Supply and delivery of 5 drones (4 multi-rotor, 1 fixed-wing) with equipment, software & batteries for ESKOM

• Returnable documents must include: Company prospectus and manufacturer accreditation letter.
• Suppliers must provide proof of residence and addresses.
• A specifications sheet for the equipment being tendered on is required.

• Company prospectus and manufacturer accreditation letter are required as returnable documents.

Accredited supplier of the product by manufacturer with endorsement letter. Must have CAA-approved accredited workshop for DJI and Trinity Pro equipment configuration and maintenance. Must provide proof of residence and company addresses. Must supply exact specified products (no generic substitutes).

• Equipment must integrate with national satellite systems (e.g., TRIGNET, GLONASS, Galileo).
• Software supplied with the GPS must be capable of:

1. Exporting captured, processed, and edited data to standard GIS and CAD formats (e.g., Bentley MicroStation, Excel, ASCII).
2. Transferring data files to and from receivers, handheld data collectors, field/office computers, and other conventional survey instruments.

• Real Time Kinematic (RTK) surveying specifications:

• Single Baseline ±30 km.
• Horizontal: 8 mm + 1 ppm RMS.
• Vertical: 15 mm + 1 ppm RMS.
• RTK start-up time for specified precisions: 2 to 8 seconds.

• Products supplied must exactly match specified items (e.g., a TB100 flight battery cannot be substituted with a generic type).

• Software must be capable of exporting data to standard GIS and CAD formats (e.g., Bentley MicroStation, Excel, ASCII).

• Supplier must be an accredited supplier of the product by the manufacturer, with a letter of endorsement from the manufacturer.
• Supplier should have an accredited workshop approved by the CAA for DJI and Trinity Pro equipment.
• A site visit will be conducted with the supplier.

• Products supplied must exactly match specified items (e.g., a TB100 flight battery cannot be substituted with a generic type) to ensure safety, flight duration, and warranty integrity.

• Technical evaluation will assess compliance against mandatory requirements.
• Mandatory requirements include: Supplier must be an accredited supplier of the product by the manufacturer, evidenced by a letter from the manufacturer.
• Supplier should have an accredited workshop approved by the CAA to configure and maintain DJI and Trinity Pro equipment.
• Site visit to be conducted with supplier.

• Contract title: Supply and delivery of drones, equipment, software, and batteries. The document references both 'Three (3) Drones' and 'Five (5) Drones'.
• Contract structure: Part C1 Agreements & Contract Data (23 pages), Part C2 Pricing Data (4 pages), Part C3 Scope of Work (13 pages).

• Supply Manager details: name, email, phone, fax, and address are to be provided in the Contract Data but are currently blank.
• For contract queries, contact Engineering Contract Strategies: Tel 011 803 3008, Fax 086 539 1902, www.ecs.co.za.
• Purchaser: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, registered office at Megawatt Park, Maxwell Drive, Sandton, Johannesburg, 2199.

• Submit the completed Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1) as a returnable document.
• The offer must be signed by a duly authorised representative of the tenderer.
• The Purchaser may accept the offer by signing the Acceptance part and returning a copy before the validity period ends.
• If submitting alternative tenders, use a separate copy of the Form of Offer and Acceptance.
• A tenderer's covering letter must not be included in the final contract document; any agreed deviations must be recorded in the Schedule of Deviations.

• Returnable documents include Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1), Contract Data provided by Supplier (C1.2b), and pro forma guarantees if required.
• Supplier must complete Contract Data Part 2 with name, address, contact details, tendered total of prices, price schedule location, risk register matters, and programme details.

• Eligible suppliers must be legally registered entities capable of entering contracts under South African law.
• Must have financial capacity to provide a 10% performance bond if required.
• Must hold a valid B-BBEE verification certificate and notify Eskom of any status changes.
• Must maintain insurance coverage as per Insurance Table A.
• Must comply with occupational health and safety regulations.
• Must have no history of prohibited actions (corruption, fraud, collusion, coercion, obstruction).
• Must be capable of meeting delivery timelines, with delay damages applicable.
• Must accept Eskom's limitation of liability (R0 for indirect/consequential loss).
• Must agree to arbitration in Midrand under Association of Arbitrators rules.
• Must comply with asbestos regulations if applicable.
• Must provide a parent company guarantee if required (Option X4).
• Must submit tax-compliant invoices with GR numbers and Eskom's VAT number 4740101508 for payment.

• Scope: Supply and delivery of drones, equipment, software, and batteries. The document references 'Five (5) Drones' in the Contract Data.
• Goods Information is detailed in Part C3: Scope of Work.
• Supply Requirements are outlined in Annexure A, referencing INCOTERMS 2010 for delivery terms.
• Defects date: 52 weeks after delivery.
• Defect correction periods: 4 weeks for general, 6 weeks for imported items, 3 weeks for programming including testing.
• Defects access period: 7 days.
• Supplier must submit a first programme within 4 weeks of contract date and revised programmes every 2 weeks.
• Delivery dates and starting date are to be confirmed.

• Supplier must submit a first programme within 4 weeks of contract date and revised programmes every 2 weeks.
• If INCOTERMS do not apply, supply requirements cover manufacturing, testing, storage, transport mode, and delivery place.
• Delivery place to be specified (e.g., Supplier's premises or other location).

• Price schedule is in Part C2.
• Tendered total of prices must be stated in words.
• Assessment based on lump sum items or quantities multiplied by rates.
• Prices include VAT at 15%.
• Overheads and profit percentage to be added to Defined Cost must be stated.
• Supplier must read SC3 Guidance Notes before preparing price schedule.
• No adjustment to lump sum prices except for compensation events.

• Payment terms: For contracts below R50 million (incl. VAT), payment within 30 days of submitting a tax-compliant invoice with a GR number. For contracts above R50 million, payment within 60 days.
• Currency: South African Rand.
• Assessment interval: Upon delivery of each batch.
• Interest rate: Standard Bank prime rate.
• Pricing: Tendered total of prices must be stated in words; price schedule is in Part C2.
• VAT: 15% must be included; invoices must show Eskom's VAT number 4740101508.
• Overheads and profit percentage to be added to Defined Cost is to be stated by the Supplier.
• Delay damages: R5,000 per day for delivery delays, capped at 10% of total purchase order value.
• Performance bond: 10% of total contract value if applicable.

• B-BBEE: Supplier must submit a valid verification certificate and notify Eskom within 7 days of any status change. Decrease in status may lead to renegotiation or termination.
• Joint ventures: Members are jointly and severally liable; key person with binding authority must be notified within two weeks of contract date.
• Insurance: Supplier must provide insurances as per Insurance Table A.
• Health, safety, and environment: Supplier must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including asbestos regulations if relevant.
• Confidentiality: Supplier must not disclose contract-related information without consent.
• Ethics: Prohibited actions (corruption, fraud, etc.) are grounds for termination.
• Tax compliance: Supplier must be tax compliant and include Eskom's VAT number on invoices.
• Legal registration: Supplier must be a registered entity under South African law.

• Supplier must notify Eskom within 7 days of any change in B-BBEE status and submit updated verification certificate within 30 days.
• Decrease in B-BBEE status may lead to renegotiation or termination.

• Supplier must take all reasonable precautions for health and safety.
• Must comply with all applicable health, safety, and environmental laws.
• Asbestos regulations apply if relevant: Occupational exposure limit is 0.2 regulated asbestos fibres per ml (4-hour TWA) and 0.6 fibres per ml (10-minute TWA).
• Supplier may request certification of safe asbestos levels from Eskom.
• If asbestos is identified, risk assessment and control measures must be implemented; workers may stop work until area declared safe.

• Supplier must comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.
• Asbestos removal and disposal must be done by a registered asbestos contractor at Eskom's expense, following South African legislation.

• Contract governed by South African law and conducted in English.
• Period for reply: 1 week.
• Starting date to be confirmed; delivery dates specified per item.
• Supplier liability limited to value of each purchase order for indirect/consequential loss.
• Liability for defects due to design limited to batch order value.
• Total liability limited to purchase order value.
• End of liability date: 3 years after delivery of all goods and services.
• Dispute resolution: Adjudicator from ICE-SA panel; arbitration in Midrand under Association of Arbitrators rules.
• Option clauses may apply for changes in law, multiple currencies, parent company guarantee, delay damages, performance bond.
• Additional conditions (Z1 to Z15) always apply for Eskom, covering cession, joint ventures, B-BBEE changes, confidentiality, health/safety/environment, tax invoices, ethics, insurance, nuclear liability, and asbestos.
• INCOTERMS 2010 may define delivery obligations.

• Risk Register includes 'Poor quality checks on the goods required' as a matter to be monitored.

• Effective Date of the form: August 2023
• Form Review Date: August 2026
• Form completion date indicated on the document: 27 January 2025

• The form requires the tenderer to provide their own contact details:

– Contact person

– Landline telephone

– Cellphone

– Email address

• No Eskom Supply Chain Management or technical contact details are provided in this document.

• This document is the E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form (Template ID: 240-9722574 Rev 1).
• It is a mandatory returnable for participation in Eskom’s e-tendering system.
• The form must be fully completed and submitted to Eskom within the prescribed period.
• Failure to submit a fully completed form will render the tenderer non-responsive and lead to disqualification from the procurement process.
• Required fields on the form:

– Enquiry number

– Business name / Joint Venture name

– Contact person

– Landline telephone number

– Cellphone number

– Email address

• Acknowledgement statement: The tenderer confirms they have completed self-training via the e-Tendering Noddy Guide, video, or a clarification meeting and are able to operate the E-Tendering Solution.
• Authorised signature, designation, and date are required.

• Mandatory returnable: E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form (Template ID: 240-9722574 Rev 1).
• Effective from August 2023; form review due August 2026.
• Tenderer must fill in:

– Enquiry number

– Business name / JV name

– Contact person

– Landline and cellphone numbers

– Email address

• Acknowledgement: Tenderer confirms completion of self-training (via Noddy Guide, video, or clarification meeting) and ability to operate the E-Tendering Solution.
• Form must be signed by an authorised signatory with designation and date.
• Incomplete or late submission results in non-responsiveness and disqualification.
• Copyright notice: Document uncontrolled when downloaded; reproduction prohibited without Eskom’s written consent.

Must be registered on Eskom's e-tendering system and complete mandatory training acknowledgement. Must submit fully completed form within prescribed period.

• This document does not contain technical specifications for the drone supply tender.
• It is solely an E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form required for e-tendering participation.

• Submission of a fully completed E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form is a mandatory compliance requirement for e-tendering.
• No other compliance requirements (e.g., CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE, CIDB, CIPC, professional registrations, local content) are mentioned in this document.

The tender is for the supply and delivery of four (4) multi-rotor drones and one (1) fixed-wing drone, including all supplementary equipment and software, for the GEMMA Cluster in North West. The document is dated July 2024 with a review date of March 2026.

Bidders must demonstrate environmental management capability through documented systems. Approval depends on scoring minimum requirements across five environmental KPIs. Documents must be submitted and satisfy content requirements to receive points.

The tender is for the supply and delivery of:

• Four (4) multi-rotor drones
• One (1) fixed-wing drone
• All supplementary equipment
• Software

This is for the GEMMA Cluster in North West.

The following environmental compliance documents are required:

• Environmental Policy (including commitment to pollution prevention, continual improvement, and compliance to environmental legislations)
• Company organogram, including an Environmental Responsible Person
• Valid Environmental appointment letter outlining roles and responsibilities
• Environmental Incidents Register (including incident reporting template/form)
• Environmental Emergency Plan (including emergency contact details and emergency drill form)

The following environmental compliance documents are required:

• Valid Environmental appointment letter (outlining roles and responsibilities)
• Environmental Incidents Register (including incident reporting template/form)
• Environmental Emergency Plan (including emergency contact details and emergency drill form)

The following environmental compliance documents are required:

• Environmental Policy (including commitment to pollution prevention, continual improvement, and compliance to environmental legislations)
• Company organogram – with the inclusion of an Environmental Responsible Person

Evaluation is based on a scoring system where:

• 0 = Document not submitted OR submitted but does not satisfy the minimum requirements
• 1 = Document submitted and the content satisfy the minimum requirements

• Supply and delivery of four (4) multi-rotor drones and one (1) fixed-wing drone, including all supplementary equipment and software.
• Refer to annexures for mandatory tender documents: Authorisation Form, Acknowledgement Form, Tenderer’s Particulars, Integrity Declaration, SBD 1, SBD 4, etc.
• Technical details are in the 'Technical Folder'; commercial terms in the 'Commercial Folder'.

• Tender closing: 07 August 2026 at 10h00.
• Non-compulsory clarification meeting: 23 July 2026 at 11h00 via Microsoft Teams.
• Clarification queries deadline: 5 working days before tender submission deadline.
• Tender validity period: 120 days from closing date.

• Eskom Representative: Nosihle Makhamba.
• Telephone: 014 523 7157.
• Email: [email protected].
• Clarification meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/324892619589847?p=vWSX5dAoXv2BoVUIE8. Meeting ID: 324 892 619 589 847. Passcode: uo9FN7uJ.
• Fraud/corruption reporting: 0800 11 2722 or [email protected].

• Submit electronically via Eskom E-tendering site: https://etendering.eskom.co.za/login.
• Deadline: 07 August 2026 at 10h00. Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Upload all documents in PDF format only. Maximum 500MB per document, total submission restricted to 4GB.
• Do not submit zip/compressed files. No hard copies accepted.
• Ensure submission status is indicated as complete.
• Mandatory returnables required at tender closing (disqualifiable): Authorisation Form (Annexure A), Acknowledgement Form (Annexure B), Tenderer’s Particulars (Annexure C), Integrity Declaration Form (Annexure D), SBD 1 (Annexure H), SBD 4 (Annexure J). Failure to submit these will result in disqualification.
• Non-disqualifiable returnables: If incomplete, you will be given 5 working days to rectify.
• Tender validity period is 120 days from closing date.
• Alternative tenders are not allowed.

Tenderers must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or state-owned companies. They must not have nationality from a country on international sanctions lists, submit more than one tender, have conflicts of interest, be signed by unauthorized persons, be restricted by National Treasury or Eskom, be on the Tender Defaulters list, or subcontract 100% of the work. Joint ventures must have explicit joint and several liability. Tenderers failing basic compliance (eligibility, electronic submission, complete tender, mandatory returnables) will be non-responsive.

• Scope: Supply and delivery of four (4) multi-rotor drones and one (1) fixed-wing drone, including all supplementary equipment and software.
• Technical specifications and evaluation criteria are contained in the 'Technical Folder' referenced in the document.
• Desktop and site evaluation will verify technical compliance.
• Tenderers must comply with all technical requirements as per Annexure B.
• Mandatory documents: Refer to annexures list for required forms.

• Pricing schedule/BOQ must be submitted in PDF format only (max 500MB per document, total 4GB).
• Include cataloguing line item if required.
• No alternative tenders allowed.
• Clarification queries deadline: 5 working days before tender submission.

• Pricing schedule/BOQ must be submitted in PDF format only (max 500MB per document, total 4GB).
• Payment terms: For contracts below R50 million (incl. VAT), payment within 30 days of undisputed invoice. For contracts above R50 million (incl. VAT), payment within 60 days.
• Cataloguing: Successful tenderer may be required to provide cataloguing information post-award; pricing schedule must include a line item for cataloguing.
• No alternative tenders allowed.
• Financial viability assessment may be required as an additional contractual requirement.

• Mandatory: CSD registration (CSD number/report).
• B-BBEE: Submit proof (certificate, affidavit) to claim preference points.
• Tax compliance: Tax clearance certificate required for local and foreign tenderers with SA footprint. Foreign suppliers with no SA footprint complete SBD1 only.
• Safety: COIDA certificate of good standing or proof of application (South African tenderers only).
• Environmental: Compliance as per documents in 'Environmental Folders'.
• Financial due diligence: Latest approved annual financial statements may be required.
• Employment Equity Act: Proof of compliance required for designated employers (South African tenderers only).
• Eligibility: Tenderers must not be on international sanctions lists, have conflicts of interest, be restricted by National Treasury/Eskom, or sub-contract 100% of scope.

• Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) requirements may apply as additional contractual requirements.
• South African tenderers must provide COIDA certificate of good standing or proof of application.
• Environmental compliance as per 'Environmental Folders'.

• Contract conditions: NEC3 Supply Contract (SC3).
• Payment terms: 30 days for contracts below R50 million (incl. VAT), 60 days for above R50 million.
• Eligibility: Tenderers must not be on sanctions lists, have conflicts of interest, or be restricted.
• Subcontracting with subsidiaries must be declared; fronting prohibited.
• Tender validity: 120 days.
• Additional contractual requirements may include SHE, financial viability, environmental compliance.

• 80/20 preference point system applies: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (B-BBEE).
• Price evaluation includes VAT, arithmetic corrections, excludes contingencies. Unconditional discounts considered.
• B-BBEE points awarded per PPPFA 2022 table. Submit B-BBEE certificate, ownership proof, ID copies.
• No functionality requirements.
• Failure to submit B-BBEE proof results in 0 points for specific goals but no disqualification.
• Ranking: total score (price + B-BBEE). Tie-break: highest B-BBEE score, then lots.

• A form for company name, representative, signature, and date must be completed.

1. B-BBEE compliance is mandatory for contract award; non-compliant contributors score 0 on specific goals. 2) Submission of required B-BBEE documentation (certificate/affidavit) is a condition for award. 3) Companies must meet objective criteria (though not detailed in this excerpt, non-compliance can lead to award to next bidder). 4) Sworn affidavits must be physically signed, not electronically, and comply with detailed validity rules (e.g., commissioner of oath cannot be an employee).

• Supply and delivery of four (4) drones: one (1) fixed wing drone and two (2) multi-rotor drones.
• Includes all supplementary equipment and software.
• This is a once-off purchase.

• Skills development may involve the tenderer's direct participation and its supply network.
• SETA-accredited training providers can be approached.
• Tenderer bears full financial responsibility for skills development costs.
• Tenderers are advised to approach relevant SETAs for grants and SARS for tax rebates.

• Pricing must be separated into local and imported components as per the Price Schedule.
• Local procurement content is total spending minus the imported component.

• The tender response must separate pricing into local and imported components as per the Price Schedule.
• Local procurement content is defined as total spending minus the imported component.
• Eskom's target for local procurement content is 100%.
• Tenderers must submit their local content proposal in the provided table.

• A valid B-BBEE certificate issued by a SANAS accredited verification agency, or a sworn affidavit / CIPC affidavit, is required to claim preference points and is a condition for contract award.
• Additional documents required for B-BBEE points:

• Proof of ownership/shareholding (preferably CIPC documentation) including shareholding breakdown.
• Certified ID copies of shareholder(s).
• Proof of Disability (where applicable).

• B-BBEE certificate/affidavit requirements based on annual total revenue:

• R10 million or less: Exempted Micro Enterprise (EME) – can submit a sworn affidavit.
• R50 million or less: Qualifying Small Enterprise (QSE) – must comply with all QSE scorecard elements unless at least 51% Black owned, then a sworn affidavit is required.
• Above R50 million: Requires a valid B-BBEE certificate.

• Sworn affidavits must not have an electronic signature and must meet specific validity criteria (see extended sections).
• Contractual B-BBEE Improvement/Retention Plan:

• Must be submitted within 30 days of signing the contract.
• Level 1 suppliers must maintain their status.
• Levels 2-3 suppliers must indicate how they will improve/maintain status.
• Level 4 suppliers must achieve Level 3 by the end of the first contract year and improve thereafter.
• Levels 5-8 or non-compliant suppliers must achieve Level 4 by the end of the first year and improve by at least one level each subsequent year.

• Local Procurement Content: Tenderers must commit to Eskom's 100% target.
• Skills Development: Tenderers must propose developing skills for unemployed candidates from the North West province, representative of SA demographics. A specific target is one Black female (Youth) Drone Pilot.

• Tenderers bear full cost; Eskom provides no financial contribution.
• Tenderers are advised to approach SETAs and SARS for grants and tax rebates.

• Specific validity criteria apply to sworn affidavits (see compliance requirements).

• Quarterly SDL&I compliance reports required.
• Eskom reviews reports within 30 days and notifies of shortcomings.
• Corrective measures must be implemented before the next report.
• SDL&I Implementation Schedule must be returned within 28 days of award for monitoring.

• Objective criteria are a condition for award.
• Not meeting them may lead to the second-ranked tenderer being recommended.

The extracted document is a blank Eskom Supplier Declaration of Interest template (Document 240-59385360 Rev 3, Template 240-43921804 Rev 6). It does not describe the tender scope. The tender scope, per the tender record, is the supply and delivery of four (4) multi-rotor drones and one (1) fixed-wing drone, including all supplementary equipment and software. No further description of scope, deliverables, or specifications is available in the extracted file.

The only dates stated in the extracted document relate to the template itself, not the tender:

• Template Effective Date: 01 February 2015
• Template Review Date: November 2026

No tender closing date, briefing date, site visit date, or clarification deadline is contained in the extracted file. The tender record's closing date should be confirmed against the official Eskom tender notice.

No SCM or technical contact details (name, email, phone, or submission address) are present in the extracted document. The template only references Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd (Reg No 2002/015527/30) as the contracting entity. Bidders must consult the main tender pack or Eskom tender bulletin for the bid office contact.

The uploaded document is a returnable template only (Supplier Declaration of Interest). It does not contain the full tender submission instructions. Based on the template, the following is required as a returnable:

• Completed and signed Supplier Declaration of Interest form (Document 240-59385360 Rev 3, Template 240-43921804 Rev 6).
• The form must be sworn under oath by the signatory (member, director, partner, etc.) on behalf of the supplying entity, including the registered legal name and company registration number.
• All YES/NO questions must be answered; if YES, particulars must be provided.
• A Declaration of Other Work table must be completed if the supplier is providing consulting services to Eskom, listing client, nature of services, contract dates and contact details.
• The signed declaration must be submitted with the tender response.

Note: The actual submission method, physical address, electronic portal, number of copies, and any other returnables from the main bid document are not present in the extracted file. Bidders should obtain the full tender pack from Eskom to confirm submission mechanics and the complete returnable list.

The Supplier Declaration of Interest is a mandatory returnable. Key points:

• Must be completed and submitted with the tender response.
• Signatory must insert full name, capacity (member/director/partner/etc.), and the supplier's registered legal name and company registration number.
• Must be certified under oath as true and correct.
• Definitions apply: Private Work, Commercial Activity, Close Family, Associate, Participation in the Procurement Process, and Business Courtesy.
• Four YES/NO declarations required:

1. Whether any person holding an interest in the supplier is employed by or a director at Eskom (with particulars if YES).
2. Whether any such person is a close family member or associate of an Eskom employee/director participating in the procurement process (with particulars if YES).
3. Whether any close family or associate relationship exists between persons acting for the supplier and Eskom employees/directors in the procurement process (with particulars if YES).
4. Whether any business courtesy has been given to or received from an Eskom employee/director in the last 12 months (with particulars if YES).

• If acting as a consultant to Eskom, a Declaration of Other Work table must be completed listing: Name of Client, Nature of Services, Date/s of contract, and Contact person/s and contact details.
• The form must be signed with name, designation, signature, date, telephone number, and fax/email address.
• Eskom reserves the right to act against the supplier or the signatory personally if the declaration is false.

Suppliers are not disqualified by the declaration itself, but providing false information can lead to Eskom acting against the supplier. The key eligibility factor implied is the ability to pass this conflict-of-interest screening. Suppliers must have no undisclosed conflicts, such as employing Eskom staff with an interest in the supplier, having close family/associates of Eskom staff involved in the procurement, or having given/received improper business courtesies.

The extracted document does not contain technical specifications. The tender title indicates the scope is the supply and delivery of four (4) multi-rotor drones, one (1) fixed-wing drone, all supplementary equipment, and software, but no detailed specifications, deliverables, standards, capacity requirements, or service levels are present in the extracted file.

No pricing format, bid bond, performance guarantee, payment terms, or financial capacity requirements are stated in the extracted document. Bidders must refer to the main tender pack for pricing schedule and financial requirements.

The extracted document is a Supplier Declaration of Interest template. The compliance obligations stated are:

• The signatory must certify under oath that the information furnished is true and correct.
• Suppliers must declare any Eskom employee or director who holds an interest in the supplier (shareholder, director, member, partner, line manager, or fellow employee).
• Suppliers must declare any close family or associate relationship between persons acting for the supplier and Eskom employees/directors participating in the procurement process.
• Suppliers must declare any business courtesy (gift, favour, hospitality, etc.) given to or received from an Eskom employee/director in the last 12 months.
• Suppliers providing consulting services to Eskom must declare other work rendered to Eskom business units, divisions, subsidiaries, primary energy suppliers, strategic commodity suppliers, and key industrial customers.
• Eskom reserves the right to act against the supplier or signatory personally if the declaration proves false.

No CSD, tax status, B-BBEE, CIDB, CIPC, professional registration, or local content requirements are stated in the extracted file.

No occupational health and safety, safety plan, or HSE compliance requirements are stated in the extracted document. The text relates only to the Supplier Declaration of Interest template (effective 01 February 2015, review November 2026) and the oath of correctness.

No bid evaluation criteria are stated in the extracted document. The only evaluation-related text is a definition of 'Participation in the Procurement Process' used for conflict-of-interest declarations. Bidders must obtain the main tender pack to review the actual scoring methodology, functionality threshold, and preference point system.

The tender is for the supply and delivery of drones and equipment. The scope includes:

• Four (4) multi-rotor drones.
• One (1) fixed-wing drone.
• All supplementary equipment and software.
• Detailed technical specifications for each item are provided in the extracted text, covering aircraft, cameras, batteries, base stations, software, storage, and tablets.

Not explicitly stated in document. Typically requires: registered company with drone supply experience, OEM authorization for DJI/Quantum Systems/Trimble/Samsung/EcoFlow products, ability to provide warranty and technical support in South Africa, compliance with ESKOM procurement policies, valid tax clearance, B-BBEE certification, and financial capability to deliver high-value specialized equipment.

The tender is for the supply and delivery of drones and equipment. The technical specifications are detailed in the extracted text. Key items include:

• VTOL Aircraft: Trinity Pro Fixed Wing VTOL with specified performance metrics.
• Multi Rotor Drones: Matrice 400 and Matrice 4E models with detailed specifications.
• Cameras and Sensors: Zenmuse L3 camera, ILX-LR1 Sony Pro camera, Qube 640 Lidar camera, and various gimbals.
• Batteries and Power: TB100 Flight Battery, WB37 Intelligent Battery, BS100 Battery Station, EcoFlow Delta Power Supply.
• Base Station and Software: D-RTK 3 Base Station, processing software for photogrammetry and LiDAR.
• Data Storage and Tablet: Solid State Hard Drive, Trimble T110 Tablet.
• Each item has detailed specifications covering dimensions, weight, performance, operating conditions, and included accessories.

• This document is a user manual for Eskom's eTendering system.
• The system is web-based and replaces physical submission of tender documents.
• Suppliers must register with a CSD number, email, and phone number to use the portal.
• Access is via: https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za or https://eTendering.eskom.co.za.
• The manual provides step-by-step instructions for registration, login (using OTP), and document upload.
• It includes troubleshooting guidance: contact the buyer for tender-specific system issues.

• Closing date and time: 23 August 2022 at 3:42 PM (as per an example email in the manual).
• Note: The manual is a generic guide; refer to the specific tender advertisement for the actual closing date.

• For system difficulties, contact the buyer responsible for the published tender.
• Automated submission emails may come from: [email protected].
• No specific SCM or technical contact details are provided for this tender.

• Submission is electronic only via Eskom's eTendering system.
• Suppliers must register on the eTendering portal before submitting.
• Registration requires a valid email, phone number (starting with +27), and a CSD number.
• An OTP (one-time pin) will be sent to your registered phone and email for verification.
• Upload tender documents by:

1. Giving the file a name.
2. Selecting the file type (e.g., Technical, Commercial, Finance).
3. Choosing the file.
4. Clicking 'Upload'.

• Individual file size must not exceed 50MB; total submission must not exceed 900MB.
• Verify all required documents are uploaded before clicking 'Finalize Submission'.
• After finalizing, a confirmation email with a submission ID will be sent. Save this email for future reference.
• If you encounter system issues, contact the buyer responsible for the published tender.

The document does not specify eligibility criteria for the drone supply tender itself. It only describes the eTendering system access requirements: a valid CSD number, registered email, and cellphone number. The actual tender eligibility criteria would be in the specific tender documents published on the Tender Bulletin.

• This is a generic user manual for the Eskom eTendering system.
• The manual does not contain technical specifications for drones or related equipment.
• Suppliers must use the eTendering portal to submit bids electronically.

• The manual lists example file submissions (e.g., Technical, Commercial, Finance).
• No quality management or certification requirements are specified.

• A valid CSD (Central Supplier Database) number is mandatory to register and gain access to the eTendering system.

• This section contains generic eTendering system information, not health and safety requirements.
• No OHS, safety plans, or HSE compliance details are provided.

• Mentions 'closed tenders' which are sent to pre-selected suppliers based on selection and evaluation criteria.
• No specific criteria are provided for this tender.