ESKOM tender: repair of defective concrete foundations at ripon traction substation

Returnable Documents: The specific documents required are not detailed in the provided text. You must consult the main tender documents to identify all mandatory forms and submissions.

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Scope: Repair of defective concrete foundations at Ripon Traction substation. Duration: 06 months.

Clarification meeting: 19 June 2026 at 10:00 SAST via Microsoft Teams.

Returnable Documents: Ensure all required returnable documents are completed and submitted as specified.

Not explicitly stated in provided excerpt, but typically requires relevant construction/civil engineering experience, valid company registration, tax compliance, and possibly CIDB grading for construction work in South Africa.

Scope: Repair of defective concrete foundations at Ripon Traction substation. Duration: 06 months.

No specific compliance requirements stated.

Returnable Documents:

• The specific documents required are not listed in the available text. You must consult the full tender document to identify all mandatory returnables.

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Returnable Documents: The bidder must submit all required returnable documents as specified in the tender documentation.

The Employer, identified in the Acceptance signature block, has solicited offers to enter into a contract for the procurement of:

• Ripon Traction Substation Defective Concrete Foundations.

Returnable Documents:

• Submit the completed Form of Offer and Acceptance, including the Schedule of Deviations (if any).
• The Employer will accept the offer by signing the Acceptance part and returning one copy to the tenderer before the end of the validity period stated in the Tender Data.
• Tenderers must not include a covering letter in the final contract document; any agreed deviations must be recorded in the Schedule of Deviations.

Must have CIDB registration (if applicable); Must accept all Conditions of Tender; Must be authorized to sign binding contract; Must comply with all terms without deviation unless recorded in Schedule of Deviations.

The Employer, identified in the Acceptance signature block, has solicited offers to enter into a contract for the procurement of:

• Ripon Traction Substation Defective Concrete Foundations.

Pricing format:

• The offered total of the Prices must be stated exclusive of VAT.
• Value Added Tax at 15% must be calculated and added.
• The total amount due inclusive of VAT must be provided in words.
• This total is for budgeting purposes only; actual amounts due will be assessed according to the conditions of contract.

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Defective concrete foundations at Ripon Traction Substation. Contract period: 06 months. Employer: Eskom National Transmission Company SOC Ltd (NTCSA). This is Part C1.2b of the tender documentation - Contract Data provided by the Contractor under NEC3 ECC.

Returnable Documents: The document does not contain specific submission guidelines. This appears to be Part C1.2b of a NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC3) - the Contract Data section to be completed by the successful contractor, not the tender submission requirements. Bidders should refer to the complete tender pack for submission instructions.

Contractors must be familiar with NEC3 ECC (April 2013) and its Guidance Notes; must complete all required contract data fields accurately; must follow specified formatting (electronic form fields or handwritten in ink); must reference example in ECC3 Guidance Notes pages 156-158.

Scope: Repair and remediation of defective concrete foundations at Ripon Traction Substation. Contract Duration: 06 months. The document references NEC3 ECC (April 2013) Engineering and Construction Contract with Shorter Schedule of Cost Components (SSCC). This is contract data for pricing purposes - detailed technical specifications should be in the complete tender documentation.

Pricing Format: Shorter Schedule of Cost Components (SSCC) as per ECC3 (April 2013). The document contains form fields for the tendered total of prices but the actual values are not populated. Bidders must complete the pricing schedule according to SSCC guidelines on page 63 of ECC3 (April 2013).

No specific compliance requirements found in this document. The document is a contract data template requiring contractor information (name, address, tel, fax), key personnel details (name, job, responsibilities, qualifications, experience), and fee percentages. Bidders should refer to the complete tender documentation for compliance requirements.

• Project involves the refurbishment of defective concrete foundations at Ripon Traction Substation over a 6-month period.
• Works include preliminary and general items, gantry foundations, fencing, and provisional sums.
• Detailed scope covers demolition, earthworks, concrete construction, reinforcement, jointing, grouting, and electrical earthing systems.
• The contractor is responsible for establishing and removing all site facilities, including offices, workshops, and utilities.

Contractors must be registered and compliant with South African legislation; demonstrate experience in substation civil works; comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act (No. 85 of 1992) and Eskom standard 32-136; adhere to quality assurance requirements; and have financial capacity to undertake the project. Evidence of independent pricing may be required due to noted pricing similarities between some bidders.

• The works are governed by SANS 1200A Preliminary and General specifications, applicable to the entire project.
• The scope includes preliminary items, establishment of site facilities, and time-related contractual requirements.
• Specific works involve: refurbishment of cracked concrete foundations, gantry foundations, and fencing.
• Detailed bill of quantities outlines tasks such as demolition, earthworks, concrete works, reinforcement, grouting, and electrical earthing.
• The contractor must provide all necessary site facilities, including offices, yards, workshops, and utilities, and remove them upon completion.
• Compliance with SANS standards is required for concrete, formwork, reinforcement, and earthworks.

• Pricing is structured according to a detailed bill of quantities with items measured in units (m2, m3, no., t, hr, km, Day).
• Bidders must provide rates for labour (supervisor, artisan, skilled labour, driver), plant (trucks, cranes, LDVs), and dayworks.
• Provisional sums are included for specific items like civil works, access delays, and other related works.
• The document includes a market average comparison and evaluator comments noting pricing anomalies and potential collusion risks among bidders.

• The contractor must comply with the complete Occupational Health and Safety Act (No. 85 of 1993) and Eskom standard 32-136.
• Adherence to all requirements of the Quality Assurance Requirements is mandatory.
• Provision for costs to meet all conditions stipulated in the Environmental Management Program is required.
• No specific mentions of CSD, tax, B-BBEE, CIDB, or CIPC were found in the extracted text.

• The project is for defective concrete foundations at Ripon Traction substation.
• Documented information for control of externally provided processes, products, and services is required.

• Eskom representative: Andre Fredericks.
• Date issued: 2025-10-10.

• Returnable documents must be submitted as per the tender instructions.
• Ensure Form A is completed and signed (E.1).
• Include any additional requirements specified in the scope of work or specification (E.2).

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E.1 Form A is completed and signed. 1

E.2 Add other requirements (if applicable) as per the scope of work and/ or specification 1 10%

Section E Score 2

Suppliers must have a documented Quality Management System that complies with ISO 9001 (certification is not mandatory but the system must be evidenced). The evaluation criteria are clearly defined with weighted scores: Section A (QMS Requirements) 25%, Section B (QMS in Operation) 25%, Section C (Contract Quality Plan) 20%, Section D (Quality Control Plan) 20%, and Section E (Miscellaneous) 10%. Failure to provide the specified 'tender returnables' will likely result in disqualification.

• The project involves defective concrete foundations at Ripon Traction substation.
• A Quality Officer is required for the duration of the project.
• Documented information for control of externally provided processes, products, and services is required.

• Supplier Quality Management is evaluated under Category 3 with a unique identifier 240-12248652.
• Scoring uses indicator = 1 for each applicable requirement.
• Section A (ISO 9001 Quality Management System Requirements) carries 25% weight and includes:
• Quality Policy approved by top management.
• Quality Objectives approved by top management.
• Control of documented information.
• Documented information for control of nonconforming outputs.
• Documented information for nonconformity and corrective action.
• Documented information for internal audit.
• Section B (Evidence of QMS in operation) carries 25% weight and includes:
• Documented information for defined roles, responsibilities, and authorities.
• Documented information for control of externally provided processes, products, and services.
• Section C (Contract Quality Plan Requirements) carries 20% weight and requires a draft contract quality plan specific to the scope of work.
• Section D (Quality Control Plan Requirements) carries 20% weight and requires a draft or example of an Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) or Quality Control Plan (QCP) for similar or previous work.
• Section E (User-defined additional requirements) carries 10% weight and includes Form A and other scope-specific requirements.

The document is the Eskom Waste Management Standard (32-245). It is an internal policy document outlining Eskom's approach to integrated waste management with a goal of zero waste. It applies throughout Eskom Holdings SOC Limited and its subsidiaries. The standard provides minimum management requirements for waste streams to ensure legal compliance, referencing extensive environmental legislation. It is not a tender document and contains no description of the scope for repairing defective concrete foundations.

While the standard does not list explicit bidder eligibility criteria, it implies that eligible contractors must: 1) Demonstrate a thorough understanding of and ability to implement this Waste Management Standard and all referenced legislation. 2) Possess or partner with waste management service providers who have the necessary registrations with authorities (e.g., for waste storage facilities over threshold volumes, transportation). 3) Have trained personnel competent in hazardous waste handling and emergency procedures. 4) Have systems to generate and maintain the required legal documentation (safety data sheets, manifests, disposal certificates).

The document is an Eskom Waste Management Standard (32-245), not a tender for defective concrete foundations. It outlines waste management requirements for Eskom operations, not technical specifications for a concrete repair tender. The content includes:

• Eskom's systematic approach to integrated waste management with a goal of zero waste.
• Applicability of the standard throughout Eskom Holdings SOC Limited and its subsidiaries.
• Extensive normative and informative references to environmental legislation and standards.
• Detailed definitions of waste types (general, hazardous, asbestos-containing, health care risk waste, etc.).
• Roles and responsibilities for waste management within Eskom.
• Minimum requirements for waste generation, temporary storage, collection/transportation, classification, minimisation, recycling, reuse, recovery, and disposal.
• Specific requirements for waste containers, liquid and hazardous waste storage, and waste manifests.
• Waste reporting obligations and industry waste management plans.
• Appendices covering industry waste management plans, coal combustion products, hazardous waste (WEEE, oil, asbestos, health care risk waste, metals, SF6, solvents, ozone-depleting substances, silica gel), waste hierarchy, classification, and contaminated land.

This standard is a generic internal policy document and does not contain any technical specifications related to the repair of defective concrete foundations at Ripon Traction substation.

The document is an Eskom Waste Management Standard (32-245), not a tender-specific compliance document. It contains:

• No specific tender compliance requirements (CSD, tax, B-BBEE, CIDB, CIPC, professional registrations, local content).
• The mention 'B-BBEE Minimum Level: 1' appears to be an erroneous extraction from a different context.
• The content is entirely focused on environmental compliance for waste management within Eskom, referencing legislation such as NEMA, NEMWA, and various regulations.
• It includes definitions and requirements for managing waste streams (general, hazardous, asbestos, health care risk waste, etc.) in accordance with South African law.
• There are no tender-specific compliance instructions for bidders.

The document is the Eskom Waste Management Standard (32-245). It contains requirements for the safe handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of waste, including hazardous waste, asbestos, and health care risk waste. It references safety legislation and standards. However, this is a generic internal standard and does not contain health and safety specifications for a concrete repair tender.

The document is the Eskom Waste Management Standard (32-245). Its primary focus is environmental management of waste. It details Eskom's hierarchical approach to waste management, legal compliance with NEMA, NEMWA, and other regulations, and specific requirements for managing various waste streams (e.g., coal combustion products, hazardous waste, asbestos). It includes information on waste minimisation, recycling, reuse, recovery, and disposal. This is an internal policy document, not tender-specific environmental requirements.

This is a waste management plan document, not a tender for concrete repairs. Its primary description is:

• The Eskom Transmission Industry Waste Management Plan (Ind WMP) aims to assess current waste management and develop measures for waste avoidance and minimisation.
• It is prepared per the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008.
• The scope includes measures to prevent pollution, set waste minimisation targets, phase out hazardous substances, and implement monitoring.
• The plan applies to all Eskom Transmission activities and business units.
• Its purpose is to avoid environmental deterioration and negative health impacts through waste reduction, segregation, collection, and disposal best practices.

The document states an effective date of 31 March 2023 for the waste management plan update. This is not a tender closing date.

For queries related to this waste management plan document:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 087 803 9294
• Note: This contact is for the consulting firm (Nsovo Environmental Consulting) that prepared the plan, not necessarily for tender submissions.

Not applicable as this is a strategic internal document. For a potential tender related to the Ripon Traction substation, eligibility would be defined in a separate, actual tender document.

This is a waste management plan document, not a tender for concrete foundation repairs. The technical content describes the plan's scope and purpose:

• The plan aims to assess current waste management and develop measures for waste avoidance and minimisation across Eskom Transmission operations.
• It outlines targets for waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and recovery.
• It includes measures to manage waste, phase out hazardous substances (like PCBs and asbestos), and implement monitoring and reporting.
• The plan applies to all Eskom Transmission business areas and units.
• It must be read alongside the Eskom Waste Management Standard (32-245).

The document describes the methodology used to update the waste management plan:

• A desktop review of previous plans, internal policies, and guidelines.
• A site assessment of sampled Business Units to inspect waste generation, storage, minimisation initiatives, legal compliance, and disposal procedures.
• A status quo and gap analysis focusing on regulatory compliance, waste minimisation, handling, information systems, monitoring, and training.

The document lists sites visited during a site assessment for the waste management plan update, including clinics, laboratories, and offices. It references ISO 9001:2015 as a normative standard.

The document lists numerous legislative and standard references that form the compliance framework for the waste management plan. Key references include:

• National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008.
• National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004.
• Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993.
• Hazardous Substances Act, 1973.
• Various South African National Standards (SANS) for waste classification, transport, and handling.
• Municipal by-laws must be consulted and complied with.
• The plan notes that waste management is contracted to competent, registered service providers.

The document lists numerous legislative and standard references relevant to health, safety, and environment, including:

• Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993.
• Hazardous Substances Act, 1973.
• Asbestos Abatement Regulations.
• Various SANS standards for dangerous goods transport and chemical labelling.
• It details waste handling practices, including storage, segregation, labelling, collection, and disposal, noting compliance highlights and lowlights.

This is the core content of the waste management plan document. It includes:

• The plan's aim to assess waste management and ensure waste avoidance/minimisation.
• Legislative basis: National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008.
• Detailed scope covering pollution prevention, waste minimisation targets, hazardous substance phase-out, and monitoring.
• Status quo assessment based on desktop reviews and site visits.
• Analysis of regulatory compliance, waste minimisation initiatives, and waste handling practices.
• Tables and figures outlining implementation plans, best practices, and gap analyses.

The document describes the operational mandates of various Eskom Transmission business units (Network Service Provider, Systems Operator, Market Operator, International Trader). It states the plan's effective date is upon approval and signing. This is not tender-specific contractual terms.

The document lists extensive normative and informative references that form the requirements framework for the waste management plan, including:

• ISO standards (9001, 14001).
• Eskom internal standards and procedures.
• South African national legislation (NEM: WA, NEMA, OHS Act, etc.).
• International conventions (Basel, Stockholm, Paris Agreement).
• South African National Standards (SANS) for waste and dangerous goods.
• It states that waste-related regulations, policies, and municipal by-laws must be consulted and complied with.
• Roles and responsibilities: BU managers are responsible for implementing the plan within their units.

1) ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems

13) National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No. )

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Contractor must be a registered legal entity (registration number required). Must have capacity to undertake civil works for electrical substation foundations. Specific technical qualifications not detailed in visible content but likely required in full tender documents.

Provision of ripon traction substation defective concrete foundations civil works for 6 months]

National Transmission Company South Africa SOC Ltd (hereinafter “NTCSA”) invites you to submit a tender for the Defective concrete foundations at Ripon Traction substation for a period of 06 months.

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1.1 Annexures and Returnable Documents to the Tender The documents listed in this paragraph are either attached to this enquiry or should be submitted by the tenderer. The tenderer must submit the returnable set out hereunder as part of its tender at the stipulated deadline. NOTE THE FOLLOWING: -

• Returnables required at Tender closing (disqualifiable): - These returnables are required to be fully completed, signed (if required on the returnable) and submitted with the tender at Tender closing date and time. If not fully completed, signed (if required on the returnable) and/or submitted by tender closing, the tenderer will be disqualified. ** Returnable required at Tender closing (non-disqualifiable): - These returnables are required to be fully completed, signed (if required on the returnable) and submitted with Tender at Tender closing date and time; however, if not submitted by Tender closing, or submitted with incomplete information or without a required signature, the Procurement Practitioner will, in writing, request the tenderer to submit the returnable within 5 working days. If the returnable is not fully completed, signed if required and/or received by the Procurement Practitioner within 5 working days of the request, the tenderer will be disqualified. The 5 working days period does not apply to CIDB proof of grading. Refer to the returnable table the prescribed period for CIDB proof of grading. # Returnables required at Tender Closing date and time for evaluation: - These returnables are required to be submitted at tender closing date and time. These returnables will not be requested by the Procurement Practitioner. A tenderer that does not submit the required returnable at stipulated deadline or submits an incomplete returnable; will not be disqualified but will score zero.

Tenderers are ineligible if: 1) Nationality is from a sanctioned country, 2) Submit multiple tenders (except for system size limits), 3) JV/consortium agreement lacks joint/several liability clause, 4) Have a conflict of interest, 5) Are restricted by National Treasury or on Tender Defaulters list, 6) Subcontract 100% of scope, 7) Are 'flagged suppliers' (implicated in misconduct per Zondo Report/SIU, or on restricted list), 8) Are not registered with CIDB in required grading (5CE), 9) Fail to attend compulsory site visit.

appointments before and after

submitting tenders. NTCSA employees not involved in this enquiry process are not allowed to

contact those that are involved in this process or share enquiry related information with potential

tenderers.

Where a potential tenderer or a tenderer has any question or query on the contents of the enquiry

or any issue related to

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3.19 Ranking of tenders Tenderers will be ranked by applying the preferential point scoring for the

80/20 system. NTCSA will add the score from Pricing and Specific Goals

together and rank the suppliers from the highest to the lowest.

3.2 Objective Criteria Objective criteria are applicable.

Payment Terms: Payment Terms Tenderers are requested to bear in mind NTCSA's standard payment

terms as stipulated hereunder when submitting tenders and

concluding contracts with NTCSA:

For contracts valued below R50 000 000 (Fifty Million Rand) including VAT,

NTCSA is committed to paying Suppliers within 30 days of receipt of

undisputed invoices.

For contracts valued

A certified copy of a tax clearance certificate is required from foreign tenderers (with a footprint in South Africa but that are not registered on CSD and have 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 in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of NTCSA SOC Ltd, © copyright NTCSA SOC Ltd, Reg No 2021/539129/30 of 70 File name: 559-235050781 OT_Invitation to Tender - Ripon SS Civil Works - E2627NTCSAMWPR_v2- E2627NTCSAMWPR Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template Document 559-235050781 Rev 3 Identifier Invitation to Tender Effective Date July 2024 Review Date July 2027 not provided a SARS pin number) and local tenderers (that have not provided their SARS e- filing PIN number for verification by NTCSA and/or their CSD profile / CSD number). Foreign suppliers with no footprint in South Africa must complete the SBD1 document; however, no proof of tax compliance is required. 1.1.11 Tax Evaluation N/A questionnaire to determine whether a company, close corporation (CC) or Trust is a personal service provider for purposes of PAYE 1.1.12 *SBD 6.1 Annexure I Y √ Proof of valid and 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 in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of NTCSA SOC Ltd, © copyright NTCSA SOC Ltd, Reg No 2021/539129/30 of 70 File name: 559-235050781 OT_Invitation to Tender - Ripon SS Civil Works - E2627NTCSAMWPR_v2- E2627NTCSAMWPR Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template Document 559-235050781 Rev 3 Identifier Invitation to Tender Effective Date July 2024 Review Date July 2027 current CSD Registration (CSD number/CSD Report) [applicable to all tenderers of local origin and foreign tenderers with local footprint] ADDITIONAL CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS SUPPORTING EVIDENCE 1.1.36 Safety √ 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) 1.1.37 Quality √ requirements. Refer to SHEQ folder. 1.1.38 Other √ safety/quality documents as required per scope of works. Refer to SHEQ folder. 1.1.39 Environmental. √ Refer to SHEQ folder. 1.1.40 Due √ Diligence/financia l analysis Audited Financial Statements of the tenderer for the previous 18 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 in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of NTCSA SOC Ltd, © copyright NTCSA SOC Ltd, Reg No 2021/539129/30 of 70 File name: 559-235050781 OT_Invitation to Tender - Ripon SS Civil Works - E2627NTCSAMWPR_v2- E2627NTCSAMWPR Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template Document 559-235050781 Rev 3 Identifier Invitation to Tender Effective Date July 2024 Review Date July 2027 months, or to the extent that such statements are not available, for the last year. In the case of a joint venture or special purpose vehicle (SPV) specially formed for this tender, audited financial statements for each participant in the JV / SPV must be submitted. Start-up enterprises formed within the last 12 months are not required to submit audited financial statements, but if successful in this enquiry; will be required to furnish statements for the first year once available. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED UNDER FUNCTIONALITY/TECHINICAL CRITERIA 1.1.41 Functionality/Tec Y √ hnical. Refer to document to document - Unique Identifier: RIP24P01-SE- D86. 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 in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of NTCSA SOC Ltd, © copyright NTCSA SOC Ltd, Reg No 2021/539129/30 of 70 File name: 559-235050781 OT_Invitation to Tender - Ripon SS Civil Works - E2627NTCSAMWPR_v2- E2627NTCSAMWPR Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template Document 559-235050781 Rev 3 Identifier Invitation to Tender Effective Date July 2024 Review Date July 2027 1.2. Tender Data The Tender Data makes several references to the Standard Conditions of Tender and in those instances, the clause numbers are referenced hereunder. If the Standard Conditions of Tender are not attached to the enquiry, then tenderers are required to download this from www.ntcsa.co.za. The “Tender Data” as detailed herein shall take precedence over the Standard Conditions of Tender in the event of any ambiguity or inconsistency between the two documents. Clause Number from Standard Tender Data Conditions of Tender 1.1 Parties The Employer is NTCSA SOC Ltd Name: Dineo Maepa Tel: + 27 17 749 5775 E-mail: [email protected] 1st tier Escalations can be directed to: Name: Olga Tshabalala Tel: +27 11 800 5842 E-mail: [email protected] 2nd Tier Escalations can be directed to: Name: Frans Pooe Tel: +27 11 800 5842 E-mail: [email protected] 1.3 Enquiry documents The Invitation to tender number is: E2627NTCSAMWPR See the content list above for the enquiry documents. 1.4 Type of enquiry This enquiry is

An open invitation to tender 1.6 NTCSA's rights to accept or The tender shall be for the whole of the contract. reject any tender 2.1 Eligibility Tenderers (whether a single company or an incorporated or unincorporated joint venture or consortium) must meet the eligibility criteria stated in the Tender Data. The tenderer, or any of its principals, must not be under any restriction to do business with NTCSA or State-Owned Companies. Tenderers are ineligible to submit a tender if

Tenderers have the nationality of a country on any international sanctions list. A tenderer shall be found to have the nationality of a country if the tenderer is a national or is constituted, incorporated, or registered and operates in conformity with the provisions of the laws of that country. This criterion shall also apply to the determination of the 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 in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of NTCSA SOC Ltd, © copyright NTCSA SOC Ltd, Reg No 2021/539129/30 of 70 File name: 559-235050781 OT_Invitation to Tender - Ripon SS Civil Works - E2627NTCSAMWPR_v2- E2627NTCSAMWPR Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template Document 559-235050781 Rev 3 Identifier Invitation to Tender Effective Date July 2024 Review Date July 2027 nationality of proposed subcontractors or suppliers for any part of the Contract including related services.

Tenderers submit more than one tender either individually or as a partner in a joint venture (JV) or consortium, except on an E-Tendering system where there is a limit size (The upload size per document is 500 megabytes and total submission is restricted to 4 gigabytes).

Tenders submitted by a joint venture or consortium where the JV/consortium agreement does not explicitly state that the parties of the JV or consortium shall be jointly and severally liable for the execution of the Contract in accordance with the Contract terms.

A Tenderer must not have a conflict of interest. All Tenderers found to have a conflict of interest shall be disqualified. Prima facie evidence that a tenderer has a conflict of interest with one or more parties in this tendering process is: (a) they have a controlling partner or majority shareholder in common; or (b) they have a relationship with each other, directly or through common third parties, that puts them in a position to have access to information about or influence on the tender of another tenderer, or to influence the decisions of the Employer regarding this bidding process;

Tenders signed by non- authorised persons.

Any tenderer that is restricted by National Treasury.

Any tenderer on the Tender Defaulters list.

A tenderer that sub-contracts 100% of the Scope of Work.

Flagged suppliers. Ineligible of the flagged suppliers/tenderers will be due to the following reasons

Those suppliers implicated in serious misconduct by the Zondo Report or the SIU pending the finalisation of supplier disciplinary measures against these suppliers; and

Other suppliers implicated in serious misconduct and a breach of the Eskom Supplier Integrity Pact by a forensic report or other source of credible information, such as the SAPS, the NPA, the SIU or other related source.

List of Restricted Suppliers and Defaulters as per PRECCA as issued by National Treasury The implications of this “flag” are as follows: o No new contracts or extension of existing contracts may be awarded to the supplier pending finalisation of supplier disciplinary processes against the supplier. Where a As such, the supplier’s bid should be removed from any tender evaluation at the “eligibility” or “compliance” assessment stage of the evaluation. 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 in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of NTCSA SOC Ltd, © copyright NTCSA SOC Ltd, Reg No 2021/539129/30 of 70 File name: 559-235050781 OT_Invitation to Tender - Ripon SS Civil Works - E2627NTCSAMWPR_v2- E2627NTCSAMWPR Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template Document 559-235050781 Rev 3 Identifier Invitation to Tender Effective Date July 2024 Review Date July 2027 NTCSA will disqualify tenderers that are found not to have met the eligibility criteria. 2.2 -2.5 Tender Closing The deadline for tender submission is: Date: 10 July 2026 Time: 10h00 (SAST) Late Tenders will not be accepted. Tenders are uploaded via NTCSA Tender bulletin site on the Eskom E- tendering page. 2.9 Submitting a tender For Electronic Tender Submissions. The tenderer must upload the tender via NTCSA Tender bulletin site on the Eskom E- tendering page. The documents need to be upload under the folder Technical, Commercial, Financial, and other. All documents need to be submitted in a PDF format (The upload size per document is 500 megabytes and total submission is restricted to 4 gigabytes). The price list may be submitted in PDF and a copy in excel format. No Zip/condense files can be uploaded No hard copy will be accepted If for some reason you resubmit your tender, then the latest version of the tender submitted will only be accepted and all previous submission/s will be null and void. Please ensure that the submission status is indicated as complete. Supplier Help Manual guide and video can be found on Eskom E-Tendering page. 2.12 Tender Validity Period The tender validity period is twelve (12) weeks: NTCSA may extend the validity period for a specified additional period. Should extension of validity be required by NTCSA, tenderers agreeing to the request will not be required or permitted to modify a tender. If a tenderer modifies a tender, such a tender will be disqualified from the evaluation process. 2.15 clarification meeting 1. Clarification Meeting A non-compulsory clarification meeting with representatives of NTCSA will take place as follows: Date: 19 June 2026 Time: 10h00 (SAST) Venue: MS Teams (Virtual) 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 in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of NTCSA SOC Ltd, © copyright NTCSA SOC Ltd, Reg No 2021/539129/30 of 70 File name: 559-235050781 OT_Invitation to Tender - Ripon SS Civil Works - E2627NTCSAMWPR_v2- E2627NTCSAMWPR Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template Document 559-235050781 Rev 3 Identifier Invitation to Tender Effective Date July 2024 Review Date July 2027 Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/395363784914145?p=Z CHnhPS1dPtLrbIgH5 Tenderers can participate in the virtual clarification meeting by clicking on the link above.

Site Visit (Compulsory) Date: 25 June 2026 Time: 10h00 (SAST) Venue: Ripon Traction Substation GPS Coordinates: 33.077531S 25.846946E Note: Failure to attend the compulsory site visit, will result in your tender being disqualified Tenderers to confirm their intention to attend with the NTCSA Representative, stating the name, position and contact details of each proposed attendee. Please note that if the tender stipulates that a clarification meeting is mandatory/compulsory, then tenderers must attend such meeting. Tenderers that do not attend such mandatory/compulsory meeting will be disqualified and will not be evaluated. 2.16 Seeking clarification The tenderer will notify NTCSA of any clarifications required before the closing time for clarification queries, which is 05 working days before the deadline for tender submission. This includes the requests for extension for tender closing date. Any addenda or clarifications to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be posted on the e-tender portal and the Tender Bulletin. Tenderers must review these platforms for updates before finalizing their bid submissions. NTCSA will not be responsible for any disadvantages or disqualifications resulting from Tenderers not accessing the latest ITT information. 2.22 Alternative tenders Alternative tenders are not allowed. 2.33 Cataloguing The successful tenderer may be required to provide the cataloguing information per item after contract award, and in that instance, will need will to ensure that all materials delivered to NTCSA are labelled in line with NTCSA’s labelling specifications as may be stipulated. Where cataloguing is a requirement, the Pricing Schedule must also include a line item for cataloguing, which tenderers are required to quote for. NTCSA will pay for the cataloguing. 2.34 Provision of Security for Provision of security for performance is not applicable Performance 3.4 Tender Opening For E-tendering. There will be no public opening of tenders. Tenders will be downloaded electronically. 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 in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of NTCSA SOC Ltd, © copyright NTCSA SOC Ltd, Reg No 2021/539129/30 of 70 File name: 559-235050781 OT_Invitation to Tender - Ripon SS Civil Works - E2627NTCSAMWPR_v2- E2627NTCSAMWPR Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template Document 559-235050781 Rev 3 Identifier Invitation to Tender Effective Date July 2024 Review Date July 2027 3.5 Prices to be read out or not Prices will not be read out. 3.9 Basic Compliance Basic compliance with this enquiry requires a tenderer to meet all the following requirements: Basic compliance for this invitation to tender are

Meet the eligibility criteria for a tenderer

Submit a complete tender with commercial, financial and technical information

Submission of the mandatory commercial tender returnables as at stipulated deadlines. For E-Tendering, a tenderer’s failure to have submitted/uploaded tender documents will render the tender non-responsive. 3.10 Mandatory tender A tenderer that does not submit mandatory documents or the complete returnables information required in mandatory documents by the deadlines stipulated in the Tender Returnable section will be deemed non-responsive. 3.13 Functionality requirements Functionality requirements are applicable. The following criteria will be applicable for this transaction under functionality criteria: Qualitative Evaluation Criteria Tenderers will be evaluated against a weighted scorecard. Tenderers who do not meet the minimum threshold of 70% will not be evaluated further. Functionality will be evaluated as per the table below: Functionality Minimum Threshold Weighting Criteria for Qualification Technical 100% 70% The detailed technical evaluation criteria is aforementioned below in Table

NB: Tenderers will be expected to score at least 70% to proceed to the next stage, if tenderers score below 70%, they will be considered technically unacceptable. 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 in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of NTCSA SOC Ltd, © copyright NTCSA SOC Ltd, Reg No 2021/539129/30 of 70 File name: 559-235050781 OT_Invitation to Tender - Ripon SS Civil Works - E2627NTCSAMWPR_v2- E2627NTCSAMWPR Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template Document 559-235050781 Rev 3 Identifier Invitation to Tender Effective Date July 2024 Review Date July 2027 Table 1: Substation Civil Works Qualitative Technical Evaluation Criteria Reference to Criteria Technical Criteria Qualitative Technical Criteria Sub Specification / Weighting Score Clarification Description Weighting Tender (%) (%) Returnable A1 Construction Program/Technical 20

B-BBEE Details: Claim Form in

terms of PPPFA

2022 regulations

1.1.13 # Specific Goals √

A tenderer’s

failure to submit

proof that it meets

the specific goals

will not result in

its

disqualification.

The tenderer will,

however, be

scored zero for

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 in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of NTCSA SOC Ltd, © copyright NTCSA

SOC Ltd, Reg No 2021/539129/30

of 70

File name: 559-235050781 OT_Invitation to Tender - Ripon SS Civil Works - E2627NTCSAMWPR_v2- E2627NTCSAMWPR

Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template

Document 559-235050781 Rev 3

Identifier

Invitation to Tender

Effective Date July 2024

Review Date July 2027

Specific Goals for

purposes of

PPPFA scoring

and ranking.

1.1.14 Compliance with √

Employment

Equity Act

To the extent that

the tenderer falls

within the

definition of a

“designated

Employer” as

contemplated in

the Employment

Equity Act , the

tenderer is

required to

furnish the

Employer with

proof of

compliance with

the Employment

Equity Act,

including proof of

submission of the

Employment

Equity report to

the Department of

Labour. (South

African tenderers

only)

1.1.15 **SBD 4 – Annexure J Y √

Bidders

Disclosure

1.1.16 Additional Documents required in event of JV:-

1.1.16 Letter of intent to √

.1 form a

JV/consortium or

Valid joint venture

agreement

confirming the

rights and

obligations of

each of the joint

venture partners

Controlled Disclosure

When downloaded from the document management syste

3.18 Evaluation of Specific Goals Specific goals will be scored out of 20 points in accordance with the PPPFA. If a tenderer fails to submit evidence of its points claim for a Specific Goal, it will not be disqualified. However, it will be awarded 0 points for that Specific Goal. 3.19 Ranking of tenders Tenderers will be ranked by applying the preferential point scoring for the 80/20 system. NTCSA will add the score from Pricing and Specific Goals together and rank the suppliers from the highest to the lowest.

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1.1.38 Other √

safety/quality

documents as

required per

scope of works.

On-Job Training Civil Technician 1

On-Job Training Safety Officer 1

• SHEQ requirements; and/or
• Financial viability (submission of financial statements); and/or
• Any other as may be stipulated.

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1.1.39 Environmental. √

sanctions list. A tenderer shall be found to have the nationality of a

country if the tenderer is a national or is constituted, incorporated, or

registered and operates in conformity with the provisions of the laws of

that country. This criterion shall also apply to the determination of the

following reasons:

a) Those suppliers implicated in serious misconduct by the Zondo Report

or the SIU pending the finalisation of supplier disciplinary measures

against these suppliers; and

b) Other suppliers implicated in serious misconduct and a breach of the

terms as stipulated hereunder when submitting tenders and

concluding contracts with NTCSA:

For contracts valued below R50 000 000 (Fifty Million Rand) including VAT,

NTCSA is committed to paying Suppliers within 30 days of receipt of

undisputed invoices.

For contracts valued above R50 000 000 (Fifty Million Rand) including

VAT, NTCSA is committed to paying suppliers within 60 days of receipt of

undisputed invoices.

2.29-2.30 Contract Skills The conditions of contract will be NEC3 Engineering Construction Contract

Development Goal (CSDG) and (ECC).

when submitting tenders and concluding contracts with NTCSA:

For contracts valued below R50 000 000 (Fifty Million Rand) including VAT, NTCSA is committed

to paying Suppliers within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.

For contracts valued above R50 000 000 (Fifty Million Rand) including VAT, NTCSA is committed

to paying suppliers within 60 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.

Contractual Requirements Mandatory Contractual Requirements that must be included in all tenders is the following:-

• Proof of CSD registration Additional Contractual Requirements:
• SHEQ requirements; and/or
• Financial viability (submission of financial statements); and/or
• Any other as may be stipulated. Contractual Requirements are not evaluation criteria. They will be assessed after the evaluation and ranking of the tenders. Proof that the tenderer recommended for award has met the stipulated contractual requirements must be submitted prior to contract award. Failure to meet stipulated Contractual Requirements by the stipulated deadlines may result in the tenderer being regarded as non- responsive and ineligible for contract award.

# Returnables required at Tender Closing date and time for evaluation

not be disqualified but will score zero.

Documents required under functionality/techinical criteria

1.1.41 Functionality/Tec Y √

evaluation purposes but will be implemented when payment is

Prices will be scored out of 80 points

3.18 Evaluation of Specific Goals Specific goals will be scored out of 20 points in accordance with the

If a tenderer fails to submit evidence of its points claim for a Specific Goal,

it will not be disqualified. However, it will be awarded 0 points for that

80/20 system. NTCSA will add the score from Pricing and Specific Goals

Contractual Requirements are not evaluation criteria. They will be

assessed after the evaluation and ranking of the tenders. Proof that

1.1.37 Quality √

safety/quality

1.1.11 Tax Evaluation N/A

Preference Points

terms of PPPFA

1.1.13 # Specific Goals √

the specific goals

scored zero for

Specific Goals for

PPPFA scoring

• This is a standard document titled 'Environmental Requirements for Contractors and/or Suppliers' (Document Identifier: 240-180100134).
• It applies to Eskom Transmission and outlines environmental requirements for suppliers.
• Total pages: 27. Next review date: December 2026.
• Introduction states Eskom's commitment to Zero Harm in SHEQ and sustainable procurement.
• The standard sets minimum criteria for assessing supplier environmental conformity.
• Supporting clauses include scope, purpose, applicability, effective date, normative/informative references, definitions, abbreviations, roles and responsibilities, process for monitoring, and related documents.
• The Contractor Environmental Management Model describes six phases: design, tender enquiry/evaluation/award, supplier registration, site mobilisation/access, contract execution/monitoring, and post-contract review.
• Appendices include Aspect Register, EMP for service providers/suppliers, Risk Assessment, Tender returnable form, Environmental Requirements Pro-forma, and Environmental Method Statement Template.

• Closing date: 19 Jan 2024 (as per extracted text).
• Tenderers may be given 7 days to submit outstanding environmental requirements after evaluation.
• Documentation must be submitted to Transmission for evaluation 7 days after contract award.
• Environmental practitioners must be given at least one week's notice prior to contract award for environmental file evaluation before site mobilisation.

Suppliers must provide valid and authentic environmental documentation for evaluation. They must be conversant with South African environmental legislation and Eskom's specific site requirements. The standard lists exempted suppliers (e.g., municipalities, retailers for consumables), but construction/service contractors like those for foundation repair are not exempt. Eligibility is contingent on meeting the pre-determined environmental criteria for the project's risk level (High, Medium, Low).

• Suppliers must comply with Eskom's Zero Harm culture for safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ).
• Suppliers must establish and maintain an Environmental Management System (EMS), preferably guided by ISO 14001:2015.
• The EMS must cover all stages of work including site establishment, construction, manufacturing, storage, waste management, handling of hazardous substances, site management, rehabilitation, and demobilisation.
• Suppliers must develop and maintain environmental records including Environmental Authorisation, project-specific Environmental Management Plan/Programme, Aspects and Impacts register, incident register, non-conformance register, complaints register, waste statistics, water use records, hazardous substances registers, audit reports, inspection reports, and ECO reports.
• Suppliers must identify and list all environmental aspects per activity, determine impacts, assess aspects before and after controls, identify significant aspects and impacts, and maintain a revision-controlled Environmental Aspects and Impacts register.
• Suppliers must appoint a qualified environmental representative (National Diploma/degree in Environmental Sciences/Management or relevant field, or for low-risk projects, a representative with two weeks' environmental training).
• Suppliers must conduct site visits before tendering where applicable, supervised by the contract custodian and commercial practitioner.
• Suppliers must comply with all applicable environmental legislation and Transmission-specific site requirements.

• Suppliers must address non-conformances on contractual environmental obligations and submit details to contracts management.
• Suppliers must compile a motivation where environmental requirements are impractical to comply with, outlining reasons and recommendations.
• Post-contract reviews must be conducted, and assessment results recorded and kept.
• Environmental budgeting must be included in Bills of Quantities as per contract scope.
• Required documents for submission include completed Contractor Environmental Requirements Pro-Forma, environmental procedures/method statements, EMS documentation, organisation's EMS records, permits, and corrective actions.
• Environmental practitioners conduct inspections and audits to monitor compliance.
• Final environmental inspection and rehabilitation sign-off are required before contract closure.
• Environmental files must be handed over to the asset owner upon completion.
• Submission of organisation certificates of conformance, test certificates, ECO close-out report, final rehabilitation report, and final site close-out audit/inspection report is required.
• Post-contract reviews assess supplier environmental performance, with results input into the supplier database.

• Suppliers must have a documented, implemented, and maintained Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Suppliers must provide valid and authentic environmental documentation for evaluation.
• Suppliers must comply with environmental legislation and Transmission environmental requirements at all times.
• Suppliers must meet site-specific environmental requirements before work commencement.
• Suppliers must submit required documents including completed Contractor Environmental Requirements Pro-Forma (Appendix E), environmental procedures/method statements, EMS documentation, organisation's EMS records, permits, and corrective action reports.
• Suppliers must keep records of monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation of compliance, including checklists, inspection reports, findings, close-out reports, and natural resource consumption.
• Suppliers are subject to due diligence and audits by Transmission or its appointed inspection agency.
• Non-compliance can lead to work stoppage, suspension, or termination under specified circumstances, including serious environmental incidents, legal contraventions, or fraudulent documentation.
• Suppliers may be removed from Eskom's database for repeated non-conformances or violations.

• Eskom is committed to a Zero Harm culture for safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ).
• Suppliers must reduce hazards identified in risk assessments through method statements, procedures, safe work procedures, and work standards.
• Procurement practitioners ensure environmental requirements and specifications are provided before tender release.
• Environmental practitioners participate in commercial processes, provide input into meetings, and ensure environmental requirements are listed and specific to the scope and risk assessment.
• Contract custodians ensure suppliers adhere to contract environmental requirements and develop project-specific environmental specifications.
• The contractor environmental management model includes design phase, tender enquiry/evaluation/award, supplier registration, site mobilisation/access, contract execution/monitoring, and post-contract review.
• Suppliers must maintain registers for complaints, waste statistics, water use, hazardous substances, audit reports, inspection reports, ECO reports, energy efficiency checklists, and appointed environmental representative.
• Suppliers must identify, list, assess, and control environmental aspects and impacts, maintaining a revision-controlled Aspects and Impacts register.
• Work may be stopped due to environmental concerns including ad-hoc interventions by Transmission management, any person, or government authorities, without financial compensation.
• Suppliers can be investigated for repeated non-conformances, legal contraventions, violation of Life-saving Rules, or fraudulent documents.

• This document sets minimum criteria for assessing supplier environmental conformity for Eskom Transmission.
• It applies to suppliers, service providers, contractors, and sub-contractors throughout Transmission.
• References include Eskom procedures, ISO 14001, National Environmental Management Act, Waste Act, Water Act, Air Quality Act, Biodiversity Act, and other environmental legislation.
• Key roles and responsibilities defined for Procurement Practitioner, Business Unit Manager, Environmental Practitioner, Contract Custodian, and Supplier.
• Suppliers must have an EMS (preferably ISO 14001), maintain environmental records, and comply with legislation and site-specific requirements.
• Environmental planning requires supplier EMS to cover site establishment, access control, construction, manufacturing, storage, waste management, hazardous substances handling, site management, rehabilitation, and demobilisation.
• Suppliers must conduct site visits before tendering where applicable.
• Evaluation includes risk-based approaches (high, medium, low) with specific requirements for each.
• Suppliers must meet minimum environmental requirements for registration, with certain exemptions.
• Site mobilisation requires submission of documents including Contractor Environmental Requirements Pro-Forma, procedures, EMS documentation, permits, and corrective actions.
• Contract execution involves continual monitoring, audits, and performance reporting.
• Work stoppage can occur due to environmental threats without compensation.
• Supplier status reconsideration process addresses repeated non-compliance.
• Post-contract review assesses environmental performance for future reference.

• The standard outlines phases for contract management: design, tender enquiry/evaluation/award, supplier registration, site mobilisation/access, contract execution/monitoring, completion/close-out/post-contract review.
• Works or services under a contract can be stopped, suspended, or terminated based on environmental incidents or non-compliance.
• The contract custodian communicates with the supplier status reconsideration committee for suspension or termination recommendations.
• An investigation is initiated if a supplier has three major environmental non-conformances in the same financial year, two or more contraventions of environmental legislation, violation of Eskom Life-saving Rules, or submission of fraudulent environmental documents.

• The contractor must sign a declaration acknowledging and accepting responsibility to comply with all environmental requirements.
• The declaration includes commitments to adhere to the project's Environmental Management Plan/Programme and/or Authorisation.
• The contractor must comply with Environmental Requirements for Organizations (document 240-18100134).
• The contractor must comply with all applicable environmental laws and Eskom's standards, policies, and procedures.
• The contractor must be aware of and comply with environmental transgressions fine systems.
• The contractor must inform all staff of their environmental roles.
• Environmental incidents must be reported within 24 hours.
• Environmental best practice must always be implemented on site.
• All non-conformances must be addressed promptly.
• Upon project completion, submit required environmental documentation/registers to the Eskom Project Manager.

• You must complete and sign the Environmental Requirements Proforma declaration.
• The declaration requires:
• Full name of the person acknowledging responsibility.
• Designation (Contractor).
• Signature and date.
• Contact number.
• Signature of the Eskom Project Manager and date.

• You must adhere to the project's Environmental Management Plan/Programme and/or Environmental Authorisation.
• You must comply with Environmental Requirements for Organizations set out in document 240-18100134.
• You must comply with all applicable environmental legal and other requirements.
• You must comply with Eskom's environmental standards, policies, and procedures where applicable.
• You must comply with Eskom's environmental transgressions fine systems.
• You must inform all staff of their role in managing environmental impacts on site.
• You must report environmental incidents within 24 hours of occurrence.
• You must always implement environmental best practice on site during the contract.
• You must address all non-conformances issued to you promptly.
• Upon project completion, you must submit the following to the Eskom Project Manager where applicable:
• Copy of the approved project-specific Environmental File.
• Incident/complaint register.
• Herbicide and pesticide register.
• Hazardous substance register, including solvents.

• Upon project completion, you must submit the following documentation/registers to the Eskom Project Manager where applicable:
• Copy of the approved project-specific Environmental File.
• Incident/complaint register.
• Herbicide and pesticide register.
• Hazardous substance register, including solvents.

• Upon project completion, you must submit registers to the Eskom Project Manager, including:
• Incident/complaint register.
• Herbicide and pesticide register.
• Hazardous substance register, including solvents.

Scope: Refurbishment of cracked concrete foundations at Ripon Traction Substation.

• The work involves concrete repair, reinforcement, and finishing as per the technical specifications.

Closing time: 1:20. No other dates (like briefing or site visit) are specified.

Returnable Documents: Not specified in the document.

The work involves refurbishing cracked concrete foundations at Ripon Traction Substation.

• Concrete specifications:
• Blinding concrete: 15 MPa strength at 28 days, 19mm stone size.
• Foundation concrete: 25 MPa strength at 28 days, 19mm stone size.
• Concrete slump: 75mm (tolerance ±25mm).
• Minimum cover to reinforcement: 50mm.
• Formwork must extend 150mm below the bottom of the foundation.
• All top edges must have a 20mm x 20mm chamfer.
• All work must comply with the SANS 1200 series of specifications.
• Concrete finishes:
• Top of foundation: Wood float finish.
• Sides of foundation: Smooth shutter finish.
• Preparation:
• Existing foundation must be scabbled.
• Apply Sikadur-41 Lo-Mod (or similar product SIKATOP-ARMATEC 610 EPOCHEM) to all surfaces before pouring new concrete.
• No over-excavation is permitted below the bottom of the existing foundation.
• Reinforcement:
• Use 220 Y16 tie bars.
• Bars must be grouted 500mm, with 250mm grouted into the existing concrete.
• Use Fischer injection mortar FIS, according to manufacturer's specifications.

No specific compliance requirements (like CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB) are stated in the document.

Specific health and safety requirements are not detailed in the document.

• The document mentions the use of specific construction chemicals (e.g., SIKATOP-ARMATEC 610 EPOCHEM), implying adherence to their safe handling and application guidelines.

• Annexure A contains one-in-ten-year-return weather data obtained from the SA Weather Bureau for Port Elizabeth AWS (2015-2024).

Contractor must be willing to work within a live high voltage yard; must have capacity to manage risks including security of materials, Transnet operations, and working in energized environment; must comply with South African law and B-BBEE requirements; joint ventures must declare joint and several liability; contractor cannot cede/delegate/assign rights without Employer consent; must have insurance as per contract requirements.

• The works involve excavating and refurbishing defective concrete plinths in the High Voltage (HV) yard at Ripon Traction substation.
• Remove existing rusting and corroded substation perimeter fencing and replace with a new 2.4m high security fence to specification.
• Construct an embankment for erosion protection downstream of the substation.
• Site boundaries are defined by the Ripon Traction Substation perimeter/security fence area.
• Detailed Works Information is contained in Part 3: Scope of Work and all referenced documents and drawings.
• Site Information is contained in Part 4.
• Key site risks include security of material and equipment on site, working within a live yard, and Transnet operations.

• The contract is a priced contract with a bill of quantities (NEC3 ECC3 Main Option B).
• The currency is the South African Rand.
• A performance bond equivalent to 10% of the contract amount is required.
• Retention applies: 5% total (2.5% payable on project completion takeover and 2.5% on expiry of the 52-week defects period). An additional 2.5% SDL&I retention is deducted from every payment certificate.
• Payment terms: Assessments are monthly. Submit a Schedule of Work Done, verified by the Supervisor, to the Project Manager by the 20th of each month. Payment is made within 30 days of receipt of a correct invoice.
• Delay damages apply for late completion of sections at 0.01% per day, with total liability capped at 10% of the contract amount.

• The contractor must comply with Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) requirements.
• Any change in the contractor's B-BBEE status must be notified to the Employer within seven days, with an updated verification certificate submitted within 30 days.
• A decrease in B-BBEE status may allow the Employer to renegotiate or terminate the contract.
• Failure to notify of a B-BBEE status change may constitute grounds for termination.

• Scope: Rectification of defective concrete foundations at Ripon Traction Substation.
• Contract period: 06 months.

• Compulsory site visit: 25 June 2026 at 10h00 SAST.
• Tender closing date: 10 July 2026 at 10h00 SAST.

Attendance at the compulsory site visit is mandatory. Non-attendance results in automatic disqualification. Tenderers must be able to comply with Eskom safety protocols and provide appropriate personnel identification. The tender appears open to qualified contractors capable of concrete foundation repair and maintenance work at electrical substations.

• Scope: Rectification of defective concrete foundations at Ripon Traction Substation.
• Contract period: 06 months.

Repair of defective concrete foundations at Ripon Traction substation. Contract duration: 06 months. Contract type: NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC3) Option B — a re-measurement contract where payment is based on measured quantities multiplied by rates, plus lump sum items. The Contractor Provides the Works in accordance with the Works Information (not the Bill of Quantities). The Bill of Quantities is only a pricing document.

This document does not contain important dates. Briefing session details, site visit dates, clarification deadlines, and closing date should be found in the invitation to tender or Part 1. The tender closing date is stated in the tender record (2026-07-10 at 10:00).

This document does not contain contact information. SCM officials, technical contacts, and submission addresses should be found in the invitation to tender or cover pages. Bidders must obtain the complete tender pack for contact details.

This document (Part C2: Pricing Data) does not contain submission guidelines. Submission requirements, returnable documents, and submission address should be found in the invitation to tender or Part 1 of the tender documentation. Bidders must obtain the complete tender pack to determine submission requirements.

No explicit eligibility criteria stated in provided text. Likely standard Eskom/NTCSA prequalification requirements apply (e.g., CIDB grading, tax compliance, B-BBEE). Tenderers must understand NEC3 ECC Option B and re-measurement contracts.

This document is Part C2 (Pricing Data) only and does not contain technical specifications or scope of work. The Bill of Quantities is only a pricing document — specifications and work descriptions are contained in the Works Information (separate document). The contract uses NEC3 ECC3 Option B (re-measurement contract). Work categories indicated include: Preliminary and Generals, Gantry Foundations, Fence, and Provisional Sums. Bidders must obtain the Works Information to understand the actual scope of work for defective concrete foundations at Ripon Traction substation.

Pricing format: NEC3 ECC3 Option B re-measurement contract. Payment basis: quantities multiplied by rates, plus lump sum items. The Bill of Quantities quantities may not be final — actual payment is based on work assessed and certified by the Project Manager at each assessment date. No general provision for advance payment for materials on Site before incorporation (unless secondary Option X14 is used). Prices must be fully inclusive of all work, risks, liabilities, obligations, overheads, and profit. Compensation events use Defined Cost plus Fee (not Bill of Quantities rates), unless Contractor and Project Manager agree otherwise. Measurement units are metric.

This document does not contain compliance requirements. B-BBEE, tax clearance, CSD registration, CIDB requirements, and other compliance criteria should be found in Part 1 or the invitation to tender. Bidders must obtain the complete tender pack to determine compliance requirements.

The project involves refurbishing defective concrete foundations, replacing the perimeter fence with a high-security fence, and constructing an erosion protection embankment at Ripon Traction Substation to ensure reliable power supply and Grid Code compliance.

Returnable Documents: No specific submission guidelines or returnables are detailed in the extracted text. Refer to the main tender advertisement for submission instructions.

1) Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (required for contract award), 2) ISO 9001 certification for contractor and suppliers, 3) Compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Act No. 85 of 1993 and NTCSA's Construction Safety, Health and Environmental Management 32-136, 4) Ability to work in live HV environment with ORHVS-certified personnel, 5) Financial thresholds: Companies with revenue ≤R10M may submit sworn affidavit (EME), R50M≤ must comply with QSE scorecard, >R50M require valid B-BBEE certificate, 6) Must meet local procurement content targets and designated group spending requirements.

Scope of work includes:

• Excavate and refurbish defective concrete plinths in the High Voltage (HV) yard at Ripon Traction substation.
• Remove existing rusting and corroded substation perimeter fencing and replace with a new 2.4m High Security fence to specification.
• Construction of embankment for erosion protection downstream of the substation.
• The contractor must design any required temporary works.
• The contractor must submit a detailed programme in MS Project format within 7 days after the inaugural meeting.
• The contractor must comply with all referenced Eskom/NTCSA standards and specifications.

Payment terms:

• Submit tax invoices in PDF format to [email protected] by the last working day of the month.
• Payment will be made 30 days after receipt of a correct invoice.
• Invoices must include: contractor and project manager details, contract number and title, VAT numbers, description of services, amounts excluding and including VAT, and retention deductions.
• Retention monies will be deducted from each invoice.
• The contractor must keep records of all costs for compensation events.

B-bbee:

• A valid B-BBEE certificate or Sworn Affidavit is a condition for contract award.
• Companies with annual revenue ≤ R10 million can submit a Sworn Affidavit (Exempted Micro-Enterprise).
• Companies with annual revenue ≤ R50 million must comply with QSE scorecard unless 51% Black owned, then a Sworn Affidavit is required.
• Companies with annual revenue > R50 million must submit a valid B-BBEE certificate.
• Tenderers must submit a B-BBEE Improvement or Retention Plan within 30 days of signing the contract.
• Specific improvement milestones are required based on initial B-BBEE level.
• Local procurement content target is 100%.
• Procurement spend targets on designated groups: Black Owned (4%), Black Women Owned (3%), Black Youth Owned (2%), Black Persons with Disability (1%).
• Skills development targets for On-Job Training Civil Technician and Safety Officer.
• A 2.5% retention on invoices applies for failure to meet SDL&I obligations.
• Quarterly SDL&I compliance reports are required.

Other:

• All people employed on site must have Police clearance.
• The contractor and all subcontractors must hold valid ISO 9001:2008 certification.
• The contractor must comply with the Occupational Health & Safety Act No. 85 of 1993 and all referenced Eskom/NTCSA safety, health, environmental, and quality standards.

• Project duration: 06 months.
• Scope: Defective concrete foundations at Ripon Traction Substation.

NB: The following documents are required to claim preference points,

• Valid B-BBEE certificate issued by a SANAS accredited verification agency / sworn affidavit /

CIPS Certificate

• Proof of ownership / shareholding (preferably CIPC documentation) inclusive of shareholding

breakdown

• Certified ID copies of shareholder(s)
• Proof of Disability (where applicable)

Tenderers must have CIDB grading of 5CE or higher; Must meet 100% local content threshold for cement concrete and steel barrier fence; Must submit valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit as condition for contract award (threshold depends on annual revenue: Sworn affidavit for R10M or less, QSE compliance for R50M or less, full B-BBEE certificate for above R50M); Must comply with designated sector requirements; Tenderers not providing preference documentation will score 0 points for specific goals but will not be disqualified.

• Project duration: 06 months.
• CIDB grading requirement: Level 5CE or higher is mandatory for contract award.
• Construction Skills Development Goal (CSDG) applies if CIDB compulsory training is required.
• National Industrial Participation Programme: Not applicable.
• Mandatory subcontracting as a condition of award: Not applicable.

• Skills development involves participation by tenderers directly and through their supply network.
• SETA-accredited training providers may be approached for developing critical and scarce skills.
• Tenderers bear full cost for skills development; Eskom provides no financial contribution.
• Tenderers are advised to approach relevant SETAs for grants, subsidies, incentives, and SARS for tax rebates.

• Local Procurement Content must be separated from imported components in the price schedule.
• Local content is total spending minus the imported component.

• Local Procurement Content must be separated from imported components in the price schedule.
• Local content is defined as total spending minus the imported component.
• Tenderers must submit proposals for local procurement content, targeting 100%.

• B-BBEE documentation required to claim preference points:
• Valid B-BBEE certificate from a SANAS accredited verification agency, OR sworn affidavit, OR CIPS Certificate.
• Proof of ownership/shareholding (preferably CIPC documentation) with shareholding breakdown.
• Certified ID copies of shareholder(s).
• Proof of Disability where applicable.
• A valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit is a condition for contract award:
• Exempted Micro-Enterprise (annual total revenue ≤ R10 million) may submit a sworn affidavit.
• Qualifying Small Enterprise (annual total revenue ≤ R50 million) must comply with QSE scorecard elements unless ≥51% Black owned, then a sworn affidavit is required.
• Entities with annual total revenue > R50 million must submit a valid B-BBEE certificate.
• Designated sectors apply with local content thresholds:
• Cement Concrete: 100% local content.
• Steel Barrier Fence: 100% local content.
• SBD 6.2 Declaration Form and Annex C (Local Content Declaration-Summary Schedule) are mandatory returnables if applicable.
• CIDB grading Level 5CE or higher is mandatory.
• B-BBEE Improvement or Retention Plan must be submitted within 30 days of contract signing, with specific migration milestones based on initial B-BBEE level.
• SDL&I obligations include local procurement, job creation/retention proposals, and skills development commitments, forming part of contractual obligations.

• Designated sectors with local content thresholds:
• Cement Concrete: 100% local content.
• Steel Barrier Fence: 100% local content.
• SBD 6.2 Declaration Form and Annex C (Local Content Declaration-Summary Schedule) are mandatory returnables if applicable.
• B-BBEE Improvement or Retention Plan required within 30 days of contract signing, with migration milestones.
• Local Procurement Content target is 100%; tenderers must submit proposals.
• Job creation and retention proposals required, specifying type and number of jobs.
• Skills development proposals required, including on-job training for one Civil Technician and one Safety Officer.

• Skills development targets include on-job training for one Civil Technician and one Safety Officer.
• Note: These targets exclude Eskom employees and registered learners.

• B-BBEE Improvement or Retention Plan must be submitted within 30 days of contract signing.
• Specific B-BBEE migration milestones are required based on initial level at contract award.
• NTCSA will retain 2.5% of every invoice (excluding VAT) as security for SDL&I obligations.
• Retained amounts are released only upon:
• Receipt of SDL&I progress reports from the contractor.
• Fulfilment of all SDL&I obligations.
• Submission of an approved compliance report by SDL&I Department.
• Suppliers must submit quarterly SDL&I compliance reports using a Data Collection Template.
• NTCSA reviews reports within 30 days and notifies suppliers of any non-compliance.
• Suppliers must implement corrective measures before the next report if obligations are not met.
• An SDL&I Implementation Schedule must be completed and returned within 28 days after contract award for monitoring.

• Objective criteria are conditions for contract award; non-compliance may lead to award to the second-ranked tenderer.
• CIDB compulsory training requirement is indicated as 'No'.
• CIDB grading Level 5CE or higher is mandatory for contract award.
• National Industrial Participation Programme: Not applicable.
• Mandatory subcontracting as a condition of award: Not applicable.

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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.

NTCSA strives to exceed the minimum standards prevailing in the construction industry and requires

full commitment from all parties to be pro-active to achieve best H&S business practice.

This H&S Specification is intended for principal contractor and their contractors to develop a H&S

plan that meets the specified requirements.

2. Supporting Clauses

2.1 Scope

This H&S specification sets out the minimum legal and NTCSA requirements for construction work

that is specific to the scope of work, site, and type of project.

2.2 Purpose

To indicate to principal contractor the H&S requirements on the project, upon which their planning

for the management of H&S will be based on and thus produce their H&S plan.

2.3 Applicability

This specification is only applicable to the project as mentioned on the first page, title all principal

contractors, contractors, service providers, suppliers and all the activities and processes carried out

for and on behalf of PD.

This specification shall be implemented from the date of approval.

3. Normative/Informative References

Parties using this specification shall apply the most recent edition of the documents listed below.

3.1 Normative

• 32-727: Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Policy
• 240-62196227: Life-saving Rules Standard
• 240-62946386 Vehicle & Driver Safety Management Procedure
• 240-114967625: Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems

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• 32-37 Substance Abuse
• 32-124: Eskom Fire Risk Management
• 32-95: Occupational Health and Safety Incident Management Procedure
• 240-43848327: Employees’ right of refusal to work in an unsafe situation.
• 32-418: Working from Heights Procedure
• 32-520: Occupational Health & Safety Risk Assessment Procedure
• 32-123: Emergency Planning
• 32-407: Behaviour Safety Observation Procedure
• Occupational Health and Safety Act, No and Regulations
• Construction Regulations of 2014
• 32-726: Contract and Contractor OHS Management
• 32-524: Manual, Developing a Specification
• 32-1126: Eskom Smoking Policy
• 32-1134: Physical Access Control at Eskom Premises
• Disaster Management Act, 2002: (Act No.)
• All relevant South African legislation-national; provincial, municipal by-laws.
• All relevant international/national recognised code of practice (such as South African National

Standards – SANS)

• 240-70413865 Power Delivery Operating Assessment, Authorisation and Training Standard,

3.2 Informative

[1] ISO 45001:2018, Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems-Requirements

[2] ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems- Requirements

4. Definitions

Authorised person: a competent person who has been given permission in writing to perform

specific duties and responsibilities in terms of the Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems.

Baseline risk assessment: (32-520) baseline operational risks refer to the H&S risks associated

with all standard processes, as well as routine and non-routine activities in the business.

Critical Lifts: (1) any lift weighing in excess of 20 tons, (2) any lift involving a crane suspended work

platform (man cage), (3) any lift over critical operating and/or process equipment and (4) any lift that

exceeds 85 % of the crane’s load chart (5) any lift that utilises more than one lifting device (Tandem

Lift).(6) Load transfers.(7) night lifting.

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Eskom Requirements: Eskom requirements, which evolve from directives, policies, standards,

procedures, specifications, work instructions, guidelines, or manuals.

Hazard identification: the identification and documenting of existing or expected hazards to the

health and safety of persons, which are normally associated with the type of construction work being

executed or to be executed.

Medical surveillance: a planned programme or periodic examination (which may include clinical

examinations, biological monitoring, or medical tests) of employees by an occupational health

practitioner or, in prescribed cases, by an occupational medicine practitioner.

Method Statement: is a written document detailing work procedures and sequences of operations.

On Site/Site: any workplace where the contractor or his employees perform construction related

work as agreed contractually with the client.

Planned Task Observation: an independent observation made during the planned period in which

the task is being executed.

Pre-Task Risk Assessment: a meeting held prior to the commencement of the day’s work with

relevant personnel (client representative included) associated with the task at hand.

Risk Assessment: a programme to determine any risk associated with any hazard at a construction

site in order to identify the steps needed to be taken to remove, reduce, or control such hazard.

H&S File: a file or other record in permanent form, containing the information on the H&S

management system during construction including all information relating to construction phase after

the handover to Client.

Safe Work Procedures: a series of specific steps that guide a worker through a task from start to

finish in a chronological order. Safe work procedures are designed to reduce the risk by minimizing

potential exposure.

5. Abbreviations

Abbreviation Explanation

AIA Approved Inspection Authority

COIDA Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act

CR Construction Regulations

CHSA Construction Health & Safety Agent

CWP Construction Work Permit

DMR Driven Machinery Regulations

DSTI Daily Safety Task Instruction

EA Environmental Authorization

ECO Environmental Control Officer

FAS Fall Arrest Systems

GSR General Safety Regulations

RHCA Regulations for Hazardous Chemical Agents, 2020

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Abbreviation Explanation

H&S Health and Safety

HIRA Hazard identification and risk assessment

HV High Voltage

LDV Light Delivery Vehicles

LMI Lifting Machine Inspector

LME Lifting Machine Entity

LTIR Lost Time Incident Rate

NEC New Engineering Contract

NEMA National Environmental Management Act

NTCSA National Transmission Company South Africa

NQF National Qualifications Framework

OHNP Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner

OHS Act Occupational Health and Safety Act No.

OHS Occupational Health and Safety

ORHVS Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems

PPE Personal Protective Equipment

PTO Planned Task Observations

RSA Republic of South Africa

SANAS South African National Accreditation System

SANS South African National Standards

SACPCMP South African Council for the Project & Construction Management Professions

SAQA South African Qualifications Authority.

SDS Safety Data sheets

SHEQ Safety, Health, Environment Quality

SETA Skills Education Training Authorities

SWP Safe Work Procedure

PD Project Delivery

VFL Visible Felt Leadership

6. Key Eskom PD Project Team

• Eskom Project Manager: Craig Rensburg

Manages the contract signed with the principal contractor and ensures that H&S specifications are

developed and issued with tender enquiries, and that the principal contractor’s H&S plan is approved

prior to commencement of work. He must ensure that applicable legal and other requirements are

complied with by the principal contractor and (if applicable) their contractors. The project manager,

thus takes the overall accountability of this project as

• Designer: Phumlani Sityebi

Is responsible for the overall management of the project design as well as ensuring the management

of the compliance of the completed works to the design during and after construction on site.

• Eskom Construction Agent: N/A

Where a construction permit is required, the Agent shall act as the representative of the client on

issues of H&S. The duties of the client shall, as far as is reasonably practical, apply to the Agent.

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The Agent shall approve the principal contractor H&S plan. He/she will be responsible for auditing

and ensuring compliance to legal requirements as per the condition of the CWP.

• Eskom Health and Safety Senior Advisor/ Officer: Rapelang Leduma and Pamela

Maluleke

Provides assurance, advice, and support to the project in the management of the H&S issues on the

project. They will also assist in the development of project’s H&S Specifications which will be issued

with enquiry documents, and that the principal contractor’s H&S plan is submitted; evaluated and

approved. They will be responsible for auditing and ensuring compliance to legal requirements. The

H&S Senior Advisor shall approve the principal contractor H&S plan in all projects that does not have

a CWP.

7. Roles and Responsibilities

7.1 Visible Commitment

Visible commitment is essential in providing a safe work environment. managers, supervisors, and

employees at all levels must demonstrate their commitment by being proactively involved in the dayto-day operations, in particular H&S aspects of the project / contract.

A minimum of one (1) Visible Felt Leadership engagement (VFL) per month shall be conducted by

the contractor’s senior manager and the project manager shall be submitted to Eskom Project

Manager.

7.2 Designers

The designer of a structure must comply with Construction Regulations 6 and ensure that cognizance

is taken of ergonomic design principles and foreseeable constructability health and safety risks

during construction and life cycle of the structure.

7.3 Principal Contractor’s Accountabilities

a. The principal contractor shall comply with provisions of Construction Regulations 7.

b. Where a principal contractor procures the services of a contractor, the principal

contractor shall first inform the client. Such contractor shall also comply with relevant

sections of this H&S specification.

c. The principal contractor must demonstrate how activities of various contractors will be

coordinated to mitigate the risks.

d. The principal contractor shall ensure that his/her H&S plan is approved by the client

before gaining access to site. The same principle will apply to its contractor, where he/she

shall approve his/her contractors H&S plan.

e. A comprehensive & updated list of all contractors on site, also indicating the type of work

being done.

f. The principal contractor shall coordinate, consolidate, and submit H&S performance and

that of contractors on the last day of each month to the client.

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g. The principal contractor must ensure that their senior management and that of their

contractors conduct VFL, at least once a month.

h. The principal contractor must incorporate the client's induction into their induction and

induct their contractors before site access. The principal contractor shall keep all

induction material including registers.

8. Management and Supervision of Construction Work

a. The principal contractor shall comply with provisions of Construction Regulations 8.

b. The principal contractor shall appoint one (1) full-time competent construction manager

responsible for a single site. In a case where a construction manager is not available, an

alternate construction manager shall be appointed in writing for a specified duration.

c. Having considered the size of the site one or more assistant construction manager shall

be appointed in writing.

d. The principal contractor shall appoint full time officer(s) in writing in accordance with the

provisions of Construction Regulations 8(5).

e. Construction supervisors and their assistance must be appointed in accordance with

Construction Regulations 8(7) & (8) respectively.

f. The appointed construction manager(s) and safety officer(s) shall be registered with

Sacpcmp.

The appointment of a registered or non-registered construction manager shall be

done in accordance with the provisions of the PD SACPCMP Registration Categories

attached on the Appendix A, annexure B.

9. Process for Monitoring

This document is under revision control and is valid for the duration of the works and will be

amended, as and when necessary, as requirements are being amended and therefore it will be

required for the principal contractor and contractor’s H&S plan to be amended accordingly.

Conformance to this document shall be via regular safety inspections and by Monthly Audits.

9.1 Related/Supporting Documents

Annexure A – Eskom SHEQ Policy Statement 32-727

Annexure B – 20230726 SACPCMP Registration Categories

Annexure C – Contractor Manpower Sourcing and Verification

Annexure D – Pre-Task Planning Template

Annexure E – Flash Report template

Annexure F – Portable Toilet Specification

Annexure G – Contractor OHS File Handover Record Template

Annexure H – PD Loading and Offloading

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Annexure I – Tender Evaluation Criteria

Annexure J – Site Readiness Evaluation Criteria

Annexure K - Health and Safety Requirements Acknowledgement

10. Project Details

10.1 Scope of Work

The scope of work will entail the development of concept designs for the refurbishment of defective

foundations at Ripon Traction substation as per the Ripon Traction Substation Gantry Foundations

Cracks report (dated 08/02/2018). The overall objective is that of a long-term view of enhancing the

reliability and quality of supply at Ripon substation. During site inspections, the current drainage is

inadequate, and the outer barrier fence is in a poor state and corroded.

Location: Ripon Substation-33.077531S 25.846946E

10.2 Program details:

1. Anticipated date for the commencement of work on site: 03 November 2025

2. Project completion date or project duration: 30 June 2027

10.3 The Client Project Organogram:

Senior Manager

Projects

N. April

Programme Intergration

Manager Manager Senior Advisor H&S Safety Risk Manager ConstructionAgent H&S

N.Nel TBC R.Leduma G.Small N/A

Project Manager Project Scheduler H&S Officer

C. Rensburg Q.Tshatshu P. Maluleke

Project coordinator Site Supervisor Cost Engineer Risk Advisor

P. Ndongeni A. Mukhacwa

P Sityebi N/A

Project Officer Quantity Survey

TBC B. Mwelase

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10.4 Principal Contractor Organogram

The principal contractor shall provide an organisational organogram related to this project, listing all

the levels of responsibility from the Chief Executive down to the supervisors responsible for the

project. The organogram must list the names of appointees and their roles and responsibilities

including the statutory requirements appointees. All organograms shall be updated timeously when

appointments are changed and filed in the project H&S file.

For the duration of the contract, the principal contractor shall ensure that competent persons are

appointed in writing in terms of the requirements of the OHS Act and its Regulations; and

or other statutory and Eskom/ NTCSA requirements and that all their appointees are made aware of

their accountabilities and responsibilities and have been suitably trained in terms of their

appointment.

11. Notification of Construction Work

The principal contractor shall notify in writing in a form similar to annexure 2 the relevant Provincial

Director (Labour Centre) of the Department of Employment and Labour of the intention to carry out

construction work as defined in the Construction Regulations 4, at least 7 days before construction

work is to be carried out. No construction work shall commence without a proof of submission of

such notification to the client.

12. Principal Contractor Appointments and Agreements

12.1 OHS Act Section 37 (2) (Legal) Agreement

a. An OHS section 37(2) agreement shall be signed between the client and the principal

contractor at the time of contract award.

b. The original copy of an OHS section 37(2) agreements shall be retained by the contractor

and a copy retained by the client project manager.

c. A copy of OHS section 37(2) agreement must form part of the respective contractor’s H&S

file.

12.2 CR 5(1)(k) Appointment

a. At contract award the principal contractor shall be appointed in writing by the PD Project

Manager for the construction site. Therefore, site access shall be granted once all the

contractual requirements are met.

b. A copy of OHS section 37(2) agreement must form part of the respective contractor’s H&S

file.

12.3 Designated employer, Sec 16(2) and other competencies appointments

The principal contractor shall ensure that a designated employer is appointed in writing for the for

the duration of the project.

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13. Appointments and Competencies

The principal contractor shall ensure that competent persons are appointed in writing for OHS

statutory and non-statutory functions in line with their organisational structure.

The principal contractor shall ensure that the appointees understand their roles, responsibilities and

accountabilities. Copies of relevant appointments shall be kept on an OHS site safety file.

14. Training and Awareness

The scope of training shall include, but not limited to, the type of work being performed and the

relevant procedures. Where training is provided by the external service providers, the principal

contractor shall ensure that the service providers are accredited by SAQA.

The principal contractor must demonstrate how he/she intends managing training/awareness within

their organisation including method of informing visitors and other persons entering the site about

hazards prevalent onsite.

Persons with foreign qualifications and registrations to convert these to equivalent local registrations

in that level or category (this shall be in accordance with SAQA and SETA requirements). The letter

from SAQA shall form part of the tender and site readiness submissions to PD.

15. OHS Policy

The principal contractor shall develop an OHS Policy authorised by their Chief Executives that states

overall OHS objectives and commitment to improving OHS performance and must be conspicuously

displayed and shared with all stakeholders.

16. Compliance and Non-Compliance

The principal contractor shall comply with relevant legal and other requirements as part of the

contract. Expenses to the principal contractor, which result from such compliance, as well as any

site-specific requirements, will be for the principal contractors’ account.

Where the principal contractor appoints another contractor(s), the same roles, and responsibilities

in relation to the contractor as the client has in relation to the principal contractor shall apply.

The client reserves the right to stop work and issue a non-conformance report and/ Prohibition

notice(s) whenever H&S violations are observed from the principal contractors and their contractors,

after engaging and making both aware of such. Expenses incurred because of such work stoppage

and standing time shall be for the principal contractor’s account. Any nonconformances/findings/observations found during the audits/inspections on the contractor shall be

raised and discussed with the relevant principal contractor (with whom the contractor is contracted

with).

16.1 Legal and Other Requirements

The principal contractors shall comply with the relevant applicable legislation, specifications, and

standards in accordance with the scope of the project.

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The principal contractor shall compile a legal register listing all applicable legislation and standards

that may have an impact on the scope of work that they are performing on the construction project.

The register shall be updated as and when there are amendments.

17. Hazardous Work by Children (Child Labour)

The Bill of Rights in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa is clear on the rights of

children, especially when it comes to child labour. Child labour shall not be permitted in any of

NTCSA, PD sites.

18. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

The principal contractor shall develop a Risk Assessment in line with Construction Regulation 9 in

alignment to Eskom/NTCSA, 32-520 procedure.

Detailed Risk Assessment must be conducted to ensure that all the applicable scenarios are covered

and documented per site activities including practical controls. High Risk Activities

When the principal contractor and/or his/her contractors are working in an area where a high health

and safety hazard exists, the principal contractor shall:

a) Develop a SWP.

b) Ensure that permanent and adequate supervision is available for the duration of the work

performed.

c) Work within visible earths (Standard Line Construction Method).

d) Ensure the use of safety standbys in areas of high-risk activities, and activities that fall within

the scope of the permit to work system.

e) Provide, erect and maintain the required barricading, lighting, flags, flashing lights, or other

safety control equipment to enable operations to proceed in a safe manner.

f) Maintain defined access ways, which are clear of obstructions, to allow for emergency vehicle

entry.

g) Provide any temporary protective shielding required for protecting nearby operations from

the construction activities, at their own cost.

h) When Crossing roads, railway tracks and other power lines during stringing operations, the

principal contactor shall ensure that:

i). “Rugby poles” are properly erected at all road crossings and that the public is warned,

ii). Flagmen placed at strategic positions to warn traffic/ motorists.

iii). Whenever mobile cranes/ lifting machinery are operated onsite, the booms are retracted

and safe clearances from overhead power lines; communication lines or other overhead

obstructions are observed and maintained as per Electrical Machinery Regulations 19 &

21, Eskom Procedure "Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS), 240-

114967625" clause 5.03.6.3 (working in the close proximity to live line/conductors).

iv). Supervisors are trained in the Eskom ORHVS.

v). Detailed risk assessment shall be conducted prior the activities and a hierarchy of control

measures shall be considered before resorting to PPE. Where PPE are required, risk-

specific PPE shall be identified and issued to the specific team that will be working in the

close-proximity to live line/conductors.

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i) Height restriction barriers/crossbars must be erected on both sides of the overhead power

lines, communication lines or other overhead obstructions. Establish the permitted safe

clearances in consultation with the owner of the line.

19. Operational Regulations for High Voltage Systems

a. To ensure the safety of workers, visitors and other persons who may be affected, the

operating regulations for high voltage systems shall apply during construction of high voltage

apparatus (construction of transmission/distribution lines) or working in live yard inside a

substation.

b. The principal contractor shall ensure that workers in prohibited areas inside a sub-station are

under supervision of an authorised person, under a work permit. When an authorised person

resigns from a company and is employed by another company, his authorisation shall expire

immediately.

c. The authorised person shall be present throughout the operations.

Reference: ORHVS, 240-114967625 and Power Delivery Operating Assessment,

Authorisation and Training Standard, 240-70413865.

20. Costing for H&S

The principal contractor shall ensure that the submitted tender adequately makes provision for the

cost of H&S.

Site Access

The principal contractor shall not permit any person to enter the construction site where their health

and safety may be at risk. Notices at every entrance prohibiting the entry of unauthorised persons

shall be posted:

a. No one should enter the construction site without being inducted. The principal contractor

shall demonstrate how site access shall be manage on site.

b. Entering or leaving the site shall only take place at official access control points and may only

be done via the official designated walkways.

c. Where construction line is being constructed the principal contractor shall ensure that:

i). Members of the public are not allowed to be in the proximity where the activities are

being executed.

ii). Domestic animals are managed not to be in the proximity where the activities are being

executed.

21. Signage

Symbolic safety signs shall comply with the requirements of SANS 1186.The display of the following

signage is mandatory:

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a. The principal contractor sign shall be posted at their site offices and shall have the name

and contact details of the: Construction Supervisor; Health and Safety Manager/ Officer; First

Aider; Health and Safety Representative and Evacuation warden, Construction Health and

Safety Agent and Construction Permit (where applicable). Emergency numbers, principal

contractor name (including a logo), construction manager and contact number.

b. The Contractors shall provide signage in accordance with the scope and work area.

c. All safety and warning signs shall be always obeyed.

22. Principal Contractor’s Site Facilities

Site facilities shall be established and maintained by the principal contractor. The facilities include

but are not limited to the following (refer to OHS Act, Construction Regulations 30). See also

Annexure F for portable toilet specifications. The design of the toilet should not expose employees

to splashes of other people’s human waste.

23. Public Safety

Principal contractors shall in their H&S plan, factor how they would safeguard members of the public

against their activities during the project.

24. Project and Site Rules

24.1 Life Saving Rules

The Eskom Life Saving rules applies to NTCSA employees, agents, consultants, contractors, and

visitors. Failure to adhere to these rules will be considered a serious transgression which will lead to

serious disciplinary action, which may include dismissal. The client reserves the right to suspend the

contractor’s activities pending the outcome of the disciplinary processes.

These rules are implemented to prevent serious injury or death of any employee, labour broker or

contractor working in any area within Eskom/ NTCSA.

The rules are:

Rule description of rule

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

Rule 1

(That is plant, any plant operating above 1000 V)

Hook up at heights

Rule 2 Working at height is defined as any work performed above a stable work surface or where a

person puts himself/herself in a position where he/ exposes himself/herself to a fall from or into.

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Buckle up

Rule 3 No person may drive any vehicle on Eskom business and/or on Eskom premises:

Unless the driver and all passengers are wearing seat belts.

Be sober

Rule 4

No person is allowed to be under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs while on duty

Permit to work

Rule 5 Where an authorisation limitation exists, no person shall work without the required permit to

work.

Ensure safe live working

To ensure safe live work: Each live worker shall ensure all live work basic principles are adhered

Rule 6 to, as outlined (for the method being used) in the High Voltage Live Working Standard; Observe

and maintain the minimum approach distance; Only perform live work and perform tasks they

are authorised for and that are documented in the respective Task Manual.

24.2 Smoking

Smoking is only permitted at designated areas in accordance with the requirements of the

smoking policy (32-1126: Eskom Smoking Policy). Add to the appendix A.

24.3 Cellular Phones

A contractor shall develop and implement a risk-based cell phone policy for a particular

construction site. Cellular phones shall not be used in areas where their usage is prohibited.

24.4 Fire Extinguishers

A Principal Contractor shall have a layout plan (site offices, laydown area) where fire-fighting

equipment is located.

24.5 Vehicles and Traffic Rules

a. The principal contractor shall ensure that the driver of the vehicle has a valid driver’s licence.

b. Principal contractor shall ensure that drivers and passengers wear seatbelts while travelling

in a motor vehicle.

c. No passengers shall be permitted to be transported at the back of trucks or light delivery

vehicles (LDV).

d. Passengers shall only be permitted to be transported at the back of such vehicles if fitted with

a specially designed crew cab with appropriate seating and seat belt per passenger, by the

manufacturer and manufacturer appointed fitment centre. The test certificate shall be

submitted for consideration to the client.

e. Where a vehicle licence condition stipulates the number of persons to be transported on the

vehicle, such number shall not be exceeded.

f. The principal contractor shall ensure that the vehicles are inspected daily and maintained

regularly as per the manufacture’s specification.

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24.6 Substance and Drug Abuse Management

a. The principal contractor must develop a substance abuse management procedure to manage

substance abuse on site. The procedure shall be in line with the client substance abuse

management procedure were applicable. Eskom Substance Abuse Procedure 32-37.

b. All testing equipment shall be calibrated as per the manufacturer’s recommendation and the

calibration be available on the safety file.

c. The alcohol testers must be trained and appointed in writing.

25. Pre-Task Risk Assessment

The principal contractor shall conduct a daily pre-task risk assessment with employees involved with

the task, such as DSTI. This assessment will be the basis of daily pre-job briefings or toolbox talks

before work begins, highlighting critical steps from the SWP to ensure safety. Proof of

communication and confirmation of understanding will be recorded and kept at the job site during

execution. The signed pre-task risk assessment form shall be filed in the safety file.

26. Pre-task Planning

Upon receipt of the task for the day, the principal contractor manager or his/her assignee the site

supervisor, shall perform a pre-task planning in accordance with Line Construction; Substation

Works and Telecommunication Projects, 559-1432317009 Rev 1, Pre-Task Planning Template, see,

Annexure D.

27. Safe Work Procedures / Method Statements and Practices

The principal contractor shall compile a project/ site-specific SWP for all the high-risk activities as

identified in the risk assessment and scope of work, which will be submitted to client.

28. Planned Task Observations (PTO)

The construction manager / supervisor shall conduct Planned Task Observations (PTO).

PTOs shall be conducted in such a way that the employee is observed against the actual steps of

the safe work procedure (SWP)/ method statements and marked against compliance with each step.

This will assist in determining employee competence and compliance. Record shall be kept.

The minimum items that must be in the PTO but not limited to:

a. Project name.

b. Title of the SWP, reference number and revision number.

c. Specific activity.

d. Steps.

e. Safety Steps.

f. Critical steps.

g. Follow-up action.

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h. Observation conducted by (full name).

i. Designation (e.g., supervisor).

j. Individual/Team observed names.

k. Date of observation.

l. Signature.

29. Work at Elevated Positions and Roof Work

1. The Principal Contractor shall ensure that all work performed at elevated positions conform to

the requirements of the Construction Regulations, the relevant Unit Standard (US) and 32-418

(Working at Height Procedure).

2. A fall protection plan, which must be based on the tower design supported by the required risk

assessments will be compiled, implemented, reviewed, and communicated to all employees

working at heights.

3. The principal contractor shall review their risk assessment and fall protection plan as required,

at intervals to be determined by the principal contractor, and taking into consideration:

a. Incident trend analysis, or new/revised technology.

b. Changes to scope of work, changes to work methods/procedures/equipment, etc.

4. The Contractors shall stop all persons working in elevated positions during periods of inclement

weather.

5. Safety belts are not allowed to be used in Eskom. An appropriate full body safety harness shall

be worn when working at an elevated position, refer to SANS 50361.

6. Working in elevated positions shall only be carried out under the supervision of a competent

person in accordance with US 229995.

7. Fall arrest/protection plan and equipment shall be implemented where fall prevention is not

possible:

a. Fall protection equipment shall comply with Unit Standards and other recognised

international standards.

b. The Principal Contractor and/or his contractor shall compile a fall protection equipment

inspection, testing and maintenance procedure (Refer to SANS 50365 and manufactures

requirements for safe use and for inspections).

8. Provision must be made to prevent objects and/or material from falling from elevated areas and

the protection of persons working below. A drop zone shall be established with barricading and

necessary signs.

9. An Engineer shall do a design and calculations for all scaffolding where applicable.

29.1 Ladders (Portable)

a) Ladders used on the site shall comply with the OHS Act and Regulations, the relevant

SANS standards, or other recognised international standards.

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b) Damaged ladders shall be clearly marked and quarantined and removed from the project

site.

c) Prior to work being performed, an adequate risk assessment shall be conducted, and

work shall be conducted in accordance with General Safety Regulation 6 and 13A and

Construction Regulation 10 of the OHS Act

29.2 Training and authorization

a) Every employer shall ensure that no person engages in any activity in relation to work at

heights unless they are competent to do so.

b) Only training providers that use competent training instructors and assessors who are

SETA-Accredited and SAQA-registered in terms of the relevant unit standards shall be

used.

c) All persons who work at heights or who are required to do rescue at heights shall receive

three days of Fall Arrest System (FAS) training and two days of rescue training in

accordance with the Unit standards 22998 and 229995.

d) The Contractor must ensure that all persons who work at heights and those who will be

required to do rescue at heights shall receive training according to the relevant unit

standards. As a minimum, individuals who work at height and are not responsible for

performing a rescue must undergo three days of FAS training (Unit Standard 229998)

and rescuers must further undergo two days rescue training in accordance with the Unit

Standard 229995. Rescuers must be appointed in writing for the site/project.

e) Official FAS training shall not have an expiry date on the certificate.

f) Only the training date shall be indicated on the certificate.

g) Official rescue training shall expire every three years from the date of issue.

h) The principal contractor shall ensure that there is a Level 2 First Aider trained for every

team working at height.

30. Occupational Health and Hygiene

The principal contractors and contractors shall identify the occupational stressors which could

include exposure to chemical and biological hazards, noise, dust, vibration, heat, etc., to which any

person may be exposed because of his work activities.

30.1 Occupational Hygiene Management Program

Principal Contractors and contractors shall develop, implement, and maintain an occupational

hygiene management programme to ensure that the occupational hygiene stressors are identified

assessed (monitored) and controlled. The occupational hygiene programme shall include, but not

limited to the following elements:

a. Occupational health risk assessment as a foundation.

b. Occupational hygiene monitoring program. Monitoring shall be performed by a SANAS

accredited AIA.

c. Communication of occupational hygiene results and requirements.

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d. Conduct awareness trainings and keep registers; and

e. Keep Occupational Hygiene surveys reports for a period of 40 years.

Where there are occupational hygiene stressors, principal contractors and contractors shall ensure

that occupation surveys are conducted to assess stressors. These programs may include but not

be limited to:

a. Hearing Conservation Programme.

b. Heat and cold stress Management Program.

The principal contractors and contractors shall report to the Department of Employment and Labour

on occupational hygiene milestones (e.g., crystalline silica). Evidence of reporting and copies of

such reports shall be made available to the client senior advisor H&S / H&S officer.

Copies of all occupational hygiene surveys conducted by the principal contractor and contractor shall

be submitted to PD Management/Occupational Hygiene Practitioners for information and record

keeping.

The principal contractor shall provide and adhere to effective monitoring procedures. These

procedures shall include the planning, carrying out and recording of the results of the measurement

programme. This is to confirm the effectiveness of the implemented control measures and the

results shall be made available to the Contracts Manager/Employer’s Representative on request.

Note: Principal contractors and contractors is responsible to measure and monitor all Occupational

Hygiene stressors as contemplated in the Occupational Health and Safety act 85 0f 1993.

30.2 Medical Surveillance Programme

The Principal Contractor and contractor shall ensure that their employees are registered on a

medical surveillance programme and are in possession of a valid medical fitness for duty certificate

specific to the construction work to be performed. The Fitness for duty certificate shall be in form of

Construction Regulation, Annexure 3, and be relevant to the type of work (risk based) that the

employee will be exposed to.

The principal contractor and contractors shall ensure that employees have undergone pre-entry

medical examination before starting work on site. No employee shall access site without a valid

medical fitness for duty certificate.

The principal contractor and contractors shall ensure that employees undergo a periodic medical

examination as and when a need arise.

The Principal Contractor and contractors shall ensure that employees undergo an exit medical

examination at the end of the project or when the service of the specific employee has been

terminated or has expired.

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30.3 Pre-Existing / Current Medical Condition

30.3.1 Disclosure of pre-existing injuries or medical conditions

A pre-existing condition as defined by the OHS Incident Management Definitions and Classification

Parameters Standard (240-131838225), is a medical condition/medical impairment as a result of an

incident arising out of, and in the course of employment, shall be considered:

a) Non-work-related if the incident arises solely because of a pre-existing medical

condition/medical impairment and if a worker without such a condition/medical impairment

would not have suffered such an incident; or

b) Work-related if the incident arises where the pre-existing condition/medical impairment may

have been a contributing factor.

Pre-existing medical conditions can include health issues such as cancer, diabetes, lupus,

depression, acne, hypertension, asthma, arthritis, ulcerative [Allergies] colitis etc or just about any

other health condition such as previous medical operational condition in any part of the body.

An injury are any old injuries that existed prior to the work injury that may or may not have fully

healed. Some workplace environments could aggravate pre-existing conditions even if they would

not necessarily have caused a new condition in an otherwise healthy individual. Examples may

include amongst others, traumatic injury worsening back pain, joint pain (condition), sore neck, knee

injuries etc.

30.3.2 A prospective employer / Supplier expectations/ duties

A prospective employer / supplier shall:

a) request a prospective worker to disclose all pre-existing injuries or medical conditions existing

during the period of the employment process that could reasonably be expected to be

aggravated by performing their employment related duties.

b) request disclosure in writing and this request must be accompanied by details of the nature

of the duties that are subject to the employment.

c) advise prospective workers that if they knowingly supply false or misleading information, they

will not be entitled to compensation or damages under the Compensation for Occupational

Injuries and Diseases Act, Act for any event that aggravates the non-disclosed

pre-existing injury or condition.

d) ensure that pre-existing or current condition is part of:

i). Individual employment contract. Because the contract defines the terms and

conditions of employment

ii). Included in the employment induction.

iii). Person Job Specification shall be developed to have a portion where the individual

when visiting the occupational medical practitioner, it has been completed by the

employer, employee and the medical practitioner can complete the document.

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iv). The employee shall reveal any pre-existing or current medical condition to the

Occupational Medical Practitioner prior the assessment.

v). Part of toolbox talk at least monthly, and awareness conducted more often, and

vi). Records shall be kept.

30.3.3 A prospective contractor employee duty

A prospective employee must, where requested in writing by a prospective employer, disclose all

pre-existing injuries or medical conditions of which they are aware of, that could reasonably be

expected to be aggravated by performing the employment related duties. If the prospective

employee is engaged before making the disclosure (or being requested to make the disclosure),

his or her entitlement to compensation is unaffected.

However, if the prospective employee does not disclose pre-existing medical condition or injury,

this may have an impact on the future management of incidents in particular the work relatedness

or not of an incident which may be attributed or not to pre-existing conditions.

30.3.4 Key considerations for employers

Employers considering implementing changes to their employment conditions and processes in

relation to these amendments shall note:

a) it is the prospective employer's duty to request disclosure of pre-existing injuries or medical

conditions from prospective workers during the pre-employment, periodic and post

screening process, and such information shall be kept confidential.

b) when providing details of the nature of the duties that are subject to the employment, it is

important that this information is accurate and provides specific details of the nature of the

duties. The prospective employee must receive information that will enable them to make

an informed decision about whether their pre-existing injury or condition might be

aggravated by the duties.

c) if the Workers' Compensation Commissioner has previously provided a copy of the

employee's claims history summary the employer shall not:

i). disclose to anyone else the contents of or information contained in the

summary.

ii). give access to the document to anyone else.

iii). use the contents of or the information contained in the summary for any

purpose other than for the purposes of the employment process (penalties

apply).

d) changes to employment conditions and processes should be made in consultation with the

employer's human resources or advisor and employee representative. Employers who may

have queries concerning equal employment condition and processes should seek

independent advice.

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e) employers shall keep accurate records relating to this disclosure as this information will be

requested where applicable during the claim determination process.

f) The employer shall follow their own disciplinary procedure and share the outcome with the

client.

Note:

I. The employer shall ensure that the employees are not exposed or expected to execute

an activity that will exacerbate the pre-existing or current medical condition. Risk

assessment shall be conducted to determine the area where the individual shall be

expected to execute the duties.

II. The pre-existing or current medical condition shall be applicable to new or current

employees within a specific employer.

III. The employer shall manage all the pre-existing or current medical condition (this

include referrals medical conditions) as per legal requirements as all information shall

be kept private and confidential all the time.

30.4 Emergency Care

A list of emergency numbers (local emergency numbers and Eskom ER24(084 124/010 205 3400)

numbers)) shall be posted where it is visible in the office’s places such as information H&S board,

eating area etc. The principal contractor and contractor(s) shall ensure that all employees are familiar

with the emergency numbers. Where the principal contractor or/and contractor(s) has established

their own contract with a specific service provider, those numbers must be part of the induction and

be used in conjunction with local or Eskom numbers. The principal contractor must make clear to

the employees that in any event one of the numbers must be used or the combination to ensure that

the life of the individual is preserved.

30.5 Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

The contractor will engage the local clinics on HIV/AIDS Awareness programme. This will include

voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) of individuals, with chronic illnesses such as diabetes;

hypertension; HIV/AIDS awareness training. Ensure access to ongoing support for affected

individuals. The Contractor shall communicate the programme to all personnel.

30.6 Rehabilitation

The principal contractor and contractor(s) shall ensure rehabilitation of employees injured where

rehabilitation is required.

The treating Doctor/Hospital will recommend and refer. The principal contractor must comply with

recommendations, communicate with employee and provide transport according to the planned

appointment.

The process shall continue until the rehabilitation of an employee is declared fit by the

Doctor/Hospital.

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30.7 Compensation of Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA)

The principal contractor and contractor(s) shall submit a valid letter of good standing with the

compensation fund or a licensed compensation insurer relevant for the construction sector.

31. Emergency Preparedness and Response

a) The principal contractor shall provide a site-specific emergency preparedness and

response plan of which it shall include the specific activities being executed for site and

offices and submit this plan to the client for review.

b) The Emergency Preparedness Plans must be relevant to the scope of works and to the

prevailing surrounding environmental risks.

c) The principal contractor shall ensure that all the employees are fully conversant with this

plan.

d) The Principal Contractor shall plan, conduct emergency drills at specific intervals and

identify areas for improvement. The report shall be written and action plan where

applicable be developed and all the records shall be made available for inspection/audit

by the client and/or authorities.

e) When preparing worksite Emergency Preparedness Plans, cognisance must be made

as to the locality of the site and the response time for the emergency services. Where

sites are remote, contractor management shall ensure that enough employees are

trained in the various disciplines to be able to afford prompt response attention.

32. Fire Safety

Contractors shall develop a fire safety procedure for the office/ campsite, which must meet the

requirements of the local authority fire department and Section 9 of the Environmental Regulations

for Workplaces.

33. Site plans

The principal contractor must develop a comprehensive site layout plan with the following as a

A site plan must indicate evacuation routes and emergency assembly point locations.

Zones for particular activities.

Cranes (including radii and capacities).

Site offices.

Welfare facilities.

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Site hoardings and existing boundaries.

Temporary services (including electrical power, lighting, water distribution, drainage, information and communications technology, site security systems, and so on)

Fire hazard The Contractor shall develop emergency protocols for dealing with fires, which may include a Fire Management Plan in accordance with the National Veld and Forest Fire Act (No ) and ensure that all staff is trained / informed in fire prevention. No area shall be denuded of vegetation to create firebreaks. Open fires are not allowed on site. The Contractor Environmental Officer shall ensure that in areas with a high fire danger rating, staff is informed of this. Smoking shall be restricted to designated areas or shall not be allowed, particularly in areas that have a high fire danger rating. Contractor shall ensure that adequate Fire Fighting equipment is available on site, particularly near hot work and/or where it is specifically identified as a requirement by either the landowner or during the risk assessment.

Environmental factors to H&S The principal contractor shall monitor dust and noise caused by mobile equipment, generators and other equipment during construction. Factors such as wind can often affect the intensity to which these impacts are experienced. To ensure that noise does not constitute a disturbance during construction activities. Dust suppression measures shall be in place to reduce the dust caused by the movement of heavy vehicles and other contractor activities in order not obscure visibility.

Signing off the contract No project shall be signed off before the client has assessed the activities completed in relation to health & safety outstanding issues.

Forums for Governance and Communication Governance and communication structures shall be established on site where project H&S matters shall be discussed. The agenda, minutes and attendance registers of H&S meetings shall be available. Statutory H&S Committees in terms of Section 19 and 20 and General Administrative Regulations 5 of the OHS Act and Eskom requirements shall be established. 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 in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of National Transmission Company South Africa SOC Ltd Reg No 2021/539129/30 Ripon Traction Substation Defective Concrete Foundations_ C. TXF0091 rev 01. HEALTH AND SAFETY (H&S) SPECIFICATION Unique Identifier: 559-559476474 Revision: 1 Page: of 38

Construction Vehicles and Mobile Plant Construction vehicles and equipment shall comply with the relevant legal and other requirements like Construction Regulations 23, the National Road Traffic Act, the Mine Health and Safety Act, National Environmental Act and Eskom Vehicle Safety Specification Procedure 240-62946386. The following requirements are applicable during operation of construction vehicles: A principal contractor shall ensure that construction vehicles and mobile plant are operated by persons with appropriate training, certified competent and in possession of proof of competency, and authorised in writing to operate those construction vehicles and mobile plant

Designated drivers shall be in possession of an appropriate valid driver’s licence for the class of vehicle operated. The driver’s license shall be kept by the person so authorised who shall produce such card on request.

All construction vehicle operators, flagman/banksman/signalman/pointsman shall wear visible PPE at identified high-risk construction sites and shall be visible to the operators during the day or night.

Heavy construction vehicle parking sites, driveways, or any site shall be designed in such a way that no reversing is required. Where reversing is unavoidable, it shall only be done in the presence of a flagman or a banksman.

The contractor shall develop a vehicle and pedestrian management plan.

Relevant traffic signs shall be displayed.

Reverse beepers shall be fitted on construction vehicles.

Drivers of construction vehicles and mobile plant shall have medical certificates of fitness to operate those construction vehicle and mobile plant, issued by an occupational health practitioner in the form of Annexure 3 of the Construction Regulations.

The speed limit within the bounds of the construction site shall be clearly stipulated and communicated to everyone and be part of the induction.

Drivers / operators shall not text or talk on cell phones or two-way radios while driving.

The Principal Contractor/ contractor shall ensure that employees do not: i). Ride on back of light delivery vehicles, cranes or other mobile plant equipment. ii). Leave vehicles unattended with the engine running. iii). When unattended, vehicles shall be locked, chock blocks fitted and keys removed;

Vehicle shall be searched on the premises or when entering or leaving the premises.

The Principal Contractor/ contractor shall be responsible for the safety and security of his vehicles (including private vehicles) on the premises.

The Principal Contractor/ contractor shall maintain his vehicles in roadworthy condition with valid licenses. These vehicles shall be subject to inspection by the Client representative. Un- roadworthy vehicles shall not be allowed to site. 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 in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of National Transmission Company South Africa SOC Ltd Reg No 2021/539129/30 Ripon Traction Substation Defective Concrete Foundations_ C. TXF0091 rev 01. HEALTH AND SAFETY (H&S) SPECIFICATION Unique Identifier: 559-559476474 Revision: 1 Page: of 38

Construction vehicles shall be operated in accordance with the license requirements. Where a vehicle licence stipulates the number of persons to be transported on the vehicle, such number shall not be exceeded.

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17. Hazardous Work by Children (Child Labour) ...................................................................... 15

18. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment ....................................................................... 15

19. Operational Regulations for High Voltage Systems ........................................................... 16

20. Costing for H&S .................................................................................................................... 16

21. Site Access ........................................................................................................................... 16

22. Signage ................................................................................................................................. 16

23. Principal Contractor’s Site Facilities ................................................................................... 17

24. Public Safety ......................................................................................................................... 17

25. Project and Site Rules .......................................................................................................... 17

25.1 Life Saving Rules ......................................................................................................... 17

25.2 Smoking ........................................................................................................................ 18

25.3 Cellular Phones ............................................................................................................ 18

25.4 Fire Extinguishers ........................................................................................................ 18

25.5 Vehicles and Traffic Rules ........................................................................................... 18

25.6 Substance and Drug Abuse Management .................................................................. 19

26. Pre-Task Risk Assessment .................................................................................................. 19

27. Pre-task Planning ................................................................................................................. 19

28. Safe Work Procedures / Method Statements and Practices .............................................. 19

29. Planned Task Observations (PTO) ...................................................................................... 19

30. Work at Elevated Positions and Roof Work ........................................................................ 20

30.1 Ladders (Portable) ........................................................................................................ 20

30.2 Training and authorization ........................................................................................... 21

31. Occupational Health and Hygiene ....................................................................................... 21

31.1 Occupational Hygiene Management Program ............................................................ 21

31.2 Medical Surveillance Programme ................................................................................ 22

31.3 Pre-Existing / Current Medical Condition ................................................................... 23

31.3.1 Disclosure of pre-existing injuries or medical conditions .............................. 23

31.3.2 A prospective employer / Supplier expectations/ duties ................................ 23

31.3.3 A prospective contractor employee duty ......................................................... 24

31.3.4 Key considerations for employers ................................................................... 24

31.4 Emergency Care ........................................................................................................... 25

31.5 Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) ....................................................................... 25

31.6 Rehabilitation................................................................................................................ 25

31.7 Compensation of Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) ........................ 26

32. Emergency Preparedness and Response ........................................................................... 26

33. Fire Safety ............................................................................................................................. 26

34. Site plans .............................................................................................................................. 26

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35. Fire hazard ............................................................................................................................ 27

36. Environmental factors to H&S ............................................................................................. 27

37. Signing off the contract ....................................................................................................... 27

38. Forums for Governance and Communication .................................................................... 27

39. Construction Vehicles and Mobile Plant ............................................................................. 28

40. Housekeeping ....................................................................................................................... 29

41. Hazardous Materials/Chemicals Management .................................................................... 29

42. Flammable and Combustible Liquids ................................................................................. 29

43. Compressed Gas Cylinders ................................................................................................. 30

44. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)................................................................................. 30

45. Issue, Replacement and Control of PPE ............................................................................. 30

46. Machinery, Tools and Equipment ........................................................................................ 30

47. Hand Tools and Pneumatic Tools ....................................................................................... 31

48. Pressure Equipment ............................................................................................................. 31

49. Lifting Machines and Lifting Tackle (DMR 18, CR 19 and SANS Codes) .......................... 31

50. Electrical Installations and Machinery on Construction sites ........................................... 33

51. Permit to Work ...................................................................................................................... 33

52. Excavations, Trenches and Floor Openings....................................................................... 33

53. Working near Public Roads ................................................................................................. 34

54. Work Stoppage ..................................................................................................................... 34

55. Audits/Inspection ................................................................................................................. 34

56. Non-Conformance and Compliance .................................................................................... 35

57. Compliance and Approval of Contractor Health &Safety (H&S) Plan ............................... 35

58. Contractor Performance Evaluation .................................................................................... 35

59. Investigation of Fatalities / Injuries / Diseases / Near Misses (Principal Contractor

and Contractors) ................................................................................................................... 36

60. Behavioural Safety Observations and Inspections ............................................................ 36

61. Monthly Statistical and Non-Statistical Reports ................................................................. 36

62. Contractors Health &Safety (H&S) Plan .............................................................................. 36

63. H&S File................................................................................................................................. 36

64. Hours of Work ....................................................................................................................... 37

65. Employees’ right of refusal to work in an unsafe situation ............................................... 37

66. Contract Sign Off .................................................................................................................. 37

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67. Omissions of this H&S Specification .................................................................................. 37

Appendix A – Eskom Document Hierarchy.................................................................................... 38

This specification is National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA), Project Delivery (PD)

minimum Health and Safety (H&S) requirements, should not be construed as all-encompassing or

static in terms of this or other amendments made during the project. The principal contractor must

develop a H&S plan responding to these requirements, as well as other applicable legal and other

requirements.

documents and comply with relevant legislative requirements as well as recognised code of practice

such as:

• Occupational Health and Safety Act , and all applicable Regulations
• All applicable legal and other requirements applicable recognised international

and national code of practices (South African National Standards – SANS)

• Eskom/NTCSA applicable procedures, standards, work instructions.

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1. Introduction

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.

3.1 Normative

• 32-727: Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Policy
• 240-62196227: Life-saving Rules Standard
• 240-62946386 Vehicle & Driver Safety Management Procedure
• 240-114967625: Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems

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• 32-37 Substance Abuse
• 32-124: Eskom Fire Risk Management
• 32-95: Occupational Health and Safety Incident Management Procedure
• 240-43848327: Employees’ right of refusal to work in an unsafe situation.
• 32-418: Working from Heights Procedure
• 32-520: Occupational Health & Safety Risk Assessment Procedure
• 32-123: Emergency Planning
• 32-407: Behaviour Safety Observation Procedure
• Occupational Health and Safety Act, No and Regulations
• Construction Regulations of 2014
• 32-726: Contract and Contractor OHS Management
• 32-524: Manual, Developing a Specification
• 32-1126: Eskom Smoking Policy
• 32-1134: Physical Access Control at Eskom Premises
• Disaster Management Act, 2002: (Act No.)
• All relevant South African legislation-national; provincial, municipal by-laws.
• All relevant international/national recognised code of practice (such as South African National

Standards – SANS)

• 240-70413865 Power Delivery Operating Assessment, Authorisation and Training Standard,

3.2 Informative

[1] ISO 45001:2018, Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems-Requirements

[2] ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems- Requirements

Authorised person: a competent person who has been given permission in writing to perform

specific duties and responsibilities in terms of the Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems.

Baseline risk assessment: (32-520) baseline operational risks refer to the H&S risks associated

with all standard processes, as well as routine and non-routine activities in the business.

Critical Lifts: (1) any lift weighing in excess of 20 tons, (2) any lift involving a crane suspended work

platform (man cage), (3) any lift over critical operating and/or process equipment and (4) any lift that

exceeds 85 % of the crane’s load chart (5) any lift that utilises more than one lifting device (Tandem

Lift).(6) Load transfers.(7) night lifting.

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Eskom Requirements: Eskom requirements, which evolve from directives, policies, standards,

procedures, specifications, work instructions, guidelines, or manuals.

Hazard identification: the identification and documenting of existing or expected hazards to the

health and safety of persons, which are normally associated with the type of construction work being

executed or to be executed.

Medical surveillance: a planned programme or periodic examination (which may include clinical

examinations, biological monitoring, or medical tests) of employees by an occupational health

practitioner or, in prescribed cases, by an occupational medicine practitioner.

Method Statement: is a written document detailing work procedures and sequences of operations.

On Site/Site: any workplace where the contractor or his employees perform construction related

work as agreed contractually with the client.

Planned Task Observation: an independent observation made during the planned period in which

the task is being executed.

Pre-Task Risk Assessment: a meeting held prior to the commencement of the day’s work with

relevant personnel (client representative included) associated with the task at hand.

Risk Assessment: a programme to determine any risk associated with any hazard at a construction

site in order to identify the steps needed to be taken to remove, reduce, or control such hazard.

H&S File: a file or other record in permanent form, containing the information on the H&S

management system during construction including all information relating to construction phase after

the handover to Client.

Safe Work Procedures: a series of specific steps that guide a worker through a task from start to

finish in a chronological order. Safe work procedures are designed to reduce the risk by minimizing

potential exposure.

RHCA Regulations for Hazardous Chemical Agents, 2020

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and ensuring compliance to legal requirements as per the condition of the CWP.

• Eskom Health and Safety Senior Advisor/ Officer: Rapelang Leduma and Pamela

7.2 Designers

The designer of a structure must comply with Construction Regulations 6 and ensure that cognizance

is taken of ergonomic design principles and foreseeable constructability health and safety risks

during construction and life cycle of the structure.

7.3 Principal Contractor’s Accountabilities

a. The principal contractor shall comply with provisions of Construction Regulations 7.

b. Where a principal contractor procures the services of a contractor, the principal

contractor shall first inform the client. Such contractor shall also comply with relevant

sections of this H&S specification.

c. The principal contractor must demonstrate how activities of various contractors will be

coordinated to mitigate the risks.

d. The principal contractor shall ensure that his/her H&S plan is approved by the client

before gaining access to site. The same principle will apply to its contractor, where he/she

shall approve his/her contractors H&S plan.

e. A comprehensive & updated list of all contractors on site, also indicating the type of work

being done.

f. The principal contractor shall coordinate, consolidate, and submit H&S performance and

that of contractors on the last day of each month to the client.

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g. The principal contractor must ensure that their senior management and that of their

contractors conduct VFL, at least once a month.

h. The principal contractor must incorporate the client's induction into their induction and

induct their contractors before site access. The principal contractor shall keep all

induction material including registers.

a. The principal contractor shall comply with provisions of Construction Regulations 8.

b. The principal contractor shall appoint one (1) full-time competent construction manager

responsible for a single site. In a case where a construction manager is not available, an

alternate construction manager shall be appointed in writing for a specified duration.

c. Having considered the size of the site one or more assistant construction manager shall

be appointed in writing.

d. The principal contractor shall appoint full time officer(s) in writing in accordance with the

provisions of Construction Regulations 8(5).

e. Construction supervisors and their assistance must be appointed in accordance with

Construction Regulations 8(7) & (8) respectively.

f. The appointed construction manager(s) and safety officer(s) shall be registered with

done in accordance with the provisions of the PD SACPCMP Registration Categories

attached on the Appendix A, annexure B.

9.1 Related/Supporting Documents

Annexure A – Eskom SHEQ Policy Statement 32-727

Annexure B – 20230726 SACPCMP Registration Categories

Annexure C – Contractor Manpower Sourcing and Verification

Annexure D – Pre-Task Planning Template

Annexure E – Flash Report template

Annexure F – Portable Toilet Specification

Annexure G – Contractor OHS File Handover Record Template

Annexure H – PD Loading and Offloading

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Annexure I – Tender Evaluation Criteria

Annexure J – Site Readiness Evaluation Criteria

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10.4 Principal Contractor Organogram

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accountabilities. Copies of relevant appointments shall be kept on an OHS site safety file.

their organisation including method of informing visitors and other persons entering the site about

hazards prevalent onsite.

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17. Hazardous Work by Children (Child Labour)

The principal contractor shall develop a Risk Assessment in line with Construction Regulation 9 in

alignment to Eskom/NTCSA, 32-520 procedure.

and safety hazard exists, the principal contractor shall:

a) Develop a SWP.

b) Ensure that permanent and adequate supervision is available for the duration of the work

performed.

c) Work within visible earths (Standard Line Construction Method).

d) Ensure the use of safety standbys in areas of high-risk activities, and activities that fall within

the scope of the permit to work system.

e) Provide, erect and maintain the required barricading, lighting, flags, flashing lights, or other

safety control equipment to enable operations to proceed in a safe manner.

f) Maintain defined access ways, which are clear of obstructions, to allow for emergency vehicle

entry.

g) Provide any temporary protective shielding required for protecting nearby operations from

the construction activities, at their own cost.

h) When Crossing roads, railway tracks and other power lines during stringing operations, the

principal contactor shall ensure that:

i). “Rugby poles” are properly erected at all road crossings and that the public is warned,

ii). Flagmen placed at strategic positions to warn traffic/ motorists.

iii). Whenever mobile cranes/ lifting machinery are operated onsite, the booms are retracted

and safe clearances from overhead power lines; communication lines or other overhead

obstructions are observed and maintained as per Electrical Machinery Regulations 19 &

21, Eskom Procedure "Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS), 240-

114967625" clause 5.03.6.3 (working in the close proximity to live line/conductors).

iv). Supervisors are trained in the Eskom ORHVS.

v). Detailed risk assessment shall be conducted prior the activities and a hierarchy of control

measures shall be considered before resorting to PPE. Where PPE are required, risk-

specific PPE shall be identified and issued to the specific team that will be working in the

close-proximity to live line/conductors.

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i) Height restriction barriers/crossbars must be erected on both sides of the overhead power

lines, communication lines or other overhead obstructions. Establish the permitted safe

clearances in consultation with the owner of the line.

a. To ensure the safety of workers, visitors and other persons who may be affected, the

operating regulations for high voltage systems shall apply during construction of high voltage

apparatus (construction of transmission/distribution lines) or working in live yard inside a

substation.

b. The principal contractor shall ensure that workers in prohibited areas inside a sub-station are

under supervision of an authorised person, under a work permit. When an authorised person

resigns from a company and is employed by another company, his authorisation shall expire

immediately.

c. The authorised person shall be present throughout the operations.

Reference: ORHVS, 240-114967625 and Power Delivery Operating Assessment,

Authorisation and Training Standard, 240-70413865.

and safety may be at risk. Notices at every entrance prohibiting the entry of unauthorised persons

shall be posted:

a. No one should enter the construction site without being inducted. The principal contractor

shall demonstrate how site access shall be manage on site.

b. Entering or leaving the site shall only take place at official access control points and may only

be done via the official designated walkways.

c. Where construction line is being constructed the principal contractor shall ensure that:

i). Members of the public are not allowed to be in the proximity where the activities are

being executed.

ii). Domestic animals are managed not to be in the proximity where the activities are being

executed.

Symbolic safety signs shall comply with the requirements of SANS 1186.The display of the following

signage is mandatory:

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a. The principal contractor sign shall be posted at their site offices and shall have the name

and contact details of the: Construction Supervisor; Health and Safety Manager/ Officer; First

Aider; Health and Safety Representative and Evacuation warden, Construction Health and

Safety Agent and Construction Permit (where applicable). Emergency numbers, principal

contractor name (including a logo), construction manager and contact number.

b. The Contractors shall provide signage in accordance with the scope and work area.

c. All safety and warning signs shall be always obeyed.

22. Principal Contractor’s Site Facilities

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smoking policy (32-1126: Eskom Smoking Policy). Add to the appendix A.

24.3 Cellular Phones

construction site. Cellular phones shall not be used in areas where their usage is prohibited.

24.4 Fire Extinguishers

A Principal Contractor shall have a layout plan (site offices, laydown area) where fire-fighting

equipment is located.

24.5 Vehicles and Traffic Rules

a. The principal contractor shall ensure that the driver of the vehicle has a valid driver’s licence.

b. Principal contractor shall ensure that drivers and passengers wear seatbelts while travelling

in a motor vehicle.

c. No passengers shall be permitted to be transported at the back of trucks or light delivery

vehicles (LDV).

d. Passengers shall only be permitted to be transported at the back of such vehicles if fitted with

a specially designed crew cab with appropriate seating and seat belt per passenger, by the

manufacturer and manufacturer appointed fitment centre. The test certificate shall be

submitted for consideration to the client.

e. Where a vehicle licence condition stipulates the number of persons to be transported on the

vehicle, such number shall not be exceeded.

f. The principal contractor shall ensure that the vehicles are inspected daily and maintained

regularly as per the manufacture’s specification.

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24.6 Substance and Drug Abuse Management

a. The principal contractor must develop a substance abuse management procedure to manage

substance abuse on site. The procedure shall be in line with the client substance abuse

management procedure were applicable. Eskom Substance Abuse Procedure 32-37.

b. All testing equipment shall be calibrated as per the manufacturer’s recommendation and the

calibration be available on the safety file.

c. The alcohol testers must be trained and appointed in writing.

the task, such as DSTI. This assessment will be the basis of daily pre-job briefings or toolbox talks

before work begins, highlighting critical steps from the SWP to ensure safety. Proof of

communication and confirmation of understanding will be recorded and kept at the job site during

execution. The signed pre-task risk assessment form shall be filed in the safety file.

identified in the risk assessment and scope of work, which will be submitted to client.

28. Planned Task Observations (PTO)

The construction manager / supervisor shall conduct Planned Task Observations (PTO).

a. Project name.

b. Title of the SWP, reference number and revision number.

c. Specific activity.

d. Steps.

e. Safety Steps.

f. Critical steps.

g. Follow-up action.

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h. Observation conducted by (full name).

i. Designation (e.g., supervisor).

j. Individual/Team observed names.

k. Date of observation.

l. Signature.

the protection of persons working below. A drop zone shall be established with barricading and

necessary signs.

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b) Damaged ladders shall be clearly marked and quarantined and removed from the project

site.

c) Prior to work being performed, an adequate risk assessment shall be conducted, and

work shall be conducted in accordance with General Safety Regulation 6 and 13A and

Construction Regulation 10 of the OHS Act

29.2 Training and authorization

a) Every employer shall ensure that no person engages in any activity in relation to work at

heights unless they are competent to do so.

b) Only training providers that use competent training instructors and assessors who are

include exposure to chemical and biological hazards, noise, dust, vibration, heat, etc., to which any

person may be exposed because of his work activities.

30.1 Occupational Hygiene Management Program

hygiene management programme to ensure that the occupational hygiene stressors are identified

assessed (monitored) and controlled. The occupational hygiene programme shall include, but not

limited to the following elements:

a. Occupational health risk assessment as a foundation.

b. Occupational hygiene monitoring program. Monitoring shall be performed by a SANAS

accredited AIA.

c. Communication of occupational hygiene results and requirements.

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d. Conduct awareness trainings and keep registers; and

e. Keep Occupational Hygiene surveys reports for a period of 40 years.

procedures shall include the planning, carrying out and recording of the results of the measurement

programme. This is to confirm the effectiveness of the implemented control measures and the

results shall be made available to the Contracts Manager/Employer’s Representative on request.

Note: Principal contractors and contractors is responsible to measure and monitor all Occupational

Hygiene stressors as contemplated in the Occupational Health and Safety act 85 0f 1993.

30.2 Medical Surveillance Programme

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30.3 Pre-Existing / Current Medical Condition

30.3.1 Disclosure of pre-existing injuries or medical conditions

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iv). The employee shall reveal any pre-existing or current medical condition to the

employees within a specific employer.

III. The employer shall manage all the pre-existing or current medical condition (this

include referrals medical conditions) as per legal requirements as all information shall

be kept private and confidential all the time.

30.4 Emergency Care

A list of emergency numbers (local emergency numbers and Eskom ER24(084 124/010 205 3400)

numbers)) shall be posted where it is visible in the office’s places such as information H&S board,

eating area etc. The principal contractor and contractor(s) shall ensure that all employees are familiar

with the emergency numbers. Where the principal contractor or/and contractor(s) has established

their own contract with a specific service provider, those numbers must be part of the induction and

be used in conjunction with local or Eskom numbers. The principal contractor must make clear to

the employees that in any event one of the numbers must be used or the combination to ensure that

the life of the individual is preserved.

30.5 Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

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30.7 Compensation of Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA)

The principal contractor and contractor(s) shall submit a valid letter of good standing with the

compensation fund or a licensed compensation insurer relevant for the construction sector.

minimum:

a. A site plan must indicate evacuation routes and emergency assembly point locations.

b. Zones for particular activities.

c. Cranes (including radii and capacities).

d. Site offices.

e. Welfare facilities.

f. Off-loading, temporary storage and storage areas (laydown areas).

g. Sub-contractor facilities were applicable.

h. Car parking including reverse parking.

i. Access (must consider people with disability), entrances, security and access controls,

temporary roads, and separate pedestrian routes.

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j. Site hoardings and existing boundaries.

k. Signage.

l. Temporary services (including electrical power, lighting, water distribution, drainage,

information and communications technology, site security systems, and so on)

hot work and/or where it is specifically identified as a requirement by either the landowner or during

the risk assessment.

health & safety outstanding issues.

shall be discussed. The agenda, minutes and attendance registers of H&S meetings shall be

available.

Statutory H&S Committees in terms of Section 19 and 20 and General Administrative Regulations 5

of the OHS Act and Eskom requirements shall be established.

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like Construction Regulations 23, the National Road Traffic Act, the Mine Health and Safety Act,

National Environmental Act and Eskom Vehicle Safety Specification Procedure 240-62946386.

persons with appropriate training, certified competent and in possession of proof of competency, and

authorised in writing to operate those construction vehicles and mobile plant:

a. Designated drivers shall be in possession of an appropriate valid driver’s licence for the class

of vehicle operated. The driver’s license shall be kept by the person so authorised who shall

produce such card on request.

b. All construction vehicle operators, flagman/banksman/signalman/pointsman shall wear

visible PPE at identified high-risk construction sites and shall be visible to the operators

during the day or night.

c. Heavy construction vehicle parking sites, driveways, or any site shall be designed in such a

way that no reversing is required. Where reversing is unavoidable, it shall only be done in

the presence of a flagman or a banksman.

d. The contractor shall develop a vehicle and pedestrian management plan.

e. Relevant traffic signs shall be displayed.

f. Reverse beepers shall be fitted on construction vehicles.

g. Drivers of construction vehicles and mobile plant shall have medical certificates of fitness to

operate those construction vehicle and mobile plant, issued by an occupational health

practitioner in the form of Annexure 3 of the Construction Regulations.

h. The speed limit within the bounds of the construction site shall be clearly stipulated and

communicated to everyone and be part of the induction.

i. Drivers / operators shall not text or talk on cell phones or two-way radios while driving.

j. The Principal Contractor/ contractor shall ensure that employees do not:

i). Ride on back of light delivery vehicles, cranes or other mobile plant equipment.

ii). Leave vehicles unattended with the engine running.

iii). When unattended, vehicles shall be locked, chock blocks fitted and keys removed;

k. Vehicle shall be searched on the premises or when entering or leaving the premises.

l. The Principal Contractor/ contractor shall be responsible for the safety and security of his

vehicles (including private vehicles) on the premises.

m. The Principal Contractor/ contractor shall maintain his vehicles in roadworthy condition with

valid licenses. These vehicles shall be subject to inspection by the Client representative. Un-

roadworthy vehicles shall not be allowed to site.

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n. Construction vehicles shall be operated in accordance with the license requirements. Where

a vehicle licence stipulates the number of persons to be transported on the vehicle, such

number shall not be exceeded.

o. Where the Principal Contractor/ contractor do not own the equipment, the Principal

supply the client with:

a. Safety Data sheets (SDS) in accordance with the requirements of the OHS Act

b. Proposed arrangements for safe storage.

c. Proposed methods for handling/usage.

d. Hazard communication / training plan.

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General Safety Regulation 9 of the OHS Act and SABS 10019:2011 and 10263-2:2015.

43. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

In terms of Section 8 of the OHS Act, the duty of the employer is to take steps to eliminate or mitigate

(hierarchy of control measures) any hazard or potential hazard to the safety or health of employees

before resorting to PPE.

Principal contractor shall use the relevant national/international recognised (technique/model)

always approved risk-based PPE, as a minimum:

a. Head protection hard hat (with 3-point chin straps).

b. Steel toe capped safety boots.

c. Eye protection. Where mandatory wearing of impact Safety Spectacles with side shields.

d. Long sleeved and long pants protective clothing (with high visibility stripe) applicable mainly

to site-based employees.

e. High visibility vests: (long sleeve vests, unless the arms are covered – the bib can be worn)

applicable mainly to site office-based personnel and visitors.

f. Refer to General Safety Regulation 2 of the OHS Act.

a. The principal contractor shall provide a detailed procedure with a matrix on the issuing,

maintenance, replacement, and disposal of PPE for all his employees on site.

b. The principal contractor shall keep an updated register of all PPE issued.

a. Machines driven by means of belts, gear wheels, chains and couplings shall be adequately

guarded such that persons cannot gain inadvertent access to the moving parts.

b. Machine guards, inside of guards and moving or rotating parts shall be painted as per

statutory requirements.

c. A competent person shall inspect machine guards as per statutory requirements and by users

prior to use. These inspections and proof of corrective action taken must be recorded and

kept on site.

d. Machinery, tools and equipment shall be regularly inspected, as required by legislation and

risk assessments, registers of tools shall be kept on the safety file. The equipment shall be

numbered or tagged so that it can be properly monitored and inspected.

e. Machinery, tools and equipment shall have the necessary approved test or calibration

documentation, where applicable, prior to being brought onto the premises.

requirements of the local authority fire department and Section 9 of the Environmental Regulations

for Workplaces.

waste materials, scrap and rubbish is essential.

Document mismatch: The uploaded document is Eskom's Environmental Incident Management Procedure (Document Identifier: 240-133087117, Revision 3, effective 1 April 2022). This document does not contain the tender specifications for 'Defective concrete foundations at Ripon Traction substation'. The document describes internal environmental incident management processes, classification criteria, investigation requirements, and corrective action procedures for Eskom operations. No tender-specific scope of work, deliverables, or technical requirements are present.

Security fence layout at Ripon substation. Work involves removing existing fence, installing interlocking paving blocks for embankment erosion control, and installing a 6m sliding gate with 2.4m high security mesh fencing including anti-tunneling panels. Drawing reference: RIP24P01-SE-D14, revision concept, not for construction.

No explicit eligibility criteria are stated in the provided document excerpt. Applicants should refer to the full tender documentation for formal requirements, but likely need relevant civil and security installation experience, compliance with Eskom standards, and valid contractor registration.

The provided document is a single engineering drawing (RIP24P01-SE-D14) showing a security fence layout at Ripon Traction substation. Technical specifications include:

• Security fence: 2.4m high security mesh fencing to specification 240-76368574
• Gate: 6m sliding gate to be installed according to drawing 0.54-7470 sheet 2
• Interlocking paving blocks: 100mm yardstone for embankment erosion, 2m width allowance
• Anti-tunneling panels: Required as part of fence installation
• Location: Approximate SOP location at microwave tower foundation

Note: This drawing must be read in conjunction with specification 240-76368574 and drawings 0.54-8725 sheets 1 and 2. The tender title references defective concrete foundations, but the provided document focuses on perimeter security — this may be one component of a larger scope.

No specific compliance requirements stated in the provided document. References to Eskom Holdings SOC Limited specifications (Reg No. 2002/015527/30) indicate compliance with Eskom's technical standards is required.

No specific health and safety requirements stated in the drawing. Standard Eskom OHS requirements for substation work likely apply but are not detailed in this document.

REFER TO 0.54-390 SHT 52A. ALLOW FOR A 2 m WIDTH

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The document indicates a compliance section exists but the text could not be extracted. You must check the full tender document for requirements on CSD, tax, B-BBEE, CIDB, CIPC, professional registrations, or local content.

Returnable Documents: Required documents must be submitted as part of the bid. Failure to submit all required returnables may lead to disqualification.

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• Project: Ripon Traction Substation foundations.
• Contract No: Project ID C.TXF0241.
• Scope: Remediation of defective concrete foundations for a period of 06 months.

• For quality-related enquiries: Andre' Fredericks, Officer Quality. Signature date: 2025.06.19.

• The tenderer must complete and sign the Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements Form A (Document Identifier 240-68099512 Rev 9) to acknowledge and accept the requirements.
• The form must be submitted as a returnable document.
• Ensure the form is signed by the tenderer's quality representative.

Must meet Category 3 quality requirements per clause 3.5.-105658000. Must have ISO 9001 certified quality management system covering all clauses (4-10) and principles (1-7). Must accept Eskom's rights of access, information, preservation, and audit conditions. Must complete tenderer's quality representative section with signature.

• The project involves defective concrete foundations at Ripon Traction Substation.
• The contract duration is 06 months.
• Project ID: C.TXF0241.
• Quality requirements are categorised under Category 3 (refer to clause 3.5.-105658000).
• The tenderer must indicate applicability of site assessment.
• Main supplier and sub-supplier capability and capacity assessment is not applicable.
• The contractor must comply with ISO 9001 standards, including clauses for context of the organisation, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement.

• The contractor's approach must align with ISO 9001 principles: customer focus, leadership, engagement of people, process approach, improvement, evidence-based decision making, and relationship management.

• The contractor must comply with Eskom's quality requirements per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001.
• Eskom reserves rights of access, information, preservation, and quality audits.
• Nonconformities and nonconforming outputs identified by Eskom will be managed as per clause.
• Special processes are applicable.
• The tenderer must select the applicable quality category (Category 3 is selected for this tender).
• Post-contract award, contract execution and supplier quality performance monitoring will be enforced.

• The tenderer must comply with Eskom's Supplier Quality Requirements (specification 240-105658000) and ISO 9001 Quality Management System standard.
• The tenderer must complete and sign the prescribed quality form.

• Evaluation includes pre-contract award quality requirements.
• Post-award, performance will be monitored during contract execution and supplier quality performance phases.
• Quality audits and management of nonconformities are part of the evaluation.

Returnable Documents:

• The tender document states that certain documents must be submitted as part of the bid. Ensure you complete and include all specified returnable forms.

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• The document indicates that compliance requirements are present but the specific details (e.g., CSD, tax, B-BBEE) could not be clearly extracted. You must review the full tender document to identify all mandatory compliance certificates and registrations.

Scope: Defective concrete foundations at Ripon Traction substation.

Contract Duration: 06 months.

Returnable Documents: The submission must include all required returnable documents as specified in the tender document.

The contractor must achieve a minimum SHE compliance score. Score 'A' allows immediate work; Score 'B' allows only site planning/mobilization until deviations are fixed; Score 'C' prohibits site access until full compliance is achieved. The contractor must be registered for Compensation of Workers and provide a Letter of Good Standing. Registration/accreditation (e.g., SACPCMP) is required where applicable.

Returnable Documents: Ensure all required returnable documents are included with your submission.

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• Contract Number: C.TXF0091.
• Project: Rippon Traction SS Defective Foundations.

• Eskom's Quality Representative: Andre' Fredericks, Officer Quality.

Tenderers must qualify under Category 3 of Eskom's quality requirements (clause 3.5.-105658000). They must have a Quality Management System aligned with ISO 9001 principles, including customer focus, leadership, engagement of people, process approach, improvement, evidence-based decision making, and relationship management. The tenderer's quality representative must be designated and the form signed.

• Scope: Works relate to defective concrete foundations at Ripon Traction Substation.
• The contract is identified as C.TXF0091.
• Pre-contract award quality requirements are applicable.
• Category 3 (refer to clause 3.5.-105658000) is selected as the applicable category.
• A site assessment may be applicable.
• Main Supplier and Sub-supplier Capability and Capacity Assessment is not applicable.
• Post-contract award, Eskom will execute contract and monitor supplier quality performance.
• Eskom retains rights of access, rights to information, and preservation.
• Quality audits and management of nonconformities identified by Eskom are applicable.
• Special processes are applicable.
• The tenderer must comply with ISO 9001 standard clauses covering context, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement.

• The tenderer must complete and sign Form A to accept Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements.
• Pre-contract award quality requirements are applicable.
• Post-contract award, Eskom will monitor supplier quality performance and conduct audits.
• A Quality Officer is required for the project duration.

• High-level scope: Rehabilitate and strengthen cracked foundations, rehabilitate embankment, erect new perimeter fence.

• Bilal Hajee, Chief Engineer – Civil
• Andile Maneli, Middle Manager – Civil

Not explicitly stated in provided document. Typically requires compliance with Eskom contractor requirements, relevant engineering certifications, and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety Act. Bidders should demonstrate experience in substation civil works and electrical safety protocols.

• Scope: Rehabilitate cracked concrete foundations, rehabilitate embankment, and erect new perimeter fence at Ripon Traction Substation.
• Design and construction must comply with referenced Eskom standards and guidelines, including Substation Layout Design Guideline, SANS 1200, and standards for fences and HV yard stone.
• All work must adhere to Eskom’s Safety, Health, and Environmental Specification, with strict safety procedures due to proximity to electrical equipment.
• Cracked Foundations: Inject thermal cracks with epoxy/cementitious material, seal concrete surface, and modify as per drawing RIP24P01-SE-D53.
• Embankment: Rehabilitate area shown on RIP24P01-SE-D14 according to specification 0.54-390 Sheet 52.
• Security Fencing: Remove existing fence and construct new fence as per drawing RIP24P01-SE-D14.

• Must comply with the South African Grid Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act), and relevant Eskom policies including Maintenance Management (32-1205) and Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (32-727).
• Construction must follow Eskom’s Safety, Health, and Environmental Specification and adhere to all necessary safety procedures.
• Designs and construction must be in accordance with all referenced standards and guidelines.

• Must comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act), Eskom Safety, Health, Environment and Quality policy (32-727), and other referenced Eskom maintenance and safety standards.
• All construction must adhere to Eskom’s Safety, Health, and Environmental Specification, with strict safety procedures due to work near electrical equipment.

• Document first issued on 09 June 2026.

• Evaluation includes assessment against Eskom Safety, Health, Environment and Quality policy (32-727).

Scope: Defective concrete foundations at Ripon Traction substation for a period of 06 months. The project requires comprehensive environmental management documentation and compliance.

Returnable Documents: The bidder must submit the required environmental documentation as specified in the enquiry. This includes objective evidence of documented information such as an Environmental Management Programme (EMPr), Method Statements, Waste Management Plan, and other deliverables listed in the evaluation sections.

Must achieve minimum 80% weighted average score across all evaluation sections; Must provide documented EMS (certified or conforming); Must have qualified environmental personnel (National Diploma/Degree in Environmental Sciences or equivalent for high-risk projects, or trained representative for low-risk); Must demonstrate compliance with National Environmental Management: Waste Act (Act No. 59 of 2008) and Eskom's Transmission Industry Waste Management Plan; Must complete and sign Environmental Requirements Proforma 240-110600836.

Scope: Defective concrete foundations at Ripon Traction substation. The contractor must provide environmental management documentation including: Environmental Management System (EMS) manual or document, Environmental Policy, Project environmental objectives, Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) or Method Statements covering site establishment, water management, vegetation management, hazardous substance handling, noise control, dust control, rehabilitation, wildlife interaction, incident reporting, and compliance obligations. Waste Management Plan covering waste segregation, handling, disposal, and reporting. Aspect and Impact Register specific to the project. Employer-defined additional requirements including an Environmental Bill of Quantity.

The contractor must provide objective evidence of documented environmental management information. This includes proof of a qualified environmental representative: a person with a National Diploma or degree in Environmental Sciences/Management, Nature Conservation, or relevant Natural Sciences, responsible for monitoring environmental planning and activities. For low-risk projects, an environmental representative with two weeks of environmental training is sufficient.

Returnable Documents: Specific returnable documents are required but not listed in the available text. Check the full tender document for the list.

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• Site Information is described in Part 4 of the contract as referenced in the Contract Data.