Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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.
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Komati Power Station Hendrina/Bethal Road - Blinkpan - Blinkpan - 1055
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
02 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-168641
This request for quotation (RFQ) seeks suppliers for the supply and delivery of water treatment plant chemicals, specifically sodium carbonate and dry powder, on an as-and-when required basis. The tender is located in mpumalanga province and falls under the supplies & procurement industry. NO compulsory briefing session is required for this procurement opportunity.
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Date & Time
Friday, 02 October 2026 - 10:00
Venue
null
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Categories
Request for Quotation
Komati Power Station Hendrina/Bethal Road - Blinkpan - Blinkpan - 1055
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Source: Invitation to Tender Sodium 01 September 2026 Signed.pdf (TENDER)02 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
02 Oct
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
Invitation to Tender Sodium 01 September 2026 Signed.pdf
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the supply and delivery of water treatment plant chemicals — sodium carbonate and dry powder — on an as-and-when required basis for the Komati power station in Mpumalanga. The contract will be awarded under NEC3 Supply Contract conditions using an 80/20 preference point system with a functionality threshold of 75%.
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Contact Information
Source: Invitation to Tender Sodium 01 September 2026 Signed.pdf (TENDER){"name":null,"email":"[email protected]","phone":null,"department":null,"address":"tion)."}
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Invitation to Tender Sodium 01 September 2026 Signed.pdf (TENDER)Bidder must not be restricted by National Treasury, on Tender Defaulters list, or restricted by Eskom. No conflict of interest (common controlling partner/majority shareholder, or relationships enabling access to competitor tender info or influence on Eskom decisions). Tender must be signed by authorised person. No subcontracting 100% of scope. Joint ventures must have agreement stating joint and several liability. Single tender submission only. Valid CSD registration required. Tax compliance: SARS e-filing PIN or tax clearance certificate (foreign suppliers with SA footprint). B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or sworn affidavit (EME ≤ R10M turnover, QSE ≤ R50M turnover if 51% Black owned) required for preference points. Compliance with Employment Equity Act (SA bidders only). Meet functionality threshold of 75%.
Technical Specifications
Source: Invitation to Tender Sodium 01 September 2026 Signed.pdf (TENDER)Annexure Attached (Y /
N / n/a)
1.1.1 *Authorisation Form Annexure A Y
1.1.2 *Acknowledgement form Annexure B Y
1.1.3 *Tenderer’s particulars Annexure C Y
1.1.4 *Integrity Declaration Form (Suppliers are required to Annexure D Y
download and read the Supplier Integrity Pact. It is
accessible on the Eskom Tender Bulletin via Eskom
Supplier Integrity Pact (eskom.co.za) link)
1.1.5 *CPA Requirements for Local Goods/Services Annexure E Y
1.1.6 *CPA(IG) for Foreign Goods/Services (if applicable) Annexure F Y
1.1.7 SBD 6.2 Declaration Certificate for Local Production Annexure G1 Y
and Local Content (only applicable if designated
materials are included and then Tenderers will be
required to complete and submit Annexures G1 to
G4 as evidence of compliance with this
requirement).
Annexure C Local Content Declaration- Summary Annexure G2 Y
Schedule
Annexure D Imported Content Declaration – Supporting Annexure G3 Y
Schedule to Annexure C
Annexure E Local Content Declaration- Supporting Annexure G4 Y
Schedule to Annexure C
1.1.8 *SBD 1 Invitation to Bid must be filled out by all Annexure H Y
tenderers and submitted with the tender at tender
submission deadline
1.1.9 *
Methodology
Source: Invitation to Tender Sodium 01 September 2026 Signed.pdfthrough their supply network. In certain cases, the SETA’s accredited training providers can be
approached to participate in developing critical and scarce skills.
Note: That these targets for skills development candidates categorically exclude Eskom
employees and registered learners. The tenderers are required to take full responsibility for the
total cost of developing the requisite skills, and Eskom shall not make any financial contribution
towards the fulfilment of this obligation. Tenderers also are advised to approach their relevant
Pricing Schedule
Source: Invitation to Tender Sodium 01 September 2026 Signed.pdffor Proposal Effective Date 07 April 2026
Review Date April 2031
Number Description Annexure Attached (Y /
N / n/a)
1.1.12 Reverse e-auction training acknowledgement Not Applicable
1.1.14 E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form Attached to the
enquiry
1.1.15 E-tendering Help Manual for supplier Attached to the
enquiry
1.1.18 Scope of Work Attached to the
enquiry
1.1.19 NEC or other Contract Attached to the
enquiry
1.1.20 Pricing Schedule/BOQ Attached to the
PDF and the upload size per document is 500 enquiry
megabytes and total submission is restricted to 4
gigabytes.
1.2 Tender Data
Goal, it will not be disqualified. However, it will be awarded 0 points
for that Specific Goal.
3.19 Ranking of tenders Tenderers will be ranked by applying the preferential point scoring for
the [80/20] system. Eskom will add the score from Pricing and Specific
tender response must be separated into its components as per the Price Schedule included with
the tender documents. Local procurement content is total spending minus the imported
component.
Pricing Completed pricing schedule √
schedule
Financial Requirements
Source: Invitation to Tender Sodium 01 September 2026 Signed.pdf (TENDER)Payment Terms: payment terms as stipulated hereunder when
submitting tenders and concluding contracts with Eskom:
For contracts valued below R50 000 000 (Fifty Million Rand) including VAT, Eskom is committed to paying
Suppliers within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.
For contracts valued above R50 000 000 (Fifty Million Rand) including VAT, Eskom is committed
Compliance Requirements
Source: Invitation to Tender Sodium 01 September 2026 Signed.pdf (TENDER)SUPPORTING EVIDENCE Mandatory CSD Registration (CSD √ Contractual number/CSD Report) Controlled Disclosure Anonymously report fraud, corruption at 0800 11 2722/ [email protected] When downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure it is in line with the authorized version on the system. No part of this document may be reproduced in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, © copyright Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Reg No 2002/015527/30 of 66 File name: Invitation to Tender Sodium 01 September 2026 Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template Document 240-114238630 Rev 28 Invitation to Tender/ Request Identifier for Proposal Effective Date 07 April 2026 Review Date April 2031 Reference Returnable From Suppliers Returnabl Tenderat Returnabl Tenderat (Non- ** Returnabl toprior Award. closing. (disqualifiable)* required Contract disqualifiable) required required e e e closing ADDITIONAL CONTRACTUAL SUPPORTING EVIDENCE Environmental
Signed Environmental Policy
Spill Response Procedure
Certificate as hazardous waste transporter
Safe data sheet Safety COIDA - Original certificate of √ good standing or proof of application issued by the Compensation Fund (COID) or a licensed compensation insurer (South African tenderers only) Safety Returnable
Annexure B: Eskom procedures and OHS requirement acknowledgement form.
OHS Plan: (Must be specific to the project, considering OHS assessment and aligned with the health and safety specification or requirements).
Baseline Risk Assessment (BRA): The assessment must consider and detail all activities, hazards, risks, consequences, controls, and legal & other requirements. The methodology used for the risk assessment must be provided together with the BRA.
Valid Letter of Good standing (COIDA or equivalent).
Signed OHS Policy – Policy to be aligned with the requirements of Section 7 of OHS Act and ISO 45001 Clause 5.2 requirements. Note: Contractual requirements mean the suppliers will submit the tender returnable during the tender close- out. The evaluation will take place once the mandatory and Functionality evaluation have been completed. The service provider will be given only ONE opportunity to submit the outstanding documents within 7 working days. Failure to submit the outstanding documents within the stipulated time; may result in the tenderer being regarded as non-responsive and ineligible for contract award. These OHS requirements will form part of the procurement process and must be complied with prior to signing the contract (Note: these requirements are applicable to the tender phase only). Controlled Disclosure Anonymously report fraud, corruption at 0800 11 2722/ [email protected] When downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure it is in line with the authorized version on the system. No part of this document may be reproduced in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, © copyright Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Reg No 2002/015527/30 of 66 File name: Invitation to Tender Sodium 01 September 2026 Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template Document 240-114238630 Rev 28 Invitation to Tender/ Request Identifier for Proposal Effective Date 07 April 2026 Review Date April 2031 Reference Returnable From Suppliers Returnabl Tenderat Returnabl Tenderat (Non- ** Returnabl toprior Award. closing. (disqualifiable)* required Contract disqualifiable) required required e e e closing The service provider shall comply with the OHS Safety file requirements which will be issued to the successful bidder, and no work may commence until the Safety file is approved by the Contract custodian together with the OHS professional. Quality Returnable SECTION A : Quality Management System Requirements ISO 9001 Objective evidence of documented QMS that is not certified but complies with ISO 9001
A.1 Quality Method statement based on scope.(Method Statement Template-Ref 240-12646959
A.2 Quality Policy Approved by top management.
A.3 Quality Objectives Approved by top management. SECTION B : Evidence of QMS in operation (Tender Quality Requirements -Ref 240-105658000)
B.1 Documented information for defined roles, responsibilities and authorities - Organization chart and Responsibility matrix (must include but not limited to quality management function/role) (Clause 5.3 of ISO 9001:2015) " B.2 Documented information for Control of Externally Provided Processes, Products and Services - Must include criteria for evaluation, selection, monitoring of performance, and re-evaluation of external providers (Clause 8.4 of ISO 9001:2015) SECTION A : Quality Management System Requirements ISO 9001 Objective evidence of documented QMS that is not certified but complies with ISO 9001
A.3 Quality Objectives Approved by top management. SECTION B : Evidence of QMS in operation (Tender Quality Requirements -Ref 240-105658000) Controlled Disclosure Anonymously report fraud, corruption at 0800 11 2722/ [email protected] When downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure it is in line with the authorized version on the system. No part of this document may be reproduced in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, © copyright Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Reg No 2002/015527/30 of 66 File name: Invitation to Tender Sodium 01 September 2026 Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template Document 240-114238630 Rev 28 Invitation to Tender/ Request Identifier for Proposal Effective Date 07 April 2026 Review Date April 2031 Reference Returnable From Suppliers Returnabl Tenderat Returnabl Tenderat (Non- ** Returnabl toprior Award. closing. (disqualifiable)* required Contract disqualifiable) required required e e e closing
B.1 Documented information for defined roles, responsibilities and authorities - Organization chart and Responsibility matrix (must include but not limited to quality management function/role) (Clause 5.3 of ISO 9001:2015) " B.2 Documented information for Control of Externally Provided Processes, Products and Services - Must include criteria for evaluation, selection, monitoring of performance, and re-evaluation of external providers (Clause 8.4 of ISO 9001:2015) Due
A signed copy of the public interest score (only applicable to South African entities that are not audited) o Giving the actual score o Indicating whether the company is owner managed or not o Confirming whether the annual financial statements were externally prepared or not.
Copies of the ITA34C for the current & previous years of assessment (only applicable to South African entities that are not audited)
For unincorporated JV or a SPV, each partner in the JV or a SPV must submit its annual financial statements including all items listed above. Controlled Disclosure Anonymously report fraud, corruption at 0800 11 2722/ [email protected] When downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure it is in line with the authorized version on the system. No part of this document may be reproduced in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, © copyright Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Reg No 2002/015527/30 of 66 File name: Invitation to Tender Sodium 01 September 2026 Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template Document 240-114238630 Rev 28 Invitation to Tender/ Request Identifier for Proposal Effective Date 07 April 2026 Review Date April 2031 Controlled Disclosure Anonymously report fraud, corruption at 0800 11 2722/ [email protected] When downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure it is in line with the authorized version on the system. No part of this document may be reproduced in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, © copyright Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Reg No 2002/015527/30 of 66 File name: Invitation to Tender Sodium 01 September 2026 Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template Document 240-114238630 Rev 28 Invitation to Tender/ Request Identifier for Proposal Effective Date 07 April 2026 Review Date April 2031 ANNEXURE A AUTHORISATION FORM Indicate the status of the tenderer by ticking the appropriate box below. A B C D E F COMPANY CLOSE PARTNERSHIP JOINT SOLE TRUST CORPORATION VENTURE PROPRIETOR The tenderer must complete the appropriate certificate set out below for its category of organisation. If the tenderer is a company, close corporation, joint venture, or trust the tenderer must attach a certified copy the document that is proof of the contents of the certificate (resolution of the board of directors of a company, members’ resolution of a close corporation, power of attorney in the case of a joint venture, or resolution of the board of trustees of a trust). Note further that, in addition to completing the relevant certificate for category of organisation, the authorised representative of the tenderer is also required to complete and sign the table at the end of this Authorisation Form.
Certificate for company I,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . _ _ , in my capacity as _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of the board of directors of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, hereby confirm that by resolution of the board taken on _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ (date), Mr/Ms _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , acting in his/her capacity of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, is authorised to submit this tender on behalf of the company, and to sign all documents in connection with this tender and any contract that may result from it on behalf of the company. A certified copy of the resolution of the board is annexed to this Form. Signed: Date: Name: Position: Controlled Disclosure Anonymously report fraud, corruption at 0800 11 2722/ [email protected] When downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure it is in line with the authorized version on the system. No part of this document may be reproduced in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, © copyright Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Reg No 2002/015527/30 of 66 File name: Invitation to Tender Sodium 01 September 2026 Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template Document 240-114238630 Rev 28 Invitation to Tender/ Request Identifier for Proposal Effective Date 07 April 2026 Review Date April 2031
Certificate for close corporation I,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . _ _ , in my capacity as member of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, hereby confirm that by majority vote of the members taken on _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ (date), Mr/Ms _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , acting in his/her capacity of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, is authorised to submit this tender on behalf of the close corporation, and to sign all documents in connection with this tender and any contract that may result from it on behalf of the close corporation. A certified copy of the members’ resolution is annexed to this Form. Signed: Date: Name: Position
Certificate for partnership We, the undersigned, being the key partners in the business trading as _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ hereby authorise Mr/Ms _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, acting in his/her capacity of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, to submit this tender on behalf of the partnership, and to sign all documents in connection with the tender and any contract that may result from it on behalf of the partnership. Name Address Signature Date NOTE: This certificate is required to be completed and signed by the full number of Partners necessary to commit the Partnership. Attach additional pages if more space is required. Controlled Disclosure Anonymously report fraud, corruption at 0800 11 2722/ [email protected] When downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure it is in line with the authorized version on the system. No part of this document may be reproduced in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, © copyright Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Reg No 2002/015527/30 of 66 File name: Invitation to Tender Sodium 01 September 2026 Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template Document 240-114238630 Rev 28 Invitation to Tender/ Request Identifier for Proposal Effective Date 07 April 2026 Review Date April 2031
Certificate for Joint Venture We, the undersigned, are submitting this tender offer in Joint Venture and hereby authorise Mr/Ms _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, an authorised signatory of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , being the lead member in the Joint Venture, to sign all documents in connection with the tender and any contract that may result from it on behalf of all the members in the Joint Venture. This authorisation is evidenced by the attached power of attorney signed by the legally authorised signatories of all the members in the Joint Venture. We attach to this Form a certified copy of the Joint Venture Agreement which incorporates a statement that all members in the Joint Venture are liable jointly and severally for the execution of the contract, a term that indicates which member will be the lead member, and terms that indicate the ratios according to which work and payment will be divided amongst the members. Name of JV member Address Authorised signature, name and capacity Lead member Member Member Member NOTE: This certificate is required to be completed and signed by all members of the joint venture. Attach additional pages if more space is required.
Certificate for sole proprietor I, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, hereby confirm that I am the sole proprietor of the business trading as _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Signed: Date: Controlled Disclosure Anonymously report fraud, corruption at 0800 11 2722/ [email protected] When downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure it is in line with the authorized version on the system. No part of this document may be reproduced in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, © copyright Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Reg No 2002/015527/30 of 66 File name: Invitation to Tender Sodium 01 September 2026 Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template Document 240-114238630 Rev 28 Invitation to Tender/ Request Identifier for Proposal Effective Date 07 April 2026 Review Date April 2031 Name: Position:(Sole Proprietor)
Certificate for trust I,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . _ _ , in my capacity as _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of the board of trustees of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, hereby confirm that by resolution of the board of trustees taken on _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ (date), Mr/Ms _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , acting in his/her capacity of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, is authorised to submit this tender on behalf of the trust and to sign all documents in connection with this tender and any contract that may result from it on behalf of the trust. A certified copy of the resolution of the board of trustees is annexed to this Form. Signed: Date: Name: Position: NOTE: The table below must also be fully completed by all tenderers in addition to the certificate that was selected and completed above. Name of tenderer: Full names of authorised signatory: Designation and capacity: Signature of authorised signatory Date of signature: Controlled Disclosure Anonymously report fraud, corruption at 0800 11 2722/ [email protected] When downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure it is in line with the authorized version on the system. No part of this document may be reproduced in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, © copyright Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Reg No 2002/015527/30 of 66 File name: Invitation to Tender Sodium 01 September 2026 Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template Document 240-114238630 Rev 28 Invitation to Tender/ Request Identifier for Proposal Effective Date 07 April 2026 Review Date April 2031 ANNEXURE B ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM We are in receipt of the Invitation to Tender/Proposal from Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd and the following addenda issued by Eskom: We confirm that the documentation received by us is: (Indicate by ticking the box) Correct as stated in the Invitation to Tender / RFP Content List, and that each document is complete. Or: Incorrect or incomplete for the following reasons: Cataloguing Acknowledgement: Please select the relevant statement by ticking the appropriate box below
We agree to provide the cataloguing information as described in the Invitation to Tender
We have already supplied Eskom with the cataloguing information pertaining to this Invitation to Tender in a previous contract/order [insert previous contract/order number] __________
We do not intend to provide the required cataloguing information for the reasons stated hereunder:
We are a Distributor/Importer/Agent and our Principal, being the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), is or is not [delete whichever is not applicable] in the position to supply cataloguing information for items. We attach the letter from the OEM confirming its position. Controlled Disclosure Anonymously report fraud, corruption at 0800 11 2722/ [email protected] When downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure it is in line with the authorized version on the system. No part of this document may be reproduced in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, © copyright Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Reg No 2002/015527/30 of 66 File name: Invitation to Tender Sodium 01 September 2026 Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template
B-BBEE Minimum Level: 0
Points Allocation: 20 points
B-BBEE Details: ed version on the system.
No part of this document may be reproduced in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of Eskom
Holdings SOC Ltd, © copyright Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Reg No 2002/015527/30
of 66
File name: Invitation to Tender Sodium 01 September 2026
Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template
Document 240-114238630 Rev 28
Invitation to Tender/ Request Identifier
for Proposal Effective Date 07 April 2026
Review Date April 2031
Clause Number from Standard
Tender Data
Conditions of Tender
Number of points Number of points B-BBEE Status Level of
Contributor (90/10 system) (80/20 system)
1 10 20
2 9 18
3 6 14
4 5 12
5 4 8
6 3 6
7 2 4
8 1 2
Non-compliant contributor 0 0
NB: The following documents are required to claim preference points,
consolidated B-BBEE status level verification certificate.
Tenderer failing to provide documentation for the allocation of preference points will not be disqualified, but’
Section 2: SDL&I Objectives in line with Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) Goals
Tenderers who complete and submit the objectives as required, but who do not meet Eskom’s
targets, will not be disqualified. SDL&I objectives do not form part of scoring but commitm
Health & Safety
Source: Invitation to Tender Sodium 01 September 2026 Signed.pdfensure their validity:
authorised to depose of an affidavit. (Mark the applicable option).
business address.
as per Statement 004, the percentage of black beneficiaries must be reflected. (No blank spaces to be left).
management account. (Mark the applicable option).
(Financial year end to be stipulated by day/month/year).
supplier status.
the presence of the Commissioner of Oath. Furthermore the Commissioner must also sign and stamp)
commission a sworn affidavit in which they have an interest.
applicable:
(financial analysis is compulsory as a contractual requirement
for CIDB-related transactions from R30 000 excluding VAT);
and/or
Any other as may be stipulated.
Signed Environmental Policy
Spill Response Procedure
Certificate as hazardous waste transporter
Safe data sheet
Safety COIDA - Original certificate of √
good standing or proof of
application issued by the
Compensation Fund (COID) or a
licensed compensation insurer
(South African tenderers only)
▪ Annexure B: Eskom procedures and OHS requirement acknowledgement form.
▪ OHS Plan: (Must be specific to the project, considering OHS assessment and aligned with the health
and safety specification or requirements).
▪ Baseline Risk Assessment (BRA): The assessment must consider and detail all activities, hazards,
risks, consequences, controls, and legal & other requirements. The methodology used for the risk
assessment must be provided together with the BRA.
▪ Valid Letter of Good standing (COIDA or equivalent).
▪ Signed OHS Policy – Policy to be aligned with the requirements of Section 7 of OHS Act and ISO
45001 Clause 5.2 requirements.
Note: Contractual requirements mean the suppliers will submit the tender returnable during the tender close-
out. The evaluation will take place once the mandatory and Functionality evaluation have been completed.
The service provider will be given only ONE opportunity to submit the outstanding documents within 7
working days. Failure to submit the outstanding documents within the stipulated time; may result in the
tenderer being regarded as non-responsive and ineligible for contract award. These OHS requirements will
form part of the procurement process and must be complied with prior to signing the contract (Note: these
requirements are applicable to the tender phase only).
successful bidder, and no work may commence until the Safety file is approved by the Contract custodian
together with the OHS professional.
Contractual Terms
Source: Invitation to Tender Sodium 01 September 2026 Signed.pdfsanctions list. A tenderer shall be found to have the nationality
of a country if the tenderer is a national or is constituted,
incorporated, or registered and operates in conformity with the
provisions of the laws of that country. This criterion shall also
apply to the determination of the nationality of proposed
subcontractors or suppliers for any part of the Contract including
related services.
as a partner in a joint venture (JV) or consortium, except on an
E-Tendering system where there is a limit size (The upload size
per document is 500 megabytes and total submission is
restricted to 4 gigabytes).
submitting tenders and concluding contracts with Eskom:
For contracts valued below R50 000 000 (Fifty Million Rand) including VAT, Eskom is committed to paying
Suppliers within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.
For contracts valued above R50 000 000 (Fifty Million Rand) including VAT, Eskom is committed to paying
suppliers within 60 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.
Section
Source: Invitation to Tender Sodium 01 September 2026 Signed.pdf1.1.9 *SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form in terms of Annexure I Y
PPPFA 2022 regulations
1.1.11 Tax Evaluation questionnaire to determine whether a
3.13 Functionality requirements Functionality requirements are applicable
functionality criteria
Tenderers who do not meet the threshold for functionality scoring will
3.15 Evaluation of Price Prices will be evaluated as follows
evaluation purposes but will be implemented when payment is
Prices will be scored out of 80 points
3.18 Evaluation of Specific Goals Specific goals will be scored out of 20 points in accordance with the
If a tenderer fails to submit evidence of its points claim for a Specific
Goal, it will not be disqualified. However, it will be awarded 0 points
the [80/20] system. Eskom will add the score from Pricing and Specific
Section 1: Specific Goals
A maximum of 10/20 points may be awarded to a tenderer for the specific goal specified for the
tender. The points scored for the specific goal must be added to the points scored for price and the
scoring the highest points.
Number of points Number of points B-BBEE Status Level of
Contributor (90/10 system) (80/20 system)
NB: The following documents are required to claim preference points,
Tenderer failing to provide documentation for the allocation of preference points will not be disqualified, but’
Quality Returnable
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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03 Sept 2026
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