Plastic piping supply and welding services at matla power station (5-Year contract)

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Bidders must have an Environmental Management System (EMS) in place and be able to fulfil all compliance obligations and manage environmental aspects as required by legislation. They must also provide necessary training and awareness for their employees.

The contractor must establish, implement, and maintain an Environmental Management System consistent with ISO 14001:2015. They must fulfil all compliance obligations, manage environmental aspects, set performance indicators for continual improvement, identify environmental risks and opportunities, provide training and resources, comply with operational controls per OMOP 4402 and OMOP 4090, and maintain an EMS file as proof of compliance.

The polluter pays principle applies: the contract manager will ensure that the last payment is processed in conjunction with the last housekeeping check sheet. The supplier and contractor manager will assess the state of the environment at the designated site and submit the check sheet (Annexure C) to the environmental department before commencement of work. At the end of the contract period, assessment will be conducted again. Any housekeeping or waste related findings will be on the account of the supplier.

Bidders must commit to the Contractor's Commitment and Indemnity Letter (Annexure D), which requires establishing an EMS consistent with ISO 14001:2015, fulfilling compliance obligations, managing environmental aspects, setting performance indicators, identifying risks and opportunities, providing training and resources, complying with operational controls per OMOP 4402 and OMOP 4090, and maintaining an EMS file as proof of compliance.

The contractor must establish, implement, and maintain an Environmental Management System consistent with ISO 14001:2015, fulfil compliance obligations, manage environmental aspects, set performance indicators for continual improvement, identify environmental risks and opportunities, provide training and resources, comply with operational controls per OMOP 4402 and OMOP 4090, apply the polluter pays principle (final payment tied to housekeeping check sheet), and maintain an EMS file as proof of compliance.

The tender is for the provision of plastic piping supply and welding at Matla Power Station for a duration of 5 years.

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Bidders must complete the Environmental Contractors Assessment Form (Annexure A) as part of the bid. The form requires details on scope of work, duration, hazardous chemical substances used (with MSDS), waste generation and type, need for storage or workshop, relation to Matla permits, waste transportation, and awareness of non-conformance procedure OMOP 2255 and polluter pays principles.

The work involves plastic piping supply and welding at Matla Power Station for a duration of 5 years. Contractors must provide a brief scope of work and indicate the expected duration of their engagement at the station. They must also state whether hazardous chemical substances (e.g., oil, grease, SAF-Heavy, hydrochloric acid, cleaning materials, pesticides) will be used, and if so, list them or attach a 16-point MSDS. Contractors must indicate if they will generate waste and specify the type (hazardous, domestic, etc.), and whether they need a hazardous chemical storage area or workshop. They must also state if the work is due to Matla Permit or ROD requirements (e.g., Water Use License, Waste Permit). If transporting waste, a transportation and disposal certificate must be supplied to the Matla Environmental department.

Contractors must complete the Environmental Contractors Assessment Form (Annexure A), which includes providing a scope of work, duration, hazardous chemical substances used (with MSDS), waste generation details, storage and workshop needs, and compliance with non-conformance procedure OMOP 2255 and polluter pays principles.

Contractors must comply with the non-conformance procedure OMOP 2255 and the polluter pays principles. Corrective actions arising from non-conformance will be the liability of the contractor.

Contractors must assess and disclose environmental aspects: hazardous chemical substances used (list or attach MSDS), waste generation and type, need for hazardous storage area, whether work relates to Matla permits (e.g., Water Use License, Waste Permit), and waste transportation (provide transportation and disposal certificate to Matla Environmental department). They must also be aware of non-conformance procedure OMOP 2255 and polluter pays principles; corrective actions are the contractor's liability.

Closing date: 27 January 2025.

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Bidders must complete and submit the E-Tenderers' E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form (Annexure) as a mandatory returnable prior to e-tendering. The form must be fully completed and submitted to Eskom within the prescribed period; failure to do so will render the bidder non-responsive and lead to disqualification.

No eligibility criteria specified

No specific requirements found

The document is an Eskom eTendering system user manual, not the tender specification. It describes how suppliers register and submit bids electronically. The actual tender scope is for plastic piping supply and welding at Matla Power Station for 5 years.

Closing date and time: 14 September 2026 at 10:00 (as per tender record).

For system problems, contact the buyer responsible for the published tender. No specific contact details are provided in the document.

Bids must be submitted electronically via the Eskom eTendering system at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Registration on the system is required before access is granted; an OTP is sent to the registered cellphone and email. A CSD number is required to gain access. Upload documents under the correct category (Technical, Commercial, Finance, etc.). Each file must not exceed 50MB and total uploads must not exceed 900MB. Finalize and close the submission before the closing time. Keep the email confirmation with the submission ID for future reference.

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) to be eligible to bid. The tender may be a closed tender sent directly to suppliers who meet the selection and evaluation criteria.

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) to access the eTendering system and to be eligible to bid.

The document mentions that closed tenders are sent directly to suppliers who meet the selection and evaluation criteria. No further evaluation criteria are provided.

The Pack applies from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027.

Group Tax email: [email protected]

Complete the applicable PAYE Evaluation Pack (A for Company/CC/Trust, B for Individuals) and return it to Eskom, copying Group Tax at [email protected]. All questions must be answered truthfully and the required appendices signed as directed by the questionnaire flow. The Pack applies to the 2026/2027 tax year and is subject to change.

The Contractor must complete the applicable Evaluation Pack (A for Company/CC/Trust, B for Individuals), answer all questions, sign the required Appendices (1-9) as directed by the questionnaire flow, and sign the 'Particulars of person acting as representative' or 'Particulars of Individual' section. Completed Packs must be returned to Eskom, copying Group Tax at [email protected].

The questionnaire determines the contractor's tax classification (Independent Contractor, Personal Service Provider, Labour Broker, or Dependent Contractor) based on a series of tests. Bidders must complete the relevant Evaluation Pack and sign the required appendices; failure to sign required affidavits results in PAYE being withheld from payments.

This is a PAYE questionnaire for service contracts with Eskom Group. It applies to contractors supplying services or labour to Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd and its subsidiaries. The questionnaire establishes whether a contractor is an independent contractor, personal service provider, labour broker, or dependent contractor for tax purposes.

If a valid IRP30 certificate is provided, no Employees' Tax is withheld and an IT3(a) with code 3617 is issued. If not provided, PAYE is withheld at individual rates until a valid IRP30 is provided, and an IRP5 with code 3617 is issued.

Contractors must complete the PAYE questionnaire and sign the applicable appendices. Non-residents must sign Appendix 9 and submit the Pack to Eskom Group Tax. Labour brokers must provide a valid IRP30 certificate or PAYE will be withheld.

The Contractor acknowledges that it is responsible for accuracy and completeness of all information provided. Eskom may withhold from payments any taxes, interest and penalties that it may be required to pay to SARS as a result of inaccurate information. The Pack will not be automatically updated with changes in tax legislation. Eskom accepts no liability for any loss or damages arising from the use of this Pack.

This PAYE Questionnaire is applicable only to Contractors who supply Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd and its subsidiaries with services or Individual Contractors providing Eskom with labour. The Contractor or its duly authorised representative must declare that all questions have been answered truthfully. The Pack is based on tax legislation for the 2026/2027 tax year and is subject to change.

The tender is for the provision of plastic piping supply and welding at Matla Power Station for a duration of 5 years. The scope includes supply and welding of plastic piping. Bidders must submit quality documentation as per the Supplier Contract Quality Requirements Specification (Ref 240-105658000).

Returnable documents: Form A completed and signed, ISO certificate (if applicable), internal and external management system audit reports (with Nonconformity, Correction and/or Corrective Action Reports), draft Contract Quality Plan (CQP) and Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) as per Scope of Works (Ref ISO 10005), and information for defined roles, responsibilities and authorities. The template must be completed by selecting the applicable category on the 'Cover' tab, then completing the 'Returnables' tab. Save in PDF and sign, or sign and lock the sheet before sending.

Quality evaluation weighted as follows: Section A (Quality Management System Requirements ISO 9001) 25%, Section B (Evidence of QMS in operation) 25%, Section C (Contract Quality Plan) 20%, Section D (Quality Control Plan/ITP) 20%, Section E (User defined additional requirements) 10%. Section A offers two options: Option 1 requires valid ISO 9001 certification by an accredited body; Option 2 requires evidence of QMS in operation (QMS manual, quality policy, quality objectives, control of documented information, nonconforming outputs, corrective action, internal audit). Bidders must select one option. Scores are based on compliance with each indicator.

Bidders must comply with Eskom's Supplier Contract Quality Requirements Specification (Ref 240-105658000). CSD registration and valid tax status are standard prerequisites for Eskom tenders. No specific B-BBEE, CIDB, or other compliance requirements are stated in the provided document.

Market Research: Current suppliers providing the services: None. Potential suppliers: Open market.

Closing date: 14 September 2026 at 10:00. No briefing or site visit mentioned.

Buyer: Phasika Mpati. Compiled by: Thomas Chuene, Senior Advisor, Supplier Development, Localisation and Industrialisation. No email or phone provided.

Returnable documents: SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content), Annex C (Local Content Declaration-Summary Schedule) if applicable, valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, proof of ownership/shareholding (CIPC), certified ID copies of shareholders, proof of disability where applicable, and consolidated B-BBEE certificate for trusts/consortia/JVs. Bidders must be registered on the CSD and have a valid tax clearance certificate. Failure to provide preference point documentation does not disqualify but limits scoring to price only.

Evaluation uses a preference point system: maximum 10/20 points for specific goals (B-BBEE status level) added to price points, total rounded to two decimals, contract awarded to highest scorer. B-BBEE points table (90/10 and 80/20 systems): Level 1: 10/20, Level 2: 9/18, Level 3: 6/14, Level 4: 5/12, Level 5: 4/8, Level 6: 3/6, Level 7: 2/4, Level 8: 1/2, Non-compliant: 0/0. Objective criteria: designated sectors require 100% local content for steel conveyance pipes and HDPE plastic pipes; SBD 6.2 and Annex C returnable if applicable. Failure to meet objective criteria may lead to second-ranked tenderer being recommended for award.

Scope: Provision of plastic piping supply and welding at Matla Power Station. Duration: 60 months (5 years). Designated commodities: Steel Conveyance Pipes (100% local content) and Plastic Pipes (HDPE Pipes, 100% local content).

Skills development must involve participation by tenderers directly and through their supply network. SETA accredited training providers may be approached. Skills development targets exclude Eskom employees and registered learners. Tenderers bear full cost; may approach SETAs for grants and SARS for tax rebates. SDL&I penalty: 2% of contract value for failure to meet obligations. Eskom retains 2% of every invoice (excluding VAT) as security. Reporting: quarterly reports per Data Collection Template; Eskom reviews within 30 days; corrective measures required before next report; SDL&I Implementation Schedule to be completed and returned within 28 days after contract award.

Tender response must be separated into local and imported components as per the Price Schedule. Local procurement content is total spending minus imported component. Eskom target for local procurement content is 100%.

Pricing must separate local and imported components per the Price Schedule. Local procurement content target is 100%. SDL&I penalty: 2% of contract value for failure to meet SDL&I obligations. Eskom retains 2% of every invoice (excluding VAT) as security for SDL&I obligations, released only upon full fulfilment.

CSD registration required. Valid tax clearance certificate required. B-BBEE: valid certificate from SANAS accredited agency, sworn affidavit (for EME with revenue ≤ R10m or QSE with revenue ≤ R50m and 51% black owned), or CIPS affidavit. B-BBEE improvement plan must be submitted within 30 days of contract signing. B-BBEE status level requirements: Level 4 must achieve Level 3 by end of first year; Level 5-8 or non-compliant must achieve Level 4 by end of first year, then improve one level each subsequent year. Local content: 100% for designated commodities. Subcontracting: at least 15% of procurement spend to entities with minimum 51% black ownership, preferably local to site (Kriel/Matla feeder areas). Skills development targets: 2 Safety Officers, 2 Welders, 2 Plastic Welders. Sworn affidavits must meet validity requirements (name, designation, enterprise details, ownership percentages, revenue, financial year end, status level, empowering supplier status, same date for deponent and Commissioner of Oath, Commissioner cannot be employee or ex officio).

Validity of Sworn Affidavits: Affidavits must include: name of deponent as per ID and ID number; designation (director, owner, member); enterprise name as per CIPC registration and business address; percentage of black ownership, black female ownership, designated group (or black beneficiaries for specialised enterprises); total revenue for year under review and basis (audited or management accounts); financial year end; B-BBEE status level; empowering supplier status; date signed by deponent and Commissioner of Oath must be same; Commissioner of Oath cannot be an employee or ex officio of the enterprise.

Skills development targets include Safety Officer (2 positions, entry level Grade 12 or equivalent, output registration with professional body). Sworn affidavits must meet validity requirements including name, designation, enterprise details, ownership percentages, revenue, financial year end, B-BBEE status level, empowering supplier status, and same date for deponent and Commissioner of Oath.

Reporting and Monitoring: Suppliers must submit quarterly reports per Data Collection Template. Eskom reviews within 30 days and notifies in writing if obligations not met. Suppliers must implement corrective measures before next report, failing which retention clauses invoked. SDL&I Implementation Schedule must be completed and returned within 28 days after contract award for monitoring.

Specific goals: maximum 10/20 points for B-BBEE status level, added to price points. Documents required to claim preference points: valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or sworn affidavit/CIPS affidavit, proof of ownership/shareholding (CIPC) with breakdown, certified ID copies of shareholders, proof of disability where applicable, and consolidated B-BBEE certificate for trusts/consortia/JVs. Failure to provide documentation does not disqualify but limits scoring to price only (90/80) and 0 for specific goals.

Closing date: 04 August 2026 (as per the quality requirements document).

Bidders must comply with the pre-contract award quality requirements under Category 3 of specification 240-105658000. The selected category must be indicated, and only one category may be chosen. Site assessment applicability must be stated. Post-contract award, the Contract Execution and Supplier Quality Performance Monitoring phases apply. Bidders must not have conflicts of interest or other disqualifying factors.

Bidders must address the ISO 9001 clauses: Context of the Organisation, Leadership, Planning, Support, Operation, Performance Evaluation, and Improvement. Quality principles include Customer focus, Leadership, Engagement of people, Process approach, Improvement, Evidence-based decision making, and Relationship Management.

Pre-contract award quality requirements: Category 3 selected (not more than one category), site assessment applicability to be indicated. Post-contract award: Contract Execution and Supplier Quality Performance Monitoring phases apply. References to clauses 3.5, 3.7, and 3.8 of specification 240-105658000.

Bidders must comply with ISO 9001 standard requirements. The tenderer's quality representative must sign the quality requirements document.

Bidders must meet the pre-contract award quality requirements under Category 3 of specification 240-105658000. Post-contract award, the Supplier Quality Performance Monitoring phase and Quality Audits Related Conditions apply.

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Returnable documents must be submitted with the tender. Bidders get only one opportunity to submit outstanding documents within 7 working days after the tender close-out; failure to do so may render the bid non-responsive and ineligible for contract award.

Evaluation proceeds after mandatory and functionality evaluations are completed. Bidders must submit a valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent) and comply with OHS Act Section 7 and Clause 5.2 of ISO 45001.

Work at Matla power station requires compliance with the site's Safety file requirements. No work may commence until the Safety file is approved by the site's Contract custodian together with the OHS professional.

Detailed costing for OHS management must be provided, broken down rather than as a lump sum. Costing must be based on the overall scope of work and may use the risk assessment as a guideline.

Bidders must submit:

• Signed acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements (Annexure B).
• Health and Safety Plan addressing project OHS risks, aligned with the health and safety specification.
• OHS Baseline Risk Assessment (BRA) including the methodology used.
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).
• Occupational Health & Safety policy signed by CEO, complying with OHS Act Section 7 and ISO 45001 Clause 5.2.
• Record of health and safety statistics for the past three financial years, including medicals, lost time injuries, occupational diseases, and fatalities.

The OHS policy must comply with OHS Act Section 7 and ISO 45001 Clause 5.2. Incident statistics for three financial years must include medicals, lost time injuries, occupational diseases, and fatalities.

Evaluation occurs after mandatory and functionality evaluations. Bidders have one opportunity to submit outstanding documents within 7 working days; failure may lead to non-responsiveness.

The service is the supply and welding of plastic piping at Matla Power Station (Outside Plant) for a duration of 5 years. The scope includes installation and removal of various pipes (HDPE, PVC and other thermoplastic materials) at the water treatment plant and outside plant, as well as repairing and underground pipes around the station. Maintenance activities are critical to ensuring smooth and efficient operation of the water treatment and outside plant, essential for reliable and continuous supply of electricity to the national grid.

Service Manager: Nomfundo Nxumalo, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Matla Power Station, Private Bag X5012, Kriel, 2271, Tel 017 612 6381.

Returnable documents: completed and signed Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1), Contract Data Part Two (C1.2b), Pricing Data (C2), and any other documents listed in the Tender Data. The tenderer's CIDB registration number must be provided. The offer must remain valid for the period stated in the Tender Data. Failure to submit required documents or signing may lead to disqualification.

The contractor must be registered with the relevant authorities, have the necessary qualifications and experience, and comply with the Employer's B-BBEE requirements. The contractor must also complete and submit the required forms, including SBD 1, SBD 4, and SBD 6.1. Specific evaluation criteria and scoring split are not detailed in the provided document.

The service is the supply and welding of plastic piping at Matla Power Station (Outside Plant) for a duration of 5 years. The scope includes installation and removal of various pipes (HDPE, PVC and other thermoplastic materials) at the water treatment plant and outside plant, as well as repairing and underground pipes around the station. The price list includes items for butt fusion joints, electrofusion joints, PVC solvent cemented joints, HDPE pipe, and bends (45 and 90 degree) with rates only. Quantities are specified for joints and pipe lengths (e.g., DN400: 150 joints, 300 m pipe).

The contractor must provide details of key people including name, job, responsibilities, qualifications, experience, and CVs.

The contract refers to core clause 4 of the NEC3 TSC for testing and defects. Specific quality assurance requirements are not detailed in the provided text.

Pricing under Option A: priced contract with price list. The price list includes preliminaries (site establishment, living accommodation, ablution, tools & equipment, plant, safety & medicals, transport, supervision, consumables) and works items: butt fusion joints (DN20-DN400), electrofusion joints (DN20-DN400), PVC solvent cemented joints (DN20-DN400), HDPE pipe (DN20-DN400), and bends (45 and 90 degree) with rates only. Pricing assumptions: lump sum items are not adjusted for quantity changes; rates are multiplied by quantities; time-related items are priced per month.

Payment terms: 14 or 30 days as per Eskom finance procedures, or 60 days if the total contract value is R50 million and above. Payment is made 60 calendar days after final assessment approval and 60 calendar days after receipt of a valid tax invoice. Interest on late payments is at the publicly quoted prime rate of interest (365-day year) charged by Standard Bank of South Africa Limited. The contract is a priced contract with a price list (Option A). Pricing assumptions: lump sum items are not adjusted for quantity changes; rates are multiplied by quantities; time-related items are priced per month.

The contractor must be registered with the relevant authorities and comply with the Employer's B-BBEE requirements. The contractor must complete and submit SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim). The contractor must provide its CIDB registration number. The contractor must notify the Employer of any change in B-BBEE status within seven days and submit an updated verification certificate within thirty days. The contractor must comply with health, safety, and environmental laws and regulations, including the Construction Regulations 2014 and the Asbestos Regulations. The contractor must provide a tax invoice within one week of receiving a payment certificate, and include the Employer's VAT number 4740101508 on each invoice.

The contractor must take all reasonable precautions to maintain the health and safety of persons, may be appointed as Principal Contractor under the Construction Regulations 2014, warrants that the Prices include sufficient amount for compliance with health and safety laws, and must comply with all applicable health and safety regulations. Asbestos provisions: the Employer ensures ambient air conforms to prescribed standards; OEL for asbestos is 0.2 fibres/ml (4-hour TWA) and short-term exposure limit 0.6 fibres/ml (10-minute TWA); measurements by SANAS accredited AAIA; contractor personnel may stop work if area unsafe; removal/disposal by registered asbestos contractor at Employer's expense.

The contractor must comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations and rules, guidelines and procedures provided for under the contract, and ensure that subcontractors and others under its control do likewise.

The contract is an NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3) with core clauses and options: A (priced contract with price list), W1 (dispute resolution), X1 (price adjustment for inflation), X2 (changes in law), X13 (performance bond), X17 (low service damage), X18 (limitation of liability), X19 (task order), and additional conditions Z1-Z14. Key terms: law of contract is South African law; language is English; payment terms are 14/30/60 days depending on contract value; interest at prime rate; adjudicator from ICE-SA panel; arbitration in Johannesburg; limitation of liability for indirect loss is R0; total liability limited to total of Prices; end of liability date is 3 months after service period; confidentiality obligations; health, safety and environmental compliance; tax invoice requirements; compensation event notification within 8 weeks; ethics and anti-corruption provisions; nuclear liability and asbestos management provisions.

The document references sections on health and safety, the environment, and quality assurance, but does not provide specific evaluation criteria or scoring split. Bidders must complete and submit the required forms, including SBD 1, SBD 4, and SBD 6.1.

Closing date and time: 14 September 2026 at 10h00.

Non-compulsory clarification meeting: 27 August 2026 at 11:00 via Microsoft Teams. Tenderers must confirm intention to attend by 25 August 2026, stating company name, representative name and contact details, to [email protected].

Tender validity period: 180 days from closing date.

Eskom Representative: Phasika Mpati, email [email protected]. All queries and clarifications must be addressed in writing to the Eskom Representative. No other Eskom official may be contacted.

Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom Tender Bulletin site on the Eskom E-tendering page before the closing date and time. Documents must be uploaded under the folders Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other. All documents must be in PDF format; the price list must be submitted in PDF and a copy in Excel format. Upload size per document is 500 megabytes, total submission restricted to 4 gigabytes. No zip/condensed files, no hard copies accepted. If resubmitting, the latest version is accepted and previous submissions are null and void. Ensure submission status is indicated as complete. Late tenders will not be accepted.

Mandatory returnables at closing (disqualifiable if missing or incomplete):

• Annexure A: Authorisation Form
• Annexure B: Acknowledgement Form
• Annexure C: Tenderer's Particulars
• Annexure D: Integrity Pact Declaration Form
• Annexure E: CPA for local goods/services (if applicable)
• Annexure F: CPA(IG) for imported goods/services (if applicable)
• Annexures G1-G4: SBD 6.2 Declaration for Local Production and Content and supporting schedules
• Annexure H: SBD 1 Invitation to Bid
• Annexure I: SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form
• Annexure J: SBD 4 Bidders Disclosure

Non-disqualifiable returnables (must be submitted at closing or within 5 working days if requested):

• Tax Evaluation Questionnaire (Annexure K)
• Employment Equity compliance proof (if designated employer)
• CIDB grading proof (if applicable, within 21 working days)
• NEC3 Term Service Contract, completed
• Pricing Schedule (PDF and Excel)
• Additional documents (ECSA/SACPCMP/CVs/permits/licenses) if applicable

Returnables required prior to contract award:

• CSD registration (CSD number/report)
• COIDA certificate of good standing or proof of application
• Quality, safety, environmental documents as per scope
• Due diligence financial statements (latest approved annual financial statements, public interest score, ITA34C for non-audited entities)

Mandatory returnables at closing (disqualifiable): Authorisation Form (Annexure A), Acknowledgement Form (Annexure B), Tenderer's Particulars (Annexure C), Integrity Pact Declaration (Annexure D), CPA for local goods/services (Annexure E), CPA(IG) for imported goods/services (Annexure F), SBD 6.2 Declaration for Local Production and Content (Annexures G1-G4), SBD 1 Invitation to Bid (Annexure H), SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form (Annexure I), SBD 4 Bidders Disclosure (Annexure J). Non-disqualifiable returnables: Tax Evaluation Questionnaire, Employment Equity compliance proof, CIDB grading (if applicable), NEC3 Term Service Contract, Pricing Schedule (PDF and Excel), additional documents (ECSA/SACPCMP/CVs/permits), CSD registration, COIDA certificate, quality/safety/environmental documents, due diligence financial statements. Specific goals evidence required for evaluation but non-disqualifiable.

Evaluation follows the 80/20 preferential point system. Prices are scored out of 80 points; specific goals (B-BBEE) are scored out of 20 points. Functionality requirements are applicable with a threshold of 75%; tenderers not meeting the threshold are disqualified. Price evaluation includes VAT, correction of arithmetical errors, exclusion of contingencies, adjustments for variations, Net Present Value comparison, and unconditional discounts. Specific goals are scored per PPPFA; failure to submit evidence results in 0 points for that goal but not disqualification. Ranking is by total points (price + specific goals). Objective criteria are applicable; Eskom may award to a tenderer other than the highest scoring if objective criteria justify. Reverse e-auction is not applicable.

Methodology not explicitly detailed in the tender document. However, tenderers must address SDL&I objectives including transformation, local procurement content, procurement from black-owned entities, job creation, and skills development. Skills development targets: Safety Officer (2, Grade 12 or equivalent, registration with professional body), Welders (2, Grade 12 or trade test), Plastic Welders (2, Grade 12 or certificate). Tenderers must take full responsibility for costs of skills development; Eskom will not contribute. Penalty of 2% of contract value for failure to meet SDL&I obligations; 2% of every invoice retained as security until obligations fulfilled.

Quality requirements per Eskom Specification 240-105658000, Category 3. Tenderers must provide documented QMS that complies with ISO 9001 (not necessarily certified), including QMS manual, quality policy, quality objectives, control of documented information, control of nonconforming outputs, corrective action, internal audit. Must provide evidence of QMS in operation: organization chart and responsibility matrix, control of externally provided processes. Must submit a draft Contract Quality Plan specific to the scope (Ref ISO 10005). Must submit a draft/example of an Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) or Quality Control Plan (QCP) for similar work. Post-award: Contract Execution and Supplier Quality Performance Monitoring apply.

Pricing schedule/BOQ must be submitted in PDF and Excel format. Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for variations, and compared on Net Present Value basis. Unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts applied at payment. Local procurement content must be separated into components as per the Price Schedule.

Pricing: Prices are evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for variations, and compared on Net Present Value basis. Unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts applied at payment.

Payment terms: For contracts below R50 million (incl. VAT), Eskom pays within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices. For contracts above R50 million, payment within 60 days.

Security: Performance bond (X13) is a secondary option in the NEC contract; no specific security required for this tender.

Due diligence: Tenderers must submit latest approved annual financial statements (not draft) of the tendering company, including signed director's report, auditor's/reviewer's/compiler's report, statement of financial position, comprehensive income, changes in equity, cash flows, and notes. For non-audited entities, also public interest score and ITA34C for current and previous years. For JV/SPV, each partner must submit its own financial statements.

Mandatory contractual requirement: CSD registration (CSD number/report).

B-BBEE: Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required to claim preference points. For entities with annual revenue ≤ R10 million, sworn affidavit acceptable; for revenue ≤ R50 million, QSE scorecard or sworn affidavit if 51% black-owned; for revenue > R50 million, valid B-BBEE certificate.

Tax: Tax clearance certificate or SARS e-filing PIN required for local tenderers; foreign tenderers with SA footprint must provide certified tax clearance; foreign suppliers with no SA footprint complete SBD1 but no tax proof required.

Employment Equity: Designated employers must provide proof of compliance with Employment Equity Act, including submission of EE report to Department of Labour.

COIDA: Original certificate of good standing or proof of application from Compensation Fund (South African tenderers only).

Local content: Designated sectors: Steel Conveyance Pipes (100% local content), Plastic Pipes HDPE (100% local content). SBD 6.2 and Annexures G2-G4 must be completed if applicable.

Eligibility: Tenderers must not be restricted from doing business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies, not on international sanctions list, not on Tender Defaulters list, not restricted by National Treasury or Eskom, no conflict of interest, not subcontracting 100% of scope.

B-BBEE points for 80/20 system: Level 1 = 20, Level 2 = 18, Level 3 = 14, Level 4 = 12, Level 5 = 8, Level 6 = 6, Level 7 = 4, Level 8 = 2, Non-compliant = 0. Documents required to claim points: valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, proof of ownership/shareholding, certified ID copies of shareholders, proof of disability (if applicable), consolidated certificate for JV/consortium. Failure to submit evidence results in 0 points for specific goals but not disqualification. B-BBEE improvement plan required within 30 days of contract signing; specific migration milestones for lower levels.

Safety requirements: Must comply with Matla power station safety file requirements; no work commences until safety file approved by site Contract Custodian and OHS professional. Must submit OHS Plan, OHS Baseline Risk Assessment, valid COIDA letter of good standing, OHS policy signed by CEO (complying with OHS Act Section 7), or ISO 45001 certificate as alternative. COIDA certificate of good standing or proof of application required (South African tenderers only).

Environmental requirements: Must complete Environmental Contractors Assessment Form and sign Contractors commitment and indemnity letter. Must adhere to Contract Manager's Environmental Aspect and Impact register. Environmental documents may be required as per scope of work and attached Environment Requirements.

Contract will be NEC3 Term Service Contract with Main Option A (priced contract with price list) and W1 dispute resolution procedure. Secondary options: X1 (Price Adjustment for inflation), X2 (Change in the Law), X13 (Performance Bond), X17 (Low Service Damage), X18 (Limitation of Liability), X19 (Task Order), and Z (Additional conditions of Contract). Mandatory contractual requirement: CSD registration. Additional contractual requirements: SHEQ and SDL&I. Contractual requirements are assessed after evaluation and ranking; failure to meet them may render the tenderer non-responsive and ineligible for award.

SDL&I objectives: Transformation (B-BBEE improvement plan within 30 days of contract), Local Procurement Content (target 100%), Procurement from Black-owned entities (target 15% from EME/QSE with 51% black ownership, preferably local to site), Jobs creation/retention, Skills development (Safety Officers, Welders, Plastic Welders). SDL&I commitments form part of contractual obligations. SDL&I plan to be submitted within 28 days after contract award. Designated sectors: Steel Conveyance Pipes (100% local content), Plastic Pipes HDPE (100% local content). Penalty of 2% of contract value for failure to meet SDL&I obligations; 2% of every invoice retained as security.

Eligibility criteria: Tenderers must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies. Ineligible if: nationality on international sanctions list; submitting more than one tender; JV/consortium without joint and several liability; conflict of interest; signed by non-authorised persons; restricted by National Treasury; on Tender Defaulters list; restricted by Eskom; subcontracting 100% of scope. Tenderers must meet eligibility criteria or be disqualified.

Functionality requirements applicable with threshold 75%. Prices scored out of 80 points, specific goals out of 20 points under 80/20 system. Price evaluation includes VAT, arithmetical corrections, exclusions of contingencies, adjustments for variations, NPV comparison, unconditional discounts considered. Specific goals scored per PPPFA. Ranking by total points. Objective criteria applicable; Eskom may award to other than highest scoring if justified. Reverse e-auction not applicable.