Production Equipment Supply for Lines & Servitudes NEW

NTCSA SOC Ltd, the national transmission company operating under the Eskom group, has issued an open invitation to tender for the once-off supply and delivery of production equipment for its Lines and Servitudes (L&S) operations. The tender is published on the Eskom e-tendering platform and is scoped against a Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for production equipment lines and servitude works. The contract covers the full supply of the tendered equipment as a single award, as NTCSA does not allow partial tenders. Tenders are evaluated on functionality and price. Functionality is scored at 100% technical weighting, with a minimum threshold of 85%, and bidders who do not meet this threshold are disqualified. Price is scored under either the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system, and specific goals (B-BBEE and related criteria) are scored separately under the PPPFA. The eligibility criteria are strict. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD), and joint ventures must be jointly and severally liable. Subcontracting of 100% of the scope is not permitted, and conflicts of interest result in disqualification. Bidders must also submit a range of returnables, including the Authorisation Form, Acknowledgement Form, Integrity Declaration, SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, the Eskom e-tendering training acknowledgement, and the Eskom Supplier Quality Form A (Category 4). A method statement addressing scope, quality management, risk, data, and relationship management is also required, together with proof of COIDA good standing and audited financial statements (or, for start-ups, the applicable alternative). Several returnables are disqualifying if not submitted by closing, while others score zero if missing. Pricing is VAT-inclusive. For contracts over 12 months, a contract price adjustment (CPA) formula may be proposed, with at least 15% of the value fixed. Contracts up to 12 months must be priced fixed. Foreign currency payment options are available, subject to prior approval and proof of importation. Payment terms are 30 days for contracts below R50 million and 60 days for contracts above R50 million, including VAT. Tenderers should note the following dates and conditions. The issue date is 29 October 2026. A non-compulsory clarification meeting takes place on 10 November 2026 at 10:00 via Microsoft Teams. The closing date and time is 23 November 2026 at 10:00. The eTenders listing shows a closing date of 9 December 2026, so bidders should verify the correct deadline on the official tender bulletin before submitting. The tender validity period is 120 days from closing. Tenders must be submitted electronically in PDF format, with the price list also provided in Excel, and zipped files are not accepted. Clarification queries must be submitted in writing to the NTCSA Representative at least 10 working days before closing. Bidders should monitor the tender bulletin for addenda. For suppliers, this tender offers a significant opportunity to supply equipment to a major state-owned transmission utility on a once-off basis. Successful bidders will benefit from a clearly defined specification set, an established public-sector payment framework, and exposure to Eskom group procurement standards, which can support future opportunities with the wider group.