ESKOM ermelo lines and servitudes office lease

The tender is for the lease of office, store, and workshop space in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, for NTCSA (Eskom National Transmission Company). The building must be an existing structure of approximately 377m²–400m², with parking and proximity to the Eskom CNC office at 60 Vrede Street, Ermelo.

Closing date: 22 October 2026 at 11:00

Clarification meeting (non-compulsory): 13 October 2026 at 11:00 via MS Teams

Meeting ID: 382 672 694 914 619

Passcode: ds2op7dK

Join link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/382672694914619?p=CWEPejuWyDiamAU499

Tender validity period: 120 days from closing date

Clarification queries deadline: 10 working days before tender submission deadline

NTCSA Representative:

Name: Matshipi Mosima

Telephone: 053 830 5623

Email: [email protected]

1st Escalation – Procurement Manager:

Name: Magcino Zuma

Email: [email protected]

2nd Escalation – Middle Manager:

Name: Vongani Hlungwani

Email: [email protected]

Submission: via Eskom E-Tendering page (NTCSA Tender bulletin site)

Submission method: electronic only via the Eskom E-Tendering page (NTCSA Tender bulletin site). No hard copies accepted. No zip/compressed files. Upload documents under folders: Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other. File size limit: 50MB per file, 900MB total per submission. Price list must be submitted in PDF and Excel format. If resubmitting, only the latest version is accepted; previous submissions become null and void. Ensure submission status is marked complete.

Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed where required, and submitted by closing):

• Annexure A: Authorisation Form – authorises the signatory to bind the bidder.
• Annexure B: Acknowledgement Form – acknowledges receipt and understanding of tender documents.
• Annexure C: Tenderer's Particulars – bidder identification and contact details.
• Annexure D: Integrity Declaration Form – commits to the Supplier Integrity Pact (download from www.ntcsa.co.za).
• Annexure E: CPA Requirements for Local Goods/Services (if applicable).
• Annexure F: CPA(IG) for Foreign Goods/Services (if applicable) – marked N/A.
• SBD 6.2 Declaration Certificate for Local Production and Local Content (Annexure G1) – marked N/A.
• Annexure G2/G3/G4: Local Content Declaration schedules – marked N/A.
• SBD 1 (Annexure H): Invitation to Bid – must be filled out by all tenderers.
• Tax Clearance Certificate: required from local tenderers not providing SARS e-filing PIN, and from foreign tenderers with SA footprint not on CSD. Foreign suppliers with no SA footprint complete SBD 1 but no tax proof.
• Tax Evaluation Questionnaire: to determine if company/CC/Trust is a personal service provider for PAYE.
• SBD 6.1 (Annexure I): Preference Points Claim Form under PPPFA 2022 regulations.
• Specific Goals: proof required for scoring; failure to submit results in zero points for that goal (not disqualifying).
• Employment Equity Act compliance: proof of submission of EE report to Department of Labour (South African designated employers only).
• SBD 4 (Annexure J): Bidders Disclosure – discloses any interest/relationship with state employees.
• SBD 9: Certificate of Independent Bid Determination – certifies price set independently (implied by reference to SBD 9 in currentAnalysis).
• Additional documents for JV: letter of intent or valid JV agreement (joint and several liability, single business entity, single designated bank account).
• E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.
• Scope of Work, Master Lease Agreement, Pricing Schedule/BOQ (Annexure A of Lease Agreement), Standard Terms and Conditions, Supplier Non-Disclosure Agreement, SDL&I Undertaking – all attached in tender advert.
• Additional technical documents (ECSA/SACPCMP/CVs/permits/licenses) as per technical evaluation criteria.

Disqualification risks:

• Missing or incomplete disqualifiable returnables (marked *) at closing.
• Late submission (after 22 October 2026, 11:00).
• Submitting more than one tender (except for size-limit submissions).
• Tender signed by non-authorised person.
• Conflict of interest.
• Being on National Treasury restricted list, Tender Defaulters list, or flagged supplier list.
• Subcontracting 100% of scope.
• Not meeting eligibility criteria.

Evaluation stages:

1. Eligibility and basic compliance: must meet eligibility criteria, submit complete tender with commercial, financial, technical information, and mandatory returnables.
2. Functionality/Technical evaluation (scored out of 100 points, minimum threshold 70%):

• Proof of ownership or valid mandate from registered property owner (20%)
• Building must be existing structure measuring approx. 377m²–400m² (10% variance acceptable) to accommodate offices, stores, workshops (15%)
• Most recent service reports/certificates for lifts, pumps, aircons, doors (10%)
• Condition assessment reports with valid compliance certificates (electrical, gas, mechanical, lifts, fire protection) (10%)
• Property/building plans (as-built drawings/floor plans) (10%)
• Preference for single building (10%)
• Parking: approx. 10 covered secure parking bays within perimeter fence; no parking or ≤10 bays causes disqualification (10%)
• Proximity to Eskom CNC office at 60 Vrede Street, Ermelo: ≤3km (15%), >3–5km (10%), >5km (5%)
• Minimum threshold 70%; may be reduced to 60% if no tenderer meets 70%.
• Occupancy certificate mandatory but may be provided before site evaluation.

3. Site evaluation for those meeting threshold.
4. Price evaluation: prices inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for variations, NPV comparison. Unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts applied at payment. Prices scored out of 80 points.
5. Specific Goals scored out of 20 points under PPPFA (80/20 system for tenders ≤ R50 million).
6. Ranking: total = price score + specific goals score.

Objective criteria: NTCSA may award to other than highest scorer if objective criteria justify. B-BBEE certificate/affidavit required to claim preference points.

The tender is for the lease of office, store, and workshop space in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, for NTCSA (Eskom National Transmission Company).

Key requirements:

• Building must be an existing structure measuring approximately 377m²–400m² (10% variance acceptable).
• Space must accommodate offices, stores, and workshops; workshop must allow installation of work benches.
• Preference for single building; multiple tenancy or multi-buildings scored lower.
• Parking: approximately 10 covered secure parking bays within the perimeter fence; no parking or ≤10 bays causes disqualification.
• Property must be in close proximity to Eskom CNC office at 60 Vrede Street, Ermelo (≤3km preferred).
• Provide property profile with Google Maps printout indicating location.
• Provide proof of ownership or valid mandate from registered property owner, with identification of owner.
• Provide service reports/certificates for applicable systems (lifts, pumps, aircons, doors).
• Provide condition assessment reports with valid compliance certificates (electrical, gas, mechanical, lifts, fire protection).
• Provide as-built drawings/floor plans.
• Occupancy certificate mandatory (may be provided before site evaluation).

No specific experience or key personnel qualifications stated beyond:

• Vetting: company profile, ID copies of members/directors/owner, CIPC registration, CSD report.
• Additional technical documents (ECSA/SACPCMP/CVs/permits/licenses) as per technical evaluation criteria.
• Audited financial statements required (see financial requirements).

Quality requirements per ISO 9001:2015:

• Section A: Quality Method Statement (based on scope), Quality Policy approved by top management, Quality Objectives approved by top management. (Score 3)
• Section B: Documented information for roles, responsibilities and authorities (organisation chart and responsibility matrix including quality function); documented information for control of externally provided processes, products and services (criteria for evaluation, selection, monitoring, re-evaluation of external providers). (Score 2)
• Section E: Form A completed and signed. (Score 1)

Total quality score = 6.

Pricing Schedule/BOQ as per Lease Agreement Annexure A – Lease Schedule. Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for variations. Unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts applied at payment. Prices scored out of 80 points under 80/20 system.

Pricing: Pricing Schedule/BOQ as per Lease Agreement Annexure A – Lease Schedule. Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for variations. Unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts applied 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.

No performance security required (not applicable).

No insurance deductibles or list of acceptable guarantors (not applicable).

Due diligence: Audited financial statements for previous 18 months (or last year if not available). For JV/SPV, each participant must submit. Start-ups (formed within last 12 months) exempt but must furnish statements for first year once available.

Mandatory:

• CSD registration (valid CSD number/report) – for local tenderers and foreign tenderers with local footprint.
• Tax clearance: local tenderers must provide SARS e-filing PIN or certified tax clearance certificate; foreign tenderers with SA footprint must provide tax clearance; foreign without footprint complete SBD 1 only.
• B-BBEE: valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or sworn affidavit/CIPC affidavit required for preference points and as condition for contract award. EME (revenue ≤ R10m) may submit sworn affidavit; QSE (revenue ≤ R50m) must comply with QSE scorecard unless ≥51% black-owned; entities above R50m must submit valid B-BBEE certificate.
• COIDA: original certificate of good standing or proof of application (South African tenderers only).
• Vetting: company profile, ID copies of members/directors/owner, CIPC registration document, CSD report.
• Employment Equity Act compliance (if designated employer).
• SDL&I Undertaking: commitment to skills development (Real Estate Learnership target of 3).

Not applicable: CIDB grading, local content (SBD 6.2), reverse e-auction, contract skills development goals, contract participation goals.

Eligibility exclusions: sanctions list, multiple tenders, JV without joint and several liability, conflict of interest, non-authorised signatory, National Treasury restriction, Tender Defaulters list, 100% subcontracting, flagged suppliers (Zondo Report, SIU, PRECCA).

Safety/OHS requirements:

• COIDA certificate of good standing or proof of application (South African tenderers only).
• Refer to Ermelo Office Lease SHEQ Specification and Ermelo Office Lease OHS Tender Evaluation Requirement (attached in tender advert).
• Additional contractual requirements: SHEQ requirements, financial viability, security screening.

Contract will be a Master Lease Agreement (attached in tender advert). Standard Terms and Conditions apply (download from www.ntcsa.co.za). Tender validity 120 days. Payment terms: 30 days for contracts below R50m, 60 days for above R50m (incl. VAT). SDL&I obligations: penalty of 2.5% of contract value for failure to meet SDL&I obligations; 2.5% of every invoice (excl. VAT) retained as security until SDL&I obligations fulfilled. SDL&I Implementation Schedule must be completed and returned within 28 days after contract award. B-BBEE improvement/retention plan must be submitted within 30 days of contract signature. No performance security required.

Additional evaluation details: Functionality/technical evaluation scored out of 100 points with minimum threshold 70% (may be reduced to 60%). Price scored out of 80 points, Specific Goals out of 20 points (80/20 system). Site evaluation conducted for those meeting threshold. Objective criteria may allow award to non-highest scorer.

Bidders must complete and sign the Acknowledgement Form for Eskom OHS legal and other requirements (Annexure B, Eskom Identifier 240-43921804 Rev 5, document 240-77471499 Rev 3). The form must be signed by an authorised person (CEO, Director, or Managing Director) and witnessed by two witnesses. Bidders must confirm they have obtained copies of the listed OHS documents and understand the consequences of non-compliance.

OHS compliance is mandatory. Bidders must comply with the following documents when working at or rendering a service to Eskom:

• Eskom Contract and Contractor OHS Management 32-726
• OHS specification/requirements provided 559-23662020
• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Compensation for Occupational Diseases and Illnesses Act
• Eskom SHEQ Policy 32-727
• OHS Incident Management Procedure 32-95

After contract award, the supplier must fully align its processes to Eskom's OHS requirements (policies, procedures, standards).

Penalties will be enforced on the main supplier for non-conformance to Eskom or statutory OHS requirements, including non-conformance by its contractors or suppliers.

All employees (contractors/suppliers) must undergo the relevant Eskom induction and the company's induction.

The main supplier must:

• Demonstrate to Eskom the process and selection criteria used when appointing contractors and suppliers.
• Notify Eskom prior to appointing contractors or suppliers for commencement of work.
• Ensure contractors/suppliers have adequate resources and competencies.
• Be accountable for managing contractors/suppliers to ensure compliance with legal and Eskom requirements.
• Monitor contractors/suppliers through audits and assessments for OHS compliance during work execution.
• Provide grounds for termination of work done by contractors/suppliers.
• Deal with all non-conformances/non-compliance by contractors/suppliers (all tiers) directly with the main contractor/supplier in terms of performance and penalty processes.

Eskom reserves the right to verify compliance and may instruct the contractor to provide copies of testimonials/references and contact details of clients (including Eskom) for whom similar work was previously done.

OHS compliance is mandatory. Bidders must comply with the following documents when working at or rendering a service to Eskom:

• Eskom Contract and Contractor OHS Management 32-726
• OHS specification/requirements provided 559-23662020
• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Compensation for Occupational Diseases and Illnesses Act
• Eskom SHEQ Policy 32-727
• OHS Incident Management Procedure 32-95

After contract award, the supplier must fully align its processes to Eskom's OHS requirements (policies, procedures, standards).

Penalties will be enforced on the main supplier for non-conformance to Eskom or statutory OHS requirements, including non-conformance by its contractors or suppliers.

All employees (contractors/suppliers) must undergo the relevant Eskom induction and the company's induction.

The main supplier must:

• Demonstrate to Eskom the process and selection criteria used when appointing contractors and suppliers.
• Notify Eskom prior to appointing contractors or suppliers for commencement of work.
• Ensure contractors/suppliers have adequate resources and competencies.
• Be accountable for managing contractors/suppliers to ensure compliance with legal and Eskom requirements.
• Monitor contractors/suppliers through audits and assessments for OHS compliance during work execution.
• Provide grounds for termination of work done by contractors/suppliers.
• Deal with all non-conformances/non-compliance by contractors/suppliers (all tiers) directly with the main contractor/supplier in terms of performance and penalty processes.

Eskom reserves the right to verify compliance and may instruct the contractor to provide copies of testimonials/references and contact details of clients (including Eskom) for whom similar work was previously done.

Clarification meeting (non-compulsory): 13 October 2026 at 11:00 via MS Teams.

• Join link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/382672694914619?p=CWEPejuWyDiamAU499
• Meeting ID: 382 672 694 914 619
• Passcode: ds2op7dK
• Dial-in (Cape Town): +27 21 834 0825,,441928866#
• Phone conference ID: 441 928 866#

Non-compulsory clarification meeting: 13 October 2026 at 11:00 via MS Teams.

• Join link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/382672694914619?p=CWEPejuWyDiamAU499
• Meeting ID: 382 672 694 914 619
• Passcode: ds2op7dK
• Dial-in (Cape Town): +27 21 834 0825,,441928866#
• Phone conference ID: 441 928 866#

Clarification meeting contact:

• Platform: MS Teams
• Telephone (dial-in): +27 21 834 0825

NTCSA Lines & Servitudes employees in Ermelo, previously based at Camden Power Station, are currently accommodated in office space leased by Distribution (Dx) at Dx Ermelo offices and Dx CNC offices. The department has 7 employees, expanding to 9. Dx Real Estate is relocating employees from Emalahleni to Ermelo, so NTCSA staff must vacate the Dx premises. No NTCSA-owned properties meet operational needs, so leasing is the recommended short-to-medium-term solution. A 60-month lease is required. Premises must be approximately 377–400 m² (10% variance), with parking for 10 vehicles, near the Eskom CNC office at 60 Vrede Street, Ermelo, close to amenities and public transport. Space must accommodate open-plan and enclosed workstations for 9 employees, 33 m² equipment storage, 11 m² document storage, 11 m² printing room, and compliant ablution facilities.

Compiled by: Mbuyiselo Ntoi, Property Portfolio Officer

Supported by: Fiona Walters, Property Portfolio Manager

Authorised by: Bronwyn Stolp, Middle Manager Real Estate

Technical evaluation (100 points total, minimum threshold 70%):

• Proof of ownership or valid mandate from registered property owner, with clear identification of the owner (20 points).
• Existing building measuring approximately 377–400 m² with 10% variance, including storage for production equipment and workshop space for work benches (15 points).
• Most recent service reports or certificates for lifts, pumps, air conditioners, service doors, and doors where applicable (10 points).
• Condition assessment reports with valid compliance certificates for electrical, gas, mechanical systems, lifts, fire protection, and doors (10 points).
• Property/building plans (as-built drawings or floor plans) (10 points).
• Preference for a single building over multiple tenancy or multiple buildings (10 points).
• Parking within the perimeter fence: approximately 10 covered and open bays (10 points). No parking or fewer than 10 bays within the fence is disqualifying.
• Location within 3 km of the Eskom CNC office at 60 Vrede Street, Ermelo (15 points). A property profile with a Google Maps printout is required.

On-site objective technical evaluation (100 points total, minimum threshold 60%):

• Universal accessibility: ramp, lift for multi-level buildings, wheelchair-friendly bathrooms, double-door access (25 points).
• Visual assessment: condition of finishes, lighting, fixtures, paint, flooring (25 points).
• Secure perimeter fence (10 points).
• Security features: gates, outdoor lighting, burglar bars, CCTV, security guards (10 points).
• Functional alarm system or written commitment to install within 6 months of occupancy (5 points).
• Existing layout compliant with OHSA and national building regulations: emergency exits, fire extinguishers, ventilation, ablution facilities, lighting (25 points).

Suppliers meeting the 70% threshold proceed to site evaluation. NTCSA may reduce the functionality threshold to a minimum of 60% if no bidder meets 70%.

NTCSA Lines & Servitudes department in Ermelo requires leased office premises for approximately 9 employees (currently 7, expanding to 9).

Premises requirements:

• Approximately 377–400 m² of rented space, with 10% variance; more than one building may be considered.
• Parking for 10 vehicles.
• Located near the Eskom CNC office at 60 Vrede Street, Ermelo; close to amenities, public transport, and main roads.
• Space to create both open-plan and enclosed workstations for approximately 9 employees.
• Approximately 33 m² for equipment storage, or the ability to create such space.
• Approximately 11 m² for a document storage room, or the ability to create such space.
• Approximately 11 m² for a printing room, or the ability to create such space.
• Adequate ablution facilities for males and females, compliant with OHSA and National Building Regulations, including provision for people with disabilities.
• Premises must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and National Building Regulations.

Lease term: 60 months.

Occupancy certificate is mandatory; must be provided before site evaluation if the bidder meets the minimum technical threshold.

Normative references:

• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act.
• SANS 784 (Design for access and mobility).
• SANS 10400-A (General principles and requirements).
• SANS 10400-D (Public safety).
• SANS 10400-M (Stairways).

Informative references:

• Eskom Real Estate Standards.
• Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• National Building Regulations and Building Standard.

Premises must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and National Building Regulations. Adequate ablution facilities for males and females, compliant with OHSA and NBR, including provision for people with disabilities. On-site evaluation checks emergency exits, fire extinguishers, adequate ventilation, ablution facilities, and lighting.

Technical evaluation criteria with weightings: 1. Proof of ownership or valid mandate from registered property owner (20%). 2. Building must be existing structure measuring approximately 377–400 m² with 10% variance, storage for production equipment, workshop allowing installation of work benches (15%). 3. Most recent service reports or certificates for lifts, pumps, aircons, service doors where applicable (10%). 4. Condition assessment reports with valid compliance certificates where applicable – electrical and gas, mechanical systems including lifts, fire protection equipment, doors (10%). 5. Property/building plans as built drawings/floor plans (10%). 6. Preference for single building vs multiple tenancy vs multi-buildings (10%). 7. Parking availability within perimeter fence – approximately 10 covered and open bays (10%). 8. Town/City/Nodal Centre within 3 km radius of Eskom CNC office at 60 Vrede Street, Ermelo (15%). Minimum threshold 70%. On-site objective technical evaluations: 1. Universal Accessibility (25%). 2. Visual assessment (25%). 3. Security perimeter fence features (10%). 4. Security features such as gates, lighting, burglar bars, CCTV, guards (10%). 5. Security alarm system or commitment to install within 6 months (5%). 6. Existing layout OHSA compliant – emergency exits, fire extinguishers, ventilation, ablution facilities (25%). Minimum threshold 60%.

The document is Form A (Tender & Contract Quality Requirements) for the Ermelo Lines and Servitudes lease transaction. It requires the tenderer to accept Eskom's Supplier Quality Requirements as per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001. The form indicates that pre-contract award quality requirements apply, and post-contract award conditions include contract execution, supplier quality performance monitoring, supplier quality audit, Eskom rights of access and information, preservation, quality audits, management of nonconformities, and special processes.

Eskom Quality Representative:

• Name: Prudence Maimane
• Designation: Officer Quality
• Date: 2026/07/03

Returnable documents:

• Form A (Tender & Contract Quality Requirements): must be completed and signed by the tenderer's quality representative to acknowledge and accept Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements as per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001.

Submission method and address: not stated in the document.

Bidders must complete and sign Form A to acknowledge and accept Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements (specification 240-105658000) and ISO 9001. No other evaluation criteria are specified in the document.

The document is a quality requirements form (Form A) for the Ermelo Lines and Servitudes lease transaction. It specifies that the tenderer must accept Eskom's Supplier Quality Requirements as per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001. The form indicates that pre-contract award quality requirements apply, and post-contract award conditions include contract execution, supplier quality performance monitoring, supplier quality audit, Eskom rights of access and information, preservation, quality audits, management of nonconformities, and special processes. The form also lists ISO 9001 clauses and quality principles that apply.

The document does not specify a methodology or execution plan. It only lists ISO 9001 clauses and quality principles that apply.

The tenderer must accept Eskom's Supplier Quality Requirements as per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001. Post-contract award quality conditions include contract execution, supplier quality performance monitoring, supplier quality audit, Eskom rights of access and information, preservation, quality audits, management of nonconformities, and special processes. The ISO 9001 clauses and quality principles listed apply.

No specific compliance requirements are stated in the document.

The only evaluation criterion stated is that the tenderer must complete and sign Form A to acknowledge and accept Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements (specification 240-105658000) and ISO 9001. No other evaluation criteria are provided.

Lease of office space for NTCSA Ermelo Lines & Servitudes, running for a period of five (5) years. The buyer handling the procurement is Matshipi Mosima.

Buyer

• Name: Matshipi Mosima
• Function: Procurement (Business Unit Procurement)

SDL&I input compiled by

• Name: Dorothy Kgoete
• Function: Supplier Development Localisation & Industrialisation (SDL&I)
• Date: 14/08/2026

No submission email address, telephone number or delivery address is stated.

Returnable documents

• B-BBEE certificate issued by a SANAS-accredited verification agency, or a sworn affidavit, or a CIPC affidavit — required to claim preference points and as a condition of contract award.
• SDL&I Implementation Schedule — completed and returned to the SDL&I representative for acceptance within 28 days after contract award; it becomes the reference document for monitoring SDL&I commitments.
• B-BBEE improvement or retention plan — an essential document, due within 30 days after contract signature.
• Quarterly SDL&I progress reports against the Data Collection Template.

Post-award compliance cycle

• Reports are reviewed within 30 days of receipt.
• If obligations are unmet, the supplier is notified in writing and must take corrective measures before the next reporting cycle.
• Failure to correct invokes the retention provisions.

Bid content

• Responses must be completed in the SDL&I objective tables covering local procurement content, skills development and job creation.

Preference points

• Bidders are scored on a preference point system based on specific goals; the points split is not stated in this section.
• Submitting a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit is a condition for contract award.

Objective criteria

• Where objective criteria apply and a bidder does not meet them, the second-ranked bidder may be recommended for award.

SDL&I objectives

• SDL&I targets (local procurement content, skills development, job creation, B-BBEE improvement) do not form part of scoring.
• Commitments made against those objectives become contractual obligations once the contract is awarded.

Scope

• Lease of office space for NTCSA Ermelo Lines & Servitudes.
• Contract duration: five (5) years.

Skills development deliverable

• Bidders must propose how they will develop unemployed candidates in South Africa.
• Skills must address NTCSA core, scarce and critical skills, including the occupations in high demand listed in Government Gazette 43937 (2020).
• Target: three (3) Real Estate Learnerships.
• Candidates must be currently unemployed graduates from universities, TVET colleges and/or matriculants, drawn from all provinces and representative of South Africa's demographics, sourced from within the vicinity of the station.

Job creation

• Bidders must propose the number of jobs to be created directly by the contract, and the number of jobs to be retained.

Skills development proposal

• Bidders must set out how they will develop unemployed candidates, targeting NTCSA core, scarce and critical skills and the scarce and critical skills listed in the 2020 high-demand occupations (Government Gazette 43937).
• Target: three (3) Real Estate Learnerships.
• Candidates must be unemployed graduates of universities or TVET colleges, or matriculants, drawn from all provinces and representative of South Africa's demographics, and sourced from within the vicinity of the station.

Job creation proposal

• Bidders must state the number of jobs to be created directly through the contract and the number of jobs to be retained.

Where a contract combines locally produced and imported goods or services, the bid must separate the components in line with the Price Schedule issued with the tender documents. Local procurement content is calculated as total spend minus the imported portion; a bidder's proposal is entered against the NTCSA target in the SDL&I tables.

SDL&I penalty and retention

• Penalty: 2.5% of the invoice amount for failing to meet SDL&I obligations.
• Retention: 2.5% of every invoice, excluding VAT, held for the contract duration as security for SDL&I obligations.
• Retained amounts are released only after the SDL&I progress reports are received, all SDL&I obligations are fulfilled, and the SDL&I Department has submitted an approved compliance report.

Pricing information

• Local procurement content is the total spend less the imported component.
• Where a contract mixes local and imported goods or services, the bid must split the components in line with the Price Schedule issued with the tender documents.
• Local procurement content and job numbers must be entered in the SDL&I proposal tables; no NTCSA target values are stated for this tender.

B-BBEE evidence

• Total revenue up to R10 million (Exempted Micro Enterprise): a qualifying sworn affidavit may be submitted.
• Total revenue up to R50 million (Qualifying Small Enterprise): full compliance with the QSE scorecard elements for the sector, unless the entity is at least 51% black owned, in which case a sworn affidavit may be submitted.
• Total revenue above R50 million: a valid B-BBEE certificate is required.
• A valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit is a condition for contract award.

B-BBEE improvement undertaking

• Level 1 bidders must maintain their level.
• Level 2 or 3 bidders must maintain or improve their level over the contract term.
• Level 4 bidders must reach Level 3 by the end of year one, then move one level higher thereafter.
• Level 5 to 8 or non-compliant bidders must reach Level 4 by the end of year one, then improve by at least one level each year from year two.
• The improvement plan is due within 30 days of contract signature.

Sworn affidavit validity

• Deponent's full names and identity number as per the identity document; designation as director, owner or member.
• Registered enterprise name and business address; black ownership, black female ownership and designated-group percentages completed, with no blank spaces.
• Total revenue for the year under review, whether audited or management accounts, and the financial year end.
• A single B-BBEE status level and the empowering supplier status, including the QSE basis where applicable.
• The deponent and the Commissioner of Oaths must sign on the same date, and the Commissioner must stamp the affidavit.
• The Commissioner of Oaths may not be an employee or ex officio of the bidding enterprise.

Not applicable to this tender

• No designated sector minimum local production threshold.
• No compulsory CIDB training.
• No mandatory subcontracting condition of award.

Required evidence

• A valid B-BBEE certificate from a SANAS-accredited verification agency, a sworn affidavit, or a CIPC affidavit.
• Revenue up to R10 million (EME): sworn affidavit accepted.
• Revenue up to R50 million (QSE): full QSE scorecard compliance for the sector, unless at least 51% black owned, in which case a sworn affidavit is acceptable.
• Revenue above R50 million: valid B-BBEE certificate required.

Improvement undertaking over the contract term

• Level 1: maintain the level.
• Level 2 or 3: maintain or improve the level.
• Level 4: reach Level 3 by the end of year one, then move one level higher thereafter.
• Level 5 to 8 or non-compliant: reach Level 4 by the end of year one, then improve at least one level each year from year two.
• The B-BBEE improvement or retention plan must be submitted within 30 days after contract signature and is an essential document.

Affidavit formalities

• The affidavit must record the deponent's names and identity number, the designation authorising them to depose, the registered enterprise name and address, black ownership and designated-group percentages, total revenue and its basis, the financial year end, one B-BBEE status level and the empowering supplier status.
• Deponent and Commissioner of Oaths must sign on the same date; the Commissioner must also stamp the document and may not be an employee or ex officio of the enterprise.

SDL&I performance regime

• Failure to meet SDL&I obligations attracts a penalty of 2.5% of the invoice amount.
• 2.5% of every invoice, excluding VAT, is retained for the duration of the contract as security for SDL&I obligations.
• Retention is released only once the SDL&I progress reports are received, all SDL&I obligations are met, and the SDL&I Department issues an approved compliance report.

Monitoring and reporting

• Suppliers report quarterly on SDL&I compliance using the Data Collection Template.
• Reports are reviewed within 30 days of receipt, and the supplier is notified in writing of any unmet obligations.
• Corrective measures must be implemented before the next reporting cycle, failing which the retention provisions are invoked.
• The SDL&I Implementation Schedule must be completed and returned to the SDL&I representative for acceptance within 28 days after contract award, and serves as the reference for measuring progress.

Bidders are scored under a preference point system tied to specific goals, and must submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit as a condition of award. Bidders with total revenue up to R50 million fall under the QSE regime and must comply with all elements of the QSE scorecard relevant to their sector unless they qualify for the affidavit route. The preference point split is not stated in this section.

OHS returnable requirements for the Ermelo Lines and Servitudes office lease. Bidders complete the checklist and submit the supporting records with the bid.

Returnable OHS checklist — each item must be answered Y (yes), N (no) or N/A (not applicable) and submitted with the bid:

• Fire protection and suppression installation records.
• Emergency lighting design and records.
• Electrical installation accreditation records.
• Occupancy certificate.
• Annexure B (240-77471499): signed acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements.

Submission method, address and closing time are not stated in this document.

Annexure B (240-77471499): acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements, signed and submitted by the bidder.

OHS returnables are assessed item by item on a Y / N / N/A basis.

Outcome recorded by the Eskom OHS Representative as Recommended or Not Recommended.

No price/functionality split, preference point system or minimum score is stated in this document.

Scope: OHS compliance returnables for the Ermelo Lines and Servitudes office lease.

Fire protection and suppression

• Installation to SANS 10400 Part T and W.
• Technician accredited in fire protection under Parts 1 and 2 of SANS 1475, registered with the local municipality, and an SAQCC Fire registered serviceman.
• Proof of emergency alarm installation.
• Heat, smoke and fire detection connected to the emergency alarm and interfaced with the suppression system, with service and maintenance records.
• Public address system with service record — preferred but not compulsory; an alternative means of emergency announcement or alarm testing communication is acceptable.
• Approved building layout drawing showing fire escape doors with adjacent door locks, fire extinguisher, fire hose reel and fire hydrant positions, and emergency escape routes.

Emergency lighting

• Emergency light design and records.

Electrical installations

• Valid accreditation records of the registered person and entity issuing the Electrical Certificate of Compliance.

Occupancy

• Provision of an occupancy certificate.

Public address system: service record required; the PA system itself is preferred but not compulsory, and an alternative means of communicating emergency announcements or alarm tests is acceptable.

Approved building layout drawing required, showing fire escape doors with adjacent door locks.

Returnable OHS evidence required with the bid:

• Fire protection technician accreditation under SANS 1475 Parts 1 and 2, issued via the local municipality, plus SAQCC Fire registration.
• Electrical Certificate of Compliance accreditation records for the registered person and entity.
• Occupancy certificate for the premises.
• Annexure B (240-77471499): signed acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements.

CSD registration, tax compliance, B-BBEE level and CIDB grading are not stated in this document.

Fire protection and suppression installation to SANS 10400 Part T and W.

Technician accreditation under SANS 1475 Parts 1 and 2 via the local municipality, with SAQCC Fire registration.

Emergency alarm installation proof, and detection interfaced to the alarm and suppression systems with maintenance records.

Emergency lighting design and records.

Electrical installations: valid accreditation records of the registered person and entity issuing the Electrical Certificate of Compliance.

Occupancy certificate required.

Eskom National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA) Asset Management, Real Estate, requires the building lease to comply with Eskom SHEQ requirements.

• The SHEQ specification sets the minimum requirements the landlord must meet for the contract and for its duration.
• The landlord must develop a SHE Plan covering the lease agreement requirements and the applicable legislation.
• The specification lists legislative, NTCSA Real Estate, local authority, municipal by-law and environmental requirements applicable to the landlord.
• It applies to any contracting organisation tendering for the Ermelo Lines and Servitudes Office Lease Building.

Closing: 22 October 2026 at 11:00

Portfolio Manager

• Name: Fiona Walters
• Role: NTCSA Portfolio Manager

SHEQ Senior Advisor

• Name: Albert Shai
• Role: NTCSA SHEQ Senior Advisor

Safety Officer

• Name: Mahlatse Maphake
• Role: NTCSA Safety Officer

Environmental Officer

• Name: Tshegofatso Nnene
• Role: NTCSA Environmental Officer

Reference location

Eskom CNC office

60 Vrede Street

Ermelo

Returnable documents

• Form A, completed and signed.
• Quality method statement based on the scope (Method Statement Template Ref 240-126469599).
• Quality policy and quality objectives approved by top management.
• Organisational chart and responsibility matrix covering the quality management function.
• Documented criteria for evaluation, selection, monitoring and re-evaluation of external providers.
• Evidence of a developed and implemented QMS complying with ISO 9001.
• Proof of similar or previous work per the scope.

Eskom will conduct a physical lease building evaluation or inspection before the contract is awarded.

Premises required

• Rental premises in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, of approximately 377 m² to 400 m² (10% variance allowed); more than one building may be considered.
• Parking for 10 vehicles.
• Location: near the Eskom CNC office at 60 Vrede Street, Ermelo; close to amenities, accessible by public transport and connected to main roads.
• Space must allow open-plan and enclosed workstations for approximately 9 NTCSA employees.
• Equipment storage of approximately 33 m², or the ability to create it.
• Document storage room of approximately 11 m².
• Printing room of approximately 11 m².
• Adequate male and female ablution facilities, compliant with OHSA and the National Building Regulations, including provision for people with disabilities.
• Premises must comply with OHSA and the National Building Regulations.

Certificates required before occupation

• Building Occupancy Certificate.
• Electrical Certificate of Compliance.
• Electric Fence Certificate of Compliance, where applicable.
• Fire Equipment Compliance Certificate and service records.
• Plumbing Compliance Certificate.
• Assurance of Asbestos-Free Building Report.
• Building must be designed and maintained for accessibility by people with disabilities.

Structural and hygiene

• Landlord to provide a structural engineering report and maintain the structure.
• Building-attached assets (pipelines, fuel/water tanks, electrical switchgears, emergency stop buttons, low doorways/structures) to be colour-coded to SANS.
• Plumbing must be in good condition.
• Illumination to comply with Section 11 of the Physical Agents Regulations.
• Natural and artificial ventilation to comply with Section 12 of the Physical Agents Regulations.

Fire and emergency

• Suitable fire prevention equipment at strategic locations or as recommended by the local Fire Chief.
• Fire equipment to be labelled, numbered, entered in a register, inspected monthly by a competent person, and tested/serviced at recommended intervals by an accredited supplier.
• Smoke/fire detection system connected to the emergency alarm and, where applicable, interfaced with the sprinkler system.
• Emergency infrastructure maintained: assembly point, building signage, unobstructed emergency exit doors, serviced public address system.

Electrical

• Current electrical installation Certificate of Compliance.
• Distribution board circuit breakers, isolators and lighting boards uniquely and permanently labelled.
• Switchboards clearly marked to show connected apparatus.
• Electrical warning signs per the Electrical Installation Regulations or SANS 10142.
• Emergency power supply (diesel generator or UPS) as backup per the lease agreement.

Signage

• Building signage to comply with the National Building Standard.
• Symbolic safety signage per SANS 1186, positioned to be visible from most positions and replaced when worn.

Risk assessments

• Landlord to provide risk assessments for all maintenance work within the leased premises, per Section 8(2)(d) of the OHS Act.
• Risk assessments to cover hazard identification, risk evaluation and control measures, and to be reviewed and updated for changes or new hazards.

Disability access

• Escape routes to comply with the National Building Regulations.
• Signage for wheelchair-accessible parking, toilets and lifts, using the international symbol.
• Directional and location signage with lettering at least 50 mm high where viewing distance exceeds 10 m; location signs placed 1.4 m to 1.7 m above floor level.
• Wheelchair parking signs at least 2.0 m above driveway level; at least two accessible parking spaces for employee parking.
• Accessible parking surfaces not steeper than 1:50 per SANS 10400.
• Doorways to allow at least 750 mm clear opening for wheelchairs.
• Ramps not steeper than 1:12, at least 1 100 mm wide, per SANS 10400.
• Stairs with anti-slip strips or grip and balustrades of at least 900 mm; tread rise uniform and not exceeding 170 mm; handrails on both sides.
• Handrails with elliptical profile approximately 50 mm wide and 40 mm deep, or circular 35 mm to 50 mm diameter.
• Accessible toilet doors with at least 900 mm clear opening; toilet seat top 480 mm to 500 mm above floor level.

A quality method statement based on the scope must be submitted, using Method Statement Template Ref 240-126469599.

• Proof of similar or previous work done per the scope of work and specification must be submitted.
• A competent person is defined as someone with the knowledge, training, experience and qualifications specific to the task, with qualifications and training registered under the South African Qualifications Authority Act, 1995 where appropriate.

Quality requirements

• NTCSA Transmission Asset Management Real Estate is ISO 9001:2015 certified; contractors and service providers must meet the minimum requirements of the ISO 9001 quality management system.
• This work falls under category 4 of the quality requirements.
• The contractor must demonstrate commitment to developing, implementing and maintaining a QMS complying with ISO 9001.
• Evidence of the developed and implemented QMS must be submitted.

Documented information to submit

• Quality method statement based on the scope (Method Statement Template Ref 240-126469599).
• Quality policy approved by top management.
• Quality objectives approved by top management.
• Organisational chart and responsibility matrix covering defined roles, responsibilities and authorities, including the quality management function (ISO 9001:2015 Clause 5.3).
• Documented criteria for evaluation, selection, monitoring of performance and re-evaluation of external providers (ISO 9001:2015 Clause 8.4).
• Form A, completed and signed.
• Proof of similar or previous work per the scope.

Legislation

• Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, particularly Section 24.
• Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and its Regulations.
• National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act.
• National Environmental Management Act.
• National Road Traffic Act.
• National Environmental Waste Management Act.

Quality management

• ISO 9001:2015 compliance required; this work falls under category 4 of the quality requirements.
• Submit evidence of a developed and implemented QMS complying with ISO 9001.
• Quality method statement based on scope (Method Statement Template Ref 240-126469599).
• Quality policy and quality objectives approved by top management.
• Organisational chart and responsibility matrix covering the quality management function (ISO 9001:2015 Clause 5.3).
• Documented criteria for evaluation, selection, monitoring and re-evaluation of external providers (ISO 9001:2015 Clause 8.4).
• Form A completed and signed.
• Proof of similar or previous work per the scope.

Environmental

• Duty of care and remediation of environmental damage; polluter-pays principle applies.
• Spills and emergency incidents to be reported immediately to the NTCSA Environmental Officer and investigated to prevent recurrence.
• Water and energy usage reports to be available on request by the SHEQ department.

Non-conformance

• Eskom building management conducts regular building inspections for National Building Standard compliance.
• Non-conformance with SHE requirements is subject to discipline under the Eskom Procurement and Supply Management Procedure.
• Non-conformances must be closed within the time stated in the issued report.

Health and safety requirements

• The landlord must develop a SHE Plan covering the lease agreement and applicable legislation.
• Risk assessments are required for all maintenance work within the leased premises, per Section 8(2)(d) of the OHS Act, covering hazard identification, risk evaluation and control measures.
• Risk assessments must be reviewed and updated for significant changes, new processes or new hazards.
• Illumination to comply with Section 11 and ventilation with Section 12 of the Physical Agents Regulations.
• Fire prevention equipment to be provided at strategic locations or as recommended by the local Fire Chief, and maintained, labelled, numbered, registered, inspected monthly and serviced by an accredited supplier.
• Smoke/fire detection connected to the emergency alarm and, where applicable, the sprinkler system.
• Emergency infrastructure maintained: assembly point, signage, unobstructed emergency exits, public address system.
• Periodic emergency drills must be conducted, recorded and provided on request.
• Facilities for people with disabilities must meet the National Building Regulations and SANS 10400 requirements (escape routes, signage, parking, doorways, ramps, stairs, handrails, accessible toilets).
• Eskom building management conducts regular inspections; non-conformance is subject to discipline under the Eskom Procurement and Supply Management Procedure and must be closed within the time stated in the report.

Environmental requirements

• Duty of care: anyone causing or likely to cause significant pollution or degradation must take reasonable measures to prevent, minimise and rectify it.
• Polluter-pays principle: those responsible for environmental harm bear the cost of remediation and prevention.
• Spills and emergency incidents must be reported immediately to the NTCSA Environmental Officer and investigated to prevent recurrence.
• The landlord must be aware of the Eskom SHEQ Policy.
• Water and energy usage reports must be available on request by the SHEQ department.
• Applicable legislation includes the Constitution (Section 24), NEMA, the National Environmental Waste Management Act, the OHS Act, the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, and the National Road Traffic Act.

Lease of office space and parking in Ermelo for NTCSA's lines and servitudes function. Common-area services included in operating costs cover cleaning, garden services, refuse removal, sanitation and security.

Lessee domicilium address:

Megawatt Park

1 Maxwell Drive

Sunninghill

2001

No named contact person, email address or telephone number is stated in the lease terms.

Procurement: lease of office premises and parking in Ermelo for the lines and servitudes function.

Premises: office space and parking; floor area to be stated in the lease schedule.

Parking: number of bays per lease schedule item 6; parking for motor vehicles and fuel tankers only, with the lessor's prior consent required for any other use.

Permitted use: restricted to the purpose stated in the lease schedule.

Common areas: shared portions of the property not exclusively let, available for common use.

Lessee maintenance obligations: interior cleaning; insurance of own fixtures and goods; no unauthorised aerials, signage or vending machines; no structural damage; prevention and clearing of sewer and water blockages; vermin control; no nuisance; no refuse accumulation; maintenance of lighting and flooring; maintenance of air-conditioning in server rooms; repair of door handles, window panes and glass.

Lessor maintenance obligations: structure and exterior; perimeter and electric fencing and boom gates; geysers and plumbing; gutters, drains and downpipes; appurtenances; fire equipment, sprinklers, detection and air-conditioning (excluding server-room split units); glass doors; exterior paintwork; common-area flooring and parking; security services; municipal services (electricity, water, sewerage, refuse); back-up power and water; pest control, cleaning and hygiene of common areas; refuse and garden maintenance.

Alterations: only with the lessor's prior written consent; fixtures installed by the lessee must be removed on termination and any damage repaired.

Joint inspections: at occupation (per Annexure C items), no more than 30 business days before termination, and no more than 3 business days after vacation.

Defects recordal: parties list material defects at occupation; the lessor repairs those allocated to it before occupation.

Defects notice: lessee must report defects in writing within 30 days of commencement, failing which the premises are deemed defect-free.

Reinstatement: lessee returns the premises in the condition received, fair wear and tear excepted; repair costs for lessee-caused defects are for the lessee's account.

Independent expert: where an inspection requires expert input, the lessor appoints and pays for the expert.

Lessor maintenance: structure, exterior, fencing, plumbing, drains, appurtenances, fire equipment, common areas, security and municipal services.

Lease schedule records the monthly rental for office and parking, rates included in the office rental (subject to increases only), operating cost, VAT at 15%, escalation in line with CPI, utility charges per consumption, a deposit of R0.00, and a tenant installation allowance.

Deposit: R0.00.

Rental: payable monthly in advance, on or before the 7th day of the applicable month, by electronic funds transfer.

Rental components (per lease schedule): office rental; parking; rates (included in office rental, subject to increases only); operating cost; VAT at 15%.

Escalation: annually on the commencement anniversary, in line with CPI.

Operating costs: lessee pays a pro-rata share; repayment to the lessor on demand where the lessor pays municipal charges.

Municipal and utility costs: lessee pays consumption charges for electricity, water, sewerage and gas; the lessor installs a separate meter at its own cost where the premises are not separately metered.

Interest on overdue amounts: ABSA Bank overdraft rate pegged at the date payment became due.

Tenant installation allowance: value to be stated in the lease schedule (excluding VAT); the lessor carries out the work per agreed scope; costs above the allowance are payable by the lessee on invoice.

Insurance: each party insures its own risks, liabilities and goods.

Electrical certificate of compliance (COC): required on vacating the premises, issued by a lessor-approved electrical contractor.

Building COCs: the lessor must provide building certificates of compliance per Annexure C before occupation; failure renders the lease null and void.

Occupational Health and Safety Act: lessee must comply at its own cost and maintain a safe working environment for employees, customers, visitors and contractors.

National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977: the lessor must effect improvements needed for compliance.

Tobacco Products Control Act: lessee must prevent contravention on the premises.

Approvals and licences: lessee is responsible at its own cost for approvals related to the use of the premises.

Insurance: each party must maintain insurance for its risks and liabilities.

Occupational Health and Safety Act: lessee must comply at its own cost and keep a safe, low-risk working environment for employees, customers, visitors and contractors.

Electrical compliance: on vacating, lessee must obtain a valid electrical certificate of compliance from a lessor-approved contractor.

Fire and security: lessee must comply with the lessor's security and fire protection regulations.

Vermin and hygiene: lessee must keep the premises free of vermin and pay for fumigation or treatment if infested.

Refuse: no accumulation of refuse inside or outside the premises.

Blockages: lessee must prevent and clear blockages in sewer and water pipes serving the premises exclusively, at its own cost.

Nuisance: lessee must not cause nuisance, inconvenience or disturbance to the lessor, other tenants or neighbours.

Standard lease terms between NTCSA SOC LTD and the lessor covering parties, definitions, commencement and duration, rental and operating costs, condition of the premises, maintenance, liability exclusions, alterations, damage or destruction, legislative compliance, nuisance, cession and sub-letting, insurance, lessor access, costs and interest, breach, notices, general provisions, jurisdiction and signature.

Key terms: renewal by 1 month's written notice; early termination on 3 months' notice after the first anniversary; breach remedies on 7 days' notice for rental and 20 days' notice for other breach; interest at the ABSA Bank overdraft rate; Magistrate's Court jurisdiction.

Documented information is required for the control of externally provided processes, products and services. It must set out the criteria for evaluating, selecting, monitoring the performance of, and re-evaluating external providers, in line with Clause 8.4 of ISO 9001:2015.

Date issued: 28 August 2026

Eskom representative

• Name: Prudence Maimane
• Role: Eskom representative for the tender returnables list

No email address or telephone number is stated.

Returnable documents — Category 4 quality requirements (Specification 240-105658000)

• Quality method statement based on the scope of work, prepared on Method Statement Template Ref 240-126469599.
• Quality policy approved by top management.
• Quality objectives approved by top management.
• Organisational chart and responsibility matrix setting out defined roles, responsibilities and authorities, including the quality management function (ISO 9001:2015 Clause 5.3).
• Documented information for control of externally provided processes, products and services, covering the criteria used to evaluate, select, monitor and re-evaluate external providers (ISO 9001:2015 Clause 8.4).
• Form A, completed and signed.

Each deliverable is flagged as applicable (indicator = 1) and is evaluated.

Evaluation is against the Category 4 quality deliverables, each flagged applicable (indicator = 1).

• Section A — Quality Management System requirements (ISO 9001): method statement, quality policy and quality objectives. Section A score option: 2 to 3.
• Section B — Evidence of a QMS in operation: roles, responsibilities and authorities documentation, and control of external providers. Section B score: 2.
• Section E — User-defined additional requirements: Form A completed and signed. Section E score: 1.

No minimum qualifying score, preference point system or price/functionality split is stated.

The transaction covers the lease of lines and servitudes office accommodation at Ermelo.

• The returnables address the quality management arrangements the bidder will apply to the transaction.
• The quality method statement must be based on the scope of the work.
• The bidder must show a documented quality management system in operation, including defined roles and responsibilities and control over externally provided processes, products and services.

Form A must be completed and signed as part of the Category 4 quality returnables.

Quality management system

• Objective evidence of a documented QMS that is not certified but complies with ISO 9001 is required.
• Documentation must address Clause 5.3 (roles, responsibilities and authorities) and Clause 8.4 (control of externally provided processes, products and services) of ISO 9001:2015.
• Form A must be completed and signed.

No CSD registration, tax compliance, B-BBEE level or CIDB grading requirement is stated.

Deliverables are scored by section, each flagged applicable (indicator = 1).

• Section A — Quality Management System requirements (ISO 9001): quality method statement, quality policy and quality objectives. Score option: 2 to 3.
• Section B — Evidence of a QMS in operation: roles, responsibilities and authorities documentation, and control of external providers. Score: 2.
• Section E — User-defined additional requirements and miscellaneous items: Form A completed and signed. Score: 1.