Stockyard management services at ten ESKOM power stations (eri bms) – 24-Month as-and-when contract

Closing date: 23 November 2026 at 08:00 (per tender record).

Clarification meeting: 09 November 2026 at 11h00, non-compulsory, held via MS Teams (venue details incomplete in document).

Note: The extracted analysis mentions a closing date of 30 October 2026 at 10h00, but the tender record states 23 November 2026 at 08:00; prefer the tender record.

Contact: Eskom Forensic (fraud reporting) – Email: [email protected], Telephone: 068 052 8985.

For system problems, contact the buyer responsible for the tender (contact details not provided).

Submission is via eTendering portal, not a physical address.

Submission is electronic only via the Eskom eTendering system at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Bidders must be registered on the CSD to gain access. Upload documents under the correct category (technical, commercial, finance). A single file cannot exceed 50MB; total uploads cannot exceed 900MB. Finalise and close the submission before the closing time; a confirmation email with a submission ID is sent. Late submissions are returned unopened.

Mandatory returnable forms (submit by closing to avoid disqualification):

• E-Tenderers E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form: confirms the bidder has completed eTendering self-training and can operate the system. Failure to submit fully completed will render the tender non-responsive.
• Any other returnables listed in the Invitation to Tender must be submitted by the closing date and time.

Evaluation is conducted in stages. Tenders not meeting basic compliance requirements are non-responsive.

• Functionality: scored against stated criteria; a minimum threshold must be met to proceed (threshold not stated in the extracted text).
• Price: scored out of 80 or 90 points depending on the preference system.
• Specific Goals (B-BBEE): scored out of 20 or 10 points per the PPPFA. If evidence of a Specific Goal claim is not submitted, the bidder is awarded 0 points for that goal but is not disqualified.

Preference point system: 90/10 for tenders valued above R50 million; 80/20 for tenders valued at or below R50 million.

Scope: Provision of stockyard management services at various power stations under the ERI BMS for 24 months, on an 'as and when required' basis. Sites include Camden, Duvha, Grootvlei, Hendrina, Kusile, Kriel, Majuba, Medupi, Tutuka, and Arnot.

Each station has its own pricing schedule with two sections:

• A1 P&G items: transport, medicals (annual and exit), police clearance, PPE (overall pants and jacket x2, safety boots, reflector jacket, hard hat), winter jackets, cellphone allowance, training.
• B1 Skill Type: labour by grade (e.g., T02, T04, T05, T07, T09, T10, T12, M14) including shift supervisors, SHEQ officers, admin clerks, mobile plant operators, drivers, diesel mechanics, weighbridge operators, general workers, etc. Quantities and hours vary per site. For example, Kusile requires 130 mobile plant operators; Camden requires 45. Rates are to be filled in by the bidder.

Suppliers must satisfy SHEQ requirements including COVID-19 regulations, operator training certificates/licenses (OHS Act), letter of good standing (OHS Act), baseline risk assessment, SHE plan, environmental waste management plan, equipment maintenance strategy, and SHE policy signed by CEO/MD.

Tenders that do not meet Eskom's contractual requirements will not be evaluated further.

Payment terms:

• Contracts below R50 million (including VAT): Eskom pays within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.
• Contracts above R50 million (including VAT): payment terms not fully extracted, likely 30 days as standard.

Financial due diligence: audited annual financial statements for the last two years of the tendering company required (not parent or holding company). Must include background, signed director's report, signed auditor's/reviewer's/compiler's/accounting officer's report, statement of financial position, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity, statement of cash flows, and notes to the financial statements. No draft or management accounts allowed.

Public interest score (for South African entities not audited): signed copy required, stating actual score, whether owner-managed, and whether AFS were externally compiled/reviewed/audited.

Eskom may require a performance bond or demand guarantee; bidders must select at least two Eskom-approved financial institutions from a provided list.

CSD registration: Mandatory to access eTendering; bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database.

CIDB: If stated as qualification criterion, bidders must be registered with CIDB at closing date or be capable of being registered within 21 working days after closing. The specific CIDB grading for this tender is not stated in the extracted text.

Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG): applicable to contracts of 12 months or more and contracts of R5 million or more (services); contractor must achieve CSDG per CIDB standard.

Contract Participation Goals (CPG): applicable to certain construction contracts (GB and CE classes) with duration ≥6 months and ≥25% subcontracting; not clear if applies to this services tender.

B-BBEE: Preference points claimed under the PPPFA; evidence required for Specific Goals. Bidders must submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or affidavit as per applicable thresholds (not fully stated in extracted text).

Tax: A valid tax compliance status (SARS PIN) is likely required (not explicitly stated in extracted text).

Fraud: Misrepresentation or falsification of any information, certificate, affidavit, or document leads to disqualification and will be reported to the B-BBEE Commission if applicable.

In addition to functionality, price, and specific goals, contractual requirements are assessed after evaluation and ranking. Bidders that do not meet Eskom's contractual requirements will not be evaluated further.