ESKOM matimba power station: high-security outer perimeter fence upgrade (8036m)

• Closing date: 10 July 2026.
• Closing time: 10:00.
• Compulsory clarification meeting: 1 July 2026, 10:00–12:00 via Microsoft Teams (link provided).
• Tenderers must confirm attendance with Eskom Representative, providing attendee details.
• Non-attendance at compulsory meeting leads to disqualification.
• Clarification queries deadline: 5 working days before tender submission deadline.
• Tender validity period: 90 days from closing date.

• Eskom Representative: Azwifaneli Thagwana.
• Telephone: 014 763 8690.
• Email: [email protected].
• All queries and clarifications must be addressed in writing to the Eskom Representative only.
• Fraud/corruption reporting: 0800 11 2722 or [email protected].

• Submit electronically via Eskom E-tendering site by the stipulated closing date and time.
• Upload documents under Technical, Commercial, Financial, and other folders.
• All documents must be in PDF format; price list also requires an Excel copy.
• Maximum upload size per document is 500 MB; total submission restricted to 4 GB.
• No zip/condensed files or hard copies accepted.
• Ensure submission status is indicated as complete.
• Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Mandatory returnables (disqualifiable if missing): Authorisation Form (Annexure A), Acknowledgement Form (Annexure B), Tenderer’s Particulars (Annexure C), Integrity Declaration Form (Annexure D), CPA for local/foreign goods/services (Annexures E/F), SBD 6.2 and supporting annexures for local content (Annexures G1-G4), SBD 1 (Annexure H), SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form (Annexure I), SBD 4 Bidders Disclosure (Annexure J).
• Non-disqualifiable returnables: If incomplete, you will have 5 working days to rectify after a request.
• Failure to submit mandatory documents by deadlines renders the tender non-responsive.
• Joint ventures must submit a valid agreement, confirmation of single business entity, and details of a single designated bank account.

• Scope: Upgrading of security fence for 12 months at Matimba Power Station.
• Works involve fence removal, installation, and earthing.
• Requires high level of CIDB qualification: 7SQ or 7CE or higher due to complex nature.
• Key personnel requirements:
• Safety Officer: Must have adequate experience in similar projects involving fence work; requires CV, certified certificates, professional certification; must be registered with SACPCMP.
• Environmental Officer: Must have adequate experience and strong understanding of environmental role; requires CV, certified certificates.
• SACPCMP Registered Construction Manager: Must have adequate experience; requires CV, certified certificates, professional certification.
• Project resources: Proposed organogram including key persons and subcontractors; must demonstrate relevant qualifications, training, and experience.
• Previous experience: Completion certificates for similar projects (removal and replacement of barricade fence or similar) detailing company, project description, contract value, execution period, status.
• Quality Management System requirements aligned with ISO 9001:2015, including QMS manual, quality policy, objectives, control of documented information, nonconformity control, corrective action, internal audit.
• Evidence of QMS in operation: Defined roles/responsibilities, control of externally provided processes.
• Contract Quality Plan and Quality Control Plan required.
• Environmental requirements include Environmental Officer appointment, policy, Environmental Management Plan, Waste Management Plan, Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, Aspects and Impacts Register, hazardous chemical substances list.

• Method Statement must fully demonstrate scope of work; scored based on feasibility, practicality, and understanding.
• Proposed execution program must be sound, realistic, and indicate capability to complete within existing outage duration constraints.

• Safety Officer: Requires CV, certified certificates, professional certification; experience in similar projects involving fence removal, installation, earthing.
• Environmental Officer: Requires CV, certified certificates; strong understanding of environmental role.
• SACPCMP Registered Construction Manager: Requires CV, certified certificates, professional certification; experience in similar projects.
• Project Resources: Organogram including key persons and subcontractors; must show relevant qualifications, training, experience.
• Previous Experience: Completion certificates for similar projects detailing company, project description, contract value, execution period, status.

• Quality Management System must align with ISO 9001:2015.
• Required documents: QMS manual, quality policy, quality objectives, control of documented information, nonconforming outputs control, nonconformity and corrective action, internal audit.
• Evidence of QMS operation: Defined roles/responsibilities, control of externally provided processes.
• Contract Quality Plan and Quality Control Plan required, demonstrating consistency and quality control processes.

• Pricing Schedule/BOQ attached; must be submitted in PDF and Excel.
• Cataloguing may be required; include line item in Pricing Schedule.
• Alternative tenders not allowed.
• Clarification queries deadline: 5 working days before tender submission.

• Pricing Schedule/BOQ attached; must be submitted in PDF and Excel format.
• Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies.
• Unconditional discounts considered for evaluation; conditional discounts implemented at payment.
• Cataloguing may be required post-award; include line item in Pricing Schedule if applicable.
• Payment terms:
• Contracts below R50 million: Payment within 30 days of undisputed invoice receipt.
• Contracts above R50 million: Payment within 60 days of undisputed invoice receipt.
• Financial sustainability assessment: May require submission of latest 2 years audited financial statements (for companies: signed auditor’s report, director’s report, financial statements; for close corporations: accounting officer’s report, members’ report, financial statements).
• Subsidiaries may need a signed guarantee letter from holding company.

• Eligibility criteria: Tenderer must not be under restriction to do business with Eskom or state-owned companies; ineligible if on international sanctions list, submits multiple tenders, has conflict of interest, signs via non-authorised persons, restricted by National Treasury, on Tender Defaulters list, or subcontracts 100% of scope.
• CIDB grading required: 7SQ or 7CE or higher.
• Proof of CSD registration mandatory.
• Tax compliance: Foreign tenderers with South African footprint require tax clearance certificate; local tenderers require SARS e-filing PIN verification.
• B-BBEE: Proof of B-BBEE status level via certificate, sworn affidavit, or as per B-BBEE Act.
• Local content: Designated materials (cement, wire products, fasteners, electrical cables) have minimum thresholds; SBD 6.2 and annexures required.
• Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG) applicable if contract duration ≥12 months and value ≥R5 million or CIDB grade ≥7; required returnables post-award.
• Contract Participation Goals (CPG) applicable for construction works contracts in GB/CE classes, duration ≥6 months, and ≥25% subcontracting; target 5% engagement of targeted enterprises.
• Occupational Health and Safety: Mandatory returnables include OHS acknowledgement form, Health and Safety Plan, detailed costing for OHS, valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA), OHS policy signed by CEO, Baseline Risk Assessment, OHS competency CVs/certificates.

• Mandatory OHS returnables: Acknowledgement form, Health and Safety Plan, detailed costing for OHS, valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA), OHS policy signed by CEO, Baseline Risk Assessment, OHS competency CVs/certificates.
• Safety Officer requirements: National diploma in safety management, SACPCMP registration, HIRA, incident investigation.
• Site Manager/Supervisor requirements: HIRA, incident investigation training, supervisor training, legal liability.
• Hazardous chemical substances: List with Safety Data Sheets and proof of training required.

• Environmental Officer: Minimum 3 years related experience with qualification (National Diploma/Degree/BTech in Environmental Management); appointment letter required.
• Environmental Policy: Must commit to environmental compliance and duty of care.
• Environmental Management Plan: Must address anticipated impacts, provide mitigation measures.
• Waste Management Plan: Must describe waste streams and management methods.
• Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan: Must describe emergency management.
• Aspects and Impacts Register: Must identify, assess, and provide controls for impacts.
• Hazardous Chemical Substances: List with Safety Data Sheets and proof of training required.
• Method Statement: Must demonstrate adequate understanding of scope.

• Tenderers ineligible if nationality is from a country on international sanctions list; applies to subcontractors/suppliers too.
• Multiple tender submissions prohibited except where E-Tendering system limits size.
• Joint ventures/consortiums must have agreement stating joint and several liability.
• Conflict of interest leads to disqualification.
• Payment terms: 30 days for contracts below R50 million, 60 days for contracts above R50 million.
• Subsidiaries may require guarantee letter from holding company for financial purposes.

Returnable Documents: Signed acknowledgement form (Annexure B) confirming understanding of Eskom OHS and other requirements.

Scope: Upgrading of security fence for 12 months. Key OHS Requirements: Compliance with Eskom Contractor Health and Safety Requirements Standard 32-136, OHS specifications provided, Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, and Compensation for Occupational Diseases and Illnesses Act 130 of 1993. Post-award: Full alignment of company processes with Eskom’s SHE policies, procedures, and standards.

OHS Compliance: Mandatory adherence to Eskom and statutory OHS requirements. Penalties apply for non-conformance. Contractor/Supplier Management: Main supplier must demonstrate selection criteria for subcontractors, notify Eskom prior to their appointment, ensure their competence, and monitor their OHS compliance via audits. Non-compliance by subcontractors is the main supplier’s responsibility. Eskom may verify compliance and request testimonials/references for similar past work.

Returnable Documents: The tenderer must submit a signed Acknowledgement Form for Eskom SHE Rules and Other Requirements (Annexure B).

The tenderer must acknowledge and comply with Eskom's Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHE) requirements. The mandatory documents and rules include:

• Eskom Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Policy: 32-727.
• Eskom Life Saving Rules, Directive: 240-62196227.
• Eskom Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety Incident Management procedure 32-95.
• Eskom vehicle and driver safety management 32-93.
• Eskom vehicle specification 32–345.
• Eskom contractor Health and Safety requirements standards 32-136.
• Any provided SHE specification.
• Employees’ right of refusal to work in an unsafe situation 240-43848327.
• Eskom Waste Management Standard 32-245.
• Any other applicable Operating Unit/Business Unit-specific SHE requirements.
• All employees (contractors/suppliers) must undergo relevant Eskom and company inductions.

Financial penalties will be enforced on the main supplier for non-conformance with Eskom or statutory SHE requirements, including those of its subcontractors. Work stoppages due to SHE issues will not warrant financial compensation claims against Eskom.

The main supplier must:

• Demonstrate the process and selection criteria used when appointing contractors and suppliers.
• Notify Eskom prior to appointing contractors or suppliers.
• Ensure contractors and suppliers possess adequate resources and competencies.
• Be accountable for managing contractors and suppliers to ensure compliance with legal and Eskom requirements.
• Monitor contractors and suppliers through SHE audits and assessments.
• Provide grounds for termination of work by contractors and suppliers.
• Address all non-conformances by contractors/suppliers directly, subject to performance and penalty processes.
• Eskom reserves the right to verify past work and may request copies of testimonials/references and client contact details.

Returnable Documents: None explicitly listed in the provided document extracts.

Pricing must exclude VAT for all calculations. Local content and imported content values must be declared separately, with detailed breakdowns for exempted, direct, and third-party imports. Foreign currency payments must be converted using the tender exchange rate.

Local Content Declaration (Annex C, D, E) required, including: Summary Schedule (Annex C), Imported Content Declaration (Annex D), and Local Content Declaration Supporting Schedule (Annex E). All calculations must align across annexes.

This document is the E-Tenderers' E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form - a mandatory returnable document. Bidders must complete this form in full and submit it to Eskom within the prescribed period. The form requires: business name/JV details, contact person information (landline, cellphone, email), and the tenderer's signature acknowledging they have undergone self-training via the e-Tendering Noddy Guide, video, or clarification meeting. Failure to fully complete and submit this form will render the tenderer non-responsive and result in disqualification from the procurement process.

All tenderers must undergo self-training on the E-Tendering Solution and submit the fully completed acknowledgment form to be considered responsive.

No technical specifications for the security fence upgrading work are contained in this document. This document is only the mandatory E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form template, not the actual tender specification. Bidders must obtain the full tender documentation to access technical requirements for the security fence upgrading project.

E-Tendering Training Completion: Bidders must acknowledge they have undergone e-Tendering self-training (via Noddy Guide, video, or clarification meeting) and confirm they can operate the E-Tendering Solution. This is a mandatory compliance requirement - failure to submit the completed acknowledgement form will result in disqualification.

Returnable Documents: The document indicates this is a Request for Quotation. Submission requirements could not be fully extracted from the available text. Bidders should ensure all standard Eskom RFQ returnable documents are completed and submitted before the closing date.

Scope: Upgrading of security fence for a 12-month period. Location: Nkondlo area (inferred from file name 'NKP Security Fence Upgrade'). This is an Eskom infrastructure project in Limpopo province. Specific technical requirements, standards, and deliverables could not be extracted from the available document text.

Insufficient searchable text - AI extraction recommended. Standard Eskom supplier compliance requirements would typically include: CSD registration, valid tax clearance, B-BBEE certification, and compliance with Eskom's supplier development criteria.

This questionnaire applies from 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026. Note: This is not the tender closing date - refer to the tender record for the actual RFQ closing date.

Group Tax Department: [email protected]. For queries, contact your contractor representative in Eskom. Group Tax Department is located at Megawatt Park.

This document is a PAYE Questionnaire for Service Contracts, not the tender submission document. Returnable documents include: completed and signed summary sheet, signed affidavits (Appendices 1-5 as applicable), signed declarations (Appendices 6-9 as applicable). Submit completed Pack to your Eskom contractor representative. Copy Group Tax at [email protected]. If classified as a Personal Service Provider or Dependent Contractor, PAYE will be withheld from all payments.

This questionnaire determines contractor tax classification under the Fourth Schedule to the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962. Contractor types assessed: Independent Contractor, Personal Service Provider (PSP), Labour Broker, or Dependent Contractor. Key tests include: Residence test (must be SA resident), Number of Employees exclusion (3+ full-time employees not connected to shareholders/members), 80% Income test (no more than 80% from one client), Place/Control/Supervision test (services not mainly at Eskom premises or controlled by Eskom), Dominant Impression test (11 questions assessing employment-like characteristics). If classified as PSP or Dependent Contractor, PAYE will be withheld at code 3601 or 3616 on IRP5. If classified as Independent Contractor, no PAYE withheld and no IRP5 issued.

This document specifies quality requirements for upgrading of security fence. Bidders must demonstrate:

• A documented Quality Management System complying with ISO 9001 (certification not required but must show objective evidence)
• A provisional Contract Quality Plan (CQP) providing comprehensive strategy for design consistency across the entire perimeter
• A provisional Quality Control Plan (QCP) or Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) demonstrating installation methodology and compliance with detailed designs
• Organisation structure showing quality management roles and responsibilities
• Supplier and subcontractor management procedures with supporting evidence of implementation
• Methodologies for managing installation practices by the tenderer and any subcontractors

No specific compliance requirements stated in this document. The quality requirements reference Eskom Tender Quality Requirements documents (240-105658000, 240-109253698, 240-109253302) for additional guidance.

For system-related issues (Tender Bulletin, eTendering, OpenText), contact the buyer responsible for the published tender. No direct contact details provided in the document.

Submit all tender documents electronically via the eTendering system (https://eTendering.eskom.co.za). Steps: 1) Register on the eTendering portal with a valid CSD number. 2) Verify email and OTP sent to registered cellphone and email. 3) Select the tender reference number (e.g., E2752GXMPMATR). 4) Click 'Create New Submission' and upload documents under correct categories (e.g., Technical, Commercial, Finance). 5) Ensure file names are descriptive and file types match the category. 6) Individual file size must not exceed 50MB; total submission size must not exceed 900MB. 7) Click 'Finalize Submission' to complete. 8) Save the confirmation email with submission ID for future reference. Physical submissions are not accepted.

Suppliers must have a valid CSD number and must be registered on the Eskom eTendering system. The document does not specify additional eligibility criteria for the security fence tender itself - applicants should refer to the actual tender documentation for evaluation criteria and pre-qualification requirements.

The eTendering system is a web-based platform for electronic submission of tender documents. Key features: 1) Replaces manual/physical submissions at Eskom tender offices. 2) Requires supplier registration with CSD number. 3) Uses OTP verification (sent to cellphone and email) for access. 4) Compatible with most web browsers; Microsoft Edge recommended. 5) Supports upload of multiple document types (Technical, Commercial, Finance, etc.).

Suppliers must have a valid CSD number to access the eTendering system. No additional compliance requirements explicitly stated in the document.

Documents and Records. The contractor shall be responsible for keeping documents and records generated during execution of the work described in this SOW document. Creating and obtaining employer's approval of Design and Workshop Drawings, As-built drawings, program, certificates of guarantees, document registers and any other relevant documents. Documenting all relevant activities throughout the design, manufacturing and installation activities within the scope defined in this document. All documents generated shall be filed appropriately into relevant record data books. Ensuring that the final records and documents are complete and contain all relevant documents which are up to date and signed off where applicable. The final records shall be filed into final handover pack, reviewed, and accepted by the employer prior to final handover. On completion of the fences, the Contractor shall furnish the Employer with 'As built' layout and detail drawings of the new outer perimeter fence and all its components.

• Scope: Replace the outer perimeter fence at Matimba Power Station, a National Key Point (NKP).
• Total length: 8036 meters.
• Key activities:

1. Site preparation and clearance, including vegetation removal and maintaining a 3m clearance zone.

2. Demolition, removal, and disposal of the old outer mesh fence and barbed wire coils from the old energized fence.

3. Design, manufacturing, supply, delivery, and installation of a new high-security fence.

4. Installation of earthing for the new fence.

• Exclusions: CCTV, access control, lighting, and power supply upgrades are separate projects.
• Fence specifications:
• Mesh: Anti-climbing, high-visibility panels with 76.2mm x 12.7mm aperture, made of 4mm high-tensile wire.
• Height: 2.4m above natural ground level (NGL), buried 300mm below NGL, with a bitumen-coated section.
• Topping: Spiral razor coil and double overhang to achieve a minimum total height of 3m above NGL.
• Posts: Set in 450x450x600mm concrete footings (25MPa), spaced 3-3.5m apart.
• Gates: 7 double-leaf gates matching existing sizes and locations, with high-security, vandal-proof locks.
• Corrosion protection: All steel components hot-dip galvanized per SANS 121, SANS 10244, and SANS 14713 series.
• Signage: Safety signs compliant with SANS 1186-1:2015, installed at specified intervals and on gates.
• Earthing: Metallic posts connected to earth rods; 35mm² copper earth rods laid in a perimeter trench.
• Design and documentation:
• Contractor responsible for detailed design, drawings, and site survey.
• All drawings must comply with Eskom Engineering Drawing Standard (240-86973501).
• CAD software must be compatible with Bentley MicroStation V8i Select Series 3; deliverables in .dgn and PDF.
• 'As-built' drawings required upon completion.
• Quality and compliance:
• Contractor must submit Quality Plan, Method Statements, Inspection and Test Plan (ITP)/QCP for approval before work.
• Manufacturer must have an ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS for the specific facility used.
• Quality checks, material testing, and inspection points are required throughout manufacturing and installation.
• Site management:
• Protect existing installations (cables, pipes); isolate electrical systems; scan for underground services.
• Site establishment, clearance, and de-establishment are the contractor's responsibility.
• Dispose of vegetation at the designated Matimba Ash dump (12km away); protect protected tree species.
• Remove and sort old fence materials: steel for scrap, concrete for disposal in skip bins.

• The contractor is responsible for the full design, supply, delivery, and installation of the new fence.
• A site survey must be conducted in the presence of the employer's representative.
• Detailed design components (mesh, posts, gates, locking mechanisms, civil works) must be submitted for Eskom review and acceptance.
• Design must include wind load calculations per SANS 10162-2005 to withstand 50m/s winds.
• Drawings must follow Eskom standards, use specified CAD software, and be delivered in .dgn and PDF formats.
• Fence layout and key features (gates, corners) must match the existing fence.
• Installation must follow approved Quality Control Plans with defined hold and inspection points.

• Contractor must submit for approval:
• Quality Plan, Method Statements, Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) or Quality Control Plan (QCP).
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control documents before any work commences.
• Manufacturer/Supplier must have an ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System (QMS) for the specific manufacturing facility.
• QMS requirements include:
• Defined quality checking points with sample sizes and pass/fail criteria.
• Raw material testing (tensile strength, coating mass, chemical composition).
• Quality control processes for critical suppliers (e.g., wire, galvanizing).
• Procedures for storage, stacking, final inspections, and pre-delivery checks.
• Eskom may visit manufacturing premises to audit the QMS.
• Maintain and submit quality control and assurance records.
• Transportation procedures must be included in the QMS.

• The work must comply with the National Key Points (NKP) Act.
• Adherence to referenced standards is required, including SANS standards for safety, materials, and construction.
• The contractor must follow Occupational Health and Safety (OHSA) Act and Construction Regulations.
• The manufacturer/supplier must have an ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System (QMS).

• Work must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHSA) Act and Construction Regulations.
• Safety signage compliant with SANS 1186-1:2015 must be installed along the fence.
• Specific safety signs required: 'Beware of electric shock' and 'Live Apparatus' at 50m intervals and on gates.
• Contractor responsible for site safety signage in laydown areas.
• Electrical safety: Ensure existing energized fences are isolated before removal work.
• Earthing system must be installed as specified for electrical safety.

• Site clearance must protect protected species of trees; notify employer if encountered.
• All removed vegetation must be disposed of at the designated Matimba Ash dump (12km from site), subject to employer confirmation.
• Contractor must ensure a minimum 3m clearance between the fence and any vegetation that could aid scaling.
• Removal and disposal of old fence materials:
• Steel components to be sorted and sold as scrap.
• Concrete components to be placed in skip bins for disposal at a location selected by the employer.

• Contractor responsibilities:
• Protect existing installations and services; seek approval before any disruptive work.
• Safely isolate electrical installations and scan for underground services.
• Maintain detailed installation documentation and quality data packs for employer review.
• Use competent, supplier-accredited installers.
• Conduct final inspection jointly with the employer.
• Provide a final certificate of compliance, including warranties and guarantees.
• Submit final as-built surveys and drawings.
• Intellectual property: All drawings prepared by the contractor become the employer's property and can be used for any purpose.
• Confidentiality: Contractor must not disclose employer-provided or project-related documents to third parties without written consent.

• Security compliance with the National Key Points (NKP) Act is a key criterion.
• The contractor's Quality Control Plan (QCP) and Quality Management System (QMS) will be evaluated.