ESKOM is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of high-voltage cable joint and termination kits to the gauteng cluster on an as-and-when basis for five years. This open tender is aimed at suppliers who can meet strict technical, financial, and compliance requirements, with functionality scoring at a minimum 95% threshold.
Key Requirements
Submit electronically via Eskom E-tendering by 24 August 2026, 10:00 AM; late submissions are not accepted.
Mandatory returnables (e.g., Annexures A–J) must be submitted at closing; missing documents will disqualify your tender.
Achieve a minimum 95% score on technical functionality criteria to proceed to price and preference evaluation.
Provide a valid CSD registration number and, if applicable, proof of B-BBEE status, tax clearance, and COIDA compliance.
Prices must be inclusive of VAT; for contracts over 12 months, a Contract Price Adjustment (CPA) formula is required from year two.
Submit a Performance Bond or Parent Company Guarantee from an Eskom-approved financial institution.
Attend the non-compulsory clarification meeting on 7 August 2026 (MS Teams) and direct all queries to the Eskom Representative, Gustav Phaahla.
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Description
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Important Dates
22 Jul
2026
PUBLICATION
Tender Published
Tender was published
24 Aug
2026
DEADLINE
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Eskom invites tenders for the supply and delivery of HV Cable Joint & Termination kits for the Gauteng Cluster on an as-and-when basis for 5 years. Tender E3237DXGPOU closes on 24 August 2026. The contract uses the NEC3 Supply Contract, requires electronic submission via Eskom's e-tendering portal, and includes mandatory compliance with B-BBEE, local content, and specific technical standards.
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Supply and delivery of HV Cable Joint & Termination kits for the Gauteng Cluster on an as-and-when basis for a period of 5 years.
The tender covers high-voltage cable accessories for systems with nominal voltages including 44 kV, 66 kV, 88 kV, and 132 kV.
The scope includes various types of joint kits, termination kits, and sealing ends for both oil-filled and XLPE-insulated cables, as detailed in the pricing schedule and technical specifications.
Important Dates
Source: Tender Returnable -.zip (TENDER)
Closing date and time: 24 August 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Clarification meeting (non-compulsory): 07 August 2026 at 11:00 AM via MS Teams.
Deadline for clarification queries: 5 working days before tender submission deadline.
Tender validity period: 180 days from closing date.
Deadline: 24 August 2026 at 10:00 AM. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Upload documents in PDF format under Technical, Commercial, Financial, and other folders. The upload size per document is 500 MB, total submission restricted to 4 GB.
The price list must be submitted in PDF and optionally in Excel format.
Ensure submission status is indicated as complete. If you resubmit, only the latest version will be accepted; previous submissions become null and void.
Mandatory returnables required at tender closing (disqualifiable if missing): Authorisation Form (Annexure A), Acknowledgement Form (Annexure B), Tenderer’s Particulars (Annexure C), Integrity Declaration Form (Annexure D), CPA Requirements for Local Goods/Services (Annexure E), CPA(IG) for Foreign Goods/Services if applicable (Annexure F), SBD 1 (Annexure H), SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form (Annexure I), SBD 4 – Bidders Disclosure (Annexure J).
Non-disqualifiable returnables: If incomplete at closing, you will be given 5 working days to rectify.
Failure to submit mandatory documents by the deadline will render the tender non-responsive.
Objective criteria may apply and allow award to other than highest scorer.
Detailed evaluation steps include price adjustment for errors, consideration of discounts, and risk assessment.
Tenderer must not be on international sanctions lists; must not submit multiple tenders; must not have conflicts of interest; must not subcontract 100% of work; must be registered on CSD; must not be restricted by National Treasury/Eskom; foreign suppliers must comply with SARB exchange and payment requirements.
Technical Specifications
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Scope: Supply and delivery of HV Cable Joint & Termination kits for the Gauteng Cluster on an as-and-when basis for a period of 5 years.
Cables and accessories must comply with relevant Eskom standards and specifications, including for oil-filled cables (IEC 60141-1) and XLPE-insulated cables (NRS 077, SANS 60840).
Key technical requirements include conductor materials (aluminium or copper), cross-sectional areas (e.g., 400 mm², 500 mm², 1000 mm²), insulation types (paper for oil-filled, XLPE), and compliance with standard installation conditions (depth of burial, bonding, earthing).
Accessories include cable joints (straight-through, stop, trifurcating, transition), splitter boxes, and outdoor sealing ends.
Detailed technical schedules and specifications are referenced in attached standards and drawings (e.g., D-DT-2870, D-DT-2871, D-DT-2872).
Suppliers must provide cataloguing information per item after contract award and ensure materials are labelled per Eskom specifications.
Financial Requirements
Source: Tender Returnable -.zip (TENDER)
Prices must be inclusive of VAT, fixed for contract duration unless Contract Price Adjustment (CPA) applies.
For contracts exceeding 12 months, CPA may apply from year two onwards. Separate CPA formulae are required for local and foreign components. Minimum 15% of total agreement value must be fixed when CPA is applied.
Payment terms: For contracts below R50 million (including VAT), Eskom commits to pay within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices. For contracts above R50 million, payment within 60 days.
Security for performance required: Parent Company Guarantee (PCG) from holding company or Performance Bond from bank. Tenderer must select at least two Eskom-approved financial institutions.
Financial analysis may require submission of latest 2 years' comparative financial statements, including signed audit reports, statements of financial position, comprehensive income, changes in equity, cash flows, and notes.
B-BBEE: Submit proof of B-BBEE status level via certificate, sworn affidavit, or as prescribed by the B-BBEE Act. SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form must be completed.
Tax compliance: Certified copy of tax clearance certificate required from foreign tenderers with a footprint in South Africa (not registered on CSD) and local tenderers who have not provided SARS e-filing PIN. Foreign suppliers with no footprint must complete SBD1 only.
Safety: COIDA – Original certificate of good standing or proof of application from Compensation Fund or licensed insurer (South African tenderers only).
Additional requirements may include SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Quality) documents, financial due diligence, and environmental management plans as per scope.
Designated materials and local content: If applicable, comply with dtic requirements for local production and content (Annexures G1-G4).
CIDB requirements are not applicable for this tender.
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.
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