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Does Eskom pay suppliers on time?

Eskom is South Africa's state power utility and one of the largest single procurers in the country, buying everything from generation plant to security and cleaning.

Will they pay? · indicator
34/100
High payment risk

High risk of 90-120+ day delays. Do not deliver on own cash; arrange a bridging facility first.

Buyer type: Public entity — Entity-level base rate
AGSA PFMA audit (FY2023-24): audit outstanding/delayed
Live data — AGSA PFMA audit (FY2023-24) · Eskom.

Indicator (beta). Municipalities: latest Auditor-General opinion (Treasury Municipal Money, live). National & provincial departments: National Treasury 30-day supplier-payment performance (Q3 2024/25). State-owned entities: latest AGSA PFMA audit outcome (FY2023-24). Not a credit rating.

45 live Eskom tenders

CONSTRUCTIONMpumalanga
The establishment of 12 panel of contractors for the construction and dismantling of HV distribution lines within the Mpumalanga Area, for voltages ranging from 44kV up to and i...
ESKOM
Not stated
Closes tomorrow
CONSTRUCTIONMpumalanga
Panel appointment of construction and dismantling of MV and HV distribution substations, traction stations, switching stations and bays within the Mpumalanga area, for voltages...
ESKOM
Not stated
Closes tomorrow
SUPPLIESEastern Cape
Supply and delivery of Fall Arrest Systems, Rescue Equipment/Kits to the Eastern Cape Operating Unit on an “as and when required” basis for the period of 3 years.
ESKOM
Not stated
Closes in 15 days
MANUFACTURE OF CHEMICALS ANational
Supply, delivery and offloading of Liquid Chlorine to various power stations for a period of five (5) years on an as and when required basis
ESKOM
Not stated
Closes in 20 days
SUPPLIESLimpopo
Supply and Delivery of RTDs and Thermocouples for Medupi Power Station for a Period of 36 Months.
ESKOM
Not stated
Closes in 20 days
ENERGYMpumalanga
Full refurbishment, testing and delivery of medium voltage motors at Arnot Power Station for a period of 4 years
ESKOM
Not stated
Closes in 20 days
WASTE COLLECTION, TREATMENKwaZulu-Natal
Invitation to tender for the provision of waste removal services for the central east cluster (Kwazulu Natal and free state operating units) on an as and when required basis for...
ESKOM
Not stated
Closes in 20 days
CONSTRUCTIONFree State
The establishment of an enabling agreement for the DC Minor Distribution Line with a panel of 12 (Twelve) contractors for the Free State Operating Unit (FSOU), CentralEast Clust...
ESKOM
Not stated
Closes in 20 days
SERVICESMpumalangaCOMPULSORY BRIEFING
Maintenance, servicing and repairs of coal plant electro-hydraulic actuators at kendal power station for a period of 5 years.
ESKOM
Not stated
Closes in 20 days
SERVICESFree State
Supply and Delivery of Switch Disconnectors and Selector Switches to Lethabo Power Station for a five (5) year period on an “as and when required” basis.
ESKOM
Not stated
Closes in 21 days
SERVICESWestern Cape
Vegetation Management Services for Eskom Distribution Cape Coastal Cluster – Western Cape
ESKOM
Not stated
Closes in 21 days
SERVICESWestern Cape
E3164dxwcou - hiring of portable toilet facilities and applicable servicing at various sites in the western cape on an as and when reuqired basis
ESKOM
Not stated
Closes in 21 days
PROFESSIONAL SERVICESGauteng
Provision of analytical services – toxicity analysis and reporting for a period of three (03) years on an ‘as and when’ required basis
ESKOM
Not stated
Closes in 22 days
CONSTRUCTIONNorth WestCOMPULSORY BRIEFING
The appointment of the Service Provider for the Vryburg Roof Repair and Reinstatement Project to conduct the roof inspection, repair and reinstatement of Vryburg Main Building
ESKOM
Not stated
Closes in 24 days
SUPPLIESEastern Cape
The provision of Property Management and Land Development Valuations for the Cape Coastal Cluster (EC &WC) For the period of 5 Years.
ESKOM
Not stated
Closes in 27 days
PROFESSIONAL SERVICESMpumalanga
Provision of professional services for the management of civil structures at Grootvlei Power Station for period of 36 months.
ESKOM
Not stated
Closes in 27 days
REPAIR AND INSTALLATION OFFree State
An enabling agreement for a panel of 08 contractors for the provision of services for: S1 low voltage (LV) breakdown, planned maintenance and replace function on an as and when...
ESKOM
Not stated
Closes in 27 days
SUPPLIESMpumalangaCOMPULSORY BRIEFING
Supply, and delivery of various mechanical consumables at Grootvlei power station for as and when required for a period of 5 years.
ESKOM
Not stated
Closes in 27 days
SERVICESMpumalanga
For the inspection, certification, and load testing of crawl beams at kendal power station for a period of 5 years
ESKOM
Not stated
Closes in 28 days
SERVICESEastern CapeCOMPULSORY BRIEFING
The provision of Facilities Management Services (FMS) Technical Services required for Properties Management in the Cape Coastal Cluster, Eastern Cape, Mthatha Zone and Aliwal Zo...
ESKOM
Not stated
Closes in 29 days
SERVICESMpumalanga
Publication of Names for the Supply and Delivery of Various Boiler Tubes on an “as and when required basis” for a period of 5 years at Tutuka Power Station – Main Stores
ESKOM
Not stated
Closes in 30 days
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERWestern Cape
The provision of specialised ultrasonic inspection services on an as and when required basis at Nuclear Operating Unit
ESKOM
Not stated
Closes in 30 days
CONSTRUCTIONMpumalangaCOMPULSORY BRIEFING
Cooling Tower 1 Refurbishment at Grootvlei Power station.
ESKOM
Not stated
Closes in 30 days
SECURITYMpumalanga
Provision of specialised tactical Armed response security services and Ariel Surveillance for a period of 60 months
ESKOM
Not stated
Closes in 62 days

Frequently asked questions

Does Eskom pay suppliers on time?+

High risk of 90-120+ day delays. Do not deliver on own cash; arrange a bridging facility first. Live data — AGSA PFMA audit (FY2023-24) · Eskom.

What is Eskom's payment-risk score?+

34/100 (High risk). This is an indicator built from public audit and payment data — Indicator (beta). Municipalities: latest Auditor-General opinion (Treasury Municipal Money, live). National & provincial departments: National Treasury 30-day supplier-payment performance (Q3 2024/25). State-owned entities: latest AGSA PFMA audit outcome (FY2023-24). Not a credit rating.

How do I win a Eskom tender?+

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Where does the Eskom payment data come from?+

Indicator (beta). Municipalities: latest Auditor-General opinion (Treasury Municipal Money, live). National & provincial departments: National Treasury 30-day supplier-payment performance (Q3 2024/25). State-owned entities: latest AGSA PFMA audit outcome (FY2023-24). Not a credit rating.

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