Tactical response team (trt) security services – camden power station (48 months)

Tender seeks provision of tactical response team (TRT) security services for 48 months at Camden Power Station, Eskom. The contractor must maintain health and safety of persons during execution of works.

OHS documents form part of tender evaluation:

• Signed Annexure B (Acknowledgment of Eskom's SHE rules and requirements) must be submitted.
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent) required.
• Valid National Driver's Licence for applicable drivers.
• OHS Act 37(2) agreement to be signed at contract stage.
• Subcontractors must provide: national driver's licence, signed OHS Act 37(2) agreement by CE/MD, valid letter of good standing.
• If OHS documents are outstanding, bidder gets one opportunity to submit within 7 working days after evaluation. Failure results in being declared non-responsive and ineligible for contract award.

Scope: Provision of tactical response team (TRT) security services for 48 months at Camden Power Station.

• Contractor must maintain health and safety of persons in and about the execution of the works.
• Must adhere to Eskom's Occupational Health and Safety policies, standards, procedures, directives, and applicable health and safety laws.
• Work may not commence until Health and Safety file is approved by the Contract Custodian and OHS professional.
• Contractor may be appointed Principal Contractor under Construction Regulations 2014 (OHS Act 85 of 1993) and must comply with them.
• Prices must include sufficient amount for health and safety compliance.
• OHS Act 37(2) agreement must be signed by Employer and Contractor representatives.
• Contractor's OHS professional must conduct internal audits at planned intervals.
• Contract Custodian will conduct inspections; contractor must avail for audits.
• Minimum safety requirements for site access:
• Valid medical fitness certificate
• SAPS clearance (or accredited service provider linked to SAPS AFIS) not older than 30 days
• RSA ID or equivalent
• National Driver's Licence (if driver)
• Adherence to Eskom Lifesaving rules
• Risk-based PPE
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent) – expired letter denies site access
• Induction only after documents submitted and accepted
• Working-alone contractors not eligible for COIDA must provide insurance member benefit statement with life and disability cover to minimum of R500,000
• KPIs include: maintaining safety file, good housekeeping, near miss reporting, complying with Planned Job Observation and Visible Felt Leadership, zero fatalities, LTI within tolerance, immediate incident reporting, incident investigations completed within 10 days, closing findings and non-conformances in SAP QIM within recommended timeframes.
• Contract closeout requirements: close all incidents and audit findings, clean yard, submit safety statistics and safety file, complete closeout report (Annexure D form as per 32-726 or Gx Post Contract reviews).

OHS compliance requirements are part of tender evaluation and pre-contract stage:

• Signed Annexure B (Acknowledgment of Eskom's SHE rules and requirements).
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).
• National Driver's Licence for applicable drivers.
• OHS Act 37(2) agreement.
• Subcontractor management: formal letter on company letterhead committing to compliance; subcontractor must have national driver's licence, signed OHS Act 37(2) agreement by CE/MD, valid letter of good standing.

Financial evaluation requirements for the provision of tactical response team (TRT) security services at Camden Power Station, for a 48-month period. This section details the financial statement analysis requirements and the Public Interest Score (PIS) thresholds that determine the level of financial review required.

Financial statements must be audited if Public Interest Score (PIS) is 350 or more, regardless of company ownership or how the financials were compiled.

Owner-managed companies:

• PIS 350 or more: audited report required.
• PIS 100-349, internally compiled: audited report; externally/independently compiled: compilation report or accountants report.
• PIS less than 100: accountants report, regardless of compilation method.

Non-owner-managed companies:

• PIS 350 or more: audited report required.
• PIS 100-349, internally compiled: audited report; externally/independently compiled: independent review report.
• PIS less than 100: independent review report, regardless of compilation method.

Finance will not review financial statements with errors and will not adjust them.

Finance communicates with suppliers only during minuted clarification meetings arranged with the buyer.

Report turnaround time is 7 days from when finance receives all required documentation.

Required financial documentation:

• Auditors / independent reviewers / accounting officer’s / compiler’s report.
• Signed director’s / member’s report.
• Set of annual financial statements, approved and signed, valid and not outdated, received within 18 months after year end (per Section 30 of the Companies Act), comprising:
• Statement of Financial Position
• Statement of Comprehensive Income (Income Statement)
• Statement of Changes in Equity
• Statement of Cash Flows
• Notes to the Financial Statements
• ITA 34C income tax assessment for the current year under review, used only if the supplier is not audited.
• Public Interest Score (PIS) to determine whether financials must be audited / independently reviewed or neither.
• For existing Eskom contracts: breakdown of target value, value spent and remaining value.
• For new contracts, cessions and modifications: contract reference as per tender enquiry, remaining contract value and contract number.
• Contract description as per tender issue, mandate or modification.

PIS score verified against the annual financial statements where possible.

Finance will not review financials with errors and does not adjust them.

Finance communicates with suppliers only during minuted clarification meetings set with the buyer.

Report turnaround time is 7 days from the date finance receives all required documentation.

Eskom requires the provision of Tactical Response Team (TRT) and Special Operations security services at Camden Power Station, a National Key Point, for 48 months. The station's access points and perimeter must be monitored 24/7. The contractor must supply PSIRA-registered personnel, roadworthy vehicles, and a fully equipped local control room. The technical evaluation strategy is the basis for evaluation; mandatory gatekeepers and qualitative criteria determine the winning bidder.

Enquiries (technical):

• Contact: Malose Mongatane (Officer Security Systems & Technology) – TET 1
• Contact: MM Seephe (Officer Security Operations) – TET 2
• Contact: C.A January (Manager Security, Supervising) – TET 3

Document compiler: M. Mongatane

Functional responsibility: G. January (Security Manager, Acting)

Authorisation: Zanele Kock (Risk & Assurance Manager)

Submission is governed by the Eskom tender process; the technical evaluation strategy is the primary basis for evaluation. Only bidders meeting all mandatory gatekeepers proceed to the qualitative stage. Certification on any returnable document must not be older than 3 months from the date of submission.

Technical evaluation threshold: 70% minimum weighted score.

Scoring split: 100% technical, with five mandatory gatekeepers assessed on a pass/fail basis (a 'No' on any gatekeeper disqualifies the bidder automatically).

Scoring methodology (per criterion):

• 5 (100%): Meets requirements with no foreseen risks.
• 4 (80%): Meets requirements with acceptable risks, exceptions, or conditions.
• 2 (40%): Non-compliant; has unacceptable risks, exceptions, or conditions.
• 0 (0%): Totally deficient/non-responsive.

Qualitative criteria (weighted):

• Company Profile, experience, and PSIRA registration: 30%
• 1.1 Established company (5+ years): 10%
• 1.2 Five reference letters for similar tactical response services: 10%
• 1.3 Company PSIRA certificate and Owner PSIRA certificate: 10%
• Resources – Work Force, Control Room, Armoury, K9, Firearms, Drone, Vehicles: 70%
• 2.1 Manpower (SOW requires 22 per shift): 10%
• 2.2 Contractor's control room – must comply with all 12 Eskom requirements: 10%
• 2.3 Armoury compliance (firearm control): 10%
• 2.4 K9 (dogs) fitness and documentation: 10%
• 2.5 Firearms – LM4 rifles, shotguns, 9mm pistols, ammunition, competency licences: 10%
• 2.6 Drone and body cameras – 10 body cameras, valid licences: 10%
• 2.7 Vehicles – roadworthy, branded, under 3 years old, under 100,000 km: 5%
• Legislative Compliance (PSIRA): 5%
• 3.1 Guards PSIRA registered, paid per PSIRA wage determination, equipped with uniform and PPE: 5%

Scope: Provision of Tactical Response Team (TRT) and Special Operations security services at Camden Power Station for 48 months.

Camden Power Station is a National Key Point (NKP) – all access points and perimeter must be monitored 24/7.

Required resources:

• Security personnel with PSIRA registration (manpower: 22 per shift).
• Locally established, fully equipped operational control room.
• Roadworthy vehicles for patrols, reaction force, and staff transport; branded on both sides, equipped with roof-mounted searchlights and functioning PTT communication.
• Armoury compliant with Firearm Control Act.
• K9 dog unit with required licences, fitness, and vaccination certificates.
• Surveillance aerial drone (lease permitted) with SACAA licences; 10 body cameras.

Key personnel (submit CVs, IDs, and qualifications):

• Site manager: Grade A, NKP, 3x firearm competencies, Diploma in Security Management.
• Safety officer: Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Canine manager: Grade C, NKP, DH3 certificate.
• Shift supervisor: Grade B, NKP, driver's licence, firearm competencies.

The technical evaluation method is a two-stage process: first, mandatory gatekeepers are assessed on a pass/fail basis; if any fail, the bidder is disqualified. Second, qualifying bidders are scored on qualitative criteria using a 0, 2, 4, 5 scale, with a minimum threshold of 70%. Each qualitative criterion is weighted; scores are aggregated to rank bidders. On-site inspections are part of the evaluation for control room, armoury, K9, vehicles, and drones.

Company must be a registered security service provider with PSIRA, in operation for at least 5 years. Must provide five reference letters for similar tactical response services, on company letterhead with contact details. Key personnel qualifications: Site manager – Grade A PSIRA, NKP, 3x firearm competencies, Diploma in Security Management; Safety officer – Diploma in OHS; Canine manager – Grade C, NKP, DH3; Shift supervisor – Grade B, NKP, driver's licence, firearm competencies. Submit CVs, IDs, and certified copies of qualifications.

The control room must meet all 12 Eskom requirements: immovable brick structure, controlled access, two-way radio communication (ICASA licence), landlines/cell/email operational, business loco standi proof, occurrence book in use, emergency call-out procedure displayed and known, incident and response time records, 24/7 operation, two operators per shift, emergency contact list displayed, duty roster displayed, and ablution facilities. Armoury must comply with Firearm Control Act: SABS-approved strong room, A7/A8 registers, firearm discharge register, monthly inspection register, work procedure displayed, armoury manager appointment, and daily firearm permits. K9 dogs must have operational and medical fitness certificates, microchip ID, vaccination/deworming certificates, and records for phobia/noise. All these are subject to on-site inspection.

Public liability insurance: minimum R15 million (inclusive of R5 million for the drone). No letter of intent accepted; an original or certified copy of the cover from the insurer is required.

Mandatory gatekeepers (all must be met):

• Valid certified copy of Company PSIRA letter of good standing.
• Valid certified letter of participation in a private security sector provident fund or similar.
• Original or certified copy of public liability insurance – minimum R15 million (drone R5 million).
• Certified NKP acknowledgement letter of intent from the NKP office.
• Certified Canine PAPA operating licence and lease agreement for service dogs.

Other compliance:

• All guards must be PSIRA registered and paid per PSIRA Sectorial Wage Determination.
• Guards must be provided with security uniform, insignia, bulletproof vests, and PPE (including hardhat, safety goggles, ear protection, reflector vest, safety boots, dust mask – Camden is a construction site).
• Firearms: submit certified copies of licensed Rifles (4x), Shotguns (8x), and 9mm pistols (10x), issued by SAPS/DFO, not less than 90 days old.
• Employees must have firearm competencies for all three types of firearms for business purposes.
• Drone: valid SACAA Remote Operator Certificate, Registration, Letter of Approval, Operator Certificate (UASOC/Ops Spec), and Drone & Controller's User Manual.
• Vehicle requirements: registered in company name or leased; roadworthy; under 3 years old and under 100,000 km; safety equipment (first aid, fire extinguisher, spare wheel, jack, wheel spanner, jack lever).

Vehicles must meet Eskom safety standards: equipped with first aid kit, fire extinguisher, spare wheel, jack, wheel spanner, and jack lever. Guards must be provided with full PPE including hardhat, safety goggles, ear protection, reflector vest, safety boots, and dust mask. Safety officer must have Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. All security personnel must have PSIRA accreditation, NKP certificate, and firearm competency.

The contract is for 48 months, subject to Eskom's tender technical evaluation procedure. The contractor must comply with all mandatory gatekeepers; failure on any results in disqualification. No letter of intent accepted for public liability insurance – actual cover certificate required. The NKP acknowledgement letter and K9 PAPA licence are mandatory. Certification on all returnable documents must not be older than 3 months from submission.

Additional to the standard evaluation: The TET members are Malose Mongatane (Officer Security Systems & Technology), MM Seephe (Officer Security Operations), and C.A January (Manager Security, Supervising). The evaluation includes on-site inspections for control room, armoury, K9 facilities, vehicles, and drones. Scoring per criterion uses a 0, 2, 4, 5 scale. The threshold for technical compliance is 70%.

Provision of Tactical Response Team (TRT) security services at Camden Power Station for a period of 48 months. The contract is based on a Bill of Quantities, which includes the scope of services, maintenance of the BOQ, and final summary.

Submission method: electronic via an online portal provided by Eskom; the portal address is not stated.

• A fully priced and extended copy of the Bills of Quantities must accompany the tender; when requested, every page must be initialled and the Index and Final Summary pages signed in full.
• Official Tender Form prices take precedence over any prices in cover letters; arithmetic errors will be corrected by the Terms Service Manager.
• The bidder is not allowed to communicate with the client's company or professional team between bid closing and award notification.
• No alterations, erasures, omissions, or additions may be made to the text of the Bills of Quantities; any material divergence may disqualify the tender.
• No alternative tender offers will be considered.
• Mandatory returnable forms: completed SARS electronic Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN must be submitted with the bid; failure to provide it makes the bid null and void.

No explicit scoring split or preference point system (80/20 or 90/10) is stated in the provided extract. The document indicates evaluation will include verification of tax compliance via the SARS TCS system; failure to submit a valid PIN renders the bid non-responsive. The bid price will be corrected for arithmetic errors before evaluation. No minimum qualifying score is stated.

The tender is for the provision of Tactical Response Team (TRT) security services at Camden Power Station for 48 months.

Scope (from Bills of Quantities):

• Day shift and night shift security services.

Personnel (per shift, unless noted):

• 1 Security Site Manager (day shift only)
• 1 Safety Officer (day shift only)
• 1 PSIRA Grade B, NKP and DH5 (responsible for managing the K9 unit; day shift)
• 1 PSIRA Grade B Security Supervisor (per shift)
• 17 PSIRA Grade C Security Officers (per shift)
• 4 PSIRA Grade C Security Officers as Dog Handlers (per shift)
• 4 Service Dogs (per shift)
• 2 On-Site Patrol Vehicles (4x4 LDV D/C), each doing 3000 km per month (per shift)
• 2 Drone Operators (as and when required, day shift only)

Firearms and ammunition (monthly rental):

• 10 x 9mm firearms
• 8 x Shotguns
• 4 x Rifles

Preliminaries and general fixed charges:

• Safety file (OSHEQ compliance)
• Ablution facilities (as and when required, 48 months)
• 8 Dog kennels
• Medical entry + renewal (annually for 51 staff)
• Medical exit (once off for 51 staff)
• Fingerprint vetting (for 51 staff)
• PPE (annually for 51 staff, excluding uniforms)
• Consumables (batteries, pepper spray refills, masks) for 48 months
• 10 body cameras

All rates must include for food, material, labour, plant, wastage, transport and profit.

Contract period: 48 months from date of site handover; site possession within 7 working days of tender acceptance. Contract delivered as a whole, not phased.

Contract form: NEC3 Term Service Contract 2013 with amendments.

Pricing must be in South African Rand and exclusive of VAT; VAT at 15% added as a single sum on the final summary.

The contract sum is subject to Contract Price Adjustment (CPAP).

No bid security, bond, guarantee, retention, or payment terms are stated in the provided extract.

Tax compliance: bidders must submit a SARS Unique Security PIN for verification via the Electronic Tax Compliance Status (TCS) System; failure makes the bid null and void.

The contractor must be in good standing with the Compensation Commissioner for the contract duration.

Compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Construction Regulations 2014 is required; costs of compliance must be priced, no extra claims allowed.

The contractor must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before receiving any proprietary information from Eskom.

No B-BBEE, CIDB, or financial turnover requirements are stated in the provided extract.

Bidders must comply with ISO 14001:2015, the National Environmental Management Act, the National Environmental Management Waste Act, the Hazardous Chemical Substance Regulations, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Eskom SHEQ requirements. They must provide proof of training and submit the required environmental and waste management documents.

Provision of Physical and Armed security services for 48 months at Camden Power Station.

No specific requirements found.

Compliance with ISO 14001:2015, the National Environmental Management Act, the National Environmental Management Waste Act, the Hazardous Chemical Substance Regulations, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Eskom SHEQ requirements is required. Provide an Environmental Policy, an Environmental Management Plan with method statements, an Environmental Risk Assessment including aspects and impacts, and proof of employee training on environmental risks.

Compliance with ISO 14001:2015, the National Environmental Management Act, the National Environmental Management Waste Act, the Hazardous Chemical Substance Regulations, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Eskom SHEQ requirements. Provide a list of waste streams, a waste management programme, a hazardous substances register, and safety data sheets for hazardous chemical waste streams. If no hazardous material is used, this must be indicated in the EMP or waste management procedure.

Provide an Environmental Policy, an Environmental Management Plan with method statements, and an Environmental Risk Assessment including aspects and impacts. Also provide a waste management programme and housekeeping procedures covering storage, disposal, littering avoidance, site cleanliness, and recycling. A waste management method statement must confirm commitment to keep the site clean, avoid littering while driving, and clean up any spillage or accidental dumping, including incidents along the route to Camden Power Station. Complete the Camden Power Station Modification Environmental Impact Process form as per EIA regulations.

No contact details are provided in the document.

Evaluation is based on price (90 or 80 points) plus specific goals (10 or 20 points) under the PPPFA. The bidder scoring the highest combined points wins the contract.

Specific goals points table (B-BBEE status level / 90-10 points / 80-20 points):

• 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

Documentation required to claim preference points:

• Valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or sworn/CIPS affidavit
• Proof of ownership/shareholding (preferably CIPC), including shareholding breakdown
• Certified ID copies of shareholders
• Proof of disability (where applicable)
• For trusts, consortia or joint ventures: consolidated B-BBEE certificate

If preference point documentation is not provided, the bidder is not disqualified but scores 0 for specific goals and only price points out of 90/80.

Objective criteria: Not applicable.

Contractual obligations (not scored) include B-BBEE improvement, local procurement content, subcontracting to black-owned entities, jobs, and skills development.

Scope: Provision of tactical response team (TRT) security services.

Duration: 48 months.

Location: Camden Power Station.

Subcontracting opportunities (black-owned EME/QSE with at least 51% black ownership):

• Transportation of staff/security officers
• Supply of PPE
• Provision of training services
• Bakkie hire
• Consumables
• Medicals
• Ablution facilities

Bidders must submit a sub-contract agreement or a letter of intent to subcontract.

No specific methodology required beyond the SDL&I commitments: skills development plan with quarterly progress, subcontracting to black-owned entities, and reporting obligations. Bidders are responsible for all costs of skills development; Eskom makes no financial contribution.

The tender response must separate local and imported components as per the Price Schedule. Local procurement content = total spending minus imported component. Local procurement target is 100%.

SDL&I penalty and performance security:

• Failure to meet SDL&I obligations attracts a penalty of 1.5% of contract value.
• For the contract duration, Eskom retains 1.5% of every invoice (excluding VAT) as security. The retained amount is released only when SDL&I obligations are fulfilled.

Pricing: The price schedule must separate local and imported components; local procurement content is total spending minus the imported component. (Specific pricing format not detailed in this document.)

B-BBEE requirements:

• Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit is a condition for contract award.
• Revenue up to R10 million (EME): qualifying sworn affidavit may be submitted.
• Revenue up to R50 million (QSE): must comply with all elements of the QSE scorecard, unless at least 51% black-owned (then affidavit may be used).
• Revenue above R50 million: valid B-BBEE certificate required.

Sworn affidavit validity requirements:

• Deponent name must match ID, including ID number.
• Designation (director, owner, member) must be indicated.
• Company name as per CIPC registration and business address.
• Percentage black ownership, black female ownership, designated group (no blank spaces).
• Total revenue for the year and whether based on audited or management accounts.
• Financial year end.
• Only one B-BBEE status level.
• Empowering supplier status indicated.
• Same date for deponent and Commissioner of Oaths signature.
• Commissioner of Oaths cannot be an employee or ex officio of the enterprise.

Preferred point claim forms (SBD/MBD) and other standard forms are not detailed in the provided text.

The contract runs for 48 months. Bidders are encouraged to source SDL&I objectives from Msukaligwa Municipality.

Transformation: Bidders must submit a B-BBEE Improvement or Retention Plan within 30 days of signing the contract. The plan is contractual and does not affect scoring.

• Level 1 at award: maintain Level 1.
• Level 2 or 3: maintain or improve.
• Level 4 at award: must reach Level 3 by the end of Year 1, then improve one level per year.
• Level 5-8 or non-compliant: must reach Level 4 by the end of Year 1, then improve one level per year from Year 2.

Local Procurement Content target: 100% (value added in South Africa).

Subcontracting: At least 5% procurement from black-owned entities (EME/QSE with ≥51% black ownership). Designated suppliers must not be subsidiaries or have shares in the bidder; preferred from local area.

Jobs: Bidders must propose types and numbers of jobs created and retained.

Skills development:

• Provide skills development plan and quarterly progress.
• Candidates sourced from Msukaligwa Municipality; bidder bears tuition and stipend costs; bursary must cover completion of qualification.
• Targets: 4 x Grade A Security Officer (entry Level Grade A, output Grade B certificate, NKP compliant); 3 x NKP Compliant Officer (entry Level Grade B, output Grade C certificate, NKP).
• Excludes Eskom employees and registered learners.
• Bidders may seek SETA grants and SARS rebates.

SDL&I reporting:

• Quarterly reports per Data Collection Template.
• Eskom reviews within 30 days and notifies in writing of non-compliance.
• Corrective measures required before next reporting period, else retention clauses invoked.
• SDL&I Implementation Schedule to be completed and returned for acceptance within 28 days of contract award.

SDL&I penalty and security: 1.5% penalty of contract value; 1.5% deduction from each invoice (excl. VAT) as security; released upon full fulfilment of SDL&I obligations.

Specific goals scoring is based on B-BBEE status level, with a maximum of 10 points (90/10 system) or 20 points (80/20 system). Points are added to price points, total rounded to two decimals. Tenderer scoring highest points is awarded the contract. Objective criteria are not applicable.

Provision of security services for a Tactical Response Team and Special Operations at Camden Power Station for a 48-month period, under an NEC3 Term Services Contract (TSC3) with a priced price list option.

Employer's authorised representative and Service Manager:

• Name: Malose Mongatane
• Role: Service Manager
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 017 827 8675
• Address: Eskom Holdings SOC Limited, Camden Power Station, Private Bag X1002, NUCAM, 2355

Registration and other contacts:

• Employer registered office: Megawatt Park, Maxwell Drive, Sandton, Johannesburg (for legal notices)
• Eskom adjudicator panel contact: Leighton Itholeng, 011 800 4031, [email protected]

Returnable forms - all must be completed, signed and submitted:

• Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1): the signed offer, including the Schedule of Deviations if any.
• Contract Data Part Two (C1.2): completed with contractor details, key people, price list reference, and tendered total.
• Price List (C2.2): completed according to TSC3 Option A, pricing lump sums and/or rates.
• Schedule of Deviations: any deviations from tender documents must be recorded here and signed.

Disqualification risks:

• Unsigned or incomplete returnable forms.
• Any deviation not recorded in the Schedule of Deviations.
• Submission after the closing time.

No explicit evaluation criteria, scoring split, or minimum qualifying score are stated in the supplied document. The contract is a NEC3 TSC3 Option A priced contract with a price list; award will follow Eskom's procurement process. B-BBEE preference points likely apply under Eskom policy (not detailed here).

Provision of Security Services for Tactical Response Team and Special Operation at Camden Power Station for 48 months.

Key requirements from the service information:

• Monthly assessment of services, signed off by contractor and employer, then invoiced.
• Tax invoices addressed to Eskom Holdings SOC, Finance Department, Camden Power Station, including employer's VAT number 4740101508.
• Records of defined cost kept for 3 years after completion, open to audit.
• Work managed via Task Orders in SAP PM.
• Service Manager and Contract Supervisor must verify qualifications of all personnel.
• Working hours: lunch 12:00-12:30, knock-off 16:30 (standard site hours).
• Speed limit 40 km/h on site.
• Services include: transport of staff/security officers, supply of PPE, training, bakkie hire, consumables, medicals, ablution facilities.

Skills development:

• Tenderers expected to contribute to skills development in line with SDL&I objectives and RDP goals.
• Candidates for skills development exclude Eskom employees and registered learners.
• Tenderer bears full cost of skills development; Eskom will not contribute financially.
• Tenderers may approach SETAs for grants and SARS for tax rebates on skills development initiatives.
• Detailed methodology/execution plan not provided in the supplied document.

Key personnel requirements:

• Contractor must provide key people in Contract Data Part Two, with name, job, responsibilities, qualifications, experience, and CVs.
• Service Manager and Contract Supervisor must verify qualifications of all personnel used on the contract.
• Service Manager may verify qualifications of key people.
• Only qualified people are allowed to work on plant.
• No specific minimum experience or qualification levels are stated in the document.

Payment terms:

• Assessment interval: monthly, between 25th day of each successive month.
• Payment period: within 4 weeks of the payment certificate.
• Interest on late payment: prime rate charged by Standard Bank of South Africa (365-day basis) for Rand amounts.
• Contractor must submit a tax invoice within one week of receiving a payment certificate; late invoice extends payment period accordingly.

Insurance requirements:

• Employer provides insurance as per Eskom's 'Format TSC3' policies (see web link for details).
• Contractor provides additional insurance as deemed necessary, covering deductibles not covered by employer's policies.
• Minimum limit of indemnity for employee injury: as per COID Act, plus common law liability with limit not less than R500 000.

Liability and pricing:

• Contractor's liability for indirect/consequential loss: R0 (zero).
• Liability for loss/damage to employer's property limited to deductibles per insurance policy.
• Total liability limited to total of Prices (except excluded matters which are unlimited).
• End of liability date: to be filled in (number of months after service period end) - not stated.
• Priced contract with price list (Option A); prices are lump sums or rates multiplied by quantities.

CSD registration and tax clearance are implied by Eskom's procurement process but not explicitly stated in the supplied document.

B-BBEE requirements:

• Bidders must comply with Eskom's B-BBEE policy; minimum level not stated in this document.
• If B-BBEE status changes during contract, must notify employer within 7 days and submit updated verification certificate within 30 days.
• A decrease in B-BBEE status may lead to renegotiation or termination.

Health and safety compliance:

• Comply with Camden Power Station Health and Safety Standards (manual provided at award).
• Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety Act (especially Section 44), National Environmental Management Act, Mine Health and Safety Act (where applicable), and Eskom/Camden policies.
• Comply with COID Act (letter of good standing required).
• All staff to undergo one-day safety induction one week before site occupation.
• Must appoint Safety Representatives; provide monthly inspection reports.
• Submit minimum SHE documentation: COID good standing letter, organogram of legal appointments, resumes of Safety/Environmental Officers, proof of training, company SHE policy.

Health and safety compliance:

• Comply with Camden Power Station Health and Safety Standards (manual provided at award).
• Adhere to OHSA (especially Section 44), NEMA, Mine Health and Safety Act (where applicable), and Eskom/Camden policies.
• Comply with COID Act; provide letter of good standing.
• All staff undergo one-day safety induction before site occupation.
• Adhere to Eskom Life Rules: open/isolate/test/earth/bond/insulate before touch; hook up at heights; buckle up; be sober; ensure permit to work.
• Appoint Safety Representatives to identify hazards, eliminate dangerous conditions, ensure safe environment; submit monthly inspection reports to Project Manager.
• Report any injury or property damage by end of shift via flash report.
• Conduct job observations on critical tasks and provide proof.
• Submit minimum SHE documentation:
• COID good standing letter
• Organogram of legal appointments and proof of competency
• Resumes of Safety Officer(s) and Environmental Officer(s)
• Proof of environmental, health and safety awareness training for all employees (approved by Eskom agents before work starts - failure to provide leads to immediate termination)
• Company SHE policy
• Overview of SHE management system
• Service Manager can stop work without penalty to employer if personnel fail health & safety standards.

Comply with the National Environmental Management Act. Environmental controls and fauna/flora management are part of the scope; no specific additional requirements detailed in the supplied text.

Closing date: 26 November 2026 at 10:00

Clarification meeting (non-compulsory): 11 November 2026 at 10:00, via Microsoft Teams

• Meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3573236972247764?p=ybLtPosp4if7ucoacb
• Meeting ID: 357 323 697 224 776 4
• Passcode: Ne7dd2T8

Clarification queries deadline: 10 working days before the tender submission deadline (approximately 12 November 2026).

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

Eskom Representative:

• Name: Nicholas Nelani
• Telephone: 017 827 8205
• Email: [email protected]

Fraud and corruption reporting (not for tender enquiries):

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

Submission method: electronic only, via the Eskom E-Tendering site.

• Upload the tender under the Technical, Commercial, Financial and Other folders.
• All documents must be in PDF format; the price list must be in PDF and a copy in Excel format.
• No zipped/compressed files or hard copies will be accepted.
• Maximum upload size: 500 MB per document, 4 GB total per submission.
• If resubmitting, the latest version is accepted; earlier versions become null and void.
• The tender must be marked as complete on the E-Tendering system.
• Submit before the closing time; late tenders are not accepted.

Returnable forms (disqualifiable if not fully completed and signed by closing):

• Annexure A (Authorisation Form): authorises the signatory to bind the bidder.
• Annexure B (Acknowledgement Form): acknowledges receipt and understanding of the tender documents.
• Annexure C (Tenderer's Particulars): bidder details and contact information.
• Annexure D (Integrity Pact Declaration): commits to integrity and no corruption.
• Annexure E (CPA for Local Goods/Services): declares compliance with local content requirements for local goods.
• Annexure F (CPA(IG) for Foreign Goods/Services): declares compliance for foreign goods.
• Annexure H (SBD 1): the invitation to bid, completed and submitted by all tenderers.
• Annexure J (SBD 4): disclosure of any interest by directors/shareholders in the state or procuring institution.
• NEC3 Contract: completed in full.
• Pricing schedule: completed and submitted (if not already in the Contract).

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

• Annexure I (SBD 6.1): preference points claim under PPPFA 2022 regulations.
• Annexure G1–G4 (SBD 6.2 and local content schedules): only if designated materials are included.

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

• Proof of meeting specific goals (e.g., B-BBEE).

Additional documents required:

• Proof of CSD registration (mandatory prior to award).
• Tax clearance: for foreign tenderers with a SA footprint and for local tenderers not providing a SARS PIN or CSD profile.
• Tax Evaluation Questionnaire (for services contracts, to determine PAYE status).
• Employment Equity proof for designated employers (SA tenderers only).
• COIDA certificate of good standing or proof of application (SA tenderers only).
• Quality, safety, and environmental documents as listed in the tender data (e.g., QMS, SHE plan, environmental plan).

Evaluation stages: Basic compliance, then technical/functionality, then pricing and specific goals.

Basic compliance (pass/fail):

• Meet eligibility criteria (no restriction from doing business with Eskom or SOEs, not on sanctions list, no conflict of interest, not restricted by National Treasury, not on Tender Defaulters list, JV partners jointly and severally liable, not subcontracting 100% of scope, no unauthorised signatures).
• Submit a complete tender with commercial, financial and technical information.
• Submit all mandatory returnables by the deadlines.

Technical/functionality evaluation (weighted scorecard):

• See Appendix C and Appendix A2 for detailed criteria.
• Minimum threshold: total score must be ≥70%. Eskom may consider suppliers scoring between 60% and 69% at its discretion.
• Failure to meet mandatory technical requirements disqualifies the bid.

Price evaluation (90 points):

• Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, and adjusted for any acceptable variations.
• Net Present Value comparison applied if applicable.
• Conditional discounts not considered for scoring but applied at payment; unconditional discounts included.

Specific goals evaluation (10 points under PPPFA 90/10 system):

• If no proof submitted for a specific goal, the tenderer is not disqualified but scores zero for that goal.
• Total score = price points (90) + specific goals points (10).

Scope: Provision of Tactical Response Team (TRT) security services at Camden Power Station for 48 months.

• The detailed scope of work and technical specifications are provided in Appendix A1 and A2.
• The tender must cover the whole of the contract; partial bids are not allowed.

Technical evaluation criteria (Appendix A2) will assess compliance with the specification.

Mandatory technical requirements must be met; failure disqualifies the bid.

Environmental requirements:

• Environmental policy and an Environmental Management Plan with method statements aligned to the scope.
• Environmental risk assessment including aspects and impacts.
• Proof of employee training on environmental risks.
• Waste management programme with method statements for storage, disposal, prevention of littering/mixing, and site cleanliness.
• Recycling programme for all waste streams.
• Hazardous substances register and Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous waste stream (per HCS Reg 9A).

Quality requirements:

• Complete and sign Form A (Supplier Quality Management Specification 240-105658000/QM 58).
• Submit objective evidence of a QMS compliant with ISO 9001.
• Submit documented information: QMS manual, quality policy, quality objectives, control of documented information, internal audit procedure, control of nonconforming outputs, and nonconformity/corrective action procedure.
• Submit a draft contract quality plan per ISO 10005.
• Where applicable, submit an example inspection and test plan (ITP) or quality control plan (QCP).
• Submit documented information for control of externally provided processes, products and services.
• Submit documented information for roles, responsibilities and authorities (organisational charts, job descriptions, etc.).

Safety requirements:

• Letter of good standing.
• SHE plan and Baseline risk assessment.
• Competency records.
• SHEQ policy.

Quality requirements (Category 4):

• Complete and sign Form A (Supplier Quality Management Specification 240-105658000/QM 58).
• Submit objective evidence of a QMS compliant with ISO 9001 (or latest revision) including: QMS manual, quality policy, quality objectives, control of documented information, internal audit procedure, control of nonconforming outputs, and nonconformity/corrective action procedure.
• Submit a draft contract quality plan per ISO 10005.
• If applicable, provide an example inspection and test plan (ITP) or quality control plan (QCP).
• Provide documented information for control of externally provided processes, products and services.
• Provide documented information for roles, responsibilities and authorities (organisational charts, job descriptions, etc.).

Pricing schedule must be submitted in PDF and Excel format. If the NEC contract includes the pricing schedule, that is acceptable. Prices are evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, and compared on a Net Present Value basis if applicable. Alternative tenders are not allowed. Cataloguing (if required) must be quoted as a separate line item; Eskom will pay for cataloguing.

Pricing schedule: Completed pricing schedule to be submitted in PDF and Excel format. If the NEC contract contains the pricing schedule, that suffices.

Payment terms:

• For contracts valued below R50 million (including VAT): Eskom pays within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.
• For contracts valued at or above R50 million: payment within 60 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.

Financial viability requirements (for financial statement analysis):

• Auditor's/independent reviewer's/accounting officer's/compiler's report.
• Signed director's/member's report.
• Set of annual financial statements (approved, not outdated, received within 18 months after year end) including statement of financial position, comprehensive income, changes in equity, cash flows, and notes.
• ITA34C income tax assessment for the current year if not audited.
• Public Interest Score (PIS) determines the required level of assurance:
• PIS ≥350: audited report required (regardless of owner-managed or not).
• PIS 100–349: for owner-managed companies, audited report if internally compiled, compilation/accountants report if externally compiled; for non-owner-managed, audited report if internally compiled, independent review if externally compiled.
• PIS <100: accountants report (owner-managed) or independent review (non-owner-managed) regardless of compilation.
• No performance security is required (N/A).

Central Supplier Database (CSD):

• Proof of valid and current CSD registration (CSD number or CSD report) required prior to award.

Tax compliance:

• Local tenderers: must provide SARS e-filing PIN for verification or CSD profile; otherwise a certified tax clearance certificate is required.
• Foreign tenderers with a South African footprint: certified tax clearance certificate required.
• Foreign suppliers with no SA footprint: complete SBD 1 only; no tax proof required.

Employment Equity:

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

B-bbee:

• Proof of B-BBEE status level: certificate from an authorised body, or sworn affidavit as per B-BBEE Codes, or other requirement per the B-BBEE Act.
• Specific goals are scored out of 10 points under the 90/10 preferential point system.

Coida:

• Original certificate of good standing or proof of application from the Compensation Fund (SA tenderers only).

Contractual requirements:

• Quality, safety, and environmental documents as listed (QMS, SHE plan, environmental plan, etc.).
• Financial statements as per financial viability requirements.

Safety requirements:

• Original COIDA certificate of good standing or proof of application (SA tenderers only).
• SHE Plan and Baseline risk assessment.
• Competency records.
• SHEQ policy.
• Letter of good standing.
• Annexure B (Acknowledgement Form) submission required.

Conditions of contract: NEC3 (New Engineering Contract).

Eligibility: tenderers (single or JV/consortium) must not be under any restriction with Eskom or SOEs, not have nationality of a sanctions-listed country, not submit more than one tender, JV/consortium must have joint and several liability, no conflict of interest, not restricted by National Treasury, not on Tender Defaulters list, and cannot subcontract 100% of the scope.

Payment terms as per Eskom standard: 30 days for contracts below R50m, 60 days for those above R50m (including VAT).

If a main contractor subcontracts with a subsidiary, this must be declared; such subcontracting may be seen as fronting if not declared.

The technical evaluation uses a weighted scorecard as per Appendix C and Appendix A2. Mandatory technical requirements must be met; failure disqualifies. Technical suitability requires a total score of at least 70%; Eskom may consider suppliers scoring 60%–69% at its discretion. Pricing is scored out of 90 points and specific goals out of 10 points under the 90/10 PPPFA system. Total score = price + specific goals.

Procurement of tactical response team (TRT) security services for Camden Power Station over 48 months. The scope covers day and night shift security personnel, including supervisors, officers, dog handlers, service dogs, patrol vehicles, drone operations, and firearms.

Bidders must price a bill of quantities covering preliminaries, day and night shift security resources, and firearms. Pricing must include the cost of medical examinations (entry, renewal and exit) and fingerprint vetting for 51 personnel. All security officers must be registered with PSIRA at the required grades. The bid must include a valid tax clearance and CSD registration (implied but not explicitly stated in the available document).

Scope: provision of tactical response team (TRT) security services at Camden Power Station for 48 months.

Preliminaries and general fixed charges (priced as itemised sums):

• Safety file (OSHEQ compliance): 1 sum.
• Ablution facilities: 48 months, as and when required.
• Dog kennels: 8 items.
• Medical (entry + renewal): annual, 4 years, for 51 personnel.
• Medical (exit): once off, for 51 personnel.
• Fingerprint vetting: 51 times.
• PPE (excluding security uniforms, which are covered under PSIRA sectorial determination): annual, 4 years, for 51 personnel.
• Consumables (batteries, pepper spray refills, masks etc.): 48 months.
• Body cameras: 10 units, once off.

Day shift personnel:

• Security Site Manager: 12 480 hours (1 person, 4 years).
• Safety officer: 8 320 hours (1 person, 4 years).
• PSIRA Grade B, NKP and DH5 (responsible for managing K9 unit on site): 12 480 hours (1 person).
• PSIRA Grade B Security Supervisors: 12 480 hours per supervisor (1 supervisor, 48 months).
• PSIRA Grade C Security Officers: 12 480 hours per officer (17 officers, 48 months).
• PSIRA Grade C Security Officers (Dog Handler): 12 480 hours per handler (4 handlers, 48 months).
• Service Dogs: 1 460 days per dog (4 dogs, over 4 years).
• On-site patrol vehicles: 4x4 LDV D/C, 2 vehicles, 144 000 km each (3 000 km per month per vehicle, 48 months).
• Drone operator (including drone): 5 760 hours per operator (2 operators, as and when required, 48 months).

Night shift personnel:

• PSIRA Grade B Security Supervisors: 12 480 hours per supervisor (1 supervisor, 48 months).
• PSIRA Grade C Security Officers: 12 480 hours per officer (17 officers, 48 months).
• PSIRA Grade C Security Officers (Dog Handler): 12 480 hours per handler (4 handlers, 48 months).
• Service Dogs: 1 460 days per dog (4 dogs, over 4 years).
• On-site patrol vehicles: 4x4 LDV D/C, 2 vehicles, 144 000 km each (3 000 km per month per vehicle, 48 months).

Firearms and ammunition (priced monthly):

• 9mm firearms: 48 months, 10 firearms.
• Shotguns: 48 months, 8 firearms.
• Rifles: 48 months, 4 firearms.

Pricing is by a bill of quantities with a final summary. The subtotal is carried, VAT is added at 15%, and the grand total (incl. VAT) is carried to the Form of Offer and Acceptance.

Pricing is by bill of quantities. The final summary includes a subtotal, VAT at 15%, and a grand total (incl. VAT) carried to the Form of Offer and Acceptance.

• PSIRA registration required for security officers at the specified grades (Grade B and Grade C).
• Dog handlers must have PSIRA Grade C and manage service dogs.
• Security Site Manager, Safety officer, and K9 unit manager require relevant qualifications (PSIRA Grade B, NKP, DH5).
• Safety file (OSHEQ compliance) must be provided.
• Medical clearance and fingerprint vetting required for 51 personnel.
• PPE required (uniforms covered under PSIRA sectorial determination).
• Valid tax clearance and CSD registration implied (not explicitly stated in the available document).

The bid must include a safety file for OSHEQ compliance. Ablution facilities are required as and when needed. Medical examinations (entry, renewal and exit) and fingerprint vetting are required for 51 personnel. PPE must be provided (excluding security uniforms, which are covered under PSIRA sectorial determination).

The schedule provides for the bidder to indicate its business type and identify the individual authorised to sign all tender documents and any resulting contract.

The bidder must complete and submit the Authority to Submit a Tender/Offer schedule, selecting the applicable business type (company, close corporation, partnership, joint venture, or sole proprietor) and completing the associated certificate.

Returnable documents:

• Authority to Submit a Tender/Offer (applicable category certificate): authorises the named signatory to bind the bidder to the tender and any resulting contract.

Submission method: not stated.

Closing time: not stated.

The tender is for the provision of tactical response team (TRT) security services for a period of 48 months at Camden Power Station.

No pricing details are provided in the available document.

• Closing date: 26 November 2026 at 08:00 (from tender record).
• Briefing session or site visit: not stated in the provided document; no date, time or venue given.
• Contract period: 48 months, effective from date of authorisation (document effective date).

• No contact details (names, emails, telephones) are provided in the scope of work document.
• Submission and service address: Camden Power Station (Eskom) - specific address not stated in the document.

• Submission method: as per the official tender record (Request for Bid - Open Tender). Details of the submission channel, number of copies, packaging and closing protocol were not stated in the scope of work document provided.
• Returnable forms: not listed in the scope of work document. Mandatory forms will be in the full tender pack - the scope of work refers to a documentation package (pre-contract) required before signing, which includes criminal checks, safety file, access authorisation and medical fitness assessments for all deployed personnel.
• Disqualification risks: deploying officers without Eskom induction, without valid PSIRA/NKP registration, or without required firearm competencies; failing to submit monthly PSIRA letter of good standing with invoices; any returnable form omitted or unsigned (as per standard Eskom tender rules).

• Evaluation is outcome-based (OBC model), so compliance with the scope of work and service standards is assessed against measurable performance outcomes.
• Mandatory eligibility (pre-qualification) requirements that bidders must meet before scoring:
• PSIRA company and director registration (directors Grade B minimum; all personnel Grade C or higher with armed response endorsement).
• NKP registration or a valid SAPS NKP letter of application to offer services at Camden Power Station.
• Registration with the Private Security Sector Provident Fund (PSSPF) with all payments up to date.
• PSIRA letter of good standing submitted monthly with invoices.
• All deployed personnel must hold valid PSIRA registration under the company name, annual NKP refresher training, and firearm competency certificates (business purposes) with Regulation 21 training.
• Completed SASSETA armed response tactical unit standard (123510 / 113513) for armed officers.
• Criminal checks not older than 3 months, renewed annually; medical fitness assessments; Eskom induction.
• For drone operations: valid SACAA Remote Pilot License (RPL) and Unmanned Aircraft System Operating Certificate (UASOC).
• For canine unit: valid Performing Animal Protection Act license and PSIRA K9 registration.
• Scoring split and preference point system (80/20 or 90/10) are not stated in the scope of work document.
• B-BBEE: minimum Level 3 (stated in analysis, not in source document).

Scope of services

• Provision of armed tactical response and special operations security services at Camden Power Station, a designated National Key Point.
• Contract on an Outcome-Based Contract (OBC) model for 48 months.

Services required

• Armed tactical response officers with body-worn cameras.
• Canine unit (patrol dogs and handlers).
• Aerial surveillance drone operations (as and when required).
• Mobile VIP ablution facility (as and when required) for New Ash Dam Sub-station.
• Construction of security guard houses at remote areas: New Ash Dam Offices and New Ash Dam Sub-station (to Eskom standard 240-91252315).

Personnel deployment structure

• Primary teams: 21 security officers per shift (Grade C + armed reaction, NKP competency, firearm competencies) and 1 shift supervisor per shift (Grade B + armed reaction, NKP competency).
• Total deployment: 44 personnel covering day/night shifts.
• Additional Normal Day Off (NDO) coverage for continuous 24/7 operations.
• Specialised personnel:
• 1 full-time Security Site Manager (Grade A, NKP qualified, valid driver's license, firearm competencies).
• 1 full-time Safety Officer.
• 1 full-time Canine Unit Manager (Grade C, NKP, DH3 certification).
• 8 Dog Handlers (DH2 minimum), 4 per shift.
• 4 Drone Pilot Operators (2 per shift), as and when required.

Operational duties

• Continuous monitoring and protection of critical infrastructure.
• Proactive patrolling of vulnerable assets and perimeter areas.
• Detection, deterrence, and response to: plant tampering, vandalism, unauthorised access, copper cable theft, asset removal, security breaches and industrial action threats.
• Armed escort services for personnel in high-risk situations.
• Immediate tactical response; high-risk response within 5 minutes.
• Life-threatening situation intervention; team mobilisation for emergencies.
• Video documentation of all tactical responses.
• Asset protection until threat neutralisation.
• 2-man rule: no officer may be posted or patrol alone.

Equipment to be provided at contractor’s cost (included in contract price)

• All security equipment, vehicles, firearms, ammunition, uniforms, communication devices, body-worn cameras, PPE (body armour soft vest & hard plates Level 3 protection), guard monitoring systems, mobile surveillance systems and operational tools.
• No startup costs, equipment deposits or additional charges allowed.
• Contractor bears all operational expenses: fuel, maintenance, insurance, consumables, and employee transport.
• Install six (6) web-based movable camera systems (solar and sim card capability) at supplier's expense.
• SABS-accredited firearm safes and registers for on-site firearm safekeeping (though no company firearms stored overnight on Eskom premises - see compliance).
• Vehicles to be fitted with reverse hooter, company branding, patrol lights and emergency response lights as per PSIRA Act.
• Base radio stations, push-to-talk (PTT) systems, integration with Eskom control room communications.

Additional requirements

• Operating/control room in the region of nearest municipality within three months of signing contract.
• Panic buttons installed (contractor control room or Eskom Security Control Room) with monthly functionality tests.
• Weekly and monthly reports to Security Manager/Eskom Contract Manager.
• Monthly SHE statistics, monthly man-hours (1st day of each month), vehicle tracking reports.
• Contingency plans for: strikes/labour unrest amongst own staff, manpower shortage, equipment failure, communication system failure, internal grievances.
• Emergency procedures: response plans, alternative communications, backup equipment/personnel, natural disaster and cyber security incident protocols, medical emergency response.
• Camera systems in critical areas are already installed or being installed by Eskom (access control, biometrics, CCTV) - not part of the tender.

• The document does not state a minimum number of years of experience for bidders, but emphasises that bidders must be 'qualified and experienced' service providers.
• Key personnel qualifications required:
• Site Manager: Grade A, NKP qualified, valid driver's license, firearm competencies for business purposes.
• Shift Supervisors: Grade B minimum with armed response training.
• Armed Tactical Officers: Grade C with armed response training; SASSETA armed response tactical unit standard 123510/113513; valid firearm competency certificates; Regulation 21 training; physically and mentally fit.
• Canine Unit Manager: Grade C, NKP, DH3 certification.
• Dog Handlers: DH2 minimum.
• Drone Pilot Operators: SACAA Remote Pilot License (RPL); UASOC certification.
• All personnel must have: valid PSIRA registration (Grade C or higher), NKP registration under company name, annual NKP refresher training, criminal checks not older than 3 months (renewed annually), medical fitness, and Eskom induction before deployment.
• All personnel must be able to read, write, and communicate well in English.

• Compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and ISO 18788:2015 Management System for Private Security Operations (referenced as normative).
• Quality assurance and continuous improvement: covered in section 3.12.5 (details not extracted).
• All equipment, vehicles, firearms, uniforms, and operational tools to be included and maintained at contractor's cost.
• Weekly and monthly reports to Security Manager/Eskom Contract Manager.
• Contractor must submit SHE statistics monthly and attend monthly SHEQ meetings.
• Monthly functionality tests of panic buttons.
• All vehicles to be fitted with reverse hooter, company branding, patrol lights and emergency response lights per PSIRA Act.
• Equipment: SABS-accredited firearm safes, guard monitoring systems, mobile surveillance systems.
• Install six web-based movable camera systems (solar and sim card capability) at supplier's expense.

• All-inclusive service delivery: all equipment, vehicles, firearms, ammunition, uniforms, communication devices, body-worn cameras, PPE, guard monitoring systems, mobile surveillance systems and operational tools are included in the contract price.
• No startup costs, equipment deposits or additional charges permitted.
• Contractor assumes full responsibility for all operational expenses: fuel, maintenance, insurance, and consumables, as well as employee transportation.
• Drone operations: third-party liability insurance minimum R2 million coverage.
• Payment and compensation structure: not detailed in the document; only that PSIRA requires security equipment costs be incorporated into service fees, not charged separately.

Company registrations and certifications

• PSIRA company registration and all personnel registered with PSIRA under the company name.
• Directors must be PSIRA registered with minimum Grade B.
• Valid NKP registration or SAPS NKP application letter to provide services at Camden Power Station.
• Registration with GSR NKP SAPS K9 Office for canine operations.
• Registration with the Private Security Sector Provident Fund (PSSPF) with payments up to date.
• PSIRA letter of good standing submitted monthly with invoices.
• Valid license under the Performing Animal Protection Act (2016 amendments) by Dept of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment for canine operations.
• For drone operations: SACAA Remote Pilot License (RPL) and Unmanned Aircraft System Operating Certificate (UASOC); compliance with Part 101 regulations.
• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems; ISO 18788:2015 Management System for Private Security Operations (referenced as normative).

Personnel qualifications

• All security officers: PSIRA Grade C or higher with armed response endorsement; NKP registered under company name; annual NKP refresher training; valid firearm competency certificates for business purposes; Regulation 21 training annually.
• Armed tactical officers must have completed SASSETA Armed Response Tactical unit standard (123510 / 113513).
• Shift supervisor: Grade B minimum with armed response training.
• Site Manager: Grade A, NKP qualified, valid driver's license, firearm competencies.
• Canine handlers: DH2 minimum; Canine Unit Manager: DH3.
• Drone pilots: SACAA RPL.
• All personnel must be able to read and write English, be physically and mentally fit, and have a clean criminal record.

Pre-deployment requirements

• Criminal checks from a reputable screening company (not older than 3 months, renewed annually).
• Safety file reviewed and approved.
• Medical fitness assessments.
• Eskom induction before deployment; Eskom may remove non-compliant officers at contractor cost.
• Declaration of secrecy signed by officers.
• Only company firearms licensed in the contractor's name may be used.

Firearms compliance

• Sufficient firearms registered in the service provider's company name.
• Compliance with National Key Points Act, Firearms Control Act and Eskom firearm standards (32-139, 32-144, 32-1138).
• SABS-accredited firearm safes and registers on site.
• No contractor firearms kept or stored on Eskom premises; firearms must be issued, returned, stored and transported per Firearms Control Act.
• Officers' private firearms must not be used for business purposes.
• Alcohol and drug testing of officers without exception; refusal leads to immediate removal at contractor cost.

B-bbee

• B-BBEE minimum level 3 (as noted in analysis; specific threshold not detailed in the provided document).

Other

• Compliance with the National Key Points Act, PSIRA Act, Firearms Control Act, OHS Act, South African Civil Aviation Authority Act, Animal Protection Act, and all normative references listed in the document.
• Panic buttons installed and monthly functionality tests.
• No security officers deployed before electric induction and compliance checks.

• Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act).
• Safety file to be reviewed and approved before deployment.
• Contractor to submit SHE statistics at the end of every month.
• Monthly SHEQ meeting attendance and plant safety walks.
• Pre-job/daily risk assessments and safety talks before every shift; risk assessment updated as new risks emerge.
• Shift supervisors to conduct SMAT (Behavioural Safety Observation) and submit proof via Eskom App.
• Monthly man-hours submitted to Eskom Security Management on the 1st day of every month.
• Safe handling of firearms during shift changes; procedures required.
• Equipment/facilities for making firearms safe (e.g., bullet trap) with procedures.
• Alcohol and drug testing, body search and possession search of security officers without exception; refusal leads to removal at contractor cost.
• Medical fitness assessments for every deployed officer.
• Emergency response procedures: natural disaster, extreme weather, medical emergency, cyber security incident protocols.
• Contingency plans for strikes, manpower shortage, equipment failure, communication failure.
• Environmental compliance: environmental impact assessment, waste management protocols, fuel efficiency monitoring, carbon footprint reduction initiatives.

• Environmental impact assessment for all operations.
• Waste management protocols for operational materials.
• Fleet management: regular vehicle maintenance and safety inspections.
• Fuel efficiency monitoring and reporting.
• Carbon footprint reduction initiatives.
• Sustainable equipment replacement programs.
• Mobile ablution facility: compliance with Environmental Management Act and waste management requirements; disposal of waste as per Environmental Management Act.
• Construction of guard houses per Eskom standard 240-91252315; monitored by Eskom Civil Engineers.

• Contract period: 48 months.
• Contract on Outcome-Based Contract (OBC) model: payments tied to measurable performance outcomes.
• All-inclusive pricing: no startup costs, equipment deposits or additional charges; all equipment and operational expenses borne by the contractor.
• Penalties and remedies: deductions and recoveries for non-compliance/non-performance (e.g., shortages and unavailability of resources) - specific penalty rates not stated.
• Termination conditions: not detailed in the provided document; however, the document refers to termination and transition requirements (3.16) - details not extracted.
• Transition requirements: contractor must have contingency plans for strikes, manpower shortage, equipment failure, communication failure, internal grievances.
• Monitoring: weekly/monthly reporting, vehicle tracking reports, monthly SHE statistics, monthly man-hours.
• Site deployment only after: criminal checks (not older than 3 months), safety file approved, medical fitness, Eskom induction, and declaration of secrecy signed.
• Contract start requires operating/control room in the region of nearest municipality within three months of signing.

• The document does not provide a detailed evaluation scoring matrix. Evaluation is outcome-based (OBC).
• All compliance requirements listed under complianceRequirements and evaluationCriteria are mandatory for the bidder and are part of the evaluation.
• Minimum qualifying score and 80/20 or 90/10 split not stated.