Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
80 Bultfontein street - New Park - KIMBERLEY - 8301
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
13 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-165418
ESKOM is procuring facilities management (technical services and maintenance) for the kimberley zone in the northern cape operating unit of the gemma cluster on an 'as and when' required basis over three years. Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 5gb or higher and meet a functionality threshold of 80%, with submission via the ESKOM e-tendering site by 14 september 2026 at 10h00.
CIDB grading: Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 5GB or higher, or provide valid proof of application at closing and actual registration by contract award.
Functionality threshold: Technical criteria are weighted 100% with a minimum qualifying score of 80%; failure to meet this threshold disqualifies the bid.
Submission method: Tenders must be uploaded electronically via the Eskom E-tendering site (https://etendering.eskom.co.za/login) by 14 September 2026 at 10h00; no hard copies accepted, and all documents must be in PDF and Excel formats (price list in both), with per-document upload limit of 500 MB and total submission limit of 4 GB.
Mandatory returnables at closing (disqualifiable if missing): Annexure A (Authorisation Form), Annexure B (Acknowledgement Form), Annexure C (Tenderer's Particulars), Annexure D (Integrity Declaration Form), Annexure E (CPA for local goods/services), Annexure H (SBD 1), Annexure J (SBD 4 – Bidders Disclosure), and the E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.
CSD registration: Proof of CSD registration is a mandatory contractual requirement for all tenders.
Technical certifications: Bidders must hold an IOPSA Certificate and be registered as an electrical contractor with the Department of Labour.
Clarification meeting: A non-compulsory clarification meeting will be held on 28 August 2026 at 10H00 via MS Teams; queries must be submitted 5 working days before the tender deadline.
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Date & Time
Monday, 14 September 2026 - 10:00
Venue
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/369756163625834?p=FTFAxxCuxQBXVOe6UT
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Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
80 Bultfontein street - New Park - KIMBERLEY - 8301
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Source: Invitation to Tender FMS_Kimberley Zone.pdf13 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
14 Sept
2026
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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)
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Invitation to Tender FMS_Kimberley Zone.pdf
Eskom is procuring facilities management technical services and maintenance for the Kimberley Zone in the Northern Cape Operating Unit of the GEMMA Cluster, on an as-and-when required basis over three years. The contract will be governed by the NEC3 Term Service Contract, and bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 5GB or higher.
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Eskom invites tenders for Facilities Management (Technical Services and Maintenance) for the Kimberley Zone in the Northern Cape Operating Unit of the GEMMA Cluster, on an 'as and when' required basis over three (3) years. Tender number E3338DXNCOU, issue date 13 August 2026, closing date 14 September 2026 at 10h00, tender validity 84 days.
Important Dates
Source: Invitation to Tender FMS_Kimberley Zone.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 14 September 2026 at 10h00. Clarification meeting (non-compulsory): 28 August 2026 at 10H00 via MS Teams. Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/369756163625834?p=FTFAxxCuxQBXVOe6UT. Clarification queries must be submitted 5 working days before the tender deadline.
Briefing Session
Source: Invitation to Tender FMS_Kimberley Zone.pdf (TENDER)A non-compulsory clarification meeting will be held on 28 August 2026 at 10H00 via MS Teams. Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/369756163625834?p=FTFAxxCuxQBXVOe6UT
Contact Information
Source: Invitation to Tender FMS_Kimberley Zone.pdf (TENDER)Eskom Representative: Lerato Monare, Tel: 051 404 2045, E-mail: [email protected]. Procurement Manager: Ms. Jabu Mtshali. Fraud reporting: 0800 11 2722 / [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: Invitation to Tender FMS_Kimberley Zone.pdf (TENDER)Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering site (https://etendering.eskom.co.za/login) by the closing date and time. No hard copies accepted. Documents must be uploaded under the folders Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other. All documents must be in PDF and Excel formats; the price list must be in both PDF and Excel. Upload size per document is 500 MB, total submission restricted to 4 GB. No zip/condensed files. If resubmitting, the latest version only is accepted. Ensure submission status is marked complete. Late tenders will not be accepted. Mandatory returnables at closing (disqualifiable if missing): Annexure A (Authorisation Form), Annexure B (Acknowledgement Form), Annexure C (Tenderer's Particulars), Annexure D (Integrity Declaration Form), Annexure E (CPA for local goods/services), Annexure H (SBD 1), Annexure J (SBD 4 – Bidders Disclosure), E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form. Non-disqualifiable returnables (must be submitted at closing, but if incomplete, may be requested within 5 working days): Annexure I (SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim), Tax Evaluation Questionnaire, Employment Equity compliance (if applicable), CIDB proof, NEC contract, Pricing schedule. Required prior to award: CSD registration, COIDA certificate, quality/safety/environmental documents, financial statements, IOPSA certificate, electrical contractor registration.
Returnable Documents
Source: Invitation to Tender FMS_Kimberley Zone.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory returnables at closing (disqualifiable): Authorisation Form (Annexure A), Acknowledgement Form (B), Tenderer's Particulars (C), Integrity Declaration Form (D), CPA Requirements for Local Goods/Services (E), SBD 1 (H), SBD 4 (J), E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement. Non-disqualifiable: SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim (I), Tax Evaluation Questionnaire, Employment Equity compliance, CIDB proof, NEC contract, Pricing schedule. Required prior to award: CSD registration, COIDA certificate, quality/safety/environmental documents, financial statements, IOPSA certificate, electrical contractor registration.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Invitation to Tender FMS_Kimberley Zone.pdf (TENDER)Functionality (Technical) is weighted 100% with a minimum threshold of 80%. Tenderers failing to meet the threshold are disqualified. Price is evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for acceptable variations, and compared on Net Present Value. Unconditional discounts are considered; conditional discounts are not. Preference points are applied under the 80/20 or 90/10 system. B-BBEE points: Level 1: 20 (80/20) or 10 (90/10); Level 2: 18/9; Level 3: 14/6; Level 4: 12/5; Level 5: 8/4; Level 6: 6/3; Level 7: 4/2; Level 8: 2/1; Non-compliant: 0. Failure to submit preference points documentation does not disqualify but results in zero points for specific goals. Ranking: total points = price + specific goals; tie-break by highest specific goals, then drawing of lots.
Technical Specifications
Source: Invitation to Tender FMS_Kimberley Zone.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Facilities Management (Technical Services and Maintenance) for the Kimberley Zone in the Northern Cape Operating Unit of the GEMMA Cluster, on an 'as and when' required basis over three (3) years. The tender includes a Scope of Work document and an NEC or other Contract. Additional technical certificates required: IOPSA Certificate and Electrical registration as an electrical contractor with the Department of Labour.
Pricing Schedule
Source: Invitation to Tender FMS_Kimberley Zone.pdfPricing schedule/BOQ must be submitted in both PDF and Excel formats. Upload size per document 500 MB, total submission 4 GB. Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for variations, NPV comparison, unconditional discounts considered.
Financial Requirements
Source: Invitation to Tender FMS_Kimberley Zone.pdf (TENDER)Pricing schedule/BOQ must be submitted in both PDF and Excel formats. Prices are evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for variations, and compared on Net Present Value. Unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts not. Performance security is not applicable. Payment terms: Eskom pays within 30 days for contracts below R50 million (incl. VAT) and within 60 days for contracts above R50 million (incl. VAT). Eskom reserves the right to negotiate prices if not market related.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Invitation to Tender FMS_Kimberley Zone.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory: Proof of CSD registration. CIDB grading: 5GB or higher (or proof of application at closing, with actual registration by award). JV members must each be CIDB registered; lead partner must have 5GB or higher. Tax clearance: certified copy required for foreign tenderers with SA footprint not on CSD and no SARS PIN; local tenderers must provide SARS e-filing PIN or CSD number. B-BBEE status level certificate or sworn affidavit required for preference points. Additional contractual requirements: SHEQ requirements, financial viability (submission of financial statements), SDL&I requirements. COIDA certificate of good standing (South African tenderers). Employment Equity compliance if designated employer. Returnable forms: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Bidders Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 6.2 (Local Production – not applicable here).
Health & Safety
Source: Invitation to Tender FMS_Kimberley Zone.pdfSHEQ requirements are applicable. Safety: COIDA certificate of good standing or proof of application (South African tenderers). Quality: as per documents in the 'Quality Folder'. Other safety/quality documents as per scope of works in the 'Quality/Safety Folder'. Environmental: as per documents in the 'Environmental Folder'.
Contractual Terms
Source: Invitation to Tender FMS_Kimberley Zone.pdfConditions of contract will be NEC3 Term Service Contract. Mandatory contractual requirements: proof of CSD registration. Additional: SHEQ requirements, financial viability (submission of financial statements), SDL&I requirements. Contractual requirements assessed after evaluation; failure may result in non-responsiveness. Eskom payment terms: 30 days for contracts below R50 million, 60 days for above. Eskom reserves right to negotiate prices if not market related. Subcontracting with subsidiaries discouraged and must be declared.
Requirements
Source: Invitation to Tender FMS_Kimberley Zone.pdf (TENDER)Eligibility: Tenderers must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies. Ineligible if: nationality of a country on international sanctions list; submitting more than one tender; JV/consortium agreement not stating joint and several liability; conflict of interest; tenders signed by non-authorized persons; restricted by National Treasury; on Tender Defaulters list; restricted by Eskom; sub-contracting 100% of scope. Basic compliance: meet eligibility, electronic copy in PDF/Excel, valid CIDB grade 5GB or higher, complete tender with commercial/financial/technical info, mandatory returnables. CIDB requirements: contractor grading 5GB or higher; JV members must be registered with CIDB, lead partner 5GB or higher.
Section
Source: Invitation to Tender FMS_Kimberley Zone.pdfFunctionality requirements: Technical 100%, threshold 80%. Tenderers not meeting threshold disqualified. Price evaluation: inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for variations, NPV comparison, unconditional discounts considered. Preference scoring: 80/20 or 90/10 system. B-BBEE points table: Level 1: 20 (80/20) or 10 (90/10), Level 2: 18/9, Level 3: 14/6, Level 4: 12/5, Level 5: 8/4, Level 6: 6/3, Level 7: 4/2, Level 8: 2/1, Non-compliant: 0. Tenderers failing to provide preference points documentation may score 0 for specific goals. Ranking: total points = price + specific goals; tie-break by highest specific goals, then drawing of lots.
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Act 38 of 2000
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Act 107 of 1998
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Act 103 of 1977
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80 Bultfontein street - New Park - KIMBERLEY - 8301
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