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Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
84 Virmullike Street - Polokwane - Polokwane - 0699
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
06 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-173034
The tender requires supply and collection of scrap ferrous metals—including steel, sub-grade steel, cts, vts, steel cages, porcelain, rubber, reclosers/breakers, insulators, isolators, and line hardware—from ESKOM facilities in limpopo. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the ESKOM etendering portal before the closing date of 28 october 2026 at 11:00 utc. Successful participants will be contracted for a fixed 36-month period.
CSD Registration: A valid CSD number is mandatory for system access and bid submission.
File Size Limits: Individual files may not exceed 50MB; the total upload volume must not surpass 900MB.
Submission Deadline: All proposals must be finalised and submitted by 28 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC.
Scope of Work: Collection and removal of diverse ferrous commodities from Polokwane RDC, Bela-Bela RDC, and additional Limpopo sites.
Contract Duration: The awarded contract runs for a fixed term of 36 months from award.
Compliance Thresholds: Bidders must meet basic eligibility requirements including CSD registration and verified contact details for OTP verification.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 28 October 2026 - 11:00
Venue
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/ 341082776283791?p=IMzUWGdL9Fv4RDtfRf
Categories
Request for Proposal
84 Virmullike Street - Polokwane - Polokwane - 0699
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Description
Source: E-tendering Help Manual for supplier - 27 January 2025.pdf06 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
28 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.
E-Tenderers E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form (1).pdf
Purchase, collection and removal of scrap ferrous metal including steel, sub-grade, CTs, VTs, steel cages, porcelain, rubber, reclosers/breakers, insulators, isolators, line hardware and associated ferrous commodities at Polokwane RDC, Bela-Bela RDC and various Limpopo sites on an 'as and when' required basis for Eskom over 36 months.
E-tendering Help Manual for supplier - 27 January 2025.pdf
Purchase, collection and removal of scrap ferrous metal including steel, sub-grade steel, CTs, VTs, steel cages, porcelain, rubber, reclosers/breakers, insulators, isolators, line hardware and associated ferrous commodities at Polokwane RDC, Bela-Bela RDC and various Limpopo sites on an 'as and when' required basis for Eskom over 36 months.
ANNEXURE B ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ESKOM RULES.pdf
Purchase, collection and removal of scrap ferrous metal including steel, sub-grade, CTs, VTs, steel cages, porcelain, rubber, reclosers/breakers, insulators, isolators, line hardware and associated ferrous commodities at Polokwane RDC, Bela-Bela RDC and various Limpopo sites on an 'as and when' required basis for Eskom over 36 months.
Eskom Standard Conditions of Tender.pdf
Invitation to Tender (ITT) for Scrap Ferrous Metal for Limpopo-E3645NTCSALIM.pdf
Purchase, collection and removal of scrap ferrous metal including steel, sub-grade steel, CTs, VTs, steel cages, porcelain, rubber, reclosers/breakers, insulators, isolators, line hardware and associated ferrous commodities from Polokwane RDC, Bela-Bela RDC and various Limpopo sites on an 'as and when' required basis for 36 months. Pricing is percentage-based against ITAC metal bulletin rates for three scrap categories.
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The eTendering system is Eskom's electronic tender submission portal. It replaces physical document submission at Eskom tender offices. Suppliers must register and verify their details before accessing tenders. The system sends a one-time PIN to both cellphone and email for authentication. Closed tenders may be sent directly to selected suppliers via email link rather than published on the public bulletin.
Important Dates
Source: E-tendering Help Manual for supplier - 27 January 2025.pdf (TENDER)Closing: 28 October 2026 at 11:00
Note: the source document is an eTendering help manual dated 2023; the closing date above is from the tender record metadata and should be verified against the actual tender notice
Contact Information
Source: E-tendering Help Manual for supplier - 27 January 2025.pdf (TENDER)Technical support: contact the buyer responsible for the published tender (name not stated in document)
System issues: no dedicated helpdesk provided; buyer is the channel for Tender Bulletin, eTendering and OpenText difficulties
Automated submission confirmation: [email protected] (system-generated, not for enquiries)
Submission Guidelines
Source: E-tendering Help Manual for supplier - 27 January 2025.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: electronic upload via the Eskom eTendering portal only
Portal: https://eTendering.eskom.co.za (also accessible via https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za)
Prerequisite: valid CSD registration number required for system access
Registration steps:
File upload rules:
Finalisation:
No physical submission accepted; manual tender office drop-off has been replaced by this system
Technical Specifications
Source: E-tendering Help Manual for supplier - 27 January 2025.pdf (TENDER)Scope: purchase, collection and removal of scrap ferrous metal from Eskom sites in Limpopo
Materials covered: steel, sub-grade steel, CTs, VTs, steel cages, porcelain, rubber, reclosers/breakers, insulators, isolators, line hardware, and any other ferrous commodities
Sites: Polokwane RDC, Bela-Bela RDC, and various other Limpopo sites
Basis: as and when required
Contract period: 36 months
Compliance Requirements
Source: E-tendering Help Manual for supplier - 27 January 2025.pdf (TENDER)CSD registration: mandatory for access to the eTendering system
Valid email address and cellphone number: required for OTP verification
No other compliance thresholds stated in the source document
Important Dates
Source: E-Tenderers E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form (1).pdf (unknown)Closing date: 28 October 2026 at 11:00.
No compulsory briefing or site visit indicated in this document.
Submission Guidelines
Source: E-Tenderers E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form (1).pdf (unknown)Submission method: Electronic via Eskom's e-tendering portal.
Mandatory returnable: E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form (Template ID: 240-9722574 Rev 1) must be fully completed and submitted prior to tender closing; failure to submit renders the bid non-responsive.
Bidders must confirm self-training through Eskom's e-Tendering Noddy Guide, video, or clarification meeting and certify ability to operate the e-tendering solution.
Closing date and time: 28 October 2026 at 11:00.
Technical Specifications
Source: E-Tenderers E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form (1).pdf (unknown)Scope: Purchase, collection, and removal of scrap ferrous metal including steel, sub-grade, CTs, VTs, steel cages, porcelain, rubber, reclosers/breakers, insulators, isolators, line hardware, and any other ferrous commodities.
Locations: Polokwane RDC, Bela-Bela RDC, and various Limpopo sites.
Basis: As and when required.
Contract period: 36 months.
Compliance Requirements
Source: E-Tenderers E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form (1).pdf (unknown)Mandatory completion and submission of E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form prior to tender closing.
Compliance Requirements
Source: ANNEXURE B ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ESKOM RULES.pdf (unknown)Compliance requirements
Demonstrate process and selection criteria for appointing contractors/suppliers
Notify Eskom prior to appointment of contractors/suppliers for commencement of work
Ensure contractors/suppliers have adequate resources and competencies
Accountable for management of contractors/suppliers to ensure compliance with applicable legal and Eskom requirements
Monitor contractors/suppliers through audits and assessments for OHS compliance
Provide grounds for termination of work by contractors/suppliers
Deal with non-conformances/non-compliance by contractors/suppliers (all tiers) directly with main contractor/supplier via performance and penalty processes
Eskom reserves right to verify; may request testimonials/references and contact details of previous clients (including Eskom) for similar work
Health & Safety
Source: ANNEXURE B ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ESKOM RULES.pdfHealth and safety requirements
Eskom contractor Health and Safety requirements standards 32-136
OHS specification/requirements provided by Eskom
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Compensation for Occupational Diseases and Illnesses Act
Contractual Terms
Source: ANNEXURE B ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ESKOM RULES.pdfContractual terms – contractor/supplier management
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84 Virmullike Street - Polokwane - Polokwane - 0699
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
06 Oct 2026
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