Supply and delivery of refractory cast cement and factory bricks — ESKOM quality-scored tender (e3620gxmphen)

Supply and delivery of refractory cast cement and factory bricks for the boiler plant at Hendrina Power Station, on an as-and-when-required basis. All supplied items must be accompanied by quality control documentation. The scope supports the tender technical evaluation process and applies to Hendrina Power Station.

Bidders are evaluated through the Tender Technical Evaluation process. The evaluation references the Generation Tender Technical Evaluation Procedure (240-168966153), the Tender Technical Evaluation Strategy (HSTTPMM055), and the Supplier Contract Quality Requirements Specifications (QM-58). No scoring split, minimum qualifying score, or preference point system is stated in the document.

Scope: Supply and delivery of refractory cast cement and factory bricks for the boiler plant at Hendrina Power Station, on an as-and-when-required basis.

Items required:

• Refractory cast cement (Material No. 0160086): Castable CR type, supplied in 25 kg bags, reference no. 006910, Flintcast CC. Quantity: 24,000 units. A material safety data sheet must be supplied with each batch.
• Refractory brick (Material No. 0161910): Dimensions WD 114 x LG 230 mm, insulating fire grade, red, acid resistant. Quantity: 4,000 units.

Delivery and logistics:

• Deliver to Main Stores, Hendrina Power Station, Pullenshope, Mpumalanga.
• Transport must prevent damage and ingress of dirt or moisture.
• Contractor must be present during offloading; a joint receiving inspection with Eskom is required.
• Damaged items will not be accepted; the contractor remains responsible for replacement transport if items are defective.

Storage and emergency supply:

• Contractor must maintain a suitably sized storage facility holding a minimum stock of all listed spares, ready for urgent delivery.
• In emergencies, spares must be delivered to the employer's premises within 24 hours.

Documentation:

• Material data sheets and confirmation of technical specification must be provided on delivery.
• Material certificates and applicable guarantees/warranties must be supplied before acceptance on site.

Contract duration: Up to 60 months from the effective date (contract authorisation date).

Supply and delivery of refractory cast cement and factory bricks on an as-and-when-required basis for up to 60 months. Transport from the contractor's works to Main Stores, Hendrina Power Station, Pullenshope, Mpumalanga, ensuring protection from damage, dirt, and moisture. The contractor must be present during offloading and participate in a joint receiving inspection. Maintain contingency spares in storage for emergencies; deliver emergency spares within 24 hours. Keep a suitably sized storage facility with minimum stock of all listed spares, ensuring quality is maintained. Use safe handling techniques during loading, offloading, and transport. The employer will not accept damaged items; the contractor remains responsible for replacement transport if items are defective.

The document defines roles: the System Engineer defines technical specifications and scope; the Contract Manager handles procurement documents; the Contractor provides all services required for the full scope of work. No specific experience or qualification requirements for the bidder are stated.

All supplied items must be accompanied by quality control documentation. Material certificates and applicable guarantees/warranties must be supplied to the employer's representative before any item is accepted on site. A receiving inspection is conducted jointly by the contractor and an Eskom representative to confirm no transport damage. The contractor must provide material data sheets and confirmation of technical specification on delivery. The document references ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems as an informative reference.

The document does not state specific eligibility criteria such as CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level, or CIDB grading. Compliance with the referenced normative documents (Generation Tender Technical Evaluation Procedure, Tender Technical Evaluation Strategy, Supplier Contract Quality Requirements Specifications, and relevant SANS standards) is required.

The contract becomes effective on the date it is authorised. The supply period is up to 60 months from the effective date. The contractor must supply items on an as-and-when-required basis. Material certificates and applicable guarantees/warranties must be provided before acceptance. The contractor is responsible for safe handling and transport; damaged items will not be accepted, and the contractor remains liable for replacement transport if items are defective.

Evaluation is conducted through the Tender Technical Evaluation process, referencing the Generation Tender Technical Evaluation Procedure (240-168966153), the Tender Technical Evaluation Strategy (HSTTPMM055), and the Supplier Contract Quality Requirements Specifications (QM-58). No specific scoring split, minimum qualifying score, or preference point system is stated.

Supply and delivery of refractory materials:

• Refractory castable cement, 25 kg bags: 25,000 units
• Refractory bricks, 114 mm wide x 230 mm long: 4,000 units

Supply and delivery of refractory cast cement and factory bricks. No further scope details are provided in the available document.

Closing date: 21 October 2026 at 10:00 (SAST)

Compulsory site visit / clarification meeting: details are stated in the Tender Data. Attendance is compulsory; failure to attend results in disqualification. Date, time and venue are not specified in the available document.

Contact: Eskom Representative (name not specified)

Role: Eskom Representative (SCM)

Email: not specified

Telephone: not specified

Submission address: Eskom Tender Bulletin site (e-tendering) – no physical address provided.

All communication must be directed to the Eskom Representative only, in writing, in English.

Submission method: e-tendering via the Eskom Tender Bulletin site on the Eskom E-tendering page. Upload and finalise the tender before the closing date and time. No paper submissions are accepted for e-tendering.

Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted by the closing date and time):

• Acknowledgement Form: confirms receipt of the tender documents and states whether the tender is for the whole or part of the scope.
• Mandatory tender returnables as listed in the Tender Data (e.g. certificates, registrations, declarations).
• Proof of authority to act as agent, if an agent submits on behalf of the principal.
• SDL&I Undertaking (annexure): must be completed and submitted by contract award.
• Information on designated materials and thresholds: must be submitted by contract award.

Packaging (for paper submissions, if applicable):

• Submit the original tender and one complete copy as separate packages, marked "ORIGINAL" and "COPY".
• If an electronic copy is required, package it separately and mark "ELECTRONIC COPY".
• Seal all packages together in an outer package marked "Confidential", stating the tender number, tenderer's name, physical address, email and contact telephone number.

Disqualification risks:

• Late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
• Failure to submit the original tender or the copy will result in disqualification.
• Mandatory returnables not submitted by the closing date and time will disqualify the tender.
• Tenders based on 100% sub-contracting are ineligible.
• Failure to attend a compulsory site visit or clarification meeting results in disqualification.
• Misrepresentation or falsification of information leads to disqualification and possible suspension from doing business with State-Owned Companies for up to 10 years.

Evaluation stages:

1. Basic compliance: tender must meet all basic compliance requirements stated in the Tender Data.
2. Mandatory returnables: tender must contain all mandatory documents by the closing date and time.
3. Pre-qualification criteria: if stipulated, tenderers must comply (e.g. B-BBEE level, CIDB grading).
4. Functionality: if a criterion, scored against functionality criteria; must meet the minimum threshold stated in the Tender Data to proceed.
5. Financial analysis: Eskom assesses the financial risk of the tenderer; if risk is too high and no mitigating factors exist, the tenderer will not be considered for award.
6. Price evaluation: per the Tender Data, considering factors such as CPA, FOREX, commodity exposure, discounts, technical adjustment, PV and forecasted invoicing rates.
7. B-BBEE and Specific Goals: scored under the 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system. If no B-BBEE certificate/affidavit is provided, the tenderer scores zero for B-BBEE but is not disqualified if otherwise responsive.
8. Ranking: Price score plus Specific Goals score are added and tenders ranked highest to lowest.

Objective criteria may be applied per section 2(1)(f) of the PPPFA, but functionality and B-BBEE scorecard elements cannot be used as objective criteria.

Reverse e-auction may be used; if so, the tender must not include prices.

Scope: Supply and delivery of refractory cast cement and factory bricks.

No further technical specifications (quantities, standards, delivery locations) are provided in the available document.

Tenderers must comply with all obligations when submitting a tender, including checking documents on receipt, returning mandatory returnables, signing the original tender, and ensuring an authorised signatory. Tenderers must attend compulsory site visits/clarification meetings. Tenderers must provide clarification and documents as required, and sign the final draft of the contract.

Tenderers must provide proof of safety, health, environmental and quality (SHEQ) systems, policies and capabilities. All costs and personnel associated with SHEQ must be reflected in the tender pricing.

Tenderers must include in rates, prices, and tendered total all duties, taxes, and other costs. Rates and prices must be fixed for the contract duration and not subject to adjustment unless stated. Prices must be in South African Rand unless otherwise instructed. If a bill of quantities or pricing schedule applies, errors in line-item prices or rates will be corrected to result in the corrected total. Pricing schedule must include a line item for cataloguing if required.

Pricing format:

• Rates and prices must be fixed for the contract duration and not subject to adjustment unless stated in the Invitation to Tender.
• Prices must be in South African Rand unless otherwise instructed.
• Include all duties, taxes (including VAT) and levies applicable 14 days prior to the closing date.
• If a bill of quantities or pricing schedule applies, arithmetical errors will be corrected; the amount in words prevails over figures.
• If cataloguing is required, the pricing schedule must include a line item for cataloguing.

Insurance:

• Eskom's insurance may not cover all risks; the tenderer should obtain qualified advice.

Security for performance:

• If required, the tenderer must name at least two financial institutions it will approach for security. Eskom may reject an unsuitable institution.

Financial analysis:

• Eskom will assess the tenderer's financial statements to determine risk; if risk is too high and no mitigating factors exist, the tenderer will not be considered for award.

Eligibility:

• Must comply with eligibility criteria in the Tender Data.
• Must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies.
• Must not sub-contract 100% of the scope of work.

Registrations and certificates:

• CSD registration required.
• Valid tax clearance (SARS TCS or tax pin) required.
• B-BBEE level: proof (certificate/CSD number/CSD report) must be provided at closing if B-BBEE is a pre-qualification criterion; otherwise, for point allocation, absence results in zero points.
• CIDB grading: if stipulated, must be registered with CIDB at closing or be capable of registration within 21 working days. Proof of registration is mandatory at closing; if only proof of application is available, submit it at closing and the actual registration printout by contract award.

Sheq:

• Proof of safety, health, environmental and quality (SHEQ) systems, policies and capabilities must be provided to Eskom's satisfaction. All SHEQ costs and personnel must be reflected in the tender.

Legislation:

• Comply with National Treasury instructions, PPPFA regulations, amended B-BBEE codes, COIDA, OHS Act, and Eskom SHEQ requirements.

Contract skills and participation goals:

• If awarded a contract of R5 million or more (professional/service) or CIDB grade 7 or higher (construction), the contractor must achieve Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG) per CIDB standard.
• Contract Participation Goals (CPG) apply to construction works contracts in GB and CE classes with minimum duration of 6 months and where at least 25% of the main contract could be subcontracted.

B-BBEE level is scored as per CSD report or certificate/affidavit. If B-BBEE is a pre-qualification criterion, the certificate/CSD number/report must be provided by the closing date and time. For PPPFA point allocation, if no B-BBEE certificate/affidavit is provided, the tenderer may be disqualified if otherwise evaluated as acceptable, or score zero for Specific Goals within the 90/10 or 80/20 allocation. B-BBEE scorecard elements may not be used as objective criteria.

Tenderers must provide proof satisfactory to Eskom that safety, health, environmental and quality (SHEQ) systems, policies and capabilities are in place. All costs and personnel associated with SHEQ must be reflected in the pricing.

Tender validity: The tender must remain valid for acceptance within the validity period stated in the Tender Data. Eskom may request an extension; a tenderer that agrees cannot modify its tender, and one that refuses is excluded from further consideration.

Confidentiality: All matters arising from the procurement are confidential. Documents provided by Eskom may only be used for preparing and submitting the tender.

Eskom's rights: Eskom may cancel the tender at any time before contract conclusion, with written reasons on request. Eskom may accept or reject any variation, deviation or alternative tender, and may negotiate with selected tenderers.

Liability: Eskom and its representatives are not liable for any losses or damages incurred by tenderers during the tender process.

Accuracy of documents: Eskom does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the tender documents.

Contract formation: The successful tenderer must sign the Form of Agreement. The Standard Conditions of Tender and Tender Data do not form part of the contract.

Eskom may disqualify a tender if the tenderer has misrepresented information, and the tenderer may be suspended from business with any State-Owned Company for up to 10 years. Eskom may reject a financial institution if found not suitable. Eskom will publish responses to all tenderers in the same manner as the Invitation to Tender was issued. Eskom may announce prices if stated. Eskom will not disclose information relating to evaluation and processing of tenders except as required by law.

Eskom will evaluate tenders based on criteria stated in the Tender Data. Functionality, if a criterion, will be scored against functionality criteria and must meet the minimum threshold to proceed. Price evaluation per Tender Data, including handling of omissions or errors in pricing schedule. B-BBEE level scored as per CSD report or certificate/affidavit; if B-BBEE is a pre-qualification criterion, must be provided by closing. If no B-BBEE certificate/affidavit, tenderer may be disqualified if otherwise acceptable, or score zero for Specific Goals within 90/10 or 80/20 allocation. Objective criteria may be applied per section 2(1)(f) of PPPFA; B-BBEE scorecard element may not be used as objective criteria. Reverse e-auction uses 90/10 and 80/20 price and preference point systems.

Supply and delivery of refractory cast cement and factory bricks. Bids are assessed on the quality documentation submitted, using Eskom's Supplier Quality Management Tender Evaluation Scorecard (Rev 7, effective 21 January 2022, unique ID 240-12248652). Category 3 applies to this tender, so the Category 3 returnables and the five weighted quality sections govern the quality evaluation.

Submission format

• Complete the returnables template, save it as a PDF and sign it, or sign and lock the sheet, before sending it to the Eskom buyer.
• On the Cover tab, enter 1 in the box for the applicable category; only one category may be selected at a time.
• The Returnables tab automatically flags which requirements apply to the selected category; rows for non-applicable requirements may be hidden.
• Populate all required details and adjust the print area to fit one page.

Returnables for Category 3 (the category selected for this tender)

• Form A, completed and signed.
• Evidence of an implemented quality management system.
• Internal management system audit report, including nonconformity, correction and corrective action reports.
• Draft Contract Quality Plan and Inspection and Test Plan aligned to the scope of works (ISO 10005).
• Documented information for defined roles, responsibilities and authorities.

Evaluation is by a weighted quality scorecard across five sections:

• Section A — Quality Management System requirements (ISO 9001): 25%
• Section B — Evidence of the QMS in operation: 25%
• Section C — Contract Quality Plan requirements: 20%
• Section D — Quality Control Plan requirements: 20%
• Section E — User-defined additional requirements and miscellaneous: 10%

Section A is rated on either Option 1 (valid ISO certification) or Option 2 (evidence of a QMS in operation); only one option is scored.

Each section result is calculated as the score obtained over the maximum score allocated, multiplied by 100% and then by the section weight.

No minimum qualifying score is stated.

Scope

• Supply and delivery of refractory cast cement and factory bricks.

Quality documentation required with the bid (Category 3)

• Form A, completed and signed.
• Evidence of an implemented quality management system.
• Internal management system audit report, including nonconformity, correction and corrective action reports.
• Draft Contract Quality Plan (CQP) and Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) aligned to the scope of works (ISO 10005).
• Documented information for defined roles, responsibilities and authorities.

Reference specifications

• Supplier Contract Quality Requirements Specification 240-105658000.
• Contract Quality Plan reference 240-109253698.
• Inspection and Test Plan reference 240-109253302.
• Additional specification 240-51544462.

Quality management system

• Section A, Option 1: valid ISO 9001:2015 certification by an accredited certification body, with the product or service scope defined and relevant, the certificate issued by an approved and authorised certification authority holding recognised international accreditation, and the certificate still valid.
• Section A, Option 2 (alternative to Option 1): evidence of a QMS in operation — QMS manual or quality method statement, quality policy and quality objectives approved by top management, control of documented information (ISO 9001:2015 clause 7.5), documented information for control of nonconforming outputs (clause 8.7), nonconformity and corrective action (clause 10.2), and internal audit (clause 9.2).
• Section B: documented roles, responsibilities and authorities (organisation chart and responsibility matrix covering the quality management function, clause 5.3); documented control of externally provided processes, products and services including criteria for evaluation, selection, performance monitoring and re-evaluation (clause 8.4); latest internal management system audit report with nonconformity and corrective action reports; latest certification management system audit report not older than 12 months; records of management review meetings.
• Section C: draft Contract Quality Plan specific to the scope of work (ISO 10005).
• Section D: Quality Control Plan, checklist or Inspection and Test Plan per the scope of works (ISO 10005 and 240-105658000), supported by an example from similar or previous work.
• Section E: Form A completed and signed, plus any additional customer-specific requirements arising from the scope of work or specification.

The tenderer must complete and sign the Supplier Quality Requirements acknowledgement form, acknowledging and accepting Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements as per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001 Standard.

The bidder must complete and sign the Supplier Quality Requirements acknowledgement form, confirming acceptance of Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001. For pre-contract award quality requirements, the bidder must select Category 3 (clause 4.1.3). The bidder must accept all post-contract award quality requirements and standard conditions as listed. The bidder must confirm compliance with ISO 9001 clauses 4-10 and the seven quality principles. No other eligibility criteria (such as CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level, or CIDB grading) are stated in the provided document.

The tenderer must complete and sign the Supplier Quality Requirements acknowledgement form, acknowledging and accepting Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements as per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001 Standard.

No specific compliance requirements are stated in the provided document.

Supply and delivery of refractory cast cement and factory bricks.

OHS Representative: Diane Maunatlala (Development Team)

Returnable OHS documents (all must be submitted and evaluated before contract award):

• Annexure B: signed acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements.
• Health and Safety Plan addressing the project/scope OHS risks, aligned with the health and safety specification.
• Detailed costing for OHS management, broken down (not a lump sum), based on the overall scope of work.
• Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA) with the methodology used.
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).
• OHS policy signed by the CEO, complying with OHS Act Section 7.
• OHS competency evidence: CVs and qualifications/certificates relevant to the scope.

OHS returnables are evaluated prior to contract award. No other evaluation criteria (e.g., price, functionality, preference points) are stated in the provided document.

OHS compliance is mandatory:

• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).
• OHS policy signed by CEO, compliant with OHS Act Section 7.
• Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA) with methodology.
• Health and Safety Plan aligned with the health and safety specification.
• OHS competency evidence (CVs, qualifications/certificates).

Supply and delivery of refractory cast cement and refractory bricks. The commodity is not a designated sector for local production and content, and no CIDB compulsory training applies.

Closing date: 21 October 2026 at 10:00 (from tender record).

No other dates (briefings, site visits, clarification deadlines) are stated in the document.

No contact information is provided in the document.

Returnable documents: all must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid.

• SBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content) and Annex C (Local Content Declaration – Summary Schedule) are returnable if applicable.
• Valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited), sworn affidavit, or CIPS affidavit.
• Proof of ownership/shareholding (preferably CIPC documentation) with shareholding breakdown.
• Certified ID copies of shareholders.
• Proof of disability (where applicable).
• For trusts, consortia or joint ventures: consolidated B-BBEE status level verification certificate.
• B-BBEE Improvement or Retention Plan (essential document, submit within 30 days of contract signing).
• SDL&I Implementation Schedule (complete and return to SDL&I representative within 28 days of contract award).

Disqualification risks:

• Failure to meet the CIDB CSDG mandatory percentage (if applicable) renders the tender non-responsive.
• Failure to meet SDL&I obligations may lead to penalties and retention clauses being invoked.

Evaluation is based on the 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system.

• Price: maximum 90 points (90/10 system) or 80 points (80/20 system).
• Specific goals (B-BBEE): maximum 10 points (90/10) or 20 points (80/20).
• Total points = price points + specific goal points, rounded to two decimal places.
• Contract awarded to tenderer scoring the highest total points.
• B-BBEE points per status level:
• Level 1: 10 (90/10) / 20 (80/20)
• Level 2: 9 / 18
• Level 3: 6 / 14
• Level 4: 5 / 12
• Level 5: 4 / 8
• Level 6: 3 / 6
• Level 7: 2 / 4
• Level 8: 1 / 2
• Non-compliant: 0 / 0
• Tenderers failing to provide preference point documentation are not disqualified but may only score points out of 90/80 for price and 0 out of 10/20 for specific goals.
• Objective criteria (if included) are a condition for contract award; failure may lead to the second-ranked tenderer being recommended.

Supply and delivery of refractory cast cement and refractory bricks.

• The commodity is not a designated sector for local production and content (no local content threshold applies).
• No CIDB compulsory training is required (CSDG not applicable).
• Local procurement content target: 100% (tenderers must propose their local content percentage).
• Jobs: tenderers must propose the type and number of jobs to be created and retained in South Africa.
• Skills development: tenderers must propose development of skills for unemployed candidates, targeting occupations in high demand (e.g., Dispatching Officer, Stock Controller with N3 or Senior Certificate). Candidates must be representative of South African demographics; exclude Eskom employees and registered learners. Tenderer bears full cost; no Eskom financial contribution.

Skills development must involve tenderers directly and through their supply network; SETA accredited training providers may be approached. Targets exclude Eskom employees and registered learners. Tenderers bear full cost; Eskom makes no financial contribution. Tenderers may approach SETAs for grants and SARS for tax rebates. SDL&I penalty and performance security: 1% of contract value penalty for failure to meet SDL&I obligations; 1% of every invoice (excluding VAT) retained as security, released only upon full fulfilment. Reporting: quarterly reports per Data Collection Template; Eskom reviews within 30 days; corrective measures required before next report; SDL&I Implementation Schedule to be completed and returned within 28 days of contract award.

Tender response must be separated into local and imported components as per the Price Schedule. Local procurement content is total spending minus the imported component.

Pricing must be separated into local and imported components per the Price Schedule.

• Local procurement content = total spending minus imported component.
• SDL&I penalty: 1% of contract value for failure to meet SDL&I obligations.
• SDL&I performance security: Eskom retains 1% of every invoice (excluding VAT) for the contract duration; released only upon full fulfilment of SDL&I obligations.

B-BBEE requirements:

• Valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited), sworn affidavit, or CIPS affidavit required to claim preference points and as condition for contract award.
• Revenue up to R10 million (EME): may submit sworn affidavit.
• Revenue up to R50 million (QSE): must comply with QSE scorecard unless at least 51% black-owned, then may submit sworn affidavit.
• Revenue above R50 million: must submit valid B-BBEE certificate.
• B-BBEE improvement or retention plan must be submitted within 30 days of contract signing.
• Level 1: may maintain.
• Level 2 or 3: must improve or maintain.
• Level 4: must achieve Level 3 by end of first year, then improve one level each subsequent year.
• Levels 5-8 or non-compliant: must achieve Level 4 by end of first year, then improve one level each subsequent year.
• Sworn affidavit validity requirements: deponent name and ID number, designation (director/owner/member), enterprise name as per CIPC and business address, percentage of black ownership/black female ownership/designated group, total revenue and basis (audited/management), financial year end, B-BBEE status level, empowering supplier status (for QSEs), same signature date for deponent and Commissioner of Oaths, Commissioner of Oaths must be independent of the enterprise.
• Proof of ownership/shareholding (preferably CIPC) and certified ID copies of shareholders required.
• For trusts/consortia/JVs: consolidated B-BBEE certificate required.
• No CIDB grading or compulsory training required.

Validity of Sworn Affidavits: Affidavits must include: deponent's name as per ID and ID number; designation (director, owner, member) showing authorisation; enterprise name as per CIPC and business address; percentage of black ownership, black female ownership, designated group (or black beneficiaries for specialised enterprises); total revenue for the year under review and basis (audited or management accounts); financial year end; B-BBEE status level (only one); empowering supplier status (for QSEs); date signed by deponent and Commissioner of Oath must be the same; Commissioner of Oath cannot be an employee or ex officio of the enterprise.

Reporting and Monitoring: Suppliers must submit quarterly reports to Eskom per the Data Collection Template on SDL&I compliance. Eskom reviews reports within 30 days and notifies suppliers in writing if obligations not met. Suppliers must implement corrective measures before the next report, failing which retention clauses are invoked. Every contract must include an SDL&I Implementation Schedule, completed and returned to the SDL&I representative within 28 days of contract award, used for monitoring and reporting.

Specific goals (B-BBEE) carry a maximum of 10/20 points, added to price points and rounded to two decimals. Points are allocated per B-BBEE status level under the 90/10 or 80/20 system. Required documents to claim preference points: valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited), sworn/CIPS affidavit, proof of ownership/shareholding (preferably CIPC), certified ID copies of shareholders, proof of disability where applicable, and consolidated B-BBEE certificate for trusts, consortia or joint ventures. Tenderers failing to provide documentation may only score points out of 90/80 for price and 0 out of 10/20 for specific goals.

Supply and delivery of refractory cast cement and refractory factory bricks. No further scope details are provided in the document.

Closing date: 21 October 2026 at 10:00 (as per tender record).

No briefing or site visit is mentioned in the document.

No contact details are provided in the document.

Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid):

• SBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content) and Annex C (Local Content Declaration – Summary Schedule) – returnable only if the commodity is a designated sector; this tender is not a designated sector, so these forms are not applicable.
• B-BBEE preference points claim documents: valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited), sworn/CIPC affidavit, proof of ownership/shareholding (preferably CIPC), certified ID copies of shareholders, proof of disability (where applicable), and consolidated B-BBEE certificate for trusts/consortia/JVs.
• SDL&I Implementation Schedule – must be completed and returned to the SDL&I representative within 28 days of contract award.
• B-BBEE Improvement or Retention Plan – must be submitted within 30 days of contract signing.
• Quarterly SDL&I reports per the Data Collection Template.

Disqualification risks:

• Failure to meet a mandatory CIDB CSDG percentage (not applicable here as no CIDB compulsory training is indicated).
• Failure to meet SDL&I obligations may lead to penalties and retention of 1% of each invoice.

Evaluation is based on the 90/10 preference point system (price 90 points, specific goals 10 points) or the 80/20 system (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points). The specific goal for this tender is B-BBEE status level. Points for price and specific goals are added and rounded to two decimal places. The contract is awarded to the tenderer scoring the highest total points, subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act.

B-BBEE points table:

• Level 1: 10 points (90/10) / 20 points (80/20)
• Level 2: 9 / 18
• Level 3: 6 / 14
• Level 4: 5 / 12
• Level 5: 4 / 8
• Level 6: 3 / 6
• Level 7: 2 / 4
• Level 8: 1 / 2
• Non-compliant: 0 / 0

If a tenderer fails to provide B-BBEE documentation, they are not disqualified but score only on price (out of 90 or 80) and receive 0 for specific goals.

Objective criteria (not mandatory but a condition for contract award):

• Designated sectors: not applicable for this tender (no local content threshold).
• CIDB skills development: no compulsory training indicated, so no CSDG percentage applies.

SDL&I objectives (RDP goals) do not form part of scoring but become contractual obligations once committed.

Supply and delivery of refractory cast cement and refractory factory bricks.

No quantities, specifications, or delivery locations are stated in the document.

Skills development methodology:

• Tenderers must submit proposals for developing skills of unemployed candidates, addressing Eskom's core, scarce and critical skills (per Government Gazette 43937).
• Candidates must be from all provinces and representative of SA demographics.
• Examples: N3 or Senior Dispatching Officer Equivalent Certificate, Stock Controller Equivalent Certificate.
• Skills development involves tenderers directly and through their supply network, possibly with SETA accredited training providers.
• Targets exclude Eskom employees and registered learners.
• Tenderers bear the full cost; Eskom makes no financial contribution.
• Tenderers are advised to approach SETAs for grants and SARS for tax rebates.

Pricing must be submitted in the Price Schedule included with the tender documents. Where the contract involves a combination of local and imported goods, the tender response must be separated into its components as per the Price Schedule. Local procurement content is total spending minus the imported component.

Pricing must be submitted in the Price Schedule included with the tender documents. Where the contract involves a combination of local and imported goods, the tender response must be separated into its components as per the Price Schedule.

SDL&I penalty and performance security:

• Eskom will apply a penalty of 1% of the Contract Value for failure to meet SDL&I obligations.
• For the duration of the contract, Eskom will retain 1% of every invoice (excluding VAT) as security for the fulfilment of all SDL&I obligations.
• Retained amounts are released only upon full fulfilment of all SDL&I obligations.

B-BBEE requirements:

• A valid B-BBEE certificate issued by a SANAS accredited verification agency, or a sworn affidavit / CIPS affidavit, is required to claim preference points and is a condition for contract award.
• Revenue up to R10 million (EME): a sworn affidavit may be submitted.
• Revenue up to R50 million (QSE): must comply with all elements of the QSE scorecard relevant to the sector, unless at least 51% black-owned, in which case a sworn affidavit is required.
• Revenue above R50 million: a valid B-BBEE certificate is required.
• Proof of ownership/shareholding (preferably CIPC documentation) inclusive of shareholding breakdown.
• Certified ID copies of shareholders.
• Proof of disability (where applicable).
• For trusts, consortia or joint ventures: a consolidated B-BBEE status level verification certificate.

B-BBEE improvement or retention plan:

• Must be submitted within 30 days of contract signing.
• Level 1 suppliers must maintain their status.
• Level 2 or 3 suppliers must improve or maintain their status.
• Level 4 suppliers must achieve Level 3 by the end of the first year of the contract, and thereafter improve by one level each year.
• Level 5 to 8 or non-compliant suppliers must achieve Level 4 by the end of the first year, and thereafter improve by one level each year from the second year.

Sworn affidavit validity requirements:

• Must include the deponent's name as per ID and ID number.
• Must indicate the deponent's designation (director, owner, or member) to confirm authority.
• Must include the enterprise name as per CIPC registration and business address.
• Must state the percentage of black ownership, black female ownership, and designated group (for specialised enterprises, percentage of black beneficiaries).
• Must indicate total revenue for the year under review and whether based on audited financial statements or management accounts.
• Must state the financial year end.
• Must state the B-BBEE status level (only one).
• Must indicate empowering supplier status (for QSEs).
• The deponent and Commissioner of Oaths must sign on the same date.
• The Commissioner of Oaths cannot be an employee or ex officio of the enterprise.

Local procurement content:

• Eskom target is 100% local procurement content.
• Tenderers must separate local and imported components in the price schedule.

SDL&I objectives (RDP goals):

• Tenderers must submit proposals for jobs created and retained in South Africa.
• Tenderers must submit proposals for skills development of unemployed candidates, addressing Eskom's core, scarce and critical skills (per Government Gazette 43937). Candidates must be from all provinces and representative of SA demographics. Examples include N3 or Senior Dispatching Officer Equivalent Certificate and Stock Controller Equivalent Certificate.
• Skills development targets exclude Eskom employees and registered learners.
• Tenderers bear the full cost of skills development; Eskom makes no financial contribution.
• Tenderers are advised to approach SETAs for grants and SARS for tax rebates.

Reporting and monitoring:

• Suppliers must submit quarterly SDL&I reports per the Data Collection Template.
• Eskom reviews reports within 30 days and notifies in writing if obligations are not met.
• Suppliers must implement corrective measures before the next report, failing which retention clauses are invoked.
• The SDL&I Implementation Schedule must be completed and returned to the SDL&I representative within 28 days of contract award.

B-BBEE requirements:

• A valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited), sworn affidavit, or CIPS affidavit is required to claim preference points and is a condition for contract award.
• Revenue up to R10 million (EME): sworn affidavit may be submitted.
• Revenue up to R50 million (QSE): must comply with all elements of the QSE scorecard unless at least 51% black-owned, in which case a sworn affidavit is required.
• Revenue above R50 million: valid B-BBEE certificate required.
• Proof of ownership/shareholding (preferably CIPC) and certified ID copies of shareholders are required.
• For trusts/consortia/JVs: consolidated B-BBEE certificate required.
• Failure to provide documentation means only price points are scored (90/80) and 0 for specific goals.

B-BBEE improvement or retention plan:

• Must be submitted within 30 days of contract signing.
• Level 1: maintain status.
• Level 2-3: improve or maintain.
• Level 4: achieve Level 3 by end of first year, then improve one level each year.
• Level 5-8 or non-compliant: achieve Level 4 by end of first year, then improve one level each year from second year.

Sworn affidavit validity requirements:

• Include deponent's name as per ID and ID number.
• Indicate designation (director/owner/member).
• Include enterprise name as per CIPC and business address.
• State percentage of black ownership, black female ownership, designated group (or black beneficiaries for specialised enterprises).
• Indicate total revenue and basis (audited/management).
• State financial year end.
• State B-BBEE status level (only one).
• Indicate empowering supplier status (for QSEs).
• Deponent and Commissioner of Oaths must sign on same date.
• Commissioner cannot be an employee or ex officio of the enterprise.

SDL&I penalty and performance security:

• Eskom applies a penalty of 1% of the Contract Value for failure to meet SDL&I obligations.
• Eskom retains 1% of every invoice (excluding VAT) as security for the fulfilment of all SDL&I obligations.
• Retained amounts are released only upon full fulfilment of all SDL&I obligations.

Evaluation is based on the 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system. Price points plus specific goal points (B-BBEE status) are added and rounded to two decimal places. Contract awarded to highest scorer per PPPFA. B-BBEE points table provided. Failure to provide B-BBEE documentation means only price points are scored (90/80) and 0 for specific goals.

Closing date: 21 October 2026 at 10:00 (from tender record).

No briefing or site visit dates are stated.

Supply Manager:

• Name: Mr Sibusiso Khawula
• Address: Hendrina Power Station
• Telephone: +27 31 710 5356
• Email: [email protected]

Purchaser:

• Name: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
• Registered office: Megawatt Park, Maxwell Drive, Sandton, Johannesburg, 2199

Delivery address:

Main Stores, Hendrina Power Station, Pullenshope, Mpumalanga

Returnable documents — all must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid:

• C1.1 Form of Offer and Acceptance: the offer cover page, signed by an authorised representative.
• Schedule of Deviations: lists any agreed deviations from the tender documents; no other deviations are valid.
• C1.2b Contract Data provided by the Supplier: completed with the supplier's details, tendered total, and delivery dates.
• C2.2 Price Schedule: priced as per the schedule.
• C1.3 Proforma Guarantees: as required by the contract.

Submission method: not stated in the document.

Disqualification risks:

• Failure to provide securities, bonds, guarantees, proof of insurance, or other documentation within two weeks of receiving the completed agreement constitutes repudiation.
• Any deviation not recorded in the Schedule of Deviations is invalid.

No evaluation criteria are stated in the document. The contract is a priced contract under NEC3 Supply Contract (SC3), with prices derived from the Price Schedule. No preference point system (80/20 or 90/10) or minimum qualifying score is mentioned.

Scope: Supply and delivery of refractory cast cement and factory bricks on an 'as and when required' basis to Hendrina Power Station (Materials Management Department) for a period of 5 years.

Items and quantities (from Price Schedule):

• 160086 Cement, castable, CR, bag 25 kg — 24,000 units
• 161910 Brick, refractory, WD 114 mm x LG 230 mm — 4,000 units

Delivery requirements:

• Deliveries are made on a contract release order starting with a 45 number.
• Goods must be delivered between 08:30 and 15:30 Mondays to Thursdays, and 08:30 to 11:30 on Fridays.
• No deliveries on Fridays, weekends, or public holidays except in emergencies indicated by the Purchaser.
• The supplier must inform the end user of delivery at least 2 days after purchase order release.
• Transport is by road at the supplier's cost.
• The supplier must be present when goods are offloaded; a receiving inspection is done jointly with Eskom.
• The Purchaser acknowledges receipt by stamping and signing the delivery note.
• Rejected items must be collected and correct items supplied within 7 days.
• Only specified spares are accepted; any that do not meet specifications are rejected.
• Goods must be individually wrapped as per Hendrina Commercial Stock Preservation requirements.
• Material certificates, inspection reports (NDT, dimensional), detailed tax invoice, and QIP (on items requested) must be provided at delivery.
• The supplier must not bring goods to the delivery place more than one week before the delivery date.
• The supplier must record each delivery in the receiving register with a unique delivery note number and reference the purchase order number.

Quality requirements:

• The supplier must implement and maintain a quality system to the Purchaser's satisfaction, accepted before contract signing, and subject to periodic audits.
• Material certificates, inspection reports (NDT, dimensional), and QIP (on items requested) must be provided at delivery.
• For manufactured spares, the supplier must provide data sheets, pressure testing certificates, and material certificates where applicable; certificates become the property of the Purchaser.
• Factory acceptance testing (FAT): QC to be done with the end user before and after delivery.
• Additional testing (NDE) by the Purchaser as and when required.
• Goods must be transported to prevent damage and ingress of dirt or moisture.
• A receiving inspection is done jointly by the supplier and Eskom to ensure no damage during transport.
• Only spares that meet specifications are accepted; rejected items must be replaced within 7 days.

Pricing format:

• The Price Schedule (C2.2) lists items with quantities and unit prices. The supplier must price each item as a lump sum or rate multiplied by quantity.
• The total of the Prices is assumed to be fully inclusive of everything necessary to provide the goods and services.
• No adjustment to lump sum prices unless a compensation event occurs.
• The supplier must read the SC3 Guidance Notes (pages 8, 11, 12, and Appendix 5) before preparing the price schedule.
• The supplier must include costs for correction of defects in prices.
• The supplier may add additional items to the price schedule as necessary.
• The tendered total must be stated exclusive of VAT, with VAT at 15% added.
• Payment is made within 30 days from delivery, after each delivery and acceptance of spares.

Pricing: Priced contract with a price list (NEC3 SC3). Prices are derived from the Price Schedule; lump sum items or rates multiplied by quantities.

• The tendered total must be stated exclusive of VAT, with VAT at 15% added.
• No adjustment to lump sum prices unless a compensation event occurs.
• The supplier must include costs for correction of defects in prices.

Payment terms:

• Payment within 30 days from delivery (per Schedule of Deviations).
• Assessment interval is after each delivery and acceptance of spares.
• The supplier must provide a tax invoice within one week of receiving a payment certificate; late submission extends the payment period.
• Interest on late payments is at the prime rate (Standard Bank) for Rand amounts.

Insurance and liability:

• The supplier provides insurance per Insurance Table A for its risks, including loss/damage to goods, property damage, and bodily injury.
• The Purchaser provides insurance per Insurance Table B (Assets All Risk, Contract Works, Environmental Liability, etc.).
• The supplier's liability for indirect/consequential loss is limited to R0.00.
• The supplier's liability for damage to the Purchaser's property is limited to the deductible, up to R15 million for Generation Division property.
• The supplier's total liability is to be inserted (not stated).

Delay damages:

• 0.5% of the batch order value per calendar day late, up to a maximum of 10% of the batch order.

B-bbee:

• The supplier must notify the Purchaser within 7 days of any change in B-BBEE status.
• An updated verification certificate and supporting documentation must be submitted within 30 days of notification.
• If B-BBEE status decreases, the Purchaser may re-negotiate or terminate the contract.
• Failure to notify a change may constitute a reason for termination.

General compliance:

• The supplier must comply with all applicable health, safety, and environmental laws and regulations.
• Asbestos: The supplier must comply with the Purchaser's Asbestos Standard 32-303 and the Asbestos Regulations (GNR February 2002) under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The OEL for asbestos is 0.2 fibres/ml (4-hour TWA) and short-term 0.6 fibres/ml (10-minute TWA).
• The supplier must not cede, delegate, or assign rights without written consent.
• Joint ventures are jointly and severally liable; the key person must be notified within two weeks of the Contract Date.
• The supplier must comply with the ethics clause (Z12) prohibiting coercive, collusive, corrupt, fraudulent, or obstructive actions.

Health and safety:

• The supplier must take all reasonable precautions to maintain health and safety of persons.
• The total of the Prices includes sufficient amount for compliance with health and safety laws and regulations.
• The supplier must comply with all applicable health and safety laws, regulations, rules, guidelines, and procedures, and ensure subcontractors and employees do the same.
• Asbestos: The supplier must comply with the Purchaser's Asbestos Standard 32-303 and the Asbestos Regulations (GNR February 2002). The OEL for asbestos is 0.2 fibres/ml (4-hour TWA) and short-term 0.6 fibres/ml (10-minute TWA).
• If asbestos is identified, a risk assessment is conducted, and control measures implemented; personnel may stop work and leave the area until declared safe.
• Delivery hours: 08:30 to 15:30 Mondays to Thursdays, 08:30 to 11:30 Fridays; no deliveries on weekends or public holidays except emergencies.

Environmental compliance:

• The supplier must comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, and ensure subcontractors and employees do the same.
• The supplier must comply with the Purchaser's environmental specifications as per the Goods Information and Price Schedule.
• The Purchaser provides Environmental Liability insurance per Insurance Table B.

Contract type: NEC3 Supply Contract (SC3) with core clauses and secondary options X1 (price adjustment for inflation), X2 (changes in law), X7 (delay damages), X17 (low performance damages), and additional conditions Z1 to Z12.

Key terms:

• The contract is governed by South African law; language is English.
• The period for reply is 2 working days.
• The supplier must submit a first programme within 2 weeks of the Contract Date, and revised programmes every 4 weeks.
• The defects date is on the day of delivery; defect correction period is 1 week (negotiable).
• The supplier must not assign rights without written consent.
• Joint ventures are jointly and severally liable.
• Confidentiality: The supplier must not disclose contract information; images of goods require prior written consent.
• The supplier must comply with health, safety, and environmental laws.
• Termination: The Purchaser may terminate for prohibited actions (coercive, collusive, corrupt, fraudulent, obstructive) or for failure to notify B-BBEE changes.
• Dispute resolution: Adjudicator from ICE-SA panel, or appointed by AFSA; arbitration under the Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) rules.
• Delay damages: 0.5% of batch order value per day late, up to 10%.
• Low performance damages: as stated in the Purchaser's goods information.
• Key Performance Indicators: no incentives paid; reports every 6 months.

Special conditions:

• The Purchaser is Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd (reg no: 2002/015527/30), a state-owned company.
• Delivery is on an 'as and when required' basis.
• The supplier must not bring goods to the delivery place more than one week before the delivery date.
• The supplier must submit required documents within the first 2 weeks of the Contract Date.
• The assessment interval is after each delivery and acceptance of spares.
• The delivery place is Hendrina Power Station.
• The supplier must arrange access to site before delivery, record each delivery in the receiving register with a unique delivery note number, and reference the purchase order number.