ESKOM free state: dc minor distribution line panel contract (12 contractors, 36 months) – technical evaluation criteria

• The tender is for the establishment of an enabling agreement for DC Minor Distribution Line works.
• A panel of 12 contractors will be appointed for the Free State Operating Unit, CentralEast Cluster.
• The contract period is 36 months.
• The work involves minor distribution line construction and maintenance.

• Closing date: 20 July 2026 at 10:00.
• The tenderer must submit a B-BBEE improvement or retention plan within 30 days of signing the contract.
• The SDL&I Implementation Schedule must be returned to the SDL&I representative for acceptance within 28 days after contract award.
• Sworn affidavits are valid for 12 months from the date signed by the commissioner.
• The contractor must deliver on 1 skill for every R2 million invoiced to Eskom.

• For enquiries regarding Local Production and Content, contact the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic).
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 012 394 5318/1792 (Primary Minerals Processing & Construction Sector Desk) or 012 394 1435 (Chief Director: Industrial Procurement).
• Address: The Department of Trade and Industry, Private Bag X84, Pretoria, 0001.

• Submit the required SDL&I documents by the closing date and time.
• The SDL&I Check List indicates the following documents must be completed, signed, and submitted: SDL&I Bidders Document, valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, CIPC Registration Document, ID copies of owners/shareholders, share certificates (if applicable), latest financial statements, SBD 6.2, Annexure C, Annexure D, and Annexure E.
• Annexure C (Local Content Declaration: Summary Schedule) must be submitted with the tender by the closing date.
• The Tender Authority reserves the right to also request Declarations D and E (Imported and Local Content Supporting Schedules).
• Failure to provide documentation for preference points will not lead to disqualification, but the tenderer may only score points out of 80 for price and zero out of 20 for specific goals.

• Evaluation follows the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017.
• A maximum of 20 points is allocated for specific goals (SDL&I objectives) under the 80/20 preference point system.
• Points for specific goals are added to price points; the contract is awarded to the tenderer with the highest total points.
• If functionality is evaluated, it must adhere to the Preferential Procurement Regulations and the Implementation Guide.
• Objective criteria are mandatory for contract award; non-compliance may result in the next ranked tenderer being considered.
• B-BBEE status level points (80/20 system): Level 1 = 20, Level 2 = 18, Level 3 = 14, Level 4 = 12, Level 5 = 8, Level 6 = 6, Level 7 = 4, Level 8 = 2, Non-compliant = 0.
• Failure to provide B-BBEE documentation results in 0 points for specific goals (maximum 80 price points only).

• The tender involves the establishment of an enabling agreement for DC Minor Distribution Line with a panel of 12 contractors for Eskom's Free State Operating Unit, CentralEast Cluster.
• The project duration is 36 months.
• The scope is classified as 'Minor Works'.
• Local content requirements are designated for certain sectors (e.g., cement, steel power pylons, monopole pylons, steel substation structures, powerline hardware, street lighting steel poles, steel lattice towers and masts) with a 100% minimum local content threshold.
• Designated products must comply with relevant South African National Standards (e.g., SANS 50197, SANS 50413) and require a Letter of Authority from the National Regulator for Compulsory Standards (NRCS).
• For cement, all types (Cem I, II, III, IV, V, Masonry cement) must be manufactured using locally produced clinker and locally sourced secondary materials.
• Steel products must be manufactured locally using locally sourced primary steel and secondary aluminium ingots.

• A valid B-BBEE certificate (from a SANAS accredited verification agency), a valid sworn affidavit, or a B-BBEE Certificate issued by CIPC for EME companies is required to claim preference points and is a condition for contract award.
• For joint ventures, a valid B-BBEE certificate in the name of the joint venture is required.
• Supporting documents that may be requested include: proof of ownership/shareholding (CIPC registration), ID copies of shareholders/owners, and proof of disability of owners (if applicable).
• Tenderers must meet stipulated minimum thresholds for local production and content for designated sectors (e.g., cement, steel products). This is a condition for award.
• Tenderers must submit SBD 6.2 Declaration Form and Annexure C (Local Content Declaration-Summary Schedule) as tender returnables.
• Tenderers are required to submit a B-BBEE improvement or retention plan within 30 days of signing the contract.
• For EMEs (annual total revenue ≤ R10 million), a sworn affidavit is acceptable. For QSEs (annual total revenue ≤ R50 million), a sworn affidavit is acceptable if at least 51% Black owned; otherwise, full QSE scorecard compliance is required. For larger enterprises (annual total revenue > R50 million), a valid B-BBEE certificate is required.
• Sworn affidavits must meet specific validity requirements: deponent's name and ID number, designation, enterprise name and address, percentage of black ownership, total revenue, financial year end, B-BBEE status level, empowering supplier status, same date for deponent and Commissioner of Oath, and Commissioner cannot be an employee or ex officio of the enterprise.

• Evaluation will follow the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017.
• A maximum of 20 points is allocated for specific goals (SDL&I objectives).
• If functionality is evaluated, it must adhere to the Preferential Procurement Regulations and the Implementation Guide.
• Objective criteria are mandatory for contract award; non-compliance may result in the next ranked tenderer being considered.

• This is an invitation to tender for the establishment of a 36-month enabling agreement (panel agreement) for DC Minor Distribution Line works.
• The panel will consist of twelve (12) contractors serving the Free State Operating Unit (FSOU), CentralEast Cluster of Eskom.
• Work will be awarded on an 'as and when required' basis over the contract period.

• Tender closing date and time: 20 July 2026 at 10:00.
• Tender validity period: 12 weeks from the closing date.
• Clarification meeting (non-compulsory): 08 July 2026 at 10:00 via Microsoft Teams.
• Deadline for clarification queries: 5 working days before the tender submission deadline.

• Eskom Representative for queries: Sherusha Govender.
• Telephone: 051 404 2043.
• Email: [email protected].
• Clarification meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/367732594783057?p=HwUO8oxxmSzx6RfXeF.
• Meeting ID: 367 732 594 783 057 | Passcode: JQ6bo3F5.
• Dial-in number: +27 21 834 0825 (South Africa, Cape Town).
• Fraud/corruption reporting line: 0800 11 2722 or [email protected].

• Submit electronically via Eskom's eTendering system at https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za/. No hard copies accepted.
• Closing date: 20 July 2026 at 10:00. Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Upload documents under specific folders: 'Technical', 'Commercial', 'Financial', and 'Other'.
• All documents must be in PDF format. The price list (BOQ) must be submitted in both PDF and Excel format.
• File size limits: Maximum 50MB per file, total submission not to exceed 900MB. No zip/compressed files.
• Mandatory returnables required at closing (disqualifiable if missing): Fully completed and signed NEC3 Contract, fully priced BOQ, Authorisation Form (Annexure A), Acknowledgement Form (Annexure B), Tenderer's Particulars (Annexure C), Integrity Declaration (Annexure D), CPA forms (E/F if applicable), SBD 6.2 for local content (Annexures G1-G4), SBD 1 (Annexure H), SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim (Annexure I), SBD 4 Bidder's Disclosure (Annexure J), and E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.
• Ensure the submission status is indicated as 'complete' before finalizing.
• If resubmitting, only the latest version will be considered; previous submissions become invalid.
• Failure to submit mandatory documents by the deadline will result in disqualification.

• Functionality (technical) threshold: minimum 75% (Eskom may lower to 60% if insufficient submissions).
• Functionality criteria weights: Skills Resources 60%, Vehicles 20%, Tools/Machinery/Equipment 20%.
• Price scored out of 80 points (80/20 system).
• Specific Goals (B-BBEE) scored out of 20 points.
• Total score = Price + Specific Goals, out of 100.
• Twelve contractors selected based on highest total scores.
• Tie-breaking: highest Specific Goals score; if still tied, drawing of lots.
• Objective criteria (local content thresholds) are a condition for award; failure may lead to second-ranked tenderer being considered.
• Eligibility: no sanctions, no conflict of interest, not restricted by National Treasury/Eskom, not on Tender Defaulters list, single tender only, JV/consortium must have joint/several liability, cannot subcontract 100% of work, must meet CIDB Level 2EP or higher.
• Local content thresholds for designated sectors: Powerline Hardware 100%, Electrical/Telecom Cables 90%, Cement 100%, Plastic Pipes 100%.

• Scope: Establishment of an enabling agreement for DC Minor Distribution Line works.
• A panel of twelve (12) contractors will be appointed for the Free State Operating Unit (FSOU), CentralEast Cluster.
• Contract duration: 36 months (Three years) on an 'as and when required' basis.
• The contract will be governed by the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC3).
• The Scope of Work, SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Quality) requirements, and detailed technical criteria are attached on the Tender Bulletin.
• Contractors must comply with all statutory requirements, Eskom's SHEQ policies, and embedded documents (e.g., Life Saving Rules, construction regulations).
• Materials are to be supplied, delivered, and installed by the contractor as per the contract requirements.

• The contract is rates-based. A fully completed pricing schedule (BOQ) must be submitted in PDF and Excel formats.
• All items on the BOQ must be priced.
• Payment terms: For contracts valued below R50 million (including VAT), Eskom pays within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices. For contracts above R50 million, payment is within 60 days.
• A performance bond may be required depending on the outcome of the financial analysis. If required, the tenderer must select at least two Eskom-approved financial institutions.
• Financial due diligence: Latest approved annual financial statements of the tendering company (not parent/holding company) are required as an additional contractual requirement. Draft statements or management accounts are not allowed.

• Mandatory for all tenders: Valid proof of CSD (Central Supplier Database) registration.
• B-BBEE: Submit a valid, certified SANAS B-BBEE certificate or a sworn affidavit. This is for scoring under Specific Goals (20 points).
• CIDB: Tenderers must have a CIDB contractor grading of Level 2EP or higher, or be capable of registration within 21 working days from the tender closing date.
• Tax Compliance: A valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate (original or certified copy) with PIN is required. Foreign suppliers with no South African footprint must complete SBD1 but do not need tax proof.
• COID: A valid Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act certificate with a relevant Nature of Business is required.
• Other possible requirements: Compliance with the Employment Equity Act for designated employers, and submission of annual financial statements for financial analysis.

This tender establishes an enabling agreement for DC Minor Distribution Line work. The scope covers construction services for the Free State Operating Unit (FSOU), CentralEast Cluster. Eskom intends to appoint a panel of 12 contractors for a 36-month period. Work will be allocated among panel members as required. This is a construction category tender for electrical distribution infrastructure.

Closing Date: 2026-07-20 at 10:00

Note: No briefing session, site visit, or clarification deadline dates found in the extracted document content. The date '31 October 2016' appearing in source material refers to the guarantor list issue date, not a tender deadline.

No specific SCM or technical contact details found in the extracted document.

Practical Guidance:

• Contact Eskom's Supply Chain Management department for this tender
• For guarantor-related queries, note that Treasury vetting may take up to 12 weeks
• Submission address to be confirmed from official tender documentation

Returnable Documents Required:

• Latest approved annual financial statements (within 18 months after year-end)
• Signed director's/member's report
• Signed auditor's/reviewer's/accounting officer's/compiler's report (based on Public Interest Score)
• Public Interest Score (PIS) calculation
• Statement of financial position (Balance Sheet)
• Statement of comprehensive income (Income Statement)
• Statement of changes in Equity
• Statement of cash flows
• Notes to financial statements
• Name of holding company if subsidiary

Documents NOT Accepted:

• Draft financial statements
• Bi-annual or management accounts
• Unsigned financial statements

Practical Guidance:

• Ensure financial statements are valid and not outdated
• Prepare PIS calculation in advance
• If using a pre-vetted guarantor, confirm credit limit availability
• Non-standard guarantors require Treasury vetting (up to 12 weeks)

1. Must provide acceptable guarantee from pre-vetted guarantor list (local/foreign banks or approved insurers) or risk 12-week Treasury vetting, 2) Financial statements must be independently reviewed if PIS is below certain thresholds (implied), 3) Guarantees from entities on credit-limit list require confirmation of available credit limit, 4) Company must be properly registered and provide entity details.

Tender Scope:

• Establishment of enabling agreement for DC Minor Distribution Line
• Panel of 12 (Twelve) contractors
• Location: Free State Operating Unit (FSOU), CentralEast Cluster
• Contract Duration: 36 (Thirty-Six) months
• Category: Construction

Note: Detailed technical specifications, deliverables, service levels, and capacity requirements not found in extracted document content.

Financial Statement Requirements:

• Must be latest approved annual financial statements
• Must be received within 18 months after year-end
• Must include: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Changes in Equity, Cash Flows, Notes
• Must be signed by directors/members
• Must have signed auditor/reviewer/accounting officer report

Public Interest Score (PIS):

• Calculated from: Employees + Liabilities + Turnover + Shareholders + Non-Profit directors
• Determines audit/review requirements
• Owner-managed companies still require independent review if PIS thresholds met

Guarantee Requirements:

• Pre-vetted guarantors list available (Local, Foreign, Other categories)
• Some pre-vetted guarantors subject to credit limit availability confirmation
• Non-listed guarantors require Treasury vetting (allow 12 weeks)
• Unacceptable guarantee renders bid non-responsive

Compliance Requirements Found:

• Company must be registered (CIPC registration implied)
• Financial statements must be independently reviewed or audited based on PIS
• B-BBEE: Company described as 'value-added supplier in terms of DTI codes of good practice'

Requirements NOT Found in Document:

• CSD registration status not specified
• CIDB registration not mentioned
• Specific B-BBEE certificate level not required
• Local content requirements not stated
• Tax clearance status not specified

Note: Standard Eskom tender requirements likely include CSD registration and tax clearance but these were not found in the extracted document content.

Financial Evaluation:

• Public Interest Score (PIS) calculation required
• PIS = Employees + Liabilities + Turnover + Shareholders + Non-Profit directors
• Financial statements must be valid (within 18 months of year-end)
• Signed director's report required
• Signed auditor/reviewer/accounting officer report required
• All five financial statements required (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Changes in Equity, Cash Flows, Notes)

Guarantee Evaluation:

• Pre-vetted guarantors accepted without additional vetting
• Other guarantors subject to Treasury vetting (up to 12 weeks)
• Credit limit availability may affect acceptance of some guarantors
• Unacceptable guarantee = non-responsive bid

Note: Specific 80/20 or 90/10 preference point allocation not found in extracted content.

Returnable Documents: (No further submission details provided in available content.)

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• The tender establishes an enabling agreement for DC Minor Distribution Line construction in the Free State Operating Unit (FSOU), CentralEast Cluster, for a 36-month period.
• Work includes construction of MV feeder and reticulation lines, LV networks, and service connections.
• Must comply with Eskom Distribution Standards (Parts 2, 3, 4, 9, 22, 23) and relevant technical bulletins.
• Materials must be Eskom-approved and marked.
• Requires a comprehensive Environmental Management Plan (waste reduction, recycling, incident management, emergency planning) and detailed item-by-item costing for environmental management.
• Health-Safety obligations are governed by the high-risk OHS template (Annexure C) and include a signed OHS acknowledgement, health-safety plan, baseline risk assessment, COIDA compliance, OHS policy, and competency certificates for appointed OHS personnel (e.g., First Aider, Risk Assessor, Fall-Protection Planner).

• Closing date for tender submissions: 20 July 2026 at 10:00 (as per tender record).
• Effective dates in referenced documents: OHS template effective May 2025; SHEQ high-risk template effective November 2016, review December 2025; Quality specification next review October 2024; SHE specification review February 2026.
• No site briefings or clarification deadlines are stated in the provided documents; bidders should monitor the Eskom procurement portal for any updates.

• Eskom representative: Noxolo Mngadi – Assistant Data Officer (email and phone not provided).
• Additional contact on a form: Benito Williams, reference 1065383 (date 28/03/2025).
• No specific procurement email or telephone number is listed; bidders should use the Eskom e-procurement portal to request clarification.

• Submit the signed Form A (Enquiry/Contract/Quality Requirements) acknowledging and accepting Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001.
• Provide a valid ISO 9001 certificate (or equivalent QMS certification) for the supplier and any sub-suppliers, as per Category 3 requirements.
• Attach the latest internal and external audit reports, including any identified non-conformities and resulting corrective actions.
• Include a draft Contract Quality Plan (CQP) specific to the scope of work, addressing minimum requirements per ISO 10005.
• Where applicable, attach a draft or example of an Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) or Quality Control Plan (QCP) for similar previous work.
• Provide documented information for control of externally provided processes, products and services (clause 8.4 of ISO 9001:2015).
• Supply organisational charts, job descriptions, and documented responsibilities for the QMS (clause 5.3 of ISO 9001:2015).
• Submit records of management review meetings (agenda, minutes, attendance registers, reports).
• Provide detailed, item-by-item costing for environmental and OHS management (no lump-sum figures).
• Ensure all returnable documents are signed and attached; incomplete or missing returnables may lead to disqualification.

• Evaluation follows the OHS Tender Evaluation Template (Annexure C1, Document 240-77471651 Rev 3) and the SHEQ evaluation template.
• Each criterion is scored as Yes=1, No=0, or N/A; the total determines approval.
• Pre-requisite: Signed acknowledgement of Eskom's SHE rules and requirements (Annexure B) must be attached.
• Environmental Management Plan for the scope of work addressing waste management, environmental induction, incident management, emergency planning, and environmental management structure.
• For high risk: detailed costing for environmental management (broken down, not lump sum).
• For medium and high risk: identification, assessment and control of environmental aspects and impacts with methodology.
• All: Environmental (or SHE/SHEQ) policy signed by Company Owner/CEO/MD.
• For high risk: CVs and qualifications/certificates for Environmental Officer, Environmental Control Officer, Incident Investigator.
• OHS returnables: signed Annexure B, Health and Safety Plan, detailed OHS costing, Baseline OHS Risk Assessment, valid COIDA letter, OHS policy signed by CEO, appointment letters and competency certificates for OHS roles (First Aider, Risk Assessor, Incident Investigator, OHS Officer with SACPCMP registration, SHE Representative, Fall Protection Planner), Fall Protection Plan.
• Quality evaluation: Category 3 requirements include QMS manual, quality policy, quality objectives, control of documented information, internal audit procedure, nonconformity and corrective action procedure, roles/responsibilities, control of externally provided processes, draft CQP, and example ITP/QCP.
• Overall recommendation: Recommended or Not Recommended based on compliance with all criteria.

• Scope: Construction of DC Minor Distribution Line for Free State Operating Unit (FSOU), CentralEast Cluster, including MV feeder and reticulation lines, LV networks, and service connections.
• Must comply with Eskom Distribution Standards (Parts 2, 3, 4, 9, 22, 23) and associated technical bulletins.
• All conductors, equipment and materials must be Eskom-approved and marked.
• Quality Management: Supplier must operate a QMS compliant with ISO 9001 (latest revision) and ISO 10005 for quality plans.
• Required documents: ISO 9001 certificate, QMS manual, quality policy, quality objectives, control of documented information, internal audit procedure, non-conformity & corrective-action procedures.
• Submit Form A, draft Contract Quality Plan, and where relevant an Inspection & Test Plan.
• Sub-suppliers must provide their own CQPs/QCPs, be audited by Eskom, and have qualified personnel for special processes (welding, NDT, etc.).
• Environmental: Provide an Environmental Management Plan covering waste reduction, recycling, environmental induction, incident management, emergency planning, and environmental competency.
• Detailed costing for environmental management must be broken down.
• OHS: Health and Safety Plan, baseline risk assessment, COIDA letter, OHS policy, competency certificates for appointed OHS personnel, fall-protection plan.
• Eskom reserves rights of access, information, preservation, and audit; all quality records must be available electronically and on-site.
• Resident Eskom quality inspectors may be appointed; suppliers must provide workspace at no cost.
• All non-conformities raised by Eskom must be investigated and responded to within 14 calendar days.

• Detailed, broken-down costing for environmental management (not lump sum) is required.
• Detailed, broken-down costing for OHS management (not lump sum) is required.
• No other financial requirements (e.g., bonds, guarantees, payment terms) are stated in the provided documents.

• B-BBEE Level 1 minimum (as indicated in the tender returnables).
• Compliance with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and CIDB guidelines.
• Valid COIDA/Letter of Good Standing.
• All statutory registrations required by the OHS Act (e.g., competent person appointments, health-safety policy signed by CEO).
• Adherence to Eskom's Life-Saving Rules and Substance-Abuse Procedure.
• Environmental compliance as per ISO 14001 (if applicable) and Eskom's SHEQ policy.
• ISO 9001 certification (or equivalent QMS) for Category 3 requirements.
• SACPCMP registration for construction professionals (e.g., Construction Safety Officers, Managers).