Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
1 Nelson Mandela Drive, Matimba Power Station - Lephalale - Lephalale - 0555
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
07 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-173279
The contract covers supply and delivery of 31 stock-item types comprising 14 pneumatic actuators (50–600 mm valve sizes, various pressure ratings and configurations), 13 breather/filter types, and 3 blowers, on an as-and-when-required basis over five years to matimba power station in limpopo. Quantities are estimated over the full contract period, ranging from 10 to 200 units per line item. The supplier must verify exact installed specifications, provide certificates and data sheets, and submit lead times with the tender. ESKOM will inspect all spares before payment and may witness testing.
Closing: 2 November 2026 at 10:00 — obtain full tender pack for submission method and address; this Scope of Work does not contain submission instructions.
Exact-specification verification: Supplier is responsible for confirming spares match installed equipment, including consulting the original manufacturer if necessary; incorrect or defective spares must be replaced at supplier cost.
Mandatory documentation with tender: Lead times for all 31 line items must be submitted; brochures, GA drawings, certificates and data sheets must be available on request.
Quality and inspection: All spares inspected before payment; test certificates, material certificates and manuals required where applicable; Eskom System Engineer may witness testing.
Packaging: Individual protective packaging with order number, delivery note, supplier contact details, and Matimba Power Station physical address clearly marked; weather-resistant where possible.
Normative compliance: ISO 9001, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Eskom Policy 32-727 apply.
No compulsory briefing or site visit is mentioned in this document.
Continue with tenders sharing this issuer, category, or province.
Browse categories with current opportunities in this area.
Compare tender activity across provinces.
Explore organisations currently publishing tenders.
Tools and research to help you assess opportunities.
Return to this tender’s issuing organisation, province, or category.
Continue with tenders sharing this issuer, category, or province.
Browse categories with current opportunities in this area.
Compare tender activity across provinces.
Explore organisations currently publishing tenders.
Tools and research to help you assess opportunities.
Date & Time
Monday, 02 November 2026 - 10:00
Venue
null
Categories
Request for Quotation
1 Nelson Mandela Drive, Matimba Power Station - Lephalale - Lephalale - 0555
Recommended Certifications
Having these can improve your winning chances: SABS Product Certification, NRCS Certification
AI Document Analysis Stages
Description
Source: 240-68099512 Form A_Cat 3_ Rev 9.pdf07 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
02 Nov
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
240-68099512 Form A_Cat 3_ Rev 9.pdf
Supply and delivery of pneumatic actuators to Matimba Power Station over a five-year period on an as-and-when-required basis.
ITT Pnumetics.pdf
Supply and delivery of pneumatic actuators to Matimba Power Station over a period of five (5) years on an as-and-when required basis. The contract will be governed by NEC3 Supply Contract terms.
E-Tenderers E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form - 27 January 2025.docx
Supply and delivery of pneumatic actuators to Matimba Power Station in Limpopo over a five-year period on an as-and-when-required basis.
240-12248652_List of Tender Returnables_Cat 3_ Rev 7.docx
Supply and delivery of pneumatic actuators to Matimba Power Station in Limpopo over a five-year period on an as-and-when-required basis. The procurement is a long-term framework arrangement with quality management system requirements as a central evaluation element.
E-tendering Help Manual for supplier - 27 January 2025.docx
Supply and delivery of pneumatic actuators to Matimba Power Station in Limpopo over a five-year period on an as-and-when-required basis.
TET-Auxiliary pneumatic actuators and blowers FINAL.pdf
Supply and delivery of pneumatic actuators to Eskom's Matimba Power Station in Limpopo over five years on an as-and-when-required basis. The tender uses a technical evaluation strategy with a minimum threshold of 80% and qualitative criteria weighted on past performance, lead times, scope compliance, packaging procedures, and material data sheets.
MTB F240043 REV3 Environmental Evaluation Report _Medium Risk Activity.xlsx
Supply and delivery of pneumatic actuators to Matimba Power Station in Limpopo over a five-year period on an as-and-when-required basis. The procurement is issued by Eskom with a closing date of 2 November 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
Matimba Power Station Pneumatic Actuator Scope of Work (1).pdf
Supply and delivery of pneumatic actuator spares and related equipment to Matimba Power Station over five years on an as-and-when-required basis. The scope covers 31 stock items including pneumatic actuators, breathers, and blowers with specified dimensions, pressure ratings, and compatibility requirements for existing plant equipment.
Addedum - Pneumatic Actuators.pdf
Supply and delivery of pneumatic actuators to Matimba Power Station in Limpopo over a five-year period on an as-and-when-required basis.
NEC Document Pneumatics actuators.pdf
Supply and delivery of pneumatic actuators to Matimba Power Station over five years on an as-and-when-required basis. The contract uses NEC3 Supply Contract (SC3) April 2013 edition with price adjustment for inflation, delay damages, and extensive additional conditions covering B-BBEE, ethics, insurance, and nuclear liability.
Acknowledgement Form for Eskom SHE Rules and other Requirements.docx
Supply and delivery of pneumatic actuators to Matimba Power Station in Limpopo over a five-year period on an as-and-when-required basis. Eskom requires full compliance with extensive safety, health and environmental (SHE) standards throughout contract execution.
To download these documents and access AI-powered analysis, visit the main tender page.
Win Eskom tenders with AI Tender Matching, technical document analysis, compliance scoring, and structured bid support for energy and engineering contracts.
Matched by category & region
Free guidance to prepare before you bid
Not sure if your business is ready for this tender? Check CSD, CIDB, and B-BBEE requirements, run a readiness assessment, and move from opportunity to submission.
Open Supplier Readiness HubMedian Estimate
R 229 266
Range
Based on 12 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
We refine every tender document through these stages so you can brief your team and prepare your bid with confidence. Anything marked as "in progress" will be upgraded automatically — no action required from you.
Pre-contract award quality requirements: Category 3 selected (refer to clause 3.5 of 240-105658000). Main supplier and sub-supplier capability and capacity assessment not applicable. Post-contract award: contract execution and supplier quality performance monitoring phases apply.
Important Dates
Source: 240-68099512 Form A_Cat 3_ Rev 9.pdf (unknown)Closing date: 2 November 2026 at 10:00 (from tender record).
No compulsory briefing or site visit dates are stated in the document.
Contact Information
Source: 240-68099512 Form A_Cat 3_ Rev 9.pdf (unknown)Eskom Quality Representative:
No email or telephone provided in the document.
Submission Guidelines
Source: 240-68099512 Form A_Cat 3_ Rev 9.pdf (unknown)Form A (Tender & Contract Quality Requirements) must be completed, signed by the tenderer's quality representative, and submitted with the quotation. No other submission details (method, copies, packaging, or additional returnable forms) are specified in this document.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 240-68099512 Form A_Cat 3_ Rev 9.pdf (unknown)Quality evaluation criteria (from Form A):
Technical Specifications
Source: 240-68099512 Form A_Cat 3_ Rev 9.pdf (unknown)Scope: Supply and delivery of pneumatic actuators to Matimba Power Station (Limpopo) over a five-year period on an as-and-when required basis.
Quality requirements (Form A):
Methodology
Source: 240-68099512 Form A_Cat 3_ Rev 9.pdfMethodology / quality approach requirements:
Quality Management
Source: 240-68099512 Form A_Cat 3_ Rev 9.pdfSummary of applicable quality requirements:
Compliance Requirements
Source: 240-68099512 Form A_Cat 3_ Rev 9.pdf (unknown)Quality compliance requirements:
Section
Source: 240-68099512 Form A_Cat 3_ Rev 9.pdfEvaluation criteria per Form A: Category 3 pre-contract award quality requirements apply. Post-contract award includes contract execution and supplier quality performance monitoring. Eskom rights of access, information, preservation, quality audits, management of nonconformities, and special processes are applicable. ISO 9001 clauses 4-10 and principles are required.
Important Dates
Source: 240-12248652_List of Tender Returnables_Cat 3_ Rev 7.docx (unknown)Closing: 2 November 2026 at 10:00
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 240-12248652_List of Tender Returnables_Cat 3_ Rev 7.docx (unknown)Quality evaluation — Category 3 (Quality Requirements)
Total quality score: 14 points
Section A: ISO 9001 QMS documentation (7 points)
Section B: QMS in operation (2 points)
Section C: Contract Quality Plan (1 point)
Section D: Spare verification (1 point)
Section E: Additional requirements (3 points)
Technical Specifications
Source: 240-12248652_List of Tender Returnables_Cat 3_ Rev 7.docx (unknown)Scope: Supply and delivery of pneumatic actuators to Matimba Power Station
Duration: 5 years, as-and-when-required basis
Location: Matimba Power Station, Limpopo
Quality deliverables required:
Compliance Requirements
Source: 240-12248652_List of Tender Returnables_Cat 3_ Rev 7.docx (unknown)Quality system: ISO 9001:2015 compliance required; certification preferred but documented non-certified QMS accepted
Returnable forms and documents to submit:
Description
Source: MTB F240043 REV3 Environmental Evaluation Report _Medium Risk Activity.xlsxEnvironmental evaluation form for medium risk activities at Matimba Power Station.
Document reference: F/240/043, Revision 3
Template identifier: 240-144786595
Alternative template: F/114/031
Reference document: PG/240/006
This is a standardised environmental assessment tool used to evaluate contractor capability for work with potential environmental impact. The evaluation covers seven elements weighted to a total of 100 points, with an 80% minimum threshold for approval.
Activity definition: medium risk work includes operational contracts of 1-2 years duration that have potential to impact the environment and require an appointed Environmental Coordinator / Representative.
Important Dates
Source: MTB F240043 REV3 Environmental Evaluation Report _Medium Risk Activity.xlsx (unknown)Effective date: 8 August 2024
Review date: 8 August 2027
Evaluation Criteria
Source: MTB F240043 REV3 Environmental Evaluation Report _Medium Risk Activity.xlsx (unknown)Environmental evaluation — minimum threshold: 80/100
Scoring breakdown:
Environmental Coordinator / Representative: 10 points
Required: basic environmental training (e.g. introduction to EMS)
Required: detailed signed Site Environmental Representative Appointment Letter
Full marks only if both training and appointment letter are provided
Environmental Policy: 10 points
Must be signed
Must commit to environmental compliance and duty of care / pollution prevention
Zero if policy missing or commitments absent
Environmental Management Plan (EMP): 15 points
Must be approved by management and by Eskom client representative
15 points: addresses 85-100% of expected environmental impacts and risks for this scope
8 points: addresses 35-50% of impacts
0 points: below 35% or not submitted
Waste Management Plan (WMP): 15 points
Must be approved by management
15 points: identifies and mitigates 85-100% of waste streams for this scope
8 points: 35-50% coverage
0 points: below 35% or not submitted
Spillage Containment Procedure: 20 points
Must describe emergency management (chemical spills, incidents)
20 points: 85-100% coverage of emergency scenarios for this scope
10 points: 35-50% coverage
0 points: below 35% or not submitted
Aspects and Impacts Register: 15 points
Must identify, assess and provide controls / mitigations for this scope
15 points: 85-100% alignment with scope
8 points: 35-50% alignment
0 points: below 35% or not submitted
Method Statement: 15 points
Must demonstrate adequate understanding of the full project scope
15 points: 85-100% scope coverage
8 points: 35-50% coverage
0 points: below 35% or not submitted
Minimum weighted final score to proceed: 80%
Technical Specifications
Source: MTB F240043 REV3 Environmental Evaluation Report _Medium Risk Activity.xlsx (unknown)Scope classification: medium risk activity
Environmental deliverables required:
Compliance Requirements
Source: MTB F240043 REV3 Environmental Evaluation Report _Medium Risk Activity.xlsx (unknown)Environmental compliance — minimum 80% score required on evaluation
Required evidence:
Assessment workflow:
Description
Source: E-Tenderers E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form - 27 January 2025.docxScope: Supply and delivery of pneumatic actuators to Matimba Power Station.
Contract period: Five (5) years.
Delivery basis: As-and-when required.
Submission Guidelines
Source: E-Tenderers E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form - 27 January 2025.docx (unknown)Mandatory returnable: E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form must be fully completed and submitted to Eskom within the prescribed period.
Disqualification: Failure to fully complete and submit the form will render the tenderer non-responsive and result in disqualification from the procurement process.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: E-Tenderers E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form - 27 January 2025.docx (unknown)Evaluation requirement: Bidders must confirm self-training via the e-Tendering Noddy Guide, video, or clarification meeting.
Returnable document: The completed acknowledgement form must be submitted with the bid.
Non-compliance: Failure to submit renders the bidder non-responsive and disqualified.
Technical Specifications
Source: E-Tenderers E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form - 27 January 2025.docx (unknown)Scope: Supply and delivery of pneumatic actuators to Matimba Power Station.
Contract period: Five (5) years.
Delivery basis: As-and-when required.
Description
Source: Matimba Power Station Pneumatic Actuator Scope of Work (1).pdfPackaging requirements:
Important Dates
Source: Matimba Power Station Pneumatic Actuator Scope of Work (1).pdf (unknown)Closing date: 2 November 2026 at 10:00
No compulsory briefing or site visit mentioned in this document.
Technical Specifications
Source: Matimba Power Station Pneumatic Actuator Scope of Work (1).pdf (unknown)Scope: Supply and delivery of pneumatic actuator spares as stock items on an as-and-when required basis for 5 years to Matimba Power Station, Limpopo.
Items (31 line items, estimated 5-year quantities):
Key requirements:
Methodology
Source: Matimba Power Station Pneumatic Actuator Scope of Work (1).pdf (unknown)Contractor reports to relevant Eskom personnel with QC documents and progress reporting on delivery.
Contract Manager assures SOW implementation, follow-up, advice, consultation, random reviews, audits, and correction of deviations.
Supplier verifies spare correctness against installed equipment; may consult original supplier.
Employer may make engineers/employees available for information verification.
Employer may hold clarification sessions for prospective suppliers.
Supplier submits lead times for all items with tender.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: Matimba Power Station Pneumatic Actuator Scope of Work (1).pdf (unknown)Supplier must have capability to verify spare specifications against installed equipment, including consulting original equipment manufacturers. No explicit experience or qualification thresholds stated.
Quality Management
Source: Matimba Power Station Pneumatic Actuator Scope of Work (1).pdfQuality standards: ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
QC evaluation of equipment with end-user on deliveries and invoices.
All spares inspected before payment processing.
No incorrect, damaged, or faulty spares accepted.
Test certificates, material certificates, manuals, data sheets, and signatures required where applicable.
Supplier to provide additional information (brochures, GA drawings, certificates, detailed specifications) on request.
Testing witnessed by Eskom System Engineer where required.
Non-compliance or inferior quality: supplier must rectify faults or supply new spare at own cost.
Pricing Schedule
Source: Matimba Power Station Pneumatic Actuator Scope of Work (1).pdf (unknown)Pricing schedule not provided in this document. Estimated 5-year quantities per item listed in technical specifications. Supplier to provide lead times for all items with tender.
Financial Requirements
Source: Matimba Power Station Pneumatic Actuator Scope of Work (1).pdf (unknown)Contract period: 5 years, as-and-when required basis.
Estimated quantities per item over 5 years provided (see technical specifications).
No pricing format, bid security, performance guarantee, retention, payment terms, or financial capacity thresholds stated in this document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Matimba Power Station Pneumatic Actuator Scope of Work (1).pdf (unknown)Normative references (supplier must comply):
No specific B-BBEE level, CIDB grade, CSD registration, tax clearance, CIPC, professional registration, or local content thresholds stated in this document.
Health & Safety
Source: Matimba Power Station Pneumatic Actuator Scope of Work (1).pdfCompliance required with:
Special Conditions
Source: Matimba Power Station Pneumatic Actuator Scope of Work (1).pdf (unknown)Employer to notify contractor of any equipment/spares upgrades or modifications; contractor to supply modified spares accordingly.
Clarification sessions at employer's discretion.
Supplier liable for cost of incorrect/defective spares.
Description
Source: Acknowledgement Form for Eskom SHE Rules and other Requirements.docxThis is an acknowledgement form for Eskom SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) rules and requirements. It does not contain tender-specific scope details beyond the general procurement of pneumatic actuators for Matimba Power Station. The form requires signature by an authorised person (CEO/Director/Managing Director) and two witnesses, confirming receipt and understanding of listed SHE documents. This is a standard Eskom contractor compliance form, not a description of goods or services.
Important Dates
Source: Acknowledgement Form for Eskom SHE Rules and other Requirements.docx (unknown)Closing date: 2 November 2026 at 10:00
Submission method: not stated in the extracted document — bidders must confirm with Eskom directly
Technical Specifications
Source: Acknowledgement Form for Eskom SHE Rules and other Requirements.docx (unknown)Scope: supply and delivery of pneumatic actuators to Matimba Power Station
Contract duration: five (5) years
Delivery basis: as-and-when-required
Location: Matimba Power Station, Limpopo
Post-award obligation: the supplier must align company processes to Eskom's SHE requirements (policies, procedures, standards)
Contractor management: the main supplier must demonstrate selection criteria for any subcontractors, notify Eskom prior to appointment, ensure adequate resources and competencies, monitor SHE compliance through audits, and provide grounds for termination of subcontractor work
Eskom reserves the right to verify contractor credentials and may request testimonials, references, and client contact details for previous similar work
Financial Requirements
Source: Acknowledgement Form for Eskom SHE Rules and other Requirements.docx (unknown)Financial penalties apply for SHE non-conformances by the main supplier or any tier of subcontractor/supplier
No financial compensation claims permitted for work stoppages initiated due to SHE-related issues
Compliance Requirements
Source: Acknowledgement Form for Eskom SHE Rules and other Requirements.docx (unknown)Mandatory SHE documents to obtain and acknowledge (sign for receipt and understanding):
Post-award: full alignment of company processes to Eskom SHE requirements required
Induction: all employees and contractors must undergo Eskom induction and company induction
Eskom may verify compliance and request proof of previous similar work
Description
Source: Addedum - Pneumatic Actuators.pdfScope
Important Dates
Source: Addedum - Pneumatic Actuators.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 20 March 2026 at 10:00
Original closing: 06 March 2026
Extended by: Addendum Rev 1 dated 04 March 2026
Note: The tender record shows 02 November 2026; the addendum specifies 20 March 2026. Bidders should verify the correct date with Eskom before submitting.
Contact Information
Source: Addedum - Pneumatic Actuators.pdf (TENDER)Procurement contact
Technical Specifications
Source: Addedum - Pneumatic Actuators.pdf (TENDER)Scope
Section
Source: Addedum - Pneumatic Actuators.pdf (TENDER)Closing date revised: 20 March 2026
Original closing date: 06 March 2026
Addendum date: 04 March 2026
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.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Address
1 Nelson Mandela Drive, Matimba Power Station - Lephalale - Lephalale - 0555
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
11
Last checked
09 Oct 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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.
Key Personnel
Provinces Active
Industries
Get deep intelligence on Supplies: General. Unlock full pricing strategies, bid frequency, and historical win rates.
Learn how to submit a winning bid with these related articles
Everything South African general contractors need to know about how to write a winning tender proposal without an in-house bid team in gauteng — covering CSD, BBBEE, step-by-step processes, common disqualification mistakes, and how Tenders-SA.org helps you find and win relevant contracts in Gauteng.
Your meticulously crafted General sector tender submission can be disqualified for a single, seemingly minor compliance oversight. The reality for South African contractors is that technical competence is no longer sufficient; it is underpinned by a non-negotiable framework of documentary compliance. This regulatory guide: mastering CSD and BBBEE compliance for general sector tenders in south africa provides a comprehensive, step-by-step breakdown of the mandatory registrations and certificates you must secure and present. We detail the precise requirements for CSD, BBBEE, SARS TCS, CIPC, and COIDA, explaining their function within the procurement ecosystem governed by the PFMA and PPPFA. Learn the actionable steps to prepare your business, avoid the most common disqualifying errors, and leverage technology to streamline your compliance process for successful bidding in 2026 and beyond.
For South African General contractors, the path to government procurement is paved with non-negotiable regulatory requirements. The most common barrier to entry is not a lack of capability, but a failure to master the foundational compliance frameworks that govern every bid. This complete regulatory guide to CSD and BBBEE compliance for General sector tender suppliers in South Africa demystifies the process. It provides a meticulous, step-by-step field manual for ensuring your company is fully compliant and audit-ready, enabling you to confidently access the R billions in opportunities across infrastructure maintenance, facilities management, and service delivery within the General sector.
This definitive guide provides General sector contractors with the precise, actionable steps required to achieve and maintain CSD and BBBEE compliance for South African public tenders in 2026. Authored by Dr. Sarah Mokwena, a Legal Compliance Specialist, it meticulously walks through the regulatory framework, mandatory registrations, and the critical documentation needed to avoid disqualification. We dissect the common, costly errors made during submission and provide a clear checklist to ensure your bid is responsive and competitive. Learn how to navigate the Central Supplier Database, validate your BBBEE status, and integrate compliance into your tender preparation process.
💡 Want more tendering tips and strategies?
Explore Our Blog