This is an invitation to tender for the once-off supply and delivery of diaphragm valves (Viton 78 shore). The tender number is **** and the closing date is 14 April 2026 at 10:00 SAST. Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom e-tendering site. A clarification meeting is not compulsory unless the need arises. Various annexures are required for submission, including authorization forms, integrity declarations, SBD forms, and pricing schedules. The evaluation criteria include technical specifications, supplier credentials, warranties, and after-sales service. A minimum threshold of 80% is required for functionality. The tender is subject to the 80/20 preference point system. Payment terms for Eskom are 30 days for contracts under R50 million and 60 days for contracts over R50 million.
The deadline for tender submission is 14 April 2026 at 10:00 South African Standard Time (SAST). Late tenders will not be accepted.
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.
The bid notice states that warranties are a component of the functional evaluation criteria, carrying a weight of 10 points.
The contract must be awarded to the tenderer scoring the highest points, based on a combination of price and specific goals, using the 80/20 preference point system.
Basic compliance requires meeting eligibility criteria, submitting a complete tender with commercial, financial, and technical information, and submitting mandatory commercial tender returnables by the stipulated deadlines.
The tenderer will notify Eskom of any clarifications required before the closing time for clarification queries, which is 5 working days before the deadline for tender submission.