Eskom invites tenders for supply, delivery and offloading of microgrid/solar PV components and structures for 5 years. Contract awarded to 1-2 suppliers on pro rata basis. Tender number ****, closing 23 November 2026 at 10:00. Submit electronically via Eskom e-tendering. Technical evaluation threshold 75%, with experience, technical capabilities and execution logistics criteria. Prices scored out of 90 points, specific goals 10 points. No public opening. Tender validity 180 days. CSD registration mandatory prior to award.
Eskom commits to paying suppliers within 30 days for contracts below R50 million and within 60 days for contracts above R50 million, as stated: eskom is committed to paying suppliers within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.
Technical data sheets must align with IEC standards, with performance warranty documentation required: performance warranty documentation 90 at 10 years, 80 at 15 25 years for solar PV modules.
Tenderers ranked using 90/10 preference point system: eskom will add the score from pricing and specific goals together and rank the suppliers from the highest to the lowest.
Eligibility requires no restrictions with Eskom or state-owned companies, no international sanctions, no conflicts of interest, and no subcontracting 100% of scope: tenderers are ineligible to submit a tender if. . . tenderers submit more than one tenderproposal.
Clarification meeting is not applicable: clarification is not applicable meeting questions can be directed to procurement through emails.
Clarification queries must be submitted 10 working days before tender deadline: the tenderer will notify eskom of any clarifications required before the closing time for clarification queries, which is 10 working days before the deadline for tender submission.
Tenderers below functionality threshold of 75 will be disqualified: tenderers who do not meet the threshold for functionality scoring will be disqualified. Also, late tenders not accepted.