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• Scope: Provision of high-level cleaning services, installation of hygiene equipment, supply and delivery of hygiene consumables at Mpumalanga Operating Unit for five years (60 months).
• Zones: Eskom Park, Lowveld Zones, Highveld Zones.
• Tender documents include NEC3 Term Service Contracts detailing scope and resource requirements per zone.

• Closing date and time: 19 June 2026 at 10:00 AM (South African Standard Time).
• Non-compulsory clarification meeting: 10 June 2026 at 13:00 via Microsoft Teams (link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/388501920844012?p=I2LSyBv5JwXpBIRdoc; Meeting ID: 388 501 920 844 012; Passcode: 8mQ9zb3z).
• Clarification queries deadline: 5 working days before tender submission closing.
• Tender validity period: 180 days from closing date.

• Eskom Representative: Tumelo Ramushu.
• Phone: 013 690 0165.
• Email: [email protected].
• All queries and clarifications must be addressed in writing to the Eskom Representative only.
• Fraud/corruption reporting: 0800 11 2722 or [email protected].

• Submit electronically via Eskom E-tendering Portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za by the closing date and time.
• The upload size per document is 500 MB, with a total submission limit of 4 GB.
• No ZIP files or hard copies are accepted.
• If you resubmit, only the latest version will be considered; previous submissions become void.
• Ensure the submission status is marked as complete.
• Mandatory commercial returnables required at closing (disqualifiable if missing or incomplete):
• Completed pricing schedule on the NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC).
• Signed offer and acceptance of NEC3 TSC.
• Signed Annexure E (CPA for local goods/services).
• Completed and signed Annexure A (Authorisation Form).
• For multiple zones, ensure adequate resources per zone; sharing resources across zones is prohibited and leads to disqualification.
• Alternative tenders are not allowed.
• Cataloguing may be required post-award; include a line item for it in the pricing schedule if applicable.

Mandatory Commercial Requirements Returnable required at Tender closing (disqualifiable): a) Completed pricing schedule on the NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC) b) Signed offer and acceptance of NEC3 TSC c) Signed Annexure E on Invitation to Tender (CPA for local Goods and Services) d) Completed and signed Annexure A on Invitation to Tender (Authorisation Form)

• The 80/20 preference points system applies per zone: 80 points for price, 20 points for B-BBEE/specific goals.
• Price evaluation includes VAT, excludes contingencies, adjusts for arithmetical errors, and considers unconditional discounts.
• Technical evaluation occurs in three stages:
• Stage 1: Desktop Evaluation (Mandatory Requirements – full compliance required; Functional Requirements – minimum 70% threshold).
• Stage 2: Site Assessment & Verification (minimum 70% threshold).
• Stage 3: Contractual Obligation (full compliance required).
• Functional criteria scoring weights:
• Relevant Company Experience: 35%.
• Tools & Equipment: 30%.
• Project Execution Approach and Methodology: 15%.
• Vehicles: 20%.
• B-BBEE points allocation:
• Level 1: 20 points; Level 2: 18; Level 3: 14; Level 4: 12; Level 5: 8; Level 6: 6; Level 7: 4; Level 8: 2; Non-compliant: 0.
• Preference points require valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS-accredited or sworn affidavit without electronic signature), proof of ownership/shareholding (CIPC), certified ID copies of shareholders, and proof of disability if applicable.
• Failure to provide B-BBEE documentation results in scoring 0 out of 20 for specific goals, but the tender is not disqualified.
• Ties are broken by highest specific goal points, then by drawing lots.

• Scope: Provision of high-level cleaning services, installation of hygiene equipment, supply and delivery of hygiene consumables at Mpumalanga Operating Unit for five years (60 months).
• Zones: Tenderers can bid for one or more zones (Eskom Park, Lowveld Zones, Highveld Zones); each requires separate resources and pricing.
• Mandatory technical requirements:
• Registration with relevant bodies (e.g., NCCA, BEECA, CASA) for cleaning/hygiene services, including SHE waste disposal.
• Qualifications: Safety Officer (Matric, accredited safety training, 0-1 year experience, valid driver’s licence) and Supervisor (Matric/NQF 4, 3 years industrial cleaning experience, valid driver’s licence).
• Tools & Equipment: Must meet specified requirements (e.g., industrial vacuum cleaners, buff machines, janitorial trolleys); submit a register in Eskom format (Annexure A). Tools can be owned or hired with proof.
• Vehicles: Required for service execution; submit certified registration documents or hiring agreements. Vehicles must be dedicated per zone.
• Project execution approach: Detail work execution plans, turnaround times for faulty equipment, and delivery schedules for consumables and SHE waste removal.
• Quality management: Requires ISO 9001 compliance, quality policy, objectives, method statement, organizational chart, and control of external providers.
• OHS requirements: Valid Letter of Good Standing, SHE policy, OHS plan, baseline risk assessment, etc.
• Environmental requirements: Environmental policy, organogram, appointment letter, communication plan, aspect/impact register, waste management plan.

• Project execution approach: Detail how work will be executed (pre and during implementation), turnaround times for faulty equipment, delivery schedules for consumables and SHE waste removal.
• Scoring weight: 15% of functional criteria.
• Tools and equipment: Submit register in Eskom format; evaluation based on ownership/hiring with proof.
• Vehicles: Submit registration documents or hiring agreements; evaluation based on ownership/hiring with proof.

• Relevant company experience: Submit proof of completed or current cleaning projects (client name, contact, duration, contract/order number). Scoring: 3+ years = 35%, 2-3 years = 20%, 1-2 years = 15%, 0-1 year = 10%.
• Qualifications:
• Safety Officer: Matric, accredited safety training (e.g., SAMTRAC), 0-1 year experience, valid driver’s licence.
• Supervisor: Matric/NQF 4, 3 years industrial cleaning experience, valid driver’s licence.
• Evidence: Certified certificates, curriculum vitae, driver’s licences.

• Quality management system: ISO 9001 requirements apply.
• Submit: Quality policy and objectives approved by top management, method statement based on scope, organizational chart with responsibility matrix, and documented control of external providers.
• Evidence must be uploaded under the Quality folder.

• Pricing schedule/BOQ: Attached in NEC contract in PDF and Excel format.
• Submit completed pricing schedule on NEC3 TSC, signed offer and acceptance of NEC3 TSC.
• Cataloguing: Include line item if required; Eskom will pay.
• No alternative tenders allowed.

• Pricing: Submit rates/prices per zone; label uploads accordingly.
• Pricing schedule/BOQ is attached in the NEC contract in PDF and Excel format.
• Payment terms:
• For contracts below R50 million (including VAT): payment within 30 days of undisputed invoice.
• For contracts above R50 million (including VAT): payment within 60 days of undisputed invoice.
• Financial capacity: Submit latest annual financial statements (audited or ITA34C tax submission with Public Interest Score if unaudited).
• Cataloguing: If required, include a line item in the pricing schedule; Eskom will pay for it.
• No performance security provision is applicable.

• Eligibility criteria: Tenderers must not be on international sanctions lists, restricted by National Treasury, on Eskom’s Tender Defaulters list, have conflicts of interest, or subcontract 100% of the scope. Joint ventures must state joint and several liability.
• B-BBEE: Submit valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS-accredited or sworn affidavit without electronic signature), proof of ownership/shareholding (CIPC), certified ID copies of shareholders, and proof of disability if applicable.
• Local content: Submit SBD 6.2 and annexures (G1-G4) if designated materials are included.
• Other compliance: CSD registration, tax compliance (PAYE questionnaire), integrity declaration, and completed SBD forms (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1).
• OHS, environmental, and quality requirements are mandatory for contract award.
• CIDB, Contract Skills Development Goals, and Contract Participation Goals are not applicable.

• B-BBEE points: Level 1 (20 points), Level 2 (18), Level 3 (14), Level 4 (12), Level 5 (8), Level 6 (6), Level 7 (4), Level 8 (2), Non-compliant (0).
• Documentation: Valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS-accredited or sworn affidavit without electronic signature), proof of ownership/shareholding (CIPC), certified ID copies of shareholders, proof of disability if applicable.
• Failure to provide documentation results in 0 points for specific goals but no disqualification.

• OHS requirements: Valid Letter of Good Standing (COID/FEMA/RMA), signed acknowledgement of Eskom SHE rules, SHE policy signed by CEO/MD, OHS plan, baseline risk assessment, SHE competency training certificates, medical fitness certificates.
• Tools and equipment: Include safety items like caution signs, buckets with wringers, brooms, dustpans, etc.
• Vehicles: Required for transport and equipment; registration or hiring proof needed.
• Emergency preparedness: Plan for environmental emergencies with contact details.

• Environmental requirements: Environmental policy signed by top management, organogram depicting environmental representative, appointment letter for environmental issues, communication plan, aspect/impact register, environmental management programme, incident register, emergency preparedness plan, environmental awareness training (post-award), waste management plan.
• Evidence must be uploaded under the Environmental folder.

• Contract conditions: NEC3 Term Service Contract applies.
• Payment terms: 30 days for contracts below R50 million (including VAT); 60 days for contracts above R50 million.
• Nationality restrictions: Tenderers and subcontractors must not be from countries on international sanctions lists.
• Subcontracting: Subcontracting 100% of the scope is prohibited.
• Joint ventures: Must explicitly state joint and several liability.

• Resources cannot be shared across zones; disqualification if found.
• Alternative tenders not allowed.
• Cataloguing may be required post-award; include pricing line item.
• Subcontracting 100% of scope is prohibited.

• Eligibility: Tenderers must not be on sanctions lists, restricted by National Treasury, have conflicts of interest, or submit multiple tenders (except where system allows). Joint ventures must state joint and several liability.
• Basic compliance: Meet eligibility criteria, submit complete tender with commercial, financial, technical information, and mandatory commercial returnables.

• 80/20 preference points system per zone.
• Technical evaluation stages: Desktop Evaluation (mandatory and functional), Site Assessment & Verification, Contractual Obligation.
• Functional criteria weights: Company Experience (35%), Tools & Equipment (30%), Project Execution Approach (15%), Vehicles (20%).
• Minimum threshold: 70% for functional requirements and site assessment.

This tender covers the provision of comprehensive cleaning, hygiene, and consumable supply services for Eskom’s Mpumalanga Operating Unit (Eskom Park, Highveld, and Lowveld Zones) over a 5-year period. The scope includes: - High-level cleaning services (daily and deep cleaning). - Installation of hygiene equipment (e.g., dispensers, bins). - Monthly supply and delivery of hygiene consumables (e.g., paper towels, soap, sanitizers, cleaning chemicals). The contract is divided into three zones with specified quantities for staffing, equipment, and consumables. All services must comply with Eskom’s SHEQ standards and be delivered as per the technical specifications.

Closing date: 19 June 2026 at 10:00 (SAST). Compulsory site visit/clarification meeting: Details to be confirmed in Tender Data (attendance is mandatory for eligibility).

Submit via Eskom eTendering portal (https://eTendering.eskom.co.za). Mandatory steps: 1) Register on the portal with a valid CSD number. 2) Complete the e-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form and submit it to Eskom before tender submission. 3) Upload all required documents (Technical, Commercial, Finance) under the correct categories. 4) Finalize submission before the closing date/time. 5) Save the submission confirmation email with the submission ID for future reference. File size limits: Individual files ≤50MB, total submission ≤900MB. Late submissions or incomplete/missing mandatory returnables will be disqualified. Physical submissions (if required) must include: Original tender + 1 hard copy, clearly marked as 'ORIGINAL' and 'COPY', sealed in an outer envelope labeled 'Confidential' with tender reference, company details, and contact information.

Evaluation is based on Price (financial) and Specific Goals (preference points). Price is evaluated per Tender Data criteria (e.g., CPA, FOREX, commodity increases, discounts, NPV, forecasted invoicing rates). Specific Goals (e.g., B-BBEE, local content) require supporting documentation; failure to submit proof results in zero points for that section. Functionality (if applicable) requires meeting a minimum threshold to proceed. Tenders are ranked by combined Price + Specific Goals scores (90/10 or 80/20 system). Arithmetical errors may be corrected by Eskom with tenderer concurrence. Reverse e-Auction may be used for competitive pricing. Objective Criteria (if applied) must be stipulated in the Enquiry. Tenderers must be legal entities registered in South Africa, compliant with statutory requirements (OHS Act, COIDA, B-BBEE Act), and not restricted from doing business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies.

Scope: Provision of high-level cleaning services, installation of hygiene equipment, and supply/delivery of hygiene consumables for Eskom’s Mpumalanga Operating Unit (Eskom Park, Highveld, Lowveld Zones) over 5 years. Services include: - Cleaning: Daily and deep cleaning (windows, chairs, sofas, carpets, blinds, toilets, kitchens) as instructed by the Contracts Manager/Supervisor. - Hygiene Equipment: Once-off installation of items such as paper towel dispensers, soap dispensers, toilet roll holders, SHE bins, sanitizer dispensers, aerosol spray dispensers, and urinal drip dispensers. - Hygiene Consumables: Monthly supply of paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap, seat sanitizer, SHE packets, aerosol sprays, urinal drips, hand sanitizer, dishwashing liquid, bleach, pine gel, furniture polish, multi-purpose cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, deodorant blocks, stripping chemicals, pee mats, and refuse bags. - Staffing: Cleaners (55 Lowveld, 46 Highveld, 40 Eskom Park), Supervisors (1 per zone), Safety Officers (1 per zone). Costs must include labor (salary, UIF, provident fund, COID, PPE/uniforms), admin overheads, and cleaning equipment. Deep cleaning quantities: Windows (820–1500 m²), chairs (1800–2500), sofas (5–50), office screens (10–83), carpet steam cleaning (4000–7000 m²), curtain steam cleaning (50–70), blinds (50–70). Toilets/kitchens: Deep cleaning of toilets/urinals (553–876) and basins (208–370).

Pricing must be in South African Rand (ZAR) and include all duties, taxes (VAT), and levies applicable 14 days before the closing date. Prices must remain fixed for the contract duration (5 years) unless otherwise specified. Pricing Schedule: Breakdown required for labor (per worker/month), hygiene equipment (once-off installation), and consumables (monthly). Include overheads (admin, equipment) and SHEQ costs. Payment terms: Eskom pays within 30 days of receiving a correct tax invoice (VAT reg. no. 4740101508 must appear on invoices). Performance security (if required): Provide a performance bond or demand guarantee from at least two Eskom-approved financial institutions. Cataloguing costs (if applicable) must be quoted separately and will be paid by Eskom.

Mandatory compliance: - CSD registration (required for eTendering access). - CIDB registration: Must be registered at the closing date or capable of registration within 21 working days (if CIDB grading is a qualification criterion). - B-BBEE: Submit valid B-BBEE certificate/affidavit; misrepresentation or fronting will lead to disqualification and reporting to the B-BBEE Commission. - Tax: Complete Eskom’s Contractor Tax Evaluation Pack (Appendices 1–9) to determine PAYE withholding status. - SHEQ: Provide proof of Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality systems/policies/capabilities by the deadline. All SHEQ costs must be included in the tender. - Legal: Comply with PPPFA Regulations, COIDA, OHS Act, National Treasury Instructions, and dtic local content/designated materials requirements. - Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG) and Contract Participation Goals (CPG) apply if the contract duration is ≥12 months or value ≥R5M (services) or CIDB grade ≥7 (construction). - Mandatory returnables: Original tender + 1 hard copy, signed Form of Agreement, Acknowledgement Form, and all specified certificates/documents.

General scope: Provision of Facilities Management (Non-technical) Cleaning Services, Hygiene Equipment Installation, and Supply/Delivery of Hygiene Consumables at Eskom Park (Mpumalanga Operating Unit) for 60 months. Total area: ~20,860m². Services cover daily cleaning, hygiene equipment installation, consumables supply, and deep/high-level cleaning as instructed by the Contracts Manager/Supervisor.

Contract period: 60 months (5 years). Starting date: To be confirmed (TBC). Assessment interval for payments: Between the 15th day of each successive month. Period for reply to queries: 10 working days. Contractor must submit first plan for acceptance within 1 week of Contract Date. Task Order programme must be submitted within 2 working days of receiving a Task Order. Compensation events must be notified within 8 weeks of becoming aware of the event.

Service Manager: Address - Eskom Park, Watermeyer Street, Witbank, 1035. Employer: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Registered office at Megawatt Park, Maxwell Drive, Sandton, Johannesburg. Engineering Contract Strategies: Tel 011 803 3008, Fax 086 539 1902, www.ecs.co.za. Insurance policies and procedures: http://www.eskom.co.za/Tenders/InsurancePoliciesProcedures/Pages/EIMS_Policies_From_1_April_2014_To_31_March_2015.aspx.

Submit the following returnable documents with your tender: Form of Offer and Acceptance, Schedule of Deviations (if applicable), Price List (C2.2), Appendix F (Cleaning Services rate justification), and all mandatory appendixes. Hard copies take precedence over soft copies. Soft copies must be in MS Excel format on CD/Flash Drive/USB, clearly marked. Failure to submit hard copies, fully complete/price the preferred zone, or adhere to the specified format will disqualify your tender.

General: Tenderer must be a legally registered entity in South Africa with a valid CIDB registration number. Must comply with all South African laws, including B-BBEE requirements (current certificate required). Must not have been found guilty of corrupt or illegal practices by any court, administrative, or regulatory body. Financial: Tenderer must demonstrate financial capability to fulfill the contract obligations over 60 months. Must provide proof of insurance coverage as specified in the Insurance Table (e.g., liability for bodily injury, property damage, and deductibles for Employer-provided insurance). Technical: Tenderer must have prior experience in providing facilities management services, particularly cleaning, hygiene, and consumables supply, for large-scale or multi-site operations. Must submit a detailed price list and justification for all items, including labor, equipment, and consumables. Must have the capacity to deploy and manage key personnel (e.g., cleaners, supervisors, safety officers) as specified in the tender documents. Must comply with health and safety standards, including the appointment as Principal Contractor if required by Eskom. Exclusions: Tenderers who fail to submit hard copies of the tender documents will be disqualified. Tenderers who do not price all mandatory zones or items in the price list will be disqualified for those zones/items. Tenderers who do not comply with the submission deadline will be disqualified.

Scope: Provision of Facilities Management (Non-technical) Cleaning Services, Hygiene Equipment Installation, and Supply/Delivery of Hygiene Consumables at Eskom Park (Mpumalanga Operating Unit) for 60 months. Total area: ~20,860m². Services include: daily cleaning of offices, toilets, reception areas, passages, boardrooms, conference centers, training centers, storerooms, garages, workshops, and medical centers. Hygiene tasks: installation of equipment (e.g., paper towel dispensers, soap dispensers, toilet roll holders), supply of consumables (e.g., paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap, sanitizers), and deep cleaning (toilets, urinals, basins, carpets, curtains, blinds). High-level cleaning: windows (external), chairs, sofas, office screens, carpet steam cleaning, and curtain/blind steam cleaning (as instructed). Inspection intervals: every 2 hours for offices, hourly for conference centers. Defects must be recorded. Special attention required for toilets (cleanliness, disinfection, replenishing supplies).

Pricing: Option A (Priced contract with price list). Prices must include all work and materials necessary to complete each item. Lump sums or rates multiplied by quantities are acceptable. Price List must be submitted in hard copy and soft copy (MS Excel). Payment terms: Assessment interval between the 15th of each month. Payment due within 14 days of invoice submission. Interest rate: Prime rate (Standard Bank of SA) for ZAR amounts; LIBOR for other currencies. Contractor must provide a tax invoice within 1 week of receiving a payment certificate. VAT number 4740101508 must be included on all invoices. Price adjustments: Fixed for first 12 months; thereafter adjusted annually per CPI indices and Bargaining Council rates (Labour: 85% Seifsa Table C(3)a, 15% non-adjustable; Consumables: 85% Seifsa Table D4, 15% non-adjustable). Low service damages: R500.00 per day. Contractor’s liability for indirect/consequential loss: R0.00. Insurance: Contractor must cover deductibles for Employer’s insurance policies (details at http://www.eskom.co.za/Tenders/InsurancePoliciesProcedures/Pages/EIMS_Policies_From_1_April_2014_To_31_March_2015.aspx). Minimum indemnity for employee injury/death: R500,000.

CIDB registration number required. B-BBEE: Contractor must notify Employer within 7 days of any change in B-BBEE status. Updated verification certificate and supporting documentation must be submitted within 30 days of notification. Decrease in B-BBEE status may lead to contract renegotiation or termination. Failure to notify changes may result in termination. Ethics: Any corrupt practices (offers, payments, benefits) constitute grounds for termination or legal action. Joint ventures/consortia: All members are jointly and severally liable. Key person with authority to bind the Contractor must be notified to Service Manager within 2 weeks of Contract Date. Composition changes require Employer’s written consent. Confidentiality: Contractor may not disclose contract-related information without Employer’s consent. Images of Affected Property require prior written approval. Subcontractors must comply with confidentiality clauses. Health & Safety: Contractor must comply with Construction Regulations 2014 (OHS Act) and all applicable laws. Employer may appoint Contractor as Principal Contractor. Prices must include costs for health & safety compliance. Environmental: Contractor must comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.

Tenders must be fully completed, signed, and submitted with all mandatory documents (Price List, Appendixes, etc.). Non-responsive tenders (missing/incomplete documents) will be disqualified. Pricing must align with Price List format. Compensation events must be notified within 8 weeks. Evaluation includes compliance with technical, financial, and contractual requirements.

Scope: Provision of high-level cleaning services, installation of hygiene equipment, and supply/delivery of hygiene consumables for Eskom Park, Highveld, and Lowveld Zone buildings for 5 years.

Evaluation will cover three areas:

• General: Must be registered and compliant with South African labor laws (UIF, COID, provident fund). Proof of capability to supply labor, equipment, and consumables at scale for 5 years. Compliance with Eskom’s vendor registration and procurement policies. Valid tax clearance certificate and B-BBEE compliance (if applicable). Health and safety certifications (e.g., OHSA compliance for cleaning services).
• Technical: Equipment and chemicals must meet Eskom’s technical specifications (refer to technical evaluation list). Ability to install hygiene equipment and provide maintenance if required. Experience in large-scale cleaning and hygiene services for industrial/commercial facilities.
• Financial: Financial stability to fulfill a 5-year contract. Competitive pricing for labor, equipment, and consumables.

Scope: High-level cleaning services, installation of hygiene equipment, and supply/delivery of hygiene consumables for Eskom Park, Highveld, and Lowveld Zone buildings over 5 years.

Services:

• Cleaning: Cleaners, supervisors, and safety officers for all zones.
• Hygiene equipment installation: Paper towel dispensers, soap dispensers, toilet roll holders, sanitizer dispensers, SHE bins, aerosol spray dispensers, urinal drip dispensers.
• Hygiene consumables supply: Paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap, seat sanitizer, SHE packets, aerosol sprays, urinal drip, hand sanitizer.
• Cleaning chemicals supply: Dishwashing liquid, bleach, pine gel, furniture polish, multi-purpose cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, deodorant blocks, stripping chemicals, pee mats, refuse bags.
• Deep cleaning: Windows (external), chairs, sofas, office screens, carpet/blind/curtain steam cleaning, toilets, urinals, basins in kitchens/bathrooms.

Zones and staffing:

• Lowveld Zone: 55 cleaners, 1 supervisor, 1 safety officer.
• Highveld Zone: 46 cleaners, 1 supervisor, 1 safety officer.
• Eskom Park: 40 cleaners, 1 supervisor, 1 safety officer.

Deep cleaning is performed as and when required by the Contracts Manager/Supervisor.

Pricing must include:

• Labour costs per employee: Basic salary, UIF, provident fund, COID, uniform/PPE.
• Overheads: Admin costs, cleaning equipment (refer to technical evaluation list for tools).
• Once-off installation costs for hygiene equipment.
• Monthly costs for hygiene consumables and cleaning chemicals.
• Deep cleaning costs (as and when required, over 5-year contract).

Bidders must provide:

• Tendered and corrected total cost per month per worker.
• Total cost of labour for the contract duration (60 months).
• Total cost for hygiene equipment, consumables, and chemicals.

General scope: Provision of Facilities Management (Non-technical) for cleaning services, installation of hygiene equipment, and supply/delivery of hygiene consumables at Eskom’s Mpumalanga Operating Unit (Highveld Zone, Lowveld Zone, Eskom Park). Contract duration: 5 years (60 months).

Closing date: 19 June 2026 at 10:00 AM (SAST).

SDL&I Implementation Schedule due: 28 days after contract award.

B-BBEE Improvement/Retention Plan due: 30 days after contract signing.

Quarterly SDL&I compliance reports: Every 3 months during contract execution.

Required returnable documents for submission:

• SBD 6.2 Declaration Form (mandatory for designated sectors).
• Annex C (Local Content Declaration-Summary Schedule) if applicable.
• Subcontracting agreement or intent letters with subcontractors’ registration documents (CK, B-BBEE certificate, or sworn affidavit) for contracts above R30 million.
• SDL&I Implementation Schedule (to be submitted within 28 days of contract award).
• B-BBEE Improvement or Retention Plan (within 30 days of contract signing).

Note: Failure to submit required documentation for preference points will result in scoring 0 out of 20 for specific goals and only price points (out of 80) will be considered.

Scoring method:

• Price: 80 points (maximum).
• Specific goals (B-BBEE status): 20 points (maximum). Points awarded based on B-BBEE level (Level 1: 20, Level 2: 18, Level 3: 14, Level 4: 12, Level 5: 8, Level 6: 6, Level 7: 4, Level 8: 2, Non-compliant: 0).
• Total score: Sum of price and specific goal points, rounded to two decimal places.
• Contract awarded to the highest-scoring tenderer.

Objective criteria (non-scoring but mandatory for award):

• Mandatory subcontracting: 30% of contract value to EMEs/QSEs with ≥51% black ownership in rural/underdeveloped areas (for contracts > R30M).
• Local content compliance: 100% for designated sectors (e.g., textile, clothing, leather, uniforms, gloves, masks, safety boots, socks).

SDL&I commitments (non-scoring but contractual):

• B-BBEE Improvement/Retention Plan submission required.
• Quarterly reporting on SDL&I obligations.

Scope: Provision of high-level cleaning services, installation of hygiene equipment, and supply/delivery of hygiene consumables at Eskom’s Mpumalanga Operating Unit (Highveld Zone, Lowveld Zone, Eskom Park).

Duration: 60 months (5 years).

Deliverables:

• Facilities Management (Non-technical) for cleaning services.
• Installation of hygiene equipment.
• Supply and delivery of hygiene consumables.

Subcontracting scope (if applicable): High-level cleaning for all areas in Lowveld Zone.

Payment terms: Eskom will retain 2.5% of every invoice (excluding VAT) as performance security for SDL&I obligations. Retained amounts released upon:

• Submission of SDL&I progress reports.
• Fulfilment of all SDL&I obligations.
• Approval of compliance report by Eskom’s SDL&I Department.

Penalties: 2.5% of invoice amount or contract value for failure to meet SDL&I obligations.

B-BBEE Requirements:

• Valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS-accredited) or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs).
• EMEs (annual revenue ≤ R10M): Sworn affidavit acceptable. Must include: enterprise details, black ownership %, financial year-end, and revenue confirmation.
• QSEs (annual revenue R10M–R50M): Sworn affidavit if ≥51% black-owned; otherwise, full QSE scorecard compliance.
• Annual revenue > R50M: Valid B-BBEE certificate mandatory.
• Eskom does not accept electronically signed sworn affidavits. Manual signatures and Commissioner of Oath stamp required.
• Required documents for preference points:
• Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
• Proof of ownership/shareholding (CIPC documentation) with breakdown.
• Certified ID copies of shareholders.
• Proof of disability (if applicable).
• Consolidated B-BBEE certificate for trusts/consortia/JVs.

Local Content:

• SBD 6.2 and Annex C mandatory for designated sectors (e.g., textile, clothing, leather, uniforms, gloves, masks, safety boots, socks).
• Local procurement content target: 100% for this contract.

Subcontracting:

• Mandatory for contracts > R30M: 30% subcontracting to EMEs/QSEs with ≥51% black ownership in rural/underdeveloped areas.
• Subcontractors must have equal or higher B-BBEE status unless subcontracted to a capable EME.

SDL&I Obligations (contractual):

• B-BBEE Improvement/Retention Plan submission (30 days post-award).
• Quarterly compliance reporting.
• Penalties for non-compliance: 2.5% of invoice/contract value.

Additional evaluation details:

• Objective criteria (non-scoring but mandatory for award):
• Mandatory subcontracting (30% of contract value) for contracts above R30 million to EMEs/QSEs with ≥51% black ownership in rural/underdeveloped areas.
• Local content compliance for designated sectors (e.g., 100% for textile, clothing, leather, uniforms, gloves, masks, safety boots, socks).
• SDL&I commitments (non-scoring but contractual):
• B-BBEE Improvement/Retention Plan submission required.
• Quarterly reporting on SDL&I obligations.

Scope: Provision of high-level cleaning services, installation of hygiene equipment, and supply/delivery of hygiene consumables at Eskom’s Mpumalanga Operating Unit for a period of 5 years.

Purpose: Eskom’s Supplier Quality Management Specification (240-105658000) outlines the minimum quality requirements for suppliers. The goal is to partner with suppliers committed to developing, implementing, and maintaining a Quality Management System (QMS) that conforms to ISO 9001 standards. Suppliers are expected to continually improve their QMS to enhance service delivery.

Applicability: This specification applies to all Eskom divisions, subsidiaries, suppliers, and sub-suppliers. It is incorporated into all Eskom RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and contracts for procurement of products and services.

Closing date: 19 June 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC).

Department: Supply Chain Management (SCM). For queries, refer to the tender document or contact the Eskom representative listed in the official tender record. Project-specific contact: Charles Sambo (as per List of Tender Returnables document dated 07-Nov-25).

Submit the following returnable documents as per the List of Tender Returnables (240-12248652) and Form A (240-68099512):

• Completed and signed Form A (Tender and Contract Quality Requirements for Supplier Quality Management Specification 240-105658000/QM 58 and ISO 9001).
• Quality Method Statement based on ISO 9001 and specific to the scope of work.
• Approved Quality Policy (aligned with strategic direction).
• Quality Objectives (documented information).
• Documented information for defined roles, responsibilities, and authorities (e.g., organization charts, job descriptions, work instructions).
• Documented information for Control of Externally Provided Processes, Products, and Services (criteria for evaluation, selection, monitoring, and re-evaluation of external providers).

Evaluation is based on Eskom’s Supplier Quality Management Specification (240-105658000) and ISO 9001 standards. Key focus areas:

• Quality Management System (QMS): Must conform to ISO 9001 (latest revision) or equivalent. For Category 4, a non-certified but compliant QMS is acceptable.
• Quality Method Statement: Must address all business processes to ensure Eskom’s requirements are met consistently.
• Quality Policy and Objectives: Must be approved by top management and aligned with strategic direction.
• Roles and Responsibilities: Documented information for defined roles, responsibilities, and authorities (e.g., organization charts, job descriptions).
• Control of Externally Provided Processes: Criteria for evaluation, selection, monitoring, and re-evaluation of external providers.
• Contract Quality Plan (CQP) and Quality Control Plan (QCP)/Inspection and Test Plan (ITP): Must be submitted for Eskom review and approval.
• Scoring: Weighted sections (A: 25%, B: 25%, C: 20%, D: 20%, E: 10%) with specific deliverables for each.
• Noncompliance or incomplete submissions may result in disqualification.

Scope: Provision of high-level cleaning services, installation of hygiene equipment, and supply/delivery of hygiene consumables at Eskom’s Mpumalanga Operating Unit for 5 years.

Quality Requirements:

• Develop, implement, maintain, and improve a Quality Management System (QMS) based on ISO 9001.
• Submit a Quality Method Statement specific to the scope of work.
• Ensure all personnel performing quality-affecting activities are trained and competent (SETA-accredited where applicable).
• Contract Quality Plan (CQP) and Quality Control Plan (QCP)/Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) must be submitted for Eskom review and approval prior to work commencement.
• Special processes (e.g., welding, non-destructive testing) require pre-qualified procedures and certified personnel.
• Preservation of materials/equipment must comply with Eskom’s preservation programme requirements.
• Nonconformities must be addressed via root cause analysis and corrective actions within 14 days.
• Eskom reserves the right to audit, inspect, and monitor all quality-related activities at any time.

Deliverables:

• Cleaning services, hygiene equipment installation, and consumables supply as per Eskom specifications.
• Documentation: CQP, QCP/ITP, training records, preservation plans, and nonconformity reports.

Mandatory Compliance:

• ISO 9001: QMS must conform to ISO 9001 (latest revision) or equivalent. For Category 4, a non-certified but compliant QMS is acceptable.
• B-BBEE: Minimum Level 1 compliance required.
• CIDB: Registration may be required for construction-related activities (if applicable).
• Tax Clearance: Valid tax clearance certificate.
• CIPC: Valid company registration with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission.
• Local Content: Preference may be given to suppliers with local content compliance.
• PPPFA: Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (Act No. 5 of 2000) applies.
• SHEQ: Compliance with Eskom’s Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) Policy (32-727).
• SETA: Training and competency certifications must meet Skills Education Training Authorities (SETA) requirements.

Documentation:

• Form A (240-68099512) must be completed and signed.
• Submit all returnable documents as per the List of Tender Returnables (240-12248652).