Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites qualified chemical suppliers to submit bids for the supply and delivery of various chemicals for water treatment plants, reverse osmosis plants, and laboratory operations under tender reference E2974GXMPGRO. This strategic 60-month contract supports critical infrastructure maintenance at Eskom’s Grootvlei Power Station near Balfour, Mpumalanga, ensuring reliable water treatment and quality assurance for power generation operations.
Tender Overview and Contract Scope
This open-tender procurement covers three distinct scopes: water treatment plant chemicals, reverse osmosis plant chemicals, and laboratory chemicals. Bidders may submit proposals for all three scopes or any single scope, providing flexibility for specialised suppliers while ensuring comprehensive coverage of Eskom’s chemical supply requirements.
Technical Specifications and Compliance Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate:
- Proof of manufacturer status or signed agreements with chemical manufacturers, including traceable contact details
- Group I Hazardous Substances certificates or Certificates of Compliance per Act 15 of 1973
- Compliance with Eskom’s environmental, health, and safety specifications
- Ability to supply SANS-compliant products with batch traceability and quality documentation
Mandatory Briefing Session and Submission Process
A compulsory virtual briefing session will be held via Microsoft Teams. Attendance is mandatory; failure to participate will result in disqualification. All submissions must be uploaded exclusively via Eskom’s e-Tendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. Hard copy submissions will not be accepted.
Key Dates and Evaluation Framework
- Published: Friday, 29 May 2026
- Closing: Friday, 26 June 2026 at 10:00
- Tender Validity: 180 days from closing date
- Evaluation: 80/20 preference point system with technical functionality scoring (minimum 70% threshold)
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Document Access and Downloads
Download complete tender documentation via the National Treasury eTender Portal:
Main tender document:
Invitation to Tender (ITT) – Various Chemicals (002).pdf
Pricing schedules (Excel & PDF):
Scope & specification documents:
- Reverse Osmosis Plant Chemicals Scope
- Laboratory Chemicals Scope
- Water Treatment Plant Chemicals Scope
- Technical Evaluation Criteria (TEC) for Various Chemicals
Returnables & forms:
- List of Tender Returnables – Various Chemicals
- Data by Supplier (C1 2b)
- Data by Purchaser (C1 2a)
- Offer & Acceptance (C1 1)
- Contract Cover Pages (C0)
- Purchaser’s Goods Information (C3 1)
- Form A – Tender & Contract
Compliance & methodology documents:
- Annexure B (various)
- Environmental Requirements – Annexure A
- Environmental Evaluation Form (GVLF 0183)
- Method Statement Template
- Supplier OHS Tender Evaluation Template (Medium Risk)
- Supplier Development Localisation & Industrialisation (SDLI) Strategy
- E‑tendering Help Manual for Supplier (Annexure L)
- E‑tendering Training Acknowledgement Form (Annexure K)
Note: Tenderers must not contact any Eskom official other than the nominated Eskom Representative. Canvassing leads to disqualification. Sub‑contracting 100% of the scope is not allowed.
Contact Information for Enquiries
For procedural or technical queries, contact Londani Ntshangase at Ntshanl@eskom.co.za or 017-779-8706. Submit compliant, competitive bids before the 26 June deadline to support South Africa’s energy security infrastructure.
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