Supply and Delivery of Boiler Tube Shields and Shield Clips to Lethabo Power Station
Tender Details
- Tender Number: E3127GXGPLET
- Department/Company: Eskom
- Tender Type: Request for Bid (Open Tender)
- Province: Free State
- Location: Eskom Holdings SOC Limited – Viljoensdrift, Deneysville-Vereeniging-1930
- Tender Category: Boiler, Heat Pump and Geyser Installation and Maintenance; Industrial Machinery, Tools and Equipment; Supply and Delivery
- Contract Period: Five (5) years
- Procurement Basis: “As and when required”
- Closing Date: 26 October 2026 at 10:00
- Briefing Session: Yes, non-compulsory
- Briefing Date: 6 October 2026 at 11:00
- Briefing Venue: Microsoft Teams
- Contact Person: Inathi Mayekiso
- Email: MayekiI@eskom.co.za
- Telephone: 016 457 5819
Tender Objective
The objective of this tender is to appoint a capable supplier to manufacture and deliver boiler tube shields and shield clips to Lethabo Power Station.
The five-year framework is intended to ensure a consistent supply of quality products to support the power station’s ongoing maintenance and operational requirements.
Scope of Work
The successful supplier will be responsible for:
Product Supply
- Supply stainless steel boiler tube shields and shield clips.
- Products must meet the required specifications, including primarily Grade 304 and Grade 310 stainless steel.
- Items will be supplied in varying dimensions.
- Quantities per line item range from 20 to 300,000 units.
Delivery Requirements
- Supply will take place on an “as and when required” basis.
- Eskom will issue individual purchase orders throughout the five-year contract.
- Suppliers must maintain minimum consignment stock for long-lead items.
- Maximum required delivery lead time is six weeks.
Packaging and Marking
- Products must be bundled according to size.
- Goods must be securely strapped and packed in wooden crates.
- Each crate must be clearly labelled with:
- Quantity
- Material specification
- Dimensions
- Material certificates must accompany each consignment.
Contractual Framework
The contract will be governed by the NEC3 Supply Contract, with provisions for inflation-based price adjustments, performance bonds, delay damages and low-performance penalties.
Technical Requirements
Tenderers must demonstrate the following:
Material Compliance
- Compliance with EN 1.4301 (Grade 304) and EN 1.4845 (Grade 310) stainless steel specifications.
- ASME equivalents are acceptable.
- Valid EN 10204 material composition certificates must be provided for every consignment.
Quality Management
- Valid ISO 9001 certification is compulsory.
- A documented Quality Management System (QMS) must be submitted.
- Recent internal audit reports and management review minutes are required.
- Tenderers must provide a Contract Quality Plan (CQP) and Inspection and Test Plan (ITP).
Manufacturing Capability
Tenderers must provide:
- Manufacturing methodology covering cutting, pressing and bending.
- Evidence of factory compliance.
- Equipment maintenance certificates.
- Proof of a demonstrated daily manufacturing capacity exceeding 1,000 units.
Previous Experience
Tenderers must provide evidence of at least three successfully completed similar orders or projects during the past five years, supported by signed delivery notes or task orders.
SHEQ and OHS Compliance
Tenderers must comply with Eskom’s Safety, Health, Environment and Quality requirements and submit:
- Baseline Risk Assessment (BRA)
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) plan
- COIDA letter of good standing
- Statutory health and safety committee documentation
Skills Development and Transformation Requirements
Skills Development
Tenderers must commit to training unemployed candidates in:
- TVET Mechanical Engineering
- Safety Officer
- Quality Controller
The supplier will be responsible for all associated training costs.
Job Creation
Tenderers must provide detailed proposals explaining the types and quantities of jobs they intend to create and retain in South Africa as a direct result of the contract.
Designated Group Procurement
The tender includes procurement commitments from designated groups:
- 3% – Black-Owned enterprises
- 2% – Black Women-Owned enterprises
- 1% – Black Youth-Owned enterprises
- 1% – Disabled-Owned enterprises
B-BBEE and Local Content
Tenderers must submit:
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Mandatory B-BBEE improvement plan within 30 days of contract award
- Local-content calculations in accordance with SATS 1286:2011
- Target of 100% local procurement spend
Key Terms and Conditions
“As and When Required”
This is a framework arrangement where Eskom will issue purchase orders according to actual operational requirements rather than committing to fixed annual quantities.
NEC3 Supply Contract
The contract framework emphasises collaborative project management, early warning of risks and structured compensation events for changes in scope or schedules.
Reverse e-Auction
Technically qualified suppliers may participate in an electronic competitive bidding process in which prices are reduced through timed bidding rounds.
SDL&I Obligations
Social Development, Labour and Investment targets form part of the contractual requirements. Failure to meet the applicable targets may result in financial penalties and the retention of 1% of each invoice until compliance is verified.