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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Grootvlei Power Station - Grootvlei - Balfour - 2024
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
28 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-167321
ESKOM is inviting bids for the refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps – specifically seal oil, seal oil vacuum, stator coolant and ammonia dosing pumps – at grootvlei power station. The work is required on a routine, non-routine and as-when-required basis over a 5-year period, and must be performed to oem specifications. Bidders must achieve a minimum technical evaluation score of 70% and provide extensive evidence of relevant experience, personnel qualifications, method statements, quality control documentation, workshop facilities and testing capabilities.
Minimum technical evaluation score of 70% is required for a tender to be considered.
Bidders must provide an organogram clearly defining roles and responsibilities in the management hierarchy.
Personnel qualifications: Manager must have a National Diploma + 5 years' experience; Supervisors must have a National Technical Diploma + 5 years' experience; Artisans must have a Trade test certificate + 5 years' experience.
Bidders must provide a verifiable reference list of previous similar orders; the company must have been in the Oil Pumps maintenance, repair and refurbishment business for at least 3 years.
A detailed method statement must be provided addressing each work area, including equipment used, operations and maintenance problems, and planning to show work will be accomplished on schedule.
Bidders must provide detailed Quality Control Documentation outlining the quality process to be followed.
Bidders must provide 5 previous service reports and assessments on oil pump refurbishment, indicating or referencing the NDT procedure used and QCP completed.
Bidders must demonstrate compliance with minimum required workshop equipment and tooling via a report with pictures; Eskom will perform a physical verification of the workshop.
Bidders must provide 5 previous 'As received' inspection control reports with pictures showing equipment condition and any transportation damage.
Bidders must provide a procedure for handling, storage and preservation of material and components.
Bidders must provide 5 recent copies of testing reports or pressure test certificates for oil pumps from the past 3 years.
Unacceptable technical risk: unavailable proof of personnel qualification will disqualify the bidder.
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Date & Time
Monday, 14 September 2026 - 10:00
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Grootvlei Power Station - Grootvlei - Balfour - 2024
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Annexure B.pdf
Refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps — including seal oil pumps, seal oil vacuum pumps, stator coolant pumps, and ammonia dosing pumps — at Grootvlei Power Station, under a five-year contract. The document provided is an acknowledgement form for Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements, not the full tender specification.
C1 1 TSC3 Offer Acceptance.doc
Eskom is procuring the refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary pumps — seal oil pumps, seal oil vacuum pumps, stator coolant pumps, and ammonia dosing pumps — at Grootvlei Power Station, under a five-year as-and-when required contract.
ENVIRO~1.PDF
Refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps, including seal oil pumps, seal oil vacuum pumps, stator coolant pumps, and ammonia dosing pumps, at Grootvlei Power Station over a five-year period.
C1 2a TSC3 Data by Employer.doc
Eskom seeks a contractor for the refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps—seal oil pumps, seal oil vacuum pumps, stator coolant pumps, and ammonia dosing pumps—at Grootvlei Power Station on an as-and-when-required basis over a 60-month service period. The contract is a NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3) with a priced contract with price list, task order option, and various secondary options including low service damages and limitation of liability.
PUMPSS~1.PDF
Eskom is procuring a five-year contract for the refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps at Grootvlei Power Station, covering seal oil pumps, seal oil vacuum pumps, stator coolant pumps, and ammonia dosing pumps. The work includes routine and non-routine maintenance on various turbine oil pumps (Francis turbine, mechanical, AC control, AC booster, AC bearing oil, and DC pumps) and is classified as high risk from an occupational health and safety perspective.
240-12~1.PDF
Refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps — seal oil pumps, seal oil vacuum pumps, stator coolant pumps and ammonia dosing pumps — at Grootvlei Power Station, under a five-year contract for Eskom. The tender is issued by Eskom's Quality Department and includes mandatory quality management and quality control deliverables.
SUPPLI~1.DOC
E-TEND~1.DOC
C0 TSC3 Contract Cover Pages.doc
The document is a cover page for an NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3) issued by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd for the refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps, seal oil pumps, seal oil vacuum pumps, stator coolant pumps, and ammonia dosing pumps at Grootvlei Power Station over a five-year period on an as-and-when-required basis.
C1 2b TSC3 Data by Contractor.doc
Refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps, seal oil pumps, seal oil vacuum pumps, stator coolant pumps, and ammonia dosing pumps at Grootvlei Power Station under a five-year contract.
32-726~1.PDF
Eskom Generation is procuring a five-year contract for the refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps—seal oil pumps, seal oil vacuum pumps, stator coolant pumps, and ammonia dosing pumps—at Grootvlei Power Station. The contract also covers routine and non-routine maintenance services on various turbine oil pumps, including Francis turbine, mechanical, AC control, AC booster, AC bearing oil, and DC pumps. Bidders must comply with a comprehensive OHS specification, including legal appointments, risk assessments, and adherence to Eskom's life-saving rules.
C31TSC~1.DOC
Eskom Grootvlei Power Station requires the refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps — seal oil pumps, seal oil vacuum pumps, stator coolant pumps and ammonia dosing pumps — on an as-and-when-required basis for a 5-year period. The contractor must collect damaged pumps from site, strip, assess, repair, test and return them, with work authorised by task orders and subject to quality hold points.
Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Turbine Aux Oil Pumps - 28 August 2026 - Draft.pdf
Eskom is procuring the refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps, including seal oil pumps, seal oil vacuum pumps, stator coolant pumps, and ammonia dosing pumps, for Grootvlei Power Station under a five-year contract. The tender is open to all eligible suppliers and will be evaluated using a functionality threshold and the 80/20 preferential procurement system.
240-10~1.PDF
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E-TEND~2.DOC
240-109253698 CQP Template.pdf
Refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps — seal oil pumps, seal oil vacuum pumps, stator coolant pumps and ammonia dosing pumps — at Grootvlei Power Station under a five-year contract. The document is a Contract Quality Plan template that the successful supplier must complete and maintain.
C2 TSC3 Option A Pricing Data.doc
Refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary pumps—seal oil pumps, seal oil vacuum pumps, stator coolant pumps, and ammonia dosing pumps—at Grootvlei Power Station over a five-year period. The contract is priced under NEC3 TSC Option A, with a Price List of activities and provisional quantities.
TEC for Turb-Gen oil Pumps.pdf
Refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps — seal oil pumps, seal oil vacuum pumps, stator coolant pumps and ammonia dosing pumps — at Grootvlei Power Station, under a five-year contract for routine and non-routine work as required.
FORMAT~1.PDF
Eskom is procuring refurbishment and maintenance services for turbine auxiliary pumps—seal oil pumps, seal oil vacuum pumps, stator coolant pumps, and ammonia dosing pumps—at Grootvlei Power Station, under a five-year contract. The tender includes pre-award quality requirements and post-award quality management clauses aligned with ISO 9001.
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Compliance Requirements
Source: E-TEND~2.DOC (unknown)No document content found in ZIP archive
Description
Source: C2 TSC3 Option A Pricing Data.doc (unknown)The document provided is only Part 2: Pricing Data (TSC3 Option A) for the refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps at Grootvlei Power Station. It contains pricing assumptions and the price list for four pump types (seal oil, seal oil vacuum, stator coolant, ammonia dosing) over a 5-year period. No general scope description beyond the pump types and quantities is included.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: C2 TSC3 Option A Pricing Data.doc (unknown)No eligibility criteria specified
Technical Specifications
Source: C2 TSC3 Option A Pricing Data.doc (unknown)The tender covers refurbishment and delivery of four types of turbine auxiliary oil pumps at Grootvlei Power Station over a 5-year period. Specific pump types and quantities are detailed in the pricing schedule (C2.2):
All refurbishment work must include NDT, technical reporting, and replacement of routine sacrificial wear spares (seals, gaskets, bearings, etc.) as part of the reassembly rates.
Financial Requirements
Source: C2 TSC3 Option A Pricing Data.doc (unknown)Pricing is under NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3) Option A – a priced contract. The Price List (C2.2) must be completed with rates and totals for each item. Items may be priced as lump sums or as rates multiplied by expected quantities. No adjustment to lump-sum items if quantities change; only compensation events can change prices. The Price List is a pricing document only – service instructions are in the Service Information. The contractor must link Price List items to operations in the first Clause 21.2 plan. No bond, guarantee, or payment terms are stated in the provided document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: C2 TSC3 Option A Pricing Data.doc (unknown)No specific requirements found
Technical Specifications
Source: C1 2b TSC3 Data by Contractor.doc (unknown)|Clause |Statement |Data |
Description
Source: 240-12~1.PDF (TENDER)The tender covers maintenance services on a routine, non-routine, and as-and-when-required basis for seal oil pumps, seal oil vacuum pumps, stator coolant pumps, and ammonia dosing pumps at Grootvlei Power Station. The contract period is 5 years.
Contact Information
Source: 240-12~1.PDF (TENDER){"name":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"department":"ies ( Quality/Product related risks, not OHS risks) 1","address":null}
Submission Guidelines
Source: 240-12~1.PDF (TENDER)Returnable documents: Form A must be completed and signed. No other returnable forms are specified in the provided document. Submission method and address are not stated.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 240-12~1.PDF (TENDER)Quality requirements are evaluated with a pass/fail indicator (Yes=1) across five sections: A (ISO 9001 QMS certification or documented QMS complying with ISO 9001), B (Evidence of QMS in operation, including documented information for roles, vendor management, risk/opportunities, materials certificates, and resources), C (Draft Contract Quality Plan), D (Quality Control Plan/ITP on similar work), and E (Form A completed and signed, plus documented NDT performance). Bidders must meet all applicable criteria. No scoring weights or minimum qualifying scores are stated beyond the indicator system.
Technical Specifications
Source: 240-12~1.PDF (TENDER)Scope: Refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps — seal oil pumps, seal oil vacuum pumps, stator coolant pumps, and ammonia dosing pumps at Grootvlei Power Station, for a 5-year period. Maintenance services on routine, non-routine, and as-and-when-required basis. Quality requirements include providing materials/product test certificates, adequate resources (rigging/lifting equipment with maintenance records, appropriate transportation with maintenance records), and documented NDT performance.
Quality Management
Source: 240-12~1.PDF (TENDER)The quality requirements document was issued on 19/02/2025. No other quality-related dates are stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 240-12~1.PDF (TENDER)Bidders must hold a valid ISO 9001 certificate from an approved and authorised certification authority with recognised international accreditation, with the certificate scope defined and relevant, and the certificate must be valid (not expired). Alternatively, bidders may provide objective evidence of a documented QMS complying with ISO 9001. Bidders must complete and sign Form A. No other eligibility criteria (e.g. CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level, CIDB grading) are stated in the provided document.
Section
Source: 240-12~1.PDF (TENDER)Quality requirements are evaluated using a Yes=1 indicator across sections: A (ISO 9001 certification or documented QMS), B (QMS in operation), C (Draft Contract Quality Plan), D (Quality Control Plan/ITP), and E (Form A and NDT documentation). Each section has a score; the document does not specify a minimum pass mark or weighting beyond the indicator.
Description
Source: Annexure B.pdf (unknown)The main contractor/supplier must provide notification to Eskom prior to the appointment of contractors or suppliers for the commencement of work.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Annexure B.pdf (unknown)Returnable document: Annexure B (Acknowledgement Form for Eskom OHS legal and other requirements) must be completed, signed by an authorised person (CEO/Director/Managing Director), witnessed by two witnesses, and submitted with the bid. The form acknowledges understanding of and compliance with Eskom OHS requirements.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Annexure B.pdf (unknown)The bidder must sign and submit the Annexure B acknowledgement form confirming understanding and compliance with Eskom OHS requirements. No other evaluation criteria are stated in the provided document.
Technical Specifications
Source: Annexure B.pdf (unknown)The main contractor/supplier must demonstrate the process and selection criteria applied when appointing contractors and suppliers, and provide notification to Eskom prior to appointing contractors or suppliers for commencement of work. The main supplier is accountable for managing its contractors/suppliers to ensure compliance with legal and Eskom requirements.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Annexure B.pdf (unknown)The supplier/contractor/tenderer must understand and comply with the following OHS requirements when working at or rendering a service to Eskom (not limited to these):
After contract award, the supplier must fully align its processes to Eskom's OHS requirements (policies, procedures, standards).
Penalties will be enforced on the main supplier for non-conformance to Eskom and/or statutory OHS requirements.
All employees (contractors/suppliers) must undergo the relevant Eskom induction.
The main contractor/supplier must:
Eskom reserves the right to verify compliance and may request copies of testimonials/references and contact details of clients (including Eskom) for previous similar work.
Health & Safety
Source: Annexure B.pdf (unknown)The Annexure B acknowledgement form must be completed with the company/supplier name, name of the authorised person (CEO/Director/Managing Director), signature, date, and two witness signatures.
Contractual Terms
Source: Annexure B.pdf (unknown)The main contractor/supplier must:
Description
Source: FORMAT~1.PDF (unknown)The tender covers maintenance services on Seal Oil Pumps, Seal Oil Vacuum Pumps, Stator Coolant Pumps, and Ammonia Dosing Pumps.
Submission Guidelines
Source: FORMAT~1.PDF (unknown)Returnable documents: The tenderer must complete and sign the Tenderer's Quality Representative section of the tender document, acknowledging and accepting Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements as per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001 Standard. No other returnable forms are stated in the provided document.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: FORMAT~1.PDF (unknown)The tenderer must complete and sign the Quality Representative section of the tender document. No other eligibility criteria are stated in the provided document.
Methodology
Source: FORMAT~1.PDF (unknown)The tenderer must comply with ISO 9001 clauses covering context of the organisation, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluations, and improvement, as well as quality principles including customer focus, leadership, engagement of people, process approach, improvement, evidence-based decision making, and relationship management.
Quality Management
Source: FORMAT~1.PDF (unknown)Post-contract award, Eskom will apply contract execution and supplier quality performance monitoring as per clause 3.7 of 240-105658000.
Compliance Requirements
Source: FORMAT~1.PDF (unknown)The tenderer must complete and sign the Tenderer's Quality Representative section to accept Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements as per 240-105658000 and ISO 9001 Standard. No other compliance requirements are stated in the provided document.
Section
Source: FORMAT~1.PDF (unknown)The tenderer must complete and sign the Quality Representative section of the tender document. No other evaluation criteria are stated in the provided document.
Description
Source: C1 2a TSC3 Data by Employer.doc (unknown)|Clause |Statement |Data |
Important Dates
Source: C1 2a TSC3 Data by Employer.doc (unknown)Closing date: 14 September 2026 at 10:00. No briefing or site visit dates are stated in the document.
Contact Information
Source: C1 2a TSC3 Data by Employer.doc (unknown)Employer: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd (reg no: 2002/015527/30), registered office at Megawatt Park, Maxwell Drive, Sandton, Johannesburg. No other contact details are provided in the document.
Submission Guidelines
Source: C1 2a TSC3 Data by Employer.doc (unknown)Returnable documents: all must be completed, signed and submitted with the quotation. The contract is an NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3) with main Option A (priced contract with price list), dispute resolution Option W1, and secondary Options X1, X2, X17, X18, X19 and Z. The Contractor must submit a first plan for acceptance within 1 week of the Contract Date. A tax invoice must be provided within one week of receiving a payment certificate. The Contractor must provide insurance certificates when requested. Disqualification risks: failure to submit required documents, late submission, or non-compliance with the ethics clause (Z11) prohibiting coercive, collusive, corrupt, fraudulent or obstructive actions.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: C1 2a TSC3 Data by Employer.doc (unknown)The contractor must be registered on the CSD (Central Supplier Database) and have a valid tax clearance (SARS TCS or tax pin). The contractor must comply with B-BBEE requirements; any change in B-BBEE status must be notified to the Employer within 7 days, and an updated verification certificate submitted within 30 days. The contractor must not cede, delegate, or assign any rights without written consent. If a joint venture, all parties are jointly and severally liable, and the key person must be notified within two weeks of the Contract Date. The contractor must comply with the ethics clause (Z11) prohibiting coercive, collusive, corrupt, fraudulent, or obstructive actions. The contractor must provide insurance certificates as required. The contractor must comply with the asbestos regulations and the Employer's Asbestos Standard. The contractor must submit a first plan within 1 week of the Contract Date. The contractor must provide a tax invoice within one week of receiving a payment certificate.
Technical Specifications
Source: C1 2a TSC3 Data by Employer.doc (unknown)The service is the refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps - seal oil pumps, seal oil vacuum pumps, stator coolant pumps and ammonia dosing pumps at Grootvlei Power Station for a period of 5 years on an as and when required basis. The Affected Property is Grootvlei Power Station. The service period is 60 months. The service information is in Part 3: Scope of Work and all documents and drawings to which it makes reference. Low service damages apply per Annexure A: delivery date for refurbishment of the pumps (weight 15%, target 0 days) - delay by 1 day = 5%, delay by 2-4 days = 7.5%, delay by 5 days or more = 10% of the task order/purchase order value. Non-conformance reports (NCR) issued to Contractor/NCR response overdue (weight 20%, target 0) - 2 NCRs = 5%, 4 NCRs = 7.5%, 6 NCRs = 10%. Poor workmanship (quality work) (weight 20%, target 0) - if pumps fail within 1 day after installation = 5%, within 2 days = 7.5%, within 3 days = 10%.
Financial Requirements
Source: C1 2a TSC3 Data by Employer.doc (unknown)The contract is a priced contract with price list. Payment is assessed 1 week after delivery, and payment occurs 30 days after assessment date. The currency is South African Rand. Interest on late payment is the publicly quoted prime rate of Standard Bank of South Africa (for Rand amounts) or LIBOR (for other currencies). The Contractor's liability for indirect or consequential loss is limited to R0.0 (zero Rand). The Contractor's total liability is limited to the total of the Prices at the Contract Date, except for additional excluded matters (defects due to design, manufacture outside the Affected Property, loss/damage to property other than Employer's, death/injury to persons, IP infringement) which are not limited. The Employer's liability for indirect or consequential loss is limited to R0.00. Insurance requirements: the Contractor must provide insurances as per Insurance Table A (loss/damage to Employer's property, Plant and Materials, Equipment, third-party liability, employer's liability) and the Employer provides insurances as per Insurance Table B (Assets All Risk, Contract Works, Environmental Liability, General and Public Liability, Transportation, Motor Fleet, Terrorism, Cyber Liability, Nuclear Material Damage, etc.).
Compliance Requirements
Source: C1 2a TSC3 Data by Employer.doc (unknown)CSD registration required. Valid tax clearance (SARS TCS or tax pin) required. B-BBEE compliance required; any change in B-BBEE status must be notified within 7 days and updated verification certificate submitted within 30 days. The contract includes an ethics clause (Z11) prohibiting coercive, collusive, corrupt, fraudulent or obstructive actions. The contractor must comply with the Employer's Asbestos Standard 32-303 and the Asbestos Regulations (GNR 155 of 10 February 2002). The contractor must comply with the Construction Regulations 2014 under the Occupational Health & Safety Act 85 of 1993. The contractor must provide insurance certificates as required. The contractor must not cede, delegate or assign without written consent. Joint ventures: all parties jointly and severally liable; key person must be notified within two weeks of Contract Date.
Description
Source: C0 TSC3 Contract Cover Pages.doc (unknown)The contract covers the refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps (seal oil pumps, seal oil vacuum pumps, stator coolant pumps, and ammonia dosing pumps) at Grootvlei Power Station, on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of 5 years.
Technical Specifications
Source: C0 TSC3 Contract Cover Pages.doc (unknown)The contract is for the refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps, specifically seal oil pumps, seal oil vacuum pumps, stator coolant pumps, and ammonia dosing pumps at Grootvlei Power Station. The work is on an as-and-when-required basis over a period of 5 years.
Description
Source: 240-10~1.PDF (unknown)This document is Eskom's Supplier Quality Management specification (240-105658000, Rev 3), which applies to all Eskom suppliers and sub-suppliers. It requires suppliers to develop, implement, maintain and continually improve a quality management system (QMS) conforming to ISO 9001. The specification forms part of all Eskom RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and contracts for products and services.
Important Dates
Source: 240-10~1.PDF (unknown){"closingDate":"17 October 2021"}
Contact Information
Source: 240-10~1.PDF (unknown){"name":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"department":"Supply Chain Management","address":null}
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 240-10~1.PDF (unknown)Unable to extract eligibility criteria
Technical Specifications
Source: 240-10~1.PDF (unknown)Title: Supplier Quality Management: Document Identifier: 240-105658000
Alternative Reference QM 58
Number:
Area of Applicability: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
Functional Area: Quality Management
Revision: 3
Total Pages: 28
Next Review Date: October 2024
Disclosure Controlled Disclosure
Classification:
Compiled by Supported by Functional Authorized by
Responsibility
SA Sambo P Dondashe L Meyer K Pather
Chief Advisor Middle Manager Acting Senior General Manager
Quality Quality Manager Quality Risk and
Management Management Management Sustainability
Date: 15/10/2021 Date: 15/10/2021 Date: 15/10/2021 Date: 17 October 2021
EDC TN Formatted 15.10.2021
Supplier Quality Management: Specification Unique Identifier: 240-105658000
Revision: 3
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Content
. Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Scope ............................................................................................................................... 3
2.1.1 Purpose ................................................................................................................. 3
2.1.2 Applicability ........................................................................................................... 3
2.1.3 Effective date ......................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Normative/Informative References ................................................................................... 3
2.2.1 Normative .............................................................................................................. 3
2.2.2 Informative............................................................................................................. 3
2.3 Definitions ........................................................................................................................ 4
2.4 Abbreviations ................................................................................................................... 5
2.5 Roles and Responsibilities ............................................................................................... 6
2.6 Process for Monitoring ...................................................................................................... 6
2.7 Related/Supporting Documents ........................................................................................ 6
3.1 Supplier and Sub-Supplier Quality Management System Requirements .......................... 7
3.2 Quality Plan ...................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Contract Quality Plan........................................................................................................ 8
3.4 Quality Control Plan ....................................................................................................... 10
3.5 Pre-Contract Award: Quality Requirement ...................................................................... 13
3.6 Main Supplier and Sub-supplier Capability and Capacity Assessment ........................... 16
3.7 Post-Contract Award ...................................................................................................... 17
3.7.1 Contract Execution .............................................................................................. 17
3.7.2 Supplier Quality Performance Monitoring Phase ................................................. 18
3.7.3 Supplier Quality Audit .......................................................................................... 18
3.8 Standard Conditions ....................................................................................................... 19
3.8.1 Rights of Access .................................................................................................. 19
3.8.2 Eskom Rights to Information ................................................................................ 20
3.8.3 Preservation ........................................................................................................ 21
3.8.4 Quality Audits Related Conditions ....................................................................... 25
3.8.5 Management of Nonconformities and Nonconforming Outputs Identified by
Eskom ................................................................................................................. 25
3.8.6 Special Processes ............................................................................................... 26
Acceptance ............................................................................................................................. 27
Revisions ................................................................................................................................ 27
Development Team ................................................................................................................ 27
Acknowledgements ................................................................................................................ 28
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user to ensure it is in line with the authorized version on the system.
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Reg No 2002/015527/30.
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The intention of this specification is to specify and describe the minimum quality requirements for all
existing and potential Eskom suppliers and define the quality criteria for the selection, evaluation,
vendor registration, management, monitoring, assessment and auditing of suppliers. Eskom’s
position is to partner with suppliers who fully demonstrate commitment to the development,
implementation, and maintenance of a quality management system (QMS) that conforms to the
requirements of ISO 9001 standard. The priority is to encourage suppliers to continually improve
their QMS and enhance service delivery by implementing and conforming to the standard.
2.1 Scope
2.1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this specification is to outline the requirements according to which suppliers shall
develop,
implement,
maintain, and
continually improve
a quality management system (QMS) based on ISO 9001, which should form the basis for conformity
to Eskom quality requirements and continually adhere to them throughout the duration of a contract
2.1.2 Applicability
This specification shall apply throughout Eskom Holdings Limited divisions, its subsidiaries,
suppliers, and sub-suppliers and shall form part of all Eskom requests for information (RFI)/ requests
for quotation (RFQ)/ requests for proposal (RFP), including contracts for the procurement of products
and services.
2.1.3 Effective date
Date of authorisation of the specification
2.2 Normative/Informative References
Parties using this document shall apply the most recent edition of the documents listed in the
following paragraphs.
2.2.1 Normative
[1] ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems – Requirements
[2] ISO 10005 Quality Management Systems – Guidelines for Quality Plans.
2.2.2 Informative
[3] ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems – Fundamentals and Vocabulary
[4] 32-727: Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) Policy
[5] ISO 10006 Quality Management Systems – Guidelines for Quality Management in Projects
Controlled disclosure
When downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the
user to ensure it is in line with the authorized version on the system.
No part of this document may be reproduced without the expressed consent of the copyright holder, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd,
Reg No 2002/015527/30.
Supplier Quality Management: Specification Unique Identifier: 240-105658000
Revision: 3
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[6] ISO 9004 Quality Management – Quality of an Organisation – Guidance to Achieve Sustained
Success
[7] 32-1033: Eskom’s Procurement and Supply Chain Management Policy
[8] 32-1034: Eskom’s Procurement and Supply Chain Management Procedure
[9] PPPFA: Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. )
[10] CIDB 1004: Best Practice Guideline A4: Evaluating Quality in Tender Submissions
[11] 240-12248652 Supplier Quality Management: List of Tender Returnables
[12] IAEA Safety Standard GS-R-3.1 Application of the Management System for Facilities and
Activities
[13] SANS 10845-1 Construction Procurement Part1: Processes, Methods and Procedures
2.3 Definitions
The vocabulary of ISO 9000 and the following definitions apply in the application of this specification.
2.3.1 Component: a constituent part of the product or sub-assembly of the product. The product
may comprise multiple individual components
2.3.2 Contract Quality Plan: a document of the supplier’s process for delivering the level of quality
required by the contract. It is a framework for the contractor’s process for delivering quality.
Purpose of a CQP is to outline how the results defined in the specifications will be achieved.
2.3.3 Hold Point: a predetermined stage in the quality control plan (QCP) beyond which work/
manufacturing shall not proceed without the attendance of, and written authorisation of, an
Eskom representative or Eskom inspection agency, whichever is applicable.
2.3.4 Intervention Points: those control points indicated by the various controlling bodies
concerned with the implementation of a specific QCP/ ITP. These can be in the form of
inspection, hold points, surveillances, witnesses, reviews and verifications.
2.3.5 Inspection Agency: an organisation or person appointed by Eskom for the purpose of
performing quality assurance/ quality control, monitoring, inspection and/ or expediting
services.
2.3.6 Level 1 Plant Items: equipment, whose failure has an effect on personnel safety and/ or
health, causes an environmental incident, cause a huge production loss or major equipment
damage. Equipment that are safety/ redundancy/ protective device or covered by statutory
regulations requirements.
2.3.7 Level 2 Plant Items: equipment, whose failure impacts plant availability and/or reliability,
causes significant costs or secondary damage.
2.3.8 Level 3 Plant Items: equipment that does not impact on personnel safety and/ or health,
environmental, cost, availability and/ or reliability of plant.
2.3.9 Nonconformity: a deficiency in material, composition, characteristic, or performance that
renders the quality of an item, component, or product unacceptable or indeterminate. The
term also covers a deficiency in, or deviation from/non-adherence to, the quality management
system requirements, prescribed production processes, and/or related documentation such
as procedures and instructions.
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2.3.10 Quality Plan: specification of the actions, responsibilities and associated resources to be
applied to a specific object.
2.3.11 Quality Control Plan: a document specifying the activities to be inspected throughout the
execution of the project, inclusive of test methods, procedures, and acceptance criteria (This
term is equivalent to QIP and ITP).
2.3.12 Requirement: the need or expectation that is stated, generally implied, or obligatory.
Requirements are generally specified in the purchase order and/or contract documentation,
but may not be limited to these.
2.3.13 Primary Plant (Power Plant): primary plant include High Voltage equipment situated inside
the control room (breakers, bus-bars, CT’s, VT’s and transformers).
2.3.14 Secondary Plant (Control Plant): secondary plant includes all equipment used to control
and protect the HV equipment on the primary plant side. (Protection, metering, AC/DC and
tele-control).
2.3.15 Special Process: is any production or service process which generates products or services
which cannot be measured, monitored, or verified prior to delivery and use.
2.3.16 Supplier: is a current or potential supplier, vendor, contractor, consultant, or service provider.
A supplier may be a natural or legal person and includes any employee acting within the
course and scope of his/her employment or any agent or manager acting for, or on behalf of,
or in the interests of, the person registered as supplier on the Eskom supplier database.
2.3.17 Sub-supplier: an organisation that provides a product/service to the supplier and/or that
enters into a subcontract and assumes some of the obligations of the supplier or prime
contractor.
2.3.18 Witness Point: a predetermined stage in the quality control plan where and inspection
activity will take place. Work may proceed, provided Eskom or its inspection agency has been
formally notified and confirmed that inspection is waived.
2.4 Abbreviations
Abbreviation Explanation
AIA Approved Inspection Authority
CA Corrective Action
CQP Contract Quality Plan
FIDIC Federation Internationale Des Ingenieurs- Conseils
FMECA Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis
HAZOP Hazard and Operability Study
ISO International Organisation for Standardisation
ITP Inspection and Test Plan
NC Nonconformity
NDT Non Destructive Testing
PMI Positive Material Identification
QCP Quality Control Plan
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Abbreviation Explanation
QMS Quality Management System
PQP Project Quality Plan
RFI Request for Information
RFQ Request for Quotation
RFP Request for Proposal
SHEQ Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality
SETA Skills Education Training Authorities
WPS Welding procedure specifications
WQR Welder’s Qualification Record
2.5 Roles and Responsibilities
Eskom Quality representative/ professional will select applicable requirements for existing and
potential Eskom suppliers using Form A (Tender and Contract Quality Requirements for Supplier
Quality Management: Specification 240-105658000/ QM 58 and Quality Requirements for ISO 9001
Standard).
The existing and/ or potential suppliers must complete, sign and return Form A with the other
returnable as listed in the List of Tender Returnable document (240-12248652). Other roles and
responsibilities for this standard are defined within the text of this specification.
2.6 Process for Monitoring
The application of this specification throughout Eskom shall be audited as per the management
system audit schedule.
2.7 Related/Supporting Documents
The documents superseded by this specification: all divisional and business unit supplier quality
requirements standards and/or specifications.
Forms and templates:
[1] 240-68099512 Tender and Contract Quality Requirements for Supplier Quality Management
Specification 240-105658000/ QM 58 and Quality Requirements for ISO 9001 Standard (Form
A)
[2] 240-109253698 Template for a Typical Contract Quality Plan
[3] 240-109253302 Quality Control Plan/Inspection and Test Plan
[4] 240-126469599 Method Statement Template.
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The quality assessment criteria and Form A of this specification will be selected and completed by
an Eskom Quality representative/ professional who will identify the applicable supplier quality
requirements to be met.
Form A of this specification must also be completed and signed by the supplier responding to an
Eskom invitation to tender, in order to acknowledge and accept Eskom Supplier Quality requirements
as per this specification and ISO 9001 Standard or any additional quality requirements specific to
the scope of work.
3.1 Supplier and Sub-Supplier Quality Management System Requirements
3.1.1 The supplier and sub-supplier shall develop, implement, maintain and improve a formal QMS
that conforms to the latest ISO 9001 standard or any applicable standard of QMS (latest
applicable revision) and in accordance with the requirements of this specification.
3.1.2 Such a formal system shall consist of the appropriate documented information required by
ISO 9001 and may include a quality manual, quality plans, work procedures, work
instructions, method statements, work flow documentation, etc., as the case may be. This
requirement constitutes the most basic QMS requirements.
3.1.3 Unless specifically excluded from the quality list of tender returnable, as per the categories of
quality requirements (Category 1, 2, 3, or 4), such a QMS shall carry a valid ISO 9001
certificate from an accredited certification body, as indicated in the applicable Eskom
invitation (this requirement applies equally to both the supplier and any/ all manufacturing
third-party organisations mentioned above).
3.1.4 Unless specifically excluded in the quality list of tender returnable, as per the categories of
quality requirements (Category 1, 2, 3, or 4), the supplier shall have a fully developed,
documented, implemented, reviewed and maintained QMS that complies with the
requirements of ISO 9001 standard or any applicable standard of QMS. In the event that the
main supplier invariably requires the assistance of a sub-supplier in order to realise its own
supply obligations. The aforementioned requirement applies equally in all cases where any
such sub-supplier’s scope of responsibility includes the provision of any of the following
activities, namely, design and development, manufacturing, maintenance, testing, storage,
delivery, installation, commissioning, and project management, or in the cases the supplier
name changes, mergers, acquisitions and/ or cessions. Eskom Quality department must
ensure that the changed entity can still fulfil the requirements as set out in the contract
documentation.
3.1.5 Eskom reserves the right to request and perform necessary assessments at sub-supplier
facilities.
3.1.6 The main supplier shall be responsible for defining and managing the specific quality
assurance and control elements applicable to the respective sub-supplier’s scope of
work/supply and ensure that its sub-supplier(s) quality programmes support Eskom
requirements.
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3.1.7 The supplier shall inform Eskom of any proposed changes to the QMS or staff that will affect
the quality system prior to implementation of these changes.
3.1.8 The main supplier shall develop and implement a performance management programme for
their sub-supplier. The programme shall include, but not limited to:
Verification of the QMS
Audits and surveillances
Regular assessment of the CQPs and reviews of QCPs.
NC and Defect Management
Inspection and test plans
Risk management
3.2 Quality Plan
The information in this section constitutes the minimum requirements for a quality plan.
3.2.1 Where specified in the Evaluation Criteria and/ or quality list of tender returnables , as per the
categories of quality requirements (Category 1, 2, 3, or 4); all individual products, services
and processes shall have a documented, implemented, reviewed and maintained contract
quality plan and/or quality control plan (inspection and test plan).
3.2.2 Where specified in the evaluation criteria and/ or quality list of tender returnables. All
production and/ or service provision shall be carried out in accordance with a documented
and agreed contract quality plan (CQP) and/ or quality control plan (QCP)/ inspection and test
plan (ITP).
3.2.3 The supplier shall plan for the required quality-related activities and interfaces within the
supplier’s quality system in order to demonstrate its ability towards both controlling and
meeting specified Eskom requirements.
Note 1: Contract Quality Plan should address the quality assurance elements related to the scope
of work and/ or technical specification.
Note 2: Quality Control Plan (QCP)/ Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) should address the quality
control elements related to the scope of work and/ or technical specification.
3.3 Contract Quality Plan
The main supplier shall require sub-suppliers to submit project quality plans (PQPs)/ contract quality
plans (CQPs) and associated documentation in accordance with the requirements of project QMS
processes applicable to the sub-supplier’s scope of work.
The supplier shall, where applicable, based on scope of work criticality, ensure that procurement
documents clearly and unambiguously require sub-supplier submission of a sub-supplier CQP for
supplier and Eskom review.
The main supplier shall ensure that sub-supplier CQPs are developed and implemented in
accordance with the ISO 10005 Quality Management System Guidelines for Quality Plans. In
addition to the elements specified in ISO 10005, the supplier’s and/ or sub-suppliers’ CQPs shall
include the following (as applicable):
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3.3.1 The management of records, including material tests, positive material identification (PMI)
testing, material certification, etc.
3.3.2 The provision for free and uninhibited access by the supplier and/or personnel at the time of
inspection.
3.3.3 The proposals for submission of final documentation, the final manufacturing data book, prior
to shipment.
3.3.4 The special processes related to welding: management of the welder’s qualification record
(WQR), welding procedure specifications (WPS), and procedures qualification records (PQR)
that will be used in the performance of work for supplier review and acceptance prior to
commencing manufacture. Welders shall be qualified to the specified Codes of Construction
for the applicable procedures. The requirements for qualification shall be specified by the
supplier, and welder records shall be maintained by sub-suppliers performing the work.
3.3.5 The special installation procedures and other required fabrication or manufacturing
procedures (that is, those required for post-weld heat treatment, tube rolling, coatings, etc.)
that will be used in the performance of work shall require supplier review and acceptance
prior to commencing manufacture. The personnel carrying out special processes (for
example, NDE, welding, coating, heat treatment, etc.) where the results cannot be fully
verified by subsequent inspection and test shall be suitably qualified and, where applicable,
registered with statutory bodies as legally required, that is, as radiographic workers to conduct
radiography. The requirements for the qualification shall be specified, and personnel records
shall be maintained in accordance with the Project Quality Personnel Qualification
Specification and, where applicable, legal requirements.
3.3.6 The personnel required to perform special processes shall be certified competent through a
certificate of competency in accordance with the company’s internal training management
and competency control procedures or an external certification body (for example, NDT)
through an accredited service provider as per Skills Education Training Authorities (SETA)
requirements.
3.3.7 All personnel who perform activities that affect quality shall have their training needs identified
and documented. The required training shall be implemented in accordance with the
company’s training management and competency control procedures. All the training
certificates shall meet the SETA requirements in terms of having the unit standard completed
and the accreditation number of the service providers.
3.3.8 Instructions and requirements for equipment and materials storage, preservation, and
maintenance, including identification of materials required for preservation and maintenance,
are to be provided sufficiently prior to receipt (prior to shipment or earlier) to ensure that
appropriate resources are available at the time of delivery.
3.3.9 Specific quality monitoring and verification activities are to be undertaken on the supplier’s
sub-suppliers by Eskom or it agent.
3.3.10 The CQP information need to include, but not limited to:
Spells out the aspects of the QMS to be applied within a specific Eskom project, and the
methods to be utilised to ensure quality.
Outline the resources, the communication channels, applicable documents and records to be
generated.
Management Authority and Responsibility from both supplier and client need to outline in the
Cqp.
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List of documents and records that will be used and submitted during the execution of the
project.
Communications channels should include contact person and contact details
Monitoring & measurement procedures for activities need to be indicated.
3.3.11 The main supplier and sub-supplier CQPs shall comply with the Eskom Quality Requirements
Specifications and shall be submitted prior to the initial scope of work kick-off or initial pre-
fabrication meeting and prior to commencement of manufacturing, whichever is earlier.
3.3.12 The Eskom template for CQP provided shall be used as guideline, where the supplier does
not have a CQP template.
3.4 Quality Control Plan
The supplier shall develop and implement processes and procedures that efficiently and effectively
monitor, verify and document the quality of the scope of work for deliverables.
The main supplier shall ensure that sub-supplier QCPs/ ITPs are prepared at a level of detail
sufficient to address all quality-control-related activities in a chronological order, from contract review
through materials verification, manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, final testing, commissioning,
hand-over documentation, and certification. In addition, the supplier shall ensure compliance with
the following requirements:
3.4.1 All stages of manufacturing, fabrication, assembly and installation shall be controlled by a
supplier’s QCP/ ITP that clearly and unambiguously identifies the quality verifications to be
performed and special attention to controls related to critical products and services.
3.4.2 QCP/ ITP shall be reviewed and accepted by Eskom, its inspection authority or agency, and
they shall allow for the insertion of Eskom specific requirements, including hold and witness
points prior to the commencement of work.
3.4.3 Subsequent changes to the Eskom accepted QCP/ ITP shall require Eskom, its inspection
authority or agency’s agreement prior to the commencement of work involving an activity
affected by such changes.
3.4.4 The ITPs should cover materials certification, fabrication works, in-process inspections, final
acceptance tests, packaging and pre- shipment/ transportation, shipping/ transportation
inspections where contracted, preservation, site acceptance tests, construction and erection
works, and pre-commissioning and commissioning tests.
3.4.5 All sub-supplier QCP/ ITP activity shall be performed using an Eskom-accepted supplier
Qcp/ itp.
3.4.6 All applicable codes, standards, and relevant acceptance criteria documents are available at
the work location, and Eskom representatives on site shall have on-going access to this
information. Workplace documentation shall be available in English and in any workforce-
appropriate language.
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3.4.7 Where activities subject to inspection and test procedures are to be undertaken by a sub-
supplier, the QCP/ ITP shall make reference to this fact and shall include descriptive details
of the sub-supplier’s involvement. A separate QCP/ ITP shall be required for each sub-
supplier scope of work.
3.4.8 The supplier shall be ultimately accountable and responsible for the development and proper
implementation of all sub-supplier QCPs/ ITPs, including those reviewed or developed by
sub-suppliers.
3.4.9 Eskom reserves the right to select intervention points on QCPs/ ITPs for Eskom oversight of
selected functions and to perform surveillance or audits of the work.
3.4.10 Once signed, the ITPs and QCPs become addendums to the main contract. These ITPs can
be reviewed at Eskom’s discretion based on its assessment of the supplier’s performance or
other risks.
3.4.11 A QCP/ ITP shall contain the following information:
Eskom contract number and title
The supplier’s order number
Identification of the area of works/contract
Description of the work, with components, item number, and activity date
QCP/ITP unique number
A list of the sequence of operations, including inspection and tests
The identification of the specification, drawing number, or procedure for each operation,
with reference to the relevant criticality risk rating
The acceptance criteria, with reference to the technical specification, in-house, national, or
international standard, with the relevant clause number for each operation
The inspection and test activities that the supplier has nominated for its intervention points
Provision for the inclusion of intervention points nominated by Eskom and/or its authority/
agency
Provision for intervention point acceptance by date and signature for all parties having
intervention in the plan
Inspection and test records to be generated by the supplier for each operation and an
indication of records to be provided to Eskom (as applicable)
3.4.12 The main supplier shall require sub-suppliers to submit QCPs/ ITPs and associated
documentation applicable to the sub-supplier scope of work. Any changes made to the QCP
after submission must be resubmitted to Eskom for further review. The supplier shall ensure
that all sub-supplier QCPs/ ITPs are in compliance with the Eskom Quality Requirements
Specifications, including, but not limited to, the following requirements:
Clear and unambiguous description of the equipment and location(s) at which each activity
will take place, including facility location(s)
Identification of quality verification activity and stage
The details of reference documents, procedures, or method statements to be utilised in
performance of the activity, including specific reference to actual sections and pages of
procedures, standards, instructions, specifications, etc.
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Definition of acceptance criteria
Listing of certifying or verifying documents generated to provide evidence of compliance
with specified requirements; documents are to be provided using the proper Eskom
document numbering requirements
Identification of main supplier and sub-supplier (where applicable) third-party/approved
inspection authority (AIA) and Eskom inspection activities defined in terms of witness, hold,
document review, and verification monitoring points and provision for sign-off of each of the
above-mentioned parties for each intervention point
Qualification requirements for quality control inspectors, including any third-party/AIA
inspectors
Listing of all proposed test procedures
Acceptance criteria for each inspection or test in alignment with specified tolerances
A section for signed acceptance of the QC/ITP by the supplier, sub-supplier (where
applicable), and Eskom prior to commencement of work
Inspection or testing intervention points, including, but not limited to, factory acceptance test
and package acceptance test, witness, and hold points
3.4.13 A quality kick-off meeting will be held at the start of the contract and, if required, at the start
of each subsequent phase.
The supplier shall arrange coordination meetings with Eskom prior to placement of orders
for items or equipment to ensure that all technical and commercial requirements are clear
and understood. Fourteen days’ advance notice of meetings shall be given to Eskom.
Supplier inspection personnel, including inspection agency personnel, shall be competent
and qualified to perform inspection and testing assignments. Mobilisation of all such
personnel shall be in compliance with the Project Quality Personnel Qualification
Specification.
3.4.14 Where QCP/ ITP is applicable, the supplier shall ensure that sub-suppliers are provided with
comprehensive, clearly written, and unambiguous inspection and testing protocols, including
processes, procedures, and methods that shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Requirements for inspection checklists and inspection assignments, with lists of items to be
inspected
An inspection and testing report format, report content, schedule for report processing and
distribution, and report retention requirements
Inspection and test report results response tracking (log) and resolution of nonconformity in
inspection and test processes, procedures, or methods and nonconformity identified in
inspection and test results
Associated Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) reports relating to the
equipment and sub-systems (if applicable)
Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) report, as applicable
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3.4.15 The supplier shall establish processes and procedures for formal assessment of sub-supplier
inspection and testing programmes. These shall include review of sub-supplier inspection
reports and other quality control documentation. Additional formal assessment of
manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly facility operations shall be conducted by the
supplier to ensure continuing suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness of the sub-supplier’s
inspection and testing programmes. Assessment frequency shall be established in
consideration of the sub-supplier scope of work, criticality of scope of work deliverables, and
performance information. The assessment scope and schedule shall be developed in
consultation with Eskom.
3.4.16 Supplier processes and procedures for verification of supplier and sub-supplier purchased
product compliance with specifications shall obtain document return/review status prior to
implementation.
3.4.17 The objective is to finalise any outstanding procedural or other issues before proceeding to
deliver the works.
3.4.18 Eskom, in consultation with the supplier, develops an agenda for the meeting, and Eskom will
keep minutes of these meetings.
3.4.19 Mandatory pre-inspection meetings will be convened by Eskom or its inspection agency or
AIA to be attended by the supplier’s and sub-supplier’s representatives, including their quality
representatives who will be involved in the works, and records are to be kept.
3.4.20 Eskom reserves the right to appoint resident quality inspectors who can be based at the
supplier’s or sub-supplier’s premises and on site where the work is being performed. The
supplier is expected to provide workspace at no cost to Eskom for the inspector, as required.
3.4.21 Eskom may appoint any organisation it prefers to perform quality assurance and quality
control activities, either in the capacity as an AIA or inspection agency, on the works
contracted to the supplier, and the supplier or its sub-suppliers may not object, prevent,
hinder, undermine, circumvent, question, discredit, or in any way make it impossible for such
organisation to carry out its work on behalf of Eskom.
3.4.22 The Eskom template for QCP/ ITP provided shall be used as guideline, where the supplier
does not have a QCP/ ITP template.
3.5 Pre-Contract Award: Quality Requirement
3.5.1 Main Supplier and Sub-supplier Categories
Eskom supplier quality requirements for all existing and potential suppliers and sub-suppliers are
classified into four categories (category 1, 2, 3 and 4). Suppliers must prepare and submit quality
documentation as per the tender selected category (indicated in Form A) using the list of tender
returnables document.
NOTE: Only one (1) category must be applicable per procurement process e.g. [Eskom requests for
information (RFI)/ requests for quotation (RFQ)/ requests for proposal (RFP), including contracts for
the procurement of products and services].
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The following are the minimum returnable documentation for Categories 1 to 4:
3.5.2 Category 1: Quality Requirements
The supplier shall complete and sign Form A (Enquiry/Contract/Quality Requirements for
Supplier Quality Management Specification 240-105658000/ QM 58 and ISO 9001).
The supplier shall submit a valid copy of ISO 9001 or any applicable certificate of a QMS (the
latest applicable revision). The QMS should drive the supplier’s business management
processes to ensure that all of Eskom’s requirements are fully met on a consistent basis.
The supplier shall submit the latest copy of the management system internal and external
audit reports. The audit reports must include, if applicable, nonconformity identified, and the
resulting remedial actions (correction and/ or corrective action reports).
The supplier shall submit a draft contract quality plan that is specific to the scope of work as
described in the tender documents. The plan must address the minimum requirements as per
Iso 10005.
Where applicable; the supplier shall submit a draft, or an example of an inspection and test
plan (ITP) or quality control plan (QCP) on similar and/ or previous work done.
The supplier shall submit documented information for Control of Externally Provided Processes,
Products and Services.
The supplier shall submit a copy of documented information for roles, responsibilities and
authorities in relation to the QMS. Examples of relevant documented information are;
organization charts, job descriptions, work instructions, duty statements, manuals, procedures.
The supplier shall submit documented information retained (records) of management review
meetings that include agenda, meeting minutes, attendance registers, reports, presentations,
etc.
Note: specific requirements per tender will be selected using the List of Tender Returnable
documents (240-12248652).
3.5.3 Category 2: Quality Requirements
The supplier shall complete and sign Form A (Enquiry/Contract/Quality Requirements for
Supplier Quality Management Specification 240-105658000/ QM 58 and ISO 9001).
The supplier shall submit objective evidence of a developed, implemented and maintained QMS
that complies with ISO 9001 or any applicable standard of quality management system (the latest
applicable revision). The following documents (approved/ signed copies) shall be submitted:
Quality Management System manual or a documented information that have defines and
describes the QMS and its scope
Quality Policy, aligned with the supplier’s strategic direction (documented information)
Quality Objectives (documented information)
Control of documented information (both maintain and retain documented information )
Internal audit procedure (documented information)
Control of nonconforming outputs (documented information)
Nonconformity and Corrective action procedure (documented information)
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The QMS should drive all the supplier’s business management processes to ensure that all of
Eskom’s requirements are fully met on a consistent basis.
The supplier shall submit the latest copy of the management system internal audit reports. The
audit reports must include, if applicable, nonconformity identified, and the resulting remedial
actions (correction and/ or corrective action reports).
The supplier shall submit a draft contract quality plan that is specific to the scope of work as
described in the tender documents. The plan must address the minimum requirements as per
Iso 10005.
Where applicable; the supplier shall submit an example of inspection and test plan (ITP) or
quality control plan (QCP) on similar or previous work done.
The supplier shall submit documented information for Control of Externally Provided Processes,
Products and Services.
The supplier shall submit a copy of documented information for roles, responsibilities and
authorities in relation to the QMS. Examples of relevant documented information are;
organization charts, job descriptions, work instructions, duty statements, manuals, procedures.
The supplier shall submit documented information retained (records) of management review
meetings that include agenda, meeting minutes, attendance registers, reports, presentations,
etc.
Note: specific requirements per tender will be selected using the List of Tender Returnable
document (240-12248652).
3.5.4 Category 3: Quality Requirements
The supplier shall complete and sign Form A (Enquiry/Contract/Quality Requirements for
Supplier Quality Management Specification 240-105658000/ QM 58 and ISO 9001).
The supplier shall submit objective evidence of a developed QMS that complies with ISO 9001
(or the latest applicable revision). The following documented information (approved/ signed
copies) shall be submitted:
o Quality management system manual or a (documented information) that have
defines and describes the QMS and its scope
o Quality Policy, aligned with the supplier’s strategic direction (documented
information)
o Quality Objectives (documented information)
o Control of documented information (both maintain and retain documented
information )
o Internal audit procedure (documented information)
o Control of nonconforming outputs (documented information)
o Nonconformity and Corrective action procedure (documented information)
The QMS should drive all the supplier’s business management processes to ensure that all of
Eskom’s requirements are fully met on a consistent basis.
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The supplier shall submit a draft contract quality plan that is specific to the scope of work as
described in the tender documents. The plan must address the minimum requirements as per
Iso 10005.
Where applicable; the supplier shall submit an example inspection and test plan (ITP) or
quality control plan (QCP).
The supplier shall submit documented information for Control of Externally Provided Processes,
Products and Services.
The supplier shall submit a copy of documented information for roles, responsibilities and
authorities in relation to the QMS. Examples of relevant documented information are;
organization charts, job descriptions, work instructions, duty statements, manuals, procedures.
NB: specific requirements per tender will be selected using the List of Tender Returnables
document (240-12248652).
3.5.5 Category 4: Quality Requirements
The supplier shall complete and sign Form A (Enquiry/Contract/Quality Requirements for
Supplier Quality Management Specification 240-105658000/ QM 58 and ISO 9001).
The supplier shall submit a quality method statement based on ISO 9001 and specific to the
scope of work.
The quality method statement should address all the supplier’s business management
processes to ensure that all of Eskom’s requirements are fully met on a consistent basis.
The supplier shall submit a signed/ approved quality policy (aligned with the supplier’s strategic
direction). (documented information)
The supplier shall submit a copy of quality objectives. (documented information)
The supplier shall submit documented information for Control of Externally Provided Processes,
Products and Services.
The supplier shall submit a copy of the documented information for roles, responsibilities and
authorities, specific to the project/ scope of work/ technical requirements. Examples of relevant
documented information are; organization charts, job descriptions, work instructions, duty
statements, manuals, procedures.
Note: specific requirements per tender will be selected using the List of Tender Returnables
document (240-12248652).
3.6 Main Supplier and Sub-supplier Capability and Capacity Assessment
Supplier capability and capacity assessments shall be performed prior to contract award on potential
suppliers participating in Eskom Holdings procurement process to:
provide products and services with high risk to operational sustainability
work on critical plant and equipment
supply of critical plant items or components
provide special processes
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All sub-suppliers used by the main supplier/ contractor, performing work on Eskom critical plant
equipment, supplying commodities and providing specialised services shall be subjected to the
capability and capacity assessment.
Critical plant includes the following:
Generation Level 1 & 2 plant
Transmission and Distribution Power Plant & Control Plant
Mega Projects
All potential quality risks identified will be included in the assessment report provided for the tender
evaluation.
Note: Form A (Enquiry/ Contract/ Quality Requirements for Supplier Quality Management:
Specification 240-105658000/ QM 58 and ISO 9001) will be used to select and indicate whether
capability and capacity assessment will be conducted.
3.7 Post-Contract Award
3.7.1 Contract Execution
The supplier shall submit the following documents within 30 days or as per stated timeline after the
contract date, prior to the commencement of work, for acceptance by Eskom:
The supplier shall complete a QCP before contract award. This shall be reviewed and
signed off by Eskom within 30 days or as per stated timeline after contract award.
The supplier shall complete a quality control plan and ITP(s) for review and acceptance by
Eskom prior to the commencement of any work, inclusive of subcontracted work, within 30
days or as per stated timeline after contract award.
The sub-supplier QCP/ ITP shall be submitted for review and comment by the supplier and
by Eskom within 30 days or as per stated timeline after the award of the tender. All supplier
and Eskom comments shall be resolved prior to commencing work.
The equipment lists and an indication of pressurised components and systems.
Note: These plans are to be compiled in line with Eskom’s requirements and will have to be
discussed with, and approved by, Eskom prior to any work commencing.
Correspondence shall be directed to the project manager, and periodic quality review
meetings shall be convened by Eskom with the supplier.
The mandatory quality review meetings are to be convened by the nominated project quality
manager or his/her representative for the contract.
Monthly quality performance and management reports are to be prepared by the supplier
during contract execution. The content of these reports shall be agreed by Eskom when
submitted to Eskom on a monthly basis.
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3.7.2 Supplier Quality Performance Monitoring Phase
During the contract execution phase, suppliers shall be monitored by Eskom for performance on
quality-related aspects.
The outcomes of such monitoring will enable Eskom to take any appropriate actions pertaining to
the supplier.
The monitoring shall be carried out periodically by Eskom or at predetermined intervals during the
execution of a contract using agreed key performance indicators. The monitored key performance
areas include the following:
CQP and QCP /ITP
Delivery
Design
Cost
Management system
Subsequent key performance indicators associated with these areas will include the following:
Nonconformity monitoring
Audit and assessment evaluation scoring
Management system compliance and accreditation
Achievement of delivery targets as per contractual agreements
Process improvements
Correction and corrective action response and closure
3.7.3 Supplier Quality Audit
3.7.3.1 Quality audits and related quality performance reviews are intended to provide an objective
evaluation of compliance with performance expectations defined in this specification, in the
supplier contract quality plan (CQP), and in any other project scope of work specification.
3.7.3.2 Quality audits and related quality performance reviews include, but are not limited to, any
quality or other project functional area audits, assessments, verification of compliance
reviews, surveillance, inspections, or other interim or final assessments of scope of work
deliverables provided by the supplier or sub-suppliers
3.7.3.3 Quality audits and related quality performance reviews are intended to provide an objective
evaluation of compliance with performance expectations defined in this specification, in the
supplier contract quality plan (CQP), and in any other project scope of work specification.
3.7.3.4 Quality audits and related quality performance reviews include, but are not limited to, any
quality or other project functional area audits, assessments, verification of compliance
reviews, surveillance, inspections, or other interim or final assessments of scope of work
deliverables provided by the supplier or sub-suppliers.
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3.7.3.5 Quality audits and related quality performance reviews shall be carried out by trained,
accredited, and experienced personnel in accordance with procedures documented in the
Cqp.
3.7.3.6 The supplier shall submit, for Eskom review, documented processes for conducting project
scope of work quality audits and related quality performance reviews. Supplier quality audits
and related quality performance review processes shall be designed to address evaluation
of progress towards completion of project functional area deliverables as well as final
deliverable quality.
3.7.3.7 The supplier shall provide a schedule of anticipated quality audits covering all functional
areas and related quality performance reviews at the time of first post-contract award CQP
submission.
3.8 Standard Conditions
3.8.1 Rights of Access
Eskom:
3.8.1.1 shall be granted electronic and hard-copy access to all quality plans, procedures,
documentation, and other quality records relating to the work, including, but not limited to,
data extracts;
3.8.1.2 reserves the right to review, inspect, and audit any or all parts of the supplier’s QMS, as well
as any documentation, materials, or equipment associated with the work, at any time or
project work location; and
3.8.1.3 reserves the right to carry out assessments and audits on all new suppliers and sub-
suppliers.
The supplier:
3.8.1.4 shall support Eskom’s effort to monitor, verify, and/or witness any activities associated with
the work at any time;
3.8.1.5 shall cooperate with Eskom requests for documentation, records, and inspection and
witnessing. Eskom participation in audits, appraisals, assessment of plans, and verification
shall be conducted at no extra cost to Eskom;
3.8.1.6 shall ensure that a sub-supplier provides access to Eskom to all work procedures, records,
and supporting documentation through provision of access to view and photocopy, as
required, to support verification of scope of work requirements. Access shall include the
ability to photograph Eskom equipment, systems, system components, materials, etc.;
3.8.1.7 shall provide access to all quality-related information pertaining to activities performed by
itself or sub-suppliers, where Eskom might not have participated in the witnessing of their
quality assurance or control (this refers to inspections, audits, etc. performed by the supplier
on its own sub-suppliers);
3.8.1.8 shall allow Eskom to assess, audit, approve, or reject any sub-suppliers employed by
Eskom’s suppliers to assist with the product and/or service delivery to Eskom; and
3.8.1.9 shall ensure that the above requirements flow down to sub-suppliers.
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3.8.2 Eskom Rights to Information
3.8.2.1 To expect that the works will be conducted in accordance with the contract between the
parties.
3.8.2.2 To have access to the supplier’s information as determined by applicable legislation.
3.8.2.3 Eskom reserves the right to oversee the supplier’s audit programmes by participating in
selected audits as an observer and by assessing the supplier during key work stages.
Eskom will coordinate with the supplier to develop an oversight schedule aligned with the
supplier’s audit schedule.
3.8.2.4 To obtain access to any audit reports of audits performed by the supplier reflected in the
audit programme.
3.8.2.5 To conduct independent quality audits during all phases of the contract, and the supplier
shall provide all resources to support these activities.
3.8.2.6 Eskom shall have the right to participate in, or request that, a technical investigation be
launched and conducted at the supplier’s and sub-suppliers’ premises or other sites when
risk to Eskom products or service deliverables is identified.
3.8.2.7 To participate in, and/or lead, investigations related to incidents involving its products.
3.8.2.8 To require from suppliers to be responsible for the cost of re-inspections.
3.8.2.9 To withhold payment from suppliers as a result of outstanding nonconformities, irrespective
of the agreed payment schedule and in accordance with the conditions of contract.
3.8.2.10 Shall be granted electronic and hard-copy access to all quality plans, procedures,
documentation, and other quality records relating to the work, including, but not limited to,
data extracts.
3.8.2.11 Reserves the right to review, inspect, and audit any or all parts of the supplier’s QMS, as
well as any documentation, materials, or equipment associated with the work, at any time or
project work location.
3.8.2.12 Shall carry out assessments and audits on all new suppliers and sub-suppliers.
3.8.2.13 Reserves the right to appoint resident quality inspectors who can be based at the supplier’s
or sub-supplier’s premises and on site where the work is being performed.
3.8.2.14 Reserves the right to select intervention points within all developed supplier QCPs/ ITPs
for Eskom oversight of selected functions and to perform surveillance or audits of the work.
3.8.2.15 Shall be given access at all reasonable times before, during, and after manufacture and
before delivery, construction, erection, and commissioning to measure, test, and inspect the
products and workmanship, as necessary, at the supplier’s premises and at Eskom sites.
3.8.2.16 Reserves the right to suspend any pending deliveries by the issuing of a cease delivery
order at any time and for any portion of the work that is not being performed in accordance
with the specified/agreed requirements.
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3.8.3 Preservation
The supplier shall develop and implement a comprehensive preservation programme consisting of
plans, processes, procedures and actions undertaken for the purpose of planning for and
maintenance of material deliverables quality. The supplier preservation programme scope includes,
but is not limited to, the following:
3.8.3.1 Engagement of personnel suitably qualified for oversight of, and (as required) direct
implementation of, preservation programme requirements.
3.8.3.2 Development and implementation of preservation programme training appropriate to work
need.
3.8.3.3 Eskom may make use of its appointed service provider tasked to provide a full suite of
services encompassing an online monitoring system and asset tracking during, but not
limited to the following stages: inspections, testing, shipping, transportation, storage, and
commissioning. The supplier is to enable full access during all of these stages in order to
allow the installation of the devices on Eskom-identified products and equipment, which
include the sub-supplier’s testing facilities, processing plant, and any other processes
deemed important towards effective and efficient quality control.
3.8.3.4 Eskom seeks cooperation between the supplier’s designers and those of Eskom’s service
provider in ensuring seamless installation of the device and other associated installations.
Moreover, there is also a need to integrate data flows and systems between Eskom and the
supplier. Further details are included in the Eskom specifications and works information.
3.8.3.5 Review and tracking of compliance with Eskom and supplier engineering specification of
preservation requirements.
3.8.3.6 Review and tracking of compliance with sub-supplier provided preservation requirements
and recommendations.
3.8.3.7 Evaluation of prospective temporary and longer-term material storage sites for consistency
with preservation programme expectations.
3.8.3.8 Preservation work plan development and plan execution performance evaluation of all
parties engaged for provision of material transportation, handling, or storage services.
3.8.3.9 Oversight of material quality preservation plan preparation and plan execution performance
at all work locations.
3.8.3.10 Development of a preservation programme records management process, in compliance
with Eskom information management requirements, which comprehensively addresses
generation, maintenance, and ready access by Eskom to all preservation programme
records.
3.8.3.11 The supplier shall deploy a clearly defined documented programme providing for
identification of all physical asset pre-operation preservation of quality requirements. In this
reference, the term “physical assets” should be understood to include bulk materials,
including consumable items, equipment systems, system components, and any other
procured or supplied materials or equipment transferred to project control, but not deployed
for operational purposes.
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3.8.3.12 Where the project responsibility for equipment and materials management has been
formally delegated, the supplier’s preservation programme shall ensure clear and
unambiguous communication of pre-operation preservation of goods quality requirements
to sub-suppliers.
3.8.3.13 The supplier’s preservation programme shall clearly and unambiguously document
processes and procedures for efficient and effective monitoring of compliance with
programme requirements.
3.8.3.14 Compliance monitoring shall commence with ensuring comprehensive consideration of
preservation requirements in the engineering instruction and subsequent inclusion of said
instruction in procurement documentation and shall be applicable until such time as
equipment or materials have been incorporated in an operating or operational system or
structure.
3.8.3.15 Compliance evaluation frequency shall anticipate transfer of tactical-level responsibility for
management of preservation responsibilities between project functional areas, for example,
procurement to logistics, logistics to fabrication, fabrication to logistics, logistics to
construction, etc., and shall, in similar fashion, anticipate transfer of support for tactical-level
responsibility between various subcontracted service providers.
3.8.3.16 Supplier engineering shall ensure that preservation requirements for scope of work
systems, system components, equipment, materials, and other procured goods are clearly
and unambiguously documented and that preservation requirements are efficiently and
effectively communicated to project procurement, logistics, construction management,
quality, security, and other project functional areas, as required, for efficient and effective
implementation of preservation requirements. This shall take the form of a preservation
programme applicable to all systems, system components, equipment, materials, customer-
supplied materials, and other goods procured or managed under the scope of work.
3.8.3.17 The supplier’s preservation management programme shall clearly and unambiguously
address temporary, long-term, and in-transit preservation requirements, including, but not
limited to:
requirements for protection against, or insulation from, atmospheric conditions,
sunlight, temperature, soil, dust, humidity, salt spray, corrosive atmospheres, or
other physical environment conditions;
detailed procedures for application, use, monitoring, and maintenance of coatings,
coverings, fasteners, lines, and other components for internal and external weather
proofing;
requirements for electrical grounding or isolation;
requirements for internal or external environment creation, for example, inert gas
charging, heating, cooling, etc., inclusive of gas storage, electric power supply, etc.;
detailed procedures for initial set-up, charging, activation, and maintenance of
internal atmosphere generation, regeneration, monitoring, and relieving systems, for
example, inert gas management systems;
requirements for protection against, or insulation from, vibration or long-period
cyclical motion in transit, for example, wave-generated movement during sea
transport;
internal and external structural integrity protection, for example, internal and external
bracing, padding, framing, chocking, etc.;
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support structure requirements, for example, stools, pads, or other devices,
substrates, or support required to ensure in-storage and in-transit stability of
systems, system components, equipment, and material, or other discrete units or
items;
provision for physical separation and/or barriers to prevent airborne or direct
transmittal of contaminants between work areas or between work areas and storage
areas, for example, prevention of carbon steel grinding or cutting debris impact on
stainless steel elements, airborne drift of blast aggregate into vessels or machinery,
etc.;
provision for, and final disposition of, temporary and longer-term storage or transit
required supports and related binding devices, for example, stools, stands, sea
fasteners, platforms, chocks, spacers, cabling, etc.;
provision of requirements for temporary work platforms or other support structures
required to ensure provision of preservation services, for example, provision of a
self-elevating work platform for periodic access to elevated fittings, gauges, man-
ways, etc.;
requirements for protection against, or insulation from, contact with other objects, for
example, padding or other protection for external tubing, fittings, or other impact-
sensitive structures or components;
clear physical delineation of temporary and longer-term storage areas supplemented
by hard and soft barriers, as required, to maintain a protective perimeter;
documented agreements with storage facility and transportation provider
management regarding security management, including, but not limited to, facility
access and egress control and control of access to project goods and materials
within facility boundaries or aboard vehicles or vessels; and
detailed procedures for inspection and testing to verify performance of preservation
procedures and to provide for timely notice and corrective action to maintain
preservation status.
3.8.3.18 The supplier’s preservation management programme scope shall encompass
management of preservation requirements, from initial transfer of ownership or management
responsibility to project scope of responsibility, through any period of temporary or longer-
term storage and through any period of transit, including transit for final delivery at point of
active use or installation.
3.8.3.19 The supplier’s preservation management programme shall clearly and unambiguously
address processes and procedures to ensure that storage and control of materials are
accomplished in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, specifications, and
project-specific requirements.
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3.8.3.20 The supplier’s preservation management programme shall incorporate special precautions
to address preservation and control of valves, electrical motors and components,
mechanical and rotating equipment, piping and fittings, instrumentation, flange faces,
gaskets, coatings, insulation, and other materials. Special precautions include, but are not
limited to, supplier-specified maintenance procedures related to engines, electric motors,
pumps, compressors, etc., such as periodic shaft rotation, engine turnover, lubrication, etc.
3.8.3.21 The supplier shall ensure that clear and unambiguous requirements for preservation of the
system, system components, equipment, materials, and other procured goods are clearly
and unambiguously documented in purchase orders, work authorisations, and other
communications between the supplier and sub-suppliers.
3.8.3.22 Where sub-supplier expertise is utilised in determination of the preservation protocol,
supplier procurement processes shall ensure clear and unambiguous documentation of sub-
supplier input into preservation management programme requirements.
3.8.3.23 Supplier procurement shall ensure that preservation requirements for scope of work
systems, system components, equipment, materials, and other procured goods are clearly
and unambiguously documented and that preservation requirements are efficiently and
effectively communicated to project logistics, construction management, quality, security,
and other project functional areas, as required, for efficient and effective implementation of
preservation requirements.
3.8.3.24 The supplier shall ensure comprehensive, clear, and unambiguous designation of sub-
supplier responsibility for execution of all preservation management programme elements,
including, but not limited to, all systems, processes, procedures, methods, ready access to
records, and provision of equipment, tools, or services essential to efficient and effective
execution of the preservation management programme.
3.8.3.25 The supplier shall ensure that preservation management programme responsibilities are
clearly and unambiguously defined within the project team and efficiently and effectively
implemented at all project scope of work locations. Inclusion of supplier and sub-supplier
scope of work in the development and implementation of a preservation management
programme shall be considered essential to efficient and effective preservation
management programme execution.
3.8.3.26 The supplier shall ensure clear and unambiguous designation of project team responsibility
for oversight and management of preservation management programme elements during
every stage of project development.
3.8.3.27 The supplier shall ensure that Eskom has free and unrestricted access to all preservation
records for inspection and audit.
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3.8.4 Quality Audits Related Conditions
3.8.4.1 The supplier shall maintain an accurate quality audit and related quality performance review
schedule and shall incorporate the current schedule as an attachment to the supplier CQP.
3.8.4.2 The supplier’s quality audit and related quality performance review schedule development
process shall be designed to incorporate consideration of information generated by
previously conducted audits and reviews, by input from project risk management evaluations
(risk register), or from Eskom or sub-supplier subject matter expertise.
3.8.4.3 Eskom reserves the right to oversee supplier audit programmes by participating in selected
audits as an observer and by assessing the supplier during key work stages. Eskom will
coordinate with the supplier to develop an oversight schedule aligned with the supplier’s
audit schedule.
3.8.4.4 Eskom will have the right to obtain access to any audit reports of audits performed by the
supplier reflected in the audit programme.
3.8.4.5 Eskom reserves the right to conduct independent quality audits, scheduled and
unscheduled, during all phases of the contract. The supplier shall provide all resources to
support these activities.
3.8.4.6 Eskom shall be given access at all reasonable times before, during, and after manufacture
and before delivery, construction, erection, and commissioning to measure, test, and inspect
the products and workmanship, as necessary, at the supplier’s premises and at Eskom sites.
3.8.4.7 The supplier shall obtain access for Eskom to measure, test, witness tests, and inspect
products that are being manufactured by any sub-supplier. This includes surveillances.
3.8.4.8 The assessments and audits shall be carried out on all new suppliers and their sub-
suppliers.
3.8.4.9 Eskom shall have the right to participate in, or request that, a technical investigation be
launched and conducted at the supplier’s and sub-suppliers’ premises or other sites when
risk to Eskom products or service deliverables is identified.
3.8.4.10 Qualification requirements for supplier and sub-supplier personnel engaged in conducting
quality audits and related quality performance reviews shall be defined in the supplier CQP
and shall be in compliance with the Project Quality Personnel Qualification Specification.
3.8.5 Management of Nonconformities and Nonconforming Outputs Identified by Eskom
3.8.5.1 Nonconformity reports raised by Eskom and issued against the supplier shall be investigated
by the supplier as a matter of urgency in order to determine the root cause, corrective action
measures, as required, with implementation time frames.
3.8.5.2 A formal response shall be prepared in respect of the defined criteria and submitted to
Eskom for its review, evaluation, and acceptance, within a maximum of 14 calendar days
from the date of issue of the nonconformity and should be aligned with the site
requirements/procedure.
3.8.5.3 Eskom may, at its discretion, request a response sooner and, in any case, before the
supplier proceeding with any pending/further intervention or corrective action, as may be
required by Eskom.
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3.8.5.4 Should Eskom or its inspection authority/agency identify any nonconforming products during
the conduct of its audits/surveillances/inspections, the supplier shall be deemed to be in
breach of contract and shall be held liable for any repair, rework, and/or associated
replacement costs. The supplier may, in such instances, also be held liable for the full costs
associated with the conducting of follow-up audits/surveillances/inspections.
3.8.5.5 The nature, magnitude, and/or frequency of nonconformity and inspection defect/rejection
reports raised by Eskom or its appointed inspection authority/agency shall form the basis of
any action to rescind/withdraw the supplier’s qualification status.
3.8.5.6 Nonconforming outputs identified by Eskom shall be documented via a NC Report and
issued to the suppliers via the contract communication protocol. The suppliers shall
investigate the matter and respond in writing to Eskom of disposition within the stated
contractual conditions.
Note: The dates for the disposition should align to contractual conditions.
3.8.5.7 Eskom shall identify repeat deficiencies as systematic failures of the supplier’s QMS and
shall notify the supplier of the trends. Eskom can initiate an internal audit to highlight the
system failures. The supplier with raise a Corrective Action Report and undertake Root
Cause Analysis. In such cases, QMS rectification and/ or update measures shall be taken
immediately.
3.8.5.8 Should the Supplier fail to respond and rectify nonconforming products within stipulated
contractual conditions. The Project Manager should apply contractual remedies in
accordance with Fidic/ NEC contract.
3.8.5.9 Repeated Nonconformities; if there are any identified repeat nonconformities from the same
supplier within a period of 6 months or less. This must then be escalated to the management
review committees of the BU/ OU/ Cluster/ or Divisions for adjudication. If not resolved, then
the matter must be escalated to the supplier review committee for recommendation.
3.8.6 Special Processes
The following requirements shall be applicable as well as additional requirements as specified in the
scope of work for the provision of the following special process services:
3.8.6.1 The supplier shall ensure that all processes which require that procedures be pre-qualified
or work methods and operators tested and qualified are controlled and all steps followed
before the work can commence.
3.8.6.2 This typically covers such activities as welding, non-destructive testing, special fabrication
techniques, coating, painting, etc.
3.8.6.3 All special processes (procedures and processes) shall be submitted for review and
acceptance by Eskom, accredited or certified agency. No work shall commence until these
are accepted.
3.8.6.4 Where applicable, a relevant Management System for the special process shall be certified
or approved by an accredited body and proof of certification shall be submitted to Eskom for
review. An example for this will be the Welding Management System based on ISO 3834.
3.8.6.5 Where samples are required for acceptance, these shall be submitted to Eskom for review
and acceptance.
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3.8.6.6 The supplier shall ensure that all operators are suitably qualified for these processes in
accordance with the procedures, processes and/ or applicable standards/ codes.
3.8.6.7 The records of qualification of procedures, processes and operators shall be maintained by
the supplier in accordance with the applicable procedure or code and these made available
to Eskom at all times.
This document has been seen and accepted by:
Name Designation
Kerseri Pather General Manager: Risk and Sustainability
Lenock Meyer Acting Senior Manager: Quality Management
Pamela Dondashe Middle Manager: Quality Assurance
Mandla Mkhwanazi Middle Manager: SHEQ Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Suzette Manthe Senior Advisor: Quality Performance and Planning
Lorna Ndlela Middle Manager: Eskom Document and Records Management
Date Rev. Compiler Remarks
October 2021 3 SA Sambo Specification was due for revision and in addition, to
align the requirements with the latest Eskom business
processes and systems.
October 2018 2 SA Sambo Specification reviewed to be aligned with the
requirements of ISO 9001:2015
March 2016 1 SA Sambo Specification was due for revision and also to
repackage the requirements and tender returnable
documents into four categories.
December 2011 0 A Hunter New document
The following people were involved in the development of this document:
Andrew Else
Bongi Tshabalala
Feziwe Mogamisi
Lesego Garegae
Patrick Thwane
Xolani Zuma
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Methodology
Source: 240-10~1.PDF (unknown)Quality control plans (QCPs) / Inspection and test plans (ITPs) must specify the activities to be inspected and tested, including test methods, procedures and acceptance criteria. The plans must clearly describe the equipment and location(s) for each activity, identify quality verification stages, and reference the relevant procedures, standards, instructions and specifications. Preservation requirements must be documented and communicated to project logistics, construction management, quality, security and other functional areas.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: 240-10~1.PDF (unknown)Quality audits and related quality performance reviews must be carried out by trained, accredited and experienced personnel in accordance with documented procedures.
Quality Management
Source: 240-10~1.PDF (unknown)Suppliers and sub-suppliers must develop, implement, maintain and improve a formal QMS conforming to the latest ISO 9001 standard. The QMS must include documented information such as quality manual, quality plans, work procedures, work instructions, method statements and workflow documentation. Unless excluded by quality category, the QMS must carry a valid ISO 9001 certificate from an accredited certification body. Eskom reserves the right to assess sub-supplier facilities. The supplier must inform Eskom of any changes to the QMS or staff affecting quality. The supplier must manage sub-supplier performance through verification of QMS, audits, surveillance, assessment of contract quality plans, review of quality control plans, nonconformity and defect management, inspection and test plans, and risk management.
Health & Safety
Source: 240-10~1.PDF (unknown)The specification references Eskom's Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Policy (32-727) and the IAEA Safety Standard GS-R-3.1 for application of the management system for facilities and activities.
Contractual Terms
Source: 240-10~1.PDF (unknown)The supplier must implement a preservation management programme covering valves, electrical motors, mechanical and rotating equipment, piping, instrumentation, flange faces, gaskets, coatings, insulation and other materials. Preservation requirements must be documented in purchase orders and work authorisations, and communicated to all relevant project functions. Sub-supplier responsibilities for preservation must be clearly defined. Eskom has free and unrestricted access to all preservation records for inspection and audit.
Section
Source: 240-10~1.PDF (unknown)The specification defines quality criteria for selection, evaluation, vendor registration, management, monitoring, assessment and auditing of suppliers. Suppliers must demonstrate commitment to a QMS conforming to ISO 9001. The document references the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and CIDB Best Practice Guideline A4 for evaluating quality in tender submissions.
Description
Source: C31TSC~1.DOC (unknown)The tender covers the refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps (seal oil pumps, seal oil vacuum pumps, stator coolant pumps, and ammonia dosing pumps) at Grootvlei Power Station for a 5-year period on an as-and-when-required basis. The contractor must collect damaged pumps from site, refurbish them to manufacturing specifications, and deliver them back to Grootvlei Power Station workshop.
Important Dates
Source: C31TSC~1.DOC (unknown)Closing date: 2026-09-14 at 10:00. No other dates (briefings, site visits, clarification deadlines) are stated in the document.
Contact Information
Source: C31TSC~1.DOC (unknown)No specific contact names, emails, or phone numbers are provided in the document. Submission address is not stated beyond the closing date and time.
Submission Guidelines
Source: C31TSC~1.DOC (unknown)Returnable documents: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) and SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination) must be completed, signed, and submitted with the bid. Proof of CSD registration and a valid tax compliance status PIN are required. Quotations must be submitted by the closing date and time (2026-09-14 at 10:00). Late submissions will be disqualified.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: C31TSC~1.DOC (unknown)Evaluation will consider compliance with OHS Act and Eskom SHE policies. The contractor must have a documented environmental management system and adhere to ISO 14001:2015. At least two representatives (project co-ordinator and service manager) must be available. The contractor must collect and deliver pumps to Grootvlei Power Station. A Quality Control Plan (QCP) must be approved before work starts. Compliance with Eskom Supplier Quality Management Specification 240-105658000 and referenced standards is mandatory. Site induction and adherence to Grootvlei site regulations (including 40 km/h speed limit) are required. Qualified labour for pump refurbishment and ability to obtain manufacturing specifications are essential. Each refurbished pump must be guaranteed for at least six months.
Technical Specifications
Source: C31TSC~1.DOC (unknown)Scope: Refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps at Grootvlei Power Station for 5 years on an as-and-when-required basis. Pumps include: Seal Oil Pumps (9 per unit, 60 refurbishments per year), Seal Oil Vacuum Pumps (9 per unit, 30 per year), Stator Coolant Pumps (9 per unit, 60 per year), and Ammonia Dosing Pumps (3 per unit, 20 per year). Work includes collecting damaged pumps from site, stripping, cleaning, performing tests (PT, shaft run-out, performance), replacing parts (bearings, seals, impellers, shafts, O-rings, diaphragms, springs, one-way valves), reassembling to design specifications, conducting static pressure tests, and delivering refurbished pumps to Grootvlei Power Station workshop. The contractor must submit a damage and inspection report, a detailed QCP for approval, and provide all tools, equipment, and labour. Each pump must be guaranteed for at least six months. Hold points for inspections by the Employer's Representative are required after stripping, before assembly, and before pressure testing. Documentation required before acceptance: inspection report, pressure test certificate, fully signed QCP, and data book package.
Financial Requirements
Source: C31TSC~1.DOC (unknown)Pricing format: The contract is valued based on a Price List, with actual quantities determined per Task Order. Invoicing must include the contract number, VAT registration numbers (Employer's VAT number 4740101508), description of services, and amounts excluding and including VAT. Payment is made within one week of receiving a payment certificate from the Service Manager. No bonds, guarantees, or financial capacity thresholds are stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: C31TSC~1.DOC (unknown)CSD registration and valid tax compliance status PIN are required. B-BBEE requirements are mentioned (Section 4.1.2) but no specific level or percentage is stated. Compliance with OHS Act, Eskom SHE policies, and Grootvlei High Risk SHE Specifications (240-73418055) is mandatory. The contractor must have a documented environmental management system and comply with ISO 14001:2015. Quality management per Eskom Supplier Quality Management Specification 240-105658000 is required. Site induction and adherence to Grootvlei site regulations are mandatory. Returnable forms: SBD 4 and SBD 9.
Description
Source: TEC for Turb-Gen oil Pumps.pdf (TENDER)The purpose of this document is to outline the Technical Evaluation Criteria required for the refurbishment of Turbine Seal oil, Seal oil Vacuum, Stator Coolant and Ammonia Dosing Pumps at Grootvlei Power Station, and the technical evaluation strategy to be followed in acquiring such external services. The document applies to Grootvlei Power Station. Refurbishment/overhaul is the servicing of Turbine Oil Pumps to OEM specification.
Contact Information
Source: TEC for Turb-Gen oil Pumps.pdf (TENDER)Technical Evaluation Team (TET) members: Stanley Cele (System Engineer – Turbine Centreline), Mnelisi Dladla (System Engineer – Turbine Centreline), Gabriel Moshe (Snr Supervisor – Turbine Centreline), Tebatso Matsha (Snr Supervisor – Turbine Centreline). No contact details (email/phone) provided.
Submission Guidelines
Source: TEC for Turb-Gen oil Pumps.pdf (TENDER)Returnable documents: The document does not list specific returnable forms. Bidders must submit all required technical evidence as per the mandatory and qualitative evaluation criteria. Ensure all submissions are complete and received by the closing date and time.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: TEC for Turb-Gen oil Pumps.pdf (TENDER)Technical evaluation threshold: minimum weighted final score of 70% is required for a tender to be considered from a technical perspective. Mandatory technical evaluation criteria: Section A requires objective evidence to be produced; no specific mandatory criteria are listed (marked N/A). Qualitative evaluation criteria (Section B) with weights: Company leadership and accountability (weight 3) – provide organogram defining roles and responsibilities; Personnel qualifications (weight 7) – verifiable evidence of core team qualifications and experience (Manager: National Diploma + 5 years; Supervisors: National Technical Diploma + 5 years; Artisans: Trade test cert + 5 years); Reference list of relevant orders (weight 5) – verifiable list of previous similar orders, company must have been in Oil Pumps maintenance/repair/refurbishment for at least 3 years; Detailed method statement (weight 30) – must address each work area, demonstrate understanding of scope, equipment, operations and maintenance problems, and planning; Detailed Quality Control Documentation (weight 10) – relevant quality control document outlining quality process; Provide 5 previous service reports (weight 10) – demonstrate capability for refurbishment and tests, reports must indicate/reference NDT procedure and QCP; Workshop, Equipment and tooling (weight 20) – demonstrate compliance with minimum equipment and tooling, report with pictures, Eskom will perform physical verification; Provide 5 previous 'As received' inspection controls report (weight 5) – report with pictures showing as received equipment and any damages during transportation; Handling, storage, preservation of material and components (weight 5) – provide procedure for storing equipment; Testing after repairs and refurbishment (weight 5) – provide 5 recent copies of testing reports or pressure test certificates of oil pumps in past 3 years. Scoring: 5 = 100% compliant, 4 = 80% compliant with qualifications, 2 = 40% non-compliant, 0 = 0% totally deficient or non-responsive. Acceptable technical risk: inadequate or less than required number of core team. Unacceptable technical risk: unavailable proof of personnel qualification. No acceptable or unacceptable exceptions/conditions listed.
Technical Specifications
Source: TEC for Turb-Gen oil Pumps.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Refurbishment and delivery of Turbine Seal oil, Seal oil Vacuum, Stator Coolant and Ammonia Dosing Pumps at Grootvlei Power Station. Refurbishment/overhaul must be to OEM specification. Services required on routine, non-routine, and as-when-required basis for a period of 5 years. The document is a technical evaluation strategy; detailed technical specifications are not provided in this document.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: TEC for Turb-Gen oil Pumps.pdf (TENDER)Experience and qualifications: Bidders must have verifiable experience in Oil Pumps maintenance, repair, and refurbishment for a period of not less than 3 years. Provide a verifiable list of 5 previous relevant orders where similar scope was carried out. Personnel qualifications: Manager – National Diploma + 5 years' experience; Supervisors – National Technical Diploma + 5 years' experience; Artisans – Trade test cert + 5 years' experience. Provide 5 previous service reports and assessment done on refurbishment of oil pumps, indicating or referencing NDT procedure and QCP. Provide 5 previous 'As received' inspection controls reports.
Quality Management
Source: TEC for Turb-Gen oil Pumps.pdf (TENDER)Quality requirements: Bidders must provide a Detailed Quality Control Documentation (weight 10) outlining the quality process to be followed when executing the scope. Service reports must indicate or reference the NDT procedure used and QCP completed. Testing after repairs and refurbishment: provide 5 recent copies of testing reports or pressure test certificates of oil pumps in the past 3 years.
Compliance Requirements
Source: TEC for Turb-Gen oil Pumps.pdf (TENDER)No specific compliance requirements (e.g., CSD, tax, B-BBEE) are stated in the document. The document focuses on technical evaluation criteria.
Section
Source: TEC for Turb-Gen oil Pumps.pdf (TENDER)Additional evaluation criteria: The technical evaluation uses a scoring system where 5 = 100% compliant, 4 = 80% compliant with associated qualifications, 2 = 40% non-compliant, 0 = 0% totally deficient or non-responsive. All qualitative criteria are assessed by all TET members. Acceptable technical risk: inadequate or less than required number of core team. Unacceptable technical risk: unavailable proof of personnel qualification. No acceptable or unacceptable exceptions/conditions listed.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: ENVIRO~1.PDF (unknown)No specific eligibility criteria are stated beyond compliance with Eskom environmental requirements and procedures.
Technical Specifications
Source: ENVIRO~1.PDF (unknown)Scope: Refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps — seal oil pumps, seal oil vacuum pumps, stator coolant pumps and ammonia dosing pumps at Grootvlei Power Station, for a 5-year period.
Environmental obligations:
Quality Management
Source: ENVIRO~1.PDF (unknown)Client personnel will conduct regular environmental audits. Contractors must participate and ensure corrective actions are executed. Eskom Grootvlei Power Station will issue non-conformances for deviations from station procedures and other environmental requirements.
Compliance Requirements
Source: ENVIRO~1.PDF (unknown)Environmental compliance:
Health & Safety
Source: ENVIRO~1.PDF (unknown)Contractor must identify and document all environmental aspects and impacts that could result in negative impacts. Objectives and targets must be established for significant aspects and impacts, documented and conveyed to all contractor personnel.
Environmental
Source: ENVIRO~1.PDF (unknown)Environmental requirements at Grootvlei Power Station:
Contractual Terms
Source: ENVIRO~1.PDF (unknown)Contractor must adhere to applicable environmental legislation, licences, permits and other requirements. A letter from top management is required guaranteeing protection of workers who refuse to do environmentally hazardous work, in terms of section 29 of NEMA 107 of 1998.
Description
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Turbine Aux Oil Pumps - 28 August 2026 - Draft.pdf (RFP)Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the Refurbishment and Delivery of Turbine Auxiliary Oil Pumps - Seal Oil Pumps, Seal Oil Vacuum Pumps, Stator Coolant Pumps and Ammonia Dosing Pumps at Grootvlei Power Station for a period of 5 years. Tender number E2182GXMPGROR, issue date 28 August 2026, closing date 14 September 2026 at 10h00, validity period 180 days.
Important Dates
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Turbine Aux Oil Pumps - 28 August 2026 - Draft.pdf (RFP)Closing date: 14 September 2026 at 10h00. Non-compulsory clarification meeting/site visit: 07 September 2026 at 11H00 via Microsoft Teams. Only Company Directors or Authorized Technical representatives should attend. Tenderers must confirm attendance with the Eskom Representative, stating name, position and contact details of each attendee. Meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/385429532864287?p=adWFIBr3FkIvSptiDx, Meeting ID: 385 429 532 864 287, Passcode: FS6CG7SN. Clarification queries must be submitted five (05) working days before the tender submission deadline.
Briefing Session
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Turbine Aux Oil Pumps - 28 August 2026 - Draft.pdf (RFP)A non-compulsory clarification meeting/site visit will take place on 07 September 2026 at 11H00 via Microsoft Teams. Only Company Directors or Authorized Technical representatives should attend. Tenderers must confirm their intention to attend with the Eskom Representative, stating the name, position and contact details of each proposed attendee. Meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/385429532864287?p=adWFIBr3FkIvSptiDx, Meeting ID: 385 429 532 864 287, Passcode: FS6CG7SN.
Contact Information
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Turbine Aux Oil Pumps - 28 August 2026 - Draft.pdf (RFP)Eskom Representative: Manala Mabhena, Tel: 017 779 8789, E-mail: [email protected]. Procurement Manager: Silindile Mncube. Fraud and corruption reporting: 0800 11 2722 / [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Turbine Aux Oil Pumps - 28 August 2026 - Draft.pdf (RFP)Submit electronically via the Eskom Tender Bulletin site on the Eskom E-tendering page. Upload documents under the folders Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other. All documents must be in PDF format; the price list must also be submitted in Excel format. Maximum upload size per document is 500 megabytes, total submission restricted to 4 gigabytes. No zip/compressed files and no hard copies accepted. If resubmitting, only the latest version is accepted; previous submissions become null and void. Ensure submission status is marked complete. Late tenders will not be accepted. Mandatory returnables at closing (disqualifiable): Annexure A Authorisation Form, Annexure B Acknowledgement Form, Annexure C Tenderer's Particulars, Annexure D Integrity Pact Declaration, Annexure E CPA for local goods/services, Annexure F CPA(IG) for imported goods/services, Annexure G1-G4 SBD 6.2 Declaration for Local Production and Content, Annexure H SBD 1, Annexure J SBD 4 Bidders Disclosure. Non-disqualifiable returnables include Annexure I SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form, Tax Clearance Certificates, Employment Equity compliance proof, CIDB grading proof (if applicable), NEC or other Contract, Pricing Schedule, additional documents (ECSA/SACPCMP/CVs/permits/licenses), CSD Registration proof, COIDA certificate, quality/environmental documents, annual financial statements for due diligence, and Technical Returnable as per Technical Evaluation Criteria.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Turbine Aux Oil Pumps - 28 August 2026 - Draft.pdf (RFP)Functionality requirements are applicable with a mandatory technical evaluation threshold of 70%. Tenderers failing to meet the threshold will not be considered. Prices are scored out of 80 points; specific goals (B-BBEE) scored out of 20 points under the 80/20 preference point system. B-BBEE status level points: Level 1 = 20, Level 2 = 18, Level 3 = 14, Level 4 = 12, Level 5 = 8, Level 6 = 6, Level 7 = 4, Level 8 = 2, Non-compliant = 0. Failure to submit B-BBEE documentation means the bidder may only score price points and scores 0 for specific goals. Eskom may award to a tenderer other than the highest scoring if objective criteria justify. Reverse e-auction is not applicable.
Technical Specifications
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Turbine Aux Oil Pumps - 28 August 2026 - Draft.pdf (RFP)Scope: Refurbishment and Delivery of Turbine Auxiliary Oil Pumps - Seal Oil Pumps, Seal Oil Vacuum Pumps, Stator Coolant Pumps and Ammonia Dosing Pumps at Grootvlei Power Station for a period of 5 years. The contract will be the NEC (likely NEC TSC3). Pricing Schedule/BOQ is included in the NEC or as a separate document. Successful tenderer may be required to provide cataloguing information per item after award; materials must be labelled per Eskom's labelling specifications. Cataloguing line item must be quoted in the Pricing Schedule if required.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Turbine Aux Oil Pumps - 28 August 2026 - Draft.pdf (RFP)Due diligence requires latest approved annual financial statements of the tendering company (not parent or holding company), including background, signed director's report, signed auditor's/reviewer's/compiler's/accounting officer's report, statement of financial position, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity, statement of cash flows, notes to the financial statements. Also required: signed copy of public interest score (for non-audited SA entities), copies of ITA34C for current and previous years, and for unincorporated JV or SPV, each partner's financial statements.
Quality Management
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Turbine Aux Oil Pumps - 28 August 2026 - Draft.pdf (RFP)Quality Requirements as referenced in the tender data. Quality documents required per scope must be submitted.
Pricing Schedule
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Turbine Aux Oil Pumps - 28 August 2026 - Draft.pdf (RFP)Prices will be evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for acceptable variations, and compared on Net Present Value basis. Unconditional discounts taken into account for evaluation; conditional discounts implemented when payment is effected. Prices scored out of 80 points. Pricing schedule must be submitted in PDF and Excel format.
Financial Requirements
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Turbine Aux Oil Pumps - 28 August 2026 - Draft.pdf (RFP)Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for acceptable variations, and compared on Net Present Value basis. Unconditional discounts considered in evaluation; conditional discounts applied when payment is effected. Prices scored out of 80 points. Pricing schedule must be submitted in PDF and Excel format. Payment terms: Eskom commits to paying suppliers within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices for contracts below R50 million including VAT, and within 60 days for contracts above R50 million including VAT. Tender validity period is 180 days.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Turbine Aux Oil Pumps - 28 August 2026 - Draft.pdf (RFP)CSD registration required; proof of CSD registration must be submitted. Tenderers must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies, not on National Treasury restricted list or Tender Defaulters list, and must not have conflicts of interest. Foreign tenderers must comply with tax clearance requirements. Joint ventures must provide a valid JV agreement confirming joint and several liability and a single designated bank account. Mandatory returnables include Annexure A (Authorisation Form), Annexure B (Acknowledgement Form), Annexure C (Tenderer's Particulars), Annexure D (Integrity Pact Declaration), Annexure E (CPA for local goods/services), Annexure F (CPA(IG) for imported goods/services), Annexure G1-G4 (SBD 6.2 Declaration for Local Production and Content), Annexure H (SBD 1), Annexure J (SBD 4 Bidders Disclosure). Non-disqualifiable: Annexure I (SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form), Tax Clearance Certificates, Employment Equity compliance proof, CIDB grading proof (if applicable), COIDA certificate (South African tenderers only), quality/environmental documents, annual financial statements for due diligence, and Technical Returnable as per Technical Evaluation Criteria.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Turbine Aux Oil Pumps - 28 August 2026 - Draft.pdf (RFP)Specific goals scoring: B-BBEE status level points as per table. Documents required to claim preference points: valid B-BBEE certificate issued by SANAS accredited verification agency / sworn affidavit / CIPS affidavit, proof of ownership/shareholding (preferably CIPC documentation) inclusive of shareholding breakdown, certified ID copies of shareholders, proof of disability (where applicable), and for trust/consortium/JV a consolidated B-BBEE status level verification certificate. 'Proof of B-BBEE status level of contributor' means a certificate issued by an authorised body, a sworn affidavit as prescribed by the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice, or any other requirement prescribed in terms of the B-BBEE Act.
Health & Safety
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Turbine Aux Oil Pumps - 28 August 2026 - Draft.pdf (RFP)SHEQ requirements include OHS Requirements, Environmental Requirements, and Quality Requirements as referenced. Safety returnable: COIDA - Original certificate of good standing or proof of application issued by the Compensation Fund (COID) or a licensed compensation insurer (South African tenderers only).
Environmental
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Turbine Aux Oil Pumps - 28 August 2026 - Draft.pdf (RFP)Environmental Requirements as referenced in the tender data. Environmental documents required per scope must be submitted.
Contractual Terms
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Turbine Aux Oil Pumps - 28 August 2026 - Draft.pdf (RFP)Contract conditions will be the NEC TSC3. Mandatory contractual requirement: proof of CSD registration. Additional contractual requirements may include SHEQ requirements, financial viability (submission of financial statements), and any other as stipulated. Contractual requirements are assessed after evaluation and ranking; failure to meet them may result in being regarded as non-responsive. Eskom's standard payment terms: within 30 days for contracts below R50 million including VAT, within 60 days for contracts above R50 million including VAT. Eskom reserves the right to negotiate with preferred bidders if tendered prices are not market-related. Main contractors are discouraged from subcontracting with subsidiary companies as this may be interpreted as fronting; where this occurs, it must be declared.
Requirements
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Turbine Aux Oil Pumps - 28 August 2026 - Draft.pdf (RFP)Eligibility criteria: Tenderers must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies. Ineligible if: nationality of a country on international sanctions list; submitting more than one tender individually or as JV/consortium partner; JV/consortium agreement does not state joint and several liability; conflict of interest; tenders signed by non-authorised persons; restricted by National Treasury; on Tender Defaulters list; sub-contracting 100% of Scope of Work. Basic compliance requires meeting eligibility criteria, submitting complete tender with commercial, financial and technical information, and submission of mandatory commercial tender returnables.
Section
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Turbine Aux Oil Pumps - 28 August 2026 - Draft.pdf (RFP)Functionality requirements are applicable with a threshold of 70%. Prices will be scored out of 80 points. Specific goals scored out of 20 points in accordance with PPPFA. B-BBEE status level points table: Level 1 = 20 points, Level 2 = 18, Level 3 = 14, Level 4 = 12, Level 5 = 8, Level 6 = 6, Level 7 = 4, Level 8 = 2, Non-compliant = 0. The 80/20 system applies. Eskom may award to a tenderer other than the highest scoring if objective criteria justify. Reverse e-auction is not applicable.
Description
Source: C1 1 TSC3 Offer Acceptance.doc (unknown)The tender is for the refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps at Grootvlei Power Station, covering seal oil pumps, seal oil vacuum pumps, stator coolant pumps, and ammonia dosing pumps, for a period of 5 years on an as-and-when-required basis.
Submission Guidelines
Source: C1 1 TSC3 Offer Acceptance.doc (unknown)Returnable documents: the Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1) must be completed, signed, and submitted with the tender. A Schedule of Deviations must be attached if there are any deviations from the tender documents. The tenderer's covering letter must not be included in the final contract document. The offered total prices (exclusive of VAT, VAT at 15%, and inclusive of VAT) must be stated in the Form of Offer and Acceptance.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: C1 1 TSC3 Offer Acceptance.doc (unknown)No evaluation criteria (e.g., price vs functionality, preference points, minimum qualifying scores) are stated in the extracted text. The tender is an open tender for the refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps on an as-and-when-required basis for 5 years.
Technical Specifications
Source: C1 1 TSC3 Offer Acceptance.doc (unknown)Scope: Refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps at Grootvlei Power Station, including seal oil pumps, seal oil vacuum pumps, stator coolant pumps, and ammonia dosing pumps. The contract is for a period of 5 years on an as-and-when-required basis.
Financial Requirements
Source: C1 1 TSC3 Offer Acceptance.doc (unknown)The offered total of the Prices exclusive of VAT, the sub-total, VAT at 15%, and the total inclusive of VAT must be stated in the Form of Offer and Acceptance. The inclusive-of-VAT total is required for budgeting purposes only; actual amounts due will be assessed per the conditions of contract. The tenderer must, within two weeks of receiving a completed copy of the agreement, arrange delivery of any securities, bonds, guarantees, proof of insurance, and other documentation required by the conditions of contract. Failure to do so constitutes repudiation of the agreement.
Compliance Requirements
Source: C1 1 TSC3 Offer Acceptance.doc (unknown)The Form of Offer and Acceptance requires the tenderer's CIDB registration number to be stated. No other compliance requirements (e.g., CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level) are stated in the extracted text.
Description
Source: 240-109253698 CQP Template.pdf (unknown)(Type in the Full description of the Works Information as described in the NEC or Fidic document)
Scope of work category ( Mark with X if Yes N/A Type in the scope of work in the appropriate
any activity below is included in SOW) column.
Design
Manufacturing
Supply and Delivery/ Transportation
Construction/ Installation/ Maintenance
Commissioning
Professional services
Other
Each person on site must know their own responsibilities as well as the responsibilities of others. Each party must keep the relevant
people informed. Indicate for this contract Communication regarding all quality related issues i.e. Documentation/ Supplier Representative
details and contacts - E-mails; Minutes of Meetings; Fixed Contract Meeting; /Weekly Progress Meetings & reporting;. All documentation
shall be submitted per the contract agreement).
(Include scope of work /contract related organogram showing designations with roles and responsibilities/ outputs, which shall include the
QA and QC functions with all personnel responsible for management of activities/processes during execution or delivery of product. Team
member’s responsibilities and qualifications necessary to fulfil stated duties Work verification (e.g., who is responsible for carrying out a
task, as well as who is responsible for checking the work)
Specifications)
List of Supplier’s core processes to be used for executing scope of work / List of Documents to be used on this contract - Work Instructions;
Processes; policies; procedures for the scope of work; Industry standards; specifications; drawings applicable to the scope of work.
Name of document Type Revision
(for sow specific raw material/ required components; list all possible services/material to be sourced or services to be outsourced)
Material components to be purchased
Possible suppliers to be used for sourcing Material /components to be purchased
A
B
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Template for a Typical Document Identifier 240-109253698 Rev 3
Contract Quality Plan Effective Date 01 April 2021
Next Review Date 01 April 2026
Scope of Work Sub-Suppliers or Sub-contractors- for specialised, complex SOW activities that will be
outsourced.
Outsourced Description of the activity Criteria for selection
Activity/Subcontractor
Eg - Drilling of holes in rocky areas Rock drilling when digging holes; Hiring additional ladders; Eg: Technical & Quality requirements
A
B
C
Note: Evaluation; selection and performance monitoring of suppliers shall be performed as defined in the supplier’s procedures for
managing externally supplied products and services.
(Description of how the tender’s Supplier and contractors indicated in Section 6 will be monitored post award, mark with X the applicable
box- if there are sub-suppliers/ sub-contractors)
Supplier/contractor performance monitoring activities as per scope of work Yes N/A
Supplier inspection report or
supplier surveillance/audit report or /and audit schedule
Generate supplier/contractor inspection plan
Purchased Material verification checklist or report
(Description of the interface of the Sub-Supplier and Suppliers QMS and applicable documents, procedures and work instructions)
Purchased
(Submit a list of SOW items/activities that will be manufactured/refurbished or purchased which will be used on this project/contract
including full descriptions; production schedule and if produced in-house or out-sourced)
Item manufactured refurbished purchased serial number
(Description of all production products/processes which will be monitored by an approved QCP process- compilation; review and implementation and
compliance monitoring Inspection Management)
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Template for a Typical Document Identifier 240-109253698 Rev 3
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Next Review Date 01 April 2026
Governed by codes of manufacturing/fabrication standards
(Description of all products/processes/services which will require special controls, i.e. welding, NDT/NDE. For each of the deliverables
identified, describe the quality control activities you will execute to ensure the deliverable will meet quality expectations (QC). For example,
you could note that you will be completing a Quality Control Checklist for each major deliverable)
During project
All documents that will be submitted to Eskom - Technical records (Safe working procedure/ Method statements), Inspections reports, signed
off QCP’s, technical assurance report, warranty certificates, material certificates , dimension reports, tests reports etc) List of retained
information to be submitted as evidence - SOW has been executed, SOW outputs
(Example):
Title number
Submitted to Eskom prior to commencement /execution
QCP / ITP from Suppliers
Certificates of compliance
Index of ITP/QCP/PQP
Data book Index
Risk Register
offsite and offshore inspections
Submitted to Eskom during and at completion of the contract
Method statements/Safe Working Procedures/ PQRs; Repair Procedures)
Qcp / itp/pqp
Final DATA book
Captured in the QMS of the Supplier / Sub-Supplier
Quality Manual
Quality Policy
Risk Register
Audit findings report and Audit Findings Register / Action Register
Consolidated inspection register of all planned and completed inspections (Accepted,
Rejected, Postponed, Cancelled, Missed);
Monthly Inspection Analysis Report
Audit findings report and Audit Findings Register / Action Register – Analysis Report
Updated procedure registers (PQRs, Method Statements, Repair Procedures, etc.)
A register of NCs / Defects / Punch Items with all the necessary analysis – Analysis Report
Databook status registers – Monthly Analysis Report (Milestone Based)
Inspection rejection rate
(Some records submitted in Clause 12 of CQP- Description of how records shall be controlled (eg. identified, completed, retained and
disposition method - please do not attach procedure) A good retrievable filing system using an indexing and cross reference system should
be set up.
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Contract Quality Plan Effective Date 01 April 2021
Next Review Date 01 April 2026
Record name Reference number Distributed to Retention period
(access):
(Share brief description (flowchart/process) of how the following processes will be implemented: Concession management process; Non-
Conformance (Defects; Repair & Rework) Management Process; Inspection Management Process.
Maintenance manual
If data book applicable to the scope of work, Submission of data books – reflect review; and acceptance; include list of purchase orders for
quality critical items.
Required to execute the contract scope of work.
(Provide a list of Tools & Equipment to be used for this contract; Provide a list of Calibration/ Maintenance or Test (for those applicable)
status of each of the tools and equipment to be used)
Provide a brief description or the process flow which details the manner in dealing with customer property as per latest ISO 9001
requirement.
Include a process flow which details the manner for the preservation, storage and handling of materials – identification; handling;
contamination control; packaging; storage; transmission or transportation, and protection
Indicate the identification and traceability methods to be used for SOW related activities affected by statutory and regulatory requirements
Indicate any post-delivery activities/support and how shall it be given to Eskom during commissioning and after SOW delivery - any
warranty period and conditions; customer satisfaction measurement; technical support; defect correction period/ retention funds. When
determining post-delivery activities consider statutory; regulatory and scope of work requirements
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Important Dates
Source: 240-109253698 CQP Template.pdf (unknown)Closing date: 01 April 2021 (as stated in the document header, though this appears to be the template effective date, not a tender closing date).
Contact Information
Source: 240-109253698 CQP Template.pdf (unknown)No contact information provided in the document.
Submission Guidelines
Source: 240-109253698 CQP Template.pdf (unknown)Returnable documents: The document is a Contract Quality Plan (CQP) template. The supplier must complete and submit the CQP as part of the tender, covering sections such as scope of work, communication channels, organogram, interfacing documents, suppliers and sub-suppliers, monitoring, QCP/ITP, special controls, documented information, records control, concession and non-conformance management, databook management, tools and equipment, customer property, product preservation, identification and traceability, and commissioning and post-delivery activities. The CQP must be reviewed by the Project Coordinator, Site Engineer, and QC, and accepted by the Contract Manager/End User/Project Manager after award. The template references SANS 466:2005 / ISO 10005:2005 for quality plan guidelines.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 240-109253698 CQP Template.pdf (unknown)No eligibility criteria are stated in the document. The document is a quality plan template and does not specify CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level, CIDB grading, or any other pre-qualification requirements. The CQP will be reviewed and accepted by Eskom personnel (Project Coordinator, Site Engineer, QC, Contract Manager/End User/Project Manager) after award.
Technical Specifications
Source: 240-109253698 CQP Template.pdf (unknown)The document is a blank Contract Quality Plan template. The scope of work is to be typed in as described in the NEC or FIDIC document. Scope of work categories include: Design, Manufacturing, Supply and Delivery/Transportation, Construction/Installation/Maintenance, Commissioning, Professional services, Other. The supplier must complete sections on communication channels with Eskom, organogram, interfacing documents, suppliers and sub-suppliers, monitoring, QCP/ITP, special controls, documented information, records control, concession and non-conformance management, databook management, tools and equipment, customer property, product preservation, identification and traceability, and commissioning and post-delivery activities.
Methodology
Source: 240-109253698 CQP Template.pdf (unknown)The supplier must describe methodology for: communication with Eskom (emails, minutes of meetings, fixed contract meetings, weekly progress meetings), monitoring of suppliers and sub-suppliers (inspection reports, surveillance/audit reports, inspection plans, material verification checklists), QCP/ITP compilation and implementation, special controls for processes like welding and NDT/NDE, concession and non-conformance management (flowchart/process), databook management, and product preservation (identification, handling, contamination control, packaging, storage, transportation, protection).
Experience & Qualifications
Source: 240-109253698 CQP Template.pdf (unknown)The organogram section requires the supplier to include team members' responsibilities and qualifications necessary to fulfil stated duties, including who is responsible for carrying out tasks and who is responsible for checking the work (work verification).
Quality Management
Source: 240-109253698 CQP Template.pdf (unknown)The Contract Quality Plan must be prepared per SANS 466:2005 / ISO 10005:2005. It must include: scope of work, communication channels between supplier and Eskom, organogram with QA/QC roles, interfacing documents, list of suppliers and sub-suppliers, monitoring of suppliers, interface of sub-suppliers with QMS, items to be manufactured/refurbished/purchased, QCP/ITP for offsite and onsite activities, special controls (e.g., welding, NDT/NDE), documented information to be submitted to Eskom, records control and retention, concession and non-conformance management, databook management, tools and equipment management, customer property handling per ISO 9001, product preservation, identification and traceability, and commissioning and post-delivery activities.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 240-109253698 CQP Template.pdf (unknown)No specific compliance requirements are stated in the document. The CQP template requires the supplier to address quality management per SANS 466:2005 / ISO 10005:2005, and to include processes for concession and non-conformance management, customer property handling per ISO 9001, and post-delivery activities including warranty, customer satisfaction measurement, technical support, and defect correction.
Health & Safety
Source: 240-109253698 CQP Template.pdf (unknown)Method statements must describe in a logical sequence exactly how a job is to be carried out in a safe manner and without risks to health/safety, including all risks identified in the risk assessment and measures to control those risks.
Contractual Terms
Source: 240-109253698 CQP Template.pdf (unknown)Post-delivery activities: The supplier must indicate any post-delivery activities/support to be given to Eskom during commissioning and after scope of work delivery, including warranty period and conditions, customer satisfaction measurement, technical support, defect correction period/retention funds. Consider statutory, regulatory, and scope of work requirements.
Contact Information
Source: PUMPSS~1.PDF (unknown){"name":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"department":null,"address":"owledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: PUMPSS~1.PDF (unknown)Returnable documents for the OHS evaluation (Annexure C1, high risk) must be submitted with the tender:
Failure to submit any required OHS returnable may result in the tender not being recommended.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: PUMPSS~1.PDF (unknown)OHS tender evaluation is conducted using Annexure C1 (high risk) template. The tenderer is assessed on submission of all OHS returnables; recommendation is 'Recommended' or 'Not Recommended'. No scoring split, preference point system, or minimum qualifying thresholds are stated in the provided document.
Technical Specifications
Source: PUMPSS~1.PDF (unknown)Scope of work: Maintenance services on a routine, non-routine, as-and-when-required basis on turbine oil pumps at Grootvlei Power Station. Pump types include: Francis Turbine, Mechanical Pump, AC Control, AC Booster, AC Bearing oil pump, DC Pump. The contract period is 5 years.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: PUMPSS~1.PDF (unknown)OHS competency must be demonstrated through submission of CVs, qualifications, and certificates relevant to the scope of work, risks, OHS plan, and applicability.
Financial Requirements
Source: PUMPSS~1.PDF (unknown)OHS costing must be submitted, broken down (not lump sum), based on the overall scope of work and risk assessment. No other financial requirements (e.g., pricing format, bonds, guarantees) are stated in the provided document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: PUMPSS~1.PDF (unknown)OHS compliance is mandatory:
No other compliance requirements (e.g., CSD, tax clearance, B-BBEE) are stated in the provided document.
Health & Safety
Source: PUMPSS~1.PDF (unknown)OHS tender evaluation template for high-risk work requires: signed acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal requirements, a Health and Safety Plan addressing project risks, detailed OHS costing (broken down, not lump sum, based on scope and risk assessment), Baseline OHS Risk Assessment with methodology, valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA), OHS policy signed by CEO complying with OHS Act Section 7, and OHS competency evidence (CVs, qualifications, certificates).
Section
Source: PUMPSS~1.PDF (unknown)OHS evaluation uses Annexure C1 (high risk) template. The tenderer is assessed on submission of all OHS returnables; recommendation is 'Recommended' or 'Not Recommended'. No scoring split or minimum qualifying thresholds are stated.
Description
Source: 32-726~1.PDF (unknown)This is an OHS specification for high-risk activities/services at Eskom Generation. It sets minimum SHEQ requirements for the contract period. The contractor must develop an OHS plan meeting these requirements and all applicable legislation. Eskom does not assume the contractor's legal responsibilities; the contractor remains accountable for the health and safety programme of its employees and appointed contractors. The specification is not all-encompassing and does not supersede organizational OHS requirements.
Important Dates
Source: 32-726~1.PDF (unknown){"briefingSession":"{"date":null,"time":null,"venue":"ion reports to the relevant management.","is_compulsory":false}"}
Contact Information
Source: 32-726~1.PDF (unknown)Eskom Contract's Manager/End User: Tebatso Matsha
Eskom's Procurement Manager/Officer: Silindile Mncube
Eskom's OHS/SHE Manager: Martin Mawasha
Eskom's OHS/SHE Officer: M Mahuluhulu
Project Address: Grootvlei Power Station
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 32-726~1.PDF (unknown)Bidders must be registered with the Compensation Commissioner and hold a valid letter of good standing (COID). They must sign a Section 37(2) agreement with Eskom and ensure appointed contractors do the same. They must comply with all applicable South African legislation, including the OHS Act, National Environmental Management Act, and Basic Conditions of Employment Act. They must have a SHEQ policy signed by the CEO or Section 16(2) appointee, and a Covid-19 policy signed by the most senior person. They must provide an organisational organogram signed by the company's 16(1) or 16(2) appointee. They must appoint a safety officer (full-time or part-time) with specified training and experience. They must not use child labour and must comply with the Regulations on Hazardous Work by Children. They must adhere to Eskom's life-saving rules and substance abuse policy, with zero tolerance for alcohol or drugs.
Technical Specifications
Source: 32-726~1.PDF (unknown)Refurbishment and delivery of turbine auxiliary oil pumps: seal oil pumps, seal oil vacuum pumps, stator coolant pumps, and ammonia dosing pumps at Grootvlei Power Station. Contract period: 5 years. Work includes routine, non-routine, and as-and-when-required maintenance services on turbine oil pumps (Francis turbine, mechanical pump, AC control, AC booster, AC bearing oil pump, DC pump).
Experience & Qualifications
Source: 32-726~1.PDF (unknown)The main contractor and appointed contractors must have appropriate qualifications and certificates, and employees must always be under competent supervision.
Quality Management
Source: 32-726~1.PDF (unknown)Contractor must comply with Eskom's Substance Abuse Procedure (32-37). Eskom has the right to take reasonable procedures to identify and prohibit intoxicated persons from entering the company. The allowable alcohol and drug level is 0%. Anyone entering the Eskom site may be subjected to ad hoc alcohol testing. Prior to site handover, the client and contractor management must conduct inspections, draft and sign a service level agreement. Contractor vehicles may be subject to inspections by the Client/Agent's representative. Drivers of light vehicles must keep at least 30 meters clear of machines.
Financial Requirements
Source: 32-726~1.PDF (unknown)Costs must be included in the bill of quantities, in line with the OHS Act and its regulations and consistent with the scope of work.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 32-726~1.PDF (unknown)B-BBEE Minimum Level: 2
Contractor must comply with the OHS Act, including Section 37(2) agreement, hazardous work by children regulations, and all relevant legislation.
Contractor site supervisor must be trained in HIRA, incident investigation, supervisor training, authorised person & PSR, and legal liability.
Contractor health and safety officer must be trained in SAMTRAC, HIRA, incident investigation, legal liability, ISO 45001, and have minimum 2 years' experience and an OHS Diploma (for 3-5 year contracts).
Contractor must comply with Eskom's Substance Abuse Procedure (32-37) and Life-saving Rules.
Contractor must develop an OHS plan meeting Eskom's minimum requirements.
Health & Safety
Source: 32-726~1.PDF (unknown)The contractor must comply with the OHS Act, including Section 37(2) agreement, hazardous work by children regulations, and all relevant legislation. The contractor must provide a site supervisor trained in HIRA, incident investigation, supervisor training, authorised person & PSR, and legal liability. A full-time or part-time health and safety officer may be required; the officer must be trained in SAMTRAC, HIRA, incident investigation, legal liability, ISO 45001, have minimum 2 years' experience, and hold an OHS Diploma (for 3-5 year contracts). The contractor must conduct risk assessments, develop safe work procedures/method statements, maintain fire equipment, manage flammable liquids, provide first aid, establish OHS communication systems, conduct toolbox talks, provide induction training, manage site establishment, vehicles, housekeeping, stacking/storage, signage, tools, auditing, smoking, cellular phones, medical assessments, PPE, incident investigation, emergency management, non-conformance, OHS files, work stoppage, hours of work, and performance monitoring. Eskom has the right to terminate the contract.
Environmental
Source: 32-726~1.PDF (unknown)The contractor must meet all requirements pertaining to local authorities, municipal by-laws, and environmental legislation.
Contractual Terms
Source: 32-726~1.PDF (unknown)Contractor site supervisor must be competent and trained in HIRA, incident investigation, supervisor training, authorised person & PSR, and legal liability.
Section
Source: 32-726~1.PDF (unknown)OHS department will issue the 37(2) agreement to the project. Evaluation of the contractor's OHS plan will occur prior to the start of work.
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Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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