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Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Central East Cluster - KZN OU - Pinetown -
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
24 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-163406
ESKOM is seeking a service provider to conduct detailed aerial inspections of its sub-transmission networks (33-132kV) in the central east cluster (kwazulu-natal and free state operating units) using a helicopter on an 'as and when' required basis for a period of 5 years. The successful bidder must provide a range of services, including helicopter fuel, pilot, spotter, and camera operator, as well as detailed defect reports with pictures and GPS coordinates.
The key requirements for this tender include: proof of helicopter ownership or a valid hire letter, a certified SACAA pilot license, a multi-spectrum camera for HD video and UV Corona detection, an Infra-red thermography camera, a spotter with an Electrical Engineering diploma, a camera operator with an Electrical Engineering diploma, a report compiler with an Electrical Engineering diploma, licensed thermal imaging analysis software, and a sample aerial inspection report not older than 24 months. The bidder must also comply with Eskom's technical standards, including defect categorization and inspection components, and adhere to Eskom's safety policies, including risk assessments and PPE.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 18 August 2026 - 10:00
Venue
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/356758984840812?p=egvQMedz6bE6iusVEq
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Central East Cluster - KZN OU - Pinetown -
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Important Dates
Source: Section 1 - Commercial & Finance.zip (TENDER)24 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
18 Aug
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
Section 2 - Technical.zip
Eskom seeks two service providers for a 5-year enabling agreement to provide detailed aerial inspection services via helicopter for sub-transmission networks (33-132kV) in KwaZulu-Natal and Free State on an 'as and when' basis.
Section 1 - Commercial & Finance.zip
Eskom seeks to establish a 5-year enabling agreement with a panel of two service providers for detailed aerial helicopter inspection services of sub-transmission networks (33-132kV) in the KwaZulu-Natal and Free State regions. The contract uses the NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3) framework, with services to be provided on an 'as and when required' basis via task orders.
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R 24 000 000
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Contact Information
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Submission Guidelines
Source: Section 1 - Commercial & Finance.zip (TENDER)Returnable Documents: C1.1 Form of Offer and Acceptance [●], C1.1 Form of Offer & Acceptance, By the representative of the tenderer, deemed to be duly authorised, signing this part of this Form of Offer, This Offer may be accepted by the Employer by signing the Acceptance part of this Form of Offer and. Tenderers are required to submit a complete original tender and one (1) complete hard copy of the original tender at the address and in the tender box or e-mail address specified in the Tender Data by no later than the closing date and time for tender submission. Proof of posting or of courier delivery does not equate to proof of delivery. Eskom will not accept a tender submitted by e-mail unless stated otherwise in the Tender Data.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Section 1 - Commercial & Finance.zip (TENDER)Tenderers must be registered on the CIDB (Construction Industry Development Board) by tender closing or capable of registration within 21 days. Submission of a valid B-BBEE certificate/affidavit is required. Tenderers must submit all mandatory returnables, including financial statements, tax compliance documents (PAYE questionnaire), and the Supplier Integrity Pact. Sub-contracting 100% of the scope is prohibited. Compliance with all South African legislation (PPPFA, OHS Act, etc.) is mandatory.
Technical Specifications
Source: Section 1 - Commercial & Finance.zip (TENDER)The provision of Detailed Aerial Inspection Services over the fleet of Sub-transmission networks (33-132kV), via a Helicopter on ‘as and when’ required basis for the Central East Cluster (Kwa-Zulu Natal and Free State Operating Units) for a period of 5 years.
Financial Requirements
Source: Section 1 - Commercial & Finance.zip (TENDER)Payment Terms: payment certificate from the Service Manager in terms of core clause 51.1, the Contractor provides the Employer with a tax invoice in accordance with the Employer's procedures stated in the Service Information, showing the amount due for payment equal to that stated in the payment certificate.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Section 1 - Commercial & Finance.zip (TENDER)Applicable to low risk: Waste management (reduction, re-use, recycling, disposal). Environmental induction. 3 All: Environmental (or SHE/SHEQ) policy signed by Company Owner/CEO/MD: Commitment to: (1) compliance to environmental compliance obligations; and (2) environmental duty of care.
Section
Source: Section 1 - Commercial & Finance.zipEvaluation of Price 3.15 Evaluate the Price in accordance with the criteria/requirements in the Tender Data. Factors such as CPA, FOREX, commodity exposure, unconditional discounts, technical adjustment, PV and forecasted rates of invoicing are taken into account when determining the evaluation Price.
Description
Source: Section 2 - Technical.zipThis tender is for the establishment of a 5-year enabling agreement with a panel of two service providers for detailed aerial inspection services.
Important Dates
Source: Section 2 - Technical.zip (unknown)Closing date: 06 May 2024.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Section 2 - Technical.zip (unknown)Mandatory: proof of helicopter ownership/hire, valid SACAA pilot license. Functional: helicopter with calibrated gimbal, multi-spectrum cameras, qualified spotter (electrical engineering diploma + experience), qualified camera operator, report compiler, thermal analysis software, sample inspection report. Minimum 80% functional score threshold.
Technical Specifications
Source: Section 2 - Technical.zip (unknown)Scope: Detailed aerial inspection services for Sub-transmission networks (33-132kV) in the Central East Cluster (KZN and Free State OUs) using a helicopter on an 'as and when' required basis for 5 years.
Key Deliverables:
Technical Standards:
Compliance Requirements
Source: Section 2 - Technical.zip (unknown)Mandatory Technical Criteria:
Functional Technical Criteria (Evidence Required):
General Compliance:
Section
Source: Section 2 - Technical.zipThe evaluation is based on referenced standards and a detailed technical strategy document.
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Central East Cluster - KZN OU - Pinetown -
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Last checked
24 Jul 2026
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