Supply and delivery of electrical consumables to lethabo power station (5-Year contract)

Closing: 25 November 2026 at 10:00 (SAST)

• Non-compulsory clarification meeting: 10 November 2026, 11:00–12:00, online via Microsoft Teams.
• Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3401517555510007?p=rbDZEDglSh1OAFK4OK
• Meeting ID: 340 151 755 551 000 7
• Passcode: JJ3x6Rz2
• No site visit or compulsory briefing is stated.
• Tender validity: 120 days from the closing date.

Eskom Representative: Inathi Mayekiso

• Telephone: 016 457 5819
• Email: [email protected]
• Clarification contact (secondary): Keneilwe Makoele
• Email: [email protected]
• Procurement Manager (signatory of ITT): Ndumiso Mncube
• Fraud and corruption reporting: 0800 11 2722 or [email protected]

Submission method: electronic only, via the Eskom eTendering site on the Eskom Tender Bulletin. No hard copies, no fax, no email submissions.

• Deadline: 25 November 2026 at 10:00am SAST. Late submissions are rejected.
• Upload all documents in PDF format under the folders Technical, Commercial, Financial and Other. The priced schedule must also be uploaded in Excel format.
• Maximum upload size per document: 500 megabytes. Maximum total submission size: 4 gigabytes.
• No ZIP or compressed files may be uploaded.
• If a tender is resubmitted, only the latest version is accepted; earlier versions become invalid.
• Ensure the submission status is marked as complete.
• Sign the original tender; the signatory must be duly authorised.
• Returnable forms to be completed and submitted:
• Annexure A – Authorisation Form: proves the signatory's authority to bind the bidder.
• Annexure B – Acknowledgement Form: confirms receipt of the enquiry documents and states whether the bid is for the whole or part of the scope.
• Annexure C – Tenderer's Particulars: bidder's details.
• Annexure D – Integrity Declaration Form: declares any interest/relationship with Eskom or state employees and certifies fair tendering practices; includes confirmation of not being on the National Treasury restricted suppliers database or Tender Defaulters register.
• Annexure E – CPA Requirements for Local Goods/Services: declares compliance with local content for local goods.
• Annexure F – CPA(IG) for Foreign Goods/Services (if applicable): declares compliance for imported goods.
• Annexure G1–G4 – Local Production and Content Declarations (only if designated materials apply): evidence of local content compliance.
• Annexure H – SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): the cover page of the offer, bidder and contact details.
• Annexure I – SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form): claims B-BBEE preference points under PPPFA 2022 regulations.
• Annexure J – SBD 4 (Bidders Disclosure): discloses any interest of directors/employees in the state or Eskom.
• Tax Evaluation questionnaire: determines whether the entity is a personal service provider for PAYE purposes.
• E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form: confirms understanding of the eTendering system.
• Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG) forms (Form A1–A5) as applicable.
• Tender validity: 120 days from the closing date and time.
• Tenders must be in English and completed in ink, not pencil.
• Alterations to documents must be initialled by all signatories; no correction fluid or tape.
• Do not submit 100% of the scope as subcontract; such tenders are disqualified.

Evaluation approach: Determine basic compliance first; any failure in mandatory returnables renders the tender non-responsive.

• Functionality: applicable. A mandatory technical evaluation is carried out. Bidders must meet the minimum threshold (threshold not stated in the extract) to proceed to further evaluation.
• Preference points system: 80/20, applicable to tenders valued at or below R50 million.
• Scoring: Price carries 80 points, Specific Goals (B-BBEE) carry 20 points. If the bidder fails to meet Specific Goals or submit proof by closing, they score 0 for Specific Goals, but are not disqualified unless otherwise non-responsive.
• Ranking: Price and Specific Goals scores are added; the highest total wins. Objective criteria may apply under Section 2(1)(f) of the PPPFA.
• Arithmetical errors: checked; amounts in words govern. Errors are corrected with the tenderer's concurrence, otherwise the tender may be rejected.
• Financial analysis: bidders' financial statements are reviewed; high financial risk may lead to disqualification.
• Bidders must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies, on the National Treasury's restricted suppliers database, or on the Tender Defaulters list.
• Conflict of interest (including common controlling partner or influence over another tender) disqualifies.
• A bidder may not submit more than one tender, either individually or as partner in a JV.
• Joint ventures must have an agreement stating joint and several liability and identifying the lead partner.
• Tenders signed by non-authorised persons are disqualified.

Scope: Supply and delivery of electrical consumables to Lethabo Power Station.

• Contract period: Five (5) years, on an 'as and when required' basis.
• Specific quantities and detailed specifications are not provided in the extract; refer to the attached Scope of Work (Annexure) and NEC Contract.
• Pre-contract award quality requirements: Category 3 selected (per specification clause 4.1 of 240-105658000). No site assessment applies.
• No further technical detail available in the extract.

Payment terms:

• Contracts valued at or below R50 million (incl. VAT): payment within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.
• Contracts valued above R50 million (incl. VAT): payment within 60 days (per Supplier Payment Term Policy).
• Pricing: Rates and prices must be fixed for the contract duration, unless otherwise provided.
• Prices must be in South African Rand, inclusive of all duties, taxes (incl. VAT) and levies applicable 14 days before tender submission.
• Financial analysis: Bidders must submit latest approved annual financial statements (no drafts or management accounts). Requirements include signed director's report, auditor's/reviewer's report, statements of financial position, comprehensive income, changes in equity, cash flows, and notes. For unincorporated JVs or SPVs, each partner must submit its own statements. Also required: ITA34C for current and previous years (for non-audited entities) and signed public interest score (if applicable).
• Performance security: If required, bidder must name at least two financial institutions it would approach to obtain performance security.

General compliance:

• Bidders must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies.
• Must not be on the National Treasury's Database of Restricted Suppliers or Register for Tender Defaulters.
• Must comply with PPPFA, B-BBEE codes, and other applicable legislation (e.g., CIDB for construction, COIDA, OHS Act).
• South African tenderers must provide a COIDA certificate of good standing (or proof of application) at closing (disqualifiable if not submitted).
• Proof of SHEQ systems, policies and capabilities must be provided at contract award.
• CSD registration is implied, but not explicitly detailed in the extract.

B-bbee:

• Bidders must submit SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) and a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit as per PPPFA 2022 regulations. Specific levels or thresholds are not stated in the extract.

Local content:

• If designated materials are included, bidders must complete SBD 6.2 and Annexures G1–G4, declaring local content percentages and imported content. Minimum local content thresholds are not stated in the extract; the bidder must declare applicable thresholds. Imported content requires SARB exchange rates at 12:00 on the advertisement date.
• Failure to meet DTIC local content requirements renders the tender non-responsive.

Tax compliance:

• Tax Evaluation questionnaire must be completed.
• A valid tax compliance status (SARS TCS) is required; confirm via CSD.

Other:

• Annexure A (Authorisation Form): must be completed with certified copies of resolution/power of attorney as applicable.
• Joint ventures: JV agreement must state joint and several liability and lead partner authority.
• For tenders signed by an agent, an authenticated copy of the authority to act as agent must be submitted.

Functionality is applicable. The mandatory technical evaluation criteria are outlined but not detailed in the extract. The 80/20 preference point system applies. Specific goals score 20 points; zero points are awarded if proof is not submitted by closing. The tenderer must meet the minimum functionality threshold (threshold not stated in the extract) to be evaluated further.