Dredging of ash water return dams at arnot power station – 36-Month as-and-when contract with strict vehicle safety compliance

The tenderer must complete and sign the Supplier Quality Requirements acknowledgement form to acknowledge and accept Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements as per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001 Standard.

Returnable documents:

• Completed and signed Supplier Quality Requirements acknowledgement form (Form A, Category 3), accepting Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001.
• The form must be completed and signed by the tenderer's quality representative.

Bidders must complete and sign the Supplier Quality Requirements acknowledgement form, selecting Category 3 as the applicable pre-contract award quality category. No other eligibility criteria are stated in the provided document.

The tenderer must complete and sign the Supplier Quality Requirements acknowledgement form to acknowledge and accept Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements as per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001 Standard.

No specific requirements found

Bidders must comply with Eskom's SHEQ Policy (document 32-727), which requires conformance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001 standards, as well as relevant South African legislation including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, National Environmental Management Act, and the Constitution. Contractors must demonstrate a commitment to Zero Harm (zero fatalities, injuries, ill-health, environmental incidents, and defects) and adhere to Eskom's Life-saving Rules. No specific B-BBEE level, CIDB grading, or financial thresholds are stated in the provided document.

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Registration Number 2002/015527/30, is South Africa's primary electricity supplier and is wholly owned by the South African Government. Eskom's key role is to assist in lowering the cost of doing business in South Africa, enabling economic growth and security of supply through providing electricity in an efficient and sustainable manner, including its generation, transmission and distribution, while ensuring that this is done within acceptable benchmark standards.

Eskom generates and distributes approximately 95% of the electricity used in South Africa and approximately 40% of the electricity used on the rest of the African continent. Approximately 90% of Eskom's production is coming from coal.

Eskom aims to comply with the legislation, policies, conditions and requirements of key government stakeholders, including spheres of government.

Eskom is currently moving away from operating as a vertically integrated company that supplies electricity to South Africa and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. As the main provider of generation, transmission and distribution capacity in South Africa, Eskom supplies electricity to industrial, mining, commercial, agricultural and residential customers, as well as to redistributors.

In doing so, Eskom's mission is to provide sustainable electricity solutions to grow the economy and improve the quality of life of the people in South Africa and in the region.

Eskom is committed to safety, health, the environment and quality principles to ensure that no operating condition or urgency of service justifies exposing anyone to negative risks arising out of Eskom's business, causing an incident with health, safety, environmental and quality consequences.

This Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Policy governs principles and rules to fulfil Eskom's commitment to people, the environment and quality.

Eskom's operations are underpinned by the organisation's vision, mission and values.

Vision

Sustainable power for a better future

Mission

To provide sustainable electricity solutions to grow the economy and improve the quality of life of the people in South Africa and in the region

Eskom will strive to ensure that zero harm befalls its employees, contractors, the

Zero harm

public and the natural environment

Integrity Honesty of purpose, conduct and discipline in actions, and respect for people

Innovation Value-adding creativity and results oriented. Lead through excellence and innovation

Sinobuntu Caring

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A commitment to meet and strive to exceed the needs of the receivers of products

Customer satisfaction

and services

Excellence Acknowledged by all for exceptional standards, performance and professionals

The SHEQ Policy and its implementation aims to ensure commitment to the Eskom vision, values

and the sustainability principles. Zero Harm means ensuring that the Eskom operational activities

do not inflict harm on Eskom's assets, its employees, contractors and members of the public affected

by its operations, and the environment in terms of compliance obligations. Zero Harm is a value,

which the organisation will strive towards by operating within its compliance obligations/legal and

other requirements, continual improvement against set intended outcomes and reduction of its

environmental footprint by avoiding incidents and minimising environmental degradation. The SHEQ

Policy also aims to achieve Zero Defects.

The implementation of this policy will be in line with the abovementioned values, which underpin the

way Eskom operates.

2. Policy content

2.1 Policy statement

Eskom will integrate and/or incorporate safety, health, environment and quality requirements through

the plan-do-check-act (PDCA) quality cycle in its activities so that decisions made ensure the

consideration of economic development, environmental duty of care, and social equity to continually

improve performance and achieve stakeholder requirements.

Eskom's commitment to safety, health, environment, and quality management is achieved through:

1. implementation of management systems in accordance with, but not limited to ISO 9001, ISO

14001, and ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001 requirements;

2. fulfilling conformance and compliance obligations/legal and other requirements to which Eskom

subscribes and sets to meet the intent of this policy;

3. taking overall responsibility and accountability for the prevention of work-related injury and ill-

health, as well as the provision of safe and healthy workplaces and activities;

4. addressing the needs and expectations of Eskom's workers, customers, interested parties and

stakeholders;

5. setting safety, health, environment and quality objectives to achieve intended outcomes and

measuring performance against these to ensure continual improvement;

6. applying risk-based assessment methodologies (i.e. conducting hazard identification and risk

assessment, fitness for duty assessments, emergency preparedness responses, response to

emerging outbreaks, pandemic or epidemic disasters and medical surveillances) for the

opportunity for improvement within the SHEQ management systems;

7. conducting safety, health, environment and quality training and creating employee awareness;

8. engaging interested parties and stakeholders by promoting open communication and

engagement that is safety, health, environment and quality purpose-driven;

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9. ensuring that processes are in place and measured for Eskom's contractors to meet Eskom's

safety, health, environment and quality requirements;

10. ensuring that adequate resources are available for safety, health, environment and quality

management;

11. supporting the establishment and functioning of environment, quality, health and safety

committees;

12. proactively managing Eskom's environmental footprint, minimising pollution and environmental

degradation, pursuing a low-carbon future, and prioritising energy and water efficiency and

conservation within and outside Eskom including transitioning to a cleaner energy mix;

13. engaging, directing and supporting persons to contribute to the effective management of SHEQ

requirements;

14. ensuring the sustainable use of resources and exploring new opportunities for climate change

mitigation and adaptation, and protection of biodiversity, ecosystems and the prevention of

pollution and degradation

15. ensuring continual improvement in SHEQ systems to enhance Eskom's business performance;

16. consultation and participation of workers and worker representatives on OH&S management

systems.

2.2 Policy principles or rules

Eskom's principles and rules that underpin the way in which it approaches safety, health,

environment and quality are as follows:

1. Poor quality performance and occupational health, safety and environmental incidents are

preventable.

2. SHEQ performance is achieved through a Zero Harm culture.

3. Management is accountable for setting safety, health, environment and quality policy and every

employee is expected to ensure implementation and compliance within the scope of their duties.

4. Conducting business with respect and care for people, the environment and assets.

5. Eskom strives to ensure that Zero Harm befalls its employees, contractors, the public and the

environment:

o Zero fatalities

o Zero injuries, ill-health

o Zero environmental incidents

o Zero tolerance

o Zero defects

6. Eskom's Life-saving Rules support the intent of the policy and applies to all employees,

contractors and visitors:

o Open, isolate, test, earth, bond, and/or insulate before touch

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o Hook up at heights

o Buckle up

o Be sober

o Permit to work

7. No operating condition, or urgency of service, justifies exposing anyone to negative risks arising

out of Eskom's business, causing an incident with health, safety, environmental and quality

consequences.

8. Governance, decision-making processes and plans are based on safety, health, environment

and quality intended outcomes and criteria in line with Eskom values, and promote efficiency.

3. Supporting clauses

3.1 Scope

This policy document sets out Eskom's approach to safety, health, environment and quality across

the Eskom Group.

3.1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to set the commitment for safety, health, environment and quality

management within Eskom and to ensure uniformity across the organisation.

3.1.2 Applicability

This policy shall apply throughout Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd divisions, subsidiaries, and entities in

which Eskom has a controlling interest or influence.

3.1.3 Effective date

Implementation of this policy shall be monitored after one month from the date of authorisation and

communication.

3.2 Normative/Informative references

Parties using this document shall apply the most recent edition of the documents listed in the

following paragraphs.

3.2.1 Normative

[1] ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems - Requirements

[2] Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act, No.

[3] National Environmental Management Act, No.

[4] Occupational Health and Safety Act, No.

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[5] Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, No.

[6] Mines Health and Safety Act, No.

[7] 240-62196227 Life-saving Rules standard

[8] 32-716 Internal OHS Communications Standard

[9] 240-62582234 OHS Roles and Responsibilities and Statutory Appointments

[10] ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems – Requirements with guidance for use

[11] OHSAS 18001: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems – Requirements

[12] ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Standard — Requirements

with guidance for use

3.2.2 Informative

[1] ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems – Fundamentals and Vocabulary

[2] Health and Safety Agreement between Eskom and Organised Labour

[3] 240-77569976 Eskom Climate Change Policy

[4] ISO 9004 Managing for the Sustained Success of an Organisation – A Quality Management

Approach

3.3 Definitions

3.3.1 Accident: Any unplanned event, arising out of and in the course of, an Eskom or contractor

employee's employment and resulting in personal injury, ill-health, or death of the employee,

including damage and/or environmental pollution or degradation, as well as death of, or injury

to, any member of the public.

3.3.2 Consultation: seeking views before making a decision

3.3.3 Continual improvement: Recurring activity to increase the ability to fulfil requirements.

3.3.4 Contractor: (Also referred to as mandatory as per section 1 of the OHS Act): Any employer

formally contracted (directly or indirectly) by Eskom and who performs work and supplies a

service, product, equipment or material for the purposes of advancing Eskom's business or

other interests is classified as a contractor. This includes Eskom board members, personal

contractors (that is, consultants) and third-party contractors (that is, vendors, suppliers,

agents, joint ventures, principal contractors and subcontractors).

3.3.5 Environment: The surroundings within which humans exist and that are made up of:

i. the land, water, and atmosphere of the earth;

ii. micro-organisms and plant and animal life;

iii. any part or combination of (i) and (ii) and the interrelationships among and between

them; and

iv. the physical, chemical, aesthetic, and cultural properties and conditions of the foregoing

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that influence human health and well-being.

3.3.6 Eskom: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.

3.3.7 Incident: Any unplanned event that could or does result in harm, injury and ill-health,

damage, and/or environmental pollution or degradation or gives rise to an accident or has the

potential to lead to an accident.

3.3.8 Interested and affected party: person or organisation that can affect, be affected by, or

perceive itself to be affected by a decision or activity.

3.3.9 Occupational health and safety: Deals with the prevention of occupational injuries and

diseases as well as the protection, promotion and maintenance of the health of all employees

and other workers (including temporary workers and contractors). It includes occupational

hygiene, occupational safety, occupational medicine, occupational nursing, fire safety, public

safety and emergency preparedness.

3.3.10 Participation: involvement in decision-making.

3.3.11 Quality: The quality of something can be determined by comparing a set of inherent

characteristics with a set of requirements. If those inherent characteristics meet all

requirements, high or excellent quality is achieved. If those characteristics do not meet all

requirements, a low or poor level of quality is achieved.

3.3.12 Zero defects: Zero defects are aimed at the reduction of defects through prevention. It is

directed at motivating people to prevent mistakes by developing a constant, conscious desire

to do their job right the first time.

3.3.13 Zero Harm: The prevention of harm to people and the environment brought about through

visible and felt leadership, including the implementation of effective controls and practices.

3.4 Abbreviations

Abbreviation Explanation

EDC Eskom Documentation Centre

EXCO Executive Management Committee

ISO International Organisation for Standardisation

LTD Limited

PDCA Plan, Do, Check, Act

SHEQ Safety, health, environment, and quality

SOC State-owned Company

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3.5 Roles and responsibilities

3.5.1 Eskom's Leadership is accountable for leading the practices and processes needed to control

and manage safety, health, environment and quality risks, opportunities and impacts as an

integral part of Eskom's operations.

3.5.2 Eskom's employees are responsible for understanding and incorporating safety, health,

environment and quality into daily work activities.

3.5.3 Eskom's contractors are responsible for meeting applicable safety, health, environment and

quality compliance obligations and organisational requirements.

3.6 Process for monitoring

Application of this policy throughout Eskom shall be audited as per the audit schedule.

4. Authorisation

This document has been seen and accepted by the Risk and Sustainability Management Committee

and noted by Exco.

5. Revisions

Date Rev. Remarks

Include the word “environment” which was previously

October 2020 4

omitted under “2.1 Policy statement (11)”.

Align to the requirements of the latest ISO 9001, ISO

August 2020 3 14001 and ISO 45001 standards and new business

requirements.

Update of policy based on: revised ISO 9001 and 14001

standards; change in Eskom's registration name; changed

August 2016 2 to refer to other standards as may be applicable; aligned to

Corporate Plan; and the appointment of a new Group Chief

Executive.

Update of policy based on revision date, while taking into

August 2013 1 account Eskom's strategic imperatives, changed structure

and additional Eskom values.

This policy supersedes 32-94 and 32-7 SHE and Quality

Policies. The contents of both policies were revised and

August 2010 0 incorporated into one policy, which was reallocated the

reference number 32-727 in accordance with the Eskom

Documentation Centre (EDC) requirements.

6. Review team

The policy was reviewed by the Risk and Sustainability Division with inputs from the divisions across

the organisation.

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7. Acknowledgements

None.

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Eskom's SHEQ Policy requires conformance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001 standards. Contractors must meet applicable SHEQ obligations and contribute to a Zero Harm culture, including zero defects.

Eskom's SHEQ Policy sets out its commitment to safety, health, environment and quality, including Zero Harm principles, Life-saving Rules, and compliance with ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001. It applies to all Eskom divisions, subsidiaries, and entities where Eskom has controlling interest, and requires contractors to meet applicable SHEQ obligations.

Eskom's SHEQ Policy requires conformance with ISO 14001 and the National Environmental Management Act. Contractors must support Eskom's commitment to zero environmental incidents, proactive management of environmental footprint, minimising pollution and degradation, pursuing a low-carbon future, and prioritising energy and water efficiency.

The tender is for the dredging of high level and low-level Ash Water Return Dams at Arnot Power Station, on an 'as and when required' basis, for a period of 36 months (3 years). The work falls under civil engineering.

Closing date: 13 October 2026 at 10:00 (SAST).

• Site visit / clarification meeting: details stated in the Tender Data. Attendance is compulsory if stipulated; failure to attend results in disqualification. (Specific date, time, and venue not stated in this document.)

Contact: Eskom Representative (name, email, telephone not stated in this document).

• All communication must be directed to the Eskom Representative only, in writing, in English.
• Submission address: as stated in the Tender Data (not provided in this document).

Submission method: paper tender. Submit the complete original tender plus one (1) complete hard copy of the original, as separate packages marked "ORIGINAL" and "COPY". If an electronic copy is required, package it separately and mark "ELECTRONIC COPY". Seal all packages together in an outer package marked "Confidential".

• Outer package must show: the Eskom address for tender submission, the Invitation to Tender number, the tenderer's name, physical address, email address, and contact telephone number of the authorised signatory.
• Tenders must be submitted in English, completed in ink (not pencil), and signed by a person duly authorised to bind the tenderer.
• Tenders must be received by the closing date and time. Late tenders will not be accepted. Proof of posting or courier delivery is not proof of delivery.
• The Acknowledgement Form must be completed and submitted, stating whether the tender is for the whole or part of the works.
• Mandatory tender returnables must be submitted by the closing date and time. Mandatory documents may not be submitted after closing.
• Returnable forms (all must be completed and signed):
• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to the procuring institution.
• SBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management Practices): discloses past SCM practices.
• SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination): certifies the price was set independently, with no collusion.
• Authority to Sign / Board Resolution: authorises the named signatory to bind the bidder.
• SDL&I Undertaking: must be completed and submitted by contract award; failure to do so means the tender will not be considered for award.
• If an agent submits on behalf of a principal, an authenticated copy of the authority to act as agent must be submitted.
• No 100% sub-contracting is permitted; a tender based on 100% sub-contracting will be disqualified.
• Tenders must remain valid for the validity period stated in the Tender Data; Eskom may request an extension.

Evaluation stages (in order):

1. Basic compliance: tender must meet basic compliance requirements stated in the Invitation to Tender; failure renders the tender non-responsive.
2. Mandatory tender returnables: missing mandatory documents or information by closing date and time results in disqualification.
3. Pre-qualification criteria (if stipulated): tenderers must comply; criteria are not measured twice (no 'double dipping').
4. Functionality (if a criterion): scored against functionality criteria; must meet the minimum threshold stated in the Tender Data to proceed.
5. Financial analysis (if applicable): Eskom assesses the financial risk of the supplier; if risk is too high and no mitigating factors exist, the tenderer will not be considered for award.
6. Price evaluation: evaluated per Tender Data criteria, considering factors such as CPA, FOREX, commodity exposure, discounts, technical adjustment, PV, and forecasted invoicing rates.
7. B-BBEE scoring: scored based on the B-BBEE level on the CSD report or certificate/affidavit. If no valid B-BBEE proof is provided at closing, the tenderer scores zero under PPPFA point allocation (but is not disqualified if otherwise responsive).
8. Specific Goals: scored with reference to supporting documentation; failure to meet or submit proof results in zero points for Specific Goals within the 90/10 or 80/20 allocation.
9. Ranking: Price score and Specific Goals score are added together; suppliers ranked highest to lowest.

• Preference point system: 90/10 or 80/20 as per PPPFA (specific split not stated in this document).
• Objective criteria (if applied) must be stipulated in the Invitation to Tender; functionality and B-BBEE scorecard elements may not be used as objective criteria.
• Reverse e-auction may be used; if so, tenderers must submit a complete tender without prices (prices included will not be considered).
• Arithmetical errors: if figures and words differ, words prevail. Eskom will correct errors; if the tenderer does not accept corrections, the tender is rejected.

Scope: Dredging of high level and low-level Ash Water Return Dams at Arnot Power Station, on an 'as and when required' basis, for a period of 36 months (3 years).

• Location: Arnot Power Station, Mpumalanga.
• Category: Civil engineering.
• The tenderer must not sub-contract 100% of the scope of work.

Quality management:

• Tenderers must provide proof of safety, health, environmental and quality (SHEQ) systems, policies and capabilities to Eskom's satisfaction at closing date and/or contract award.
• All costs and personnel associated with SHEQ must be reflected in the tender.
• Compliance with Eskom's SHEQ requirements is mandatory.

Pricing schedule:

• Rates and prices must be in South African Rand, fixed for the contract duration.
• Include all duties, taxes (including VAT), and levies applicable 14 days prior to closing.
• If a bill of quantities or pricing schedule applies, arithmetical errors are corrected per Eskom's rules; the amount in words prevails over figures.
• Tenderers must provide a breakdown of rates if requested during evaluation; this may not change prices except to correct arithmetical errors.
• Alternative tenders are only permitted if a main tender is also submitted and if allowed by the Invitation to Tender.

Pricing:

• Rates and prices must be in South African Rand, unless otherwise instructed.
• Prices must be fixed for the duration of the contract, not subject to price adjustment except as provided in the Invitation to Tender.
• Include all duties, taxes (including VAT), and levies applicable 14 days prior to the closing date and time.
• If a bill of quantities or pricing schedule applies, errors are corrected per Eskom's rules; the amount in words prevails over figures.
• Tenderers must provide proof of SHEQ systems and capabilities; all costs and personnel associated with SHEQ must be reflected in the tender.
• Insurance: Eskom's insurance (if any) may not cover all requirements; tenderers should seek qualified advice.
• Security for performance: if required, tenderers must indicate at least two financial institutions they are likely to approach for the required security. Eskom may reject unsuitable institutions.
• No compensation for tender preparation costs.

Eligibility:

• Tenderer (or its principals) must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies.
• Must comply with eligibility criteria in the Tender Data.
• Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide a valid CSD report.
• Tax clearance (SARS TCS/pin) must be in order.
• B-BBEE: proof (certificate/CSD report) required at closing date if used as pre-qualification; otherwise zero points under PPPFA. Fraudulent or expired documents lead to disqualification.
• CIDB: if stipulated in Tender Data, proof of registration is mandatory at closing date. If only proof of application is available at closing, the actual proof must be submitted by contract award. Registration must be held at closing or be obtainable within 21 working days.
• SHEQ: proof of safety, health, environmental and quality systems, policies and capabilities must be provided to Eskom's satisfaction at closing date and/or contract award.
• Compliance with relevant legislation: National Treasury instructions, CIDB regulations, PPPFA, B-BBEE Codes, COIDA, OHS Act, and Eskom SHEQ requirements.
• Local content: information on designated materials and thresholds must be submitted no later than contract award; failure means the tender will not be considered for award.
• Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG) and Contract Participation Goals (CPG) apply to certain contracts (e.g., R5 million or more, or CIDB grade 7 or higher for construction).
• Misrepresentation or falsification of information leads to disqualification, reporting to the B-BBEE Commission, suspension from doing business with State-Owned Companies for up to 10 years, and possible jail.

Health and safety:

• Tenderers must comply with the OHS Act and Eskom's Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) requirements.
• Proof of SHEQ systems, policies and capabilities must be provided to Eskom's satisfaction.
• All SHEQ costs and personnel must be included in the tender.

Contract terms:

• Eskom may accept or reject any variation, deviation, or alternative tender, and may accept the whole or part of the tender.
• Eskom may cancel the tender at any time before contract conclusion, with written reasons upon request.
• Eskom may enter into mandated negotiations with selected tenderers.
• Eskom disclaims liability for losses or damages arising from participation in the tender process.
• Tender validity: tender must remain valid for the validity period; Eskom may request extension. If validity expires before contract conclusion, the process is deemed concluded without award.
• Confidentiality: all matters arising from the procurement must be treated as confidential; documents provided by Eskom may only be used for preparing and submitting the tender.
• The successful tenderer must check the final draft contract and sign the contract documents.
• Eskom will prepare contract documents reflecting addenda, returnables, and agreed changes.

Additional evaluation criteria:

• Eskom will not measure a criterion twice in different evaluation phases (no 'double dipping').
• Functionality, if a criterion, requires meeting a minimum threshold stated in the Tender Data.
• Financial analysis assesses the risk of doing business with the supplier; if risk is too high and no mitigating factors exist, the tenderer is not considered for award.
• Price evaluation considers factors such as CPA, FOREX, commodity exposure, discounts, technical adjustment, PV, and forecasted invoicing rates.
• B-BBEE and Specific Goals are scored; failure to provide proof results in zero points for those elements.
• Ranking is based on the sum of Price and Specific Goals scores, per PPPFA.

The Eskom Supplier Integrity Pact applies to Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd and all existing and potential suppliers. It prescribes ethical behaviour and requires suppliers to complete, sign and submit the Integrity Declaration Form whenever participating in an Eskom procurement process. Suppliers must maintain integrity, avoid conflicts of interest, not disclose confidential information without consent, not misrepresent information, avoid relationships with Eskom employees that may affect objectivity, comply with gift limits (R1500), not engage in unethical dealings with evaluators, not collude with other tenderers, and report misconduct. Eskom commits to fair, transparent, equitable, cost-effective and competitive tender processes, requires employees to declare interests, prohibits employees from accepting gifts from tenderers, and may suspend suppliers and refer them to National Treasury for restricted listing. The pact is governed by South African law and remains valid until replaced.

No tender-specific dates are stated in this document. The document is the Eskom Supplier Integrity Pact, which does not contain closing dates, briefings, or site visits.

Reporting misconduct:

• Eskom Ethics office: [email protected]
• Eskom Forensic: [email protected]
• Eskom toll-free hotline: 0800 11 27 22

Returnable documents:

• Integrity Declaration Form: must be completed, signed and submitted when participating in any Eskom procurement process. It includes a Declaration of Fair Tendering Practices and requires disclosure of any interest or relationship with an Eskom employee/director.
• Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA): required to give effect to confidentiality obligations regarding information accessed during the procurement.

Disqualification risks:

• Failure to submit the Integrity Declaration Form.
• Misrepresentation, false certifications, or forged documents.
• Collusive tendering or any dishonest/illegal agreement with other tenderers.

No tender-specific evaluation criteria are stated in this document. The document is the Eskom Supplier Integrity Pact, which sets ethical obligations for suppliers rather than scoring or evaluation methods.

No technical specifications are stated in this document. The document is the Eskom Supplier Integrity Pact, which sets ethical obligations rather than scope of work or deliverables.

No financial requirements are stated in this document. The document is the Eskom Supplier Integrity Pact, which does not contain pricing, bid security, or payment terms.

No specific compliance requirements are stated in this document. The document is the Eskom Supplier Integrity Pact, which sets ethical obligations rather than eligibility or compliance thresholds.

The Eskom Supplier Integrity Pact is a pact between Eskom and its suppliers prescribing ethical behaviour. It applies to Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd and all existing and potential suppliers. Suppliers must complete, sign and submit the Integrity Declaration Form when participating in Eskom procurement processes. Suppliers must maintain integrity, avoid conflicts of interest, not disclose confidential information without consent, not misrepresent information, avoid relationships with Eskom employees that may affect objectivity, comply with gift limits (R1500), not engage in unethical dealings with evaluators, not collude with other tenderers, and report misconduct. Eskom commits to fair, transparent, equitable, cost-effective and competitive tender processes, requires employees to declare interests, prohibits employees from accepting gifts from tenderers, and may suspend suppliers and refer them to National Treasury for restricted listing. The pact is governed by South African law and remains valid until replaced.

Bidders must disclose any conflicts of interest with Eskom employees or directors involved in this procurement. This includes declaring any Eskom employment, close family or associate relationships with Eskom personnel participating in the tender process, and any business courtesies exchanged with Eskom employees or directors in the past 12 months. Failure to disclose accurately may result in action against the supplier or the signatory.

Bidders must complete and submit the Supplier Declaration of Interest Template (Rev 3) as a returnable document. This declaration requires the signatory to certify under oath that the information provided is true and correct, and acknowledges that Eskom may take action if the declaration is false.

Returnable documents: Form A must be completed and signed. No other submission details are stated in the provided document.

Quality requirements are evaluated in categories with a total possible score of 12 points. Each deliverable is scored as 1 point if the required evidence is provided. Categories: Section A (QMS documentation, 7 points), Section B (QMS in operation, 2 points), Section C (Contract Quality Plan, 1 point), Section D (Quality Control Plan/ITP, 1 point), Section E (Form A and miscellaneous, 1 point). No minimum qualifying score is stated.

The tender is for dredging of high-level and low-level Ash Water Return Dams at Arnot Power Station, on an 'as and when required' basis, for a period of 36 months (3 years). The scope includes quality management system requirements, a contract quality plan, and quality control plans/inspection and test plans.

Quality management system requirements: The bidder must provide objective evidence of a documented QMS that complies with ISO 9001:2015, including a QMS manual, quality policy, quality objectives, control of documented information, control of nonconforming outputs, nonconformity and corrective action, and internal audit procedures. Evidence of QMS in operation must include an organization chart and responsibility matrix, and control of externally provided processes. A draft Contract Quality Plan and a draft Quality Control Plan/ITP for similar work are required. Form A must be completed and signed.

Eskom may inspect and test the goods, works, or services at any stage. If the supplier fails to comply with obligations, Eskom may reject any part by written notice, specifying the reason and whether replacement or re-work is required. For goods, rejected items may be returned at the supplier's risk and expense; the supplier must refund any money paid for goods not replaced within the required time, plus costs of return and obtaining replacements from a third party. For works/services, the supplier must correct non-conformances or defects as indicated by Eskom; if the supplier delays, Eskom may have the work corrected by a third party at the supplier's cost.

Prices or rates may include a price adjustment amount calculated according to a formula stated in the agreement. Payment may be made in any currency, with one exchange rate used to convert to South African Rand; payments in foreign currency shall not exceed the amounts stated in the agreement. Eskom's CPA (IG) form must be completed by the supplier. Payment is made within 30 days after receipt of a correct tax invoice, which must include Eskom's VAT registration number 4740101508.

Eskom's General Conditions of Purchase (Rev 3, effective 31 May 2024) govern the contract. Key obligations: the supplier must complete Eskom's CPA (IG) form; payment is made within 30 days of a correct tax invoice, which must show Eskom's VAT number 4740101508; the supplier must not cede or delegate rights or obligations without Eskom's written consent; Eskom may terminate if the supplier defaults, becomes bankrupt, or is in financial circumstances that prejudice performance; the supplier must adhere to all statutory requirements and South African law; the supplier must act ethically. The supplier warrants goods/works/services are fit for purpose and free from defects for one year from acceptance, unless otherwise stated, and must rectify defects at no cost to Eskom within an agreed time. Eskom may reject non-conforming goods or works and have defects corrected at the supplier's cost if the supplier delays. The supplier indemnifies Eskom against claims arising from the supplier's negligence, infringement, or breach of statutory duty.

Dredging of high-level and low-level Ash Water Return Dams at Arnot Power Station on an 'as and when required' basis for 36 months. Tender number E3558GXMPARN.

Closing date: 13 October 2026 at 10:00 (SAST)

Clarification queries deadline: 10 working days before closing (i.e., by 29 September 2026)

Site visit / clarification meeting: Not applicable

Tender validity period: 120 working days from closing date

Eskom Representative:

• Name: Mokhele Ramabusa
• Telephone: 013 297 9849
• Email: [email protected]

Fraud and corruption reporting:

• Telephone: 0800 11 2722
• Email: [email protected]

Procurement Manager (signatory):

• Name: Mashudu Mathantshani

Submission: via Eskom E-tendering site (TenderBulletin(eskom.co.za))

Submission method: electronic only via the Eskom E-tendering site (Eskom Tender Bulletin). No hard copies accepted.

• Upload documents under the folders Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other.
• All documents in PDF format; the pricing schedule must be in PDF and a copy in Excel format.
• Maximum upload size per document: 500 MB; total submission limited to 4 GB. No zip/compressed files.
• If resubmitting, only the latest version is accepted; previous submissions become null and void.
• Ensure the submission status is marked as complete.
• Late tenders will not be accepted.

Mandatory returnables at closing (disqualifiable if missing or unsigned):

• Annexure A (Authorisation Form): confirms the signatory is authorised to bind the bidder; attach certified resolution/power of attorney.
• Annexure B (Acknowledgement Form): acknowledges receipt and acceptance of tender conditions.
• Annexure C (Tenderer's Particulars): bidder identification and contact details.
• Annexure D (Integrity Declaration Form): commits to the Eskom Supplier Integrity Pact.
• Annexure E (CPA Requirements for Local Goods/Services): declares local content and compliance.
• Annexure F (CPA for Foreign Goods/Services): only if applicable.
• Annexure G1-G4 (SBD 6.2 Declaration for Local Production and Content): evidence of local content compliance.
• Annexure H (SBD 1 Invitation to Bid): completed and signed as the offer cover page.
• Annexure J (SBD 4 Bidders Disclosure): discloses any interest or connection with the state.
• Completed pricing schedule (PDF and Excel copy).
• Proof of CSD registration.
• Signed Annexure B acknowledging project procedures.
• Health and Safety Plan / OHS Manual (scope-specific).

Non-disqualifiable returnables (must be submitted at closing; if missing, Eskom will request within 5 working days):

• Annexure I (SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form): claims B-BBEE points under PPPFA.
• Tax clearance certificate (if not verifiable via SARS PIN or CSD).
• Employment Equity compliance proof (for designated employers).
• CIDB proof of grading (6CE or above) – must be submitted at closing or within 21 working days if agreed.

Disqualification risks:

• Missing or unsigned mandatory returnables.
• Failure to price all items on the pricing schedule.
• Submitting more than one tender (except as part of a JV).
• Tenders signed by non-authorised persons.
• Subcontracting 100% of the scope of work.

Mandatory returnables at tender closing: Annexure E (CPA for local goods/services), Annexure F (CPA for imported goods/services if applicable), Annexure G1-G4 (SBD 6.2 Declaration for Local Production and Content), Annexure I (SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form), completed pricing schedule (PDF and copy for e-tendering), proof of CSD registration, signed Annexure B acknowledging procedures, Health and Safety Plan/OHS Manual, and other required documents. Missing mandatory returnables may lead to disqualification or submission within 5 working days if non-disqualifiable.

Evaluation stages:

1. Basic compliance – eligibility criteria, complete submission, all mandatory returnables, all pricing items priced.
2. Functionality (technical) evaluation – minimum threshold 80% (weighted 100% technical). Tenderers below threshold are disqualified.
3. Price evaluation – scored out of 80 or 90 points (PPPFA system). Prices inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetic errors, excluding contingencies. Unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts applied at payment.
4. Specific Goals (B-BBEE) – scored out of 20 or 10 points per the 80/20 or 90/10 system. Failure to submit evidence results in 0 points for that goal, not disqualification.
5. Ranking – price + specific goals scores added; highest ranked.

Functionality criteria (Technical 100%, threshold 80%):

• Technical Proposal/Method Statement: 30%
• Competencies (company experience, key personnel, project programme): 70%

Minimum qualifying score: 80% for functionality.

Scope: Dredging of high-level and low-level Ash Water Return Dams at Arnot Power Station on an 'as and when required' basis for 36 months.

• Work includes dredging and desludging of the dams, bathymetric survey, sludge removal, dewatering/dosing, material handling, and disposal to licensed facilities.
• Must comply with scope document AEAP 0192.
• Contract type: NEC Term Service Contract (TSC3).
• Contract period: 36 months (3 years).

Key technical requirements:

• CIDB grading 6CE or above (mandatory).
• Technical Proposal/Method Statement covering: understanding of dredging scope, execution approach under operational dam conditions, sequencing in line with water balance, detailed methodology for sludge removal/dredging/dewatering, phased approach for mixed sludge, equipment selection (including amphibious excavators/pumping), depth control to prevent over-excavation, transport and disposal to licensed facilities.
• Quality Control Plans (QCPs) for all critical dredging activities, including inspection/hold/witness points, acceptance criteria for dredge depths and sludge quantities, records management, and non-conformance reporting.
• Compliance with ISO 9001 and Eskom Quality Management specification 240-105658000 (previously QM58).

Technical Proposal/Method Statement required as part of mandatory technical evaluation criteria, weighted 30%.

Annual financial statements including background to company, signed director's report, and public interest score (for South African entities not audited) required as part of tender submission.

Quality requirements:

• Comply with Eskom supplier quality management specification 240-105658000 (previously QM58) and ISO 9001.
• Submit Quality Control Plans (QCPs) for all critical dredging activities, including step-by-step procedures, inspection/hold/witness points, acceptance criteria for dredge depths, sludge quantities, dewatering performance, records management (dredging log, depth data, volumes), and non-conformance reporting.
• QCPs must be approved by Eskom Engineer before commencement.
• Minimum threshold for functionality (which includes quality) is 80%.

Completed pricing schedule must be submitted; for e-tendering, pricing schedule must be in PDF and a copy in editable format; failure to price all items leads to disqualification.

Payment terms:

• Contracts below R50 million (incl. VAT): payment within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.
• Contracts above R50 million (incl. VAT): payment within 60 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.

Pricing:

• Pricing schedule / BOQ must be completed in full; failure to price all items leads to disqualification.
• Submit pricing in PDF and Excel format.
• Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetic errors, excluding contingencies.

Financial viability:

• Latest approved annual financial statements of the tendering company (not parent/holding) required, including: background, signed director's report, signed auditor's/reviewer's/compiler's report, statement of financial position, comprehensive income, changes in equity, cash flows, notes.
• For South African entities not audited: signed public interest score, ITA34C for current and previous years.
• For unincorporated JV/SPV: each partner must submit its own financial statements.

No bid security or performance guarantee required (N/A).

Mandatory eligibility:

• Not under restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies.
• Not a national of a country on international sanctions lists.
• No conflict of interest (e.g., controlling partner or majority shareholder in common with another bidder).
• Not on National Treasury restricted list or Tender Defaulters list.
• Must not subcontract 100% of scope.
• JV/consortium must have explicit joint and several liability agreement.

Mandatory contractual requirements (assessed after evaluation, prior to award):

• Valid CSD registration (CSD number/report).
• CIDB certificate 6CE or above.

Additional contractual requirements:

• COIDA certificate of good standing or proof of application (South African tenderers).
• Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Eskom Health and Safety policy.
• Health and Safety Plan / OHS Manual (scope-specific), baseline OHS risk assessment, OHS costing, signed OHS policy, proof of OHS competency.
• Safety file evaluation by Eskom Safety Department; Life Saving Rules in NEC; SABS-approved PPE.
• Environmental compliance per NEMA section 28, National Water Act, Biodiversity Act, Waste Act, OHS Act, municipal by-laws, Integrated Water Use License (04/B12B/G/2527), ISO 14001:2015, Eskom SHEQ Policy (32-727).
• Submit project-specific Environmental Management Plan (EMP), Waste Management Plan, Environmental Policy, environmental monitoring programme, proof of hazardous waste disposal, hazardous waste transporter certificate.

B-bbee:

• Proof of B-BBEE status level certificate or sworn affidavit (per B-BBEE Codes).
• Points per PPPFA 80/20 or 90/10 system (e.g., Level 1 = 20 points under 80/20, 10 under 90/10).
• Specific goals: local procurement content target 100%; designated group procurement targets: Black Owned 4.0%, Black Women Owned 3.0%, Black Youth Owned 2.0%, Black Persons with Disability 1.0%.
• Job creation/retention proposals required.

Tax compliance:

• SARS tax clearance PIN or certified tax clearance certificate (for those not on CSD).
• Foreign suppliers with no SA footprint: complete SBD 1, no tax proof required.

Compliance with Eskom Health and Safety policy and OHS requirements; Health and Safety Plan/OHS Manual must be scope or project specific; acknowledgement of Annexure B procedures.

Compliance with National Environmental Management Act section 28; National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act; National Environmental Management: Waste Act and Regulations; Occupational Health and Safety Act; ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System; project-specific Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and Waste Management Plan.

Contract will be NEC Term service contract; Eskom standard payment terms apply; mandatory and additional contractual requirements must be included; contractual requirements are not evaluation criteria but must be met prior to contract award.

Tender validity period is 120 working days from closing date; clarification queries must be submitted 10 working days before closing; site visit and clarification meeting not applicable; tenders must be submitted electronically via Eskom E-tendering site; prices will not be read out; failure to price all items on pricing schedule leads to disqualification.

Mandatory requirements: valid CSD registration (CSD number/report); Health and Safety Plan/OHS Manual scope-specific; compliance with Eskom Health and Safety policy and OHS requirements; acknowledgement of Annexure B procedures; environmental compliance per NEMA section 28 and related acts; ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System; project-specific Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and Waste Management Plan; annual financial statements including background, signed director's report, public interest score (for South African entities not audited).

Functionality requirements applicable; mandatory technical evaluation criteria include Technical Proposal/Method Statement weighted 30%; tenderers not meeting functionality threshold (80%) will be disqualified; prices scored out of 80 or 90 points; B-BBEE points per 90/10 or 80/20 system (e.g., B-BBEE Status Level 1 = 10 points under 90/10, 20 points under 80/20).