Correlation, parallel and spot checking services for emission pm and gas monitors at majuba power station

Pack validity

• The pack covers the 2024/2025 tax year, from 1 March 2024 to 28 February 2025, and is subject to changes in tax legislation.

Group Tax

• Email: [email protected]
• Department: Eskom Group Tax Department
• Address: Megawatt Park

Returning the pack

• The completed pack — the signed summary sheet together with the signed affidavits — is returned to Eskom, with a copy sent to Group Tax at [email protected].
• Non-resident contractors hand the pack to their Eskom contractor representative, who refers it to the Eskom Group Tax Department at Megawatt Park; no further questions are answered in that case.
• The contractor or its authorised representative must confirm that every answer is truthful and must tell Eskom of any change to the declared information while the contract runs.

PAYE withholding

• PAYE is withheld from payments to the contractor where a required affidavit or declaration is left unsigned.
• An individual who supplies people without a valid IRP30 exemption certificate has PAYE withheld until the certificate is produced.
• A contractor classified as a personal service provider has PAYE withheld, coded 3601 on the IRP5; code 3616 applies where Appendix 7 was already signed under the income or place-and-control tests.
• Eskom may withhold from payments any taxes, interest and penalties it becomes liable for to SARS because the information supplied was inaccurate.

Tax classification pack for Eskom service contracts

• Applies to contractors rendering services, and to individuals supplying labour, to Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd and its subsidiaries (Eskom Rotek Industries, Eskom Enterprises, Escap, Eskom Finance Company, Eskom Foundation NPC and National Transmission Company SA).
• Companies, close corporations and trusts complete Evaluation Pack A; individuals complete Evaluation Pack B.

Pack A tests (company, CC or trust)

• Residence: a non-resident signs Appendix 9 and routes the pack through the Eskom contractor representative to Group Tax at Megawatt Park, with no further questions answered.
• Employees: whether three or more full-time employees, excluding shareholders, members, beneficiaries and connected persons, work in the business. If so and none are connected persons, sign Appendix 1 and Appendix 8.
• Connected persons: whether a connected person will personally render services to Eskom. If not, sign Appendix 2 and Appendix 8.
• Income: whether more than 80% of income is, or is likely to be, received from one client or an associated institution. If yes, sign Appendix 7; if no, sign Appendix 4.
• Place, control and supervision: whether duties are performed mainly (more than 50%) at Eskom premises and under Eskom's control or supervision. If yes to both, sign Appendix 7; otherwise sign Appendix 3.
• Dominant impression test: eleven questions, 6(i) to 6(xi), decide whether the contractor is an independent contractor or a personal service provider and set the IRP5 disclosure code.

Pack B tests (individual)

• Service or people test: an individual supplying a service signs Appendix 5; one supplying people moves to the people test.
• People test: whether the individual pays the people supplied and holds a valid IRP30 exemption certificate. Appendix 6 must be signed, and without a valid IRP30 certificate PAYE is withheld until it is provided.
• Residence, employee and place-and-control tests follow the same pattern as Pack A, with Appendices 9, 1, 8, 7 and 3 signed as applicable.
• Dominant impression test as for Pack A, deciding independent contractor or employee status.

Appendices

• Appendices 1 to 9 are affidavits and declarations covering employees, connected persons, place of work, the 80% income test, service versus people, labour broker status, personal service provider or dependent contractor status, independent supplier status and non-residence.
• Appendix 10 sets out the Income Tax Act definitions used in the tests.

The returnables list covers the quality requirements for the tender for correlation, parallel and spot checking on emission PM and gas monitors, issued under Specification 240-105658000.

Returnables list issued: 06 August 2026

Eskom representative

• Name: Allen Magabani
• Role: Eskom representative for the quality returnables list

Returnable quality documents — submit with the bid (Category 3, Specification 240-105658000):

• Section A — Quality Management System (ISO 9001): QMS manual or an equivalent document defining the QMS and its scope; quality policy and quality objectives approved by top management; documented information for control of documented information (Clause 7.5), control of nonconforming outputs (Clause 8.7), nonconformity and corrective action (Clause 10.2), and internal audit (Clause 9.2).
• Section B — Evidence of the QMS in operation: organisation chart and responsibility matrix covering defined roles, responsibilities and authorities, including the quality management function (Clause 5.3); documented information for control of externally provided processes, products and services, covering evaluation, selection, performance monitoring and re-evaluation of external providers (Clause 8.4).
• Section C — Draft contract quality plan specific to the scope of work (ISO 10005).
• Section D — Draft or example inspection and test plan (ITP) or quality control plan (QCP) drawn from similar or previous work (ISO 10005).
• Section E — Form A, completed and signed; any further customer-specific requirements, standards or items called for by the scope of work or specification.

Each listed deliverable carries an evaluation indicator of 1.

Quality returnables are scored per section (Category 3, Specification 240-105658000):

• Section A — Quality Management System (ISO 9001): 7 points
• Section B — Evidence of QMS in operation: 2 points
• Section C — Contract quality plan: 1 point
• Section D — Quality control plan / ITP: 1 point
• Section E — User-defined additional requirements: 2 points
• Total available: 13 points

Each deliverable is marked with an evaluation indicator of 1 where it applies.

Scope: correlation, parallel and spot checking on emission particulate matter (PM) and gas monitors.

Referenced specifications: 240-105658000 (tender quality requirements); 240-109253698 (contract quality plan); 240-109253302 (quality control plan).

Quality deliverables: a documented QMS aligned to ISO 9001:2015, plus a draft contract quality plan and a quality control plan or inspection and test plan prepared to ISO 10005.

Form A must be completed and signed. Any further customer-specific requirements, standards or items required by the scope of work or specification must be added under Section E.

Quality management system

• A documented QMS complying with ISO 9001 is required; certification is not mandatory provided objective evidence of compliance is submitted.
• QMS manual or an equivalent document defining the QMS and its scope.
• Quality policy and quality objectives, both approved by top management.

Documented information required

• Control of documented information (ISO 9001:2015 Clause 7.5).
• Control of nonconforming outputs (Clause 8.7).
• Nonconformity and corrective action (Clause 10.2).
• Internal audit (Clause 9.2).
• Roles, responsibilities and authorities, including the quality management function (Clause 5.3).
• Control of externally provided processes, products and services, including evaluation, selection, performance monitoring and re-evaluation of external providers (Clause 8.4).
• Form A completed and signed.

Scoring of the quality returnables (Category 3, Specification 240-105658000):

• Section A — Quality Management System (ISO 9001): 7 points
• Section B — Evidence of QMS in operation: 2 points
• Section C — Contract quality plan: 1 point
• Section D — Quality control plan / ITP: 1 point
• Section E — User-defined additional requirements: 2 points
• Total available: 13 points

Every deliverable is flagged with an evaluation indicator of 1 where it applies.

Technical evaluation criteria compiled and verified by

• R Sooknanan — Senior Technical Supervisor (compiled, 14 May 2026)
• B Motha — FFP System Engineer (verified, 1 June 2026)

No email address or telephone number is provided for either.

Returnable evidence for the technical evaluation

• Proof of completed correlation reports (the number submitted determines the score).
• Valid SANAS accreditation certificate as a stack tester.
• Valid ISO 17025 accreditation certificate for sampling and analysis.
• Valid ISO 9001 accreditation certificate.
• Proof of an engineering degree (mechanical or chemical).

Evidence rules

• Motivational letters and reference letters are not accepted in place of SANAS or ISO 17025 accreditation.
• Accreditation proof must be a valid certificate.

Technical evaluation

• The technical criteria carry a 10% impact on the overall evaluation criteria.
• Minimum qualifying threshold: 70% of the technical score. A bid scoring below 70% does not qualify.

Scored criteria and weights

1. Correlation reporting — 10%

• Proof of completed correlation reports: 5 or more = 100%; 4 = 75%; 3 = 50%; 2 = 25%; 1 = 5%; none = 0%.

2. SANAS accreditation as a stack tester — 40%

• Valid SANAS accreditation = 100%; no accreditation = 0%.
• Motivational or reference letters are not accepted as evidence.

3. ISO 17025 accreditation for sampling and analysis — 30%

• Valid ISO 17025 accreditation = 100%; no accreditation = 0%.
• Motivational or reference letters are not accepted as evidence.

4. ISO 9001 accreditation — 10%

• Valid accreditation certificate = 100%; no certificate = 0%.

5. Proof of an engineering degree (mechanical or chemical) — 10%

• Proof of qualification = 100%; no proof = 0%.

Total technical score: 100%; qualifying threshold: 70%.

Service: correlation, parallel and spot checking on emission particulate matter (PM) and gas monitors.

• Correlation testing is carried out against emission PM and gas monitoring instruments.
• Bidders must show prior correlation work through completed correlation reports.
• Stack testing must be performed under SANAS accreditation.
• Sampling and analysis must be performed under ISO 17025 accreditation.
• Mechanical or chemical engineering qualification must be demonstrated.

Quality and accreditation requirements

• ISO 9001 accreditation — 10% of the technical score; a valid certificate scores 100%, no certificate scores 0%.
• ISO 17025 accreditation for sampling and analysis — 30% of the technical score; valid accreditation scores 100%, none scores 0%.
• Engineering degree (mechanical or chemical) — 10% of the technical score; proof of qualification scores 100%, no proof scores 0%.
• Motivational and reference letters are not accepted as substitutes for accreditation.
• Overall qualifying threshold: 70%.

Mandatory accreditations and qualifications

• SANAS accreditation as a stack tester, evidenced by a valid certificate.
• ISO 17025 accreditation for sampling and analysis, evidenced by a valid certificate.
• ISO 9001 accreditation, evidenced by a valid certificate.
• Engineering degree (mechanical or chemical), evidenced by proof of qualification.

Evidence rules

• Motivational letters and reference letters are not accepted in place of SANAS or ISO 17025 accreditation.
• Accreditation must be valid and supported by the certificate.

Technical evaluation criteria and weights (10% impact on the overall evaluation criteria)

1. Correlation reporting — 10%: 5 or more correlation reports = 100%; 4 = 75%; 3 = 50%; 2 = 25%; 1 = 5%; 0 = 0%.
2. SANAS accreditation as a stack tester — 40%: accredited = 100%; not accredited = 0%; proof of valid accreditation required; motivational or reference letters not accepted.
3. ISO 17025 accreditation for sampling and analysis — 30%: accredited = 100%; not accredited = 0%; proof of valid accreditation required; motivational or reference letters not accepted.
4. ISO 9001 accreditation — 10%: valid certificate = 100%; no certificate = 0%.
5. Proof of an engineering degree (mechanical or chemical) — 10%: proof provided = 100%; no proof = 0%.

Total threshold: 70%.

The selected quality category is Category 3, which triggers pre-contract award quality requirements. The tenderer must acknowledge and accept Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements as per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001 standard.

Closing date: 06 August 2026 at 10:00 (from tender record).

Authorisation date of quality specification: January 2022; review date January 2027.

Returnable documents:

• Form A (Cat 3, Rev 9) — the tenderer must complete and sign this quality requirements acknowledgement form, confirming acceptance of Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements (specification 240-105658000) and the ISO 9001 standard.
• The completed and signed quality requirements form must be submitted with the bid.

Submission is via the Eskom tender process; follow the instructions in the main tender invitation document for the submission channel and address.

Pre-contract award quality requirements apply under Category 3 of specification 240-105658000. The tenderer must operate to ISO 9001 standard, with all clauses (4–10) and all seven quality principles applicable. The tenderer must select the applicable quality category (Category 3 is selected) and indicate whether a site assessment is applicable. The signed acknowledgement form is a returnable requirement.

The work involves correlation, parallel and spot checking on emission PM (particulate matter) and gas monitors. The tenderer must comply with Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001 quality management standard. Selected quality category is Category 3, which triggers pre-contract award quality requirements and post-contract award obligations under clauses 3.7 and 3.8 of the specification.

The ISO 9001 standard clauses (4 to 10) and all seven quality principles are applicable, as marked on the quality acknowledgement form. The tenderer must operate to these requirements throughout the contract.

The tenderer must select the applicable quality category (Category 3 is selected) and indicate whether a site assessment is applicable, per Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements 240-105658000. The tenderer must also indicate applicability of Main Supplier and Sub-supplier Capability and Capacity Assessment.

Post-contract award quality requirements include Contract Execution, Supplier Quality Performance Monitoring, Eskom Rights of Access, Eskom Rights to Information, Preservation, Quality Audits Related Conditions, Management of Nonconformities and Nonconforming Outputs Identified by Eskom, and Special Processes, per clauses 3.7 and 3.8 of the specification.

The tenderer must complete and sign the quality requirements acknowledgement form (Form A, Cat 3) to accept Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements as per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001 standard.

The tenderer must indicate applicability of Main Supplier and Sub-supplier Capability and Capacity Assessment.

The tenderer must indicate whether a site assessment is applicable (per clause 3.5 of the specification).

Pre-contract award quality requirements apply under Category 3 of specification 240-105658000. The tenderer must indicate applicability of Main Supplier and Sub-supplier Capability and Capacity Assessment and indicate whether a site assessment is applicable.

Closed tenders are not advertised on Tender Bulletin. They are sent directly to suppliers who meet the buyer's selection and evaluation criteria, and those suppliers receive an email link to bid privately.

Enquiries

• Channel: the buyer responsible for the published tender handles problems with Tender Bulletin, eTendering and OpenText.
• Automated submission notifications are sent from [email protected] (no reply).

Submission channel

• Electronic submission only, through Eskom's eTendering portal at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za.
• Eskom tenders are advertised on the Tender Bulletin at https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za, which links through to the portal.
• Uploading on the portal replaces physical delivery of tender documents to Eskom tender offices.

Access requirements

• A CSD number is required to gain access to the eTendering system.
• Suppliers must register on the portal before bidding; a one-time PIN is sent to the registered cell phone number and email address.

Upload process

• Log in with the registered email address and password, then verify the OTP.
• Select the relevant tender reference number, then create a new submission.
• Upload each document under the correct category (technical, commercial or finance).
• Confirm that every required document has been uploaded before finalising.
• Finalise and close the submission; the page then displays the submission and closing timestamp.

File limits

• Maximum size per file: 50MB.
• Maximum combined size of all uploaded files: 900MB.

After submission

• A confirmation email listing the submitted documents and the submission ID is sent to the submitter; the submission ID must be kept for future enquiries.

System problems

• Difficulties with Tender Bulletin, eTendering or OpenText must be reported to the buyer responsible for the published tender.

Browser

• Most web browsers are supported; Microsoft Edge is recommended.

Password reset

• Use the forgot password option and supply an alternative email address to receive the new password.
• Open the link or the reset password button in the confirmation email.
• Enter and confirm the new password, then click reset password.
• Enter the OTP sent to the cell phone number or email address to complete the reset.

CSD registration

• A valid CSD number is required to access the eTendering system and to submit a bid.

The system works with most web browsers; Microsoft Edge is recommended.

Returnable document

• Integrity Declaration Form: must be fully completed, signed and submitted by the stipulated deadline; it carries the declaration of interest and the declaration of shareholding information.
• Joint ventures: an incorporated JV completes the form once; an unincorporated JV must complete the shareholder tables for every member.

Disqualification risks

• Bid rigging or collusion in Eskom's procurement process.
• Fraud or any other improper conduct in relation to the procurement process.
• Any declaration in the form that proves to be false.

Integrity Declaration Form (returnable)

• Declaration of interest: discloses whether any employee, director, member, shareholder or owner of the bidder is also employed by, or connected to, an Eskom employee, contractor, consultant or director involved in the specification, evaluation, adjudication or negotiation of this tender.
• Where such a person is currently employed by Eskom, the bidder must state whether the employment was declared and whether authorisation exists for remunerative work outside public sector employment, and attach proof.
• Declaration of shareholding: all shareholders must be listed in full, covering both individuals and other entities.
• Common control: the bidder must disclose whether it shares a controlling partner with, or has any direct or third-party relationship with, another bidder in this process, and attach proof if so.
• Consent: signing permits Eskom to process and share the information with third parties to verify conflicts of interest.
• Supplier Integrity Pact: signing confirms the bidder has read and accepts the pact.

Mandatory returnable form

• E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form: the bidder confirms it has completed self-training through the e-Tendering Noddy Guide, the training video or a clarification meeting, and that it can operate the e-Tendering solution.
• The form must be completed in full and returned to Eskom within the prescribed period.
• A form that is incomplete or not submitted makes the bid non-responsive and disqualifies the bidder from the procurement process.

Responsiveness screening

• Only bidders that fully complete and submit the E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form within the prescribed period remain responsive.
• Non-submission or incomplete submission is a disqualification.

Development team

• Name: Diane Maunatlala
• Role: Development Team (OHS tender returnables)

OHS returnables pack

• The completed OHS returnables in this annexure form part of the bid and are assessed before contract award.
• The tenderer's or supplier's name and the tender reference number must be entered on the annexure.
• Each listed returnable is recorded as Y (submitted), N (not submitted) or N/A (not applicable), with comments.
• Eskom may add further OHS returnables applicable to the scope of work; these are evaluated on the same basis.
• Explanatory notes for the listed OHS items are contained in 240-77433139 Annexure A: Supplier Risk Category.

OHS returnables evaluation

• All listed OHS returnables are evaluated before contract award.
• Each item is marked Y (submitted), N (not submitted) or N/A (not applicable), with comments.
• The outcome is recorded as Recommended or Not Recommended.
• The OHS policy must comply with Section 7 of the OHS Act.
• A valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent) is required.
• OHS costing must be itemised, not a lump sum.

OHS costing

• Detailed costing for health and safety management must be submitted.
• The cost must be broken down, not provided as a lump sum.
• Costing must be based on the overall scope of work or service; the scope of work and the risk assessment serve as a guideline.

OHS tender returnables — all must be completed and submitted for evaluation before contract award:

• Annexure B: signed acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements.
• Health and Safety Plan: must address the OHS risks of the project scope and align with the health and safety specification or requirements.
• OHS costing: detailed breakdown, not a lump sum, based on the full scope of work or service.
• Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA): identifies, assesses and manages OHS risks for the scope; the risk assessment methodology must be submitted with it.
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).
• OHS policy signed by the CEO, complying with Section 7 of the OHS Act.
• OHS competency: CVs and qualification certificates for the competencies required by the scope of work, risks and OHS plan.

Closing

• Closing date and time are as stated in the Tender Data; the closing time is set by the Telkom telephone time signal and strictly enforced.
• All times are South African Standard Time (GMT+2).
• Bidders must check the Eskom Tender Bulletin and the National Treasury e-Tender Portal for changes to the closing date and for addenda.

Compulsory briefing

• A site visit and/or clarification meeting is compulsory where the Tender Data identifies it as such; non-attendance disqualifies the bidder.
• Meeting date, time and venue are stated in the Tender Data.
• Bidders may ask questions at the meeting.

Compulsory meeting

• A site visit and/or clarification meeting is compulsory where the Tender Data identifies it as such; failure to attend disqualifies the bidder from participation.
• Date, time and venue are stated in the Tender Data.
• Bidders may ask questions for clarity during the site visit or clarification meeting.

Enquiries

• Channel: written request for clarification addressed to the Eskom Representative named in the enquiry documents.
• Restriction: no other Eskom official may be approached.
• Responses: Eskom publishes all clarification requests and its answers, without the bidder's name, on the platform where the tender was advertised.
• Bidders must check the Eskom Tender Bulletin and the National Treasury e-Tender Portal for clarification responses and addenda.
• Contact name, email address and telephone number: as stated in the Tender Data.

Submission method

• Tender box, or fax/email only where the Tender Data permits it; Eskom will not accept fax or email submissions unless the Tender Data states otherwise.
• The closing time is set by the Telkom telephone time signal and strictly enforced; all times are South African Standard Time (GMT+2).

Copies and packaging

• Submit the complete original tender in paper plus one complete hard copy, also in paper form.
• Package the original and the copy separately, marked "ORIGINAL" and "COPY"; an electronic copy, if requested, must be packaged separately and marked "ELECTRONIC COPY".
• Each package must show the Eskom submission address, the Invitation to Tender number, the bidder's name, physical address, email address and the contact telephone number of the authorised signatory.
• Seal all packages inside an outer package marked "Confidential" carrying the same details.
• Tenders must be in English, completed in ink (not pencil) and signed by the person duly authorised to bind the bidder.

Returnables

• Mandatory returnables must reach Eskom by the tender submission deadline; returnables needed for contract award must be submitted before award.
• Every returned document, form, data item and schedule must be fully completed.
• Certificates, proofs of registration and similar documents must be valid, current and, where stipulated, original for the whole tender validity period.
• The Acknowledgement Form must be completed and submitted with the tender, stating whether the bid covers the whole or part of the works, services or supply.
• Where an agent bids for a principal, an authenticated copy of the authority to act as agent is a returnable.

Disqualification risks

• A missing original tender or a missing copy disqualifies the bid; copies may not be submitted after the closing time.
• Late tenders are returned unopened and are not accepted.
• A tender missing mandatory documents or information by the required deadline is disqualified.
• Alterations to tender documents are allowed only to correct the bidder's own errors, must be initialled by all signatories, and may not use correction fluid or tape.
• Alternative tenders are accepted only alongside a main tender and only where the Enquiry permits them.

Deadlines

• Mandatory returnables must be submitted by the tender submission deadline; returnables required for contract award must be submitted before award.
• All returned documents, forms, data and schedules must be fully completed.
• Certificates, proofs of registration and similar documents must be valid, current and, where stipulated, original for the whole tender validity period.
• A tender missing mandatory documents or information by the required deadline is disqualified.

Format and copies

• Submit a complete original tender in paper plus one complete copy in paper; missing either disqualifies the bid, and copies may not be submitted after the closing time.
• Tenders must be in English, completed in ink (not pencil) and signed by an authorised signatory.

Packaging

• Package the original and the copy separately, marked "ORIGINAL" and "COPY"; an electronic copy, if required, is packaged separately and marked "ELECTRONIC COPY".
• Each package must state the Eskom submission address, the Invitation to Tender number, the bidder's name, physical address, email address and the contact telephone number of the authorised signatory.
• All packages are sealed in an outer package marked "Confidential" with the same details.

Other returnables

• The Acknowledgement Form must be completed and submitted with the tender.
• Where an agent bids for a principal, an authenticated copy of the authority to act as agent must be submitted.

Evaluation stages

1. Basic compliance check; failure renders the tender non-responsive.
2. Functionality scoring where functionality is a criterion; the minimum threshold is stated in the Tender Data.
3. Financial analysis of the bidder's financial statements; if mitigating factors are absent, insufficient, or the risk is too high, the bidder is not considered for award.
4. Price evaluation against the criteria in the Tender Data, taking account of CPA, FOREX, commodity increases, discounts, NPV and forecast invoicing rates.
5. Specific Goals scored on the supporting documentation submitted.

Preference points

• Points are allocated on the 90/10 or 80/20 Price and Specific Goals system.
• Failure to meet Specific Goals or to submit the required proof by the closing time does not disqualify the bid, but scores zero points for Specific Goals.
• Pricing and Specific Goals scores are added and bidders ranked highest to lowest.
• A contract may be awarded to a bidder that did not score highest only under section 2(1)(f) of the PPPFA, where objective criteria are stipulated in the Enquiry; functionality and B-BBEE scorecard elements may not be used as objective criteria.
• A reverse e-auction may be used under the 90/10 or 80/20 systems; bidders then submit a complete tender without prices, and any prices included are disregarded.

Arithmetical errors

• Amounts in words prevail over amounts in figures.
• Where a line-item total results from an incorrect multiplication of unit rate and quantity, the line-item total prevails and the rate is corrected.
• Where a decimal point is misplaced in a unit rate, the quoted line-item total prevails and the rate is corrected.
• Where the total of prices is wrong through addition or other corrections, the total prevails and the bidder revises item prices to match it.
• A bidder that does not correct or accept the correction of errors is rejected.

Other

• Tenders are opened in the presence of bidders' representatives; bidder names are announced and prices may be announced if the Tender Data provides for it.
• Evaluation and comparison information is not disclosed before award unless the law requires it.
• A bid is rejected where there is proof of influence over the process, collusion, bid rigging or fraud.

Quality

• Bidders must prove to Eskom's satisfaction that quality systems, policies and capabilities are in place by the deadline stated in the Enquiry.
• All quality-related costs and personnel must be reflected in the tender.
• Quality is assessed as part of the SHEQ requirements, alongside safety, health and environment.

Pricing basis

• Rates and prices must include all duties, taxes (including VAT) and levies applicable 14 days before the closing time.
• Prices are fixed for the contract duration and are not subject to adjustment except as provided in the Enquiry.
• Prices must be in South African Rand unless otherwise instructed; the exchange rate and base date are as stipulated in the Invitation to Tender.

Document discipline

• No alterations or additions to the tender documents are allowed except to correct the bidder's own errors, and all alterations must be initialled by every signatory; correction fluid and correction tape are prohibited.
• Alternative tenders are permitted only with a main tender and only where the Enquiry allows them.
• Clarification during evaluation may not change prices or the substance of the bid, except to confirm correction of arithmetical errors; corrected totals accepted by the bidder are binding.

Arithmetical corrections

• Amounts in words prevail over amounts in figures.
• An incorrect line-item total from multiplying unit rate by quantity is corrected by keeping the line-item total and adjusting the rate.
• A misplaced decimal point in a unit rate is corrected by keeping the quoted line-item total and adjusting the rate.
• An incorrect total of prices is corrected by keeping the total and revising item prices to match it.
• Failure to correct or accept the correction leads to rejection.

Scoring

• Failure to submit Specific Goals proof by the closing time scores zero for Specific Goals within the 90/10 or 80/20 allocation.
• Pricing and Specific Goals scores are added and bidders ranked highest to lowest.
• Award to a bidder that did not score highest is possible only under PPPFA section 2(1)(f) with objective criteria stipulated in the Enquiry; functionality and B-BBEE elements may not be used as objective criteria.

Pricing

• Rates, prices and the tendered total must include all duties, taxes (including VAT) and other levies payable by the bidder if successful, as applicable 14 days before the closing time.
• Prices are fixed for the contract duration and are not subject to contract price adjustment except as provided in the Enquiry.
• Prices must be stated in South African Rand unless the Invitation to Tender instructs otherwise; the exchange rate and base date are as stipulated in the Invitation to Tender.
• Where cataloguing is required, the Pricing Schedule must include a line item for it; Eskom pays for cataloguing.

Security and insurance

• Where a performance bond or demand guarantee is required, the bidder must nominate at least two financial institutions from Eskom's approved list.
• Insurance provided by Eskom may not cover the full requirement in the conditions of contract; bidders should obtain qualified insurance advice.

Costs and corrections

• Eskom does not compensate bidders for tender preparation, testing or negotiation costs.
• Corrected prices accepted by the bidder are binding.

Eligibility

• Bidders must meet the eligibility criteria in the Tender Data and must not be restricted from doing business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies; ineligible bidders are disqualified.
• Failure to meet the Enquiry's designated materials and threshold requirements disqualifies the bid.

Statutory and regulatory compliance

• Compliance is required with National Treasury Instruction Notes, CIDB regulations for construction works, dtic designated local content and production requirements, the PPPFA Regulations, the Amended B-BBEE Codes, COIDA, the OHS Act and Eskom's SHEQ requirements.

CIDB

• Where CIDB grading is a qualification criterion, the bidder must be registered at the closing time or be capable of registration within 21 working days of the closing time.

Skills and participation goals

• Contract Skills Development Goals apply to contracts or framework orders of 12 months or more and either R5 million or more (professional service or service contracts) or CIDB grade 7 or higher (engineering and construction works, or design and build).
• Contract Participation Goals for engaging targeted enterprises apply to General Building and Civil Engineering works of at least 6 months where at least 25% of the main contract can reasonably be expected to be subcontracted in the CE, EB, GB or ME classes.

Sheq

• Bidders must prove to Eskom's satisfaction that safety, health, environment and quality systems, policies and capabilities are in place by the deadline stated in the Enquiry; all SHEQ costs and personnel must be reflected in the tender.

Integrity

• Misrepresenting or falsifying any information, certificate, affidavit or document may disqualify the bid; fraud on a B-BBEE certificate or affidavit, or fronting under the B-BBEE Act, is reported to the B-BBEE Commission.

Safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ)

• Bidders must prove to Eskom's satisfaction that SHEQ systems, policies and capabilities are in place by the deadline stated in the Enquiry.
• All SHEQ costs and personnel must be reflected in the tender.
• Compliance is required with the OHS Act, COIDA, Eskom's SHEQ requirements and other applicable legislation.

Communication and process

• All communication with Eskom goes through the Eskom Representative only, in writing, in English, in a format that can be read, copied and recorded.
• Eskom may accept or reject any variation, deviation or alternative tender, and may accept the whole or part of a tender.
• Where an agent bids for a principal, an authenticated copy of the authority to act must be submitted as a returnable.

Construction-related obligations

• Where CIDB grading is a qualification criterion, the bidder must be registered at the closing time or capable of registration within 21 working days thereafter.
• Contract Skills Development Goals apply to contracts of 12 months or more and either R5 million or more (professional service or service contracts) or CIDB grade 7 or higher (engineering and construction works, or design and build).
• Contract Participation Goals apply to General Building and Civil Engineering works of at least 6 months where at least 25% of the main contract can reasonably be expected to be subcontracted.

Integrity and labelling

• Misrepresentation or falsification of any information, certificate, affidavit or document may disqualify the bid; fraud or fronting is reported to the B-BBEE Commission.
• Where cataloguing is required, delivered materials must be labelled to Eskom's specification and a cataloguing line item must be quoted in the Pricing Schedule.

Tender process

• Eskom may cancel the tender at any time before a contract is concluded and will give written reasons on request; it may abandon the goods, works or services or re-issue a similar invitation.
• Eskom may enter mandated negotiations with one or more selected bidders under its procurement policies.
• Eskom, its subsidiaries, shareholders, advisers, directors, employees and representatives are not liable for losses, claims or damages arising from a bidder's participation in the process or from its amendment, termination, suspension or exclusion.

Tender validity

• Tenders must remain valid for acceptance for the validity period after the closing time.
• Bidders must extend validity for a specified additional period if Eskom asks; an extension may not be used to change the tender.
• A bidder that refuses to extend is excluded from further consideration.
• If validity expires before contracts are concluded, the process is treated as concluded without an award.

Confidentiality

• All matters connected with the procurement are confidential, and Eskom's documents may be used only to prepare and submit the bid.

Contract conclusion

• The successful bidder must check the final draft contract and sign the contract documents.
• Authorised signatories of both parties complete and sign the original and one copy of the Form of Agreement.
• Eskom revises the contract documents to reflect addenda, returnables, negotiated changes and other agreed revisions.

Insurance and security

• Eskom's insurance may not provide the full cover required by the conditions of contract; bidders should seek qualified advice.
• Where a performance bond or demand guarantee is required, the bidder must nominate at least two Eskom-approved financial institutions.

Process conditions

• Eskom may cancel the tender before a contract is concluded, giving written reasons on request, and may abandon the works or re-issue a similar invitation.
• Late tenders are returned unopened; a tender is late if it is not in the designated tender box or facsimile machine by the closing time.
• Addenda are published in the same media as the enquiry; bidders must check the Eskom Tender Bulletin and the National Treasury e-Tender Portal regularly, and extensions of the closing date may be granted.
• Award is notified to the successful bidder before the validity period expires; for open tenders the award is published on the advertising platforms.
• Eskom is not liable for losses arising from a bidder's participation in the process.

Tender validity

• Tenders must remain valid for the validity period; bidders must extend on request without changing the tender, and refusal excludes them.
• If validity expires before contracts are concluded, the process is treated as concluded without an award.

Confidentiality and document control

• All procurement matters are confidential and Eskom's documents may be used only to prepare the bid.
• Alterations are allowed only to correct the bidder's errors, must be initialled by all signatories, and may not use correction fluid or tape.
• Alternative tenders are permitted only with a main tender and only where the Enquiry allows them.
• Where cataloguing is required, a cataloguing line item must be quoted in the Pricing Schedule.

Eligibility

• Bidders must meet the eligibility criteria in the Tender Data and must not be restricted from doing business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies; ineligible bidders are disqualified.
• Failure to meet the Enquiry's designated materials and threshold requirements disqualifies the bid.

Regulatory compliance

• Compliance is required with National Treasury Instruction Notes, CIDB regulations, dtic designated local content and production requirements, the PPPFA Regulations, the Amended B-BBEE Codes, COIDA, the OHS Act and Eskom's SHEQ requirements.

CIDB and development goals

• Where CIDB grading is a qualification criterion, registration is required at the closing time or capability to register within 21 working days thereafter.
• Contract Skills Development Goals apply to contracts of 12 months or more and either R5 million or more (professional service or service contracts) or CIDB grade 7 or higher (engineering and construction works, or design and build).
• Contract Participation Goals apply to General Building and Civil Engineering works of at least 6 months where at least 25% of the main contract can reasonably be expected to be subcontracted in the CE, EB, GB or ME classes.

Integrity

• Misrepresentation or falsification of information may disqualify the bid; fraud on a B-BBEE certificate or affidavit, or fronting, is reported to the B-BBEE Commission.

Evaluation order

• Basic compliance is checked first; a non-compliant tender is non-responsive.
• Functionality, where it applies, is scored against the criteria in the Tender Data and the stated minimum threshold must be met to proceed.
• Financial analysis assesses the risk of contracting with the bidder; without adequate mitigating factors, or where the risk is too high, the bidder is not considered for award.
• Price is evaluated on the criteria in the Tender Data, considering CPA, FOREX, commodity increases, discounts, NPV and forecast invoicing rates.
• Specific Goals are scored on the supporting documentation; missing proof by the closing time means zero points for Specific Goals within the 90/10 or 80/20 allocation.
• Pricing and Specific Goals scores are added and bidders ranked highest to lowest.
• Award to a bidder that did not score highest is possible only under PPPFA section 2(1)(f) with objective criteria stipulated in the Enquiry; functionality and B-BBEE scorecard elements may not serve as objective criteria.
• A reverse e-auction may be used under the 90/10 or 80/20 systems; the tender is then submitted without prices and any prices included are disregarded.
• Arithmetical errors are corrected on the stated rules, amounts in words prevail over figures, and refusal to accept a correction leads to rejection.

Business unit: Eskom Majuba Power Station.

Scope of work: correlation, parallel and spot checking on emission PM and gas monitors.

Contract duration: 60 months.

SDL&I objectives (RDP goals): bidders who submit the required objectives but do not meet Eskom's targets are not disqualified. The objectives are not scored, but the commitments become contractual obligations.

Returnable documents for claiming preference points:

• Valid B-BBEE certificate from a SANAS-accredited verification agency, a sworn affidavit, or a CIPS affidavit.
• Proof of ownership or shareholding, preferably CIPC documentation, with a shareholding breakdown.
• Certified copies of shareholders' identity documents.
• Proof of disability, where applicable.
• For a trust, consortium or joint venture, a consolidated B-BBEE status level verification certificate.

If this documentation is not submitted, the bid is not disqualified but scores no specific goal points and is limited to the price points (90 or 80).

Preference point system: 80/20 or 90/10, based on specific goals.

• Maximum specific goal points: 20 (80/20 system) or 10 (90/10 system).
• Specific goal points are added to price points and the total is rounded to two decimal places.
• The contract is awarded to the bidder with the highest total points, subject to section 2(1)(f) of the PPPFA.

B-BBEE status level points (90/10 system / 80/20 system):

• Level 1: 10 / 20
• Level 2: 9 / 18
• Level 3: 6 / 14
• Level 4: 5 / 12
• Level 5: 4 / 8
• Level 6: 3 / 6
• Level 7: 2 / 4
• Level 8: 1 / 2
• Non-compliant: 0 / 0

Bidders who do not submit the preference point documentation score 0 for specific goals and are limited to the price points (90 or 80).

Scope of work: correlation, parallel and spot checking on emission particulate matter (PM) and gas monitors.

Site: Eskom Majuba Power Station.

Contract duration: 60 months.

SDL&I commitments form part of the contract:

• Local procurement content target of 100%.
• Jobs created and retained in South Africa.
• Skills development for unemployed candidates.

Skills development delivery:

• Bidders must develop the skills of unemployed candidates, directly and through their supply network.
• SETA-accredited training providers may be used to develop critical and scarce skills.
• Candidates must be sourced from Dr. Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality and be representative of South Africa's population demographics.
• The recommended supplier must submit a skills development plan and report progress monthly.
• Bursaries must cover tuition and a stipend.
• Skills development candidates exclude Eskom employees and registered learners.
• Bidders carry the full cost; Eskom contributes nothing.
• Bidders may approach their SETA for grants, subsidies and incentives, and SARS for skills development tax rebates.

Local procurement content:

• Bidders must separate local and imported goods and services in the price schedule.
• Local procurement content is total spending minus the imported component.
• Eskom target: 100% local content.
• Bidders must submit their local content proposal in the provided table.

SDL&I penalties:

• 2.5% of the invoice amount for failing to meet SDL&I obligations.
• 0.5% of the contract value for failing to meet SDL&I obligations.

Performance security:

• 0.5% of every invoice (excluding VAT) is retained for the duration of the contract as security for SDL&I obligations.
• Retained amounts are released only once all SDL&I obligations are met.

Pricing:

• Local and imported components must be separated in the price schedule.

B-bbee:

• A valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit is a condition for contract award.
• Annual revenue up to R10 million (EME): a sworn affidavit may be submitted.
• Annual revenue up to R50 million (QSE): must comply with all elements of the QSE scorecard for the sector, unless at least 51% black-owned, in which case a sworn affidavit is required.
• Annual revenue above R50 million: a valid B-BBEE certificate is required.

Local content:

• Local procurement content target: 100%.
• Local content is total spending minus the imported component; local and imported components must be separated in the price schedule.

Preference points: a maximum of 20 points (80/20) or 10 points (90/10) for the specific goal, added to price points and rounded to two decimals; awarded to the highest scorer under the PPPFA.

B-BBEE status level points (90/10 / 80/20): Level 1 = 10/20; Level 2 = 9/18; Level 3 = 6/14; Level 4 = 5/12; Level 5 = 4/8; Level 6 = 3/6; Level 7 = 2/4; Level 8 = 1/2; non-compliant = 0.

Evidence to claim preference points: valid B-BBEE certificate from a SANAS-accredited agency, sworn affidavit or CIPS affidavit; proof of ownership/shareholding (preferably CIPC) with a breakdown; certified ID copies of shareholders; proof of disability where applicable; consolidated B-BBEE certificate for a trust, consortium or joint venture.

Certificate thresholds: EME (revenue up to R10 million) may submit a sworn affidavit; QSE (revenue up to R50 million) must comply with the QSE scorecard unless at least 51% black-owned; revenue above R50 million requires a valid B-BBEE certificate.

B-BBEE improvement or retention plan: submit within 30 days of signing the contract. Level 1 maintains; Levels 2-3 maintain or improve; Level 4 reaches Level 3 by the end of year 1; Levels 5-8 or non-compliant reach Level 4 by the end of year 1 and improve at least one level each year from year 2.

SDL&I commitments (contractual, not scored): local procurement content target of 100%; jobs created and retained in South Africa; skills development for unemployed candidates sourced from Dr. Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality.

B-BBEE improvement or retention plan: must be submitted within 30 days of signing the contract.

• Level 1: maintain the level.
• Levels 2 and 3: maintain or improve.
• Level 4: reach Level 3 by the end of the first contract year, then improve one level higher.
• Levels 5 to 8 or non-compliant: reach Level 4 by the end of the first contract year, then improve at least one level each year from the second year.

Local procurement content: target 100%; local and imported components must be separated in the price schedule; local content is total spending minus the imported component.

Jobs: bidders must propose the type and number of jobs created and retained in South Africa as a direct result of the contract.

Skills development: bidders must propose development of unemployed candidates; candidates are sourced from Dr. Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality; the recommended supplier must provide a skills development plan and report progress monthly; bursaries must cover tuition and a stipend; the target is TVET Electrical Engineering (C&I) bursaries at entry level Matric/N3, with a trade test certificate as the outcome; bidders bear the full cost and Eskom makes no financial contribution; bidders may approach SETAs for grants and SARS for tax rebates.

Penalties and security:

• 2.5% of the invoice amount for failing to meet SDL&I obligations.
• 0.5% of the contract value for failing to meet SDL&I obligations.
• 0.5% of every invoice (excluding VAT) is retained for the contract duration as security; released only on full fulfilment of SDL&I obligations.

Reporting and monitoring:

• Quarterly SDL&I compliance reports using the Data Collection Template.
• Eskom reviews reports within 30 days and notifies the supplier in writing of any shortfall.
• The supplier must implement corrective measures before the next report, failing which the retention clause is invoked.
• The SDL&I Implementation Schedule must be completed and returned to the SDL&I representative within 28 days after contract award.

Specific goals: a maximum of 20 points (80/20 system) or 10 points (90/10 system) is awarded for the specific goal. These points are added to price points and the total is rounded to two decimal places. The contract is awarded to the highest scorer under section 2(1)(f) of the PPPFA.

B-BBEE status level points (90/10 / 80/20): Level 1 = 10/20; Level 2 = 9/18; Level 3 = 6/14; Level 4 = 5/12; Level 5 = 4/8; Level 6 = 3/6; Level 7 = 2/4; Level 8 = 1/2; non-compliant = 0.

Bidders who do not submit the preference point documentation are not disqualified but score 0 for specific goals and only the price points (90 or 80).

Annexure B is the acknowledgement form covering Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements. By signing it the supplier confirms it holds copies of the listed OHS documents, understands them, and accepts the consequences of failing to comply with them while working for or rendering services to Eskom.

Returnable document

• Annexure B (Acknowledgement Form for Eskom OHS legal and other requirements): must be signed by the bidder's authorised person — CEO, Director or Managing Director — and witnessed by two witnesses.
• Signing confirms the bidder has obtained the listed OHS documents, understands them, and accepts the consequences of non-compliance.

Occupational health and safety

• The supplier must comply with Eskom Contractor Health and Safety Requirements Standard 32-136, the OHS specification issued with the tender, the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, and the Compensation for Occupational Diseases and Illnesses Act 130 of 1993.
• After contract award the supplier must align its own processes with Eskom's OHS policies, procedures and standards.
• Every employee of the supplier and of its contractors or suppliers must complete both the Eskom induction and the company induction.
• Penalties are enforced against the main supplier for OHS non-conformances, whether they arise in the main supplier, its contractors or its suppliers.

Management of contractors and suppliers

• The main supplier must show Eskom the process and selection criteria it uses to appoint contractors and suppliers.
• Eskom must be notified before any contractor or supplier is appointed and work starts.
• The main supplier must confirm its contractors and suppliers have adequate resources and competencies.
• The main supplier is accountable for managing its contractors and suppliers so that statutory and Eskom OHS requirements are met during execution.
• The main supplier must monitor its contractors and suppliers through OHS audits and assessments, and must set the grounds on which their work is terminated.
• Non-conformances by any tier are handled directly with the main supplier under the performance and penalty processes.
• Eskom may verify compliance at any time and may require testimonials, references and client contact details for similar previous work.

Returnable form

• Annexure B acknowledgement form, signed by the authorised person and two witnesses.

Returnable documents are not specified in the document. Bidders must submit an OHS plan, a risk assessment, and required safety file documents as part of the tender. The method and address for submission are not stated in the document.

The evaluation criteria are not detailed in this OHS specification document. However, bidders must comply with the OHS requirements, including the Section 37(2) agreement, COID registration, and submission of a valid letter of good standing before work commences.

Scope of work: Correlation, parallel and spot checking on emission PM (particulate matter) and gas monitors at Majuba Power Station, as per Eskom's statutory emissions reporting standard, on an as-and-when-required basis over a period of 5 years.

Key OHS requirements include:

• Compile and submit an OHS plan, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Statutory appointments: Health and Safety Representative, Health and Safety Committee members, Incident Investigator, First Aider, etc.
• Life-saving rules: zero tolerance for non-compliance, including substance abuse (0% alcohol/drugs).
• Pre-employment medical examinations and induction training for all site personnel.
• Contractor site supervisor must be trained in HIRA, incident investigation, supervisor training, authorised person & PSR, and legal liability.
• Contractor health and safety officer must have SAMTRAC, HIRA, incident investigation training, ISO 45001 knowledge, and a minimum of 2 years' experience (OHS Diploma for contracts of 3-5 years).
• Maintain OHS files, tool and equipment registers, first aid boxes, and fire equipment.
• Comply with hazardous chemical agent storage and labelling requirements (GHS, SDS).
• Housekeeping and site establishment must meet Eskom standards; site plan must be submitted for approval.
• Vehicles must be roadworthy, with first aid kit, fire extinguisher, seat belts, and driver medical fitness certificates.

Mandatory compliance:

• Section 37(2) agreement: Must be signed between Eskom and the main contractor, and between the main contractor and all appointed contractors. Original copy retained by contractor, copy filed in OHS file.
• COID: Main contractor and all appointed contractors must be registered with the Compensation Commissioner and provide a valid letter of good standing reflecting the company name, valid for the contract duration.
• Child labour: Prohibited; compliance with Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
• OHS Act: Up-to-date copy of the Act and regulations must be available to all employees.
• Covid-19: Submit Covid-19 policy, risk assessment, and plan; comply with National Disaster Management Act.
• Medical surveillance: Pre-employment medical examinations, periodic medicals, and fitness certificates for all employees.

The document is Eskom's Supplier Integrity Pact, a standard integrity agreement between Eskom and its suppliers. It applies to all existing and potential suppliers and sets out ethical conduct obligations. The pact requires suppliers to complete, sign and submit the Integrity Declaration Form whenever participating in any Eskom procurement process. Eskom commits to fair, transparent, equitable, cost-effective and competitive procurement aligned with South African law and constitutional principles. The pact supplements all other Eskom commercial and ethics policies.

Closing date: 27 June 2023 (time not stated in document).

Ethics reporting

• Email: [email protected]
• Forensic email: [email protected]
• Hotline (toll free): 0800 11 27 22

(Confidentiality guaranteed when reporting dishonest, fraudulent or inappropriate behaviour.)

Returnable documents

• Eskom Supplier Integrity Pact: read, sign and submit the Integrity Declaration Form whenever participating in any Eskom procurement process.
• A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is required when the bidder will have access to confidential information.
• Suppliers must be registered on the Eskom Vendor Database.

Disqualification risks

• Failure to submit the signed Integrity Declaration Form.
• Submitting false certifications or forged documents.
• Engaging in collusive, anti-competitive, or fraudulent tendering practices.

Evaluation is based on the constitutional principles of fairness, transparency, equity, cost-effectiveness and competitiveness.

No detailed scoring split, minimum qualifying score, or preference point system (80/20 or 90/10) is stated in the document.

Suppliers are subject to a supplier discipline process if found guilty of misconduct, which may include suspension from the Eskom Vendor Database and referral to National Treasury for inclusion on the List of Restricted Suppliers.

General scope

• The Eskom Supplier Integrity Pact applies to all existing and potential suppliers to Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, including wholly owned subsidiaries.
• The pact prescribes ethical behaviour: suppliers must maintain an impeachable standard of integrity, reject improper business practices, and not abuse trust or opportunities for personal gain.
• Suppliers must be familiar with all publicly available Eskom policies/procedures/codes that impact supply chain processes, including Eskom's Standard Conditions of Tender.
• Suppliers must avoid relationships with Eskom employees/directors that could be perceived as contrary to constitutional principles of fairness, equitability, transparency, competitiveness and cost-effectiveness.
• Suppliers must not engage in dishonesty, fraud, corruption, under-pricing, collusion or bid rigging.
• Gifts or business courtesies to Eskom employees/directors must not exceed R1,500.00 in value and must not be of a nature that could improperly influence the recipient.
• Suppliers must report any dishonest, fraudulent or inappropriate behaviour by Eskom employees/directors via the ethics or forensic channels.

No tender-specific financial requirements (e.g., pricing format, bid security, bonds, guarantees, retention, payment terms, turnover) are stated in the document.

Compliance forms

• Integrity Declaration Form: mandatory for every Eskom procurement process; discloses any interests or relationships with Eskom employees/directors.
• Declaration of Fair Tendering Practices: incorporated in the Integrity Declaration Form; certifies no collusive tendering.
• Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA): required where confidential information is accessed.
• Declaration of Interest (DOI): Eskom employees/directors complete annually; not a bidder requirement.

Conduct requirements

• Suppliers must maintain an impeachable standard of integrity and avoid conflicts of interest.
• Suppliers must disclose any relationship with an Eskom employee/director that may affect tender decisions.
• Suppliers must not offer or accept loans or other benefits from Eskom employees/directors unless the supplier is in the business of granting such loans and the terms are offered to the general public.

The pact is governed by South African law. Its provisions remain valid until replaced; if any provision is found invalid, the remainder stays in force. Eskom may impose a supplier discipline process, including suspension from the Vendor Database and referral to National Treasury, if a supplier is found guilty of misconduct. The pact does not preclude civil or criminal proceedings. Suppliers must report any dishonest, fraudulent or inappropriate behaviour by Eskom employees/directors to the Eskom Ethics office ([email protected]), Forensic office ([email protected]), or toll-free hotline 0800 11 27 22.

Eskom Supplier Integrity Pact: Suppliers must maintain an impeachable standard of integrity and avoid conflicts of interest. They must not engage in fraud, corruption, collusion or bid rigging. They must disclose any interests or relationships with Eskom employees/directors that may affect tender decisions. Gifts to Eskom employees/directors must not exceed R1,500 and must not improperly influence. Suppliers must report unethical behaviour through the specified channels. Eskom may implement a Supplier Discipline Process, including suspension and referral to National Treasury.

Eskom is obliged to treat all tenderers according to constitutional principles of fairness, transparency, equity, cost-effectiveness and competitiveness. There is no stated scoring methodology or preference point system in this document.