ESKOM open tender for goods/services — 80/20 evaluation, electronic submission by 02 oct 2026

The tender is for sealing strip raw material, with pricing based on kilograms or metres excluding VAT. The material type is indicated as 'LABYRINTH MATERIAL' in the pricing schedule.

Returnable documents are required, but the specific list is not provided in the extracted text. The only submission-related note is that pricing must be based on kilograms or metres excluding VAT.

No evaluation criteria are stated in the provided text. The only requirement is that pricing must be based on the specified units (kg or metres) excluding VAT.

Pricing must be based only on kilograms or metres, excluding VAT, as per the table. No other financial requirements (e.g., bid security, guarantees) are stated.

No specific contact names, roles, email addresses, or telephone numbers are provided in the tender document text.

Returnable documents must include the completed and signed Annexure B: Acknowledgement Form for Eskom OHS legal and other requirements. All returnable forms must be completed, signed, and submitted with the bid. Bids must be submitted in accordance with the instructions in the tender document, including the required number of copies and packaging. Failure to submit all required documents may lead to disqualification.

Evaluation will consider compliance with Eskom's OHS requirements and statutory obligations. The bidder must demonstrate adequate resources and competencies to manage contractors and suppliers. Non-compliance with Eskom or statutory OHS requirements may result in penalties. The specific evaluation criteria, including any minimum qualifying scores, are not detailed in the provided text.

No specific financial requirements such as bid security, guarantees, retention, or payment terms are stated in the provided text. The document does not specify pricing format, turnover requirements, or local content percentages.

Eskom requires supply of sealing strips raw material under Category 3. The tender uses a quality-only evaluation scorecard (Supplier Quality Management, Tender Evaluation Scorecard Rev 7, Unique ID 240-12248652, Additional Specification 240-105658000). Bidders must demonstrate an implemented Quality Management System per ISO 9001:2015 via documentary evidence (Option 2), submit a Draft Contract Quality Plan (ISO 10005), a Quality Control Plan/Inspection Test Plan, and complete Form A. Evaluation is across five weighted sections (A–E) with no price/preference split visible in the provided extract.

Returnable documents required for Category 3 (selected):

• Form A (completed and signed)
• Implemented Quality Management System documentation
• Internal management system audit report (including Nonconformity, Correction and/or Corrective Action Reports)
• Draft Contract Quality Plan (CQP) and Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) as per Scope of Works (Ref ISO 10005)
• Information for defined roles, responsibilities and authorities
• Quality Policy approved by top management
• Quality Objectives approved by top management
• Control of documented information (Clause 7.5 ISO 9001:2015)
• Documented information for Control of nonconforming outputs (Clause 8.7 ISO 9001:2015)
• Documented information for Nonconformity and Corrective action (Clause 10.2 ISO 9001:2015)
• Documented information for Internal audit (Clause 9.2 ISO 9001:2015)
• Documented information for defined roles, responsibilities and authorities – Organisation chart and Responsibility matrix (must include quality management function/role) (Clause 5.3 ISO 9001:2015)
• Documented information for Control of Externally Provided Processes, Products and Services – criteria for evaluation, selection, monitoring of performance, and re-evaluation of external providers (Clause 8.4 ISO 9001:2015)
• Example of an Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) or Quality Control Plan (QCP) on similar and/or previous work done

Submission method, closing time, number of copies and packaging details are not stated in the provided document.

Evaluation uses a weighted quality scorecard with five sections. Bidders are scored on documentary evidence only; no price/preference split is described in the provided material.

Section weights (standard):

• Section A – Quality Management System Requirements (Option 2: Evidence of QMS in operation): 25%
• Section B – Evidence of QMS in operation: 25%
• Section C – Contract Quality Plan Requirements (Draft CQP per ISO 10005): 20%
• Section D – Quality Control Plan Requirements (QCP/ITP per Scope of Works): 20%
• Section E – User defined additional requirements (Form A completed and signed, plus any scope-specific items): 10%

Scoring: each applicable indicator scores 1 if compliant, 0 if not. Section scores are summed, converted to a percentage of the maximum for that section, then multiplied by the section weight. No minimum qualifying score is stated.

Supply of sealing strips raw material to Eskom (Category 3).

Quality requirements (per Supplier Contract Quality Requirements Specification 240-105658000 and 240-109253698):

• Implemented Quality Management System aligned to ISO 9001:2015 (certification not mandatory; Option 2 evidence-based route applies).
• QMS Manual or equivalent document defining the QMS and its scope, or a Quality Method Statement based on the scope of work.
• Quality Policy and Quality Objectives approved by top management.
• Documented control of documented information (Clause 7.5), nonconforming outputs (Clause 8.7), nonconformity and corrective action (Clause 10.2), internal audit (Clause 9.2).
• Defined roles, responsibilities and authorities including quality management function (organisation chart and responsibility matrix) (Clause 5.3).
• Control of externally provided processes, products and services – evaluation, selection, monitoring, re-evaluation criteria (Clause 8.4).
• Latest internal management system audit report with nonconformities, corrections and corrective actions (Clause 9.2).
• Draft Contract Quality Plan specific to the scope of work (Ref ISO 10005, 240-109253698).
• Quality Control Plan / Inspection and Test Plan (QCP/ITP) as per Scope of Works (Ref ISO 10005 & 240-105658000), with example from similar/previous work.
• Form A completed and signed.

No quantities, delivery schedule, packaging or technical material specifications are provided in the extracted text.

Mandatory compliance evidence for Category 3:

• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration (implied standard Eskom requirement, not explicit in extracted text).
• Valid tax compliance status (SARS PIN) (implied standard requirement, not explicit).
• Implemented Quality Management System per ISO 9001:2015 (Option 2 evidence route; ISO certificate not mandatory).
• All Section A–E documentary requirements listed under submissionGuidelines and technicalSpecifications.
• Form A completed and signed.

No CIDB grading, B-BBEE level threshold, local content percentage, or professional registration requirements are stated in the provided document.