Epc contract for green hydrogen generation plant integration at eskom’s eric rosherville

Submit a comprehensive Health and Safety (SHE) plan meeting Eskom’s minimum requirements and all applicable legislation. Maintain a consolidated SHE file for each work site, to be handed over to the Eskom project manager upon project completion. Appointed contractors must compile and maintain their own SHE files, which must be consolidated into the principal contractor’s file. Ensure all submissions include: documented risk assessments, method statements, and proof of SHE costing integration in the bid. Non-compliance with SHE plan submission or file consolidation will disqualify the bid.

Evaluation follows a three-stage process: 1. Hazard identification, 2. Risk evaluation, 3. Implementation of control measures. Scoring prioritizes: capacity to manage health and safety, appointment of competent staff (e.g., SACPCMP-registered safety officers), and detailed costing for SHE measures in the bid. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with Eskom’s SHE specification (240-RTD-793) and legislative requirements. Minimum threshold: full adherence to OHS Act, NEMA, and Eskom’s Life-saving Rules.

Engineer, procure, and construct a modular water electrolysis hydrogen generation plant at Eskom Research and Innovation Centre (ERIC), Rosherville, integrated with the existing renewable power plant (solar PV + BESS). Scope includes five sub-systems: 1. Electrical Configuration, 2. Energy Management System, 3. Hydrogen Production (water demineralisation, electrolysis, and storage), 4. H2 Storage, 5. H2 End-use Workstation. Must comply with Eskom’s Hydrogen Systems Standard (240-56227413). Project duration: 3 years. Additional requirements: risk-based PPE, daily pre-task risk assessments, toolbox talks, and adherence to Eskom’s SHEQ Policy (32-727).

Itemize SHE costs in the bid, including: training (induction, task-specific, medical surveillance), provision and maintenance of risk-based PPE, safety equipment purchases, and environmental management (e.g., rehabilitation, waste disposal). Costs must align with Eskom’s SHE specification (32-136) and be justified in the health and safety plan. Failure to include SHE costing may result in disqualification.

Mandatory compliance: 1. Sign Section 37(2) OHS Act agreement at award. 2. Register with SACPCMP (South African Council for the Project & Construction Management Professions). 3. Valid Letter of Good Standing (LoG) from the Compensation Commissioner (COID Act) for principal and all appointed contractors. 4. Adhere to OHS Act, NEMA, National Water Act, National Road Traffic Act, and municipal by-laws. 5. Zero tolerance for non-compliance with Eskom’s six Life-saving Rules (240-62196227). 6. Implement a substance abuse program with 0% alcohol/drug limit on site. 7. Appoint a full/part-time safety officer (SACPCMP-registered). 8. Maintain a health and safety file per site, including drawings, materials, and contractor details. 9. Conduct pre-employment, periodic, and exit medicals via a registered Occupational Health Practitioner.

Eskom Representative: Thokozani Mngomezulu. Document issued on 17-Apr-25.

Submit a completed and signed Form A. Include a draft Contract Quality Plan (aligned with ISO 10005) and a draft Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) or Quality Control Plan (QCP) specific to the chemical analysis scope. Failure to include these may result in disqualification.

Evaluation is based on a Quality Management System (QMS) assessment divided into five sections: Section A (QMS documentation: manual, policy, objectives, document control, nonconformity, corrective action, internal audit) with a score of 7; Section B (Evidence of QMS operation: roles, responsibilities, external provider control) with a score of 2; Section C (Contract Quality Plan) with a score of 1; Section D (Quality Control Plan/ITP for chemical analysis) with a score of 1; Section E (Form A completion) with a score of 1. Total possible score: 12.

Engineer, procure, and construct a water electrolysis hydrogen generation plant integrated with an existing renewable power plant for green hydrogen production. Key deliverables: 1. Draft Contract Quality Plan (specific to scope). 2. Draft Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) or Quality Control Plan (QCP) for performing chemical analysis of three chemicals.

Compliance with ISO 9001:2015 is mandatory. Required evidence: 1. Documented QMS (manual, scope, quality policy, and objectives approved by top management). 2. Control of documented information (Clause 7.5). 3. Nonconforming outputs and corrective action procedures (Clause 8.7 and 10.2). 4. Internal audit documentation (Clause 9.2). 5. Defined roles, responsibilities, and authorities (organization chart, Clause 5.3). 6. Control of externally provided processes, products, and services (Clause 8.4).

Upon contract commencement, submit a schedule of key deliverables and dates for approval. During tendering, bidders must provide: 1. Proof of EPC experience in electrolysis/hydrogen storage: project name, client, description, duration, performance, value, and contactable references. 2. Full company profile and work experience for all proposed sub-contractors, with clearly defined scopes. 3. OEM details for major equipment (electrolyser, storage, etc.), including local agent information, service/maintenance capability, spares holding, and OEM-end-user communication channels. 4. Detailed CVs for all key personnel (design, construction, commissioning, operation) and a project organogram. 5. Evidence of compliance with Eskom Hydrogen Systems Standard (240-56227413), including P&IDs, control philosophy, and detailed maintenance manuals. 6. Long-term storage procedure for spare cell stack/set (5-year storage). 7. Quality Control Plans (QCP) and Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) with hold points for review. Disqualification risk: Failure to provide any of the above or non-compliance with Eskom standards.

Evaluation is based on: 1. Technical experience: Proven EPC track record in electrolysis and hydrogen storage plants (weighted heavily). 2. Personnel: Qualifications and experience of proposed team (CVs evaluated; replacements require Eskom approval). 3. Compliance: Adherence to Eskom Hydrogen Systems Standard (240-56227413), OSH Act, and other referenced standards. 4. Design and integration: Quality of proposed solution for modular, containerized plant with 24kg/day output, 99.9% purity, 27 bar pressure, and integration with existing PV/BESS. 5. Maintenance and support: Local agent capabilities, spares availability, OEM support channels, and training plans. 6. Safety and quality: Hazardous zone classification, QCP/ITP, and defect liability period (52 weeks). Minimum threshold: Non-compliance with any mandatory standard or missing critical documentation may result in disqualification.

Scope: EPC contract for a modular, containerized Renewable Hydrogen Facility (RHF) at Eskom Research and Innovation Centre (ERIC), Rosherville. Key deliverables: 1. Five sub-systems: Electrical configuration, Energy Management System, Hydrogen production (including water demineralization and storage), H2 storage (max 80m³ at 27 bar), and H2 end-use workstation. 2. Technology: PEM or AEM electrolysis preferred; Pressurised Alkaline Electrolyser as alternative. 3. Capacity: ~24kg/day hydrogen at 99.9% purity, dew point ≤50°C at 101.4 kPa, minimum pressure of 27 bar (no compression). 4. Integration: Must interface with existing 400kW PV plant and 2.2MWh BESS (two units: 1.2MWh/200kW and 1MWh/200kW). 5. Plant design: Containerized with HVAC to control temperature/humidity and prevent gas accumulation. Must include: dedicated control system, bulk storage control system, interfaces between systems, on-line monitoring of cell stack health, and automatic nitrogen purging for safety. 6. Energy management: Flexible, adjustable system to simulate renewable load profiles and enable load-following of PV plant output. 7. Auxiliary systems: Water demineralization plant (with conductivity monitoring and flushing facility), H2 gas dryer, heat exchangers, de-oxidiser with heating element, and closed-loop cooling for cell stacks and gas. 8. Safety: Inert gas purging, fire detection/protection (compliant with ERIC’s existing systems), and hazardous zone classification. 9. Testing: Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and Site Integration Testing (SIT) per IEC 62381. 10. Mobility: Plant must be relocatable (temporary/mobile design). 11. End-use: Laboratory-style testing facility with 5 test benches. 12. Documentation: As-built drawings, operating/maintenance procedures, training manuals, and critical spares list required at handover.

1. Standards compliance: Must adhere to Eskom Hydrogen Systems Standard (240-56227413), OSH Act, and all referenced standards (e.g., ISO 9001, SANS 10108, IEC 62381). 2. Quality management: ISO 9001 certification and adherence to Eskom Engineering Quality Manual (240-53665024) and QM58 procedures. 3. Safety: Occupational Health and Safety Act compliance; hazardous zone classification report required before procurement. 4. Professional registration: All design and engineering work must be performed by ECSA-registered professionals adhering to ECSA Code of Conduct and Construction Regulations. 5. Documentation: Quality Control Plans (QCP), Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), and Vendor Document Submission Schedule (VDSS) must be submitted for approval. 6. Maintenance: 52-week defect liability period post-handover; contractor must supply all special tools, consumables for 48-hour repairs (first 2 years), and a spare cell stack/set prepared for 5-year storage. 7. Training: Contractor must provide on-site and classroom training until Eskom personnel are certified competent (minimum 1 month). 8. Local content: Local agent details for major equipment must be provided, including service/maintenance capability and spares holding.

• Clarification Meeting: 02 June 2026 at 10:00 (Meet at 09:45 at Main Reception, Eskom Research, Testing and Development, Lower Germiston Road, Johannesburg).
• Site Visit: 03 June 2026 at 10:00 (Meet at 09:45 at Main Gate, Kusile Power Station, Mpumalanga).
• Clarification Query Deadline: 05 working days before the tender closing date.
• Tender Closing Date: 17 July 2026 at 10:00.

• Eskom Representative: Jeanette Makume
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 011 800 5642

• Submit electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal (https://etendering.eskom.co.za/).
• Documents must be uploaded into specific folders: Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other.
• All documents must be in PDF format. Pricing schedules must be provided in both PDF and Excel formats.
• Maximum upload size per document is 500MB; total submission limit is 4GB.
• No ZIP or condensed files are permitted.
• Ensure submission status is marked as 'complete' before the deadline.
• Late tenders will not be accepted.
• If resubmitting, only the latest version will be considered.

• Evaluation follows a two-stage process: Functionality (Technical) and Price/Preference.
• Functionality: 100% weight, with a minimum threshold of 80%. Failure to meet this threshold results in disqualification.
• Price: Scored out of 90 points.
• Specific Goals (B-BBEE): Scored out of 10 points based on the 90/10 system.
• Pricing evaluation includes VAT, arithmetic corrections, and Net Present Value (NPV) comparisons where applicable.

• Scope: Engineer, procure, and construct a water electrolysis hydrogen generation plant.
• Integration: Must be integrated with an existing renewable power plant for green H2 production at Eric Rosherville.
• Duration: 3 years.
• Technical evaluation details are provided in Annexure K.

• Performance Security: Performance Bond (Demand Guarantee) and Parent Company Guarantee required.
• Financial Institutions: Must select at least two from the approved list (Standard Bank, FNB, or ABSA).
• Payment Terms: 30 days from receipt of undisputed invoice for contracts under R50 million.
• Financial Viability: Submission of annual financial statements is a compulsory contractual requirement for CIDB-related transactions from R30,000 (excl. VAT).

• CSD Registration: Mandatory.
• Tax: Tax evaluation questionnaire required to determine personal service provider status.
• B-BBEE: Valid certificate, sworn affidavit, or CIPC affidavit required for preference points.
• CIDB: CSDG requirements apply for contracts R5 million+ or Grade 7+ works.
• Safety/Environmental: COIDA certificate, OHS plan, Baseline Risk Assessment, and Environmental Management Plan required.
• Local Content: SBD 6.2 and Annexures G1-G4 required if designated materials are included.

Key dates: Site access: 20 November 2026. Contract start date: 01 November 2026. Programme submission deadline: within two weeks of contract start date. Completion of detail designs: 31 March 2027. Procurement of all plant items: 30 September 2027. Construction completion: 30 March 2028. Commissioning and testing completion: 30 April 2028. Overall project completion: 30 April 2028. Defects date: 52 weeks after completion. Defect correction period: 1 week (extendable for complex defects by agreement).

Employer: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd (Reg No. 2002/015527/30). Registered office: Megawatt Park, Maxwell Drive, Sandton, Johannesburg. Project Manager and Supervisor contact details are to be provided in the Contract Data (currently unspecified in the document). Adjudicator: Selected from the ICE-SA Division of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering Panel of Adjudicators (www.ice-sa.org.za) or appointed by AFSA if parties do not agree. Arbitration: Conducted under the latest edition of Rules for the Conduct of Arbitrations by The Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) in Johannesburg.

Submit a completed 'Form of Offer and Acceptance' as the primary tender document. Alternative tenders must use a separate copy of this form. The successful bidder must, within two weeks of receiving the signed agreement, arrange delivery of: securities, bonds, guarantees, proof of insurance, and any other documentation required by the contract terms. Failure to comply constitutes a repudiation of the agreement. Covering letters are not part of the final contract; deviations must be recorded in the Schedule of Deviations.

Scope: Engineer, procure, construct, and commission a water electrolysis hydrogen generation plant integrated with the existing renewable power plant at Eskom Research and Innovation Center (ERIC) in Rosherville. Contractor must submit a programme for acceptance within two weeks of the contract start date. Revised programmes must be submitted at intervals no longer than one week. The works include: detail design, procurement of plant items, construction, and commissioning/testing. Risk Register must address: interface between hydrogen and other projects, and interface with other contractors on site. Site boundaries and information are detailed in Part 4: Site Information. Weather data for Germiston (Johannesburg) must be recorded for cumulative rainfall, days with rainfall >10mm, days with temperature <0°C, and days with snow at 09:00 SAST.

Contract type: NEC3 Option A (Priced contract with activity schedule). Pricing: Total offered price (exclusive of VAT), VAT @15%, and total inclusive of VAT must be specified. Payment terms: Assessment interval is the 25th of each month, with payments made within four weeks. Interest rate: Prime rate (Standard Bank of SA) for Rand amounts; LIBOR for other currencies. Performance bond: 10% of contract price required. Retention: 10% of contract price (no retention-free amount). Price adjustment for inflation: Base date is one month prior to tender closing. Adjustment factor: 85% linked to SEISA Index, 15% non-adjustable. Delay damages: 0.03% per day of the total Prices for Construction for late completion of sections, capped at 10% of contract price. Currency: South African Rand (other currencies may apply for specific items).

B-BBEE: Contractor must notify Eskom within 7 days of any change in B-BBEE status and submit an updated verification certificate within 30 days. Failure to notify may result in termination. Joint ventures: All members are jointly and severally liable. Composition changes require Eskom’s written consent. Cession/assignment: Requires Eskom’s written consent. Health and safety: Contractor must comply with Construction Regulations 2014 (OHS Act) and may be appointed as Principal Contractor. Environmental compliance: Must adhere to all applicable environmental laws. Tax: VAT-registered contractors must include Eskom’s VAT number (4740101508) on all invoices. Insurance: Contractor must provide certificates for required insurances (e.g., loss/damage to works, equipment, liability). Nuclear liability: Eskom indemnifies contractor for nuclear damage unless due to contractor’s unlawful intent or unauthorised presence at Koeberg Nuclear Power Station. Asbestos: Contractor may stop work if asbestos is identified; Eskom manages asbestos per its Asbestos Standard. Ethics: Prohibited actions (corruption, fraud, collusion, obstruction) may result in termination.

• The EMP must be incorporated into the contract documents and kept on‑site at all times during construction.
• No specific tender submission forms, box locations or deadlines are provided in the EMP; follow the general tender instructions issued separately.
• Failure to include the EMP or to comply with its requirements may lead to disqualification or contract termination.

• Compliance with Eskom’s SHEQ Policy 32‑727 and ISO 14001:2025 is mandatory.
• The contractor will be assessed on adherence to all EMP clauses during the construction phase.
• Non‑compliance with any environmental requirement (e.g., waste disposal, spill response) will be scored negatively and may result in rejection.

• Scope: design, procurement and construction of the RT&D Renewable Hydrogen Facility.
• Environmental mitigation measures required for:

– Site clearing (no clearing of protected areas, topsoil stockpiling).

– Site establishment (camp, ablution facilities, waste bins, certified waste disposal).

– Hazardous material handling (oil, cement, chemicals) with labeling, storage limits (90 days), spill kits and emergency plans.

– Dust control (speed limits, watering, misting, wind barriers).

– Water management (no discharge to surface/groundwater, use of conservancy tanks, certified disposal).

– Fire prevention (operational fire‑fighting equipment, regular maintenance).

– Asbestos (if present) – only approved removal contractors, written notification to Dept of Labour, waste manifest, PPE and decontamination procedures.

• Post‑construction site rehabilitation to original condition, including topsoil reinstatement and removal of all waste within 30 days of completion.

• Contractor liable for all environmental remediation costs under the ‘polluter pays’ principle.
• Must cover waste disposal fees, transport, and provision of certified disposal certificates.
• No specific bond or guarantee details are provided in the EMP; refer to the main tender documents for financial security requirements.

• National Environmental Management Act (NEMA).
• National Water Act.
• Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Eskom Waste Management Standard 32‑245.
• ISO 14001:2025 environmental management system.
• Maintain an environmental incident register and submit disposal certificates for hazardous waste.
• Adhere to all referenced standards and procedures (e.g., Environmental Incident Management Procedure 240‑133087117).

• Submit all technical returnables listed in the tender documents.
• Include a signed contractual agreement between the tenderer and the electrolyser OEM (or an authorised South African VAR/agent).
• Provide a completed Deviation Schedule that clearly identifies any departures from NEC, VDSS or Eskom standards.
• Supply all technical data sheets, design drawings, operation & maintenance manuals and warranties in English.
• Attach an undertaking confirming that identified resources and the electrolyser specifications will not be changed after award.
• Failure to meet any mandatory returnable will result in disqualification.

• Two‑stage evaluation: a) Mandatory (gate‑keeper) criteria – assessed on a Yes/No basis; any ‘No’ leads to immediate disqualification. b) Qualitative technical criteria – scored 1 to 5 per Table 3, converted to a percentage.
• Minimum overall weighted technical score = 80 %.
• Specific sub‑criteria 2.1 and 2.2 also require at least an 80 % score; falling below this threshold disqualifies the tender regardless of the overall score.

• EPC scope: design, supply, installation, commissioning and hand‑over of a green hydrogen production plant at Eskom Research and Innovation Centre (ERIC).
• Electrolyser technology: preferred PEM or AEM; alternative pressurised alkaline accepted.
• Capacity: 50 kW–65 kW, 99.9 % H₂ purity, 27 bar operating pressure, load‑following capability.
• Performance: cell‑stack life > 8 years, minimum MTBF as per schedule, 2‑year warranty on stack and balance‑of‑plant.
• Must comply with Eskom Hydrogen Systems Standard (240‑56227413) and Specification for Renewable Hydrogen Facility (240‑RT&D‑151).
• Provide detailed data sheets, P&IDs, control philosophy, maintenance manuals and guarantee documents.

• Provide a binding OEM/VAR contractual agreement (no letter of intent).
• Key personnel must hold professional registration (ECSA or equivalent) for engineering, mechanical, electrical, C&I and civil disciplines.
• Fire detection/protection staff must be registered with SAQCC (or FDIA/FSIB).
• Certification for work on hazardous (Ex‑rated) locations and hydrogen plants is required.
• All submitted documentation must be in English.