Asbestos removal at various ESKOM substations (middelburg, witbank, lowveld, highveld south clns)

The tenderer is advised to read and understand all aspects and documentation associated with this enquiry before inserting prices and rates.

Closing date: 2026-09-04T10:00:00.000Z

No contact information specified

Returnable forms: SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 9. The tenderer must complete the bill of quantities with rates and prices in ZAR excluding VAT. The tenderer must provide a signed cover page with the total price in words and figures.

The tenderer must be a specialist and accredited asbestos removal company. The tenderer must comply with the Asbestos Regulations, 2001 and the OHS Act of 1993.

The tenderer must carefully remove existing asbestos materials and dispose of them in terms of the Asbestos Regulations, 2001 and the OHS Act of 1993. The tenderer must provide all necessary information required to adequately price the scope of work associated with this enquiry.

The tenderer must price all items including preliminaries and general. The tenderer must provide rates and prices in ZAR excluding VAT.

The tenderer must comply with the Asbestos Regulations, 2001 and the OHS Act of 1993. No specific pre-qualification thresholds (e.g., CSD, tax clearance, B-BBEE, CIDB) are stated in the provided document.

Technical evaluation strategy for tenders for asbestos phase-out at North East Grid substations. Covers scope (replacement of asbestos roof sheeting, gutters, downpipes, ceiling boards, trench covers, window sills, asbestos conduits at 17 substations across four CLNs), normative references (Eskom Tender Engineering Evaluation Procedure 240-48929482, Procurement Procedure 32-1034, TST41-877, SANS 1200, OHS Act Construction Regulations 2014), definitions, abbreviations, roles (Engineering Manager, EDWL, TET members: Sibonelo Sibiya, Sifiso Gwala, Sipho Sebose), evaluation threshold (70% weighted average), mandatory criteria (8 pass/fail items), qualitative criteria (5 weighted items totalling 100%, threshold 80%), and foreseen risks/exceptions (unacceptable risk: contractors without relevant experience; no acceptable risks/exceptions/conditions).

Closing date: 4 September 2026 at 10:00 (from tender record). No briefing, site visit, or clarification deadlines stated in the provided documents.

No SCM or technical contact names, emails, phones, or submission address stated in the provided documents.

Submission method and address are not stated in the provided documents. Returnable documents required with the bid:

• Proof of registration as an Asbestos Contractor for Type 2 or 3 Asbestos Work (Asbestos Abatement Regulations, 2020); if subcontracting, the subcontractor's registration and a letter of intent.
• Proof of competence/training for personnel in asbestos removal and replacement with non-asbestos material.
• Registered Asbestos Worker Supervisor certificate.
• Registered Asbestos Worker Skilled/Semi-Skilled Persons certificates.
• Valid transport permit approved for hazardous waste transportation.
• Copy of the approval certificate of the final disposal site.
• Proof that employees and supervisors attended training per Regulations 7(3-6) of the Asbestos Abatement Regulations, 2020, provided by a competent person.
• Proof of medical surveillance for all personnel involved in asbestos work.
• Comprehensive method statement / standard operating procedure for removal and disposal of asbestos.
• Working at Heights certificates for personnel involved.
• Signed acknowledgement that a Safety File (including Asbestos Risk Assessment and Fall Protection Plan/Working at Height Risk Assessment) will be provided for acceptance before work commences.
• Construction programme/technical schedule with activity order and time durations.
• Construction method statements covering removal/replacement of asbestos items, construction of new buildings, civil works, sewer/plumbing works.
• Organogram of project team with names and roles (minimum: Project Manager, Site Manager, Site Supervisor, Qualified Electrical Technician registered with DOL).
• List of subcontractors (material/plant/equipment suppliers and construction subcontractors) with details; if no subcontracting, a letter confirming this.
• List of tools, plant and machinery owned by the contractor (hired items included in subcontractor list).
• List of at least 5 relevant previous projects in table format with scope, dates, client contact; signed completion certificates with client name, contact, completion date (appointment letters not accepted).
• CVs and certified academic qualifications (not older than 3 months) for Construction Manager/Project Manager (BTech/Diploma + 3 years), Site Manager/Site Agent (BTech/NDiploma Civil/Building + 3 years), Site Supervisor (BTech/Diploma + 3 years); signed letter confirming availability.

Disqualification risks: any mandatory criterion scored "NO"; any returnable omitted or unsigned; technical evaluation score below 70% weighted average; qualitative evaluation score below 80% threshold.

Two-stage technical evaluation:

1. Mandatory Technical Evaluation Criteria (pass/fail) — all must be met:

• Valid registration as Asbestos Contractor Type 2 or 3 (or subcontractor registration + letter of intent).
• Personnel competence/training proof.
• Registered Asbestos Worker Supervisor certificate.
• Registered Asbestos Worker Skilled/Semi-Skilled certificates.
• Valid hazardous waste transport permit.
• Disposal site approval certificate.
• Training proof per Regulations 7(3-6) by competent person.
• Medical surveillance proof for all asbestos work personnel.

A "NO" on any mandatory criterion stops evaluation.

2. Qualitative Technical Evaluation Criteria (weighted, threshold 80%):

• 2.1 Ability to execute asbestos removal/replacement (20%): registered to execute = 20%; subcontract = 10%.
• 2.2 Comprehensive method statement/SOP for removal and disposal (20%): submitted = 20%; none = 0%.
• 2.3 Track record in asbestos removal, transport, disposal (30%): ≥5 projects = 30%; ≥3 = 20%; ≤2 = 10%; none = 0%.
• 2.4 Working at Heights certificates for personnel (10%): all submitted = 10%; none = 0%.
• 2.5 Acknowledgement of Safety File submission before commencement (20%): submitted = 20%; none = 0%.

Total qualitative = 100%; minimum qualifying score = 80%.

Overall technical acceptability: minimum weighted average score 70% per Eskom scoring table (5=100%, 4=80%, 2=40%, 0=0%). Unacceptable risks: contractors without relevant experience. No acceptable risks, exceptions, or conditions defined.

Scope: Removal and replacement of asbestos-containing materials at 17 North East Grid substations across four Customer Load Networks:

• Lowveld CLN: Gumeni, Komatipoort, Marathon, Prairie.
• HVS CLN: Alpha, Camden, Majuba, Normandie, Sol, Tutuka, Zeus.
• Middelburg CLN: Hendrina, Rockdale.
• Witbank CLN: Kruispunt, Vulcan, Duvha, Komati.

Work per building includes: protection of equipment in control/battery/carrier rooms from asbestos dust (structurally sound, adequate lighting, 22°C); vacuum dust layer above ceilings before removal; clean out and safely remove asbestos in trench covers, fascia boards, gutters, roofs, ceilings, interior/exterior walls, tanks, downpipes, sleeve pipes, window sills, barge boards, oil dam pipes, drain covers, flowerpots, water tanks, access control buildings, offices, workshops, storerooms, boardrooms, dog kennels, compressor rooms, PTM&C buildings, lines buildings, admin offices, general stores, flammable stores, supporting buildings, retaining walls, battery rooms, tool stores.

Handling: correct asbestos handling procedures always; transport per SABS 0228 and SABS 0229; disposal at licensed hazardous waste sites via accredited waste management providers; containers/vehicles clearly identified, classified, packed per SABS 0228/0229; transport documentation per National Environmental Management Waste Act.

Replacement materials & specifications:

• Roof sheeting: 0.4mm IBR, galvanised AZ200, colour desert sand exterior, 5-year workmanship/water-tightness guarantee; no screw-fixed sheeting allowed.
• Purlins: hot-dip galvanised steel (primed + enamel) or 50x75mm SA pine.
• Fasteners: corrosion-resistant clips.
• Roof insulation: Alucushion/bubblefoil (fire-retardant) polyethylene/aluminium foil under purlins.
• Fascia/barge boards: Everite Nutec boards (fascia 80x200mm, barge 150x200x10x3000mm), screwed (no nails).
• Gutters: 150x150x0.8mm aluminium pre-painted continuous lengths (confirm size with Eskom); colour white.
• Downpipes: 100x100mm aluminium pre-painted continuous lengths (confirm size); colour white.
• Ceilings: 6mm Rhino board on existing brandering with H-profile joints, 75mm polystyrene cornices, white acrylic sealer; paint: 1 coat primer + 2 coats Prominent Paints Satin Silk Sheen White Cloud 0702-Y; 100mm Aerolite/Isotherm insulation between trusses; additional SAP branders at 400mm centres where needed.
• Control rooms: 12.5mm Rhinoboard Donn BPB Gyprex lay-in exposed tee suspended ceiling (350mm below tie-beam), 1200x600mm tiles, Donn T38 grid, 25x19mm M6 PVC cornice.
• Battery rooms: 4mm Everite Nutec board on brandering with H-profile joints, 75mm polystyrene cornices, white acrylic sealer; paint: 1 coat primer + 2 coats acid-resistant Plascon Plascoguard Geopon 3000WB white.
• Window sills: 175mm fibre cement, primed + Prominent Paints Satin Silk exterior acrylic; exterior colour match roof, interior crisp white.
• Sleeve/vent/sewer pipes: PVC same size.
• Trench covers: precast concrete, confirm sizes on site to match existing.

Applicable standards: SANS 1200, OHS Act Construction Regulations 2014, SABS 0228/0229, National Environmental Management Waste Act, Asbestos Abatement Regulations 2020.

No pricing format, bond, guarantee, insurance, payment terms, or financial capacity thresholds stated in the provided documents.

Mandatory compliance documents:

• CSD registration and valid SARS tax compliance status PIN (standard Eskom requirement, not explicit in text but implied).
• Registration as Asbestos Contractor Type 2 or 3 per Asbestos Abatement Regulations 2020 (or subcontractor registration + letter of intent).
• Valid hazardous waste transport permit.
• Licensed hazardous waste disposal site approval certificate.
• Personnel certificates: Registered Asbestos Worker Supervisor; Registered Asbestos Worker Skilled/Semi-Skilled; Working at Heights; medical surveillance for asbestos work; training per Regulations 7(3-6) by competent person.
• Key personnel qualifications: Construction Manager/Project Manager (BTech/Diploma + 3 years), Site Manager/Site Agent (BTech/NDiploma Civil/Building + 3 years), Site Supervisor (BTech/Diploma + 3 years); certified academic qualifications not older than 3 months.
• Signed acknowledgement of Safety File submission (Asbestos Risk Assessment, Fall Protection Plan/Working at Height Risk Assessment) before commencement.
• Completion certificates for previous projects (signed, with client name, contact, completion date; appointment letters not accepted).
• B-BBEE, CIDB, CIPC, professional registrations, local content percentages not stated in the provided documents.

Detailed qualitative evaluation criteria with scoring breakdown:

1. Construction Programme/Technical Schedule (weight 60% of section, 60% overall?):

• 1.1 Activity order and key milestones (60% of criterion): all activities listed = 5; few missing/irrelevant = 4; many missing/irrelevant = 2; none = 0.
• 1.2 Time durations start to end (40% of criterion): all durations sensible = 5; few missing = 4; mostly nonsensical = 2; none = 0.

2. Construction Method Statements (weight 30%):

• 2.1 Method statement demonstrating understanding of scope (100%): good understanding, all minimum info = 5; partial (2-3 items) = 4; lacks detail (1-2 items) = 2; none = 0. Must cover asbestos removal/replacement, new buildings, civil works (ground prep, drainage, excavations, layer works, levelling, block paving), sewer/plumbing.
• Organogram of project team with names/roles (minimum: Project Manager, Site Manager, Site Supervisor, Qualified Electrical Technician DOL-registered).

3. List of Subcontractors (weight 30%):

• 3.1 Material/plant/equipment suppliers listed (40%): all relevant = 5; few missing = 4; only companies or only material = 2; none = 0.
• 3.2 Construction subcontractors (60%): if no outsourcing, letter confirming; otherwise list with details.

4. List of Tools, Plant and Machinery (weight 100%): all relevant owned items listed = 5; few missing = 4; mostly irrelevant = 2; none = 0 (hired items in subcontractor list).
5. Relevant Previous Projects (weight 100%):

• 5.1 Minimum 5 projects in table with scope, dates, client contact (60%): >5 = 5; 4-2 = 4; 1 = 2; none = 0.
• 5.2 Well-defined scope, completion date, client contact (30%): all 3 = 5; 2 = 4; 1 = 2; none = 0.
• 5.3 Completion certificates for all projects in 5.1 (10%): all provided = 5; some missing = 4; >half missing = 2; none = 0 (appointment letters not accepted).

6. CVs and Qualifications of Key Personnel (weight 100%):

• 6.1 All required CVs provided (30%): all = 5; missing 1 = 4; only 1 = 2; none = 0.
• 6.2 Qualifications and experience meet minimum (60%): all meet = 5; any not meeting = 2. Minimums: Construction Manager BTech/Diploma +3yrs; Site Manager BTech/NDiploma Civil/Building +3yrs; Site Supervisor BTech/Diploma +3yrs.
• 6.3 Certified academic qualifications not older than 3 months (10%): all certified = 5; uncertified = 0 (uncertified not accepted).
• Signed letter confirming availability of key resources.

Total qualitative weighting = 100%; threshold = 80%.

The works involve the safe removal and disposal of asbestos-containing material at the following substations in the North-East Grid:

• Middelburg CLN: Hendrina and Rockdale
• Witbank CLN: Vulcan, Kruispunt, Duvha, Komati
• Lowveld CLN: Gumeni, Prairie, Marathon, Komatipoort
• Highveld South CLN: Majuba, Alpha, Normandie, Sol, Zeus, Camden, Tutuka

All sites are in Mpumalanga Province. Access to site requires notification to the Project Manager one week in advance, with proof of identification; a permit must be visibly retained at all times.

Returnable documents: completed Form of Offer and Acceptance, including the offered total of the Prices exclusive of VAT, and CIDB registration number (if applicable). Bidders must comply with the Conditions of Tender; deviations must be recorded in the Schedule of Deviations. Bidders must be able to provide required securities, bonds, guarantees, proof of insurance, and other documentation. Bidders must not take any prohibited action (corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, coercive, or obstructive) as defined in Z12. Bidders must not cede, delegate, or assign any rights or obligations without written consent. Bidders must comply with confidentiality obligations. Bidders must comply with the Construction Regulations 2014 and all applicable health, safety, and environmental laws. Bidders must include the Employer's VAT number 4710303126 on each invoice. Bidders must provide a tax invoice within one week of receiving a payment certificate. Bidders must notify the Employer of any change in B-BBEE status within 7 days. Bidders must submit an updated verification certificate within 30 days of notification. Bidders must cooperate fully with investigations into alleged prohibited actions.

The works involve the safe removal and disposal of asbestos-containing material at the following substations in the North-East Grid:

• Middelburg CLN: Hendrina and Rockdale
• Witbank CLN: Vulcan, Kruispunt, Duvha, Komati
• Lowveld CLN: Gumeni, Prairie, Marathon, Komatipoort
• Highveld South CLN: Majuba, Alpha, Normandie, Sol, Zeus, Camden, Tutuka

All sites are in Mpumalanga Province. Access to site requires notification to the Project Manager one week in advance, with proof of identification; a permit must be visibly retained at all times.

The contract is a priced contract with bill of quantities (Option B). Payment terms: assessment interval is between the 25th day of each successive month; payments are made within 60 days. Interest rate is the publicly quoted prime rate of interest (365-day year) charged by Standard Bank of South Africa for amounts due in Rands, or LIBOR for other currencies. Retention: retention free amount is zero; retention percentage is 2.5% of the total contract price; SD&L retention percentage is 10% of the total contract price. Delay damages: R7000 per day of the total contract price per day, up to a limit of 10% of the contract price. Price adjustment for inflation (Option X1) applies after sixteen months from the base date, on a monthly basis. The base date for indices is one month prior to enquiry closing. Proportions for price adjustment: P&Gs 0.85 linked to SEIFSA TABLE D4, 0.15 non-adjustable; building works: labour 0.40 (SEIFSA TABLE C-3a), fuel 0.20 (SEIFSA TABLE L-3), material 0.25 (SEIFSA TABLE G-1), 0.15 non-adjustable. The method of measurement is in accordance with the latest amendment to SANS 1200 and 'standard system of measuring builders work 6th edition' issued by the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors, as amended in Part C2.1 Pricing Assumptions.

Bidders must comply with the Construction Regulations 2014 (under the Occupational Health & Safety Act 85 of 1993) and all applicable health, safety, and environmental laws. Bidders must comply with B-BBEE status change notification requirements: notify the Employer within 7 days of any change in B-BBEE status, and submit an updated verification certificate within 30 days of notification. Bidders must not take any prohibited action (corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, coercive, or obstructive) as defined in Z12. Bidders must not cede, delegate, or assign any rights or obligations without written consent. Bidders must comply with confidentiality obligations. Bidders must include the Employer's VAT number 4710303126 on each invoice. Bidders must provide a tax invoice within one week of receiving a payment certificate.

The aim of the Health & Safety (H&S) specification is to provide principal contractor/s and suppliers with:

• The overarching framework within which the principal contractor is required to demonstrate compliance to legal and Eskom’s/ NTCSA H&S requirements.
• Establish the way the principal contractor is to manage H&S risks in the execution of the contract.

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Returnable forms — all must be completed, signed and submitted with the quotation:

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page.
• SBD 3.1 / 3.2 / 3.3 (Pricing Schedule): firm / non-firm / professional services.
• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at the department. Disclosure is mandatory; a false declaration disqualifies the bid.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims B-BBEE points under the PPPFA 80/20 or 90/10 system.
• SBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content).
• SBD 7.1 / 7.2 (Contract Form): purchase of goods / rendering of services.
• SBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management Practices).
• SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination): certifies the price was set independently, with no contact with competing bidders.

No specific eligibility criteria are stated in the document. Bidders must comply with the OHS Act, Act 85 of 1993 and its Regulations.

The aim of the Health & Safety (H&S) specification is to provide principal contractor/s and suppliers with:

• The overarching framework within which the principal contractor is required to demonstrate compliance to legal and Eskom’s/ NTCSA H&S requirements.
• Establish the way the principal contractor is to manage H&S risks in the execution of the contract.

B-BBEE Minimum Level: 2

The tender is for the removal and replacement of asbestos material in the north-east grid, covering multiple substations across four CLNs: Middelburg, Witbank, Lowveld, and Highveld South. The work is subject to Eskom's Supplier Quality Management Specification (240-105658000), which requires suppliers to develop, implement, maintain, and continually improve a quality management system based on ISO 9001.

Closing date: 4 September 2026 at 10:00 (from tender record). No other dates (briefings, site visits, clarification deadlines) are stated in the provided documents.

No specific contact details are provided in the documents. The department is Supply Chain Management.

Returnable documents: complete and sign Form A (Tender and Contract Quality Requirements for Supplier Quality Management Specification 240-105658000/QM 58 and ISO 9001). Submit the quality returnables listed in the List of Tender Returnables (240-12248652) for Category 2. All returnables must be completed, signed, and submitted with the bid.

Quality evaluation is based on Category 2 requirements. Bidders must either hold a valid ISO 9001 certificate from an accredited body (with scope relevant to the work, issued by an authorised authority with recognised international accreditation, and not expired) or provide objective evidence of a documented QMS that complies with ISO 9001. Specific quality returnables are evaluated as per the List of Tender Returnables (240-12248652). No other evaluation criteria (e.g., price, functionality) are stated in the provided documents.

Scope: removal and replacement of asbestos material in the north-east grid at various substations: Middelburg CLN (Hendrina, Rockdale), Witbank CLN (Vulcan, Kruispunt, Duvha, Komati), Lowveld CLN (Gumeni, Prairie, Marathon, Komatipoort), Highveld South CLN (Majuba, Alpha, Normandie, Sol, Zeus, Camden, Tutuka). The tender is for the phase-out of asbestos material. Quality requirements are specified in Supplier Quality Management Specification 240-105658000 (QM 58), which mandates a QMS conforming to ISO 9001.

B-BBEE Minimum Level: 1 (as stated in currentAnalysis). No other compliance requirements (CSD, tax clearance, CIDB, CIPC) are stated in the provided documents.

The tender is for the phase out of asbestos material at various substations in the North-East grid, covering four CLNs: Middelburg (Hendrina, Rockdale), Witbank (Vulcan, Kruispunt, Duvha, Komati), Lowveld (Gumeni, Prairie, Marathon, Komatipoort), Highveld South (Majuba, Alpha, Normandie, Sol, Zeus, Camden, Tutuka). The contract duration is 15 months with a budget of R56,951,816.00 excl VAT. Mandatory subcontracting of at least 30% to designated groups is a condition for award. SDL&I objectives include B-BBEE improvement, local procurement content of 100%, and job creation/retention. Penalties and retention apply for non-compliance with SDL&I obligations.

Closing date: 04 September 2026 at 10H00 SAST. Tender validity period: 12 weeks from closing date. Clarification meeting: Not applicable. Clarification queries must be submitted 10 working days before the tender deadline. Tenderers must regularly check the NTCSA tender bulletin for addenda and clarifications.

NTCSA Representative: Wenza Nene, Tel: 0118003075, Email: [email protected]. Escalation for ITT issues: [email protected]. Procurement Manager: Olga Tshabalala. Senior Portfolio Manager (Acting): Thabo Mpela.

Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom e-Tendering site (https://etendering.eskom.co.za/login) by the closing date and time. No hard copies will be accepted. The submission must be uploaded under the folders Technical, Commercial, Financial, and other. All documents must be in PDF format, with the priced BOQ also in Excel format. File size limits: 50MB per file, 900MB total per submission. No zip/condensed files. If resubmitting, the latest version will be accepted and previous submissions null and void. Ensure the submission status is marked complete. Late tenders will not be accepted. Returnable documents marked as disqualifiable must be fully completed, signed (if required), and submitted by closing; otherwise the tenderer will be disqualified. Non-disqualifiable returnables may be requested within 5 working days if incomplete, but failure to comply will lead to disqualification. Returnables required for evaluation must be submitted by closing or the tenderer scores zero. Mandatory returnables include: electronic copy of tender, completed BOQ in PDF, completed NEC3 ECC, and compliance with all technical mandatory requirements (including Health & Safety).

Evaluation follows the 90/10 preference point system (PPPFA) for tenders above R50 million. Prices are scored out of 90 points; Specific Goals out of 10 points. Tenderers must achieve a functionality score of at least 70% to qualify for further evaluation. Functionality criteria and weights: Construction Program/Technical Schedule (20%), Construction Method Statements (30%), List of Subcontractors (10%), List of Tools, Plant and Machinery (10%), Relevant Previous Projects Completed (20%), CVs and Qualifications of Key Personnel (10%). Health & Safety Mandatory Technical Evaluation Criteria: a 'NO' response to any criterion results in disqualification. These include: valid proof of registration as an Asbestos Contractor for Type 2 or 3 Asbestos Work per the Asbestos Abatement Regulations 2020 (or proof of subcontractor registration with letter of intent); competence of personnel in asbestos removal; registered Asbestos Worker Supervisor and Skilled/Semi-Skilled certificates; ability to transport asbestos waste to a registered disposal site (valid transport permit); copy of approval certificate of final disposal site; proof of training as per Regulations 7(3-6); proof of medical surveillance for all personnel. Health & Safety Technical Evaluation Functional Criteria: threshold 80%. Criteria: proof of ability to execute asbestos removal and replacement (20%), method statement/standard operating procedure for removal and disposal (20%), contractor track record (30% for at least 5 asbestos works, 20% for at least 3, 10% for not more than 2, 0% if none), Working at Heights certificates for personnel (10%), acknowledgement of providing a Safety File prior to commencement (20%). Prices are evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for variations, and compared on Net Present Value. Unconditional discounts are considered; conditional discounts are not. Specific Goals: failure to submit evidence results in zero points for that goal, but not disqualification.

Scope: Phase out of asbestos material at various substations in the North-East grid, covering four CLNs: Middelburg (Hendrina, Rockdale), Witbank (Vulcan, Kruispunt, Duvha, Komati), Lowveld (Gumeni, Prairie, Marathon, Komatipoort), Highveld South (Majuba, Alpha, Normandie, Sol, Zeus, Camden, Tutuka). The tender may result in award of a single contract or up to four contracts to four contractors. Contract duration: 15 months. Budget: R56,951,816.00 excl VAT. Mandatory subcontracting: minimum 30% of contract value to be subcontracted to designated groups (EME/QSE at least 51% owned by black people, including youth, women, disabled, rural/township, military veterans, or cooperatives). Proof of subcontract agreements, CSD reports, and B-BBEE certificates of subcontractors required. SDL&I objectives: B-BBEE improvement plan within 30 days of contract signing; local procurement content target 100%; jobs creation/retention proposals. Penalty of 2.5% of invoice amount or contract value for failure to meet SDL&I obligations; 2.5% retention on every invoice for SDL&I security.

Payment terms: NTCSA commits to paying suppliers within 30 days for contracts below R50 million (incl VAT), and within 60 days for contracts above R50 million (incl VAT). Prices are evaluated inclusive of VAT. Performance security: Not applicable. Tenderers must submit audited financial statements for the previous 18 months (or last year if not available). For JV/SPV, financial statements for each participant. Start-up enterprises (formed within last 12 months) are exempt but must furnish statements for the first year once available. Due diligence/financial analysis is required.

Mandatory: Proof of valid and current CSD registration (CSD number/CSD report) for all local tenderers and foreign tenderers with local footprint. Tax compliance: Local tenderers must provide SARS e-filing PIN or CSD number; foreign tenderers with footprint must provide certified tax clearance certificate; foreign suppliers with no footprint must complete SBD1 but no tax proof required. B-BBEE: Valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or sworn affidavit (for EME/QSE) required to claim preference points. Specific goals: proof required for scoring. Employment Equity Act compliance: designated employers must submit proof of compliance and EE report to Department of Labour (South African tenderers only). COIDA: Original certificate of good standing or proof of application from Compensation Fund (South African tenderers only). SBD forms required: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Bidders Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content). Other returnables: Authorisation Form (Annexure A), Acknowledgement Form (Annexure B), Tenderer's Particulars (Annexure C), Integrity Declaration Form (Annexure D), CPA Requirements for Local Goods/Services (Annexure E), CPA(IG) for Foreign Goods/Services (Annexure F), Local Content Declaration Schedules (Annexures G1-G4). Additional documents for JV: letter of intent/valid JV agreement, confirmation of single business entity, single designated bank account. Supplier Non-Disclosure Agreement and SD&L Undertaking required. CIDB grading: Not applicable. ECSA/SACPCMP registrations, CVs, permits/licenses as applicable to scope.

Evaluation uses the 90/10 preference point system. Prices scored out of 90 points; Specific Goals out of 10 points. Functionality threshold: 70% overall. Health & Safety functional threshold: 80%. Mandatory H&S criteria must all be met. Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for errors, and compared on NPV. Unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts not. Specific Goals: failure to submit evidence results in zero points for that goal, but not disqualification.