Maintenance, repair and calibration of north east grid overhead line emergency equipment for lines and servitudes — 36-Month as-and-when-required contract

The document is a standard confidentiality agreement (NDA) template between NTCSA and a vendor. It does not contain tender-specific scope details.

Returnable documents:

• NTCSA Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA): must be executed before any confidential information is disclosed. Signing commits the bidder to confidentiality obligations, including restrictions on use and disclosure, and indemnities for unauthorised disclosure.

No eligibility or evaluation criteria are stated in the provided document. The only precondition evident is execution of the NDA.

The document is a confidentiality agreement template between NTCSA and a vendor. It does not describe the scope of work for the maintenance, repair and calibration of North East Grid Overhead Line Emergency Equipment.

No specific compliance requirements are stated in the provided document.

The document provided is a Quality Control Plan (QCP) or Inspection Test Plan (ITP) template, not the full tender specification. It defines the structure for quality control activities, including intervention points (Hold, Witness, Document Review, Surveillance, Verification), inspection and test methods (e.g., visual, microscopy, NDT), and acceptance criteria. The tender itself is for the maintenance, repair and calibration of North East Grid overhead line emergency equipment on an as-and-when-required basis for 36 months.

The tender is for the maintenance, repair and calibration of North East Grid overhead line emergency equipment, on an as-and-when-required basis, for a period of 36 months. The supplier must provide a Contract Quality Plan (CQP) to demonstrate how they will meet Eskom's quality management expectations.

Returnable documents:

• Completed Contract Quality Plan (CQP) template, signed by the owner of the organisation, submitted with the bid.
• The CQP must be at Rev 0 during tender evaluation and will be revised to Rev 1 after contract signing.

The bid must include a Contract Quality Plan (CQP) that demonstrates how the supplier will meet the client's quality management expectations. The CQP is evaluated during tender evaluation; it must be approved by the owner of the organisation. No specific scoring split or minimum qualifying score is stated.

The scope is the maintenance, repair and calibration of North East Grid overhead line emergency equipment, on an as-and-when-required basis, for a period of 36 months. The supplier must provide a Contract Quality Plan (CQP) covering:

• Scope of work and communication channels with Eskom.
• Organogram showing roles, responsibilities, and QA/QC functions.
• Index of interfacing documents (processes, standards, codes, specifications).
• List of suppliers and sub-suppliers, with monitoring and interface with the supplier's QMS.
• Index of items to be manufactured, refurbished, or newly purchased.
• Items/activities requiring QCP/ITP (offsite and onsite).
• Processes requiring special controls (e.g., welding, NDT/NDE).
• Index of documented information to be submitted to Eskom.
• Records control and retention.
• Concession and non-conformance management.
• Databook management (if applicable).
• Management of working tools and equipment, including calibration/maintenance status.
• Dealing with customer property.
• Product preservation.
• Identification and traceability.
• Commissioning and post-delivery activities.

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

The tender is for the maintenance, repair and calibration of North East Grid overhead line emergency equipment, on an as-and-when-required basis for 36 months. The scope covers a wide range of tools and equipment used in overhead line work, including chainsaws, brush cutters, hydraulic equipment, high voltage testers, lifting equipment, earths, and safety gear. Services include pre-use inspections, repairs, calibration, load testing, and certification, with collection and delivery to Eskom Park.

Returnable documents: the completed Price List spreadsheet (all sheets), the Option X1 CPA Formulae worksheet (unless prices are fixed and firm), and any other forms specified in the tender pack. Only a main offer is accepted; alternative offers are disqualified.

Evaluation is based on the submitted price list and compliance with the technical specifications. Bidders must complete the CPA formulae unless pricing is fixed and firm. Calibration of high voltage testers must be by a SANAS-accredited laboratory. Lifting equipment must be inspected, load tested and certified to relevant SANS standards.

The tender covers maintenance, repair and calibration of North East Grid overhead line emergency equipment. The equipment list includes (with SAP numbers where given):

• Canon SX 70 Digital Camera (722002)
• Insulated Pentagonal Telescoping Link stick 30ft (9m) (687130) – to IEC 62193 or ASTM F1826-00
• Cordless Portable Drill combo set (241072)
• Cordless impact wrench combo set (723856)
• Heat Gun
• 165 Toolbox Set (Chrome Vanadium) (728772) – detailed brand and tool list
• Adjustable spoke Torque Wrench kit (digital) (724002)
• Scaffolding Aluminium 6.5m (671555)
• Multi meter Fluke True 179 (679870)
• Clamp On meter true rms 325 (731198)
• 50meter Extension cord with reels (603756)
• Hydraulic conductor cutter 45mm (670079)
• 30-meter Extension cord (689857)
• Multiply – Plug adapter 10 ways
• 40M Test leads 3 core cable
• Barricading Net Stand MOQ 4 in a bag
• Voltage detector, TAG330 6.6 -132kV (676438)
• Voltage detector TAG330 (400-765kV) (15520)
• Insulated Pentagonal Telescopic Link Stick 30ft (5m) (212805/0212808)
• Venire Digital
• Transducers
• OIL Pump with Frequency
• Borehole Pumps
• Crocodile clips
• Oil sampling Kit
• Socket Set 34-52
• Herbicide spray equipment fitted on half loaf bakkie 500L (EASYSPRAY)
• SF6 Top Up Kit (699819)
• Hv Voltage Detector 10-36Kv (670868)
• Multifit Ratchet Ring Reversible
• Allen Keys (738215)
• Digital Anemometer
• Anemometer (147793)
• Herbicide Spray15 litre high pressure knapsacks (679839)
• GIS Breathing Apparatus
• Potter pack kit (SET)
• Gedore Rachet and Socket set (8-30)
• Clamp on Metre Fluke
• Pop Rivet Gun Heavy Duty Lazy Thing
• Megger Insulation Tester Digital with 3 range 250/500/1000V
• Ratchet screwdriver kit, wrench hex
• High Voltage Multi Analyzer
• High Voltage analyser M7000
• MPK253 Digital Micrometre
• Rechargeable Torch
• Scale
• Safety harness-(Ful Body Harness)
• Heavy duty Industrial Ride on Mower
• High Voltage Testers 275 - 400kv
• High voltage Testers 33-132kv
• Rolls of Barricading Nets 1.8 metres high
• Rolls of Ropes for walkway (10mm x 100m Polyester) Yellow and white
• STIHL Brush cutters FS450 with accessories
• Fibre Glass A Frame Step Ladders (Heavy duty) Industrial
• Telescopic Aluminium Extension Ladder
• 6.3Metres Max load of 150kg
• Lengths of Shunt Earths (Jumper 40mm Yellow 2m with LV Clamp modified & Earth clamp retic) (689982)
• Chance Tool Bucket (732604)
• Chance handline block orange HLB -100 (730023)
• Linkstick for shunt earths (Static ground) (218667)
• 3 Ton chain Block (730381)
• 4 Pound hammers (238503)
• Earth Spikes (168982)
• Lengths of Working Earths- yellow 10m 3kA 16mm - INDUCTION with screw on applicator (579911)
• Lengths of Working Earths- yellow 8m 3kA 16mm - INDUCTION with screw on applicator (561686)
• Lengths of Earths G42291SJ Aluminium Bodies with Serrated Jaws (Jumper 40 Yellow 8kA 10m 95/15) (579916)
• High Voltage Indicator, Auto Ranging 69kV - 500kV (669620)
• Self Retracting lifeline 3 m (SWR Fall Arrestor 6m) (759071)
• Safety Harness (250922) – sizes small to xlarge
• Rescue Kit Complete (751709)
• Chance Telescopic Linkstick 12ft H-duty (184379)
• Military Straps (587566)
• Portable Grinder Battery Operated (670833) – quantity 2
• Cable Grippers
• IZUMI Hydraulic Crimper Model EP (Battery Operated Crimper REC-6630) (730395)
• All size dices for IZUMI Hydraulic Crimper Model EP (727225)
• Battery Operated Industrial Portable Impact Range brushless (690016)
• Impact Range socket sets (52304)
• Hydraulic Conductor Cutter (Hand Hydraulic Cutter) (751482) – quantity 1
• Polypropylene Rope 100m drum (751698)
• Plastic Drum 40L (151684)
• 63 Piece Toolbox life time guarantee (729392)
• Binding Strapping Machine (654165)
• Aluminum Bracket (173932)
• Steel Bracket (173932)
• 1.5 Ton Chain Block (744464)
• 2 Ton Webbing Sling (689702)
• 3 Ton Webbing Sling (221244)
• 6 Ton Webbing Sling (218139)
• 610 x 140 x 25mm Aluminium Clamp (232397)
• 745 x 200 x 25mm Aluminium Clamp (232397)
• 625 x 175 x 25mm Aluminium Clamp (232397)
• 620 x 180 x 25mm Aluminium Clamp (232397)
• Toolbox (0677813) – electronic technicians toolbox with detailed contents
• 21 x Fall arrest systems (0249916)
• 5 x Rescue Kit Complete (0249907)
• 5 x 50 meter Extention (0690586)
• Protection Crimpers (0192720)
• 1 x Soldering Iron (0717192)
• 4 X Long nose plier (0694983)
• 4 X Neon Screw driver (0736304)
• 1 X Filer (0079214)
• 3 X Scissor (0725498)
• 1 X Cable Knife (0688666)
• 2 X Jewel Screw Drivers (0254500)
• 1 X Big Side Cutter (0254487)
• 3 X Small Side Cutter (0254486)
• 1 X Straight Twizzer (0079443)
• 1 X Bend Twizzer (0079441)
• 1 X Water Pump (0730591)
• 1 X 125 Wire Stripper (0720595)
• 1 X Starbie Star (0738449)
• 1 X Pozie Star (0760788)
• 1 X Magnetic pick up
• 3 X Plier (0254489)
• 3 X Nut Screw Drivers (0,1 & 2) (0254535)
• 1 X Flat Screw Driver (0242753)
• 5 X Wire Stripper (0690119)
• 2 X Medium Flat Screw Driver (0254412)
• 1 X Large Star Screw Driver (0254495)
• 3 X Shifting (0694924)

Maintenance and calibration services required per item (from the Price List sheet):

• Chainsaws, brush cutters, magnetic drills: pre-use inspections, air filters, spark plugs, fuel systems, cutting blades/chains, lubrication, labour for repairs, documentation and records.
• Hydraulic pumps, diesel hydraulic packs, hydraulic guns, hoses, crimping heads, cutters: inspect for oil leaks, pressure integrity, hose wear; replace oil and filters; seal leaks; pressure test; documentation.
• High voltage testers: inspect, test, calibrate and issue certificate by SANAS-accredited lab.
• Petrol generators: inspect wiring, insulation, earthing; clean components; replace worn cables; test output voltage and frequency.
• Height meters: inspect and calibrate, issue certificate.
• Lifting equipment (chain blocks, tool buckets, handline blocks, lifelines, harnesses, rescue kits, straps, slings, shackles): inspect, load test and issue certificate of compliance to relevant SANS.
• AEMC earth kits, tower footing resistance meter: inspect, calibrate, test and issue certificate.
• Portable battery grinder and drill: inspect, test and issue certificate of compliance.
• Earths (linksticks, working earths, telescopic linksticks, substation control earths): inspect, provide electrical test and issue certificate.
• High voltage indicator: inspect, test, calibrate and issue certificate.

Equipment is to be collected from and delivered to Eskom Park. Rates must include collection and delivery.

Pricing must be submitted on the provided Price List spreadsheet. The contract price adjustment (CPA) formula applies unless the bidder opts for fixed and firm prices. CPA kicks in after 16 months from the base date (one month prior to enquiry closing). The fixed portion of any CPA formula must be at least 15%. Bidders must populate the Option X1 CPA Formulae worksheet with their chosen formulae (A–J) and provide 5 years of historical data for any non-standard indices.

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

The service covers maintenance, repair and calibration of overhead line emergency equipment for the North East Grid, on an as-and-when-required basis for 36 months.

Service quality is assessed on equipment performance and customer feedback. Poor quality service results in the equipment being returned for repairs.

Service delivery delays: 2.5% of order amount. Missing reports or certificates: 2.5% of order amount.

Service delivery delays incur a penalty of 2.5% of the order amount. Missing reports or certificates also incur a penalty of 2.5% of the order amount.

Service quality is judged by equipment performance and customer feedback. Poor quality service leads to return for repairs.

Returnable document

• NTCSA Supplier Declaration of Interest (Rev 1): must be completed, signed under oath by an authorised signatory and submitted with the bid.
• The declaration questionnaire must be answered in full, including particulars where any conflict of interest is disclosed.
• Where the supplier acts as a consultant to NTCSA, the declaration of other work table must list other NTCSA business units, subsidiaries, primary energy suppliers, strategic commodity suppliers and key industrial customers currently served, with client name, nature of services, contract dates and contact details.
• The declaration must be signed by the named signatory, with designation and date, and contact telephone and email details provided.

Supplier Declaration of Interest (Rev 1)

• Mandatory returnable: a completed and signed declaration of interest must accompany the bid.
• Signatory must be an authorised representative of the supplier, acting in a stated capacity (member, director, partner or similar), and must give the supplier's registered legal name and company registration number.
• Conflicts of interest to be declared: any interest holder in the supplier who is employed by NTCSA or serves as an NTCSA director; any close family relationship or associate relationship with an NTCSA employee or director involved in the procurement; any relationship between persons acting for the supplier and such an NTCSA employee or director; and any business courtesy given to or received from an NTCSA employee or director in the past 12 months.
• NTCSA employees and directors may not financially benefit from the procurement through private work for the supplier.
• A false declaration may result in action against the supplier or the signatory personally.

The bidder must provide an environmental management and control methodology for maintenance, repair and calibration, including environmental aspects and impacts, environmental policy, legal compliance register, complaints register, and project roles, responsibilities and authorities.

Returnable documents: the completed and signed Environmental Requirements Proforma 240-110600836 must be submitted with the bid.

Bidders must submit the completed and signed Environmental Requirements Proforma 240-110600836. Bidders must demonstrate legal compliance with applicable environmental legislation.

The bidder must provide the following environmental management documents as part of the bid:

• Waste management procedure, including hazardous or chemical management.
• Environmental incident reporting procedure.
• Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP).
• Environmental management and control methodology for maintenance, repair and calibration.
• Environmental aspects and impacts assessment.
• Environmental policy.
• Environmental legal register or evidence of compliance with applicable legislation.
• Complaints register.
• Project roles, responsibilities and authorities.
• Completed and signed Environmental Requirements Proforma 240-110600836.

Bidders must demonstrate legal compliance with applicable environmental legislation, including providing an environmental legal register or evidence of compliance.

The bidder must provide an Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP).

The eTendering system is a web-based system that allows suppliers to upload their tender documents electronically, replacing manual submission at Eskom tender offices. Suppliers must register and verify their email and OTP before accessing the system. The system is accessible via the TenderBulletin public website and the eTendering website, and requires a CSD number for access.

Closing date: 24 November 2026 at 10:00 (from tender record). No other dates are stated in the document.

For system problems with Tender Bulletin, eTendering, or OpenText, contact the buyer responsible for the published tender. No specific contact details are provided in the document.

Submission is electronic only via the Eskom eTendering system at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Bidders must register on the system, verify their email and OTP, then select the tender reference number and create a new submission. Upload documents under the correct category (Technical, Commercial, Finance, etc.). Individual file size limit: 500MB; total upload limit: 4GB. Finalise and close the submission before the closing time. After finalisation, a confirmation email with the submission ID is sent; keep this email for future reference.

No evaluation criteria are stated in the provided document. The document only covers the eTendering submission process, not the evaluation of bids.

The document is a user manual for the Eskom eTendering system, not a specification for the maintenance, repair and calibration of overhead line emergency equipment. No technical specifications for the actual tender are provided.

To submit tender documents via the eTendering system: register and verify email, log in with OTP, select the tender reference number, create a new submission, add files under the correct category (Technical, Commercial, Finance, etc.), and finalize the submission. File size limits: individual files cannot exceed 500MB, and total uploads cannot exceed 4GB. After finalization, a confirmation email with the submission ID is sent; save this email for future reference.

A CSD number is required to access the eTendering system. No other compliance requirements are stated in the document.

For problems with the Tender Bulletin, eTendering, or OpenText systems, users must contact the buyer responsible for the published tender.

For system problems, contact the buyer responsible for the published tender.

Annexure B: Acknowledgement Form for Eskom OHS legal and other requirements

Bidders must sign Annexure B (Acknowledgement Form for Eskom OHS legal and other requirements) and comply with the listed OHS documents. No other eligibility criteria are stated in the provided document.

The contract is for the maintenance, repair and calibration of North East Grid overhead line emergency equipment on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of 36 months. The service provider must maintain, service and/or calibrate all listed emergency equipment, and issue certificates confirming compliance with accredited standards after each job.

Evaluation is based on a 100-point scoring system with a minimum qualifying threshold of 85%.

Scoring breakdown:

• Company Profile (10%): Submit a company profile including structure/organogram, core business areas, services offering, and breakdown of previous projects aligned with the scope. Full alignment earns 10%, partial alignment 5%, misaligned or insufficient information 0%.
• Company Capabilities (20%): Provide customer reference letters or contracts for maintenance, repair and/or calibration of emergency equipment performed in the past 3 years. Five or more references earn 20%, four earn 10%, three earn 5%, fewer than three or none earn 0%.
• SANAS Accreditation (70%): Submit a valid SANAS 17025 accredited laboratory certificate in the name of the tendering company, certified by SAPS. The SAPS certification date must be within 3 months of the tender submission date. Invalid, uncertified, or expired certificates score 0%.

The contract covers the maintenance, repair and calibration of North East Grid overhead line emergency equipment on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of 36 months.

Applicability: North East Grid Lines and Servitudes, National Transmission Company South Africa.

All maintenance, repair and calibration work must comply with SANS17025 standard.

Upon completion of work, the service provider must issue certificates confirming compliance with accredited standards.

Equipment covered (list includes but is not limited to):

• Chainsaws
• Brush cutters
• High voltage tester
• Diesel hydraulic pack with LHS14 hose set
• Diesel hydraulic pack
• Magnetic drill
• Hydraulic gun for anti-vandalism bolts
• Hydraulic pump
• Petrol generators
• Hydraulic hose
• Lifting equipment
• Hydraulic crimping head
• Hydraulic machine
• Tower footing resistance tester
• Height meter
• Hydraulic cable cutters
• AEMC instruments earth kit CA6472 and CA6474

Bidders must provide a company profile including structure, core business areas, services offering, and breakdown of previous projects aligned with the scope.

Bidders must provide customer reference letters or contracts for maintenance, repair and/or calibration services of emergency equipment performed in the past 3 years. References must detail the description of work and rand value of works done.

All maintenance, repair and calibration work must comply with SANS17025 standard. The appointed contractor must be accredited with SANS17025. Upon completion, the service provider must issue certificates confirming compliance with accredited standards.

The appointed contractor must be accredited with SANS17025 and all maintenance, repair and calibration must conform to SANS17025 standard.

A valid SANAS 17025 accredited laboratory certificate in the name of the tendering company is required, with SAPS certification dated within 3 months of the tender submission date.

The SAPS certification date on the SANAS 17025 certificate must be within three (3) months of the tender submission date.

Total evaluation score is 100%. Minimum qualifying threshold is 85%.

Eskom representative: Siyabulela Nciweni

Returnable documents:

• Form A: completed and signed.
• Quality deliverables as listed in the tender returnables (Category 2).
• All required documents must be submitted with the bid.

Quality requirements are evaluated under Category 2. Bidders must either:

• Hold a valid ISO 9001 certificate (Option 1) with relevant scope, issued by an accredited and authorised certification authority with recognised international accreditation, or
• Provide documented QMS evidence (Option 2) complying with ISO 9001:2015 clauses.

Scoring (indicator = 1 per item):

• Section A (QMS): Option 1 score 4, Option 2 score 7.
• Section B (Evidence of QMS in operation): score 4.
• Section C (Contract Quality Plan): score 1.
• Section D (Quality Control Plan): score 1.
• Section E (User-defined requirements): score 2.

Deliverables to be evaluated must be submitted.

Scope: Maintenance, repair and calibration of North East Grid (NEG) overhead line emergency equipment, on an as-and-when-required basis for 36 months.

Quality management system requirements:

• ISO 9001 certification (Option 1) or documented QMS compliance (Option 2).
• Draft Contract/Project Quality Plan (per ISO 10005).
• Draft/example of Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) or Quality Control Plan (QCP) for similar work.
• Documented information for roles, responsibilities, authorities, control of external providers, internal audit reports, management review records.
• Form A completed and signed.

Quality requirements are evaluated under Category 2. Bidders must either hold a valid ISO 9001 certificate (Option 1) or provide documented QMS evidence (Option 2). Scoring: Section A (QMS) Option 1 score 4, Option 2 score 7; Section B (Evidence of QMS) score 4; Section C (Contract Quality Plan) score 1; Section D (Quality Control Plan) score 1; Section E (User-defined) score 2.

The contract covers maintenance, repair and calibration of North East Grid overhead line emergency equipment on an as-and-when-required basis for 36 months. Equipment is collected from and delivered to Eskom Park; rates include collection and delivery. Services include pre-use inspections, repairs, calibration, load testing and certification of various tools and equipment.

Submission method: not stated in the provided document.

Returnable documents:

• Only a Main Offer is accepted; alternative offers are disqualified.
• The pricing schedule (Annexure 2) must be completed with rates and prices for each listed item.
• Unless prices are fixed and firm, the Option X1 CPA Formulae worksheet must be populated with formulae that total 100%, including a fixed portion of at least 15%.
• CPA formula codes (A–J) must be selected in Column F of the price list tab.
• Where local indices are used, 5 years of month-by-month historical data must be provided, or public internet references with the specific route and web page.

Disqualification risks:

• Submitting an alternative offer.
• Failing to comply with the General Notes and CPA Formulae Notes.

Evaluation is based on the submitted Main Offer only.

• No alternative offers are considered.
• Pricing must be completed for all items in the schedule.
• CPA formulae (if applicable) must be correctly populated and total 100%.
• Calibration certificates for high voltage testers must be issued by a SANAS-accredited laboratory.
• No minimum qualifying score or preference point system (80/20 or 90/10) is stated in the provided document.

Pricing schedule items (each quantity 1):

• Chainsaws, brush cutters, magnetic drills: pre-use inspection, air filter, spark plug, fuel system, blade/chain wear, lubrication, labour for repair and documentation.
• Hydraulic pumps, diesel hydraulic packs, hydraulic guns, hoses, crimping heads, cutters: oil leak, pressure integrity, hose wear checks; replace oil and filters; seal leaks; pressure test; documentation.
• High voltage tester: inspect, test, calibrate, issue certificate (SANAS).
• Petrol generators: inspect wiring, insulation, earthing; clean components; replace cables; test output.
• Height meter: inspect, calibrate, issue certificate.
• Lifting equipment: inspect, load test, issue certificate of compliance per SANS.
• AEMC earth kits, tower footing resistance meter: inspect, calibrate, test, issue certificate.
• Portable battery grinder and drill: inspect, test, issue certificate.
• Earths: inspect, electrical test, issue certificate.
• High voltage indicator: inspect, test, calibrate, issue certificate.

Rates must include collection and delivery of equipment to and from Eskom Park.

Pricing format:

• Fixed price schedule with rates and prices for each item; quantities are each 1.
• Rates must include collection and delivery of equipment.

Contract Price Adjustment (CPA):

• Prices may be fixed and firm (CPA not applicable) or subject to CPA formulae.
• CPA applies after 16 months from the base date (one month prior to enquiry closing).
• CPA escalation uses the latest available index at completion of each activity; base index is the index published one month prior to tender closing.
• Each CPA formula must have a fixed portion of at least 15% (not subject to CPA) and total 100%.
• Formulae must use independent, recognised indices (e.g., SEIFSA, StatsSA, LME); in-house indices are not allowed.
• For local indices other than SEIFSA or StatsSA, 5 years of historical data must be submitted.

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

Only Main Offer is accepted; alternative offers are disqualified.

CPA compliance:

• Option X1 worksheet must be populated unless prices are fixed and firm.
• Each CPA formula must total 100% with a fixed portion of at least 15%.
• Indices must be from recognised independent publishers; in-house indices are prohibited.
• Where local indices are used, 5 years of historical data must be provided.

Calibration compliance:

• High voltage testers must be calibrated by a SANAS-accredited laboratory.
• Lifting equipment must be inspected, load tested and certified according to relevant SANS standards.

No CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE, CIDB grading, or other compliance requirements are stated in the provided document.

Health and safety requirements:

• Lifting equipment (chain blocks, tool buckets, handline blocks, lifelines, harnesses, rescue kits, straps, slings, shackles) must be inspected, load tested and certified according to relevant SANS standards.
• Safety switches and guards on chainsaws, brush cutters and magnetic drills must be inspected and repaired.
• No other OHS requirements are stated in the provided document.

Contract duration: 36 months, as-and-when-required.

Contract Price Adjustment (CPA):

• Prices may be fixed and firm (CPA not applicable) or subject to CPA formulae.
• CPA applies after 16 months from the base date (one month prior to enquiry closing).
• CPA escalation uses the latest available index at completion of each activity; base index is the index published one month prior to tender closing.
• Each CPA formula must have a fixed portion of at least 15% and total 100%.
• Formulae must use independent, recognised indices; in-house indices are not allowed.
• For local indices other than SEIFSA or StatsSA, 5 years of historical data must be submitted.

No termination, penalty, or other contractual terms are stated in the provided document.

Only Main Offer is to be submitted; no alternative offers are accepted.

• Tenderers must fully comply with the General Notes and CPA Formulae Notes.

The service is the maintenance, repair and calibration of NEG Overhead Line Emergency Equipment, provided on an as-and-when-required basis. The Affected Property is the North East Grid Lines and Servitude Equipment. Equipment covered includes items such as a Diesel Hydraulic Pack with LHS14 Hose set and AEMC Instruments Earth kits CA6472 and CA6474. All work on the listed equipment must comply with SANAS 17025.

Starting date: November 2026 or as soon as possible.

Service period: three years.

Kick-off meeting: three weeks after inception of the contract.

No closing date or briefing date is stated in the document; closing date per tender record is 24 November 2026 at 10:00.

Enquiries:

• Contact: Engineering Contract Strategies (ECS) — for NEC3 TSC3 documents
• Telephone: 011 803 3008
• Fax: 086 539 1902
• Website: www.ecs.co.za

Invoice and payment queries:

• Contact: Finance Shared Services (FSS) Contact Centre
• Telephone: +27 11 800 5060
• Email: [email protected]

Electronic invoices (PDF) to:

• Email: [email protected] (copy the Project Manager)

Service Manager details are to be inserted in the Contract Data.

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

• Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1): the signed offer, including the Schedule of Deviations if any.
• Contract Data Part Two (C1.2b): completed by the Contractor, including fee percentages, risk register matters, key people details, and the price list reference.
• Pricing Data (C2): the price list as per the attached Price listing, with the total of the Prices.
• Contractor's plan (clause 21.2) and key people CVs.
• CIDB registration number must be provided on the Form of Offer and Acceptance.
• B-BBEE verification certificate or affidavit as applicable.
• Proof of insurance certificates as required by the contract.

Submission method: not stated in the document. Closing time: 10:00 on 24 November 2026 (per tender record).

Evaluation is not detailed in the document. The contract is a NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3) with main Option A (priced contract with price list). The tenderer's offer is accepted by the Employer signing the Acceptance part of the Form of Offer and Acceptance. No scoring split, minimum qualifying score, or preference point system (80/20 or 90/10) is stated in the document.

Scope: Maintenance, repair and calibration of North East Grid (NEG) Overhead Line Emergency Equipment, on an as-and-when-required basis.

Affected Property: North East Grid Lines and Servitude Equipment.

Equipment covered includes: Diesel Hydraulic Pack with LHS14 Hose set, AEMC Instruments Earth kits CA6472 and CA6474.

All work must comply with SANAS 17025.

Upon receipt of equipment, the Contractor must present a quote to the Service Manager for acceptance before any work is done.

Management meetings: held as required; minutes must be submitted to the Service Manager within five days of the meeting.

Contractual communications must use proper NEC3 TSC templates and NTCSA procedures; SMS and email do not override standard templates.

Changes to the contract are managed per NEC3 TSC, with formal communication with the Service Manager.

Methodology: The service must be performed in accordance with the SANAS 17025 standard; upon receipt of equipment the Contractor must present a quote to the Service Manager for acceptance for any work to be done. A kick-off meeting will be held three weeks after inception of the contract. Management meetings will be held at times and locations to suit the Parties, and records/minutes must be submitted to the Service Manager by the person convening the meeting within five days; such minutes do not confirm actions or instructions under the contract. Contractual communications must use properly compiled letters, letters attached to emails and NEC templates; SMS and email do not override the applicable NEC3 TSC standard templates, forms and NTCSA procedures. Changes to the contract are managed per NEC3 TSC, with changes to order scope, cost and time managed via formal communication with the Service Manager.

Key personnel: The Contractor must provide details of key people in Contract Data Part Two, including name, job, responsibilities, qualifications and experience, and CVs. No specific minimum experience or qualification levels are stated in the document.

Quality assurance: The service must be performed in accordance with the SANAS 17025 standard. Quality assurance requirements apply to the maintenance, repair and calibration of the listed equipment.

Pricing schedule: TSC3 Option A (priced contract with price list). The Price List is the pricing document; the Price for Services Provided to Date is the total of lump sum items completed plus, where a quantity is stated, the quantity completed multiplied by the rate; the Prices are the amounts in the Price column, calculated by multiplying quantity by rate where applicable. Information in the Price List is not Service Information; the Contractor provides the service in accordance with the Service Information. The Contractor must show how each Price List item relates to operations on its plan (clause 21.4). Items may be priced as lump sums (Price column only) or as rate × expected quantity, or as time-proportional items. Lump sum items are not adjusted for quantity differences; the only basis for change is a compensation event. The price list is as per the attached Price listing, with the total of the Prices.

Pricing: TSC3 Option A — priced contract with price list. The Price List is the pricing document; items may be priced as lump sums, rate × expected quantity, or time-proportional.

Lump sum items are not adjusted for quantity differences; the only basis for change is a compensation event.

Payment: assessment interval is 5 days after delivery; payment period as per vendor details; currency is South African Rand.

Interest on late payment: publicly quoted prime rate of Standard Bank of South Africa (or LIBOR for other currencies).

Tax invoice: must be provided within one week of receiving a payment certificate, quoting the Employer's VAT number 4710303126; late or incorrect invoices extend the payment period.

Limitation of liability: Contractor's liability for indirect/consequential loss is limited to R0.00; per-event liability for loss/damage to Employer's property limited to relevant deductibles; total liability limited to the total of the Prices, except for additional excluded matters (design defects, manufacture/fabrication defects, non-Employer property damage, death/injury, IP infringement) which are unlimited.

End of liability date: 12 months after the end of the service period.

Insurance: Contractor must provide insurances per Insurance Table A (loss/damage to Employer's property, Plant and Materials, Equipment, third-party property damage and bodily injury, employee death/injury). Employer provides insurances per Insurance Table B (Assets All Risk, Contract Works, Environmental Liability, General and Public Liability, Transportation (Marine), Motor Fleet and Mobile Plant, Terrorism, Cyber Liability, Nuclear Material Damage and Business Interruption, Nuclear Material Damage Terrorism).

B-BBEE: The Contractor must notify the Employer within seven days of any change in B-BBEE status, and submit an updated verification certificate within thirty days. If B-BBEE status decreases, the Employer may renegotiate or terminate the contract. Failure to notify may constitute grounds for termination.

CIDB: Tenderer's CIDB registration number must be provided on the Form of Offer and Acceptance.

Health and safety: The Contractor must comply with the Construction Regulations 2014 (OHS Act) and all applicable health and safety laws; the Employer may appoint the Contractor as Principal Contractor.

Environmental: The Contractor must comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, and ensure subcontractors do likewise.

Asbestos: The Employer ensures ambient air conforms to the prescribed asbestos standard (OEL 0.2 fibres/ml as 4-hour TWA; short-term limit 0.6 fibres/ml as 10-minute TWA). The Contractor may perform parallel measurements at its own expense. Asbestos removal and disposal must be done by a registered asbestos contractor instructed by the Employer at the Employer's expense.

Ethics: Prohibited actions (coercive, collusive, corrupt, fraudulent, obstructive) are not permitted; the Employer may terminate if such action is taken and the Contractor did not take timely remedial action.

Business rescue: The Employer may terminate if a business rescue order is granted against the Contractor.

B-BBEE: Where a change in the Contractor's legal status, ownership or business composition results in a change to its B-BBEE status, the Contractor must notify the Employer within seven days and submit an updated verification certificate and supporting documentation to the Service Manager within thirty days. If the B-BBEE status has decreased since the Contract Date, the Employer may renegotiate the contract or terminate the Contractor's obligation to provide the service. Failure to notify may constitute grounds for termination, with termination procedures P1, P2 and P4 and amounts due A1 and A3 applying.

Health and safety: The Contractor must take all reasonable precautions to maintain the health and safety of persons in and about execution of the service; it accepts that the Employer may appoint it as Principal Contractor under the Construction Regulations 2014 (OHS Act); it warrants that the Prices include sufficient amounts for compliance with the Construction Regulations and all applicable health and safety laws, rules, guidelines and procedures; and it must ensure its subcontractors, employees and others under its direction comply.

Asbestos: The Employer ensures ambient air conforms to the prescribed South African asbestos standard (OEL 0.2 regulated asbestos fibres/ml as a 4-hour TWA; short-term exposure limit 0.6 fibres/ml as a 10-minute TWA, measured per HSG248 and monitored per HSG173 and OESSM); on written request the Employer certifies these conditions, with measurements by a SANAS-accredited, Department of Employment and Labour approved AAIA; the Contractor may perform parallel measurements at its own expense; the Employer manages asbestos and ACM per its Asbestos Standard 32-303; if asbestos is identified, a risk assessment is conducted and control measures and air monitoring implemented above the action level; personnel may stop work and leave the contaminated area until declared safe; work continues on presentation of safe levels, with contract dates extended by the notification periods of regulations 3 and 21 of the Asbestos Regulations 2001; removal and disposal of asbestos is done by a registered asbestos contractor instructed by the Employer at the Employer's expense.

Environmental: The Contractor must comply with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, rules, guidelines and procedures in and about execution of the service, and must ensure its subcontractors, employees and others under its direction likewise comply. Asbestos-containing material and waste removal and disposal must be conducted in line with South African legislation.

Contract conditions: NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3) core clauses with main Option A (priced contract with price list), dispute resolution Option W1, and secondary Options X1 (price adjustment for inflation), X2 (changes in law), X17 (low service damages), X18 (limitation of liability) and Z (additional conditions Z1–Z14).

Law of contract: Republic of South Africa; language: English; period for reply: one week.

Starting date: November 2026 or as soon as possible; service period: three years.

Dispute resolution: Adjudicator selected from ICE-SA panel of SAICE; failing agreement, appointed by AFSA; tribunal is arbitration under the latest Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) rules, held in South Africa.

Z1: Contractor may not cede, delegate or assign rights/obligations without written consent; Employer may cede to subsidiaries or divisions on restructuring of the Electricity Supply Industry.

Z2: Joint venture/consortium members are jointly and severally liable; key person authorised to bind must be notified within two weeks of Contract Date; composition may not change without written consent.

Z4: Confidentiality obligations, including restrictions on disclosing contract information and on taking images of the Affected Property (all image rights vest in the Employer); subcontractors must abide.

Z5: No extension, concession, waiver or relaxation constitutes a waiver of rights or gives rise to estoppel unless agreed in writing.

Z7: Tax invoice must be provided within one week of receiving a payment certificate, quoting Employer's VAT number 4710303126; late/incorrect invoices extend payment period.

Z8: Compensation event must be notified within eight weeks of becoming aware, failing which no change in Prices.

Z9: Employer's liability for Contractor's indirect/consequential loss limited to R0.00.

Z10: Termination provisions extended to include business rescue order granted against the Contractor.

Z11: Prohibited actions (coercive, collusive, corrupt, fraudulent, obstructive) not permitted; Employer may terminate if such action taken and Contractor did not take timely remedial action; amounts due on termination per core clauses 92.1 and 92.2; committing parties must co-operate with investigations.

Z12: Contractor provides insurances per Insurance Table A; Employer provides insurances per Insurance Table B.

Z13: Employer is operator of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station and indemnifies Contractor against nuclear damage liabilities, waiving recourse except for unlawful intent or unauthorised presence, until decommissioning.

X1: Price adjustment for inflation applies, with base date for indices and proportions to be inserted.

General requirements: The Employer's Service Information addresses minimum requirements of people employed, the B-BBEE and preferencing scheme, ASGI-SA, subcontracting (preferred subcontractors, subcontract documentation and assessment of subcontract tenders, limitations on subcontracting, attendance on subcontractors), and Plant and Materials (specifications, correction of defects, Contractor's procurement, tests and inspections before delivery, free-issue Plant and Materials, cataloguing requirements).

No additional evaluation criteria are stated beyond the requirement to complete and sign the Form of Offer and Acceptance and provide the required data.

Project: Maintenance, repair and calibration of North East Grid (NEG) overhead line emergency equipment for Lines and Servitudes. Project address: NTCSA-NEG Lines and Servitudes. Scope: Maintenance, repair and calibration of NEG overhead line emergency equipment on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of 36 months.

Closing date: 24 November 2026 at 10:00.

No briefing session or site visit is stated in the document.

Eskom Contract's Manager

• Name: Mthobisi Mpungose
• Role: Contract's Manager

Eskom's Health and Safety Manager

• Name: Thandi Magagula
• Role: Health and Safety Manager

Eskom's Procurement Manager

• Name: Vukosi Maluleke
• Role: Procurement Manager

Eskom's Safety Officer

• Name: Promise Ntombela
• Role: Safety Officer

No email addresses or telephone numbers are stated in the document.

Returnable forms — all must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid:

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page.
• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at the procuring institution.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims B-BBEE points under the PPPFA 80/20 or 90/10 system.
• SBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management Practices): declares past SCM practices.
• SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination): certifies the price was set independently, with no contact with competing bidders.
• Authority to Sign / Board Resolution: authorises the named signatory to bind the bidder.

Submission method: not stated in the document.

Submission address: not stated in the document.

Closing time: 10:00 (from tender record).

Evaluation criteria not detailed in the document. Bidders must be registered on the CSD (implied for Eskom contracts) and hold a valid tax clearance (SARS TCS).

Scope: Maintenance, repair and calibration of North East Grid (NEG) overhead line emergency equipment, on an as-and-when-required basis, for a period of 36 months.

Project address: NTCSA-NEG Lines and Servitudes.

The contractor must develop a SHE plan that meets the specification and all applicable legislation.

The contractor remains accountable for the quality and execution of their health and safety programme.

Quality management requirements are not detailed in the document. The contractor must comply with the SHE specification and applicable legislation.

Pricing schedule not detailed in the document. No pricing format, rates, bill of quantities, or payment schedules are stated.

No financial requirements (pricing format, bid security, bonds, guarantees, retention, payment terms, turnover) are stated in the document.

Mandatory compliance:

• CSD registration (implied for Eskom contracts).
• Valid tax clearance (SARS TCS).
• Certified copy of the Compensation Commissioner's Letter of Good Standing before work commences.
• Appoint a full-time competent supervisor and a safety officer registered with SACPCMP or similar professional body.
• Substance abuse programme in line with OHS Act requirements.
• Pre-employment, periodic and exit medicals by a registered Occupational Health Practitioner.
• SHE plan that meets the specification.
• Section 37(2) agreement (OHS Act) to be signed at procurement during the signing of the NEC contract.

Health and safety requirements:

• Comply with the OHS Act and Construction Regulations.
• Notify the provincial director of the Department of Labour of construction work if it falls within Regulation 4 of the Construction Regulations.
• Appoint competent supervisors and a safety officer registered with SACPCMP or similar professional body.
• Conduct risk assessments, including pre-task risk assessments daily and before new tasks.
• Maintain a SHE file for each work site; hand over a consolidated SHE file to the project manager on completion.
• Provide certified copies of the Compensation Commissioner's Letter of Good Standing before work commences.
• Ensure medical surveillance: pre-employment, periodic and exit medicals by a registered Occupational Health Practitioner; physical and psychological fitness exams for work at heights.
• Provide induction and task-specific training; ensure visitors undergo site induction.
• Issue risk-based PPE and train employees in its use.
• Establish health and safety committees and hold meetings.
• Implement a substance abuse programme; no alcohol or intoxicating substances on site.
• Adhere to Eskom's Life-saving Rules.
• No work may commence or continue without the appointed project manager or supervisor present.
• Stop work if it poses a threat to health and safety or risks environmental degradation.

Environmental requirements:

• Comply with the National Environmental Management Act and local authority/municipal bylaws.
• Take reasonable measures to prevent pollution or degradation of the environment; minimise and rectify any harm.
• Adhere to any Environmental Management Plan in place.
• On completion of work, remove all structures erected and rehabilitate the environment where required by law.

An OHS Act section 37(2) agreement must be signed at procurement during the signing of the NEC contract. The project manager is responsible for ensuring the agreement is signed and a copy kept in the contractor file at procurement.

Additional evaluation criteria not detailed in the document.

Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted):

• Annexure B: signed acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements.
• OHS plan: must address the project/scope OHS risks and align with the health and safety specification.
• Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA): must include the methodology used.
• Medical fitness certificates (for working on NTCSA sites).
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).
• OHS policy signed by the CEO, complying with OHS Act Section 7.
• OHS competency qualifications/certificates: Safety Officer, Supervisor, First Aider, Fire Fighter, Risk Assessor, Incident Investigator, Equipment calibration certificates, Driver's competence for transportation of goods, and lifting equipment operator.

Alternative for suppliers certified for an auditable OHS system (Part B): submit ISO 45001 certificate or equivalent instead of the OHS plan and BRA.

The OHS representative will assess the submitted OHS returnables and mark the bidder as 'Recommended' or 'Not Recommended'. A 'Not Recommended' outcome may disqualify the bid. All required OHS returnables must be submitted.

Scope: Maintenance, repair and calibration of North East Grid (NEG) overhead line emergency equipment for lines and servitudes, on an as-and-when-required basis for 36 months. This is classified as low-risk work.

The methodology used for the risk assessment must be provided together with the Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA).

Mandatory OHS compliance:

• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).
• OHS policy signed by CEO, compliant with OHS Act Section 7.
• Medical fitness certificates for working on NTCSA sites.
• OHS competency certificates as listed in submission guidelines.
• For Part B (auditable OHS system): ISO 45001 certificate or equivalent.

Mandatory OHS returnables include: signed acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements (Annexure B); OHS plan addressing project/scope OHS risks aligned with the health and safety specification; Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA) with methodology; medical fitness certificates for working on NTCSA sites; valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent); OHS policy signed by CEO complying with OHS Act Section 7; OHS competency qualifications/certificates (Safety Officer, Supervisor, First Aider, Fire Fighter, Risk Assessor, Incident Investigator, Equipment calibration certificates, Driver's competence for transportation of goods and lifting equipment operator). Alternatively, for suppliers certified for an auditable OHS system, submit ISO 45001 certificate or equivalent instead of the OHS plan and BRA.

Maintenance, repair and calibration of North East Grid (NEG) overhead line emergency equipment for lines and servitudes.

Contract period: 36 months.

Budget: R0.00 excluding VAT.

Closing date: 24 November 2026 at 10:00

No briefing or site visit dates are stated in the document.

Buyer: Tshifhiwa Modau

SDL&I contacts:

• Compiled by: Vhumbani Ralidzhivha (Learner non-technical, SDL&I)
• Supported by: Rudzani Tshikungulu (Senior Advisor, SDL&I)

No email addresses or telephone numbers are provided in the document.

Returnable documents:

• SBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content) and Annex C (Local Content Declaration – Summary Schedule) are mandatory returnables.
• A valid B-BBEE certificate, sworn affidavit, or CIPC affidavit is required to claim preference points.
• Bidders must complete and submit the SDL&I objectives as required; these do not form part of scoring but become contractual obligations.
• The SDL&I Implementation Schedule must be completed and returned to the SDL&I representative for acceptance within 28 days after contract award.
• B-BBEE Improvement or Retention Plan must be submitted within 30 days of signing the contract.
• Quarterly SDL&I compliance reports must be submitted in accordance with the Data Collection Template.

Disqualification risks:

• Failure to meet mandatory local content thresholds for designated sectors.
• Failure to submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (condition for contract award).
• Failure to meet objective criteria may lead to the second-ranked tenderer being recommended for award.

Preference point system: 80/20 or 90/10 (PPPFA) – specific split not stated in the document.

Objective criteria:

• Must align with PPPFA clause 2(1)(f) and be clearly stated in the enquiry.
• If a tenderer does not meet objective criteria, it may lead to the second-ranked tenderer being recommended for award.

Designated sectors (local content thresholds must be achieved in full):

• Steel (value-added products): 100%
• Cables: 90%

B-BBEE requirements:

• Valid B-BBEE certificate, sworn affidavit, or CIPC affidavit required to claim preference points.
• Revenue up to R10 million (EME): sworn affidavit acceptable.
• Revenue up to R50 million (QSE): must comply with QSE scorecard elements unless at least 51% black-owned, in which case a sworn affidavit is acceptable.
• Revenue above R50 million: valid B-BBEE certificate required.

SDL&I objectives (not scored, but contractual):

• B-BBEE improvement or retention plan required within 30 days of contract signature.
• Level 1: maintain status.
• Level 2 or 3: improve or maintain status.
• Level 4: must reach Level 3 by end of first contract year, then improve one level per year.
• Level 5–8 or non-compliant: must reach Level 4 by end of first year, then improve at least one level per year from second year.
• Local procurement content target: 100%.
• Jobs: proposals for type and number of jobs created and retained.
• Skills development: proposals for training initiatives (e.g., on-job training – Maintenance and Repair Technician, target 2).

Scope: Maintenance, repair and calibration of North East Grid (NEG) overhead line emergency equipment for lines and servitudes.

Contract period: 36 months (3 years).

Budget: R0.00 excluding VAT (indicative only).

Designated sectors apply:

• Steel value-added products: 100% local content.
• Cables: 90% local content.

No CIDB compulsory training applies; no Construction Skills Development Goal (CSDG) percentage.

Mandatory subcontracting: not applicable.

National Industrial Participation Programme: not applicable.

Skills development approach:

• Tenderers must propose training initiatives for unemployed candidates, addressing core, scarce and critical skills listed in Government Gazette 43937.
• Candidates must be from all provinces and representative of South Africa's population demographics.
• Example: on-job training – Maintenance and Repair Technician (NTCSA target: 2).
• Targets exclude NTCSA employees and registered learners.
• Tenderers bear full cost of skills development; Eskom makes no financial contribution.
• Tenderers may approach SETAs for grants, subsidies, and incentives, and SARS for tax rebates.

Pricing must separate local and imported components as per the Price Schedule.

Local procurement content is total spending minus the imported component.

NTCSA target for local procurement content: 100%.

SDL&I penalty and performance security:

• Penalty of 2.5% of the invoice amount for failure to meet SDL&I obligations.
• NTCSA will retain 2.5% of every invoice (excluding VAT) as security for the fulfilment of SDL&I obligations.
• Retained amounts released only upon: receipt of SDL&I progress reports, fulfilment of all SDL&I obligations, and submission of an approved compliance report by the SDL&I Department.

Pricing format:

• Where a contract combines local and imported goods/services, the tender response must be separated into components as per the Price Schedule.
• Local procurement content is total spending minus the imported component.

No bid security, bonds, guarantees, or payment terms are stated in the document.

B-bbee:

• Valid B-BBEE certificate, sworn affidavit, or CIPC affidavit required to claim preference points and as a condition for contract award.
• Revenue thresholds: EME (≤ R10m) – sworn affidavit; QSE (≤ R50m) – QSE scorecard or sworn affidavit if ≥51% black-owned; > R50m – valid B-BBEE certificate.

Local content:

• Steel value-added products: 100% local content.
• Cables: 90% local content.
• SBD 6.2 and Annex C mandatory returnables.

CIDB:

• No CIDB compulsory training or CSDG percentage applies.

Other:

• Mandatory subcontracting: not applicable.
• National Industrial Participation Programme: not applicable.

Sworn affidavit validity requirements:

• Must include deponent's name and ID number as per ID document.
• Must indicate deponent's designation (director, owner, or member).
• Must include enterprise name as per CIPC registration and business address.
• Must state percentages of black ownership, black female ownership, and designated group (no blank spaces).
• Must state total revenue for the year under review and whether based on audited financials or management accounts.
• Must state financial year end.
• Must state B-BBEE status level (only one).
• Must indicate empowering supplier status (QSEs must select basis).
• Deponent and Commissioner of Oaths must sign on the same date; Commissioner must sign and stamp.
• Commissioner of Oaths cannot be an employee or ex officio of the enterprise.

B-BBEE evidence:

• Valid B-BBEE certificate, sworn affidavit, or CIPC affidavit required to claim preference points.
• Revenue thresholds: EME (≤ R10m) – sworn affidavit; QSE (≤ R50m) – QSE scorecard or sworn affidavit if ≥51% black-owned; > R50m – valid B-BBEE certificate.

Designated sectors:

• Steel value-added products: 100% local content.
• Cables: 90% local content.
• SBD 6.2 and Annex C mandatory returnables.

B-BBEE improvement plan:

• Must be submitted within 30 days of contract signature.
• Level 1: maintain status.
• Level 2 or 3: improve or maintain.
• Level 4: reach Level 3 by end of first year, then improve one level per year.
• Level 5–8 or non-compliant: reach Level 4 by end of first year, then improve one level per year from second year.

Sworn affidavit validity:

• Must include deponent's name and ID number, designation, enterprise name and address, ownership percentages, total revenue, financial year end, B-BBEE status level, and empowering supplier status.
• Deponent and Commissioner of Oaths must sign on same date; Commissioner must sign and stamp.
• Commissioner cannot be an employee or ex officio of the enterprise.

SDL&I penalty and performance security:

• Penalty of 2.5% of invoice amount for failure to meet SDL&I obligations.
• NTCSA retains 2.5% of every invoice (excluding VAT) as security for SDL&I obligations.
• Retained amounts released only upon receipt of SDL&I progress reports, fulfilment of all SDL&I obligations, and submission of an approved compliance report by SDL&I Department.

Reporting and monitoring:

• Quarterly SDL&I compliance reports required per Data Collection Template.
• NTCSA reviews reports within 30 days of receipt and notifies in writing if obligations not met.
• Corrective measures must be implemented before the next report, failing which retention clauses are invoked.
• SDL&I Implementation Schedule must be completed and returned within 28 days after contract award.

Preference point system applies (PPPFA).

Objective criteria must align with PPPFA clause 2(1)(f); failure to meet may lead to second-ranked tenderer being recommended for award.

SDL&I objectives are not scored but become contractual obligations.

NTCSA invites tenders for the Maintenance, Repair and Calibration of North East Grid Overhead Line Emergency Equipment on an as and when required basis for a period of 36 months. Tender number E3681NTCSANEG. Issue date 16 October 2026. Closing date 24 November 2026 at 10:00 SAST. Tender validity 120 days.

Closing date: 24 November 2026 at 10:00 SAST

Clarification meeting (non-compulsory): 05 November 2026 at 09:00

• Online via Microsoft Teams
• Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3585454799218507?p=pSHvpjy0QSngQWP5j5
• Meeting ID: 358 545 479 921 850 7
• Passcode: i5ZE2Sj6

Clarification queries deadline: 10 working days before tender closing (i.e., by 10 November 2026).

Tender validity: 120 days from closing date.

Non-compulsory tender clarification meeting on 05 November 2026 at 09:00. Online via Microsoft Teams. Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3585454799218507?p=pSHvpjy0QSngQWP5j5. Meeting ID: 358 545 479 921 850 7. Passcode: i5ZE2Sj6.

NTCSA Representative (first point of contact):

• Name: Tshifhiwa Modau
• Telephone: 011 629 5553
• Email: [email protected]

1st escalation – Procurement Manager:

• Name: Vukosi Maluleke
• Email: [email protected]

2nd escalation – Middle Manager:

• Name: Esther Seshabela
• Email: [email protected]

Submission platform: NTCSA eTendering site (Eskom E-Tendering page).

Submission method: electronic only, via the NTCSA eTendering site (Eskom E-Tendering page).

• Upload documents under the folders Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other.
• All documents in PDF format; the price list must be in PDF and a copy in Excel.
• No zip/condensed files, no hard copies. Resubmission voids previous versions; submission status must be marked complete.
• Upload size per document: 500 MB; total submission: 4 GB.
• Late tenders are not accepted.

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

• 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.
• Annexure E (CPA Requirements for Local Goods/Services): declares local content; if not submitted, prices are treated as fixed and firm.
• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): the offer cover page.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form): claims B-BBEE points under PPPFA.
• SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure): discloses any state employment or connection.
• SBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Local Content) with Annexures G2–G4 if designated materials are included.
• E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement.
• Supplier Non-Disclosure Agreement.
• SD&L Undertaking.

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

• Tax Clearance Certificate (for foreign tenderers with SA footprint not on CSD, and local tenderers without a SARS PIN).
• Tax Evaluation questionnaire (services contracts).
• Proof of Specific Goals (if not submitted, score zero).
• Proof of Employment Equity Act compliance (designated employers, SA tenderers only).
• JV documents: letter of intent or valid JV agreement, single business entity confirmation, single designated bank account.

Returnables required for evaluation (score zero if missing):

• Scope of Work.
• NEC or other Contract.
• Pricing Schedule/BOQ (must be filled in full; incomplete BOQ is non-responsive).
• Functionality/Technical requirements.

Mandatory contractual requirements (assessed after ranking, before award):

• Proof of valid CSD registration.
• COIDA certificate of good standing or proof of application (SA tenderers).
• Quality and environmental documents per scope.
• Audited financial statements for previous 18 months (or last year); start-ups within 12 months exempt but must furnish first-year statements when available.

Evaluation stages:

1. Eligibility and basic compliance (disqualifying).
2. Functionality/technical evaluation (minimum qualifying score: 85%).
3. Price and specific goals scoring under the 80/20 preference point system.

Functionality criteria (total 100%):

• Company Profile (10%): profile with core business aligned to scope, including a qualified Lifting Machine Inspector (ECSA registered) and a qualified Calibration Technician.
• Company Capabilities (20%): track record of maintenance, repair and/or calibration services over the past 5 years, evidenced by customer reference letters or contracts. Scoring: 5+ references = 20%, 4 = 10%, 3 = 5%, fewer than 3 or none = 0%.
• SANAS Accreditation (70%): valid SANAS 17025 certificate for the calibration laboratory and LME Certification with the Department of Labour, certified by a Commissioner of Oaths within 3 months of tender submission, in the name of the tendering company.

Price evaluation:

• Prices inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for variations, and compared on Net Present Value basis.
• Unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts applied at payment.
• Prices scored out of 80 points (80/20 system).

Specific goals:

• Scored out of 20 points per PPPFA. Failure to submit proof results in zero for that goal but not disqualification.

Ranking: Price + Specific Goals scores added; highest ranked wins.

Scope: Maintenance, repair and calibration of North East Grid Overhead Line Emergency Equipment, on an as-and-when-required basis for 36 months.

Key personnel requirements:

• Qualified Lifting Machine Inspector (ECSA registered) in company structure.
• Qualified Calibration Technician.

Company profile must include:

• Company structure/organogram.
• Core business areas aligned to scope.
• Services offering.
• Breakdown of previous projects in line with scope.

Company capabilities:

• Track record of maintenance, repair and/or calibration services over past 5 years.
• Customer reference letters or contracts detailing description of work, rand value, and equipment maintained/repaired/calibrated.

Quality and safety documents (contractual requirements, not evaluation criteria):

• Supplier Quality Management Specification.
• Quality Control Plan or Inspection Test Plan (QCP/ITP).
• CQP Template.
• SHE Rules acknowledgement (Annexure B).
• Low Risk SHE Specification for NEG Overhead Line Emergency Equipment.

Environmental requirements (contractual):

• Environmental policy.
• Legal compliance register.
• Waste management (including hazardous/chemicals) procedure.
• Environmental incident reporting procedure.
• Emergency Preparedness Plan.
• Environmental management and control methodology.
• Environmental aspects and impacts.
• Complaints register.
• Project roles, responsibilities and authorities.
• Completed and signed Environmental Requirements Proforma (240-110600836).

Company profile must include company structure/organogram, core business areas, services offering, and breakdown of previous projects in line with scope. Must have a qualified Lifting Machine Inspector (ECSA registered) and a qualified Calibration Technician. Company capabilities: track record of maintenance, repair and/or calibration services over past 5 years, with customer reference letters or contracts detailing description of work, rand value, and equipment maintained/repaired/calibrated.

Quality requirements include: Supplier Quality Management Specification, Quality Control Plan or Inspection Test Plan (QCP/ITP), and CQP Template. These are contractual requirements, not evaluation criteria; they must be submitted before contract award.

Pricing Schedule/BOQ must be filled in full; failure to complete the BOQ in full is non-responsive. Price list must be submitted in PDF and Excel. Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, and compared on NPV basis. Unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts applied at payment. Prices scored out of 80 points under 80/20 system.

Pricing format:

• Pricing Schedule/BOQ must be filled in full; incomplete BOQ is non-responsive.
• Price list submitted in PDF and Excel.
• Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT.

Payment terms: NTCSA standard payment terms apply (details not fully extracted).

Security for performance: Not applicable.

Financial capacity:

• Audited financial statements for previous 18 months (or last year) required as a contractual requirement.
• For JV/SPV, audited statements for each participant.
• Start-ups within 12 months exempt but must furnish first-year statements when available.

Cataloguing: If required, a line item for cataloguing must be quoted; NTCSA pays for cataloguing.

Mandatory (disqualifying if not met):

• Proof of valid CSD registration (CSD number/report) for local tenderers and foreign tenderers with local footprint.
• Eligibility criteria: no restriction to do business with NTCSA or SOEs; not on international sanctions list; no conflict of interest; not on National Treasury restricted list or Tender Defaulters list; not a flagged supplier; not subcontracting 100% of scope.

Tax compliance:

• Local tenderers must provide SARS e-filing PIN for verification or CSD profile.
• Foreign tenderers with SA footprint not on CSD must submit certified tax clearance certificate.
• Foreign suppliers with no SA footprint complete SBD 1 but no tax proof required.

B-bbee:

• SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form required.
• Specific goals evidence: valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn/CIPC affidavit, proof of ownership, certified ID copies, proof of disability where applicable.
• Failure to submit proof results in zero points for specific goals, not disqualification.

Employment Equity:

• Designated employers (SA tenderers) must submit proof of compliance, including EE report submission to Department of Labour.

Coida:

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

CIDB: Not applicable for this tender.

Specific goals scoring per PPPFA: tenderer must submit valid B-BBEE certificate issued by a B-BBEE verification professional or sworn affidavit/CIPC affidavit, proof of ownership/shareholding, certified ID copies of shareholders, proof of disability where applicable. Failure to submit proof results in zero points for specific goals but not disqualification. Subcontracting more than 25% of contract value to non-qualifying persons may affect points unless subcontractor is an EME.

Safety requirements include: Acknowledgement of SHE Rules (Annexure B) and Low Risk SHE Specification for NEG Overhead Line Emergency Equipment. COIDA certificate of good standing or proof of application is required (SA tenderers only).

The tender is for the whole contract; alternative tenders are not allowed. NTCSA may extend the validity period; tenderers agreeing cannot modify their tender. Successful tenderer may be required to provide cataloguing information and label materials per NTCSA specifications; cataloguing line item must be quoted. Security for performance: not applicable. Contractual requirements (CSD, COIDA, quality, environmental, financial statements) are assessed after ranking; failure to submit within the allowed period may render the tender ineligible for award.

Tenderers must refrain from contacting NTCSA employees other than the NTCSA Representative during the tender process. Escalation process: first to Procurement Manager, then Middle Manager, then Senior Manager Procurement, with Group Executives as last resort. Clarification queries must be submitted 10 working days before tender deadline. Addenda posted on e-tender portal and Tender Bulletin; tenderers must check regularly. Alternative tenders not allowed. No public opening of tenders; prices not read out. Tender submission via NTCSA Etendering site, documents uploaded under Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other folders. No zip files, no hard copies. Resubmission makes previous versions null and void. Submission status must be indicated as complete.

Eligibility criteria: tenderers must not be under restriction to do business with NTCSA or SOEs. Ineligible if: nationality of a country on international sanctions list; submitting more than one tender; JV/consortium not jointly and severally liable; conflict of interest; tenders signed by non-authorised persons; restricted by National Treasury; on Tender Defaulters list; subcontracting 100% of scope; flagged suppliers (implicated in serious misconduct by Zondo Report, SIU, or breach of Supplier Integrity Pact). Basic compliance requires meeting eligibility, submitting complete electronic tender with commercial, financial, technical information, and mandatory commercial returnables.

Functionality criteria (minimum qualifying score 85%): Company Profile (10%), Company Capabilities (20%), SANAS Accreditation (70%). Price evaluation: inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for variations, NPV comparison, unconditional discounts considered. Prices scored out of 80 points. Specific goals scored out of 20 points per PPPFA. 80/20 preference point system.

Maintenance, repair and calibration of North East Grid overhead line emergency equipment for Lines and Servitudes, on an as-and-when-required basis over a 36-month period.

Quality category selection

• Only one category may be selected.
• Category 2 applies (clause 3.5 of specification 240-105658000); Categories 1, 3 and 4 do not apply.
• The bidder must also indicate whether a site assessment applies.
• Main Supplier and Sub-supplier Capability and Capacity Assessment does not apply.
• Pre-contract award quality requirements apply.
• Post-contract award obligations rest with Eskom.

Closing: 24 November 2026 at 10:00

Form A quality representative sign-off date: 08 September 2026 (Eskom quality management officer)

No briefing, site visit or clarification deadline is stated in the available text.

Eskom quality representative

• Name: Siyabulela Nciweni
• Role: Officer, Quality Management
• Date of sign-off: 08 September 2026

No SCM contact, enquiry email, telephone number or submission address is stated in the available text.

Returnable document

• Form A (Tender & Contract Quality Requirements, document 240-68099512 Rev 9): the bidder must complete, sign and submit this form to acknowledge and accept Eskom's Supplier Quality Requirements under specification 240-105658000 and the ISO 9001 standard.
• The bidder must select the applicable quality category (Category 1 to 4) and indicate whether a site assessment applies; only one category may be selected.
• The bidder must record its quality representative's name, designation, date and signature on the form.

Submission method, submission address and closing time are not stated in the available text.

No evaluation method, scoring split, preference point system or minimum qualifying score is stated in the available text.

The only stated assessment step is completion and signing of Form A to acknowledge Eskom's Supplier Quality Requirements under specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001.

Scope

• Maintenance, repair and calibration of North East Grid overhead line emergency equipment for Lines and Servitudes, on an as-and-when-required basis over 36 months.

Quality category

• Category 2 applies (clause 3.5 of specification 240-105658000); Categories 1, 3 and 4 do not apply.
• Main Supplier and Sub-supplier Capability and Capacity Assessment does not apply.

Pre-contract award

• Pre-contract award quality requirements apply.

Post-contract award (Eskom)

• Contract execution (clause 3.7).
• Supplier quality performance monitoring phase (clause 3.7).
• Eskom rights of access, rights to information and preservation (clause 3.8).
• Quality audits related conditions (clause 3.8).
• Management of nonconformities and nonconforming outputs identified by Eskom (clause 3.8).
• Special processes (clause 3.8).

The bidder's quality management system must address ISO 9001 clauses 4 to 10: context of the organisation, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement.

The system must also reflect the ISO 9001 quality principles: customer focus, leadership, engagement of people, process approach, improvement, evidence-based decision making, and relationship management.

Applicable standard

• Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements, specification 240-105658000, together with ISO 9001.

Quality category

• Category 2 applies; only one category may be selected and site assessment applicability must be indicated.
• Main Supplier and Sub-supplier Capability and Capacity Assessment does not apply.

Post-contract award conditions (Eskom)

• Contract execution and supplier quality performance monitoring (clause 3.7).
• Eskom rights of access, rights to information and preservation (clause 3.8).
• Quality audits related conditions (clause 3.8).
• Management of nonconformities and nonconforming outputs identified by Eskom (clause 3.8).
• Special processes (clause 3.8).

Bidder obligation

• Complete and sign Form A to acknowledge and accept the above requirements; the bidder's quality representative must sign and date the form.

Quality management system

• The bidder must comply with Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements under specification 240-105658000 and with the ISO 9001 standard.
• ISO 9001 clauses 4 to 10 apply: context of the organisation, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement.
• ISO 9001 quality principles apply: customer focus, leadership, engagement of people, process approach, improvement, evidence-based decision making, and relationship management.

Returnable form

• Form A (Tender & Contract Quality Requirements): signed acknowledgement and acceptance of the above quality requirements.

No CSD registration, tax status, B-BBEE level, CIDB grading, CIPC registration or local content requirement is stated in the available text.

No scoring, preference point system or minimum qualifying score is stated.

The stated assessment step is completion and signing of Form A, by which the bidder acknowledges and accepts Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements under specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001.

Post-contract award, Eskom monitors supplier quality performance and applies contract execution and quality audit conditions under clauses 3.7 and 3.8 of specification 240-105658000.