements are applicable with a minimum qualifying score of 70%. Prices are scored out of 80 points. Specific goals are scored out of 20 points under the PPPFA 80/20 system. Tenderers are ranked by total score (price + specific goals). Objective criteria include Safety, Quality, Financial Evaluation, and Negotiation. Contractual requirements are assessed after evaluation and ranking.

Supply and delivery of electrical components. The tenderer/supplier name and tender reference number must be provided.

Returnable documents (all must be submitted):

• Annexure B: signed acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements.
• OHS plan addressing project/scope OHS risks, aligned with the health and safety specification.
• Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA) with methodology.
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).
• OHS policy signed by CEO, complying with OHS Act Section 7.
• Alternatively, if certified for an auditable OHS system: ISO 45001 certificate or equivalent, plus Annexure B and valid Letter of Good Standing.

OHS tender returnables are mandatory. Bidders must be certified for an auditable OHS system to complete Part B. The OHS policy must be signed by the CEO and comply with OHS Act Section 7. A valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent) is required. For the alternative route, an ISO 45001 certificate or equivalent is required.

Scope of work: Supply and delivery of electrical components. The tenderer/supplier name and tender reference number must be provided.

OHS compliance is mandatory:

• OHS policy signed by CEO, compliant with OHS Act Section 7.
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).
• Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA) with methodology.
• OHS plan aligned with health and safety specification.
• If certified for auditable OHS system: ISO 45001 certificate or equivalent.

Returnable documents: all quality deliverables listed in the List of Tender Returnables must be submitted. Form A must be completed and signed. No other submission instructions (method, address, copies) are stated in the provided document.

Quality requirements are evaluated as Category 2 deliverables. Bidders must satisfy Section A (either Option 1: valid ISO 9001 certificate with relevant scope from an accredited body, or Option 2: documented QMS complying with ISO 9001), Section B (evidence of QMS in operation), Section C (draft Contract Quality Plan), Section D (draft ITP/QCP), and Section E (Form A completed and signed). Scores are assigned per section; no minimum qualifying score is stated.

Supply and delivery of Oil to Air Capacitive Bushings for a period of four years.

Form A must be completed and signed. Additional requirements may be added as per the scope of work and/or specification.

No specific compliance requirements (e.g., CSD, tax clearance, B-BBEE) are stated in the provided document.

Supply and delivery of transformer and switchgear electrical spares to Eskom Rotek Industries in Rosherville. The contract runs for three years and is awarded to a panel of service providers. No minimum quantities are guaranteed; purchases are made on an as-and-when-required basis for repair projects. Specifications, drawings and samples are provided to successful bidders after award.

Closing date: 16 October 2026 at 10:00.

No briefing or site visit is mentioned.

No contact details are provided in the scope of work.

Returnable documents: none specified in the scope of work.

Submission method: not stated in the scope of work.

Closing time: 10:00 on 16 October 2026 (from tender record).

All delivery costs must be included in the quoted price.

Vehicles entering the premises must comply with Eskom Rotek Industries safety policies and procedures.

No evaluation criteria are stated in the scope of work. The contract will be awarded to a panel of service providers; no minimum qualifying score or preference point system is specified.

Supply and delivery of transformer and switchgear electrical spares to Eskom Rotek Industries premises in Rosherville.

Contract period: three years, awarded to a panel of service providers.

No guaranteed quantities; items are purchased on an as-and-when-required basis for transformer and switchgear repair projects.

Specifications, drawings and samples will be supplied by the purchaser to successful bidders after contract award.

Item categories include:

• Cables and wires (bare, insulated, armoured, panel flex, foil)
• Fasteners (lock washers, lock nuts, special and hot-dipped galvanized fasteners)
• Connectors (lugs, ferrules, clamps)
• Accessories (glands, shrouds, sleeves, markers, labels, ties, tapes, junction boxes)
• Cutters (arbor hole saws, punches, drill bits, other tools)
• Kiosk components (circuit breakers, isolators, contactors, relays, switches, fuses, heaters, lights, resistors)
• Wireways (cable tray, trunking, conduits, tubes, pipes, kiosks, brackets, stoppers, plugs)
• Power supplies, meters, transformers, printed circuit boards, belts, fans
• Ready-mix concrete
• Fuel (petrol/diesel in 5–25 L containers)
• Still water in 5 L containers

Delivery address: Eskom Rotek Industries, T&SS Receipt and Dispatch, Lower Germiston Road, Rosherville.

Materials must be protected against damage, moisture and dirt.

The purchaser reserves the right to inspect materials at the supplier's premises before delivery; such inspections do not reduce the supplier's contractual responsibilities.

Offloading facilities and labour will be provided by the purchaser.

The purchaser may inspect materials at the supplier's premises before delivery. Such inspections do not reduce the supplier's responsibility to perform under the contract. Materials must be protected against damage, moisture and dirt.

No bid security, guarantees, retention, or payment terms are stated.

All delivery costs must be included in the quoted price.

No specific compliance requirements (CSD, tax, B-BBEE, CIDB, etc.) are stated in the scope of work.

The tender is for the supply and delivery of electrical components. The evaluation focuses on environmental management requirements for the scope of work, categorised as low, medium, or high risk. The Environmental Management Plan must address, as a minimum:

• Low risk: waste management (reduction, re-use, recycling, disposal) and environmental induction.
• Medium risk: all low-risk items plus environmental incident management and emergency planning for environmental incidents.
• High risk: all medium-risk items plus environmental management structure (professional registration of environmental resources, responsibility and accountability), method statements for activities with significant environmental impacts, approach to compliance with environmental compliance obligations, environmental competency/training/appointments, and environmental communication and awareness.

Returnable documents:

• Signed acknowledgement of Eskom's SHE rules and requirements form (Annexure B).
• Signed environmental (or SHE/SHEQ) policy by the company owner/CEO/MD.
• Environmental Management Plan appropriate to the risk category of the work.
• For medium and high risk work: identification of environmental aspects and impacts.
• For high risk work: environmental competency qualifications/certificates (e.g. Environmental Officer, Environmental Control Officer, Incident investigator).
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard certificate.

Scoring: 0 = document not submitted or does not satisfy minimum requirements; 1 = document submitted and satisfies minimum requirements.

Evaluation is based on the Environmental Tender Evaluation and Scoring Card. Bidders are scored on:

• Pre-requisite: signed Annexure B (acknowledgement of Eskom's SHE rules).
• Environmental Management Plan covering specified elements depending on risk category (low, medium, high).
• For medium and high risk: identification of environmental aspects and impacts.
• All: signed environmental (or SHE/SHEQ) policy.
• For high risk: environmental competency and qualifications.
• ISO 14001 certificate.

Each criterion is scored 0 or 1. The bid is approved or not approved based on the total score.

The tender is for the supply and delivery of electrical components. The evaluation focuses on environmental management requirements for the scope of work, categorised as low, medium, or high risk. The Environmental Management Plan must address, as a minimum:

• Low risk: waste management (reduction, re-use, recycling, disposal) and environmental induction.
• Medium risk: all low-risk items plus environmental incident management and emergency planning for environmental incidents.
• High risk: all medium-risk items plus environmental management structure (professional registration of environmental resources, responsibility and accountability), method statements for activities with significant environmental impacts, approach to compliance with environmental compliance obligations, environmental competency/training/appointments, and environmental communication and awareness.

No specific compliance requirements beyond the environmental evaluation criteria.

The document is a Contract Quality Plan (CQP) template that the supplier must complete to plan for meeting Eskom's quality management expectations for the contract. It references SANS 466:2005 / ISO 10005:2005 as guidelines for quality plans.

Returnable documents:

• Contract Quality Plan (CQP) template, completed and signed by the tenderer's representative and approved by the owner of the organisation.
• The CQP must be compiled as per the template provided; revision 0 is submitted during tender evaluation and changes to revision 1 after contract signing.
• No other returnable forms are specified in the document.

The bidder must submit a completed Contract Quality Plan (CQP) as part of the bid. The CQP must be compiled by a representative of the tenderer and approved by the owner of the organisation. No other evaluation criteria (e.g., price, functionality, B-BBEE) are stated in the provided document.

The Contract Quality Plan (CQP) must address the following:

• Scope of work: full description of the works as per the NEC or FIDIC document.
• Communication channels between supplier and Eskom: documentation, emails, minutes of meetings, fixed contract meetings, weekly progress meetings and reporting.
• Organogram: contract-related structure showing roles, responsibilities, outputs, including QA and QC functions.
• Index of interfacing documents: processes, standards, codes, specifications, work instructions, policies, procedures, drawings.
• List of suppliers and sub-suppliers: materials/components to be purchased, outsourced activities.
• Monitoring of suppliers and sub-suppliers: inspection reports, surveillance/audit reports, inspection plans, purchased material verification.
• Interface of sub-suppliers with the supplier's QMS.
• Index of items to be manufactured, refurbished, or newly purchased, with production schedule and in-house/outsourced status.
• Related items/activities requiring QCP/ITP (offsite and onsite).
• Special controls governed by codes of manufacturing/fabrication standards (e.g., welding, NDT/NDE).
• Index of documented information to be submitted to Eskom during the project (e.g., method statements, inspection reports, signed QCPs, technical assurance reports, warranty certificates, material certificates, dimension reports, test reports).
• Records control and retention: retrievable filing system, indexing and cross-reference.
• Concession and non-conformance management: processes for concessions, non-conformances (defects, repair, rework), and inspection management.
• Databook management: databook index and operating & maintenance manual, if applicable.
• Management of working tools and equipment: list of tools, calibration/maintenance/test status.
• Dealing with customer property: process flow as per ISO 9001.
• Product preservation: handling, identification, contamination control, packaging, storage, transportation, protection.
• Identification and traceability: methods for SOW activities affected by statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Commissioning and post-delivery activities: warranty period, customer satisfaction measurement, technical support, defect correction period, retention funds.

No specific compliance requirements (e.g., CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level) are stated in the provided document.

Bidders must complete and sign all required National Treasury standard forms (e.g., SBD 1 Invitation to Bid, SBD 4 Declaration of Interest, SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim, SBD 8 Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management Practices, SBD 9 Certificate of Independent Bid Determination, and any other forms included in the tender pack). Bidders must comply with the Quality Control Plan approval process and any statutory or non-statutory requirements indicated in the inspection and test methods.

The contract covers the supply and delivery of oil to air capacitive bushings under Eskom contract 240-105658000, over a period of four years.

Quality requirements are set out in Eskom Form A (Document 240-68099512 Rev 9), which combines the tender and contract quality requirements for contract 240-105658000 with the ISO 9001 quality requirements.

Pre-contract award quality requirements apply under Clause 3, with Category 2 selected. Only one category may be selected, and the tenderer must indicate whether a site assessment is applicable. Main supplier and sub-supplier capability and capacity assessment does not apply.

Post-contract award requirements fall to Eskom and cover contract execution, supplier quality performance monitoring, rights of access and information, preservation, quality audits, management of nonconformities and nonconforming outputs identified by Eskom, and special processes.

Returnable form

• Form A (Tender & Contract Quality Requirements, Document 240-68099512 Rev 9): must be completed by the tenderer, with the tenderer's quality representative signing and dating it, and submitted with the bid.

Form completion rules

• Only one pre-contract award category may be selected; Category 2 applies to this contract.
• The tenderer must also indicate whether a site assessment is applicable.
• The form must be signed and dated by the tenderer's quality representative before submission.

No submission channel, submission address, closing time, copy count or packaging instruction is stated in this document.

Scope

• Supply and delivery of oil to air capacitive bushings under Eskom contract 240-105658000.
• Contract period: four years.

Quality framework

• Tender and contract quality requirements are governed by Eskom Form A, Document 240-68099512 Rev 9 (effective January 2022, review date January 2027).
• Compliance with the ISO 9001 quality management standard is required.

Pre-contract award (Clause 3)

• Pre-contract award quality requirements apply.
• Category 2 is the selected category; only one category may be selected.
• The tenderer must indicate whether a site assessment applies.
• Main supplier and sub-supplier capability and capacity assessment: not applicable.

Post-contract award (Eskom, Clause 5)

• Contract execution.
• Supplier quality performance monitoring phase.
• Eskom rights of access.
• Eskom rights to information.
• Preservation.
• Quality audits and related conditions.
• Management of nonconformities and nonconforming outputs identified by Eskom.
• Special processes.

The tenderer must align its quality management approach with the ISO 9001 standard, covering:

• Clause 4: Context of the organisation.
• Clause 5: Leadership.
• Clause 6: Planning.
• Clause 7: Support.
• Clause 8: Operation.
• Clause 9: Performance evaluation.
• Clause 10: Improvement.

Quality principles applied:

• Principle 1: Customer focus.
• Principle 2: Leadership.
• Principle 3: Engagement of people.
• Principle 4: Process approach.
• Principle 5: Improvement.
• Principle 6: Evidence-based decision making.
• Principle 7: Relationship management.

Eskom Form A (Document 240-68099512 Rev 9) sets the quality requirements for contract 240-105658000 and requires compliance with the ISO 9001 quality management standard.

Pre-contract award quality requirements apply, with Category 2 selected.

Post-contract award requirements cover contract execution, supplier quality performance monitoring, Eskom rights of access and information, preservation, quality audits, management of nonconformities and nonconforming outputs identified by Eskom, and special processes.

Quality compliance

• ISO 9001 quality management standard compliance is required, covering Clauses 4 to 10 of the standard and quality principles 1 to 7.
• Eskom Form A (Document 240-68099512 Rev 9) must be completed, signed and dated by the tenderer's quality representative and submitted with the bid.
• Pre-contract award quality requirements apply under Category 2; only one category may be selected.
• The tenderer must indicate whether a site assessment is applicable.

Contract-stage obligations

• Eskom retains rights of access and rights to information.
• Preservation requirements apply.
• Quality audits and related conditions apply.
• Nonconformities and nonconforming outputs identified by Eskom must be managed.
• Special processes apply.

No CSD, tax, B-BBEE, CIDB, CIPC or professional registration requirements are stated in this document.

Technical evaluation is scored out of 100 points across four sections. A minimum weighted final score of 70% is required for a bid to be considered.

• Section 1 (20 points): Completed purchase orders and signed delivery notes related to the scope of work (consumables for high-voltage transformers and switchgear) in the past 3 years. Scoring: 0 completed orders = 0 points; 1 to 4 completed orders = 10 points; 10 or more completed orders = 20 points.
• Section 2 (50 points): Drawings/data sheets for all items. Scoring: 50% or more supplied = 20 points; 80% or more = 30 points; 100% = 50 points.
• Section 3 (10 points): Company profile. Scoring: not submitted or not related to scope = 0 points; clear with minimal errors covering majority of scope = 6 points; clearly defined, detailed, comprehensive covering the full scope = 10 points.
• Section 4 (10 points): Detailed, comprehensive method statement covering procurement, handling, transportation, and storage of spares from order placement by Eskom to delivery. Scoring: not submitted or not related = 0 points; basic, vague, or not covering most of scope = 2 points; clear with minimal errors covering majority = 6 points; clearly defined, detailed, comprehensive covering full scope = 10 points.

Supply and delivery of transformer and switchgear electrical consumables for a 3-year period. The scope covers consumables used in high-voltage transformer and switchgear environments.

Company profile (Section 3, 10 points): The profile must clearly indicate services provided in relation to this bid. Scoring: not submitted or not related to scope = 0 points; clear with minimal errors covering majority of scope = 6 points; clearly defined, detailed, comprehensive covering the full scope = 10 points.

Supply and delivery of Electrical Components. Bidders must comply with the specified quality management and ISO9001 requirements.

Returnable documents:

• Form A – Tender and Contract Quality Requirements for 240-105658000 and Quality Requirements for ISO9001 Standard – 240-68099512.
• Supplier Quality Management – List of Tender Returnable Documents – 240-12248652.
• Method statement template – 240-126469599 – provided as per the list of tender returnables.

Bidders must comply with the quality management specification and ISO9001 quality requirements. They must submit all required returnable documents, including the method statement template. No other eligibility criteria (e.g., CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level) are stated in the provided document.

Compliance with the following quality requirements is mandatory:

• Supply Quality Management – Specification – 240-105658000.
• Quality Requirements for ISO9001 Standard – 240-68099512.

The document is a help manual for the Eskom eTendering system, which allows suppliers to upload tender documents electronically. It replaces the manual submission of tender documents at Eskom tender offices. Suppliers must register on the system before they can submit; an OTP is sent to their cellphone and email for verification.

For problems with the Tender Bulletin, eTendering, or OpenText systems, contact the buyer responsible for the published tender. No specific contact details are provided in this document.

Submission is electronic only via the Eskom eTendering system at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Bidders must register on the system before submitting. A CSD number is required for access. Upload each required document under the correct category (technical, commercial, finance, etc.). Verify all documents are uploaded before finalising. Click 'Finalize Submission' then 'Finalise and Close Submission' to complete. Individual file size must not exceed 50MB; total size of all files must not exceed 900MB. After finalisation, an email with the submission ID is sent; keep it for future enquiries.

No evaluation criteria are stated in the document. The document only describes the electronic submission process.

The document is a help manual for the Eskom eTendering system, not a specification for the electrical components tender. It describes how suppliers upload tender documents electronically, replacing physical submission at Eskom tender offices.

Bidders must have a CSD number to access the eTendering system. Registration requires a valid email address and cellphone number (with +27 prefix).