Skid-Mounted Fuel-Driven Air Compressor Supply

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd has issued open tender E3789CXMWP for the supply of one skid-mounted, fuel-driven (petrol or diesel) air compressor. The unit must deliver 5-7 bar of pressure and a minimum of 150 CFM of air coverage. The scope includes all related connections, 10-metre pressure pipes and nozzles, all of which must be supplied with the compressor. The contract is structured under the NEC3 Supply Short Contract (SSC3) with a Batch Order mechanism, and delivery is to Eskom RT&D premises. The defects correction period is two weeks after delivery, and the defects date is eight weeks after delivery. Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom eTendering portal (https://eTendering.eskom.co.za) by 18 November 2026 at 10:00 (SAST). Tenders remain valid for 180 days from the closing date. Alternative tenders are not permitted. A non-compulsory clarification meeting will be held on 11 November 2026 at 10:00 (SAST) via Microsoft Teams. Clarification queries must be sent in writing to the Eskom Representative, Lebohang Motaung (MotaunLo@eskom.co.za), at least five working days before the submission deadline.

Evaluation is based on a functionality stage and a price-and-preference stage. Functionality is scored 100% on technical criteria, with a minimum threshold of 75%. The technical criteria cover time to delivery (weighted 50), availability of spares and maintenance workshop facilities through the supplier (weighted 25), and ISO 9001 certification (weighted 25). Tenderers that do not reach the 75% threshold are disqualified. Qualifying tenders are then scored using the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals under the PPPFA. Tender prices must include VAT. Payment terms are 30 days from receipt of undisputed invoices for contracts below R50 million including VAT. Mandatory requirements include a valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, which must be in place before award, a valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing, and tax compliance proof where applicable. Health and safety submissions include a signed OHS policy by the CEO compliant with Section 7 of the OHS Act, a project-specific OHS plan, a Baseline OHS Risk Assessment with its methodology, an acknowledgement of Eskom's Life-saving Rules, an acknowledgement of Eskom SHE rules, and a Section 37(2) agreement. Pricing must be submitted in both PDF and Excel format.

This tender suits industrial equipment suppliers, authorised compressor distributors, and original equipment manufacturers able to supply a compliant unit with full accessories and spares support. Bidders should be able to demonstrate short delivery lead times, local spares and maintenance support, and ISO 9001 certification. Benefits for the successful supplier include a formal public-sector contract with a state-owned utility and a structured payment process. Note that the eTenders listing shows this opportunity as draft status, so bidders should verify the final published version and any addenda on the Eskom eTendering portal before preparing a submission.