Invitation to Eskom MSME Business Connect -Supplier Development Convention comes to Free State Province The Eskom Business Connect Programme is an initiative by the Eskom Development Foundation to support sustainable supplier development. Eskom is bringing together local Micro Small and Medium sized Enterprises (MSMEs) to access business opportunities at Eskom and other large companies in the area and to hear from business experts about new trends.

Tender documents

• Free State SMMEs Invitations _ ESDEF Business Connect (002) (006).pdf

Source: National Treasury eTenders portal. View on eTenders (search for tender no. EFSBC181926). Contact details are in the official documents.

Documents you'll usually need

Standard returnable documents for South African government bids. Check the tender's own list too.

• CSD registration report (MAAA number). Government can't award to suppliers missing from the Central Supplier Database.
• SARS tax compliance status PIN. A non-compliant tax status usually means your bid is rejected.
• B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. Without it you score zero preference points. An affidavit with mismatched dates is invalid.
• COIDA letter of good standing. Required for most government work and construction sites.
• CIPC company registration (CoR 14.3). Proves the company exists and who its directors are.
• Bank confirmation letter. Many tenders ask for one dated within the last 3 months.
• Municipal rates clearance or lease. Often required to show municipal accounts are not in arrears.