Supply, delivery and offloading of microgrid/solar pv components and structures (5-Year contract)

Returnable documents:

• Eskom Integrity Declaration Form (doc 559-1848080 Rev 1): a mandatory returnable at tender closing. It must be fully completed, signed and accompanied by all required supporting documents; otherwise the tender will not be evaluated further. The form requires declaration of any interest or relationship between the bidder's personnel and Eskom or state/state-owned entity employees, declaration of fair tendering practices (including no bid rigging, collusion, fraud or improper conduct), and disclosure of shareholding information for the bidder and each joint venture member.
• For joint ventures: attach a copy of the joint venture agreement stating that all partners are jointly and severally liable for contract execution and that the lead partner is authorised to incur liabilities, receive instructions and payments, and is responsible for the entire execution of the contract.
• Submission method and address: not stated in the document.
• Closing time: not stated in the document.

Mandatory returnable:

• Integrity Declaration Form (Eskom doc 559-1848080 Rev 1): must be fully completed, signed and submitted with the Invitation to Tender/RFP at tender closing. Failure to complete, sign or attach supporting documents results in the tender not being evaluated further. The form commits the bidder to:
• Declaring any interest/relationship between its employees, directors, members or shareholders and Eskom or state/state-owned entity employees involved in the evaluation, adjudication or negotiation of the tender (including common controlling partners or relationships with other tenderers).
• Declaring fair tendering practices (no bid rigging/collusion, fraud or improper conduct) and disclosing whether the bidder is listed on the National Treasury's Database of Restricted Suppliers or the Register for Tender Defaulters, has any convictions for fraud or corruption in the past five years, has been prohibited by an international funding agency, or has a history of failing contractual obligations with an SOC.
• Disclosing shareholding information for the tenderer and, where applicable, for each joint venture member.
• Confirming the authority of the signatory (or the joint venture lead partner) to bind the tenderer.
• For joint ventures: a copy of the joint venture agreement confirming joint and several liability and the lead partner's authority to incur liabilities, receive instructions and payments, and be responsible for the entire execution of the contract must be attached.

Eligibility and disqualification criteria:

• Bidders must not be listed on National Treasury's Database of Restricted Suppliers (companies/persons prohibited from doing business with the public sector).
• Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters in terms of section 29 of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act.
• Bidders (or any of their directors, members or shareholders) must not have been convicted by any court of law, including outside South Africa, for fraud or corruption relating to procurement or tendering processes in the past five years.
• Bidders must not have been prohibited from doing business with any international financial development or funding agency or lending institution.
• Bidders must disclose any history of failing to meet contractual obligations with any State-Owned Company (SOC).
• Bidders must disclose any relationship or common controlling partner with other tenderers in the same tendering process that could give access to information about, or influence on, another tenderer's bid.
• The tenderer's employees or directors must declare if they are also employees, contractors, consultants or directors of the state, a state-owned entity, or Eskom. Where applicable, authorisation for remunerative work outside public sector employment must be disclosed.

Not described in the source document. The document is limited to the integrity declaration requirements.

No pricing schedule, rates or bill of quantities are provided in the source document. The only mention of joint venture terms in this section relates to the requirement to attach a copy of the joint venture agreement confirming joint and several liability and the lead partner's authority to incur liabilities, receive instructions and payments, and be responsible for the entire execution of the contract.

No pricing, security, bond, guarantee, retention or payment terms are stated in the source document.

Returnable forms:

• Eskom Integrity Declaration Form (doc 559-1848080 Rev 1): mandatory at tender closing; failure to complete, sign or attach supporting documents results in the tender not being evaluated further.
• The form requires disclosure of any interest/relationship between the bidder and Eskom or state/state-owned entity employees, confirmation of fair tendering practices, and disclosure of shareholders.
• For joint ventures: a copy of the joint venture agreement must be attached confirming joint and several liability and the lead partner's authority to bind the joint venture.

Bidders must disclose any relationship with Eskom employees, contractors, consultants or directors involved in tender evaluation, adjudication or negotiation, including any common controlling partners or relationships with other tenderers that could provide access to information or influence the bidding process.

Closing date: 01 August 2012 (as referenced in the document; the tender record lists a later date, but the document specifies this).

Returnable documents: a signed Declaration of Fair Tender Schedule (T2.2a No. 2) must be submitted with the bid. The declaration certifies that the tender is bona fide, competitive, and that no price-fixing or collusion with other tenderers has occurred. Eskom reserves the right to take action against the tenderer or the signatory personally if the declaration is found to be false.

Submission method and closing time are not stated in the provided document.

The bid must include a signed Declaration of Fair Tender Schedule (T2.2a No. 2). A false declaration may result in Eskom taking action against the tenderer or the signatory personally. No other evaluation criteria are stated in the provided document.

The bidder must submit a signed Declaration of Fair Tender Schedule (T2.2a No. 2), confirming the tender is bona fide and that no collusion or price-fixing has occurred. No other compliance requirements are stated in the provided document.

Supply, delivery and offloading of microgrid/solar PV components and structures on an as-and-when-required basis for a 5-year period. The BoQ lists quantities for inverters, batteries, racks, control boxes, solar panels, mounting structures, design software, and transportation.

Closing date: 23 November 2026 at 08:00

No contact information is provided in the source.

Returnable documents: not stated in the source. Closing time: 08:00 on 23 November 2026 (from tender record). Submission method and address: not stated in the source.

No evaluation criteria are specified in the source.

The BoQ covers supply, delivery and offloading of microgrid/solar PV components and structures on an as-and-when-required basis for 5 years. Line items include:

• Inverters and BESS: 5kW hybrid/grid-tie inverter (100 each), 5.12kWh lithium battery (2500 each), 7.68kWh lithium battery (2500 each), HV 3U rack for 10 x 7.68kW batteries (230 each), LV 3U rack for 10 x 7.68kW batteries (100 each), battery cabinet 5-way (100 each), HV battery cluster control box (230 each), 8kW inverter (400 each), 15kW, 20kW, 30kW hybrid/grid-tie inverters (40 each), 50kW (150 each), 80kW (100 each), 100kW (20 each), 125kW (15 each), 200kW and 250kW (10 each).
• Solar panels and mounting: 630W solar panel (10000 each), 645W solar panel (10000 each), roof mounting structure with brackets and accessories (per module/panel, 10000), ground mounting structure (per module/panel, 5000), carport setup mounting structure (per module/panel, 5000).
• Solar PV design software: yearly license, quantity 5.
• Transportation: rate per km, quantity 100000.
• Sheet2 provides calculated requirements for various system configurations (e.g., 65 x 20 kW = 1300 kW requiring 2364 x 550W panels, mounting rails, clamps, MC4 connectors and brackets; similar tables for other configurations). Estimated 16mm² cable lengths per system size also provided.

Pricing is to be completed in the BoQ; unit rates and totals in ZAR. VAT at 15% is added to the subtotal. No bid security, bonds, guarantees, retention or payment terms are stated.

No compliance requirements (CSD, tax, B-BBEE, CIDB, CIPC, local content) are specified in the source.

Returnable Documents: The signed Declaration of Shareholding or Beneficiaries (T2.1A No. 5) must be submitted with the bid.

The Declaration of Shareholding or Beneficiaries (T2.1A No. 5) requires the bidder to disclose all shareholders or beneficiaries of the company or trust, including names, registration numbers, and share percentages. The bidder must confirm whether any shareholder or beneficiary is employed by or a close family member of an Eskom employee, and provide details if so.

The tender concerns the supply, delivery, and offloading of microgrid/solar PV components and structures, on an as-and-when-required basis, for a 5-year period. Category 2 pre-contract award quality requirements apply; the site-assessment indicator is left for the bidder to mark.

Returnable document:

• Form A (Eskom template 240-43921804 Rev 3): must be completed, signed, and submitted with the bid.
• The form requires the bidder to indicate applicability of quality categories, ISO 9001 clauses, and quality principles by marking X (applicable) or '-' (not applicable).
• Only one quality category may be selected; Category 2 is pre-selected. The bidder must also state whether a site assessment applies.
• The bidder must name and sign as the Tenderer's Quality Representative.
• Bids missing the signed Form A, or with more than one category selected, risk disqualification.

Evaluation is based on the bidder's completion and acceptance of Form A:

• Acknowledges and accepts Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements per specification 240-105658000 and the ISO 9001 standard.
• Applicable pre-contract award quality requirements: Category 2 (with site assessment indicator).
• Applicable post-contract award clauses: contract execution, supplier quality performance monitoring, Eskom rights of access, rights to information, preservation, quality audit conditions, management of nonconformities, and special processes.
• All ISO 9001 clauses 4–10 and quality principles 1–7 apply.
• No other scoring or weighting stated in the document.

Scope of supply: microgrid/solar PV components and structures, supplied, delivered, and offloaded on an as-and-when-required basis.

• Contract duration: 5 years.
• Contract type: Request for Bid (Open-Tender). Purchaser: Eskom.
• Category 2 quality requirements apply (not specified in detail).
• Site assessment: whether applicable must be indicated on Form A.

The bidder must demonstrate a process approach, customer focus, leadership, engagement of people, improvement, evidence-based decision making, and relationship management (ISO 9001 principles). The execution plan must cover contract execution, supplier quality performance monitoring, and handling of nonconformities.

Form A (template 240-43921804 Rev 3, spec 240-105658000) captures the bidder's acceptance of Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements. Category 2 applies; the bidder must mark site assessment applicability. Post-contract award clauses include contract execution, monitoring, Eskom rights of access/information, preservation, audits, nonconformity management, and special processes. ISO 9001 clauses 4–10 and principles 1–7 are mandatory.

No specific compliance requirements (e.g. CSD, tax, B-BBEE, CIDB) are stated in the provided document.

The bidder must complete and sign Form A, confirming acceptance of Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements (specification 240-105658000) and the ISO 9001 standard. Both pre- and post-contract award quality clauses apply. The form is a submission requirement rather than a scored criterion.

The evaluation uses a functionality threshold approach where technical score is 75%. Submissions are evaluated against functionality criteria and rated per criterion; suppliers below the minimum qualifying threshold of 75% are eliminated.

Minimum qualifying functionality threshold: 75%

Evaluation weighting: Experience 25%, Technical Capabilities 50%, Execution & Logistics 10% (total 100%).

Experience scoring: 8+ years (25%), 5+ years (20%), 3+ years (10%), 1+ year (5%). Evidence: appointment letters, purchase orders, or reference letters.

Technical Capabilities (50%):

• Solar PV Modules (15%): technical data sheets aligned with IEC 61215, IEC 61730, SABS 10142 (5%); performance warranty documentation (90% at 10 years, 80% at 25 years) (5%); certificate of conformity (5%).
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (15%): technical data sheets aligned with IEC 62109-1/-2, IEC 63056, SABS 10142 (5%); performance warranty documentation (5%); certificate of conformity (5%).
• Inverters & Power Conversion Equipment (15%): technical data sheets aligned with IEC 62109-1/-2, SABS 10142 (5%); performance warranty documentation (10 years) (5%); certificate of conformity (5%).
• Solar PV Structures (10%): technical specification of the structure, manufacturing ITP (5%), manufacturing method statements (5%).
• Technical Personnel (10%): Sales Engineer or technical specialist with Bachelor's degree/advanced National diploma or above and at least 5 years' experience in solar or renewable energy products.

Execution & Logistics (10%):

• Delivery Schedule: commitment to 5-week lead time (5%).
• Packaging & Labelling Plan: wooden crates for fragile items, waterproofing (2.5%).
• Logistics Plan: flatbed trucks for containers, climate-controlled transport for batteries (2.5%).

Bidders scoring below 75% on functionality are eliminated.

Supply, delivery and offloading of microgrid/solar PV components and structures on an as-and-when-required basis for 5 years.

Components covered: solar PV modules, battery energy storage systems (BESS), inverters and power conversion equipment, solar PV structures.

Compliance with SANS and IEC standards:

• Solar PV modules: IEC 61215, IEC 61730, SABS 10142.
• Bess: iec 62109-1 & -2, iec 63056, sabs 10142.
• Inverters: IEC 62109-1 & -2, SABS 10142.

Solar PV structures: technical specification, manufacturing ITP, manufacturing method statements.

Warranty requirements:

• Solar PV modules: 90% output at 10 years, 80% at 25 years.
• Inverters: 10-year performance warranty.
• BESS: performance warranty documentation required.

Logistics: flatbed trucks for containers, climate-controlled transport for batteries; wooden crates for fragile items with waterproofing.

Delivery lead time: 5 weeks from order.

Bidder experience in similar services, evidenced by appointment letters, purchase orders, or reference letters:

• 8+ years: 25%
• 5+ years: 20%
• 3+ years: 10%
• 1+ year: 5%

Key personnel: Sales Engineer or technical specialist with a Bachelor's degree/advanced National diploma or above, and at least 5 years' experience in solar or renewable energy products (10%).

Manufacturing Inspection Test Plan (ITP) required for solar PV structures.

Manufacturing method statements required for solar PV structures.

Certificates of conformity required for solar PV modules, BESS, and inverters.

Solar PV modules: Certificate of Conformity.

BESS: Certificate of Conformity.

Inverters: Certificate of Conformity.

All technical data sheets must align with the specified SANS and IEC standards.

Minimum qualifying threshold: 75% on functionality.

Weighting: Experience 25%, Technical Capabilities 50%, Execution & Logistics 10%.

Eskom Rotek Industries (ERI) is committed to health and safety excellence, ensuring no operating condition or urgency of service endangers life or causes injury or environmental damage. The five Life Saving Rules are compulsory and apply to all employees, agents, consultants and contractors across ERI. The directive is effective once authorised.

The document does not state a closing date for this tender. The closing date in the tender record is 23 November 2026 at 08:00.

Returnable Documents:

• Acknowledgement of Life Saving Rules (Form 240-94026037): signed by all employees and contractors, confirming understanding and acceptance of the Life Saving Rules.

Submission method and address are not stated in the available document.

Bidders must comply with Eskom Rotek Industries' Life Saving Rules. Contractor employees who violate a Life Saving Rule more than once will be disqualified from performing work for ERI. Bidders must ensure all employees and contractors sign the Acknowledgement of Life Saving Rules (Form 240-94026037). No other evaluation criteria are stated.

This directive governs the five Life Saving Rules that all ERI employees, agents, consultants and contractors must follow:

• Rule 1: Open, Isolate, Test, Earth, Bond and/or Insulate before Touch (for plant operating above 1 000V) – work on electrical networks only with proper authorisation, training, risk assessment and safety clearances.
• Rule 2: Hook Up at Heights – working at height requires a valid Medical Certificate of Fitness, training, an approved fall arrest system, and secure ascent/descent.
• Rule 3: Buckle Up – seat belts must be worn by the driver and all passengers at all times.
• Rule 4: Be Sober – no alcohol or drugs; zero tolerance, with a BAC/BrAC limit of 0.00.
• Rule 5: Permit to Work – work requires a valid permit, joint risk assessment, worker register and adherence to permit conditions.

No specific compliance requirements are stated in the document.

Health and safety requirements:

• All employees, agents, consultants and contractors must comply with the five Life Saving Rules.
• Pre-task risk assessments (STAR principle) are mandatory before starting work.
• Violations are dealt with via disciplinary processes; a contractor employee who violates a Life Saving Rule more than once will be barred from working for ERI.
• ERI adopts a zero-tolerance stance with possible dismissal for serious violations.
• In the event of a fatality, employees present are given counselling leave (not suspension) for up to 14 days during investigation.
• Managers must ensure 20% monthly observance of the rules within their areas.

No additional evaluation criteria beyond compliance with the Life Saving Rules are stated. The Life Saving Rules Evaluation Report (Form 240-94026805) is used for verification and reporting, and is referenced alongside ISO 9001.

The tender is for the supply, delivery and offloading of microgrid/solar PV components and structures on an as-and-when-required basis for a 5-year period. The available document (List of Tender Returnables – Category 2) specifies the quality deliverables that must be submitted with the bid.

Quality returnables are evaluated with indicator = 1 (available). Sections scored:

• Section A (Quality Management System): two options. Option 1 (score 4): valid ISO 9001 certificate with defined and relevant product/service scope, issued by an approved and authorised certification authority with recognised international accreditation, and valid at expiry. Option 2 (score 7): documented QMS complying with ISO 9001 — requires QMS manual, quality policy, quality objectives, control of documented information, control of nonconforming outputs, nonconformity and corrective action, and internal audit (clauses 7.5, 8.7, 10.2, 9.2).
• Section B (QMS in operation, score 4): roles/responsibilities (clause 5.3), control of externally provided processes (clause 8.4), latest internal audit report, management review records.
• Section C (Contract Quality Plan, score 1): draft plan per ISO 10005.
• Section D (Quality Control Plan, score 1): ITP/QCP example.
• Section E (score 2): completed and signed Form A; other requirements as per scope.

No minimum qualifying total score is stated.

The scope is the supply, delivery and offloading of microgrid/solar PV components and structures, on an as-and-when-required basis for a 5-year period (per tender title). No specific quantities, locations, or service levels are provided in the available document. The document focuses on supplier quality requirements — see evaluation criteria.

Quality management requirements are central to this tender (Category 2 quality returnables). Bidders must demonstrate a QMS that meets ISO 9001, either via certification (Option 1) or documented evidence (Option 2). Required evidence includes control of externally provided processes and services, with criteria for evaluation, selection, monitoring and re-evaluation of external providers (clause 8.4). A draft Contract Quality Plan per ISO 10005 and a draft Inspection and Test Plan or Quality Control Plan on similar work are required.

No tender-specific compliance requirements stated (such as CSD, tax, B-BBEE, CIDB) in the available document. Quality management system compliance is the main requirement (ISO 9001 or documented equivalent).

Evaluation focuses on quality returnables with each item scored as 1 (available). Section A: Option 1 (ISO 9001 certificate, score 4) or Option 2 (documented QMS, score 7). Section B: score 4. Section C: score 1. Section D: score 1. Section E: score 2. No weighting or pass threshold stated beyond the presence of each deliverable.

Open tender by Eskom for supply, delivery and offloading of microgrid/solar PV components and structures on as-and-when basis for 5 years. Award to 1–2 suppliers pro rata on budget. Full quotation required for whole contract.

Closing date: 23 November 2026 at 10:00

Tender validity: 180 days from closing date and time

Clarification queries deadline: 10 working days before tender submission deadline

Clarification meeting: not applicable

Eskom Representative

• Name: Humi Magoro
• Telephone: 011 629 3000 / 011 621 3044
• Email: [email protected]

All queries must be directed to the above in writing; no other Eskom officials.

Submission platform: https://etendering.eskom.co.za

Submission method: electronic only via Eskom E-tendering site (https://etendering.eskom.co.za). No hard copies or zip/condensed files accepted.

• Documents must be uploaded under folders: Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other.
• All documents in PDF format; price list in both PDF and Excel.
• Per-document upload size limit: 500 MB; total submission limit: 4 GB.
• If resubmitting, only the latest version is accepted; earlier submissions are void. Ensure submission status is marked complete.
• Closing date: 23 November 2026 at 10:00. Late tenders not accepted.

Returnable forms (disqualifiable if missing/incomplete/signature absent):

• Annexure A: Authorisation Form — authorises signatory.
• Annexure B: Acknowledgement Form — acknowledges receipt of tender conditions.
• Annexure C: Tenderer's Particulars — bidder contact and company details.
• Annexure D: Integrity Declaration Form — reads and commits to Eskom Supplier Integrity Pact.
• Annexure E (CPA for local goods/services) and Annexure F (CPA(IG) for foreign goods/services) — where applicable.
• Annexure H (SBD 1): Invitation to Bid — signed cover page for all suppliers.
• Annexure J (SBD 4): Bidders Disclosure — declares state employment conflicts.
• E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.
• NEC or other Contract, completed in full.
• Pricing schedule fully completed; in PDF and Excel.
• JV/consortium documents: agreement confirming rights, obligations, profit sharing; written confirmation of single incorporated entity; designated bank account details.
• Tax Clearance Certificate: certified copy required from local tenderers without SARS e-filing PIN/CSD profile and from foreign tenderers with SA footprint not on CSD; foreign suppliers with no SA footprint need only SBD 1.
• Employment Equity compliance proof for designated employers (South African tenderers).
• COIDA certificate of good standing or proof of application (South African tenderers).
• Audited financial statements for previous 36 months (or last year if unavailable); start-ups within last 12 months exempt initially.
• Proof of valid CSD registration (CSD number/report).

Non-disqualifiable returnable: Annexure I (SBD 6.1) Preference Points Claim form — if missing or incomplete, 5 working days to remedy, else disqualified.

Returnable required at closing for evaluation (scores zero if missing): proof for Specific Goals.

Disqualifiable returnables (missing/incomplete/signature absent = disqualification):

• Annexure A (Authorisation Form), B (Acknowledgement), C (Tenderer's Particulars), D (Integrity Declaration), E (CPA local), F (CPA(IG) foreign), G1-G4 (SBD 6.2 local content), H (SBD 1), J (SBD 4), E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement, NEC Contract, pricing schedule, JV documents, tax clearance (if applicable), Tax Evaluation Questionnaire, Employment Equity compliance, COIDA, audited financial statements, CSD registration proof.

Non-disqualifiable (5 working days to cure): Annexure I (SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim).

At-closing-for-evaluation (zero score if missing): proof for Specific Goals.

CIDB proof: N/A.

Evaluation stages:

1. Functionality/technical evaluation — minimum qualifying threshold: 75%. Bidders below this are eliminated.

• Experience in Similar Services: 40%
• Technical Capabilities: 50%
• Execution & Logistics: 10%

Experience scoring (supported by appointment letters, purchase orders, reference letters):

• 8+ years: 25% (of the 40%? — but stated as 25% of the experience criterion)
• 5+ years: 20%
• 3+ years: 10%
• 1+ years: 5%

Technical Capabilities (sub-criteria each 5% unless noted, total per component):

• Solar PV Modules (15%): data sheets per IEC 61215, IEC 61730, SABS 10142; performance warranty 90% at 10 yr, 80% at 25 yr; Certificate of Conformity.
• BESS (15%): data sheets per IEC 62109-1/-2, IEC 63056, SABS 10142; performance warranty; Certificate of Conformity.
• Inverters & Power Conversion (15%): data sheets per IEC 62109-1/-2, SABS 10142; performance warranty (10 yr); Certificate of Conformity.
• Solar PV Structures (10%): technical specification, manufacturing ITP (5%), manufacturing method statements (5%).
• Technical Personnel (10%): Sales Engineer/Technical Specialist with Bachelor's or advanced National Diploma and 5+ years solar/renewable experience.

Execution & Logistics (10%):

• Delivery schedule committing to 5-week lead time (5%)
• Packaging & labelling plan — wooden crates, waterproofing (2.5%)
• Logistics plan — flatbed trucks for containers, climate control for batteries (2.5%)

2. Price evaluation — scored out of 90 points. Prices inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetic errors, exclude contingencies, adjusted for variations, compared on Net Present Value basis. Unconditional discounts count; conditional discounts applied at payment only.
3. Specific Goals (PPPFA) — scored out of 10 points. Missing evidence scores zero (no disqualification).
4. Ranking using 90/10 preferential point system (price 90 + specific goals 10).

Objective criteria may override highest score: SHE (Annexure A), Quality (Annexure B), Finance (Annexure C), and SDL&I.

Contractual requirements (e.g., CSD registration) are not evaluation criteria; assessed after ranking and must be met before award.

Scope: Supply, delivery and offloading of microgrid/solar PV components and structures on an as-and-when-required basis for 5 years.

Contract will be awarded to 1 or 2 suppliers on a pro rata basis of budget value.

Tender must be quoted in full for the whole contract.

Key technical requirements for functionality scoring:

• Solar PV Modules: comply with IEC 61215, IEC 61730, SABS 10142; performance warranty 90% output at 10 years, 80% at 25 years; Certificate of Conformity.
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): comply with IEC 62109-1 & -2, IEC 63056, SABS 10142; performance warranty; Certificate of Conformity.
• Inverters & Power Conversion Equipment: comply with IEC 62109-1 & -2, SABS 10142; performance warranty (10 years); Certificate of Conformity.
• Solar PV Structures: full technical specification; manufacturing Inspection Test Plan (ITP); manufacturing method statements.

Delivery lead time: commitment to 5-week lead time.

Logistics: flatbed trucks for containers; climate control for batteries; wooden crates for fragile items, waterproofing.

Experience (40% of functionality): 8+ years = 25%, 5+ = 20%, 3+ = 10%, 1+ = 5%; supported by appointment letters, POs, reference letters.

Key personnel: Sales Engineer/Technical Specialist with Bachelor's or advanced National Diploma and 5+ years solar/renewable experience (10% of functionality).

Quality annexure required; quality objective criterion (Annexure B). Other safety/quality docs per scope.

Fully completed pricing schedule/BOQ required; PDF + Excel; upload limits 500MB/doc, 4GB total.

No performance security required (not applicable).

Pricing: fully completed pricing schedule/BOQ in PDF and Excel; quote in full.

Price evaluation: inclusive of VAT; arithmetical corrections; exclude contingencies; NPV comparison.

Payment terms:

• Contracts below R50,000,000 (incl. VAT): payment within 30 days of undisputed invoice.
• Contracts above R50,000,000 (incl. VAT): payment within 60 days.

Eskom may negotiate prices after award if not market-related.

Financial viability: audited financial statements for previous 36 months (or last year if unavailable). Start-ups within 12 months exempt initially but must provide first-year statements once available.

CSD registration: proof of valid and current CSD registration (mandatory contractual requirement) — CSD number/report.

Tax compliance: SARS e-filing PIN or CSD profile; certified tax clearance certificate if not on CSD. Foreign suppliers with no SA footprint: only SBD 1.

B-BBEE: Specific Goals scored out of 10 points under PPPFA 90/10 system; proof via B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit per B-BBEE Codes.

Employment Equity: designated employers must provide proof of compliance and EE report submission to Department of Labour.

COIDA: certificate of good standing or proof of application (South African tenderers).

CIDB: not applicable.

Eligibility requirements:

• Not restricted from doing business with Eskom or SOEs.
• Not from a sanctioned country (also applies to subcontractors/suppliers).
• No conflict of interest (e.g., common controlling shareholder or relationship affecting tender independence).
• Not restricted by National Treasury, not on Tender Defaulters list.
• Not subcontracting 100% of scope.
• Tender must be signed by authorised person.
• JV/consortium must have agreement with joint and several liability.

Specific Goals worth 10 points under PPPFA 90/10. Proof of B-BBEE status: certificate from authorised body, sworn affidavit per B-BBEE Codes, or other prescribed requirement. Subcontracting with subsidiaries discouraged unless declared; may be seen as fronting.

COIDA certificate of good standing or application proof (SA tenderers). SHE objective criterion (Annexure A).

Environmental due diligence applicable.

NEC3 Supply Contract (SC3). No performance security. CSD registration mandatory; other requirements (SHEQ, financial statements) may apply and are assessed after ranking; deadlines apply else non-responsive. Payment terms 30 days (below R50m) / 60 days (above R50m). Eskom may negotiate prices post-award. No alternative tenders.

Basic compliance: meet eligibility, submit complete tender (commercial, financial, technical), mandatory returnables on time. Upload under Technical, Commercial, Financial, Other. PDF format; price list PDF+Excel. No zip/hard copy. If resubmit, latest version only. Mark submission complete.

Price evaluation: VAT inclusive, arithmetical corrections, excl contingencies, NPV comparison, unconditional discounts count. Prices scored 90 points. Specific Goals 10 points (PPPFA 90/10). Ranking by combined scores. Objective criteria can override highest score (SHE, Quality, Finance, SDL&I).

The department requires the supply, delivery and offloading of microgrid/solar PV components and structures, on an as-and-when-required basis for a 5-year term. The required items include:

• Inverters: 5kW, 8kW, 15kW, 20kW, 30kW, 50kW, 80kW, 100kW, 125kW, 200kW, 250kW (hybrid/grid-tie, quantities vary from 10 to 400 each)
• Lithium batteries: 5.12kWh (2,500 units) and 7.68kWh (2,500 units)
• Battery racks: HV 3U rack for 10 x 7.68kW batteries (230 units), LV 3U rack (100 units)
• Battery cabinet - 5 way for small BESS (100 units)
• HV battery cluster control box (230 units)
• Solar panels: 630W and 645W (10,000 units each)
• Mounting structures: roof, ground, carport (per module/panel, quantities: 10,000 / 5,000 / 5,000)
• Solar PV design and simulation software (5 yearly licences)
• Transportation service: rate per km for material deliveries (100,000 km)

Bidders must price the bill of quantities. The BoQ lists items with estimated quantities. Unit rates are to be entered for each item, and totals extended. Sub-total, VAT at 15%, and grand total are to be calculated by the bidder.

This is an unpriced bill of quantities (BoQ). Bidders must submit unit rates and totals for each listed item. Pricing to be in ZAR and exclusive of VAT; VAT at 15% is to be added. The contract amount is to be completed by the bidder. There is no stated bid security, bond, or retention.

Returnable forms:

• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form): must be completed and submitted with the tender to claim preference points for specific goals. Failure to submit required proof means those points are not claimed.

Consequences of fraudulent preference claims: disqualification, recovery of costs, contract cancellation, restriction from doing business with any organ of state for up to 10 years, and criminal prosecution.

Price and specific goals are scored out of a total of 100 points.

• The available preference point system is stated as either the 80/20 (for tenders up to R50 000 000) or 90/10 (above R50 000 000). The document does not specify which system applies to this tender.
• 80 or 90 points are allocated for price, with the remainder (20 or 10) for specific goals.
• Specific goals and the points allocated are detailed in the tender's Table 1 (not included in the provided text). Bidders must indicate how they claim each goal's points.
• The organ of state may require substantiation of any preference claim before or after adjudication.

The document provided is only the SBD 6.1 preference points form. It contains no technical specifications. The tender's scope is supply, delivery and offloading of microgrid/solar PV components and structures on an as-and-when-required basis for 5 years.

The applicable preference point system depends on the Rand value of the tender: 80/20 for up to R50 000 000, 90/10 for above R50 000 000. The document does not state which applies or any other financial requirements.

No specific compliance requirements (CSD, tax, B-BBEE, CIDB, etc.) are stated in the document. The tender uses the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022; bidders must complete the SBD 6.1 form to claim preference points.

Fraudulent preference claims or failure to fulfil contract conditions may lead to: disqualification from the tendering process, recovery of costs/losses/damages, contract cancellation with damages claimed, restriction from doing business with any organ of state for up to 10 years (after the audi alteram partem rule is applied), and criminal prosecution. The successful bidder may be required to provide documentary proof that the preference claims are correct.

The document is the SBD 6.1 preference points claim form. It confirms that evaluation is based on price and specific goals, totalling 100 points, using either the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system. It does not state which system applies to this tender or the specific goals and points allocated.

This is a PAYE classification questionnaire for service contractors to the Eskom Group. It determines whether a contractor is an independent contractor, personal service provider, labour broker or dependent contractor for tax purposes. It applies to companies, close corporations, trusts and individuals providing services or labour to Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd and its subsidiaries.

The PAYE questionnaire applies to the 2025/2026 tax year (1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026).

No specific closing date for the questionnaire is stated.

Group Tax

• Email: [email protected]

Eskom Group Tax Department

• Location: Megawatt Park (for non-resident contractor referrals)

No named individual contacts or telephone numbers are provided.

Returnable documents

• The completed PAYE Supplier Evaluation Pack, comprising the signed summary sheet and all signed affidavits or declarations required by the answers given.
• Companies, close corporations and trusts must complete Evaluation Pack A; individuals must complete Evaluation Pack B.

Submission

• Method: submission to the Eskom contractor representative; return the completed pack to Eskom.
• When returning the completed pack, copy Group Tax on email: [email protected]
• Non-resident contractors: submit the pack to the Eskom contractor representative for referral to the Eskom Group Tax Department in Megawatt Park.

Submitted documents must be complete, signed and truthful. Failure to sign required affidavits or declarations will result in PAYE being withheld from payments.

The evaluation consists of a PAYE classification questionnaire, not a commercial scoring process.

Companies, close corporations and trusts (Evaluation Pack A) answer tests covering:

• Residence in the Republic of South Africa.
• Employment of 3 or more full-time employees who are not connected to shareholders, members or beneficiaries.
• Whether any connected person will personally render services to Eskom.
• Whether more than 80% of income is or is likely to be received from any one client or an associated institution.
• Whether duties are performed mainly (more than 50%) at Eskom premises and subject to Eskom's control or supervision.
• The dominant impression test of 11 questions.

Individuals (Evaluation Pack B) answer tests covering:

• Whether a service or people are provided to Eskom.
• Possession of a valid IRP30 exemption certificate where people are provided.
• Residence, employment of 3 or more employees throughout the year, and the place and control test.
• The dominant impression test of 11 questions.

Classification outcome

• If any of questions 6(i), 6(iii), 6(v), 6(vi) or 6(ix) are answered as PSP/Employee, or more than half of the remaining dominant impression questions are PSP/Employee, the contractor is treated as a Personal Service Provider or dependent contractor, and PAYE is withheld (coded 3601 on the IRP5; code 3616 applies where Appendix 7 was already signed under the income or place/control tests).
• Otherwise the contractor signs Appendix 8 and is treated as an independent supplier or contractor.

The document is a PAYE classification questionnaire for service contracts with the Eskom Group of Companies.

Scope

• Determines whether a contractor is an independent contractor, personal service provider, labour broker or dependent contractor for income tax purposes.
• Applies to contractors supplying services to Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd and its subsidiaries:
• Eskom Rotek Industries SOC Ltd
• Eskom Enterprises SOC (Pty) Ltd
• Escap SOC (Pty) Ltd
• Eskom Finance Company SOC (Pty) Ltd
• Eskom Foundation NPC
• Eskom National Transmission Company SA

Contractor types covered

• Companies, close corporations and trusts (Evaluation Pack A).
• Individuals providing services or labour (Evaluation Pack B).

The pack does not contain a pricing schedule. Tax treatment of payments is set out in the feedback:

• Independent contractor: no PAYE withheld.
• Personal service provider/dependent contractor: PAYE withheld at prevailing tax rates, coded 3601 or 3616.
• Labour broker with valid IRP30: no PAYE withheld; IT3(a) issued with code 3617.
• Labour broker without IRP30: PAYE withheld at individual rates until a valid certificate is provided.

Payment and tax treatment depends on classification:

Independent contractor (Appendix 8 signed)

• No PAYE withheld from payments.

Personal service provider or dependent contractor (Appendix 7 signed)

• PAYE withheld at the prevailing tax rate, coded 3601 or 3616 on the IRP5.

Labour broker (Appendix 6 signed)

• With a valid IRP30 certificate: no PAYE withheld; an IT3(a) certificate with code 3617 is issued, reason code 07.
• Without a valid IRP30 certificate: PAYE withheld at the rates for individuals until a valid certificate is provided; an IRP5 with code 3617 is issued.

Accuracy of information

• Eskom is entitled to withhold from any payments any taxes, interest or penalties that SARS may impose as a result of inaccurate information.
• Failure to notify Eskom of a change in tax status makes the contractor liable in full for such taxes, penalties and interest.

The questionnaire applies to the 2025/2026 tax year and is subject to changes in tax legislation.

Required registrations

• Income tax registration number (mandatory for companies, close corporations and trusts; input required for individuals).
• VAT registration number (where registered).
• Companies, close corporations and trusts must provide their registration number.

Residency

• Contractors must be residents of the Republic in terms of the Income Tax Act; non-residents sign Appendix 9 and their pack is referred to Eskom's Group Tax Department.

IRP30 certificate

• Labour brokers providing people must hold a valid IRP30 exemption certificate; otherwise PAYE is withheld.

Required affidavits/declarations (signed where applicable)

• Appendix 1: employs three or more full-time employees who are not connected persons.
• Appendix 2: no connected person will personally render services to Eskom.
• Appendix 3: services will not be performed mainly at Eskom or be controlled/supervised by Eskom.
• Appendix 4: not more than 80% of income is or is likely to be received from any one client.
• Appendix 5: the individual provides a service as opposed to people.
• Appendix 6: the contractor is a labour broker.
• Appendix 7: the contractor is a dependent contractor or personal service provider.
• Appendix 8: the contractor is an independent supplier or contractor.
• Appendix 9: the contractor is a non-resident of the Republic.

Accuracy of the classification is the contractor's responsibility.

Eskom accepts no liability for any loss or damages arising from use of the pack.

The contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all information provided and must notify Eskom in writing of any change to its tax status.

Eskom may withhold from payments any taxes, interest or penalties it is required to pay to SARS as a result of inaccurate information.

Failure to sign the required affidavits or declarations results in PAYE being withheld.

The pack contains classification tests to determine tax status.

For companies/close corporations/trusts (Evaluation Pack A):

• Residence test (whether a Resident of the Republic).
• Number of employees exclusion (whether 3 or more full-time employees who are not connected to shareholders/members/beneficiaries are employed).
• Services rendered by a connected person (whether any connected person will render services personally to Eskom on behalf of the entity).
• More than 80% of income test (whether more than 80% of income is or is likely to be received from any one client or an associated institution).
• Place, control and supervision test (whether duties are performed mainly, more than 50%, at Eskom premises and subject to Eskom's control or supervision).
• Dominant impression test (11 questions on payment by output, control of tools/equipment/staff, prohibition on other clients, right to sub-contract, personal risk, obligation to be present, financial dependence on Eskom, position in Eskom's structure, benefits provided by Eskom, office and equipment provision).

For individuals (Evaluation Pack B):

• Service or people test (whether a service or people are provided).
• People test (whether people are provided and paid, and whether a valid IRP30 exemption certificate is held).
• Residence test.
• Number of employees exclusion (3 or more full-time employees throughout the year, not connected persons).
• Place and control test (duties performed mainly at Eskom premises and subject to Eskom control or supervision).
• Dominant impression test as above.

Outcome: answering PSP/Employee to any of questions 6(i), 6(iii), 6(v), 6(vi) or 6(ix), or more than half of the remaining questions, results in PAYE being withheld and coded 3601 (or 3616 if Appendix 7 was already signed on the income or place/control tests).

The evaluation determines PAYE classification, not commercial scoring. See the main evaluationCriteria section for the tests and outcome.

The provided document is an Eskom Occupational Health and Safety Evaluation Report used to assess whether service providers/contractors/suppliers have submitted the required OHS documentation as specified in the Eskom SHE Specification and that the documentation complies with legislative requirements.

Returnable documents — all must be completed, signed and submitted:

• Signed and authorised OH&S Policy.
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment procedure.
• Legal appointments.
• Resources, roles, responsibility and authority document.
• Competency, training and awareness (including induction) procedure.
• Communication, participation and consultation procedure.
• Control of documents and records procedure.
• Emergency preparedness and response procedure.
• Performance measurement and monitoring procedure.
• Evaluation of compliance procedure.
• Non-conformity, corrective and preventative action procedure.
• Internal audits procedure.
• Valid letter of good standing / Workman's Compensation.
• Baseline Risk Assessment.
• SHE Plan as per the SHE Specification (see required content above).
• SHE File including past 12 months' health and safety performance, inspections and audits program, compliance to Life Saving Rules, procedures and method statements, notification of construction, medicals, transport, access control, and incident management.

Disqualification risks:

• Any required OHS document omitted or not submitted.
• OHS documentation that fails to comply with legislative requirements.

OHS documentation will be evaluated against the Eskom SHE Specification. All listed items in the SHE evaluation report must be submitted and compliant. No numerical scoring or minimum score is stated in the provided document.

The purpose of the provided document is to assess whether bidders submitted the required occupational health and safety documentation as specified in the Eskom SHE Specification and that the documentation complies with legislative requirements. The reference documentation is Eskom SHE Specification, Form 74.

Required OHS documentation:

• Signed and authorised OH&S Policy.
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment procedure.
• Legal appointments.
• Resources, roles, responsibility and authority.
• Competency, training and awareness including induction procedure.
• Communication, participation and consultation procedure.
• Control of documents and records procedure.
• Emergency preparedness and response.
• Performance measurement and monitoring procedure.
• Evaluation of compliance.
• Non-conformity, corrective and preventative action procedure.
• Internal audits procedure.
• Valid letter of good standing / Workman's compensation.
• Baseline Risk Assessment.

SHE Plan must demonstrate at minimum:

• Indication of SHE competencies and appointments, including duties and responsibilities of appointed persons on site.
• Training plan, including SHE induction.
• Occupational hygiene.
• SHE communications and meetings, including daily safe task instructions and project safety meetings.
• Management of contractors and suppliers.
• Health and safety inspections and audits.
• Visible Felt Leadership Inspections by contractor's senior management.
• SHE surveillance, measurements and monitoring.
• Operational control procedures.
• Management of personal protective clothing.
• Handling and control of dangerous and hazardous substances.
• High risk activities.
• Emergency preparedness, evacuation and rescue plan.
• Legal and other requirements.
• Housekeeping requirements.
• Substance abuse management.
• Document and record control.
• Maintenance arrangements of machinery and equipment.
• Workers' welfare facilities.
• Compliance to Life Saving Rules (implementation, monitoring, enforcement and disciplinary processes).
• Fall Protection Plan.
• Incident Management.
• Smoking policy.
• Transportation of employees to and from site.
• Health and Safety Organogram.

SHE File must include:

• Past health and safety performance (12 months progressive).
• Inspections and audits program (templates).
• Program of compliance to Life Saving Rules.
• Procedures and method statements.
• Notification of construction (template).
• Medicals (copy of any medical).
• Transport.
• Access control.
• Incident Management.

Mandatory compliance evidence:

• All OHS documentation listed above must be submitted and comply with legislative requirements.
• Valid letter of good standing / Workman's Compensation.
• OHS documentation must comply with the Eskom SHE Specification and legislative requirements.

Evaluation of compliance: bidders must demonstrate that they have submitted all required OHS documentation as per the SHE evaluation report.

The scope, as stated in the tender title, is the supply, delivery and offloading of microgrid/solar PV components and structures, on an as-and-when-required basis, for a duration of five years. No additional scope details are provided in this document.

Closing date:

• The source document does not state a closing date for this tender; the tender record lists 23 November 2026 at 08:00 as the closing date and time.

No named contacts or submission address are provided in the document.

Returnable documents:

• SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure, Annexure A): declares whether the bidder or any director, trustee, shareholder, member, partner or controlling-interest holder is employed by the state, has a relationship with anyone at the procuring institution, or holds an interest in a related enterprise. Must be completed, signed, and returned with the bid; false or incomplete disclosure may lead to disqualification.
• Persons listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers are automatically disqualified.

Disqualification risks:

• Any false or incomplete disclosure made in SBD 4 may result in rejection of the bid or action under the applicable PFMA SCM instruction.

Pre-qualification:

• Bidders on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers are automatically disqualified.
• Compliance with the SBD 4 declaration is mandatory; false or incomplete disclosures may lead to rejection.

Evaluation structure:

• The standard PPPFA preference point system applies (80/20 or 90/10 split) — specific split and minimum qualifying score are not stated in this document.

The only tender-specific detail is the tender title: Supply, delivery and offloading of microgrid/solar PV components and structures, on an as-and-when-required basis for a duration of five years. No quantities, locations, or service levels are stated in this document.

No specific compliance requirements (e.g., CSD, tax, CIDB, B-BBEE) are stated in this document.

The document only indicates that bidders on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers are automatically disqualified, and that the information in SBD 4 must be true and complete. No other evaluation criteria are provided.

The tender is for the supply, delivery and offloading of microgrid/solar PV components and structures, on an as-and-when-required basis, for a duration of 5 years. The document focuses on the OHS evaluation of service providers, contractors and suppliers.

No named contacts are provided in the document.

Bidders must submit all required occupational health and safety documentation with their bid. Returnable documents include:

• A signed and authorised OH&S Policy.
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment procedure.
• Legal appointments.
• Resources, roles, responsibility and authority documentation.
• Competency, training and awareness including induction procedure.
• Communication, participation and consultation procedure.
• Control of documents and records procedure.
• Emergency preparedness and response procedure.
• Performance measurement and monitoring procedure.
• Evaluation of compliance.
• Non-conformity, corrective and preventative action procedure.
• Internal audits procedure.
• A valid letter of good standing / Workman's Compensation.
• Baseline Risk Assessment.
• A SHE Plan addressing all listed items, including SHE competencies, training plan, operational control procedures, management of PPE, handling of dangerous substances, high-risk activities, emergency preparedness, legal requirements, maintenance arrangements, and compliance with Life Saving Rules.
• A SHE File including past health and safety performance (12 months progressive), inspections and audits programme, programme of compliance to Life Saving Rules, procedures and method statements, medicals, transport, and incident management.
• COVID-19 requirements: policy, SDS sheet for sanitizer, and emergency preparedness plan.

Each item must be complete and compliant; missing or non-compliant documentation may affect the bid evaluation.

Bidders are evaluated on the submission and compliance of the occupational health and safety documentation as per the SHE Specification, Form 74. No scoring split, preference point system, or minimum qualifying score is stated.

The tender is for the supply, delivery and offloading of microgrid/solar PV components and structures, on an as-and-when-required basis, for a duration of 5 years. The document provided focuses solely on the OHS evaluation of service providers, contractors and suppliers.

Bidders must provide the following OHS documentation as part of compliance:

• Signed and authorised OH&S Policy.
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment procedure.
• Legal appointments.
• Emergency preparedness and response.
• Non-conformity, corrective and preventative action procedure.
• Valid letter of good standing / Workman's Compensation.
• Baseline Risk Assessment.
• SHE Plan and SHE File addressing the listed items.
• COVID-19 policy and related documentation.

No CSD, tax, or B-BBEE requirements are stated in the provided document.

Required OHS documentation also includes a non-conformity, corrective and preventative action procedure, and a valid letter of good standing / Workman's Compensation.

The evaluation is based on compliance with the SHE Specification, Form 74. No scoring split or minimum qualifying score is stated.

Eskom requires all contractors (including suppliers, vendors, service providers and consultants) to comply with its Contractor Health and Safety Requirements (Standard 32-136). The standard sets out minimum safety, health and environmental obligations to protect workers, the public and the environment. Contractors are responsible for their own compliance and that of their appointed subcontractors, and must adhere to all applicable South African legislation and Eskom policies and procedures.

Contractors must develop method statements or written safe work procedures for high-risk tasks, conduct risk assessments before work commences, and implement safe systems of work. Pre-task planning and toolbox talks are required to ensure team understanding of tasks, risks and control measures.

A competent person is defined as having knowledge, training, experience and qualifications specific to the work. Health and safety officers must be competent and, where required, registered with a statutory body approved by the Chief Inspector. Construction project managers and supervisors must be registered with SACPCMP where applicable.

Material and equipment used or purchased must conform to manufacturer and legislative health and safety requirements. Where reclaimed material is authorised, it must meet the same safety requirements as new. Eskom and/or the designer/agent/client determine the acceptability of workmanship. Quality management systems should align with ISO 9001.

Eskom's Contractor Health and Safety Requirements (Standard 32-136) apply to all contractors, suppliers, vendors and consultants. Contractors must:

• Comply with the OHS Act, Construction Regulations, NEMA, and all applicable SA legislation.
• Conduct risk assessments (baseline and on-going) for all work tasks.
• Provide written safe work procedures or method statements for high-risk activities.
• Appoint a competent health and safety officer where required by the OHS Act or MHS Act.
• Ensure employees are trained, supervised, and medically fit.
• Maintain and keep available a SHE file (site-specific).
• Adhere to Eskom's Life-Saving Rules (open/isolate/test/earth, hook up at heights, buckle up, be sober, permit to work).
• Comply with statutory appointments per Eskom Standard 32-296.
• Where construction work is performed, project managers and supervisors must be registered with SACPCMP.
• Joint venture partners must each comply and sign a Section 37(2) agreement.

Eskom's Contractor Health and Safety Requirements (Standard 32-136) impose minimum legislative and organisational safety obligations on all contractors, aiming for Zero Harm. Key requirements include: risk assessments before and during work, record keeping and SHE files, adherence to Life-Saving Rules, incident investigation and reporting, training and toolbox talks, appointment of competent health and safety officers, site facilities and public safety measures, emergency preparedness, occupational health and hygiene (including hearing conservation at 85 dBA), auditing and inspections, safe handling of hazardous materials and chemicals, machinery and equipment safety, working at heights, excavations, confined spaces, barricading, explosives, permit to work, NDT, work near public roads, work stoppage for unsafe conditions, substance abuse prevention, statistical reporting, housekeeping, signage and colour coding, PPE, and environmental care.

Contractors have a duty of care to the environment, must prevent pollution or degradation, and must minimise and rectify any harm. Compliance with NEMA and the National Environmental Management: Waste Act is required. Asbestos handling must follow the Asbestos Regulations of the OHS Act. Noise exposure above an 8-hour rating level of 85 dBA requires a hearing conservation programme.

Contractors remain accountable for the health and safety of any appointed subcontractors, and the relationship is governed by contractual arrangements. For joint ventures, each partner must fulfil all SHE requirements and be a signatory to a Section 37(2) agreement. Each company is liable for its own contraventions. Violation of Eskom's Life-Saving Rules is treated seriously and dealt with through the disciplinary process.

Contractors must comply with all applicable occupational health and safety legislation and Eskom policies and procedures. They must conduct risk assessments, appoint competent health and safety officers, ensure employees are trained and supervised, and maintain SHE files. Contractors are responsible for their own and their subcontractors' compliance. Statutory appointments must comply with legislative requirements and Eskom Standard 32-296.