Supply and delivery of 100% locally produced clothing PPE – southern grid (ntcsa)

The document is Annexure B, an Acknowledgement Form for Eskom OHS legal and other requirements. It is part of a tender for the supply and delivery of PPE in the Southern Grid.

Returnable documents: the Annexure B Acknowledgement Form for Eskom OHS legal and other requirements must be completed, signed by an authorised person (CEO/Director/Managing Director), and submitted with the bid. The form must be signed in the presence of two witnesses.

The bidder must complete and sign the Annexure B Acknowledgement Form, confirming understanding and acceptance of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements. The bidder must agree to penalties for non-conformance. The bidder must be willing to undergo Eskom's induction processes. No other eligibility criteria are stated in the document.

The tender is for the supply and delivery of PPE in the Southern Grid. The document provided is Annexure B, an Acknowledgement Form for Eskom OHS legal and other requirements. No further technical specifications are provided in the source text.

The bidder must comply with the following OHS documents when working at or rendering a service to Eskom: Eskom Contractor Health and Safety requirements standard 32-136, the OHS specification/requirements provided, the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, and the Compensation for Occupational Diseases and Illnesses Act 130 of 1993. After contract award, the bidder must align its processes to Eskom's OHS requirements (policies, procedures, standards). The main supplier is accountable for managing its contractors/suppliers, ensuring they have adequate resources and competencies, and monitoring them through audits and assessments for OHS compliance. Non-conformances by contractors/suppliers are dealt with directly with the main supplier under performance and penalty processes. Eskom may request testimonials/references and contact details of previous clients, including Eskom, for similar work.

Supply and delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and workwear to Southern Grid on an as and when required basis. Pre-contract award quality requirements apply, with Category 3 selected. Site assessment applicability must be indicated.

Returnable documents: Form A (Tender & Contract Quality Requirements for 240-105658000 and ISO 9001) must be completed and signed by the tenderer to acknowledge and accept Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements. No other returnable forms are stated in the document.

Bidders must complete and sign Form A to acknowledge and accept Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements as per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001 Standard. No other eligibility criteria are stated in the document.

Supply and delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and workwear to Southern Grid on an as and when required basis. The tenderer must select the applicable pre-contract award quality category; Category 3 is indicated as applicable. Site assessment applicability must be indicated.

The tenderer must indicate applicability of ISO 9001 clauses and quality principles, including context of the organisation, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluations, and improvement.

The tenderer must complete and sign Form A to acknowledge and accept Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements as per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001 Standard. The form requires indicating applicability of pre-contract award quality requirements (Category 3 selected), post-contract award clauses (contract execution, supplier quality performance monitoring, supplier quality audit), standard conditions (Eskom rights of access, rights to information, preservation, quality audits related conditions, management of nonconformities, special processes), and ISO 9001 clauses and quality principles.

No specific compliance requirements are stated in the document.

The tenderer must complete and sign Form A to acknowledge and accept Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements as per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001 Standard. The form includes pre-contract award quality requirements, post-contract award clauses (contract execution, supplier quality performance monitoring, supplier quality audit), and standard conditions (quality audits related conditions).

Supply and delivery of PPE in the Southern Grid, with a detailed bill of quantities for clothing items.

No eligibility criteria specified

Scope: supply and delivery of PPE (personal protective equipment) in the Southern Grid.

Items: clothing items including dust coats, artisan boiler suits, acid/alkali jackets, thermal jackets, rainwear, shirts, and trousers, in various sizes.

Quantities: per the BOQ spreadsheet, quantities range from 1 to 102 units per line item.

Delivery: all items limited to 50 km; except clothing delivery allowed from warehouse to Bloemfontein.

No specific requirements found

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No specific eligibility criteria are stated in the provided document. Bidders should be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and hold a valid tax clearance, as is standard for Eskom tenders, but these are not explicitly mentioned in the extracted text.

The bill of quantities lists clothing items with material numbers, sizes, and quantities. Categories include dust coats, artisan boiler suits, acid/alkali jackets, clean condition jackets, operating jackets, thermal jackets, rainwear, work shirts (long and short sleeve), men's shirts (long and short sleeve), and trousers (ladies and men). Sizes range from 82 cm to 157 cm for coveralls and shirts, and from 32 to 52 for trousers. Quantities per line item range from 1 to 102 units. Delivery is a separate line item.

The pricing schedule is an unpriced bill of quantities listing clothing items with material numbers, sizes, and quantities. Bidders must insert rates and totals. Delivery is a separate line item, limited to 50 km for all items except clothing, which may be delivered from warehouse to Bloemfontein.

Pricing is to be completed on the unpriced bill of quantities. The BOQ shows quantities and unit of measure (EA for items, Km for delivery) with rate and total columns to be filled by the bidder. Delivery is limited to 50 km for all items, except clothing delivery is allowed from warehouse to Bloemfontein. The total is currently 0.00.

The scope is the supply and delivery of PPE, specifically foot protection (socks) in various sizes and materials, as per the bill of quantities. Delivery is limited to a 50km radius for all items, except clothing, which may be delivered from a warehouse to Bloemfontein.

The tender covers the supply and delivery of PPE, specifically foot protection items (socks) in various sizes and materials, as detailed in the bill of quantities. Quantities range from 8 to 150 units per line item. Delivery is limited to a 50km radius for all items, except clothing, which may be delivered from a warehouse to Bloemfontein.

The tender covers the supply and delivery of head and face protection PPE items for the Southern Grid. Delivery is limited to 50 km for all items, except clothing which may be delivered from warehouse to Bloemfontein.

Scope: Supply and delivery of head and face protection PPE items for the Southern Grid.

Items include: industrial dust/mist goggles (clear and gray), soft bush hats (navy blue, sizes S to XL), three-point safety helmets, full-face chemical respirator masks, earmuffs and earplugs (various types), cutting/grinding and chemical face shields, LV switching shield, gas welding and protective spectacles (various tints), visitor spectacles, safety helmet stickers, three-point chin straps, and sun brim visors for safety hats.

Quantities per item range from 3 to 196 units, with a total of 22 line items.

Delivery: All items limited to 50 km; except clothing delivery allowed from warehouse to Bloemfontein.

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The tender covers the supply and delivery of safety footwear in the Southern Grid. The bill of quantities lists the following categories:

• Safety boots: lace-up boots in black/brown (sizes 3–13), steel-toe or carbon-fibre boots (sizes 3–13), and carbon-fibre white boots (sizes 5–10). Quantities range from 1 to 39 per size.
• Gum boots: knee-height, black, steel-toe, sizes 3–12. Quantities range from 1 to 20 per size.
• Safety shoes: lace-up black/brown (sizes 3–9) and steel-toe or carbon-fibre (sizes 3–9). Quantities range from 1 to 7 per size.
• Delivery: all items limited to 50 km, except clothing delivery allowed from warehouse to Bloemfontein.

The pricing schedule is an unpriced bill of quantities listing safety footwear items (boots, gum boots, shoes) with quantities and units of measure. Bidders must insert rates and totals. A delivery line item (1 km) is included; delivery is limited to 50 km, except clothing delivery from warehouse to Bloemfontein.

Pricing is to be submitted on the unpriced bill of quantities. Rates are to be entered for each line item (per unit of measure, EA). A delivery line item is included (1 km) for the delivery charge. No other financial requirements (e.g., bonds, guarantees, payment terms) are stated.

The bill of quantities lists PPE items with material numbers, categories, short descriptions, quantities, and units of measure. Items include: chemical aprons (700 mm x 1.1 m), cotton gloves, industrial safety harnesses in sizes S and XL, fall arrest system kits in various sizes, insect repellent gel sticks and aerosol fabric repellent, yellow acid-proof chemical suits in sizes S, L, XL, and XXXL, freezer suits in sizes M, XL, and 4XL, sunscreen with SPF 40+, and high-visibility nylon vests in multiple types (employee at work, evacuation, fire protection, first aid, management, transport) across sizes S to 3XL. Quantities range from 1 to 293 units per line item.

The pricing schedule is an unpriced bill of quantities listing PPE items with material numbers, categories, short descriptions, quantities, and units of measure. Bidders must insert a rate and total for each line item. Delivery is limited to a 50 km radius for all items, except clothing, which may be delivered from a warehouse to Bloemfontein.

Bidders must price each line item on the unpriced bill of quantities, providing a rate and total for each PPE item. Delivery is limited to a 50 km radius for all items, except clothing, which may be delivered from a warehouse to Bloemfontein.

Eskom representative: Sithelwa Mdlalo. Date issued: 06.08.2026.

Returnable documents — all must be completed, signed and submitted with the tender:

• Quality Method Statement based on scope (Method Statement Template Ref 240-126469599).
• Quality Policy approved by top management.
• Quality Objectives approved by top management.
• Organization chart and responsibility matrix, including the quality management function/role.
• Documented information for control of externally provided processes, products and services, including criteria for evaluation, selection, monitoring and re-evaluation of external providers.
• Form A, completed and signed.

Bidders must submit objective evidence of a documented QMS that complies with ISO 9001 (certification not mandatory).

Quality requirements are evaluated as Category 4 deliverables, with each item scored as 1 point. Sections A, B and E each contribute to the total score. Bidders must meet the quality requirements to be evaluated.

Bidders must provide objective evidence of a documented QMS that complies with ISO 9001 (certification not mandatory). Required evidence includes:

• Quality Method Statement based on scope (Method Statement Template Ref 240-126469599).
• Quality Policy approved by top management.
• Quality Objectives approved by top management.
• Documented information for defined roles, responsibilities and authorities, including an organization chart and responsibility matrix that includes the quality management function/role (ISO 9001:2015 Clause 5.3).
• Documented information for control of externally provided processes, products and services, including criteria for evaluation, selection, monitoring of performance, and re-evaluation of external providers (ISO 9001:2015 Clause 8.4).
• Form A, completed and signed.

Bidders must have a documented QMS that complies with ISO 9001 (certification not mandatory). No other eligibility criteria (e.g., CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level) are stated in the provided document.

The tender is for the supply and delivery of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the Southern Grid. The BOQ covers body, arm and hand protection items including aprons, gloves, safety harnesses, fall arrest systems, chemical protective suits, freezer suits, sunscreen, and high-visibility vests in various types, sizes, and quantities. Delivery is restricted to a 50 km radius, except clothing which may be delivered from a warehouse to Bloemfontein.

The Bill of Quantities lists items under the category Body, arm and Hand Protection. Items include chemical aprons, cotton gloves, safety harnesses (S, XL), fall arrest kits (large, medium, small), insect repellent gel stick and aerosol, acid-proof chemical suits (sizes L, XL, XXXL), freezer suits (4XL, M, XL), sunscreen SPF 40+, high-visibility vests and suits in various colours and sizes (e.g., employee at work, fire protection, first aid, transport, evacuation), and high-visibility vests for fire protection and first aid. Quantities per item are specified in the BOQ, with a total required quantity for each line item. Delivery of all items is limited to 50 km, except clothing delivery allowed from warehouse to Bloemfontein.

The document does not specify eligibility criteria such as CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level, or CIDB grading. Bidders should note that the risk assessment references Eskom's internal procedures and legal requirements, but no formal pre-qualification criteria are stated in the provided content.

Cell A3: Occupational Health and Safety Baseline risk assessment template

The tender document provided is a method statement template, not the full tender pack. No submission channel, format, or disqualification conditions are stated. Bidders must complete and submit the method statement template as part of their bid, covering the required sections as outlined.

No evaluation criteria are stated in the provided document. The method statement template suggests that bidders must demonstrate their approach to scope, objectives, customer focus, competency, infrastructure, leadership, risk management, process improvement, data analysis, and relationship management.

The document is a method statement template for the supply and delivery of PPE in the Southern Grid. Bidders must provide details on: scope of work, objectives, customer needs identification, skills and training required, PPE required for execution, tools and equipment needed, organisational mission and values, risk identification and mitigation, process improvement actions, data collection and analysis, and stakeholder management including supplier selection and monitoring.

No specific compliance requirements (e.g., CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE, CIDB) are stated in the provided document.

The tender is for the supply and delivery of personal protective equipment (PPE), specifically safety footwear, in the Southern Grid. The bill of quantities lists various types of safety boots, shoes, and gum boots with specified sizes and quantities. Delivery is restricted to a 50 km radius for all items, except clothing which may be delivered from a warehouse to Bloemfontein.

Returnable documents: all standard Eskom tender forms must be completed and submitted, including the Invitation to Bid (SBD 1), Pricing Schedule (SBD 3), Declaration of Interest (SBD 4), Preference Points Claim (SBD 6.1), Declaration for Local Production and Content (SBD 6.2), Contract Form (SBD 7), Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management Practices (SBD 8), and Certificate of Independent Bid Determination (SBD 9).

The document does not specify evaluation criteria such as scoring split, minimum qualifying thresholds, or preference point system. Bidders must complete the standard preference points claim form (SBD 6.1) as part of the submission.

The tender covers the supply and delivery of safety footwear (boots and shoes) and gum boots in various sizes and specifications, including steel toe, carbon fibre, and standard safety versions. Quantities per item are listed in the bill of quantities. Delivery is limited to a 50 km radius for all items, except clothing which may be delivered from a warehouse to Bloemfontein.

This is a Supplier Quality Management specification (240-105658000, Revision 4, QM 58) issued by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Procurement and Supply Chain Management. It defines the minimum quality requirements for all existing and potential Eskom suppliers and sub-suppliers, covering quality plans, contract quality plans, quality control plans, pre- and post-contract award quality requirements, and standard conditions.

Closing date: 01 July 2026 (as stated in the document).

No briefing, site visit or clarification deadlines are stated in the document.

Department: Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.

Compiled by: Sipho A Sambo, Middle Manager (Acting), Supplier Quality Management.

Supported by: Bathusi Montwedi, Senior Manager (Acting), Procurement and Supply Chain Management.

Authorized by: Gerhard Van Der Walt, General Manager (Acting), Procurement and Corporate Services.

No email, phone or submission address is stated in the document.

Returnable documents: Form A (Tender and Contract Quality Requirements for Supplier Quality Management Specification 240-105658000/QM 58 and ISO 9001) must be completed, signed and returned with the other returnables listed in the List of Tender Returnable document (240-12248652).

Supplier quality requirements are classified into four categories (Category 1, 2, 3, 4); only one category applies per procurement. The applicable category is indicated in Form A, and suppliers must submit the quality documentation required for that category.

Category 1 minimum returnables: signed Form A; valid ISO 9001 (or applicable) QMS certificate; latest internal and external audit reports including nonconformities and corrective actions; documented information on roles, responsibilities and authorities; draft contract quality plan per ISO 10005; draft or example ITP/QCP for similar work; documented information for control of externally provided processes, products and services; records of management review meetings.

Category 2 minimum returnables: signed Form A; objective evidence of a developed, implemented and maintained QMS compliant with ISO 9001 (approved/signed copies of QMS manual, quality policy, quality objectives, control of documented information, internal audit procedure, control of nonconforming outputs, nonconformity and corrective action procedure); latest internal audit reports; draft contract quality plan per ISO 10005; example ITP/QCP; documented information for control of externally provided processes; documented information on roles, responsibilities and authorities; management review meeting records.

Specific requirements per tender are selected using the List of Tender Returnable documents (240-12248652); additional scope-specific requirements may be listed from E2 onwards in Section E.

Returnable documents include Form A (Tender and Contract Quality Requirements for Supplier Quality Management Specification 240-105658000/QM 58 and ISO 9001) and other documents listed in the List of Tender Returnable (240-12248652).

Quality criteria for evaluation, selection, supplier/vendor registration, assessment, performance monitoring and auditing of suppliers are defined in this specification.

Supplier quality requirements are classified into four categories (Category 1, 2, 3, 4); only one category applies per procurement process. The applicable category is indicated in Form A, and suppliers must prepare and submit quality documentation per the selected category using the List of Tender Returnable documents.

Supplier capability and capacity assessment is required (section 4.2).

References include the Tender Evaluation Scorecard (240-168873697) and the Guideline for QM 58 Selection Criteria (240-125473040).

This specification (240-105658000, Revision 4, QM 58) sets the minimum quality requirements for all existing and potential Eskom suppliers and sub-suppliers.

Suppliers must develop, implement, maintain and continually improve a quality management system (QMS) based on ISO 9001.

The specification applies throughout Eskom Holdings Limited divisions, its subsidiaries, suppliers and sub-suppliers, and forms part of all Eskom RFIs, RFQs and RFPs, including contracts for procurement of products and services.

Suppliers must comply with the latest editions of ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems – Requirements) and ISO 10005 (Guidelines for Quality Plans).

Informative references include ISO 9000, ISO 10006, ISO 9004, Eskom SHEQ Policy (32-727), Eskom Procurement and Supply Chain Management Policy (32-1033) and Procedure (32-1034), PPPFA, CIDB 1004, IAEA GS-R-3.1, and SANS 10845-1.

Suppliers must complete and sign Form A (Sections A and E) to acknowledge, accept and commit to comply with the Eskom Supplier Quality requirements and ISO 9001.

Suppliers must inform Eskom of any proposed changes to the QMS or staff that affect the quality system prior to implementation.

Main suppliers must develop and implement a performance management programme for sub-suppliers, including verification of QMS, audits and surveillances, assessment of CQPs and QCPs, nonconformity and defect management, inspection and test plans, risk management, documentation, and awareness/communication.

Method statements are required as part of the quality documentation. A Method Statement Template (240-126469599) is referenced. Suppliers must submit method statements as part of the quality returnables, and these must be reviewed and accepted by Eskom prior to commencement of work.

Quality management requirements: suppliers must develop, implement, maintain and continually improve a QMS based on ISO 9001. Quality plans, contract quality plans (CQPs) and quality control plans (QCPs/ITPs) are required. CQPs must comply with ISO 10005 and be submitted prior to the initial scope of work kick-off or pre-fabrication meeting, whichever is earlier. QCPs/ITPs must be reviewed and accepted by Eskom before work commences; changes require Eskom agreement. Quality kick-off meetings and mandatory pre-inspection meetings will be held. Eskom may appoint resident quality inspectors and any inspection agency; suppliers must provide workspace at no cost. Nonconformities must be managed, and special processes (e.g., welding, NDT) require qualified personnel.

No pricing schedule, rates, bill of quantities or payment schedule is stated in the document.

No pricing format, bonds, guarantees, payment terms or financial capacity thresholds are stated in the document.

ISO 9001 certification: suppliers and sub-suppliers must have a valid ISO 9001 (or applicable) certificate from an accredited certification body, unless specifically excluded per the quality category (Category 1, 2, 3 or 4).

QMS compliance: suppliers must have a fully developed, documented, implemented, reviewed and maintained QMS compliant with ISO 9001 or an applicable standard.

Sub-supplier compliance: the same QMS requirements apply to sub-suppliers whose scope includes design, development, manufacturing, maintenance, testing, storage, delivery, installation, commissioning or project management.

Form A: must be completed and signed to acknowledge and accept the quality requirements.

B-BBEE: no specific B-BBEE level or preference point system is stated in the document.

CSD, tax clearance, CIDB grading, CIPC registration: not stated in the document.

The specification references the Eskom Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Policy (32-727) as an informative reference. No specific OHS requirements, safety plans or HSE compliance details are stated in the document.

Contract execution: the supplier must submit a scope-specific Contract Quality Plan (CQP) and monthly quality reports within 30 days. The specification also includes revision history and development team details.

Standard conditions include: rights of access for Eskom and its agents; Eskom rights to information; preservation requirements; quality audit conditions; management of nonconformities and nonconforming outputs; and special processes (e.g., welding, NDT).

Supplier and sub-supplier QMS requirements: formal QMS conforming to ISO 9001; valid ISO 9001 certificate unless excluded; documented QMS; sub-supplier QMS oversight; change notification to Eskom; performance management programme for sub-suppliers.

Quality criteria for evaluation, selection, registration, assessment, performance monitoring and auditing of suppliers are defined. Supplier quality requirements are classified into four categories (Category 1, 2, 3, 4); only one category applies per procurement. The applicable category is indicated in Form A, and suppliers must submit the quality documentation required for that category. Supplier capability and capacity assessment is required. References include the Tender Evaluation Scorecard (240-168873697) and the Guideline for QM 58 Selection Criteria (240-125473040).

NTCSA invites tenders for the supply and delivery of PPE in the Southern Grid. Tender number E3546NTCSASG, issue date 18 September 2026, closing date 15 October 2026 at 10h00am, validity period 120 days. Open invitation to tender. Enquiry documents free of charge. Standard Conditions of Tender available at www.ntcsa.co.za.

Closing date and time: 15 October 2026 at 10h00am.

Clarification meeting (non-compulsory): 23 September 2026 at 13:00 via MS Teams. Tenderers must confirm attendance with the NTCSA Representative, stating name, position and contact details of each attendee. Meeting ID: 319 357 163 677 243, Passcode: 6Wy9so7F.

Clarification queries must be submitted 10 working days before the tender deadline.

Tender validity period: 120 days from closing date.

Non-compulsory clarification meeting on 23/09/2026 at 13:00 via MS Teams. Tenderers must confirm attendance with the NTCSA Representative, providing names, positions and contact details of attendees. Meeting ID: 319 357 163 677 243, Passcode: 6Wy9so7F. Clarification queries must be submitted 10 working days before the tender deadline. Tenderers must check the Eskom tender bulletin regularly for addendums.

NTCSA Representative: Goodwill Mazibuko, Tel: 036 438 2188, E-mail: [email protected].

Escalation: Procurement Manager Ayanda Velani, then Middle/Senior Manager Procurement, and only as last resort NTCSA CEO or Eskom Group CEO.

All queries and clarifications must be addressed in writing to the NTCSA Representative. Tenderers must not contact any other NTCSA employee regarding the tender.

Submission channel: electronic only, via the NTCSA E-tendering site (https://eTendering.eskom.co.za). No hard copies accepted. Documents must be uploaded under Technical, Commercial, Financial and Other folders. PDF and Excel formats required; price list in both PDF and Excel. File limits: 50MB per file, 900MB total per submission. No zip/compressed files. If resubmitting, only the latest version is accepted; earlier submissions become void. Submission status must be marked complete. Tenders must be submitted before the closing time; the supplier is responsible for ensuring timely upload.

Returnable documents required at closing (disqualifiable if missing or incomplete):

• Authorisation Form A (authorises the signatory to bind the bidder)
• Acknowledgement Form B
• Tenderer's Particulars C
• Integrity Declaration Form D (commits to the NTCSA Supplier Integrity Pact)
• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid) — signed cover page
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) — claims B-BBEE points under PPPFA
• SBD 4 (Bidders Disclosure) — discloses any state employment or connections

Returnables required at closing but non-disqualifiable (5 working days to correct):

• Tax Clearance Certificate (if not providing SARS e-filing PIN or CSD profile)
• Tax Evaluation questionnaire (to determine personal service provider status for PAYE)
• SBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content)
• Specific Goals evidence (if not submitted, scores zero)
• Employment Equity Act compliance proof (for designated employers, SA tenderers only)

Returnables required for evaluation (score zero if not submitted):

• Functionality/Technical documents (attached in Technical folder)

Additional documents:

• E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement
• Pricing Schedule/BOQ (must be completed in full for each category)
• Lease agreement or other contract (if applicable)
• Additional documents (ECSA/SACPCMP/CVs/permits/licenses if applicable)
• Standard Terms and Conditions
• Supplier Non-Disclosure Agreement
• SD&L Undertaking
• Insurance deductibles
• CSD registration proof (mandatory contractual requirement)
• Safety and quality documents (attached in SHEQ folder)
• Audited financial statements (previous 18 months or last year; start-ups exempt)

JV/consortium additional documents:

• Letter of intent to form JV or valid JV agreement (with rights, obligations, profit-sharing ratios)
• Written confirmation that JV operates as a single business entity for contract duration
• Details of a single designated bank account in the JV's name

Disqualification risks:

• Any disqualifiable returnable missing, incomplete or unsigned at closing
• Tenders received after closing time, regardless of reason
• BOQ for a category not completed in full
• Tenders signed by unauthorised persons
• Alternative tenders (not allowed)
• Subcontracting 100% of the scope of work
• Conflict of interest, restricted by National Treasury, on Tender Defaulters list, or flagged supplier
• Nationality of a country on international sanctions lists
• More than one tender (except for size-limit resubmissions clearly marked as not alternative)
• JV/consortium agreement not stating joint and several liability

Tender validity: 120 days from closing date. If NTCSA extends validity, tenderers may not modify their tender; modification leads to disqualification.

No public opening of tenders; prices will not be read out.

Returnable documents required at tender closing (disqualifiable): Authorisation Form A, Acknowledgement Form B, Tenderer's Particulars C, Integrity Declaration Form D, SBD 1 Invitation to Bid, SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim, SBD 4 Bidders Disclosure. Non-disqualifiable returnables: Tax Clearance Certificate, Tax Evaluation questionnaire, SBD 6.2 Declaration for Local Production and Content, Specific Goals evidence, Employment Equity compliance proof. Returnables required for evaluation: Specific Goals, Functionality/Technical documents. Additional documents for JV: letter of intent, JV agreement, single bank account confirmation. Also required: E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement, pricing schedule/BOQ, lease agreement, additional documents (ECSA/SACPCMP/CVs/permits), standard terms and conditions, supplier non-disclosure agreement, SD&L undertaking, insurance deductibles, CSD registration proof, safety and quality documents, audited financial statements (if applicable).

Evaluation stages:

1. Eligibility and basic compliance (CSD registration, no restrictions, complete submission).
2. Functionality/Technical evaluation — weighted scorecard, minimum threshold 75%.
3. Price evaluation — scored out of 80 points.
4. Specific Goals (B-BBEE) — scored out of 20 points under PPPFA 80/20 system.

Functionality criteria (Technical 100% weighting, minimum threshold 75%):

• Product technical data sheets for all BOQ line items (40%)
• Standard compliance certificates (e.g. SANS, EN, CE, ANSI) with SABS-approved certificates of compliance (15%)
• Letter of support from manufacturer on letterhead, not older than five years, for all designated products (20%)
• Stock keeping/warehousing — written proof that supplier/distributor keeps stock of all PPE as per NTCSA requirements (25%)

Failure to meet the 75% minimum threshold leads to immediate disqualification.

Price evaluation:

• Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for variations, compared on Net Present Value.
• Unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts applied at payment only.
• Prices scored out of 80 points.

Specific Goals (B-BBEE) points under 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.
• If no evidence submitted for a Specific Goal, bidder scores 0 for that goal but is not disqualified.

Ranking and award:

• Contract awarded to highest-scoring supplier per category.
• Categories and contract value allocation: Category 1 Clothing (56.89%), Category 2 Foot protection (3.75%), Category 3 Body, Arm and Hand Protection (11.48%), Category 4 Head and Face Protection (10.28%), Category 5 Footwear (17.60%).
• NTCSA may award multiple categories to one supplier if ranked highest, subject to operational requirements and value for money.
• If a category receives no successful tender, the enquiry will be re-issued for that category.

Scope: Supply and delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the Southern Grid.

Categories (each with its own BOQ):

• Category 1: Clothing
• Category 2: Foot protection
• Category 3: Body, Arm and Hand Protection
• Category 4: Head and Face Protection
• Category 5: Footwear

Bidders may tender for one or more categories; the tender may be awarded per category or as a whole.

Technical requirements (evaluated under functionality):

• Product technical data sheets for all BOQ line items per category.
• Standard compliance certificates (e.g. SANS, EN, CE, ANSI) with SABS-approved certificates of compliance as per PPE specification.
• Letter of support from manufacturer on letterhead, not older than five years, for all designated products.
• Proof of stock keeping/warehousing capability to hold stock of all PPE as per NTCSA requirements.

Detailed technical documents are attached in the Technical folder of the tender advert.

Cataloguing: The successful tenderer may be required to provide cataloguing information per item after contract award; materials must be labelled per NTCSA labelling specifications. If cataloguing is required, a line item must be included in the Pricing Schedule; NTCSA will pay for cataloguing.

Tender submission via NTCSA E-tendering site. Documents uploaded under Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other folders. PDF and Excel formats, 50MB per file, 900MB total. No zip files, no hard copies. Latest submission accepted; earlier versions null and void. Submission status must be marked complete.

Audited financial statements for previous 18 months (or last year if not available) required for due diligence. JV/SPV participants must each submit statements. Start-ups formed within last 12 months exempt but must furnish statements for first year once available. Additional documents (ECSA/SACPCMP/CVs/permits/licenses) required if applicable to scope.

Quality compliance is an additional contractual requirement. Quality documents required as per scope of works, attached in the SHEQ folder of the tender advert. Standard compliance certificates (e.g. SANS, EN, CE, ANSI) with SABS-approved certificates of compliance are required for relevant products under functionality evaluation.

Pricing Schedule/BOQ attached in Financial folder. Must be completed in full for each category tendered; incomplete BOQ leads to disqualification from that category. Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for variations, compared on Net Present Value. Unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts applied at payment. Prices scored out of 80 points.

Pricing format: Pricing Schedule/BOQ attached in the Financial folder. BOQ must be completed in full for each category tendered; incomplete BOQ leads to disqualification from that category.

Price evaluation: inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for variations, compared on Net Present Value. Unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts applied at payment.

Payment terms:

• Contracts below R50,000,000 (incl. VAT): payment within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.
• Contracts above R50,000,000 (incl. VAT): payment within 60 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.

Security for performance: Not applicable.

Financial capacity: Audited financial statements for previous 18 months (or last year if not available) required for due diligence. JV/SPV participants must each submit statements. Start-ups formed within last 12 months exempt but must furnish statements for first year once available.

NTCSA reserves the right to negotiate with preferred bidders if tendered prices are not market-related.

Mandatory:

• CSD registration (CSD number/CSD report) — proof required at tender closing.
• Tax clearance: certified copy of tax clearance certificate required from local tenderers not providing SARS e-filing PIN for verification and from foreign tenderers with SA footprint not registered on CSD. Foreign suppliers with no SA footprint need not provide tax compliance proof.
• Tax Evaluation questionnaire to determine personal service provider status for PAYE.

B-bbee:

• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) and SBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content) required.
• Valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited), sworn affidavit (EME with revenue ≤ R10m, or QSE with revenue ≤ R50m and at least 51% Black owned), or CIPS affidavit required to claim preference points.
• Proof of ownership/shareholding (preferably CIPC), certified ID copies of shareholders, and proof of disability (where applicable) required.

Employment Equity:

• Designated employers must provide proof of compliance with the Employment Equity Act, including proof of submission of EE report to Department of Labour (SA tenderers only).

Eligibility:

• Must not be under restriction to do business with NTCSA or State-Owned Companies.
• Must not have nationality of a country on international sanctions lists (applies to subcontractors/suppliers too).
• Must not have conflict of interest (controlling partner/shareholder in common, or relationship giving access to another tenderer's information).
• Must not be restricted by National Treasury, on Tender Defaulters list, or flagged (Zondo Report, SIU, Eskom Supplier Integrity Pact breaches, PRECCA restricted suppliers).
• Must not subcontract 100% of scope.
• JV/consortium must be jointly and severally liable.

Other:

• SBD 4 (Bidders Disclosure) required.
• Integrity Declaration Form D (commits to Supplier Integrity Pact).
• SD&L Undertaking (objective criteria, condition for contract award).
• Health and safety, environmental, and quality compliance are additional contractual requirements (assessed after evaluation).

Specific goals scored out of 20 points under PPPFA 80/20 system. B-BBEE status level points: 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. Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required for contract award. Proof of ownership, ID copies, and disability proof required to claim preference points. Tenderer failing to provide documentation for preference points will not be disqualified but may only score out of 80 for price and 0 for specific goals.

Health and Safety requirements are additional contractual requirements. Safety documents required as per scope of works, attached in the SHEQ folder of the tender advert.

Environmental compliance is an additional contractual requirement.

Contract conditions: NEC3 Supply Short Contract.

Payment terms: 30 days for contracts below R50m (incl. VAT), 60 days for contracts above R50m (incl. VAT), from receipt of undisputed invoices.

Mandatory contractual requirement: proof of valid and current CSD registration.

Additional contractual requirements (assessed after evaluation and ranking, not evaluation criteria):

• Health and Safety requirements
• Environmental compliance
• Quality compliance
• Financial analysis (submission of financial statements)
• SDL&I Undertakings (objective criteria, condition for contract award)

Proof that the recommended tenderer meets contractual requirements must be submitted prior to contract award.

NTCSA reserves the right to negotiate with preferred bidders if tendered prices are not market-related.

Subcontracting with subsidiary companies is discouraged and may be interpreted as fronting; must be declared in tender documents.

Successful tenderer may be required to provide cataloguing information per item after contract award; materials must be labelled per NTCSA specifications. Cataloguing line item must be quoted; NTCSA pays for cataloguing.

Eligibility criteria: Tenderers must not be under restriction to do business with NTCSA or State-Owned Companies; must not have nationality of a country on international sanctions lists; must not submit more than one tender (except for size-limit resubmissions); JV/consortium must be jointly and severally liable; must not have conflict of interest; must be signed by authorised persons; must not be restricted by National Treasury, on Tender Defaulters list, flagged suppliers, or subcontract 100% of scope. Basic compliance requires meeting eligibility, submitting complete tender with commercial, financial and technical information, mandatory returnables, and CSD number.

Functionality criteria: Technical 100% weighting, minimum threshold 75%. Sub-factors: Product technical data sheets (40%), Standard compliance certificates (15%), Letter of support from manufacturer (20%), Stock keeping/warehousing (25%). Price evaluated out of 80 points, specific goals out of 20 points under PPPFA 80/20 system. B-BBEE points table provided. Ranking per category: Category 1 Clothing (56.89%), Category 2 Foot protection (3.75%), Category 3 Body, Arm and Hand Protection (11.48%), Category 4 Head and Face Protection (10.28%), Category 5 Footwear (17.60%). Contract awarded to highest points per category.

The contract is for the supply and delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and workwear to Southern Grid sites on an as-and-when-required basis. The goods are PPE and workwear as listed in the Price Schedule. Delivery is to Eskom Centre, 120 Henry Street, Bloemfontein, 9301.

Invoices for payment must be submitted to [email protected]. Finance Shared Services (FSS) contact centre: +27 11 800 5060 or [email protected]. Delivery site: Eskom Centre, 120 Henry Street, Bloemfontein, 9301.

Returnable documents: the completed Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1) with the offered total price, the Price Schedule (C2.2), and the Contract Data Part 2 completed by the supplier. Any deviations must be recorded in the Schedule of Deviations; no other deviations are valid. The offer must remain valid for the period stated in the Tender Data. Failure to submit a complete, signed offer may disqualify the bid.

The tender is evaluated on the basis of the offered price and compliance with the NEC3 Supply Short Contract conditions. No specific scoring split or preference point system is stated in the document. Bidders must accept the limitation of liability clauses (indirect/consequential loss limited to zero) and the delay damages of R300 per day. Bidders must be able to provide the insurances required in Insurance Table A.

Scope: supply and delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and workwear to Southern Grid sites on an as-and-when-required basis. Delivery point: Eskom Centre, 120 Henry Street, Bloemfontein, 9301. The technical specification document is titled 559-4005947_NTCSA PPE Specification_Rev1 and is available under the technical folder. Goods are ordered via Batch Orders; delivery dates are stated in each Purchase Order. Packaging: goods must be securely packaged and labelled with supplier name, purchase order number, and delivery date. Each delivery must be accompanied by a Delivery Note and a Packing List; goods must be jointly verified by the contractor and purchaser representatives. No deliveries via courier companies. Deliveries accepted only between 07:45 and 15:30 on weekdays; no weekend or holiday deliveries. The supplier must comply with Eskom's Cardinal Rules and Life Saving Rules; abuse may result in work being put on hold.

The contractor must include in its programme details of how the availability, management, and timely delivery of ordered materials will be achieved in accordance with Purchase Order requirements. Deliveries are made to the Purchaser's premises as stated in the Purchase Order. No deliveries may be arranged with courier companies.

Goods must be securely packaged using appropriate protective materials and labelled with supplier name, purchase order number, and delivery date. Each delivery must be accompanied by a Delivery Note and a Packing List. The contractor's and purchaser's representatives must jointly and physically verify delivered goods. Failure to comply may result in rejection of goods, delays, or additional costs, and may be treated as failure to provide the service.

The Price Schedule (C2.2) lists items with material numbers, short text descriptions, quantities, unit of measure, rate, and total. Rates and prices include all work and other things necessary to supply the item. The schedule includes safety boots, dust coats, coveralls, gloves, goggles, gum boots, safety harnesses, hats, helmets, jackets, rainwear, shirts, trousers, vests, and other PPE. The total of the Prices is entered in the Form of Offer and Acceptance.

Pricing: the Price Schedule (C2.2) lists items with material numbers, descriptions, quantities, unit of measure, rate, and total. Rates and prices include all work and other things necessary to supply the item. The offered total of the Prices (excl. VAT) is entered in the Form of Offer and Acceptance. Payment: the supplier assesses the amount due and applies for payment with a tax invoice addressed to the Purchaser. The assessment day is 30 days after receipt of invoice. Delay damages: R300 per day. Interest on late payment: zero. The supplier must provide a tax invoice in accordance with the Purchaser's procedures; late submission extends the payment period. The Purchaser's VAT number 4710303126 must appear on each invoice. Invoices must be submitted electronically as PDF, one invoice per PDF, to [email protected].

B-BBEE: bidders must maintain their B-BBEE status throughout the contract and submit a valid B-BBEE Verification Certificate from a SANAS-accredited agency annually. Any change in B-BBEE status must be notified within 7 days, with an updated certificate within 30 days; a decrease may lead to renegotiation or termination. VAT: bidders must be registered for VAT and include the Purchaser's VAT number on invoices. Insurance: bidders must provide the insurances listed in Insurance Table A (loss of or damage to goods, liability for property damage and bodily injury, employer's liability) from the starting date until delivery and between delivery and the defects date.

The supplier must comply with Eskom's NTCSA Cardinal Rules and the Life Saving Rules at all times. Abuse of Life Saving Rules may result in all allocated work being put on hold pending investigation. Cardinal Rules include: Rule 1 - open, isolate, test, earth, bond, and/or insulate before touch on plant operating above 1 000 V; Rule 2 - hook up at heights; Rule 3 - buckle up (seat belts); Rule 4 - be sober; Rule 5 - use a permit to work; Rule 6 - wear correct PPE; Rule 7 - report all accidents. Asbestos: the Purchaser ensures ambient air conforms to the OEL of 0.2 regulated asbestos fibres per ml (4-hour TWA) and short-term limit of 0.6 per ml (10-minute TWA). The Supplier may stop work and leave contaminated areas until declared safe. Asbestos removal is done by a registered contractor at the Purchaser's expense.

Contract type: NEC3 Supply Short Contract (April 2013) with additional Z-clauses. Governing law: English. Period for reply: 2 weeks. Defects date: 2 weeks after delivery; correction period: 1 week. Assessment day: 30 days after receipt of invoice. Delay damages: R300 per day. Interest on late payment: zero. Supplier's liability for indirect/consequential loss: limited to zero. Adjudicator: selected from ICE-SA Panel; if not agreed, appointed by AFSA. Tribunal: arbitration under the Rules of the Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa). Additional conditions: Z1 - no cession/delegation/assignment without written consent; Purchaser may cede to subsidiaries. Z2 - B-BBEE status changes must be notified within 7 days, updated certificate within 30 days; decrease may lead to renegotiation or termination. Z3 - no waiver unless agreed in writing. Z4 - tax invoice per Purchaser's procedures; late submission extends payment; include Purchaser's VAT number. Z5 - Purchaser's liability for indirect/consequential loss limited to R0.00. Z6 - termination if judicial management order granted. Z7 - termination if delay damages reach limits. Z8 - Prohibited Actions (coercive, collusive, corrupt, fraudulent, obstructive) may lead to termination. Z9 - Supplier to provide insurances per Insurance Table A; Purchaser per Table B. Z10 - Purchaser indemnifies Supplier against nuclear damage liabilities, with exceptions. Z11 - Asbestos: Purchaser ensures ambient air conforms to standards; Supplier may stop work if asbestos identified; removal by registered contractor at Purchaser's expense.

Supply and delivery of head and face protection PPE items as per the unpriced bill of quantities. Delivery limited to 50 km for all items, except clothing which may be delivered from warehouse to Bloemfontein.

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Scope: supply and delivery of head and face protection PPE items as per the unpriced bill of quantities.

Items include: industrial dust/mist goggles (clear and gray), soft bush hats (navy blue, sizes S to XL), safety helmets (three-point, 530-630 mm), full-face chemical respirator masks, earmuffs and earplugs (various types), cutting/grinding shields, face protectors for chemical and LV switching, safety spectacles (gas welding, indoor/outdoor, amber, visitors, wrap-around), safety helmet stickers, three-point chin straps, and sun brim visors for safety hats.

Quantities range from 3 to 196 units per line item.

Delivery: all items limited to 50 km; clothing delivery allowed from warehouse to Bloemfontein.

The bill of quantities lists various head and face protection items including goggles, hats, helmets, respirator masks, ear protection, face shields, spectacles, stickers, chin straps, and visors. These are safety equipment items to be supplied.

The scope is the supply and delivery of cotton socks (foot protection) in the Southern Grid. Delivery is limited to a 50 km radius, except clothing which may be delivered from a warehouse to Bloemfontein.

The bill of quantities lists five sock items under Foot Protection, all cotton, with sizes and quantities as follows:

• Ankle length, L/XL: 149 each
• Ankle length, S/M: 149 each
• Calf length, 2XL/3XL, navy blue: 8 each
• Calf length, L/XL, navy blue: 150 each
• Calf length, S/M, navy blue: 125 each

Delivery: all items limited to 50 km, except clothing delivery allowed from warehouse to Bloemfontein.

The pricing schedule is an unpriced bill of quantities listing five sock items with quantities and units (each), plus a delivery line (1 km). Bidders must insert rates and a total.

Pricing is to be completed on the unpriced bill of quantities. Rates are to be entered for each line item, with a total for the schedule. The document shows quantities and units (each) for socks and a single delivery line (1 km).

Buyer: Goodwill Mazibuko (NTCSA Southern Grid). No email, phone, or submission address provided.

Returnable documents: SBD 6.2 Declaration for Local Production and Content, and Annex C, D & E (Local Content Declaration-Summary Schedule) are mandatory on contract award. A valid B-BBEE certificate issued by a SANAS accredited verification agency, or a sworn affidavit/CIPC affidavit, is required to claim preference points. Bidders must complete and submit SDL&I objectives as required; failure to meet NTCSA targets will not disqualify, but commitments become contractual obligations. Bidders must submit proposals for the type and number of jobs created and retained in South Africa. The SDL&I Implementation Schedule must be completed and returned to the SDL&I representative within 28 days after contract award.

Preference points are allocated under a preference point system based on specific goals. Objective criteria are a condition for contract award; if a tenderer does not meet them, the second-ranked tenderer may be recommended for award. This commodity is a designated sector (Clothing PPE) with a local content threshold of 100%, which must be achieved in full. SDL&I objectives do not form part of scoring. Bidders must meet B-BBEE improvement milestones as a non-negotiable condition.

Supply and delivery of PPE for Southern Grid. The project is once-off. The commodity is Clothing PPE, which is a designated sector requiring 100% local content.

The tender response must be separated into local and imported components as per the Price Schedule included with the tender documents. Local procurement content is total spending minus the imported component. The NTCSA target for local procurement content is 100%.

Local procurement content is defined as value added in South Africa by South African resources. Where a contract involves a combination of local and imported goods/services, the tender response must be separated into components as per the Price Schedule included with the tender documents. NTCSA will apply a penalty of 2.5% of the invoice amount for failure to meet SDL&I obligations. NTCSA will retain 2.5% of every invoice (excluding VAT) as security for fulfilment of SDL&I obligations; retained amounts are released upon receipt of SDL&I progress reports, fulfilment of all SDL&I obligations, and submission of an approved compliance report by the SDL&I Department.

B-BBEE: 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. EMEs (annual total revenue ≤ R10 million) may submit a sworn affidavit. QSEs (annual total revenue ≤ R50 million) must comply with all elements of the QSE scorecard relevant to their sector, unless at least 51% black-owned, in which case a sworn affidavit is required. Entities with annual total revenue above R50 million must submit a valid B-BBEE certificate. B-BBEE improvement or retention plan must be submitted within 30 days of signing the contract. Tenderers with B-BBEE Level 4 must achieve Level 3 by the end of the first year of the contract and thereafter improve by one level higher each year. Tenderers with B-BBEE Level 5 to 8 or non-compliant must achieve Level 4 by the end of the first year and improve at least one level higher each year from the second year. Local content: 100% local content for Clothing PPE; SBD 6.2 Declaration Form and Annex C, D & E are mandatory on contract award. CIDB: No compulsory CIDB training required. Mandatory subcontracting: Not applicable. NIPP: Not applicable.

B-BBEE requirements: 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. EMEs (annual total revenue ≤ R10 million) may submit a sworn affidavit. QSEs (annual total revenue ≤ R50 million) must comply with all elements of the QSE scorecard relevant to their sector, unless at least 51% black-owned, in which case a sworn affidavit is required. Entities with annual total revenue above R50 million must submit a valid B-BBEE certificate. B-BBEE improvement or retention plan must be submitted within 30 days of signing the contract. Tenderers with B-BBEE Level 4 must achieve Level 3 by the end of the first year of the contract and thereafter improve by one level higher each year. Tenderers with B-BBEE Level 5 to 8 or non-compliant must achieve Level 4 by the end of the first year and improve at least one level higher each year from the second year. Sworn affidavits must meet validity requirements: deponent name as per ID and ID number, designation as director/owner/member, enterprise name as per CIPC registration and business address, percentage of black ownership, black female ownership and designated group, total revenue for the 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 the same, and the Commissioner of Oath cannot be an employee or ex officio of the enterprise.

SDL&I objectives: Tenderers who complete and submit objectives but do not meet NTCSA targets will not be disqualified. SDL&I objectives do not form part of scoring, but commitments form part of contractual obligations. Local procurement content target is 100%. Tenderers must submit proposals for type and number of jobs created and retained in South Africa. NTCSA will apply a penalty of 2.5% of invoice amount for failure to meet SDL&I obligations. NTCSA will retain 2.5% of every invoice (excluding VAT) as security for fulfilment of SDL&I obligations; retained amounts released upon receipt of SDL&I progress reports, fulfilment of obligations, and submission of approved compliance report. Suppliers must submit quarterly reports per Data Collection Template; NTCSA reviews within 30 days; corrective measures required if obligations not met; SDL&I Implementation Schedule must be completed and returned within 28 days after contract award.

The tender is for the supply and delivery of PPE in the Southern Grid. The OHS evaluation template is for medium-risk projects and requires the tenderer's name and tender reference number.

Returnable OHS documents must be submitted with the tender. The OHS evaluation template is used for medium-risk projects. Bidders must complete and sign Annexure B, acknowledging Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements.

Bidders are evaluated on compliance with OHS returnables. Part B applies only to suppliers certified for an auditable OHS system. The evaluation results in a recommendation of 'Recommended' or 'Not Recommended' based on submission of all required OHS documents.

The scope of work is the supply and delivery of PPE in the Southern Grid. The tenderer's name and tender reference number must be provided on the OHS evaluation template.

Mandatory OHS returnables for medium-risk projects include: Annexure B (signed acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements), Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA) with methodology, OHS plan aligned to the health and safety specification, valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent), and OHS policy signed by CEO complying with OHS Act Section 7. For bidders with an auditable OHS system (Part B): Annexure B, ISO 45001 certificate or equivalent, and valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).