Eskom invites suppliers to a supplier development forum on how to do business with the utility, with a focus on localisation and industrialisation. This is an information session, not a procurement; the invitation document is linked and attendance details should be confirmed there.
Eskom's Supplier Development, Localisation and Industrialisation unit invites suppliers to an interactive presentation on how to do business with the utility. The session is an engagement and information event rather than a request for bids, quotations or proposals. According to the attached invitation, the forum is scheduled for 18 November 2026, which matches the listed closing date. The tender record is in draft status, and the supporting PDF could not be extracted, so the agenda, venue, format, registration process and speakers have not been verified. The invitation document should be checked directly for these details before attending.
The forum is aimed at helping suppliers understand Eskom's procurement processes, supplier registration and onboarding requirements, and the localisation and industrialisation objectives that shape its sourcing decisions. Localisation and industrialisation programmes generally seek to grow local manufacturing and increase participation by black-owned, small and emerging enterprises in the energy sector supply chain. Suppliers that attend can usually expect guidance on how to position their capabilities, meet compliance requirements and identify opportunities within the utility's supply chain. Specific topics and content should be confirmed against the invitation.
This listing gives no contract value, duration, scope of work or service specification, because it is not a procurement. Its value lies in access to Eskom's supplier development team and the opportunity to ask questions directly. Businesses interested in future Eskom tenders should use the session to prepare: review the company's registration status, B-BBEE certificate, tax and compliance documents, and capability statement. Follow-up procurement opportunities will be published separately on eTenders and should be monitored once the forum has taken place.
Suppliers and contractors that already supply Eskom or want to enter its supply chain, particularly local manufacturers, black-owned and women-owned enterprises, SMMEs and emerging businesses working on localisation and industrialisation. Businesses should be prepared to discuss their capabilities and compliance status, but no bid or formal response is required to take part. Companies seeking a binding tender should monitor eTenders for subsequent procurement notices instead of relying on this event listing.
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