Grounds maintenance, horticulture, and invasive plant control services for ESKOM (matla power station & kriel town)

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Submit the following returnable documents with your bid: SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form (mandatory for B-BBEE points). Failure to submit proof of B-BBEE Status Level of Contributor will result in no preference points being awarded.

Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system: 80 points for price, 20 points for B-BBEE Status Level of Contributor. Price points are calculated using the formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin), where Pt is the bid price and Pmin is the lowest acceptable bid price. B-BBEE points are awarded as follows: Level 1 = 20, Level 2 = 18, Level 3 = 14, Level 4 = 12, Level 5 = 8, Level 6 = 6, Level 7 = 4, Level 8 = 2, Non-compliant = 0. Bidders must be registered entities (Partnership, Sole Proprietorship, CC, or (Pty) Ltd) and provide valid VAT and company registration numbers. Principal business activities and years in operation must be disclosed. If sub-contracting, disclose percentage, sub-contractor name, B-BBEE status, and whether the sub-contractor is an EME/QSE or part of a designated group.

Submit the following returnable documents: Completed Integrity Declaration Form (Annexure A) with all required tables filled, including: Declarations of interest or relationships with Eskom/state employees or directors. Confirmation of fair tendering practices. Proof of authorisation for remunerative work outside the public sector (if applicable). Proof of shared controlling partners or relationships with other tenderers (if applicable). For joint ventures: A copy of the joint venture agreement stating joint and several liability and lead partner authorisation to sign, incur liabilities, receive instructions/payments, and execute the contract on behalf of all partners.

General disqualification criteria: Tenderer or its directors must not be listed on National Treasury’s Database of Restricted Suppliers or Register for Tender Defaulters. No convictions for procurement-related fraud or corruption in the past 5 years. Not prohibited from doing business with international financial institutions. Relationship disclosures: Must declare if tenderer’s employees/directors are also Eskom/state employees or related to Eskom personnel involved in evaluation/adjudication/negotiation. Must declare shared controlling partners or relationships with other tenderers that could influence the process. Joint ventures: Lead partner must be authorised to sign on behalf of the JV. JV agreement must include joint and several liability clauses.

Submit electronically via Eskom E-Tendering portal (https://eTendering.eskom.co.za) by 19 June 2026 at 10h00. Upload documents under folders: Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other. Required formats: PDF (all documents) + Excel (price list only). Max upload size: 500MB per document, 4GB total. No ZIP files or hard copies accepted. Latest submission version overrides previous ones. Ensure submission status shows as 'complete'. Resubmissions allowed but only the final version is valid. Mandatory returnables at closing: Annexures A-J (Authorisation, Acknowledgement, Tenderer’s Particulars, Integrity Pact, CPA, SBD 6.2, SBD 1, SBD 6.1, SBD 4, E-tendering Help Manual). Non-compliance with submission format or deadlines results in disqualification.

Submit the following returnable document: SBD4 Bidder’s Disclosure form (fully completed and signed). Disqualification risks: bidder or any connected person is listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers; disclosure form is incomplete or false; evidence of collusion, restrictive practices, or prior consultations with competitors or Eskom officials.

Evaluation is based on compliance and exclusions. Open to natural or juristic persons. Automatic disqualification applies if: bidder or connected persons are state employees without disclosure; bidder is listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers; bidder has prior convictions for corrupt practices or collusive bidding; bidder fails to declare relationships with Eskom officials or competing bidders. Legal compliance required: Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act; Competition Act (No. 89 of 1998).

Submit the following returnable documents as part of your bid: Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1), Contract Data provided by the Contractor (C1.2b), Proforma Guarantees (C1.3), Schedule of Deviations (if applicable), Price List (C2.2), and any other documents listed in the Tender Data or Returnable Schedules. All deviations or amendments must be recorded in the Schedule of Deviations. Alternative tenders must be submitted on a separate Form of Offer and Acceptance. Failure to submit required securities, bonds, guarantees, or proof of insurance within two weeks of contract award may result in disqualification.

General: Must be a registered legal entity in South Africa. Must have a valid CIDB registration. Must comply with all South African laws, including labor, health and safety, and environmental regulations. Must have the necessary experience and capacity to deliver the services as per the scope of work. B-BBEE: Must have a valid B-BBEE verification certificate. Must maintain or improve B-BBEE status throughout the contract duration; failure to report changes may result in termination. Financial: Must demonstrate financial stability and capability to fulfill the contract obligations. Must provide required guarantees, bonds, or securities as per the contract terms. Technical: Must possess the required equipment, personnel, and technical expertise to perform the services. Must have prior experience in similar projects, particularly in grounds maintenance and invasive plant control.

General: Must be a registered and legally compliant South African business entity. Must have relevant experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, and invasive plant control. Must comply with BBBEE requirements if applicable. Must provide proof of technical and financial capability to execute the contract. Specific: Experience in working with power utilities or large industrial sites may be advantageous. Certification or compliance with environmental management standards (e.g., ISO 14001) may be required. Valid tax clearance and other statutory compliance certificates are required.

Scope: Provision of grounds maintenance, horticultural services, and alien/invasive plant removal and control at Matla Power Station, Kriel Town, Eskom Offices, and Flats for 36 months. Note: The extracted text references unrelated sectors (e.g., steel, buses, textiles) and does not apply to this tender.

Mandatory: Pest Control Licence required. Minimum technical threshold: 75% in qualitative evaluation. Qualitative criteria (100% weighting): 1) Site Manager qualifications: National Diploma in Horticulture/Nature Conservation/Environmental Management with >3 years experience (20%), 3 years (15%), or <2 years (5%). 2) Proof of similar experience: References from >3 years (35%), <3 years (15%), or <2 years (5%). 3) Brush cutter operators: 10x with certificates (10%) or 5x with certificates (5%). 4) Alien/invasive control proposal: Acceptable (removal, control, storage, disposal, herbicides, dosages) (30%), partial (20%), or unacceptable (10%). 5) Material Safety Data Sheets: Up-to-date (<5 years) (5%) or outdated (0%).

Scope: 36-month contract for Grounds Maintenance, Horticultural Services, and Alien/Invasive Plant Removal and Control at Matla Power Station, Kriel Town Eskom Offices, and Flats. Key deliverables: Horticulture services, alien/invasive plant removal and control, and grounds maintenance. Proposal must detail: Methods for removal, control, storage, disposal, herbicides, and dosages for each species in scope.

Submit bids by the stipulated closing date and time to the correct bid box address. Late bids will not be accepted. Use only the official bid forms provided (do not re-type). Bidders must register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) to upload mandatory information (business registration, directorship/membership/ID numbers, tax compliance status, and banking details). If not registered on CSD, mandatory information cannot be submitted with the bid. A signed written contract form (SBD7) must be completed by the successful bidder. Bids must comply with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 2000 and Regulations 2017, as well as General Conditions of Contract (GCC).

General: Must be a registered supplier on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) or provide mandatory business information. Must comply with tax obligations (TCS or PIN from SARS). Must provide B-BBEE status verification (certificate or sworn affidavit). Must submit all required documentation accurately and on time. Foreign Suppliers: Must disclose if they are residents of RSA, have a branch in RSA, have a permanent establishment in RSA, or have any source of income in RSA. If none of the above apply, TCS/PIN from SARS is not required.

Required returnable documents: SBD 6.2 Declaration Certificate for Local Production and Content, Annex C (Local Content Declaration: Summary Schedule). Bids may be disqualified if these are not submitted. Bidders must retain Declarations D and E for verification purposes for at least 5 years. The successful bidder must continuously update Declarations C, D, and E with actual values for the contract duration.

General: Bidders must be capable of providing the specified services for the full 36-month contract period. Bidders must comply with South African laws, particularly the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017. Local Content: Bidders must meet or exceed the stipulated minimum threshold for local production and content. Imported content must be disclosed, and SARB exchange rates (as of bid advertisement date at 12:00) must be used for calculations. Documentation: Failure to submit SBD 6.2 Declaration Certificate and Annex C may result in disqualification. All declarations and supporting documents must be accurate and verifiable. Non-compliance may lead to remedies under Regulation 14 of the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017.