What are the submission requirements for this tender (Ref: E3058GXPOU)?

• Submit tenders electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal by 06 July 2026 at 10:00 SAST. No hard copies or ZIP files accepted. • Organize all documents under folders: Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other. Upload in PDF format only (max 500 MB per document; total submission ≤ 4 GB). • Ensure the submission status is marked as 'complete' on the portal. Resubmissions will void previous versions; only the latest submission is considered. • Mandatory disqualifiable returnables (e.g., Annexures A-D, H-J, SBD forms) must be submitted by the closing date and time. Failure to submit these will result in disqualification. • Non-disqualifiable returnables (e.g., tax clearance, COIDA, financial statements) may be requested within 5 working days if missing or incomplete. Failure to comply within this period will result in disqualification. • CIDB proof of grading must be submitted at tender closing or within 21 working days from the closing date if agreed with Eskom. • Confirm attendance for the compulsory site clarification meeting by 14:00 on 22 June 2026 via email to MosesLB@eskom.co.za. Include company name, position, and contact details of all attendees. Non-attendance will result in disqualification.

How will bids be evaluated?

• Scoring system: 80/20 preference point system under PPPFA regulations. - Price: 80 points. Prices are inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, and adjusted for acceptable variations. Unconditional discounts are considered; conditional discounts are applied at payment stage. - Specific Goals (B-BBEE): 20 points. Failure to submit evidence for Specific Goals results in 0 points for that goal but does not disqualify the tender. • Functionality: Minimum threshold of 70% required to avoid disqualification. Technical Evaluation Criteria are detailed in Attachment 5. • Ranking: Tenderers are ranked from highest to lowest based on the combined score of Price (80) and Specific Goals (20).

What are the technical specifications?

• Project: Drakensberg Control Block Ventilation Refurbishment Project. • Contract type: NEC3 – Engineering & Construction Contract (ECC3). • Scope of Work: Detailed in Attachment 3. Key deliverables include refurbishment of ventilation systems within the Drakensberg Control Block. • Technical Evaluation Criteria: Refer to Attachment 5 for detailed functionality requirements. • Required templates: Method Statement (Attachment 11), Generation Quality Control Plan (Attachment 12), and other quality documents (Attachments 7-10). • Pricing Schedule/Bill of Quantities: Refer to Attachment 4B.

What financial requirements apply to bidders?

• Pricing: Submit in PDF format as part of the NEC3 or other contract documents. Must be inclusive of VAT and exclude contingencies. • Payment terms: - Contracts ≤ R50,000,000 (incl. VAT): Payment within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices. - Contracts > R50,000,000 (incl. VAT): Payment within 60 days of receipt of undisputed invoices. • Financial statements: Latest approved annual financial statements (no drafts) required, including: - Director’s report, auditor’s/reviewer’s/compiler’s report. - Statement of financial position, comprehensive income, changes in equity, cash flows, and notes. - For unincorporated JVs or SPVs: Each partner must submit financial statements. - Start-up enterprises (<12 months old) are exempt initially but must provide statements after the first year if successful. • Discounts: Unconditional discounts are considered for evaluation; conditional discounts are applied at payment stage. • Maximum upload size: 500 MB per document; total submission restricted to 4 GB.

What compliance and legal requirements must bidders meet?

• Mandatory for all tenders: Proof of CSD registration (CSD number or report). • CIDB Requirements: - Tenderers must have a CIDB contractor grading of 3ME or higher. - For joint ventures: Every member must be registered with CIDB; the lead partner must have a grading of 2ME or higher (or one level below the required grading); combined grading must equal 3ME or higher. - Proof of grading must be submitted at tender closing or within 21 working days from the closing date if agreed with Eskom. • Tax Compliance: Certified copy of a tax clearance certificate required for: - Foreign tenderers with a footprint in South Africa (not registered on CSD or without a SARS PIN). - Local tenderers without a SARS e-filing PIN. - Foreign suppliers with no footprint in South Africa must complete SBD1 but are not required to provide tax compliance proof. • B-BBEE: Submit proof of B-BBEE status level (certificate from an authorised body, sworn affidavit, or other prescribed requirement). • Employment Equity: South African tenderers classified as designated employers must provide proof of compliance with the Employment Equity Act, including submission of the Employment Equity report to the Department of Labour. • COIDA: Original certificate of good standing or proof of application from the Compensation Fund or a licensed insurer (South African tenderers only). • Integrity: Submit Integrity Declaration Form (Annexure D) and Supplier Integrity Pact acknowledgment. • Joint Ventures: Must submit a valid joint venture agreement confirming joint and several liability, lead member designation, and work/payment division ratios. • Subcontracting: Main contractors must declare any subcontracting with subsidiary companies to avoid disqualification for fronting. • Safety: Compliance with Eskom’s safety requirements (Attachments 13-25), including PPE standards, OHS procedures, and Life-Saving Rules. Non-compliance may result in disqualification.

What are the important dates and deadlines for this tender?

• Closing date and time: 06 July 2026 at 10:00 SAST. • Compulsory site clarification meeting: 23 June 2026 at 13:00. Venue: Drakensberg Power Station, Off the R74, between Harrismith & Bergville, Jagersrust, 3354. GPS: -28.56468, 29.08408. • Confirmation of attendance for the site meeting: By 14:00 on 22 June 2026. • Clarification queries deadline: 5 working days before the tender submission deadline (27 June 2026). • Tender validity period: 12 weeks from the closing date and time.

Who should be contacted for queries about this tender?

• Eskom Representative: Le-Anne Moses. - Email: MosesLB@eskom.co.za - Phone: 021 941 5703 • All queries and clarifications must be addressed in writing to the Eskom Representative only. • Fraud and corruption reporting: Hotline 0800 11 2722 or email forensic@eskom.co.za.

Eskom Drakensberg Control Block Ventilation Refurbishment Tender

Drakensberg control block ventilation refurbishment project

- Submit tenders electronically via eskom’s e-tendering portal by 06 july 2026 at 10:00 sast in pdf format (max 500 mb per file, total ≤ 4 gb). - Attend the compulsory site clarification meeting on 23 june 2026 at drakensberg power station; confirm attendance by 22 june 2026 at 14:00. - Meet eligibility criteria: CIDB grading 3me+ (or qualifying jv), NO conflicts of interest, and compliance with eskom’s standard conditions of tender. - Submit mandatory disqualifiable returnables (e.g., Annexures a-d, h-j, sbd forms) by the closing date; failure results in disqualification. - Achieve a minimum 70% score in functionality evaluation (technical criteria in attachment 5) to avoid disqualification. - Provide proof of csd registration, tax clearance, coida (SA tenderers), b-bbee status, and financial statements (latest approved). - Pricing must be inclusive of VAT, exclude contingencies, and be submitted as part of the nec3 contract documents.

Drakensberg control block ventilation refurbishment project

Project: Drakensberg Control Block Ventilation Refurbishment Project.
Contract type: NEC3 – Engineering & Construction Contract (ECC3).
Scope: Refurbishment of ventilation systems within the Drakensberg Control Block. Full details are provided in Attachment 3.

Closing date and time: 06 July 2026 at 10:00 SAST.
Compulsory site clarification meeting: 23 June 2026 at 13:00. Venue: Drakensberg Power Station, Off the R74, between Harrismith & Bergville, Jagersrust, 3354. GPS: -28.56468, 29.08408.
Confirmation of attendance for the site meeting: By 14:00 on 22 June 2026.
Clarification queries deadline: 5 working days before the tender submission deadline (27 June 2026).
Tender validity period: 12 weeks from the closing date and time.

Eskom Representative: Le-Anne Moses.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 021 941 5703
All queries and clarifications must be addressed in writing to the Eskom Representative only.
Fraud and corruption reporting: Hotline 0800 11 2722 or email [email protected].

Submit tenders electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal by 06 July 2026 at 10:00 SAST. No hard copies or ZIP files accepted.
Organize all documents under folders: Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other. Upload in PDF format only (max 500 MB per document; total submission ≤ 4 GB).
Ensure the submission status is marked as 'complete' on the portal. Resubmissions will void previous versions; only the latest submission is considered.
Mandatory disqualifiable returnables (e.g., Annexures A-D, H-J, SBD forms) must be submitted by the closing date and time. Failure to submit these will result in disqualification.
Non-disqualifiable returnables (e.g., tax clearance, COIDA, financial statements) may be requested within 5 working days if missing or incomplete. Failure to comply within this period will result in disqualification.
CIDB proof of grading must be submitted at tender closing or within 21 working days from the closing date if agreed with Eskom.
Confirm attendance for the compulsory site clarification meeting by 14:00 on 22 June 2026 via email to [email protected]. Include company name, position, and contact details of all attendees. Non-attendance will result in disqualification.

Scoring system: 80/20 preference point system under PPPFA regulations.
Price: 80 points. Prices are inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, and adjusted for acceptable variations. Unconditional discounts are considered; conditional discounts are applied at payment stage.
Specific Goals (B-BBEE): 20 points. Failure to submit evidence for Specific Goals results in 0 points for that goal but does not disqualify the tender.
Functionality: Minimum threshold of 70% required to avoid disqualification. Technical Evaluation Criteria are detailed in Attachment 5.
Ranking: Tenderers are ranked from highest to lowest based on the combined score of Price (80) and Specific Goals (20).

Project: Drakensberg Control Block Ventilation Refurbishment Project.
Contract type: NEC3 – Engineering & Construction Contract (ECC3).
Scope of Work: Detailed in Attachment 3. Key deliverables include refurbishment of ventilation systems within the Drakensberg Control Block.
Technical Evaluation Criteria: Refer to Attachment 5 for detailed functionality requirements.
Required templates: Method Statement (Attachment 11), Generation Quality Control Plan (Attachment 12), and other quality documents (Attachments 7-10).
Pricing Schedule/Bill of Quantities: Refer to Attachment 4B.

Quality Requirements: Mandatory compliance with templates and specifications provided in Attachments 7-12, including:
Form A – Category 3.
List of Tender Returnables – Category 3.
Supplier Quality Management Specification.
CQP Template.
Method Statement Template.
Generation Quality Control Plan Template.
Non-compliance with these requirements may result in disqualification or scoring penalties.

Pricing Schedule/Bill of Quantities: Refer to Attachment 4B.
Submit pricing in PDF format as part of the NEC3 or other contract documents.
Pricing must be inclusive of VAT and exclude contingencies.
Unconditional discounts are considered for evaluation; conditional discounts are applied at payment stage.
Maximum upload size: 500 MB per document; total submission restricted to 4 GB.

Pricing: Submit in PDF format as part of the NEC3 or other contract documents. Must be inclusive of VAT and exclude contingencies.
Payment terms:
Contracts ≤ R50,000,000 (incl. VAT): Payment within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.
Contracts > R50,000,000 (incl. VAT): Payment within 60 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.
Financial statements: Latest approved annual financial statements (no drafts) required, including:
Director’s report, auditor’s/reviewer’s/compiler’s report.
Statement of financial position, comprehensive income, changes in equity, cash flows, and notes.
For unincorporated JVs or SPVs: Each partner must submit financial statements.
Start-up enterprises (<12 months old) are exempt initially but must provide statements after the first year if successful.
Discounts: Unconditional discounts are considered for evaluation; conditional discounts are applied at payment stage.
Maximum upload size: 500 MB per document; total submission restricted to 4 GB.

Mandatory for all tenders: Proof of CSD registration (CSD number or report).
CIDB Requirements:
Tenderers must have a CIDB contractor grading of 3ME or higher.
For joint ventures: Every member must be registered with CIDB; the lead partner must have a grading of 2ME or higher (or one level below the required grading); combined grading must equal 3ME or higher.
Proof of grading must be submitted at tender closing or within 21 working days from the closing date if agreed with Eskom.
Tax Compliance: Certified copy of a tax clearance certificate required for:
Foreign tenderers with a footprint in South Africa (not registered on CSD or without a SARS PIN).
Local tenderers without a SARS e-filing PIN.
Foreign suppliers with no footprint in South Africa must complete SBD1 but are not required to provide tax compliance proof.
B-BBEE: Submit proof of B-BBEE status level (certificate from an authorised body, sworn affidavit, or other prescribed requirement).
Employment Equity: South African tenderers classified as designated employers must provide proof of compliance with the Employment Equity Act, including submission of the Employment Equity report to the Department of Labour.
COIDA: Original certificate of good standing or proof of application from the Compensation Fund or a licensed insurer (South African tenderers only).
Integrity: Submit Integrity Declaration Form (Annexure D) and Supplier Integrity Pact acknowledgment.
Joint Ventures: Must submit a valid joint venture agreement confirming joint and several liability, lead member designation, and work/payment division ratios.
Subcontracting: Main contractors must declare any subcontracting with subsidiary companies to avoid disqualification for fronting.
Safety: Compliance with Eskom’s safety requirements (Attachments 13-25), including PPE standards, OHS procedures, and Life-Saving Rules. Non-compliance may result in disqualification.

Safety Requirements: Mandatory compliance with Eskom’s safety standards and procedures detailed in Attachments 13-25, including:
H&S Acknowledgement Form (Annexure B).
High Risk OHS Tender Evaluation (Annexure C1).
Management of Substance Abuse in the Workplace.
Occupational Health and Safety Incident Management Procedure.
Contractor Health and Safety Requirements.
OHS Risk Assessment Procedure.
SHE Requirements.
Eskom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards.
Life-Saving Rules Standard.
Emergency Planning and Work at Height Standard.
COIDA: Original certificate of good standing or proof of application required for South African tenderers.
Non-compliance with PPE or safety standards may result in disqualification.

Contract type: NEC3 – Engineering & Construction Contract (ECC3).
Payment terms:
Contracts ≤ R50,000,000 (incl. VAT): Payment within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.
Contracts > R50,000,000 (incl. VAT): Payment within 60 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.
Eskom reserves the right to negotiate with preferred bidders if tendered prices are not market-related.
Tender validity period: 12 weeks from the closing date.
Tender opening: No public opening; tenders will be downloaded electronically.

Technical Evaluation Criteria: Detailed in Attachment 5. Tenderers must achieve a minimum 70% score to avoid disqualification.
Price: 80 points. Evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for errors, and adjusted for acceptable variations. Unconditional discounts are considered.
Specific Goals (B-BBEE): 20 points under PPPFA regulations. Failure to submit evidence results in 0 points for that goal.
Ranking: Based on the combined score of Price (80) and Specific Goals (20), from highest to lowest.

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