ESKOM is seeking a supplier to provide an on-demand employee transportation service from ermelo to camden power stations for a five-year period. The tender is for the rental of 14-seater vehicles, with the service covering the journey from home to work and back. This opportunity is aimed at transport service providers with the capacity to manage a flexible, long-term contract.
Key Requirements
Must provide a rental service for 14-seater vehicles on an 'as and when required' basis for five years.
Pricing must be quoted as a 'Rate Per KM, Per Vehicle' in the provided schedule, inclusive of vehicle maintenance.
The estimated usage is 5,000 kilometres per month per vehicle, with a schedule indicating a need for up to 6 vehicles.
Bidders must be a legally registered entity in South Africa with proven experience in similar transportation services.
Must demonstrate financial stability for a five-year contract and comply with all relevant operating licenses, insurance, and safety standards.
Compliance with Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) requirements is mandatory, if applicable.
The provision of home work home employee transportation service from various pick-up points at ermelo to camden power stations on an as and when required basis over a five-year period
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Date & Time
Monday, 11 May 2026 - 11:00
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Important Dates
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2026
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11 May
2026
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Pricing Schedule Ermelo to Camden Power Stations.docx
Eskom is seeking a service provider to offer home-to-work transportation for employees from various pick-up points in Ermelo to Camden Power Station on an as-needed basis over a five-year period. The service involves renting 14-seater vehicles (total of 6 vehicles) with included maintenance, covering 5,000 km per month per vehicle.
Eskom Rotek Industries SOC Ltd is seeking a service provider to offer home-to-work transportation for employees from various pick-up points in Ermelo to Camden Power Station on an as-and-when-required basis over a five-year period. The service includes the rental of vehicles (14-seaters) with maintenance, while Eskom will provide drivers and fuel. The contract is flexible and may be terminated or adjusted based on Eskom's operational needs.
Functionality Criteria Ermelo to Camden Power Station.pdf
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Invitation to Tender (ITT) or Request for Proposal (RFP) Camden Employee Transportation (1).pdf
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Evaluation Criteria
Source: Scope Of Work Ermelo to Camden Power Station.pdf
Vehicles must be registered with the Department of Transport Licensing division.
Service provider must maintain all operating licenses and permits as per legislation.
Vehicles must not exceed 100,000km mileage.
Vehicles must be in a good, compliant state with an up-to-date service history.
Converted panel vans are not allowed.
Service provider must have capacity to repair or replace non-compliant vehicles within 24 hours.
Technical Specifications
Source: Scope Of Work Ermelo to Camden Power Station.pdf
Scope: Provide home-work-home employee transportation service (rental) from various pick-up points in Ermelo to Camden Power Station on an as-and-when required basis over five years.
Service Details: Must operate during all shifts (day/night), weekdays, weekends, and public holidays, aligning with Eskom's shift patterns and ad-hoc requirements.
Vehicle Quantity & Duration:
3x 14-seater vehicles for 60 months at 5000km/month each.
1x 14-seater vehicle for 60 months at 5000km/month.
2x 14-seater vehicles for 24 months at 5000km/month each.
Ad-hoc Support: Service provider must also support Eskom with ad-hoc transportation requests (e.g., meetings, functions, funerals) via separate quotations.
Contract Nature: Contract is 'as and when' required by Eskom and may be cancelled at any time during the five-year period.
Vehicle Compliance & Maintenance:
All vehicles must be registered with the Department of Transport and be roadworthy.
Service provider must obtain and maintain all necessary operating licenses and permits.
Service provider is responsible for all maintenance, repairs, and ensuring constant compliance.
Eskom supplies the driver and fuel.
Non-Compliance & Breakdowns:
Non-compliant vehicles must be corrected or replaced within 24 hours.
Vehicles on breakdown must be repaired/returned or replaced within 24 hours.
No payment if a compliant vehicle is unavailable for over 24 hours; penalties or contract termination may apply.
Vehicle Specifications:
Mileage must not exceed 100,000km; high-mileage or non-compliant vehicles will be returned for replacement.
Detailed specifications include: ABS, airbags, alarm/immobilizer, audio system, power steering, specific tires, emergency triangles, electronic stability control, seat belt reminders, three-point safety belts for all seats, no fold-up seats, speed warning sign, yellow reflective tape, adjustable driver's seat, emergency exit notices, and proper signage. Panel vans converted to minibuses are not allowed.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Scope Of Work Ermelo to Camden Power Station.pdf
All vehicles must be registered with the Department of Transport – Licensing division and be roadworthy.
The service provider must obtain and maintain all operating licenses, permits, or amended requirements as per local authorities and applicable legislation.
DocumentInvitation to Tender (ITT) or Request for Proposal (RFP) Camden Employee Transportation (1).pdfCompliance review in progress
Important Dates
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) or Request for Proposal (RFP) Camden Employee Transportation (1).pdf
All queries must be in writing to the Eskom Representative only.
Fraud/Corruption Anonymous Reporting: 0800 11 2722 or [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) or Request for Proposal (RFP) Camden Employee Transportation (1).pdf
Submit electronically via Eskom E-tendering site only. No hard copies accepted.
Deadline: 11 May 2026 at 10h00. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Upload documents in PDF format (price list also in Excel). Max 500MB per document, total submission restricted to 4GB.
Ensure submission status is marked as 'complete'. The latest resubmission will replace all previous versions.
Mandatory returnables (disqualifiable if missing): Annexure A (Authorisation), B (Acknowledgement), C (Tenderer's Particulars), D (Integrity Declaration), E (CPA Local), F (CPA Imported if applicable), G1-G4 (SBD 6.2 Local Content if applicable), H (SBD 1), J (SBD 4).
Non-disqualifiable returnables (must be submitted but can be requested later): Annexure I (SBD 6.1 Preference Points).
Failure to upload documents will render the tender non-responsive.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) or Request for Proposal (RFP) Camden Employee Transportation (1).pdf
Functionality scoring (100% total) with a 75% threshold to proceed. Criteria and weights:
Assigned Vehicles (20%): Must assign 6 x 14-seater vehicles, each <3 years old and <100,000 km. Proof via registration documents or finance approval letter.
Roadworthy Certificates (20%): Score based on proportion of required vehicles with certificates.
Full Maintenance History (20%): Score based on proportion of vehicles with service records from accredited dealers.
Contingency Plan (10%): Plan for service interruptions (e.g., strikes, breakdowns).
Operating Permits/Licenses (30%): Must have 6 permits matching pick-up routes and company/director names per CIPC documents.
Price Evaluation: Scored out of 80 points. Prices must include VAT, exclude contingencies, and unconditional discounts are considered.
Specific Goals (B-BBEE): Scored out of 20 points in accordance with PPPFA. Failure to submit evidence results in 0 points for that goal.
Overall Ranking: Combined price (80 points) and specific goals (20 points) under an 80/20 preference point system.
Basic Compliance: Must meet eligibility criteria, submit complete tender with commercial, financial, and technical information, and submit mandatory returnables by deadlines.
Eligibility Disqualifications: Tenderers under sanctions, restricted by National Treasury, on Tender Defaulters list, submitting multiple tenders, having conflicts of interest, subcontracting 100% of work, or signed by unauthorized persons will be disqualified.
Technical Specifications
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) or Request for Proposal (RFP) Camden Employee Transportation (1).pdf
Scope: Provision of home-work-home employee transportation service from various pick-up points in Ermelo to Camden Power Stations on an as-and-when-required basis over five years.
Vehicle Requirements: A dedicated pool of 6 x 14-seater vehicles (leased, owned, or new), each less than 3 years old and under 100,000 km.
Compliance Evidence Required: Vehicle registration documents, roadworthy certificates, full maintenance history from accredited dealers, and operating permits/licenses aligned to specific routes.
Mandatory Annexures to complete and submit include Authorisation, Acknowledgement, Tenderer's Particulars, Integrity Declaration, CPA forms, SBD 6.2 (if designated materials), SBD 1, and SBD 4.
Contract Form: NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC) with specific option clauses (X1, X2, X3, X7, X17, X20, Z).
Financial Requirements
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) or Request for Proposal (RFP) Camden Employee Transportation (1).pdf
Pricing must be inclusive of VAT and submitted in both PDF and Excel formats.
Unconditional discounts are considered in evaluation; conditional discounts are implemented at payment.
Payment Terms: For contracts below R50 million (incl. VAT), payment within 30 days of undisputed invoice. For contracts above R50 million (incl. VAT), payment within 60 days.
Performance Security: Required; tenderer must select at least two Eskom-approved financial institutions from a provided list.
Cataloguing: If required, must be quoted as a line item in the pricing schedule; Eskom will pay for it.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) or Request for Proposal (RFP) Camden Employee Transportation (1).pdf
Mandatory: CSD registration proof (required prior to contract award).
B-BBEE: Submit SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form (Annexure I). Evidence can be a B-BBEE certificate, sworn affidavit, or other prescribed proof.
Tax Compliance: Foreign tenderers with a SA footprint (not on CSD) and local tenderers (without CSD/SARS PIN verification) must submit a certified copy of a tax clearance certificate.
Local Content: If designated materials are included, complete SBD 6.2 and Annexures G1-G4.
Additional possible requirements: SHEQ documents, audited financial statements for the past 24 months (or last year if not available; start-ups exempt), COIDA certificate of good standing (SA tenderers only).
Integrity: Must complete and submit Integrity Declaration Form (Annexure D) and acknowledge the Supplier Integrity Pact.
Eligibility Restrictions: Tenderers must not be on international sanctions lists, Treasury restriction lists, or Tender Defaulters list; must have no conflict of interest; and cannot subcontract 100% of the work.
DocumentDraft NEC TGS Camden.docCompliance review in progress
Service Manager details (name, address, email) to be provided in Contract Data but not specified in extracted text.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Draft NEC TGS Camden.doc
Submit the completed Form of Offer and Acceptance with signatures, witness details, and date.
Include the Schedule of Deviations if any deviations or amendments are agreed.
The tenderer must provide their CIDB registration number on the offer form.
After acceptance, the contractor must contact the Employer's agent within two weeks to arrange delivery of securities, bonds, guarantees, proof of insurance, and other required documentation.
Failure to fulfil obligations after acceptance constitutes repudiation of the agreement.
The offer may be accepted by the Employer signing and returning one copy before the end of the validity period.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Draft NEC TGS Camden.doc
Legal and compliance: Tenderer must have a valid CIDB registration number, valid operating permits/licenses for vehicles matching business registration, and comply with all South African laws including B-BBEE, health and safety, and environmental regulations.
Financial and technical: Tenderer must demonstrate financial and technical capability to provide transportation services over five years, with a proven track record in similar services and ability to meet vehicle and safety specifications.
Ethical and anti-corruption: Adherence to Eskom's ethical standards; any illegal or corrupt practices will result in disqualification and potential legal action.
Technical Specifications
Source: Draft NEC TGS Camden.doc
Service: Employee transportation from various pick-up points in Ermelo to Camden Power Station on an as-and-when-required basis over five years.
Vehicle requirements: 3x14-seater and 1x14-seater vehicles at 5000km per month per vehicle for 60 months; 2x14-seater at 5000km per month per vehicle for 24 months.
Vehicles must be registered with Department of Transport, roadworthy, and have all operating licenses and permits as per legislation.
Service provider responsible for maintenance, repairs, and ensuring constant compliance of vehicles.
Employer supplies driver and fuel.
Non-compliant vehicles must be corrected or replaced within 24 hours.
Detailed vehicle specifications include ABS, airbags, alarm/immobilizer, audio system, power steering, specific tires, emergency triangles, electronic stability control, safety belt warnings, three-point belts for every seat, no fold-up seats, speed warning sign, reflective tape, adjustable driver seat, emergency exit notices, and no converted panel vans.
Routes: Prescribed route from Ermelo to Camden Power Station; operating permits/licenses required matching tenderer's business registration or shareholder/director names.
Ad hoc requirements may include transportation for meetings, functions, funerals with additional quotations.
Contract is as-and-when required and may be cancelled at any time by ERI.
Financial Requirements
Source: Draft NEC TGS Camden.doc
Pricing based on Price List in Part C2; rates per kilometer per vehicle as per pricing schedule.
Monthly invoicing: amount is base kilometres tendered multiplied by rate in price list.
Payment terms: 30 days from invoice.
Currency: South African Rand.
Interest rate: publicly quoted prime rate of interest charged by Standard Bank of South Africa Limited.
VAT: 15%; Employer's VAT number 4330196330 must be included on invoices.
Tax invoices must be provided within one week of receiving payment certificate.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Draft NEC TGS Camden.doc
B-BBEE: Contractor must notify Employer of any change in B-BBEE status within seven days and submit updated verification certificate within thirty days; decrease may lead to renegotiation or termination.
CIDB registration number required from tenderer.
Operating permits/licenses for prescribed routes must match tenderer's CIPC registration or shareholder/director names.
Insurance requirements: Passenger Liability Insurance minimum R5,000,000; Public Liability Insurance; all relevant insurance for vehicles; cover for deductibles in Employer's insurance policies.
Compliance with Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act and common law liability with indemnity limit not less than R500,000.
Health, safety, and environmental laws and regulations must be adhered to, including Construction Regulations 2014.
Confidentiality obligations: Contractor must not disclose contract information.
Ethics: Illegal or corrupt practices constitute grounds for termination.
Cession, delegation, or assignment requires written consent from Employer.
DocumentFunctionality Criteria Ermelo to Camden Power Station.pdfCompliance review in progress
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Functionality Criteria Ermelo to Camden Power Station.pdf
Functionality evaluation is weighted at 100% with a 75% minimum threshold to qualify for further assessment. Points are allocated as follows: 20 points for assigning 6 x 14-seater vehicles (proof of registration or finance approval required). 20 points for roadworthy certificates (calculated proportionally). 20 points for full maintenance history (service books from accredited dealers required). 10 points for a contingency plan (0 if no plan). 30 points for 6 operating permits aligned to routes and matching CIPC-registered names (tenderer, shareholder, or director).
Technical Specifications
Source: Functionality Criteria Ermelo to Camden Power Station.pdf
Scope: Provide home-work-home employee transportation from various pick-up points in Ermelo to Camden Power Stations on an as-and-when-required basis over five years. Requirements: Dedicated pool of 6 x 14-seater vehicles. All vehicles must be under 3 years old and have under 100,000 km. Full maintenance history and roadworthy certificates required for each vehicle. Contingency plan for disruptions (e.g., strikes, breakdowns) mandatory.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Functionality Criteria Ermelo to Camden Power Station.pdf
Vehicles must have valid registration documents issued by the Department of Transport. Operating permits must align with routes (Annexure M) and match CIPC-registered names (tenderer, shareholder, or director). For new vehicles, provide finance approval letter from an accredited provider on their letterhead, specifying vehicle count and total amount.
DocumentPricing Schedule Ermelo to Camden Power Stations.docxCompliance review in progress
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Pricing Schedule Ermelo to Camden Power Stations.docx
Legal Status: Must be a legally registered entity in South Africa.
Experience: Must have a proven track record in providing similar transportation services.
Financial Stability: Must demonstrate financial stability to sustain a five-year contract.
Compliance: Must hold valid operating licenses, insurance, and adhere to all relevant safety standards.
B-BBEE: Must comply with Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) requirements, if applicable.
Technical Specifications
Source: Pricing Schedule Ermelo to Camden Power Stations.docx
Scope: Provide home-to-work-to-home employee transportation from various pick-up points in Ermelo to Camden Power Stations.
Service Type: Rental service on an 'as and when required' basis.
Contract Period: Five years.
Vehicle Requirements: Must supply 14-seater vehicles.
Capacity: The schedule indicates a requirement for up to 6 vehicles (3+1+2) across different service lines.
Service Level: The rental service includes the maintenance cost of the vehicle.
Usage: Estimated at 5,000 kilometres per month per vehicle.
Financial Requirements
Source: Pricing Schedule Ermelo to Camden Power Stations.docx
Pricing Format: Quote a 'Rate Per KM, Per Vehicle' in the provided pricing schedule (Annexure Q).
Cost Structure: Total price will be calculated based on your quoted rate per kilometre and the specified monthly distance of 5,000 km per vehicle.
Inclusions: Your quoted rental rate must include the maintenance cost of the vehicle.
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