ESKOM competency framework and skills assessment – 2-Year contract (tender e3668cxmwp)

Closing date: 30 October 2026 at 10:00 (SAST)

Clarification meeting: 22 October 2026 at 12:30 (SAST), via MS Teams (non-compulsory). Link provided in Folder K.

Clarification queries deadline: 4 working days before the tender submission deadline.

Tender validity period: 180 days from the closing date and time.

Eskom Representative (technical and SCM enquiries):

• Name: Zekhaya Nzima
• Telephone: 011 516 7042
• Email: [email protected]

Fraud and corruption reporting:

• Telephone: 0800 11 2722
• Email: [email protected]

Submission portal: https://eTendering.eskom.co.za

Submission method: electronic only, via the Eskom E-tendering site at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. No hard copies accepted. Documents must be uploaded under the folders Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other. All documents must be in PDF format; the pricing schedule must be submitted in both PDF and Excel. No zip or compressed files. Upload size per document is 500 MB; total submission limited to 4 GB. If resubmitting, only the latest version is accepted. Ensure the submission status is marked complete.

Returnable forms (must be completed, signed where required, and submitted by closing; missing or unsigned items are disqualifying):

• Annexure A (Authorisation Form): confirms the signatory is authorised to bind the bidder; attach the relevant resolution or power of attorney.
• Annexure B (Acknowledgement Form): acknowledges receipt of the tender documents.
• Annexure C (Tenderer's Particulars): bidder identification and contact details.
• Annexure D (Integrity Pact Declaration): commits to ethical conduct and no collusion.
• Annexure E (CPA Requirements for Local Goods/Services): if applicable.
• Annexure F (CPA(IG) for Foreign Goods/Services): if applicable.
• Annexure H (SBD 1 Invitation to Bid): the offer cover page.
• Annexure I (SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form): claims preference points under PPPFA 2022.
• Annexure J (SBD 4 Bidders Disclosure): discloses any interest or connection with the state.
• Completed pricing schedule (PDF and Excel).
• E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.

Non-disqualifying returnables (if missing, Eskom will request them in writing; bidder has 5 working days to submit or be disqualified):

• Tax clearance certificate or SARS e-filing PIN, if not already on CSD.

Required prior to contract award:

• Proof of valid CSD registration.
• COIDA certificate of good standing or proof of application (South African tenderers).
• Proof of Employment Equity compliance, if a designated employer.
• Tax Evaluation Questionnaire, if applicable.

Disqualification risks:

• Any mandatory returnable missing, unsigned, or incomplete at closing.
• Tender submitted after the closing time.
• Tenderer ineligible per the eligibility criteria.
• Tender signed by an unauthorised person.
• Subcontracting 100% of the scope of work.

Evaluation stages:

1. Eligibility check – bidders must meet all eligibility criteria.
2. Basic compliance – complete tender with commercial, financial and technical information, and all mandatory returnables.
3. Functionality (technical) evaluation – minimum threshold 80% (80 points) on technical criteria. Bidders below this are not evaluated further and are disqualified.
4. Price evaluation – prices scored out of 80 points.
5. Specific goals (B-BBEE) – scored out of 20 points under the 80/20 preference point system (applicable to tenders up to R50 million).

Price evaluation details:

• Prices are evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, and adjusted for acceptable variations.
• Unconditional discounts count for evaluation; conditional discounts are applied only at payment.
• Prices are compared on a Net Present Value basis where applicable.

Specific goals:

• If a bidder fails to submit evidence for a specific goal, it is not disqualified but scores 0 for that goal.

Ranking:

• Price score + specific goals score = total; bidders ranked highest to lowest.

Contractual requirements (CSD registration, SHEQ, SDL&I) are not evaluation criteria; they are assessed after ranking, before award.

Scope: Development of an Eskom Competency Framework and Skills Assessment for a period of two (02) years.

Key deliverables (as per Scope of Work in Folder A):

• Competency framework development.
• Skills assessment services.
• Method statement based on the scope of work.

Quality requirements:

• Tenderer must submit all tender returnables for sections A, B and E as per the Quality Requirement Document (Category 4).
• Complete and sign Form A (Tender & Contract Quality Requirements for QM 58 and ISO 9001).
• Submit a method statement template.

OHS requirements (evaluation criteria):

• Signed acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements (Annexure B).
• Valid COIDA letter of good standing or equivalent.
• OHS policy signed by the CEO, complying with OHS Act Section 7 (SHEQ policy acceptable).
• Service providers on site must undergo OHS induction.

Additional documents (if applicable to scope): ECSA/SACPCMP registrations, CVs, permits, licences.

Pricing schedule must be submitted in PDF and Excel format. If cataloguing is required, include a line item for cataloguing; Eskom pays for it. Prices are evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, and compared on a Net Present Value basis where applicable. Unconditional discounts count for evaluation; conditional discounts apply only at payment.

Payment terms:

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

Pricing schedule:

• Must be submitted in PDF and Excel format.
• If cataloguing is required, include a line item for cataloguing; Eskom pays for it.

Financial statements:

• Not required at tender stage (marked N/A). Start-ups formed within the last 12 months are exempt from audited financial statements but must furnish them for the first year if awarded.

Mandatory contractual requirements (proof required prior to award):

• Valid CSD registration (CSD number or CSD report).

Additional contractual requirements (if applicable):

• COIDA certificate of good standing or proof of application (South African tenderers).
• SHEQ requirements.
• SDL&I (Skills Development Levy and Income Tax) compliance.

Tax compliance:

• Certified tax clearance certificate or SARS e-filing PIN required for local tenderers not on CSD.
• Foreign suppliers with no SA footprint need not provide tax compliance proof.

Employment Equity:

• Designated employers must provide proof of compliance, including submission of the EE report to the Department of Labour.

B-bbee:

• Proof of B-BBEE status level: certificate issued by an authorised body, sworn affidavit per the Codes of Good Practice, or other prescribed requirement.
• Claim preference points via SBD 6.1 (Annexure I).

CIDB: Not applicable.

Local content: SBD 6.2 and Annexures G1–G4 are N/A (no designated materials).

OHS requirements (part of evaluation criteria):

• Signed acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements (Annexure B).
• Valid COIDA letter of good standing or equivalent, proving compensation for workplace injuries.
• OHS policy signed by the CEO, complying with OHS Act Section 7 (SHEQ policy acceptable).
• Service providers on site must undergo OHS induction.

Additional contractual requirements may include SHEQ requirements and SDL&I.

Functionality (technical) evaluation has a minimum threshold of 80% (80 points). Bidders below this are not evaluated further. Price is scored out of 80 points; specific goals (B-BBEE) are scored out of 20 points under the 80/20 system. If a bidder fails to submit evidence for a specific goal, it scores 0 for that goal but is not disqualified. Contractual requirements (CSD, SHEQ, SDL&I) are assessed after ranking, before award.