Supply and Delivery of Steel X-Arms in Gauteng.
Eskom
In plain English
The tender is for the manufacture, supply, and delivery of Steel X-Arms in the Gauteng Cluster on an as and when required basis for 60 months. Bidders must comply with Eskom's OHS requirements and have a CSD number to access the eTendering system.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the manufacture, supply, and delivery of Steel X-Arm components for the Gauteng Cluster. This contract is on an 'as and when required' basis for a duration of 60 months. The scope includes the production of Intermediate T Crossarm Assemblies (specifically 600mm and 2000mm variants) made from S355JR or 300W grade steel, which must be hot-dipped galvanised and welded according to SANS 10162-1 and SANS 121 standards. The tender will be awarded to between one and two suppliers, with a split-award methodology of 65% and 35% based on total quantities. The project is classified as low-risk, and all products must be marked with the manufacturer's trademark and part number. The tender process includes a mandatory clarification meeting and requires adherence to Eskom’s Zero Harm safety policy and quality management standards.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must be registered on CSD with tax-compliant status
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA/FEMA/RMA)
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification
- Must provide latest audited annual financial statements
- Compliance with 100% local content threshold for steel products
- Mandatory 30% subcontracting to EME or QSE entities
Contact & how to apply
Name: Annah Sivetshe
Email: sivetsa@eskom.co.za
Phone: 015-299-0125
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom Tender Bulletin portal (https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za). No hard copies or email submissions will be accepted. Bidders must ensure all documents are in PDF format and uploaded before the closing date and time.
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