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E2899GXMPKEN
Organization
Eskom
Province
Mpumalanga
Closed
26 May 2026
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Important Dates
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Ash Turbine Plant Industrial Cleaning Services -signed.pdfCompulsory clarification meeting: 18 May 2026 at 10h00, Horticulture Boardroom, Kendal Power Station. Transport departs main gate at 09h30. ID and PPE compulsory. Confirm attendance with Eskom Representative. Clarification queries deadline: 5 working days before closing (21 May 2026). Tender closing: 26 May 2026 at 10h00. Tender validity period: 120 days from closing.
Contact Information
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Ash Turbine Plant Industrial Cleaning Services -signed.pdfEskom Representative: Shilo Motuku. Phone: +27 13 647 9188. Email: [email protected]. Procurement Department: Kendal Power Station, Private Bag X7272, Witbank 1035, SA. Tel: +27 13 647 6816. Fax: +27 13 647 9190. Fraud hotline: 0800 11 2722. Email: [email protected]. E-tendering support: https://www.eskom.co.za/tenders/.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Ash Turbine Plant Industrial Cleaning Services -signed.pdfSubmit electronically via Eskom e-Tendering portal (https://etendering.eskom.co.za) by the closing date and time. No hard copies or zipped files accepted. All documents must be in PDF format (max 500MB per file, total submission max 4GB). Price list must be a signed PDF. Latest submission version overrides previous ones. Mandatory returnables at closing: Annexure A (Authorisation Form), B (Acknowledgement Form), C (Tenderer’s Particulars), D (Integrity Declaration Form), E (CPA for Local Goods/Services), H (SBD 1), I (SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form), J (SBD 4 – Bidders Disclosure), Tax Evaluation Questionnaire, E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form. Non-submission or incomplete mandatory returnables by closing date results in disqualification. Ensure submission status is marked as 'complete'.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Ash Turbine Plant Industrial Cleaning Services -signed.pdfEvaluation occurs in stages: 1) Functionality (Technical): Minimum threshold 80% (may be reduced to 75% if no tenderer meets 80%). Criteria: A1 Site Manager CV (10 pts), A2 Supervisor CVs (5 pts), A3 Proof of industrial cleaning projects (15 pts), A4 Execution plan (30 pts), A5 Equipment and machinery (40 pts). Tenderers below threshold are disqualified. 2) Price: Scored out of 80 or 90 points using PPPFA 80/20 or 90/10 system. Prices inclusive of VAT, corrected for errors, excluding contingencies. Unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts applied at payment. 3) Specific Goals: B-BBEE status (10 or 20 pts). Points for B-BBEE: Level 1 (10/20), Level 2 (9/18), Level 3 (6/14), Level 4 (5/12), Level 5 (4/8), Level 6 (3/6), Level 7 (2/4), Level 8 (1/2). Non-compliant: 0 pts. Final ranking: Price + Specific Goals. SDL&I commitments are contractual but not scored.
Technical Specifications
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Ash Turbine Plant Industrial Cleaning Services -signed.pdfScope: Provision of industrial cleaning services for inside, outside ash, and turbine plant at Kendal Power Station for 5 years. Required: Site Manager with National Diploma/N6F5 and >5 years experience in power station cleaning (preferred). Supervisors with N3 Technical/Matric + NOSA certification and >5 years in heavy industry (preferred). Proof of past industrial cleaning projects (preferably in coal-fired power stations). Execution plan must include safe access for plant cleaning and conveyor cleaning procedures. Equipment: Safe use procedures, proof of ownership/lease, and recovery plan for breakdowns (>24 hours). 24/7 management operations required. Quality Management System (QMS) must comply with ISO 9001:2015 (Category 2). SHEQ requirements: COIDA certificate, SHE Plan, Baseline Risk Assessment, OHS Policy, OHS Competency proof. Environmental: Environmental Policy, EMP, Waste/Spillage Management Plans, Aspect/Impact Register, Hazardous Substances Register, permits for hazardous substances.
Financial Requirements
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Ash Turbine Plant Industrial Cleaning Services -signed.pdfPricing: Inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetic errors, excluding contingencies. Unconditional discounts considered for evaluation; conditional discounts applied at payment. Payment terms: 30 days for contracts ≤R50M, 60 days for contracts >R50M. Performance security: Pro formas for bonds/guarantees may be required. Select minimum 2 Eskom-approved financial institutions. SDL&I: 2% of contract value retained as security for SDL&I obligations; penalty of 2% of contract value for non-compliance. Financial statements: Latest approved annual financial statements required (no drafts). Includes director’s report, auditor’s report, statements of financial position, comprehensive income, cash flows, changes in equity, and notes. For unincorporated JVs/SPVs, each partner must submit financials.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Ash Turbine Plant Industrial Cleaning Services -signed.pdfMandatory: Valid CSD registration. Tax: Certified tax clearance certificate (SARS e-filing PIN for verification). B-BBEE: Valid certificate (SANAS-accredited) or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs). Proof of ownership/shareholding (CIPC), certified ID copies of shareholders, proof of disability (if applicable). Consolidated B-BBEE certificate for JVs/consortia. Employment Equity: Proof of compliance (South African tenderers only). COIDA: Certificate of good standing (South African tenderers only). CIDB: Proof of grading (if applicable). Quality: ISO 9001:2015 QMS compliance (Category 2). SHEQ: COIDA, SHE Plan, OHS Policy, Baseline Risk Assessment, Hazardous Substances Register, permits. Environmental: Environmental Policy, EMP, Waste/Spillage Management Plans, Aspect/Impact Register. Local Content: Local Procurement Content target 100%. Subcontracting: 30% procurement from entities with ≥51% black ownership. Skills Development: Bursaries, jobs, and training commitments (Kendal Feeder areas preferred).
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Source: Environmental -1028947 Environmental Evaluation Checklist rev 03.pdfSubmit all required environmental documentation before contract award. Verify that documents align with the latest controlled versions on Kendal SAP DMS (eDocs). Uncontrolled copies downloaded from eDocs must be checked against the authorised version.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Environmental -1028947 Environmental Evaluation Checklist rev 03.pdfEvaluation uses a binary (Y/N) checklist of 11 environmental criteria. Minimum compliance threshold: 80% or higher to qualify. Below 79% results in disqualification. All required documents must be submitted prior to contract award. Scoring is weighted per criterion.
Technical Specifications
Source: Environmental -1028947 Environmental Evaluation Checklist rev 03.pdfScope: Provide industrial cleaning services for Kendal Power Station’s outside ash plant, inside ash plant (DHP), and turbine plant. Objective: Keep equipment and areas free of dirt and debris to prevent performance and reliability issues. Reference documentation: Eskom’s Waste and Recycling Work Instruction, Non-Conformance and Corrective Action Work Instruction, Emergency Preparedness Plan, Environmental Management Work Instruction for Contractors, Environmental Roles and Responsibilities, and Eskom SHEQ Policy (32-727).
Compliance Requirements
Source: Environmental -1028947 Environmental Evaluation Checklist rev 03.pdfMandatory environmental compliance documents: 1) Environmental Policy (aligned with ISO 14001:2015 and signed). 2) Site-specific Environmental Management Plan (EMP) with environmental aspects, impacts, and mitigations (signed). 3) Site Environmental Representative appointment letter (signed, with clear EMS responsibilities). 4) Site-specific Spillage Management Plan (SMP) covering oil, chemical, ash, and coal spills, including response procedures (signed). 5) Aspect and Impact Register (identification, rating, and controls for scope-related aspects). 6) Hazardous Substances Register (complete, with SDS references for diesel storage/handling for vacuum and tipper trucks). 7) Up-to-date and accessible Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all substances. 8) Certified copies of permits and licenses relevant to scope. 9) Site-specific Waste Management Plan (WMP) covering identification, handling, disposal, compliance, and resources (signed). 10) Training matrix with mandatory EMS training and competency records for personnel conducting environmental work. 11) Legal and Regulatory Compliance Register (applicable environmental laws and compliance measures).