Gear Oil Pumps Supply and Delivery

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd has issued an open Invitation to Tender (E1908GXLPMATR) for the supply and delivery of gear oil pumps for its milling plants on an as-and-when-required basis over a period of 60 months. The contract is structured under the NEC3 Supply contract, with pricing and quality requirements set out in the scope of work, pricing schedule, and Eskom's supplier quality requirements. Tenders close on 19 November 2026 at 10:00 and must be submitted electronically via the Eskom e-tendering portal, with a non-compulsory clarification meeting scheduled for 5 November 2026. The tender is evaluated on an 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals under B-BBEE.

Technical requirements are stringent. Mandatory criteria require submission of data sheets for the milling plant pumps listed in the scope of work, showing all dimensions and design parameters, along with general arrangement drawings, bills of materials, and data sheets. Bidders must reach a minimum functionality threshold of 70%. Functionality scoring weights proof of experience in supplying gear rotary pumps with pressure ratings from 1.1 bar to 300 bar and operating speeds from 700 to 4000 RPM (60% weighting, based on five or more relevant purchase orders with delivery notes and completion certificates), and a signed storage procedure covering preservation, packaging, storage environment and temperature control (40% weighting). Quality requirements include an ISO 9001:2015 certificate or evidence of a compliant QMS, a signed quality policy and objectives, and a contract quality plan. Eskom also requires an environmental evaluation, OHS compliance documents, and audited financial statements for due diligence.

Socio-economic development requirements are significant. A designated local content threshold of 70% applies to pumps under SATS 1286:2011. Successful bidders must skill one candidate for every R15 million in cumulative spend, with candidates sourced from the Lephalale Municipality area on bursaries of at least 24 months, and must submit quarterly SDL&I reports. A penalty of 1.5% of contract value applies for non-compliance, with 1.5% of invoices retained as security. Bidders must also hold valid CSD registration and a current B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. Given the long-term nature of the contract and the volume of spare-parts-type demand, the opportunity offers repeat business for suppliers who can meet the technical, quality and local content requirements.