Design and construction of a national key point (nkp) system operating control (soc) building at emkhiweni, mpumalanga

Scope: Design and construction of a National Key Point (NKP) System Operating Control (SOC) building at Rietfontein 314 JS, Portion 14, Mpumalanga, adjacent to the proposed eMkhiweni substation. The building must meet 32-894 NTCSA server room and data centre standards. Key deliverables: Design and construction of the building and all associated services/systems, including: Foundations, cable trenches, earthworks/terrace, roads, drainage, buildings, fencing, steelwork (main columns/beams, equipment supports, floodlight masts), security lighting, earthmat & earthtails, substation electrical in buildings (lighting, ventilation, electrical installation-DB). Functional areas: Control rooms, server rooms, administrative/office areas, boardrooms, computer centres, locker rooms, workshops, storages, kitchens, ablutions, and supportive service areas. Systems: HVAC with structural supports, electrical supply/distribution (earthing, lighting, small power), potable water, active/passive fire protection, fire detection, access control (card and biometric), blast protection, telecommunications, dual access unit, Building Management System (BMS), CCTV, security alarm, and PSIM integration. Design requirements: Green building and biophilic design principles, ergonomic design, blast-proof design, energy efficiency (SANS 204:2011, SANS 10400-XA), and compliance with National Building Regulations. Standards: ISO 9001, OHS Act 1993 (Construction Regulations 2014), SANS 1200, SANS 10400 series, SANS 204, SANS 10161, SANS 10100-1, SANS 10162, SANS 10163, SANS 10164, SANS 10252, and NTCSA-specific standards (e.g., 240-53113685 Design Review Procedure, 240-86056088 User Requirement Specification). Documentation: All drawings must comply with Engineering Drawing Standard 240-86973501, include Employer’s drawing numbers, and be signed off by registered professionals. Provide 3 hard copies and electronic copies for all revisions (design, construction, as-built). Handover documentation: Native/CAD files, PDFs, operating manuals, training sessions (minimum 4), computer design models, fenestration/structural/civil calculation reports, and other technical documents. Skills transfer: Consultant must provide skills transfer for at least 3 NTCSA civil engineers, including design tools, office space, and supervision to meet ECSA registration outcomes.

Professional registrations: Architect must be registered with SACAP. Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical Engineers must be registered with ECSA. Construction Manager and Project Manager must be registered with SACPCMP (PrCM/PrCPM). Site Manager/Site Agent and Site Supervisor must hold BTech/Diploma qualifications. Minimum experience: Key personnel must have a minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience. Academic qualifications: Architect (BSc Architecture), Civil Engineer (BSc Civil Engineering), Structural Engineer (BSc Structural Engineering), Electrical Engineer (N.Dip Electrical Engineering), Mechanical Engineer (BSc Mechanical Engineering), Construction Manager (BTech/Diploma), Project Manager (BTech/Diploma), Site Manager/Site Agent (BTech/Diploma), Site Supervisor (BTech/Diploma). Certification: All academic and registration qualifications must be certified and not older than 3 months from the tender closing date. Uncertified documents will not be accepted. Compliance with standards: OHS Act 1993 (Construction Regulations 2014), National Building Regulations (SANS 10400 series), SANS 1200, ISO 9001, ISO 14001:2015, OHSAS 18001, and NTCSA-specific standards (e.g., 240-53113685, 240-114967625). SHEQ requirements: Refer to 240-166910358 Rev 1 (Health and Safety Specification), 202211_OH&S Tender Returnable Documents for EPC & EPCM & Owner's Engineer_TPDMAN-FM-204_Rev2, and 202211_(Form A) Tender Contract SHEQS Requirements for EPCM & or Owner's Engineer_TPDMAN-FM-197_Rev2. Local content: Preference for South African materials and sourcing where possible. Environmental compliance: National Environmental Management Act 1998, National Environmental Management Waste Act 2008, National Water Act 1998, and Environmental Conservation Act. Security standards: Compliance with NTCSA security standards (e.g., 240-102220945 Integrated Access Control, 240-91190304 CCTV Surveillance, 240-86738968 Integrated Security Alarm, 240-170000096 Physical Security Integration, 240-78980848 NLEPDS).

Scope: Design and construction of a System Operating Control (SOC) building at Emkhiweni, Mpumalanga, for a Transmission Security Nerve Centre (centralized security command and control center). Key deliverables: Control room for 6 workstations (ISO 11064 ergonomic standards), server room (air temperature/quality, security, fireproof), office space for security staff, meeting/conference room, support infrastructure (HVAC, DC power, battery room, electrical supply, backup generator), telecoms infrastructure, and Integrated Physical Security Systems (IPSS). Team requirements: Must include disciplines such as project management, contract management, engineering (architectural, electrical, structural/civil, mechanical/HVAC, fire, security systems), environmental, health and safety, commercial, quantity surveying, and security management. All engineers must be registered with ECSA; architects with SACAP. Submission of final Health & Safety Plan (framework) is required before site establishment/access. Project timeline: Commencement and completion dates TBA.

Mandatory compliance: Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, Mine Health and Safety Act (where applicable), Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993, Electrical Installation Regulations (GNR.242 of 06 March 2009), Eskom SHEQ Policy 32-727, Eskom OHS Risk Assessment Procedure 32-520, Eskom Life Saving Rules Procedure 240-62196227, Eskom Contractor Health and Safety Requirements Standards 32-136, Eskom OHS Incident Management Procedure 32-95, Eskom Employees’ Right of Refusal to Work in an Unsafe Situation Procedure 240-43848327, Eskom Vehicle and Driver Safety Management Procedure 240-62946386, Eskom Vehicle Safety Specification 32-345, Eskom Work at Heights 32-418, Eskom PPE 240-44175132, Eskom Protective Equipment for Work at Heights Specification 240-100979499, Eskom Substance Abuse 32-37, Eskom Behavioural Safety Observations 32-407. Additional requirements: Section 37(2) OHS Act agreement must be signed between Eskom and the principal contractor, and between the principal contractor and sub-contractors. Valid Letter of Good Standing (LoGS) from the Compensation Commissioner (COIDA) required. Contractors must ensure all employees undergo Eskom induction. Substance abuse policy: 0% tolerance for alcohol and drugs; compliance with Eskom Procedure 32-37 and Life-Saving Rule 4 (BE SOBER). Medical surveillance: Annual medical fitness certificates (Annexure 3) for on-site employees, conducted by qualified Occupational Health Practitioners. Statutory appointments: Fire Fighter, Evacuation Warden, First Aider, Incident Investigator, Risk Assessor, SHE Representative, Project Supervisor/Manager, and 16(2) appointments under OHS Act. Risk assessments: Required for all activities, aligned with Eskom Procedure 32-520. PPE: Must comply with SANS standards; risk-based PPE matrix required. COVID-19: Policy and risk assessment required, aligned with Disaster Management Act; social distancing, disinfection, and hygiene protocols enforced.

Closing date: 17 July 2026 at 10:00 AM. Document effective date: March 2025. Review date: November 2025.

Scope: Design and construction of System Operating Control (SOC) building at Emkhiweni, Mpumalanga.

• Tenderers must comply with all technical, safety, health, environmental, and quality (SHEQ) requirements as stipulated in the tender documents.
• Proof of SHEQ systems, policies, and capabilities must be provided by closing date/time.
• CIDB registration is mandatory for construction works.
• Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG) and Contract Participation Goals (CPG) apply as per CIDB standards.
• Tenderers must submit all required technical documentation, including functionality/technical criteria as specified in the tender returnables.
• Functionality criteria weight: 100%. Minimum threshold: 70%. Failure to meet the threshold results in disqualification.

Pricing must be in South African Rand (ZAR) unless otherwise specified.

• Include all duties, taxes (including VAT), and levies applicable 14 days prior to closing date/time in the tendered prices.
• Prices must be fixed for the contract duration and not subject to adjustment unless provided for in the tender.
• Submit pricing schedule in both PDF and Excel formats.
• Payment terms: For contracts valued below R50,000,000 (including VAT), NTCSA commits to paying suppliers within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.
• Performance security: If required, tenderers must indicate a minimum of two (2) financial institutions from NTCSA’s list of pre-vetted guarantors for performance bonds or demand guarantees.
• Audited financial statements for the previous 18 months (or last year if unavailable) must be submitted. For joint ventures or SPVs, financial statements for each participant are required.
• Start-up enterprises (formed within the last 12 months) are exempt from submitting audited financial statements but must provide them within the first year if awarded the contract.

Mandatory compliance requirements:

• Valid and current CSD registration (CSD number/CSD report) for all local tenderers and foreign tenderers with a local footprint.
• Tax Clearance Certificate: Required for local tenderers (unless SARS e-filing PIN is provided for verification) and foreign tenderers with a footprint in South Africa (unless SARS PIN is provided). Foreign suppliers with no footprint in South Africa must complete SBD1 but are not required to provide tax compliance proof.
• B-BBEE: Proof of B-BBEE status (certificate/affidavit/CSD report) must be submitted by closing date/time. Failure to submit valid proof results in disqualification.
• 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).
• Employment Equity: Proof of compliance with the Employment Equity Act, including submission of the Employment Equity report to the Department of Labour (South African tenderers only, if applicable).
• SBD Forms: Submit SBD 1 (for foreign suppliers), SBD 4 (Bidders Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), and Tax Evaluation Questionnaire as required.
• Integrity Declaration Form and Supplier Non-Disclosure Agreement must be completed and submitted.
• Joint Ventures: Must provide a letter of intent to form a JV, a valid JV agreement, confirmation of operating as a single business entity, and details of a designated bank account.
• Tenderers must not be on any restricted or defaulters list (National Treasury, Eskom, or other state-owned entities).
• Tenderers must not have a conflict of interest with any party involved in the tender process.

Closing date and time: 17 July 2026 at 10:00 AM (South African Standard Time).

• Compulsory site briefing meeting: 10 June 2026, 11:00 AM - 13:30 AM, at Emkhiweni site – Rietfontein 314 JS, Portion 14, Mpumalanga. Attendance is mandatory; non-attendance results in disqualification.
• Clarification queries deadline: 10 working days before closing date (approximately 3 July 2026).
• Tender validity period: 90 days from closing date.

NTCSA Representative: Tsakani Mabunda, Tel: 011 800 2311, Email: [email protected].

• 1st Escalation: Procurement Manager - Takalani Nemavhulani, Email: [email protected].
• 2nd Escalation: Middle Manager - Frans Pooe, Email: [email protected].
• All queries and clarifications must be addressed in writing to the NTCSA Representative only.
• Tender submissions via NTCSA E-tendering site: https://eTendering.eskom.co.za.
• Tender Bulletin: https://tenderbulletin.ntcsa.co.za.
• Physical address for NTCSA: Megawatt Park, Maxwell Drive, Sunninghill ext.3, Sandton, Republic of South Africa.

Penalties: 2.5% of invoice amount (excluding VAT) for failure to meet SDL&I obligations or submit quarterly performance reports. Retention clauses may be invoked for non-compliance. Reporting: Monthly/quarterly SDL&I compliance reports required. SDL&I Implementation Schedule must be completed and returned within 28 days of contract award.

B-BBEE: Valid certificate from SANAS-accredited agency, sworn affidavit, or CIPC affidavit required to claim preference points. Affidavits must include: deponent’s full name (as per ID), ID number, designation (director/owner/member), enterprise name (as per CIPC), business address, black ownership percentages (including black female and designated groups), total revenue (audited or management accounts), financial year-end, B-BBEE status level, and empowering supplier status. Must be signed in the presence of a Commissioner of Oath (not an employee of the enterprise) on the same date. CIDB: Skills development compliance mandatory for contracts exceeding R20M or 12+ months duration. Local Content: SBD 6.2 Declaration Form and Annex C (Local Content Declaration-Summary Schedule) are mandatory for contract award.

CIDB Contacts: Pranveer Harriparsadh, Email: [email protected], Phone: 012 482 7230. Thabelo Ramaru, Email: [email protected], Phone: 012 482 7249. Eskom Buyer: Tsakani Mabunda (name only, no additional contact details provided).

Scope: Design and construction of the System Operating Control (SOC) building at Emkhiweni.

Key Requirements:

• Develop, implement, and maintain a QMS compliant with ISO 9001.
• Submit a Contract Quality Plan (CQP) outlining quality assurance for the project scope.
• Submit a Quality Control Plan (QCP)/Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) covering all stages: materials verification, fabrication, assembly, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Special Processes: Welding, NDT, coatings, and other critical processes require pre-approval of procedures (WPS, PQR) and personnel qualifications (WQR).
• Hold/Witness Points: Work cannot proceed beyond predefined stages without Eskom’s written authorization.
• Documentation: All applicable codes, standards, and acceptance criteria must be available on-site in English.
• Sub-Suppliers: Must comply with the same QMS and quality documentation requirements. Suppliers are responsible for sub-supplier performance and compliance.
• Preservation: Implement a preservation program for materials/equipment from procurement to installation, including storage, handling, and transit protections.
• Nonconformities: Must be documented, investigated, and resolved within 14 days (or as per contract). Repeat nonconformities may lead to contract remedies or disqualification.

Mandatory Compliance:

• ISO 9001 Certification: Valid certificate from an accredited body (Category 1 requirement).
• B-BBEE: Minimum Level 1 compliance (as referenced in PPPFA).
• CIDB Registration: Required for construction-related work (referenced in CIDB 1004).
• Quality Management: Compliance with Eskom’s Supplier Quality Management Specification (240-105658000) and ISO 9001.
• Documented Information: Submit all required quality documentation (CQP, QCP/ITP, audit reports, etc.) as per Category 1 in the List of Tender Returnables (240-12248652).
• Sub-Supplier Compliance: Ensure all sub-suppliers meet the same QMS and quality requirements.
• Special Processes: Certification/approval for welding (ISO 3834), NDT, and other special processes.
• Legal Compliance: Adhere to all applicable South African laws, including SHEQ (32-727) and procurement policies (32-1033, 32-1034).

Contact the Supply Chain Management (SCM) department for queries. Specific contact details (name, email, phone) are not provided in the document.

Scope: Design and construction of a System Operating Control (SOC) building at Emkhiweni, Mpumalanga.

Environmental and Technical Requirements:

• Compliance with Eskom’s Environmental Management System (EMS) and project-specific Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) or Environmental Authorisation (EA).
• Implementation of waste management practices (segregation, minimisation, disposal) as per the Transmission Industry Waste Management Plan (2023-2028) and NEM: Waste Act (Act No. 59 of 2008).
• Site establishment must include access control, dust/noise management, and landowner liaison.
• Vegetation management, water management (consumption, stormwater, testing), and pollution control (e.g., dust suppression, bund walls, wash bays).
• Handling of hazardous chemical substances (including contaminated waste) with proper registers and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Rehabilitation of disturbed areas and erosion control (e.g., berms, maintenance of access roads, fencing).
• Environmental monitoring and reporting (e.g., incident registers, complaints/grievance management, waste statistics).
• Appointment of a qualified environmental representative (National Diploma/Degree in Environmental Sciences or equivalent) for on-site monitoring.
• Submission of an Environmental File upon project completion, including all records (e.g., EMPr, EA, aspect/impact registers, audit reports).

Mandatory Compliance:

• Valid and authentic environmental documentation (e.g., EMS certification, permits, licenses).
• Compliance with all applicable South African environmental legislation, including:
• National Environmental Management Act (NEMA).
• National Environmental Management: Waste Act (NEM:WA).
• National Water Act.
• National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act.
• Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Adherence to Eskom’s environmental standards and policies (e.g., 32-245 Waste Management Standard, 240-180100134 Environmental Requirements for Contractors/Suppliers).
• B-BBEE: Minimum Level 2 compliance required.
• CIDB registration (where applicable for construction works).
• Submission of the following registers/records on site:
• Environmental Authorisation and permits.
• Project-specific EMPr/EMP.
• Aspect and Impact Register.
• Incident and non-conformance registers.
• Waste disposal and hazardous substance registers.
• Training records for environmental personnel.
• Energy efficiency checklists.

Non-Compliance Risks:

• Failure to meet environmental requirements may result in work stoppages, contract suspension, or removal from Eskom’s supplier database.

Closing date: 17 July 2026 at 10:00 AM (SAST).

• Outstanding environmental requirements must be submitted within 7 days post-contract award.

For environmental queries, contact the Environmental Practitioner assigned to the tender. Direct communication between tenderers and Environmental Practitioners is not permitted; all queries must be submitted in writing to the Eskom Representative listed in the tender document.

• Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Contract Custodians are responsible for coordinating environmental requirements.
• Eskom Transmission Environmental Management Team: Contact details are provided in the tender document.