Consulting services for ntcsa industrialisation strategy development

NTCSA (National Transmission Company South Africa), a subsidiary of Eskom, is responsible for generating ~90% of South Africa’s electricity and ~30% of Africa’s electricity. NTCSA provides a reliable transmission network, system operator, and energy market services. Its strategic role is to enable economic growth via reliable, predictable electricity supply while contributing to job creation, skills development, and transformation through B-BBEE, aligned with the National Development Plan (NDP). The Industrialisation Strategy aims to strengthen the transmission network, support local economies, and promote sustainable energy practices through innovation, local manufacturing, and workforce development. Mandate: Implement the Industrialisation Strategy for NTCSA from 2025 to 2035, focusing on infrastructure enhancement, innovation, and sustainable practices to position NTCSA as a leader in sustainable energy transmission and drive economic growth. Problem Statement: Challenges in the electricity sector include local suppliers’ lack of capacity to scale operations, pricing/quality issues, and government-driven industrialisation to stimulate local economic growth, reduce unemployment, and poverty. NTCSA’s Transmission Development Plan (TDP) expansion over the next decade requires a local supplier base to meet socio-economic and TDP objectives. Objectives: Appoint a qualified Industrialisation Consultant to roll out the Industrialisation Plan per NTCSA’s overarching strategy. Minimum Requirements for Consultants: >2 years’ experience in Industrialisation Consultancy, Industrialisation Strategy development/workshop facilitation, track record with large corporates/multinationals/SOEs, government institutions/legislative bodies, knowledge of Sector Development Plans. Contract Form: NEC3 Professional Services Contract (PSC3) with Option G (Term Contract) as the Secondary Option.

Key dates and conditions: Starting date: 01 September 2026. Completion date for the whole of the services: 31 August 2028. Key milestones: Implementation & Scoping = December 2026, Stakeholder Engagement = March 2027, Training & Coaching = January 2028. Sectional completion dates: Finalisation of Scoping Implementation = 20 January 2027, Agreements - Government Stakeholder = 30 April 2027, Implementation of selected commodities = 30 March 2028. Consultant must submit a first programme for acceptance within 2 weeks of the Contract Date. Revised programmes must be submitted at intervals no longer than 4 weeks.

Employer’s Agent: Allan Ranganthan, Address: Eskom Megawatt Park, Maxwell Drive, Sandton, Johannesburg. For NEC3 PSC3 guidance and documents: Engineering Contract Strategies, Phone: 011 803 3008, Fax: 011 803 3009, Website: www.ecs.co.za. For adjudicator nominations: Chairman of the ICE-SA Division (or its successor body) of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering, Website: www.ice-sa.org.za. Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA) may appoint an adjudicator if parties do not agree.

Submit the following returnable documents with your tender: Form of Offer & Acceptance (C1.1), Form of intent to provide a parent company guarantee (PSC3-X4), Form of intent to provide a performance bond (PSC3-X13). Attach your proposed first programme (PSC3-2) showing: information required by Clause 31.2, and any additional programme requirements stated in the Scope. Provide management arrangements for the services (PSC3-3), including: an organisation chart showing design office and site management (if applicable) with key people identified in Contract Data Part Two, CVs for all proposed key personnel, details of office locations and functions from which work will be managed, experience of staff with PSC3 Option G, and explanation of resource allocation for health and safety compliance. Submit a Quality Management System overview (PSC3-4) if not already specified in the Scope.

Scope: Implementation of NTCSA’s Industrialisation Strategy over a 5-year period. Key deliverables include: Develop a roadmap of the implementation plan (sub-plans) of the Industrialisation Strategy, signed-off Implementation Plan and Road Map with key milestone deliverables, workshop the Industrialisation implementation plan with stakeholders (Transmission Development Plan - TDP), external benchmarking of Industrialisation in similar industries, identify barriers to Industrialisation across NTCSA and implement action/preventative plans, implement a Risk Mitigation Plan, Strategy Implementation plan for sector-specific commodities (e.g., steel, conductors, transformers), submit quarterly status reports on progress against Industrialisation targets, submit a Technological Assessment report, submit a Supplier Capability report within the NTCSA commodity value-chain. Additional tasks: Set up NTCSA Commodity Sub-committees and Workgroups, ensure proper constitution, develop Terms of Reference, workshop roles/responsibilities/KPIs, monthly tracking/reporting/monitoring, assess key milestones, identify/manage risks, steer and provide ongoing guidance, coordinate sub-committee/workgroup reports for NTCSA Senior and Executive Management. Economic Analysis: Analyse impact of transformation on TDP, analyse impact of locally produced vs. imported commodities, determine inefficiencies in NTCSA commodity sourcing value chain, evaluate economic impact of commodities. Stakeholder Engagement: Stakeholder mapping/categorisation, engage with government bodies (DTIC, IDC, provincial agencies), collaborate with universities/TVET colleges/research institutes, facilitate discussions with industry associations (BUSA, Manufacturing Circle), consult with worker representatives (COSATU, NUMSA, FEDUSA), establish Public-Private Partnerships, ensure community/workforce participation, establish global partnerships. Ad-hoc duties: Consolidate/coordinate Industrialisation input information, develop budgeted costs, manage a database, maintain high-quality documentation/record-keeping, utilise NTCSA templates, adhere to agreed timelines.

Pricing: Rate-based costing. Assessment interval: Between the 25th day of each successive month. Currency: South African Rand (ZAR). Interest rate: Publicly quoted prime rate of interest charged by National Treasury for Public Enterprises of South Africa Limited for amounts due in ZAR. For other currencies: LIBOR rate (6-month London Interbank Offered Rate) as quoted in The Wall Street Journal or Reuters Monitor Money Rates Service, adjusted every 6 months. Staff rates: Fixed and firm for the first 12 months of the contract, thereafter subjected to Contract Price Adjustment (CPA) in 12-month intervals/anniversary. Only 85% of the rate is subjected to CPA, 15% remains fixed. Index for CPA: SEIFSA Indices (table D4 – Consumer Price Index). Invoicing: Invoices must be supported by a detailed breakdown of manpower hours and rates. Invoices must be addressed to NTCSA SOC Limited and include: name/address of Consultant and Senior Manager: Procurement, contract number/title, Purchase Order number, Contractor’s VAT registration number, Employer’s VAT registration number (4740101508), total amount invoiced excluding VAT, VAT amount, total amount including VAT, signed-off breakdown on manpower costs. Payment: Invoices must be submitted with required details for processing.

B-BBEE: Consultant must notify Employer within 7 days of any change in B-BBEE status due to legal status, ownership, or business composition changes. Updated verification certificate and supporting documentation must be submitted within 30 days of notification or as instructed. If B-BBEE status decreases post-Contract Date, Employer may renegotiate or terminate the contract. Failure to notify may result in termination. Joint Ventures/Consortia: If Consultant is a joint venture, all members are jointly and severally liable. Key person with authority to bind the Consultant must be notified to Employer within 2 weeks of Contract Date. Composition of the joint venture cannot be altered without Employer’s written consent. Bonds/Guarantees: Consultant must provide securities as per C1.3 (Sureties) in Part 1 Agreements and Contract Data. Employer may withhold payment until bonds/guarantees are received and accepted. Confidentiality: Consultant must not disclose contract-related information to others unless it enters the public domain or was already in Consultant’s possession. If legally required to disclose, Consultant must notify Employer beforehand. Images (photos, videos) of Employer’s project works require prior written consent; all rights vest with Employer. Ethics: Prohibited Actions include coercive, collusive, corrupt, fraudulent, or obstructive actions. Employer may terminate if Consultant or its personnel engage in Prohibited Actions without taking timely remediation. Consultant must cooperate fully with investigations. Insurance: Consultant must provide certificates of insurance upon request. Required insurances (from starting date to Completion/termination): liability for failure to use skill/care, liability for death/bodily injury/property damage, Employer’s policy deductible (where covered), bodily injury/death of employees. Employer provides insurances as per Insurance Table B (e.g., Assets All Risk, Contract Works, Environmental Liability). Nuclear Liability: Employer (NTCSA) is the operator of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station (KNPS) and indemnifies Consultant against nuclear damage liabilities, except for unlawful intent or unauthorised presence at KNPS. Asbestos: Employer ensures ambient air in work areas conforms to South African asbestos standards (OEL: 0.2 fibres/ml, 4-hour TWA). Consultant may perform parallel measurements at its own expense. If asbestos is identified, risk assessment and control measures must be implemented. Consultant’s personnel may stop work and leave contaminated areas until declared safe. Contract dates will be adjusted for asbestos-related delays. Removal/disposal of asbestos is done by a registered contractor at Employer’s expense. Tax Compliance: Consultant must comply with Value Added Tax Act and include Employer’s VAT number (4710303126) on each invoice. Cataloguing: Consultant must comply with Eskom’s cataloguing requirements (refer to Procurement Instruction Number 240-1289988974).

Quality Management: Consultant must provide a quality policy statement and quality plan within 2 weeks of the Contract Date. The quality plan must comply with requirements stated in the Scope and align with NEC3 PSC3 Clause 40.2.

Project duration: 24 months.

Submit the following returnable documents as part of your tender:

• SBD 6.2 Declaration Form (mandatory if applicable).
• Annex C (Local Content Declaration - Summary Schedule) (mandatory if applicable).
• SDL&I Implementation Schedule (must be completed and returned to the SDL&I representative within 28 days of contract award).
• Quarterly SDL&I compliance reports (using the Data Collection Template) must be submitted to NTCSA.

Penalties and retention:

• A 2.5% penalty will be applied to the invoice amount for failure to meet SDL&I obligations.
• NTCSA will retain 2.5% of every invoice (excluding VAT) as performance security for SDL&I obligations.
• Retained amounts will only be released upon: submission of SDL&I progress reports, fulfilment of all SDL&I obligations, and submission of an approved compliance report by the SDL&I Department.
• If SDL&I obligations are not met, corrective measures must be implemented before the next reporting period, or retention clauses will be invoked.

Mandatory returnable documents:

• SBD 6.2 Declaration Form.
• Annex C (Local Content Declaration - Summary Schedule).

Scope of work: Development of an Industrialisation Strategy for NTCSA.

• Project duration: 24 months.
• Skills development targets: Tenderers must propose plans to develop skills for unemployed candidates, addressing Eskom’s core, scarce, and critical skills (e.g., Junior Strategy Developer: 3, Senior Strategy Developer: 2).
• Candidates must be sourced from all South African provinces and reflect the country’s demographic composition.
• Tenderers are responsible for the full cost of skills development; no financial contribution will be made by Eskom.
• SETA-accredited training providers may be engaged to support skills development.
• Skills development targets exclude Eskom employees and registered learners.

Skills development methodology:

• Tenderers must propose a plan to develop skills for unemployed candidates, addressing Eskom’s core, scarce, and critical skills.
• SETA-accredited training providers may be engaged to support skills development.
• Tenderers are fully responsible for the cost of skills development; Eskom will not contribute financially.
• Skills development targets exclude Eskom employees and registered learners.

Pricing must separate local and imported components as per the Price Schedule included in the tender documents. Local Procurement Content is defined as value added in South Africa by South African resources.

Local Procurement Content:

• Defined as value added in South Africa by South African resources.
• For contracts involving both local and imported goods/services, the tender response must separate components as per the Price Schedule provided in the tender documents.
• Local procurement content is calculated as total spending minus the imported component.
• NTCSA’s target for local procurement content is 100%.

Mandatory compliance requirements:

• Valid B-BBEE certificate issued by a SANAS-accredited verification agency, sworn affidavit, or CIPC affidavit is required to claim preference points.
• B-BBEE compliance is a condition for contract award:
• Exempted Micro Enterprises (annual revenue ≤ R10M): Submit a sworn affidavit.
• Qualifying Small Enterprises (annual revenue ≤ R50M): Comply with all QSE scorecard elements unless the entity is at least 51% Black-owned (sworn affidavit acceptable).
• Annual revenue > R50M: Submit a valid B-BBEE certificate.
• B-BBEE Improvement or Retention Plan must be submitted within 30 days of contract signing:
• Level 1: Maintain current status.
• Level 2 or 3: Improve or maintain B-BBEE status over the contract period.
• Level 4: Achieve Level 3 by the end of the first year, then improve by at least one level annually.
• Level 5–8 or non-compliant: Achieve Level 4 by the end of the first year, then improve by at least one level annually from the second year.
• Sworn affidavits must meet validity requirements (e.g., deponent details, enterprise registration, revenue, B-BBEE status, empowering supplier status, and Commissioner of Oath signatures).
• CIDB compulsory training: Not applicable for this tender.
• Mandatory subcontracting: Not applicable.
• National Industrial Participation Programme: Not applicable.
• Local Content: Not a designated sector; SBD 6.2 and Annex C are mandatory returnables if applicable.

Sworn Affidavit Validity Requirements:

• Deponent name and ID number as per identity document.
• Designation (director, owner, or member) must be indicated.
• Enterprise name (per CIPC registration) and business address.
• Black ownership, black female ownership, and designated group percentages (no blank spaces).
• Total revenue for the year under review (audited or management accounts).
• Financial year-end date.
• B-BBEE status level (one only).
• Empowering supplier status (QSEs must specify basis).
• Deponent and Commissioner of Oath signatures must be dated the same day.
• Commissioner of Oath cannot be an employee or ex-officio of the enterprise.

Reporting and Monitoring:

• Quarterly SDL&I compliance reports must be submitted to NTCSA using the Data Collection Template.
• NTCSA will review reports within 30 days and notify suppliers of non-compliance.
• Corrective measures must be implemented before the next reporting period, or retention clauses will be invoked.
• SDL&I Implementation Schedule must be submitted within 28 days of contract award for monitoring and reporting.

National Industrial Participation Programme: Not applicable for this tender.

Objective criteria must align with PPPFA [clause 2(1)(f)] and be clearly stated in the enquiry. Failure to meet objective criteria may result in the second-ranked tenderer being recommended for award.

The tender is for consulting services to support the implementation of the NTCSA Industrialisation Strategy over a 10-year period. The scope includes strategy implementation, verifications, assessments, training, stakeholder engagement, process mapping, reporting, and project administration. Services must align with Eskom’s broader operational and compliance frameworks, including SHEQ standards. The project is structured in phases, with detailed resource and hour allocations provided in the scope of work.

Closing date: 21 August 2026 at 10:00 AM (SAST). Compulsory site visit/clarification meeting: Details are stated in the Tender Data. Failure to attend will result in disqualification. Regularly check the Eskom Tender Bulletin and NT e-Tender Portal for addenda or deadline extensions.

For system-related issues, contact the buyer responsible for the published tender. For eTendering support, use the Eskom Tender Bulletin (https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za) or eTendering portal (https://eTendering.eskom.co.za). Supply Chain Management Department: Address - Megawatt Park, Maxwell Drive, Sunninghill, Gauteng. Email for tax-related submissions: [email protected].

Submit all tender documents electronically via the Eskom eTendering portal (https://eTendering.eskom.co.za). No physical submissions are accepted. Steps: 1) Register on the portal with a valid CSD number. 2) Verify email and OTP sent to registered cellphone/email. 3) Select the tender reference number. 4) Upload documents under correct categories (Technical, Commercial, Finance). 5) Finalize submission before the deadline. Maximum file size: 50MB per file; total submission size: 900MB. Mandatory returnables: Fully completed E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form (Template ID: 240-9722574 Rev 1). Failure to submit this form or any mandatory returnable by the deadline will disqualify the tender. Late submissions are not accepted. The system locks submissions at the closing time (SAST, GMT+2).

Scope: Consulting services for the implementation of the NTCSA Industrialisation Strategy over a 10-year plan (FY2026/27 to FY2027/28). Services include: 1) Implementation of the Industrialisation Strategy with B-BBEE stream. 2) Verifications, assessments, and scoping. 3) Training and coaching. 4) Stakeholder engagement. 5) Process mapping. 6) Reporting. 7) Project administration, IT systems, and monitoring. Resource requirements: Specialist Consultants, Junior Consultants, Senior Management Consultants, Secretariat, Senior Administrators. Deliverables and hours are detailed in the scope of work spreadsheet. All services must align with Eskom’s SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) standards. Tenderers must demonstrate capability to meet these requirements.

Pricing must be in South African Rand (ZAR) unless otherwise instructed. Include all duties, taxes (including VAT), and levies applicable 14 days prior to the tender closing date. Rates and prices must be fixed for the contract duration and not subject to adjustment unless specified in the tender. Payment terms and schedules will be as per the contract. Tenderers must indicate the names of at least two financial institutions for performance security if required. Eskom reserves the right to reject unsuitable financial institutions. Costs for tender preparation and submission are not reimbursable.

Mandatory compliance: - CSD registration is required to access the eTendering system. - Valid B-BBEE certificate/affidavit or CSD report must be submitted by tender closing deadline. Fraudulent or expired documents will disqualify the tender and may lead to a 10-year suspension from state-owned company business. - CIDB registration (where applicable) must be valid at tender closing. If only proof of application is available at submission, the actual CIDB registration must be provided by contract award. - SHEQ systems, policies, and capabilities must be in place at contract award. All associated costs must be included in the tender. - Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG) apply to contracts exceeding R60 million or with a duration of 12+ months. - Contract Participation Goals (CPG) apply to Grade 7-9 General Building (GB) and Civil Engineering (CE) contracts with a duration of 6+ months and sub-contracting potential of at least 25%. - Supplier Development & Localisation (SD&L) Undertaking must be fully completed and submitted by contract award. - Compliance with PPPFA, CIDB, dti designated materials, OHS Act, COIDA, and other applicable legislation. - No 100% sub-contracting of the Scope of Work (SOW) is permitted; such tenders will be disqualified.

Evaluation is multi-stage: 1) Basic compliance check for mandatory documents and information. 2) Pre-Qualification Criteria (if applicable), with no double-counting of criteria. 3) Functionality assessment against technical requirements (minimum threshold applies). 4) Financial risk analysis of the tenderer. 5) Price evaluation using criteria such as NPV, discounts, and forecasted rates. 6) B-BBEE scoring based on valid certificates or CSD reports. 7) Designated materials compliance (dti gatekeeper thresholds). Tenders are ranked by combining price and B-BBEE scores under PPPFA. Objective criteria, if applied, will be explicitly stated in the tender documents. Arithmetical errors are corrected per Eskom’s standard process, with tenderer confirmation required.

The tender requires Industrialisation Consulting Services with a focus on environmental compliance for Eskom’s National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA).

Key Scope Elements:

• Adherence to the project Environmental Management Plan/Programme (EMPr) and/or Environmental Authorisation.
• Compliance with Eskom’s Environmental Requirements for Organisations (Standard 240-18100134).
• Implementation of environmental best practices on site, including:

• Staff awareness of their roles in managing environmental impacts.
• Incident reporting within 24 hours.
• Prompt addressing of non-conformances.
• Submission of on-site documentation (Environmental File, incident/complaint register, herbicide/pesticide register, hazardous substance register) to the Eskom Project Manager upon project completion.

Buyer: Portia Ramushu (Eskom National Transmission Company of South Africa).

Submit the following returnable documents as part of your bid:

• Completed and signed Environmental Requirements Proforma (240-110600836).
• Copy of the approved project-specific Environmental File.
• Incident/complaint register.
• Herbicide and pesticide register.
• Hazardous substance (including solvents) register.

Scope: Industrialisation Consulting Services with a strong focus on environmental compliance for Eskom projects.

Key Requirements:

• Adhere to the project Environmental Management Plan/Programme (EMPr) and/or Environmental Authorisation.
• Comply with Eskom’s Environmental Requirements for Organisations (Standard 240-18100134).
• Comply with all applicable environmental laws and Eskom’s environmental standards, policies, and procedures.
• Comply with Eskom’s environmental transgression fine system.
• Inform all staff of their roles in managing environmental impacts on site.
• Report environmental incidents within 24 hours of occurrence.
• Implement environmental best practices on site throughout the contract.
• Address all non-conformances issued promptly.
• Maintain and submit the following on-site documentation to the Eskom Project Manager upon project completion:

• Approved project-specific Environmental File.
• Incident/complaint register.
• Herbicide and pesticide register.
• Hazardous substance (including solvents) register.

Mandatory Compliance:

• Environmental Management Plan/Programme (EMPr) and/or Environmental Authorisation as per project scope.
• Eskom Environmental Requirements for Contractors/Suppliers (Standard 240-180100134).
• All applicable environmental legal and regulatory requirements.
• Eskom’s environmental standards, policies, and procedures.
• Environmental transgression fine system compliance.

Documentation:

• Signed Environmental Requirements Proforma (240-110600836).
• Proof of a documented Environmental Management System (EMS) aligned with Eskom’s standards.
• Environmental Policy signed by the company owner/CEO/MD.
• Environmental objectives, roles, responsibilities, and organogram.
• Evidence of staff training and awareness on environmental roles and incident reporting.
• On-site registers (incident/complaint, herbicide/pesticide, hazardous substances).

Evaluation is based on a weighted scoring system across five sections (A-E), with a minimum threshold of 80% to qualify:

SECTION A: Environmental Management System (EMS) Requirements (30% weight)

• Provide objective evidence of a documented EMS (not necessarily certified) conforming to Eskom Standard 240-180100134. Required documents include:

• EMS Manual or equivalent defining the EMS and its scope.
• Signed Environmental Policy (authorised by CEO/MD/Owner).
• Project environmental objectives and planning.
• Roles, responsibilities, and authorities (e.g., Environmental Rep, SHEQ Rep, organogram).
• Interested parties' needs and expectations.
• Environmental communication plan.
• Nonconformity and corrective action procedures.
• Emergency preparedness and response plan.
• Performance evaluation (monitoring, measurement, analysis).
• Internal audit programme and management review.

SECTION B: Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) and Authorisation (20% weight)

• Submit an EMPr or method statements aligned with the scope of work. Minimum requirements include:

• Environmental compliance obligations.
• Environmental Human Resources: CV and competences of the on-site environmental officer (qualified with a National Diploma/Degree in Environmental Sciences/Management or equivalent; for low-risk projects, an environmental representative with 2 weeks' training suffices).

SECTION C: Waste Management Plan (20% weight)

• Provide a Waste Management Plan/method statement covering:

• Waste types/streams generated.
• Applicable waste legislation.
• Waste segregation, minimisation, handling, and disposal.
• Waste reporting template.

SECTION D: Aspect and Impact Register (20% weight)

• Submit a project-specific Environmental Aspect and Impact Register, including ratings of aspects and impacts.

SECTION E: Employer-Defined Additional Requirements (10% weight)

• Environmental Bill of Quantity (BoQ) with items relevant to:

• Waste management activities.
• Pollution control measures (e.g., dust suppression, bund walls, wash bays).
• Water management.
• Land management (e.g., rehabilitation, erosion control, access roads, fencing).
• Human Resources (Environmental Officer).

• Completed and signed Environmental Requirements Proforma (240-110600836).

Scoring: Each requirement is scored as Yes (1), No (0), or N/A. The total score is calculated as a percentage of the weighted sections. Bidders must achieve ≥80% to be considered.

The tender is for the provision of consulting services to implement the NTCSA Industrialisation Strategy (2024/25 – 2034/35). The strategy aims to:

• Enhance and expand South Africa’s electricity transmission network to support increased demand and renewable energy integration.
• Promote local manufacturing and procurement of transmission components (e.g., transformers, steel, protection schemes, composite insulators).
• Foster innovation through investment in R&D, smart grid technologies, and renewable energy solutions.
• Support skills development via training programmes, apprenticeships, and capacity-building initiatives.
• Ensure sustainability and resilience in operations through environmental standards and climate resilience strategies.

NTCSA’s role includes transmitting electricity from generators (Eskom and IPPs) to distributors, as well as importing and exporting electricity within the SAPP network. The strategy aligns with national socio-economic objectives, including job creation, B-BBEE, and the National Development Plan (NDP).

Closing date for submissions: 21 August 2026 at 10:00 AM (SAST).

Submit the following returnable documents as part of your bid:

• Fully signed reference letters on the letterhead of the company providing the reference. Each letter must include: contact details of the reference provider, scope of work executed, dates of work, and contract or order number.
• Firm profile highlighting: years of experience, establishment date, names of companies serviced, and detailed work undertaken per year associated with industrialisation consultancy, supplier development, localisation, or strategy implementation.
• Execution methodology statement outlining: organogram, industrialisation models, tools and equipment, back-end support (HR, IT, etc.), timesheet management, work quality management, skills transfer and knowledge management, background checks, performance management, task order management, scope execution, and strategic alliances.

Scope of Work:

• Implement the NTCSA Industrialisation Strategy (2024/25 – 2034/35) to enhance infrastructure, foster innovation, and promote sustainable practices in South Africa’s electricity transmission sector.

Stage 1: Investigation (to be completed by end of FY27 - March 2027):

• Review capabilities of local suppliers to enter the industry.
• Identify technological advancements required for industrialisation.
• Examine supportive industry legislation and policies.
• Engage with stakeholders to set objectives and timelines.

Stage 2: Execution (to be completed by end of FY28 - March 2028):

• Establish infrastructure, including funding, legislation, and technology, to support industrialisation.
• Develop economic active zones to encourage economic activity.
• Set up manufacturing facilities for local production of critical components (e.g., transformers, steel structures, composite insulators).

Ad-hoc Activities:

• Set up NTCSA Commodity Sub-committees and Workgroups.
• Conduct economic analysis for the Transmission Development Plan (TDP).
• Perform additional duties related to industrialisation as required.

Key Focus Areas:

• Local manufacturing and procurement of transmission components (e.g., power transformers, steel, protection and control schemes, composite insulators).
• Supplier development and capacity building to meet NTCSA’s demand.
• Alignment with B-BBEE, localisation, and beneficiation policies.
• Integration of renewable energy and smart grid technologies.
• Skills development and workforce training in new technologies and systems.

Invoicing and Payment:

• Invoices must include a detailed breakdown of manpower hours and applicable rates.
• Invoices must be addressed to the Senior Manager: Procurement responsible for the service request.
• Tax invoice must be addressed to NTCSA SOC Limited and include:
• Name and address of the Consultant and the Senior Manager: Procurement.
• Contract number and title.
• Purchase Order number.
• Contractor’s VAT registration number.
• Employer’s VAT registration number: 4740101508.
• Total amount invoiced excluding VAT, VAT amount, and total amount including VAT.
• Invoices must be submitted with a signed-off breakdown of manpower costs (Proactive Assurance Work).

Contractual Terms:

• Form of contract: NEC Professional Services Contract with Option A as the Main Option.
• The Consultant is responsible for obtaining all documents referenced in the scope of work.
• All information and documents provided by NTCSA remain the property of NTCSA and must not be shared externally.

Mandatory Compliance:

• Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act and Regulations (2003 and 2016).
• Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and Preferential Procurement Regulations (2017).
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• National Treasury Regulations and Instructions (including Contract Management Framework and Infrastructure Procurement Standards).
• Companies Act, 2008, and Companies Regulations, 2011.
• Eskom Procurement and Supply Chain Management Policy and Procedure.
• Eskom Delegation of Authority Policy.
• Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA).
• Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013.
• Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA), 2002.
• Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act.
• Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Act and Regulations.
• Eskom Supplier Integrity Pact.
• ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and OHSAS 18001 (Health and Safety).
• King III and King IV Reports on Corporate Governance.

Local Content and Industrialisation:

• Compliance with localisation policies and designation requirements for public sector procurement.
• Support for local supplier development, particularly in critical sectors such as transformers, steel, protection schemes, and composite insulators.
• Alignment with Supplier Development, Localisation, and Industrialisation (SDL&I) objectives.
• Adherence to Eskom’s SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) policies and procedures.

Additional Evaluation Criteria:

• The bidder must demonstrate experience in industrialisation consultancy, strategy development, and workshop facilitation.
• Track record of working with large corporates, multinationals, State-Owned Entities (SOEs), and government institutions is required.
• Knowledge of sector development plans and relevant legislation (e.g., B-BBEE, National Industrial Policy) is essential.
• The bidder must provide evidence of successful implementation of industrialisation strategies or supplier development and localisation initiatives.

Functionality Threshold:

• Minimum threshold: 75% (may be reduced to 70% if no bidder achieves 75%). Only bidders meeting the threshold will proceed to further evaluation.

NTCSA Overview:

• National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) is an Eskom Group subsidiary responsible for planning, operating, and maintaining transmission assets throughout their economic life.
• Provides access to an interconnected transmission system and influences customer demand and behavior.

Project Scope:

• Develop optimal plans and engineering solutions for the expansion, maintenance, and refurbishment of the power transmission network.
• Provide technology and asset management services to ensure the integrated power system is reliable, adequate, and secure.
• Execute projects related to capital expansion, strengthening, and refurbishment of transmission assets, including construction management for new generator and load integrations.

OHS Specification:

• This document outlines NTCSA’s minimum OHS requirements for the contract duration, applicable to contractors and delivery organizations.
• Contractors must develop an OHS plan that meets these requirements and all relevant legislation.
• NTCSA does not assume the contractor’s legal responsibilities; contractors remain accountable for their health and safety programs.
• Requirements are minimum standards and do not replace organizational OHS requirements. Additional NTCSA or legislative requirements must be addressed in the OHS plan.

No specific dates provided in the document beyond the tender closing date.

NTCSA Project/Contract Manager: Portia Ramushu

NTCSA Health and Safety Manager: Mahlatse Thlapane

NTCSA Safety Advisor: Mathula Thulare

Submit the following returnable documents as part of your tender:

• Signed Annexure B: Acknowledgement of NTCSA's OHS legal and other requirements form.
• Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA) with methodology used for the risk assessment.
• OHS plan addressing project/scope of work OHS risks, aligned with health and safety specifications or requirements.
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).
• OHS policy signed by CEO, complying with OHS Act Section 7.

For suppliers/consultants/contractors with a certified auditable OHS system:

• Signed Annexure B.
• Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA), Method Statement / OHS Plan.
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).

Scope of Work:

• Execute and complete Stage 1 (Initial Phase) and Stage 2 (Execution Phase) of the NTCSA Industrialisation Strategy by the end of FY28.

Contractor Responsibilities:

• Develop an OHS plan meeting NTCSA’s minimum requirements and all relevant applicable legislation.
• Ensure a safe working environment in line with NTCSA/Eskom’s Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality Policy, as well as legislative obligations.
• Principal contractor is accountable for the quality and execution of their health and safety program for their employees and appointed contractor employees.
• Maintain OHS files, risk assessments, and safe work procedures for all activities.
• Comply with all legislative, NTCSA/Eskom, and other specified requirements.

Key Technical Requirements:

• Conduct risk assessments for all work activities, including public safety.
• Provide safe work procedures/method statements aligned with risk assessments.
• Ensure all employees are trained and competent for their tasks.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and order on sites.
• Use tools and equipment that are safe, well-maintained, and comply with legal standards.
• Provide and maintain appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all employees and visitors.
• Establish and maintain health and safety committees and representatives.
• Conduct regular toolbox talks, pre-job briefings, and induction training for all employees and visitors.
• Implement a substance abuse program in line with OHS Act requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Eskom Life-Saving Rules and other specified safety procedures.

Mandatory Compliance Requirements:

• Occupational Health and Safety Act and all applicable regulations.
• Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA).
• Eskom SHEQ Policy (32-727).
• Eskom Occupational Health & Safety Risk Assessment Procedure (32-520).
• Eskom Life Saving Rules Procedure (240-62196227) and Acknowledgement Form (240-4392180).
• Eskom Occupational Health & Safety 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 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Procedure (240-44175132).
• Eskom Substance Abuse Procedure (32-37).
• Eskom Behavioural Safety Observations Procedure (32-407).
• OHS Baseline Risk Assessment (BRA).
• Emergency Planning Standard (32-123).

Additional Requirements:

• Submit proof of registration and a valid Letter of Good Standing with the Compensation Fund or a licensed compensation insurer. This must remain valid for the contract duration.
• Sign a Section 37(2) agreement with NTCSA at contract award and submit it prior to commencing any on-site activities.
• Conduct site-specific readiness evaluations and submit relevant documentation post-contract award.
• Ensure all training certificates are valid and issued by a SETA/SAQA-registered training provider, including attendee name, course name, Unit Standard, training date, duration, issue date, SAQA registration number, and supplier details.
• Conduct induction training for all employees and visitors, either in-person or virtually, as arranged with NTCSA.
• Principal contractor must conduct their own induction for their employees, visitors, and suppliers.

B-BBEE Requirements:

• Minimum B-BBEE Level: 2.

Evaluation Process:

• Three-stage process: identification of hazards, evaluation of risks, and measures to control risks.

Key Evaluation Areas:

• Compliance with Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) policies and legislative obligations.
• Contractor accountability for the execution of their health and safety programs.
• Scope of work: Execution and completion of Stage 1 (Initial Phase) and Stage 2 (Execution Phase) of the NTCSA Industrialisation Strategy by the end of FY28.