ESKOM mv/lv overhead & cable network construction panel contract (western cape, cape coastal cluster)

• This is a contract for a Reticulation Projects Panel in the Western Cape, Cape Coastal Cluster.
• It is an 'as and when required' panel contract for a period of 18 months.

• Contract starting date: 01 November 2024.
• Completion date for the whole of the works: 30 April 2026.
• Defects date: 52 weeks after completion of the whole of the works.
• Defect correction period: 2 weeks.

• Project Manager: Shamiela Davids.
• Email: [email protected].
• Phone: +27 43 703 2656.
• Address: PO Box 222, Brackenfell, 7560.

Eligible contractors must: 1) Be a legally registered entity in South Africa, 2) Hold valid CIDB registration in appropriate category (likely EB/EP grade 6 or higher for major works), 3) Have proven experience in MV/LV electrical reticulation projects, 4) Demonstrate financial capacity to execute works, 5) Comply with B-BBEE requirements (preference points applied per Eskom policy), 6) Meet health & safety requirements including ability to act as Principal Contractor, 7) Not be listed on National Treasury's prohibited suppliers database, 8) Accept Eskom's standard contract terms including limitation of liability clauses (X18), 9) For joint ventures: must notify key person with binding authority within 2 weeks of contract date and obtain Employer consent for any composition changes.

• Scope: Reticulation Projects Panel Contract for Western Cape, Cape Coastal Cluster on an 'as and when required' basis.
• Works include MV and LV reticulation, metering installations, service connections, and labelling.
• Site-specific Works Information and Site Information will be provided when issuing works/purchase orders.
• The Contractor must provide all resources including transport, security, ablution facilities, accommodation, water, and electricity.
• Health and safety compliance and training (e.g., ORHVS authorization) are mandatory.
• All work must be authorised in writing by the delegated Eskom representative.

• Contractor must provide details of key persons, including names, jobs, responsibilities, qualifications, and experience.
• CVs for key persons must be appended to the tender schedule.
• Contractor must complete contract data regarding direct fee percentage, subcontracted fee percentage, working areas, and programme.
• For pricing, contractor must provide percentages for people overheads, design overheads, equipment rates, and hourly rates for design employees.

• Defects date is 52 weeks after completion; defect correction period is 2 weeks.
• Latent defects liability extends seven years after defects date.
• Site establishment must include provision for all resources, security, facilities, accommodation, water, electricity, and health and safety training.
• Required handover, inspection meetings, commissioning, and testing are part of the scope.

• Pricing is based on a bill of quantities under NEC3 Option B (re-measurement contract).
• The bill of quantities includes preliminaries, general items, LV works, and specific rates for labour, transport, equipment, and materials.
• Key pricing assumptions: Items are measured net; prices are fully inclusive; quantities are not final; payment based on assessed work.
• Material reimbursement: On actual cost plus 5% handling fee, with proof of purchase required.
• Site establishment costs are payable once per project, based on distance from contractor's base to closest CNC.
• Sample rates provided include establishment sums, security officer rates, transport per km, labour hourly rates, and unit rates for excavation, backfill, and LV works.

• Contract uses NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract, Option B: Priced contract with bill of quantities.
• Payment assessment interval: between the 25th day of each month or as agreed per works/purchase order.
• Payment terms: as per Eskom payment terms listed against the vendor on the Eskom database.
• Interest rate: publicly quoted prime rate from Standard Bank of South Africa.
• Price adjustment: Fixed for first 12 months, then escalated: Material at cost plus 5%, Labour adjusted per SEIFSA TABLE C3, Transport adjusted per SEIFSA TABLE L1.
• Retention: 2.5% SDL&I performance retention on all projects plus 5% retention on major works only. Free retention on Adhoc Materials and Cost Plus items.
• Delay damages: R1000 per day (subject to confirmation at works/purchase order).

• B-BBEE: Contractor must notify Eskom within 7 days of any change in B-BBEE status and submit an updated verification certificate within 30 days. A decrease in status may lead to contract re-negotiation or termination.
• Joint ventures: Members are jointly and severally liable; key person authority must be notified within two weeks of contract date; composition cannot be altered without Eskom's written consent.
• Confidentiality: Contractor must not disclose contract information.
• Health, safety, and environment: Contractor must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and Eskom's rules, including Construction Regulations 2014 and Asbestos Regulations.
• Insurance: Contractor must provide insurances as per Insurance Table A.
• VAT: Contractor must include Eskom's VAT number 4740101508 on all invoices.

• Contractor must take all reasonable precautions for health and safety and may be appointed as Principal Contractor under Construction Regulations 2014.
• Contractor warrants that prices include sufficient amount for compliance with health and safety laws and regulations.
• Specific asbestos management procedures apply, including exposure limits, monitoring by accredited inspectors, and safe work practices.
• Contractor must ensure Site Supervisor has valid ORHVS authorization for working on live apparatus.
• All overtime and weekend work requires prior written authorization from Eskom.
• Health and safety plans and PPE are required, with costs claimable with proof.

• Contractor must comply with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, and Eskom's rules.
• Asbestos removal and disposal must be done by a registered asbestos contractor at Eskom's expense, following South African legislation.
• Weather data for compensation events is sourced from the South African Weather Bureau, specific to the Western Cape site.

• Contract is based on NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC3) April 2013, with main Option B and secondary Options X1, X2, X7, X16, X18, and Z clauses.
• Law of the contract: Republic of South Africa.
• Language: English.
• Period for reply: 2 working days.
• Access dates and key dates to be confirmed when issuing works/purchase orders.
• Contractor submits revised programmes at intervals no longer than 2 weeks.
• Dispute resolution: Adjudicator from ICE-SA Division panel; arbitration under Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) rules.
• Limitation of liability: Contractor's liability for indirect/consequential loss is R0.0.
• Additional conditions (Z clauses) cover cession/delegation, joint ventures, B-BBEE status change, confidentiality, health/safety/environment, tax invoices, compensation events, ethics, insurance, nuclear liability, and asbestos.

• The document references 'safety /quality' as an evaluation criterion, but no further details are provided.

• Disclosure Classification: Controlled disclosure to external parties (enforced by law or discretionary).

• Email for certificate validation submissions: [email protected]
• Email for suspected fraudulent Eskom certificates: [email protected]
• Key personnel listed in document: Andre van Heerden (HRD Officer), Thembuz Mbali (Manager Technical Support), Elsje Kamffer (Middle Manager Specialised Maintenance), Nolan Ockhuis (Manager Technical Support), Tracy Knight (Middle Manager Specialised Maintenance).

Contractors must hold valid, accredited certifications for all applicable operating/legislative courses listed in section 3.1. Certificates must be from accredited providers on the National Facilitators Database. ORHVS and LVOR certificates must have 5-year validity and include all prerequisite certificates. No fraudulent or modified certificates accepted. Validation letters must be current and issued by Cape Coastal Cluster L&D.

• This instruction applies to the Cape Coastal Cluster.
• Purpose: To ensure all contractor certificates for operating/legislative training are validated by Eskom's Learning and Delivery department before acceptance.
• Scope: To validate certificates issued by external training providers for compliance with Eskom requirements.
• Common issues found in submitted certificates: Incorrect information, issuance by non-accredited providers not on the National Facilitators Database, and fraudulent/modified certificates from accredited providers.
• Monitoring process: All external certificates must be validated against the National Facilitators Database, verified for authenticity, and comply with Standard 240-70413865.
• Specific certificate rules: ORHVS and LVOR certificates must be valid for five years. ORHVS and LVOR 001 certificates must be accompanied by prerequisite certificates.

• Operating/Legislative courses requiring validation include: ORHVS HVO 01, HVO 02, HVO 04; ELW 001; OL2 002; HVA 001; LVOR 001; LVOP 001; Core/MV/LV Line Construction; L3E 06.
• Only validation letters issued by the Cape Coastal Cluster Learning and Delivery are accepted; letters from other Eskom units are not valid.
• Suspected fraudulent Eskom certificates can be submitted to [email protected] for validation.

• SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality) is referenced as a key area for certificate validation.
• Certificates submitted as part of SHEQ/technical returnables are subject to validation.
• Specific electrical safety courses listed (e.g., ORHVS, LVOR, ELW 001) require validation.

• Validation of certificates forms part of the tender evaluation criteria and process.
• Certificates must comply with Standard 240-70413865.

• This document is the Supplier Quality Management Specification (240-105658000, Revision 3).
• It specifies minimum quality requirements for all existing and potential Eskom suppliers.
• Defines quality criteria for selection, evaluation, vendor registration, management, monitoring, assessment, and auditing.
• Eskom partners with suppliers committed to a QMS conforming to ISO 9001 to enhance service delivery.
• Applicable throughout Eskom Holdings, its subsidiaries, suppliers, and sub-suppliers for all procurement requests (RFI/RFQ/RFP) and contracts.

• Closing date: 17 October 2021 (as per specification authorisation).
• Note: The tender closing date in the tender record is 2026-07-29; refer to the specific tender invitation for the applicable deadline.

• Department: Supply Chain Management.
• No specific contact names, emails, phones, or addresses are provided in this specification document.

• Complete and sign Form A (Tender and Contract Quality Requirements for Supplier Quality Management Specification 240-105658000/QM 58 and ISO 9001).
• Submit quality documentation according to the category (1, 2, 3, or 4) selected in Form A.
• Use the List of Tender Returnables document (240-12248652) to determine specific required documents.
• Returnables include: valid ISO 9001 certificate, audit reports, draft contract quality plan (CQP), draft/example inspection and test plan (ITP) or quality control plan (QCP), documented information for control of externally provided processes, roles/responsibilities, and management review records.
• Submit all required documents with your tender response.

• Complete and sign Form A.
• Submit documents as per the selected category (1, 2, 3, or 4) using List of Tender Returnables (240-12248652).
• Category examples include: ISO 9001 certificate, audit reports, draft CQP, draft/example QCP/ITP, documented information for control of externally provided processes, roles/responsibilities, management review records.
• Only one category applies per procurement process.

Suppliers must have a developed, implemented, and maintained QMS compliant with ISO 9001 (latest revision). Category 1 requires valid ISO 9001 certificate from accredited certification body. All suppliers must demonstrate capability for the specific scope including design, manufacturing, maintenance, testing, installation, commissioning, or project management as applicable. Sub-suppliers performing critical activities must meet equivalent requirements. Suppliers must pass capability and capacity assessment for high-risk, critical plant, or special process work.

• Scope: This specification outlines minimum quality requirements for all Eskom suppliers and sub-suppliers.
• Purpose: Suppliers must develop, implement, maintain, and continually improve a QMS based on ISO 9001.
• Applicability: Applies to all Eskom divisions, subsidiaries, and suppliers for RFI/RFQ/RFP and contracts.
• Key requirements: Formal QMS conforming to latest ISO 9001, documented information (quality manual, plans, procedures), valid ISO 9001 certificate (unless excluded), and management of sub-supplier quality.
• Quality plans: Contract Quality Plan (CQP) and Quality Control Plan (QCP)/Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) required where specified.
• Special processes: Welding, NDT, coating, etc., require qualified personnel, certified procedures, and records.
• Preservation: Comprehensive programme for material storage, handling, and transportation.
• Definitions: Includes component, CQP, hold point, intervention points, inspection agency, plant item levels, nonconformity, special process, supplier, sub-supplier.

• Contract Quality Plan (CQP) must include: aspects of QMS applied to the project, methods to ensure quality, resources, communication channels, documents/records, management authority/responsibility, list of documents/records, contact details, monitoring/measurement procedures.
• Quality Control Plan (QCP)/Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) must include: clear description of equipment/locations, quality verification activities, reference documents/procedures, acceptance criteria, certifying documents, identification of inspection parties (supplier, sub-supplier, Eskom, AIA), qualification requirements for inspectors, proposed test procedures, signed acceptance section, intervention points (witness, hold).
• Preservation programme methodology includes: planning for material storage, handling, transportation; protection against environmental conditions; structural integrity protection; security agreements; inspection and testing procedures.

• Personnel conducting quality audits and related performance reviews must be trained, accredited, and experienced.
• No specific bidder experience or key personnel qualifications are detailed in this quality specification.

• Core requirement: Supplier and sub-supplier must develop, implement, maintain, and improve a formal QMS conforming to latest ISO 9001.
• Documentation: QMS must include appropriate documented information (quality manual, plans, procedures, work instructions, method statements).
• Certification: Unless excluded, QMS must carry a valid ISO 9001 certificate from an accredited body.
• Categories: Quality requirements are classified into four categories (1 to 4) with varying documentation requirements (e.g., ISO certificate, audit reports, CQP, QCP/ITP).
• Plans: Where specified, suppliers must have documented, implemented, and maintained Contract Quality Plan (CQP) and Quality Control Plan (QCP)/Inspection and Test Plan (ITP).
• Sub-supplier management: Main supplier responsible for defining and managing quality assurance/control for sub-suppliers, including performance management programme.
• Personnel: Personnel performing special processes or affecting quality must be qualified, trained, and certified (e.g., SETA requirements).
• Monitoring: Eskom will monitor supplier quality performance during contract execution using key performance indicators (CQP, QCP/ITP, delivery, design, cost, management system).
• Audits: Eskom reserves right to conduct independent quality audits; supplier must provide schedule and resources.

• Quality Management System: Must conform to ISO 9001.
• References: Eskom's Procurement and Supply Chain Management Policy (32-1033) and Procedure (32-1034).
• Legislative: Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and CIDB 1004 for evaluating quality.
• B-BBEE: Not specified in this quality specification document.
• Other compliance: Suppliers must adhere to Eskom's SHEQ Policy (32-727) and relevant standards (ISO, SANS).

• Reference is made to Eskom's Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) Policy (32-727).
• No specific health and safety requirements are detailed in this quality management specification.

• Eskom reserves extensive rights: access to all quality plans, procedures, records, and work locations; right to review, inspect, audit, and assess suppliers and sub-suppliers at any time; right to appoint resident inspectors or inspection agencies.
• Supplier obligations: Must support Eskom monitoring, verification, and witnessing; cooperate with documentation requests; ensure sub-suppliers provide access; allow Eskom to assess, audit, approve, or reject sub-suppliers.
• Preservation: Supplier must develop and implement a comprehensive preservation programme for materials and equipment, covering storage, handling, transportation, and environmental protection.
• Nonconformities: Supplier must investigate and respond to Eskom-issued nonconformity reports within 14 days (or as per contract); may be liable for repair/rework costs and follow-up inspection costs.
• Special processes: Procedures and operators for welding, NDT, coating, etc., must be pre-qualified, submitted for Eskom acceptance, and records maintained.

• Pre-contract: Suppliers must complete Form A and submit quality documentation per selected category.
• Capability and capacity assessment may be conducted prior to award for suppliers providing high-risk products/services, working on critical plant, supplying critical items, or providing special processes.
• Critical plant includes Generation Level 1 & 2, Transmission and Distribution Power Plant & Control Plant, and Mega Projects.
• Post-contract: Supplier must submit QCP, ITP(s), and sub-supplier QCP/ITP within 30 days (or stated timeline) after contract award for Eskom acceptance before work commences.

Supplier Quality Management: Specification Unique Identifier: 240-105658000

The intention of this specification is to specify and describe the minimum quality requirements for all

existing and potential Eskom suppliers and define the quality criteria for the selection, evaluation,

implementation, and maintenance of a quality management system (QMS) that conforms to the

a quality management system (QMS) based on ISO 9001, which should form the basis for conformity

to Eskom quality requirements and continually adhere to them throughout the duration of a contract

[1] ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems – Requirements

[2] ISO 10005 Quality Management Systems – Guidelines for Quality Plans.

[3] ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems – Fundamentals and Vocabulary

[4] 32-727: Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) Policy

[5] ISO 10006 Quality Management Systems – Guidelines for Quality Management in Projects

[6] ISO 9004 Quality Management – Quality of an Organisation – Guidance to Achieve Sustained

[9] PPPFA: Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. )

[10] CIDB 1004: Best Practice Guideline A4: Evaluating Quality in Tender Submissions

[11] 240-12248652 Supplier Quality Management: List of Tender Returnables

2.3.2 Contract Quality Plan: a document of the supplier’s process for delivering the level of quality

required by the contract. It is a framework for the contractor’s process for delivering quality.

2.3.3 Hold Point: a predetermined stage in the quality control plan (QCP) beyond which work/

2.3.4 Intervention Points: those control points indicated by the various controlling bodies

inspection, hold points, surveillances, witnesses, reviews and verifications.

performing quality assurance/ quality control, monitoring, inspection and/ or expediting

Title: Supplier Quality Management: Document Identifier: 240-105658000

Functional Area: Quality Management

Quality Quality Manager Quality Risk and

• Document identifier: 559-1359694246 Rev 1
• Title: Technical Evaluation Criteria for Medium and Low Voltage Authorisation
• Effective: June 2024 | Review: June 2027
• Purpose: Standardised criteria for evaluating training prerequisites for MV/LV authorisation.
• Pass score: 70% weighted total.
• Two tables define required training modules and weightings for MV and LV authorisation respectively.
• Compiled by Tyron De Villiers (Technical Support Officer), supported by Barto Olivier (Senior Technician Standards Implementation), authorised by Deidre February (Manager).

• Document effective date: June 2024
• Document review date: June 2027
• Compilation/approval dates recorded in document: 11 June 2024 (Technical Support Officer), 12 June 2024 (Senior Technician Standards Implementation), 11 July 2024 (Manager)
• Tender closing date (from tender record, not this document): 29 July 2026, 10:00

• Document compiled by: Tyron De Villiers (Technical Support Officer) – 11 June 2024
• Supported by: Barto Olivier (Senior Technician Standards Implementation) – 12 June 2024
• Authorised by: Deidre February (Manager) – 11 July 2024
• No email addresses, phone numbers, or submission addresses provided in this document.

• Submit certified copies of all training certificates required for Medium Voltage (MV) and/or Low Voltage (LV) authorisation as per Outcome 3.
• Required training certificates differ for MV vs LV authorisation — ensure you provide the correct set for the authorisation you are applying for.
• No submission method, deadline, or physical/electronic address is specified in this document; refer to the main tender/RFQ for submission instructions.
• Disqualification risk: failure to provide certified copies of all listed training prerequisites will likely result in non-compliance.

• Certified copies of all training certificates required for authorisation as per Outcome 3.
• For MV authorisation: certificates for ORHVS Awareness (HVA 01) or Previous ORHVS, PRE 02b/HIRA, ELW 001, OL2 02, HVO 1, HVO 2.
• For LV authorisation: certificates for Electrical measuring instruments/Qualification/NTS 3 or Valid LV Operator authorisation, PRE 02b/HIRA, ELW 001, LVOR 001, LVOP 001, Fundamentals of Electricity, Working at Heights, Ladder Safety.
• No other returnable documents (forms, schedules, declarations) are listed in this document.

Personnel must hold valid, certified training certificates for all listed modules specific to the voltage authorisation level sought (MV or LV). Minimum 70% weighted score across all required training modules. Training must be current and compliant with Eskom standards as per the evaluation criteria document 559-1359694246 Rev 1.

• Scope: Standardised criteria for evaluating training prerequisites for Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) authorisation to work on Eskom networks.
• Deliverable: Certified copies of training certificates matching the required modules for the authorisation sought.
• Standards referenced: ORHVS (Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems), PRE 02b/HIRA (Pre-Job Planning & Risk Assessment), ELW 001 (Supervision in Electrical Hazardous Areas), OL2 02 (Equipotential Earthing Level 2), HVO 1/2 (ORHVS Levels 1 & 2), LVOR 001 (Low Voltage Operating Regulations), LVOP 001 (Operate on LV Networks).
• Capacity requirement: Personnel must hold valid, certified training for every module listed in the applicable table (Table 1 for MV, Table 2 for LV).
• Service levels: Not specified in this document; authorisation is a prerequisite for performing work under the panel contract.

• B-BBEE Minimum Level: 2 (as noted in the broader tender context).
• Mandatory training compliance: Bidders must demonstrate that all personnel who will perform MV/LV work hold the certified training modules listed in Table 1 (MV) or Table 2 (LV).
• No other compliance requirements (CSD, tax, CIDB, CIPC, professional registrations, local content) are mentioned in this document; verify against the main tender/RFQ.

• Health and safety training modules are embedded in the authorisation criteria:

• Pre-Job Planning and Risk Assessment (PRE 02b / HIRA) – 5% (both MV & LV)
• Supervision in Electrical Hazardous Areas (ELW 001) – 5% (both MV & LV)
• Equipotential Earthing Level 2 (OL2 02) – 5% (MV only)
• Working at Heights – 2.5% (LV only)
• Ladder Safety – 2.5% (LV only)

• These modules are mandatory prerequisites; certified proof required.
• No separate HSE plan, safety file, or OHS Act compliance details are provided in this document.

• Same as the main evaluationCriteria section above — this extended section duplicates the two training tables with weightings for MV and LV authorisation. Refer to evaluationCriteria for the consolidated point-by-point breakdown.

Scope and Requirements:

• Signed declaration letter in the form of Appendix A.

Returnable Documents:

• Signed declaration letter in the form of Appendix A.
• Resources Register in the form of Appendix B.
• MV Line construction training certificate.
• LV Line construction training certificate.
• Abridged COC resource.
• Completed and signed Appendix C for owned equipment.
• Completed and signed Appendix C for hired equipment.
• Lists of previous projects as specified in Appendices E, F, G, H, I, and J.

Eligibility is contingent on providing all mandatory documentation (File1), demonstrating required skills (File 2a), possessing or having access to specified tools and vehicles (Files 2b & 2c), and providing verifiable evidence of related project experience in both overhead and underground MV/LV electrical reticulation work (File 2d). Incomplete submissions likely risk disqualification.

Scope and Requirements:

• Signed declaration letter in the form of Appendix A.
• Resources Register in the form of Appendix B.
• MV Line construction training certificate.
• LV Line construction training certificate.
• Abridged COC resource.
• MV Line Construction training.
• LV Line Construction training.
• Electrical installer qualification.
• Split Meter training.
• Crane operator training.
• Construction regulations training.
• Truck with Mounted Crane (3T minimum).
• Staff transport vehicle.
• Truck with Rock Drilling Machine (or standalone machine).
• TLB (Tractor loader backhoe).
• Overhead Network Experience: Provide lists of previous projects for MV overhead, LV overhead, MV auxiliary infrastructure, and network dismantling (Appendices E, F, G, H).
• MV/LV Cable Network Experience: Provide lists of previous projects for MV/LV cable installation and installation of Minisubs and RMUs (Appendices I, J).

• Eskom's Quality Representative: Bongi Tshabalala, Senior Advisor: Supplier Quality Management.
• The tenderer must appoint and provide details of their own Quality Representative.

Category 3 supplier classification per Eskom's 240-105658000 specification clause 3.5. Must have proven capability in MV/LV reticulation construction (11kV, 22kV, 440V), overhead lines, cable installation, and equipment supply. Requires valid ISO 9001:2015 certification. Must pass Eskom's pre-contract capability and capacity assessment. Financial, technical, and resource capacity for Western Cape Cape Coastal Cluster operations.

• The contractor's methodology must align with ISO 9001 clauses, including: Context of the Organisation, Leadership, Planning, Support, Operation, Performance Evaluation, and Improvement.
• The methodology must demonstrate customer focus, leadership, engagement of people, process approach, improvement, evidence-based decision making, and relationship management.

• The tenderer must indicate applicability of clauses from specification 240-105658000.

• The evaluation includes performance evaluations under ISO 9001 principles.
• Pre-contract award quality requirements (Category 3) are a factor.
• Supplier Quality Performance Monitoring and Quality Audits are part of the evaluation.

• This document combines previously separate evaluation criteria for overhead line and cable network construction to simplify requirements and improve tender success.
• It establishes technical criteria for evaluating contractors constructing MV and LV overhead and cable networks in the Cape Coastal Cluster, Western Cape.
• Purpose: To set criteria for evaluators; requirements may be excluded based on contract scope (e.g., if only LV work, MV requirements become irrelevant).
• Effective date is the authorisation date.
• Supersedes previous documents: 559-216399082 (Technical Evaluation Criteria for Electrification, Households Connections and Infills for Overhead Networks) and 34-120T (Technical Evaluation Criteria for Reticulation Overhead Networks).

• Submit all required documents at tender stage.
• All copies of training certificates and other documentation must be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths, clearly legible, and certified not older than three months from the tender closing date.
• The Commissioner’s details, signature, and date must be clearly visible.
• Mandatory returnables include:

• Signed declaration letter (Appendix A).
• Completed and signed Resources Register (Appendix B).
• Certified copies of MV Line construction training certificates (ELW002–ELW010 or Electrical Line Mechanic qualification) for minimum 2 resources.
• Certified copies of LV Line construction training certificates (ELW011–ELW012 or Electrical Line Mechanic qualification) for minimum 2 resources.
• Registration card or letter from Department of Labour as a Single-Phase Tester, Installation Electrician, or Master Installation Electrician for Abridged COC resource.

• For Stage 2 Functional Criteria, submit evidence for Skills & Training, Tools & Equipment, Vehicles, and Related Experience as per Appendices C–K.
• Hiring letters for tools/equipment/vehicles must be from recognised hiring companies, state specific items, be signed, and dated within three months of tender closing.
• Submissions with suspected fraudulent evidence will be referred for forensic investigation.

Company must have: Minimum 2 resources with MV line construction certification (ELW002-ELW010 or Electrical Line Mechanic SAQA 91781/QCTO), minimum 2 resources with LV line construction certification (ELW011-ELW012), minimum 2 electrical installers with earth leakage/polarity/earth loop impedance test training, 1 resource with split meter (OTO 06G) or smart meter training, 1 crane operator with SAQA Unit Standard 242978 (C32/F32), minimum 2 resources with construction regulations training. Must demonstrate access to: minimum 2 bakkies, 1 truck with 3T+ mounted crane, 1 staff transport vehicle, 1 rock drilling machine/TLB, and full tool/equipment lists per Appendix C. Must have completed minimum 2 projects each in: MV overhead with pole transformers, LV overhead/ABC connections, MV auxiliary infrastructure, network dismantling; and minimum 3 projects each in: MV/LV cable installation, minisub/RMU installation, LV kiosk/jointing/termination.

• Scope: Technical criteria for evaluating contractors constructing MV and LV overhead and cable networks in the Cape Coastal Cluster, Western Cape. Excludes jointing and termination of MV cables.
• Applicability: Throughout Cape Coastal Cluster, Western Cape.
• Normative Reference: ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Definitions include:

• Contractual requirements: Must be met contractually after evaluation.
• Functional requirements: Used to evaluate capacity/capability; minimum thresholds must be met.
• Mandatory requirements: Criteria to qualify for next stage; failure leads to disqualification.
• LV cable construction: Cable trenching, backfilling, laying LV cables, terminating/jointing, installing ground-mounted LV kiosks and metering kiosks.
• MV cable construction: Cable trenching, laying MV cables, backfilling, installing miniature substations and ring main units.

• Minor Project: Costs below R1 million (including labour and material).

• Related experience evaluated in Stage 2 Functional Criteria (18% weight).
• Requirements include:

• Overhead Network Experience: Submit Appendices E–H for MV overhead (including pole mounted transformer), LV overhead (Aerial Bundle/bare and service connections), MV auxiliary infrastructure (recloser/regulator/capacitor bank), and dismantling of networks.
• Cable Network Experience: Submit Appendices I–K for MV/LV cable installation, installation of MV ground mounted equipment (minisubs and RMUs), and installation of LV ground mounted kiosk, jointing and terminations.

• Supporting documents must indicate scope of work, issuance (e.g., task order), and satisfactory completion (e.g., completion certificate).
• Minimum quantities and weighted scores must be achieved.

• Normative reference: ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Training certificates for MV and LV line construction must be from accredited providers:

• Accredited Eskom Training Facilities (L&D).
• External accredited service providers per National Facilitators database (instruction 34-14T).
• QCTO accredited Electrical Line Mechanic providers or SAQA accredited training providers.

• Names and IDs on training certificates must match Resource Register (Appendix B).
• Electrical installers require training certificates for earth leakage trip test, polarity test, and earth loop impedance tests from accredited service providers.
• Split Meter training requires certificates (OTO 06G) or Smart meter training.
• Crane operator training requires SAQA accredited assessment per Unit Standard 242978 (Truck Mounted Crane Code C32 or F32) with two-year validation.
• Construction regulations training certificates required.

• Mandatory Requirements:

• Certified training certificates for MV and LV line construction (ELW002–ELW012 or Electrical Line Mechanic qualification) from accredited providers.
• Abridged COC resource: Registration card/letter from Department of Labour as Single-Phase Tester, Installation Electrician, or Master Installation Electrician.
• Proof of employment required for all resources (via Resource Register or DOL letter).

• Skills & Training Requirements (Stage 2):

• MV Line Construction training: Minimum 2 resources, maximum 6.
• LV Line Construction training: Minimum 2 resources, maximum 6.
• Electrical installer training: Minimum 2 resources, maximum 3; certificates for earth leakage trip test, polarity test, earth loop impedance tests.
• Split Meter training: Required 1 resource; certificates (OTO 06G) or Smart meter training.
• Crane operator training: Minimum 1 resource, maximum 2; SAQA accredited assessment per Unit Standard 242978.
• Construction regulations training: Minimum 2 resources, maximum 4.

• All training certificates must be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths within three months of tender closing date.
• Tools & Equipment Requirements (Stage 2):

• Submit completed Appendix C indicating owned/hired tools.
• Hiring letters must be from recognised tool hiring companies, specify items, be signed, and dated within three months of tender closing.
• Tools must be tested/calibrated as required; certificates available on request.

• Vehicle Requirements (Stage 2):

• Submit completed Appendix D indicating owned/hired vehicles.
• Ownership proof via registration documents in company, owner’s, or employee’s name (with position indicated).
• Hiring letters from recognised vehicle hiring companies, with same conditions as tools.
• No duplication of resources (e.g., between bakkies and staff transport).

• Related Experience Requirements (Stage 2):

• Submit completed Appendices E–K with supporting documents showing scope, issuance (e.g., task order), and satisfactory completion (e.g., completion certificate).
• Experience as principal or sub-contractor accepted with sub-contracting agreement proof.

• Contractual Criteria (Stage 3):

• Eskom Distribution Technology (PDE) SCOT website access: Valid letter from Eskom.
• Directional moulding contracted skills: Proof of subcontracting agreement.
• Abridged COC resource: Registration letter from Department of Labour.
• Letter of Registration as an Electrical Contractor with Department of Labour: Certified by Commissioner of Oaths within three months.
• Compliance to Eskom Method Statements: Submit Letter of Acknowledgement (Appendix L).

• Mandatory Requirements include submission of declaration letter (Appendix A) and Resources Register (Appendix B) confirming employed resources.
• Tools & Equipment Requirements: Submit completed Appendix C; hiring letters must be from recognised tool hiring companies, specify items, be signed, and dated within three months of tender closing.
• Vehicle Requirements: Submit completed Appendix D; ownership proof via registration documents; hiring letters from recognised vehicle hiring companies with same conditions.
• Related Experience Requirements: Submit completed Appendices E–K with supporting documents showing scope, issuance, and completion.
• Contractual Criteria include compliance to Eskom Method Statements via Letter of Acknowledgement (Appendix L).

• Contractual criteria must be met before contract award, with evidence submitted post-tender.
• Requirements include:

• Eskom Distribution Technology (PDE) SCOT website access: Valid letter from Eskom.
• Directional moulding contracted skills: Proof of subcontracting agreement.
• Abridged COC resource: Registration letter from Department of Labour as Single-Phase Tester, Installation Electrician, or Master Installation Electrician.
• Letter of Registration as an Electrical Contractor with Department of Labour: Certified by Commissioner of Oaths within three months of tender issue date.
• Compliance to Eskom Method Statements: Submit Letter of Acknowledgement (Appendix L), waiving requirement for generic safe work procedures.

• Document Identifier: 559-1486493583.
• Normative reference: ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Defines contractual requirements (must be met after evaluation), functional requirements (evaluate capacity/capability with minimum thresholds), and mandatory requirements (qualification criteria; failure leads to disqualification).
• Evaluation process includes three stages: Mandatory Criteria (Stage 1), Functional Criteria (Stage 2), and Contractual Criteria (Stage 3).

INVITATION TO TENDER (ITT) FOR Reticulation Projects Panel Contract – Western Cape, Cape Coastal Cluster on an “as and when required” (Including Direct customer Minor and Major and MV/LV Network) (Top up contract). Tender number E3144DXWCOU. Issue date 07 July 2026. Closing date and time 29 July at 10h00. Tender validity period 12 weeks from the closing date and time. Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd (hereinafter “Eskom”) invites you to submit a tender for: Reticulation Projects Panel Contract – Western Cape, Cape Coastal Cluster on an “as and when required” (Including Direct customer Minor and Major and MV/LV Network) (Top up contract). The tender documents are supplied to you on the following basis: 1. Free of charge.

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Clarification meeting: A non-compulsory clarification meeting will be held via MS Teams on: Date: 15 July 2026, Time: 10:00. Suppliers interested in attending the meeting must access the clarification meeting link in the appointment on the Eskom Tender Bulletin – Commercial Folder. Please contact Safeeyah Richards via e-mail on [email protected] if you cannot access the appointment. Kindly check the Tender Bulletin, post clarification meeting for any additional documents / amendments. All queries and responses will be loaded on the Eskom Tender Bulletin to ensure that all potential tenderers have access to all questions and answers clarified after the meeting.

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Tenders are to be submitted electronically via https://www.eskom.co.za/tenders/. Eskom E-tendering site by the stipulated closing date and time i.e. 29 July 2026 at 10h00. Please note it is the responsibility of the supplier to ensure that the tender submission is submitted before the closing time. For Electronic Tender Submissions: The tenderer must upload the tender via Eskom Tender bulletin site on the Eskom E-tendering page. The documents need to be uploaded under the folder Technical, Commercial, Financial, and other. All documents need to be submitted in a PDF format (The upload size per document is 500 megabytes and total submission is restricted to 4 gigabytes). The price list needs to be submitted in PDF and a copy in excel format. No Zip/condense files can be uploaded. No hard copy will be accepted. If for some reason you resubmit your tender, then the latest version of the tender submitted will only be accepted and all previous submission/s will be null and void. Please ensure that the submission status is indicated as complete.

Tenderers (including JV/consortium) must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State‑Owned Companies, must not be nationals of or registered in a sanctioned country, must not submit more than one tender (unless the e‑tendering system limits size), JV/consortium agreements must state joint and several liability, must have no conflict of interest (no common controlling partner/shareholder or influencing relationship), must not be restricted by National Treasury, must not appear on the Tender Defaulters list, must not be restricted by Eskom, and must not sub‑contract 100% of the Scope of Work.

Annexure Attached (Y /

N / n/a)

1.1.1 *Authorisation Form Annexure A Y

1.1.2 *Acknowledgement form Annexure B Y

1.1.3 *Tenderer’s particulars Annexure C Y

1.1.4 *Integrity Declaration Form (Suppliers are required to Annexure D Y

download and read the Supplier Integrity Pact. It is

accessible on the Eskom Tender Bulletin via Eskom

Supplier Integrity Pact (eskom.co.za) link)

1.1.5 *CPA Requirements for Local Goods/Services Annexure E Y

1.1.6 *CPA(IG) for Foreign Goods/Services (if applicable) Annexure F Y

1.1.7 SBD 6.2 Declaration Certificate for Local Production Annexure G1 Y

and Local Content (only applicable if designated

materials are included and then Tenderers will be

required to complete and submit Annexures G1 to

G4 as evidence of compliance with this

requirement).

Annexure C Local Content Declaration- Summary Annexure G2 Y

Schedule

Annexure D Imported Content Declaration – Supporting Annexure G3 Y

Schedule to Annexure C

Annexure E Local Content Declaration- Supporting Annexure G4 Y

Schedule to Annexure C

1.1.8 *SBD 1 Invitation to Bid must be filled out by all Annexure H Y

tenderers and submitted with the tender at tender

submission deadline

1.1.9 *

SECTION A: Quality Management System Requirements ISO 9001

of Tender

Objective evidence of documented QMS that is not certified but complies with ISO 9001

A.1 QMS Manual or a document that defines and describes the QMS and its scope

A.2 Quality Policy Approved by top management.

A.3 Quality Objectives Approved by top management.

A.4 Control of documented information (i.e. document and record control) Clause 7.5 of ISO

9001:2015

A.5 Documented information for Control of nonconforming outputs Clause 8.7 of ISO 9001:2015

A.6 Documented information for Nonconformity and Corrective action Clause 10.2 of ISO 9001:2015

A.7 Documented information for Internal audit Clause 9.2 of ISO 9001:2015

SECTION B : Evidence of QMS in operation (Tender Quality Requirements -Ref 240-

B.1 Documented information for defined roles, responsibilities and authorities - Organization chart and

Responsibility matrix (must include but not limited to quality management function/role) (Clause 5.3

of ISO 9001:2015)

B.2 Documented information for Control of Externally Provided Processes, Products and

evaluation of external providers (Clause 8.4 of ISO 9001:2015)

SECTION C: Contract Quality Plan Requirements (Ref 240-105658000 and 240-109253698)

documents (Ref ISO 10005)

NB! Draft Contract/Project Quality Plan has important QA deliverables

SECTION D: Quality Control Plan Requirements (Ref 240-105658000 or 240-109253302)

QCP /Checklist/ ITP (Quality Control Plans) as per Scope of Works (Ref ISO 10005)

NB! Draft/ Example of an Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) or Quality Control Plan (QCP) on similar

and/ or previous work done

SECTION E: User defined additional Requirements & miscellaneous (Ref 240-105658000)

1.1.20 Pricing Schedule/BOQ (if not contained in Contract) Refer to NEC loaded on the

name, position and contact details of each proposed attendee.

2.16 Seeking The tenderer will notify Eskom of any clarifications required before the closing time for

clarification clarification queries, which is [5] working days before the deadline for tender submission.

2.22 Alternative tenders Alternative tenders are not allowed.

2.33 Cataloguing The successful tenderer may be required to provide the cataloguing information per item after

contract award and will need to ensure that all materials delivered to Eskom are labelled in

line with Eskom’s labelling specifications as may be stipulated by Eskom. Where cataloguing

is a requirement, the Pricing Schedule must also include a line item for cataloguing, which

tenderers are required to quote for. Eskom will pay for the cataloguing – Not applicable in this

instance.

2.34 Provision of The following forms of security are required for this tender:

Pricing schedule Completed pricing schedule (if not already submitted √

in the NEC or other Contract).

NOTE: Please note the tender is published with

rates for tenderers to accept because this is a

top-up for an existing contract.

and a copy in excel format. The upload size per √

document is 500 megabytes and total submission is

restricted to 4 gigabytes.

Additional √

documents required

(Ecsa/

Payment Terms: payment terms as stipulated hereunder when

submitting tenders and concluding contracts with Eskom:

For contracts valued below R50 000 000 (Fifty Million Rand) including VAT, Eskom is committed to paying

Suppliers within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.

For contracts valued above R50 000 000 (Fifty Million Rand) including VAT, Eskom is committed

Basic compliance for this invitation to tender are

Meet the eligibility criteria for a tenderer

Submit a complete tender with commercial, financial and technical information

Submission of the mandatory commercial tender returnables as at stipulated deadlines. For E-Tendering, a tenderer’s failure to have submitted/uploaded tender documents will render the tender non-responsive. 3.10 Mandatory tender returnables Technical Mandatory Requirements: Step 1

Signed NEC Contract Data (Part 2)

Valid CIDB Registration (EP class, Grade 1 or higher) Note: Proof of CIDB grading, must be returned within twenty-one (21) working days of the Enquiry’s closing date if this has been agreed in writing” A tender that fails to meet the above mandatory requirements is an unacceptable tender. Step 2: The following must be provided AND tenderers must pass L&D validation before functionality can be evaluated

ORHVS Certificates o HVO1 o HVO2 o HVO4

LVOR Certificate (Low Voltage Regulations)

LVOP Certificate (Operating on LV Networks)

MV Line Construction Training (ELW002–ELW010)

LV Line Construction Training (ELW011–ELW012)

Supervision in Electrical Hazardous Areas (ELW001)

Equipotential Earthing (OL2-002)

ORHVS Awareness (HVA-001)

LV Live-Work Training (where applicable) Controlled Disclosure Anonymously report fraud, corruption at 0800 11 2722/ [email protected] When downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure it is in line with the authorized version on the system. No part of this document may be reproduced in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, © copyright Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Reg No 2002/015527/30 of 67 File name: Invitation to Tender Reticulation - 07 July 2026 Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template Document 240-114238630 Rev 28 Identifier Invitation to Tender Effective Date 07 April 2026 Review Date April 2031 Clause Number from Standard Conditions Tender Data of Tender L&D certificate validation: All training certificates will be validated by Learning and Delivery Department (L&D) as per instruction 34-14T (Validation of Operating/Legislative training certificates for the Cape Coastal Cluster). [Note: No technical evaluation can proceed without this validation.] Once certificates are validated, the submissions will proceed to be evaluated for the below: Step 3: MANDATORY TECHNICAL CRITERIA & RETURNABLE – from 559-1486493583 TEC for Contractors Constructing MV and LV Overhead and Cable Networks in WCOU Requirement Minimum Notes 1 This declaration letter confirms that all

Signed declaration letter information submitted for this tender is in the form of Appendix accurate and just A 1 This register confirms that all resources listed

Resources Register in are within the tendering company’s employ. the form of Appendix B Register must be completed and signed by all parties 2 Certified copies of training certificates

MV Line construction (ELW002 – ELW010 or Electrical Line Mechanic training certificate (see note 1) qualification) to be provided No training certificate will be considered if the individual does not appear on the completed Resource register. 2 Certified copies of training certificates

LV Line construction (ELW011 – ELW012 or Electrical Line Mechanic training certificate (see note 1) qualification) to be provided 1 Registration card or letter from DoL as a Single

Abridged COC resource Phase Tester or Installation Electrician or Master Installation Electrician No registration card or DOL letter will be considered if the individual does not appear on the completed Resource register. Controlled Disclosure Anonymously report fraud, corruption at 0800 11 2722/ [email protected] When downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure it is in line with the authorized version on the system. No part of this document may be reproduced in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, © copyright Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Reg No 2002/015527/30 of 67 File name: Invitation to Tender Reticulation - 07 July 2026 Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template Document 240-114238630 Rev 28 Identifier Invitation to Tender Effective Date 07 April 2026 Review Date April 2031 Clause Number from Standard Conditions Tender Data of Tender 3.13 Functionality Technical / Functionality Requirements are applicable as follows

Authorisation: The following requirements are from of 559-1359694246 TEC for MV and LV authorisations. Below find the criteria for authorisation with the individual weightings. Authorisation will be assessed as a functional, scored criterion (not a mandatory threshold). Technical Support will lead the authorisation review. L&D certificate validation remains a prerequisite before any technical scoring. Certified copies of all training required for authorisation as per below: Summary of training requirements for Medium Voltage Authorisation Description Weights ORHVS Awareness HVA 01 Or Previous ORHVS 5% Pre-Job Planning and Risk Assessment PRE 02b / HIRA 5% Supervision in Electrical Hazardous Areas ELW 001 5% Equipotential Earthing Level 2 OL2 02 5% ORHVS Level 1 HVO 1 10% ORHVS Level 2 HVO 2 70% Summary of training requirements for Low Voltage Authorisation Description Weights Electrical measuring instruments or Electrical Qualification or NTS 5% 3 in Electrical Trade theory or Valid LV Operator authorisation Pre-task Planning and Risk Assessment PRE 02b / HIRA 5% Supervision in electrical hazardous areas (ELW 001) 5% Low Voltage Operating Regulations LVOR 001 70% Operate on Low Voltage Networks LVOP 001 5% Fundamentals of Electricity 5% Working at Heights 2.5% Ladder Safety 2.5%

Overhead and Cable networks The requirements are summarised below from 559—1486493583 and the detail follow in the Annexures at the end of this document. The requirements consist of four main sections, as listed in the table below. To fully pass Stage 2: Functional Criteria, EACH section must be passed – the requirements to pass each section is also stated in the table below. Controlled Disclosure Anonymously report fraud, corruption at 0800 11 2722/ [email protected] When downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure it is in line with the authorized version on the system. No part of this document may be reproduced in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, © copyright Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Reg No 2002/015527/30 of 67 File name: Invitation to Tender Reticulation - 07 July 2026 Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template Document 240-114238630 Rev 28 Identifier Invitation to Tender Effective Date 07 April 2026 Review Date April 2031 Clause Number from Standard Conditions Tender Data of Tender Section Minimum weighted score to Description Weight no. PASS section All minimum quantities must be met and a minimum 1 Skills & Training 50% weighted score of 35% achieved A minimum weighted score 2 Tools & Equipment 16% of 13% must be achieved A minimum weighted score 3 Vehicles 16% of 10% must be achieved All minimum quantities must be met and a minimum 4 Related Experience 18% weighted score of 12% achieved 3.15 Evaluation of Price Prices will be evaluated as follows

Inclusive of VAT;

Corrected for arithmetical errors;

Excluding contingencies in any bill of quantities or activity schedule’

Adjusted for any other acceptable variations, deviations, or alternative tenders submitted; and

Making a comparison of the Net Present Value of each adjusted tender based on the tendered programme (if provided) and prices, on the estimated effect of Price Adjustment Factors and rate of exchange fluctuations (if applicable) and on other evaluation parameters relating to uncertainty and risk, where applicable.

Unconditional discounts will be taken into account for evaluation purposes.

Conditional discounts will not be taken into account for evaluation purposes but will be implemented when payment is effected. Prices will be scored out of 80 points 3.18 Evaluation of Specific goals will be scored out of 20 points in accordance with the PPPFA. Controlled Disclosure Anonymously report fraud, corruption at 0800 11 2722/ [email protected] When downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure it is in line with the authorized version on the system. No part of this document may be reproduced in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, © copyright Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Reg No 2002/015527/30 of 67 File name: Invitation to Tender Reticulation - 07 July 2026 Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template Document 240-114238630 Rev 28 Identifier Invitation to Tender Effective Date 07 April 2026 Review Date April 2031 Clause Number from Standard Conditions Tender Data of Tender Contractual requirements

Health & Safety Requirements: KPIs Ref. 1 Is the acknowledgement of Eskom's SHE rules, and requirements form (Annexure B) signed and submitted by the tenderer? 2 OHS plan

Points Allocation: 0 points

B-BBEE Details: A maximum of 10/20 points may be awarded to a tenderer for the specific goal specified for

the tender. The points scored for the specific goal must be added to the points scored for price

and the total must be rounded off to the nearest two decimal places.

Subject to section 2(1)(f) of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, the contract

must be awarded to the tenderer scoring the highest points.

If a tenderer fails to submit evidence of its points claim for a Specific Goal, it will not be

disqualified. However, it will be awarded 0 points for that Specific Goal.

Controlled Disclosure

Anonymously report fraud, corruption at 0800 11 2722/ [email protected]

When downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with

the user to ensure it is in line with the authorized version on the system.

No part of this document may be reproduced in any manner or form by third parties without the written consent of Eskom

Holdings SOC Ltd, © copyright Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Reg No 2002/015527/30

of 67

File name: Invitation to Tender Reticulation - 07 July 2026

Template ID: 240-43921804 (Rev 7) Header and Footer portrait template

Document 240-114238630 Rev 28

Identifier

Invitation to Tender

Effective Date 07 April 2026

Review Date April 2031

Clause Number from

Standard Conditions Tender Data

of Tender

Number of points Number of points B-BBEE Status

claimed Level of claimed

Contributor (80/20 system) (90/10 system)

1 20 10

2 18 9

3 14 6

4 12 5

5 8 4

6 6 3

7 4 2

8 2 1

Non-compliant 0 0

contributor

NB: The following documents are required to claim preference points,

• Valid B-BBEE certificate issued by a SANAS accredited verification agency / sworn

affidavit / CIPC

Evaluation of Specific Goals: Specific goals will be scored out of 20 points in accordance with the PPPFA. A maximum of 10/20 points may be awarded to a tenderer for the specific goal specified for the tender. The points scored for the specific goal must be added to the points scored for price and the total must be rounded off to the nearest two decimal places. Subject to section 2(1)(f) of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, the contract must be awarded to the tenderer scoring the highest points. If a tenderer fails to submit evidence of its points claim for a Specific Goal, it will not be disqualified. However, it will be awarded 0 points for that Specific Goal. B-BBEE Status Level of Contributor points: Level 1 (20 points 80/20, 10 points 90/10), Level 2 (18, 9), Level 3 (14, 6), Level 4 (12, 5), Level 5 (8, 4), Level 6 (6, 3), Level 7 (4, 2), Level 8 (2, 1), Non-compliant contributor (0, 0). Documents required to claim preference points: Valid B-BBEE certificate issued by a SANAS accredited verification agency / sworn affidavit / CIPC affidavit; Proof of ownership / shareholding (preferably CIPC documentation) inclusive of shareholding breakdown; Certified ID copies of shareholder(s); Proof of Disability (where applicable). NOTE: Eskom will not accept a Sworn Affidavit with an electronic signature.

document is 500 megabytes and total submission is

restricted to 4 gigabytes. NOTE: Please note the tender

(The Cross Functional Team must decide if only a is published with rates for

o HVO1

o HVO2

o HVO4

2. LVOR Certificate (Low Voltage Regulations)
3. LVOP Certificate (Operating on LV Networks)
4. MV Line Construction Training (ELW002–ELW010)
5. LV Line Construction Training (ELW011–ELW012)
6. Supervision in Electrical Hazardous Areas (ELW001)
7. Equipotential Earthing (OL2-002)
8. ORHVS Awareness (HVA-001)
9. LV Live-Work Training (where applicable)

information submitted for this tender is

in the form of Appendix

accurate and just

A

are within the tendering company’s employ.

the form of Appendix B

(ELW002 – ELW010 or Electrical Line Mechanic

training certificate

(see note 1) qualification) to be provided No

training certificate will be considered if the

individual does not appear on the completed

card or DOL letter will be considered if the

individual does not appear on the completed

ORHVS Awareness HVA 01 Or Previous ORHVS 5%

certificate

Pre-Job Planning and Risk Assessment PRE 02b / HIRA 5%

Supervision in Electrical Hazardous Areas ELW 001 5%

Equipotential Earthing Level 2 OL2 02 5%

ORHVS Level 1 HVO 1 10%

ORHVS Level 2 HVO 2 70%

Pre-task Planning and Risk Assessment PRE 02b / HIRA 5%

Supervision in electrical hazardous areas (ELW 001) 5%

Low Voltage Operating Regulations LVOR 001 70%

Operate on Low Voltage Networks LVOP 001 5%

Fundamentals of Electricity 5%

Working at Heights 2.5%

Ladder Safety 2.5%

b) Overhead and Cable networks

The requirements are summarised below from 559—1486493583 and the detail follow in the

• SHE Incident management
• Planning of conduct of work activities including

planning for changes and emergency work

• PPE- Personal Protective Equipment
• Emergency planning and fire risk management
• Vehicle and driver behaviour safety
• Contractor or supplier selection and management
• Permits
• Competency, training, appointments
• Communication and awareness

management

Has the tenderer submitted detailed (The cost should be

broken down not provided as a lump sum) costing for SHE,

i.e. –

• based on the overall scope of work/service to be

performed.

• the generic scope of work/service risk assessment –

will may serve as a guideline.

4 Baseline Risk Assessment (BRA)

Comply to OHS Act Section 7 or OSHAS 18001

7 SHE Competency (Consider scope of work, risks, SHE

plan and applicability) CV’s and qualifications / certificates e.g.

• First aiders

of Tender

• Safety officer (SACPCMP)
• SHE Representative
• HCS Controller

Environmental (SHEQ) policy of the organisation (Tender returnable).

Conditions The recommended supplier shall submit all the documentation (Form A2

Baseline Training Plan, Form A3 Project Interim Report, Form A4 Supervisor

Agreement, Form A5 Project Completion Report) that may be required as

returnables after contract award as stipulated by Clause 4 of the Contract

Skills Development Goals Standard published in GGN 36760 of March 2020

– Not applicable in this instance.

The recommended supplier shall submit all the documentation (Annexure A-

Targeted Enterprise Declaration Affidavit; Project Interim Report, Project

Completion Report and Declaration) that may be required as returnables after

contract award and as stipulated by Clause 3.3 of the Standard for Indirect

(published in GN 1779, Government Gazette No. April 2023) –

Safety COIDA - Original certificate of good standing or proof √

of application issued by the Compensation Fund

(COID) or a licensed compensation insurer (South

African tenderers only)

well as the Eskom Tender Bulleting

Quality Refer to above for detailed quality requirements as √

well as the Eskom Tender Bulletin

Other safety/quality √

documents as

required per scope

of works

Environmental Refer to above for detailed environmental √

requirements as well as the Eskom Tender Bulletin

Due

• Latest, approved (No draft annual financial √

Environmental Requirements: Environmental tender requirements: Environmental (SHEQ) policy of the organisation (Tender returnable). Organisations job specific aspects, impacts, objectives, targets and associated environmental management plan (Tender returnable). Organisations environmental risk assessment process (Tender returnable). Waste management plan (Tender returnable). Training matrix and schedule and provide proof of training e.g., Environmental awareness, Environmental Law, Environmental Waste management (Tender returnable). Upon successful award of this tender the service provider would need to undergo Eskom environmental induction and obtain all applicable Environmental authorisation’s, Water Use Licence and Environmental Management Program prior to commencing with any work.

tenderer shall be found to have the nationality of a country if the tenderer is a national

or is constituted, incorporated, or registered and operates in conformity with the

provisions of the laws of that country. This criterion shall also apply to the determination

of the nationality of proposed subcontractors or suppliers for any part of the Contract

including related services.

guarantee is a requirement, the tenderer must select a minimum of two (2) financial institutions

that it is likely to approach from the list provided of Eskom-approved financial institutions.

NB: It must be noted that it’s not all instances where supporting documentation will be

requested, Eskom reserves the right to not request any supporting documents, but rather not

recommend a supplier that is financially unfavourable.

3.4 Tender Opening For E-tendering. There will be no public opening of tenders. Tenders will be downloaded

electronically.

3.5 Tender Prices Prices will not be read out.

submitting tenders and concluding contracts with Eskom:

For contracts valued below R50 000 000 (Fifty Million Rand) including VAT, Eskom is committed to paying

Suppliers within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.

For contracts valued above R50 000 000 (Fifty Million Rand) including VAT, Eskom is committed to paying

suppliers within 60 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.

Eligibility: Tenderers (whether a single company or an incorporated or unincorporated joint venture or consortium) must meet the eligibility criteria stated in the Tender Data. The tenderer, or any of its principals, must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies. Tenderers are ineligible to submit a tender if: 1. Tenderers have the nationality of a country on any international sanctions list. 2. Tenderers submit more than one tender either individually or as a partner in a joint venture (JV) or consortium. 3. Tenders submitted by a joint venture or consortium where the JV/consortium agreement does not explicitly state that the parties of the JV or consortium shall be jointly and severally liable for the execution of the Contract. 4. A Tenderer must not have a conflict of interest. 5. Tenders signed by non-authorised persons. 6. Any tenderer that is restricted by National Treasury. 7. Any tenderer on the Tender Defaulters list. 8. Any tenderer and/or its director/s that is restricted by Eskom. 9. A tenderer that sub-contracts 100% of the Scope of Work. Eskom will disqualify tenderers that are found not to have met the eligibility criteria.

The Eskom Representative is: Name: Safeeyah Richards, Tel: 021 980 3370, E-mail: [email protected]. All queries and clarifications relating to the Invitation to Tender documents must be addressed in writing to the Eskom Representative. No query or clarification may be addressed to any Eskom official other than the Eskom Representative.

Not explicitly stated in the provided document. Typically for Eskom panel contracts: valid CIDB grading (likely 7EP or higher for MV/LV network), proven track record in reticulation projects, ISO 9001 certification, qualified personnel (Pr.Eng/Pr.Techni), financial capacity, and compliance with Eskom's vendor registration and safety standards. The 'Top-up contract' suggests existing panel contractors may be prioritized.

• The document is a Quality Control Plan (QCP) / Inspection Test Plan (ITP) template that the contractor must complete for each contract/order.
• Required header information: Contract/Order Number, Subcontractor Order Number, QCP Number, page count, Scope of Work, Item/Plant/Material Description, Revision Number and Date.
• Approval signatures required from: Contractor/Supplier, Subcontractor (where applicable), Eskom, and Approved Inspection Authority (AIA) where applicable.
• Intervention Point Legend defines five categories:

• Hold Point (HP): AP (Document Requires Approval), T1 (100% Testing), T2 (Sample Testing), A1 (100% Inspection), A2 (Sample Inspection).
• Witness Point (WP): W1 (100% Witness), W2 (Sample Witness).
• Document Review (DR): IN (Document for Information Only), R1 (100% Document Review), R2 (Sample Document Review).
• Surveillance (S): Performed by AIA where applicable.
• Verification (V): Performed by AIA where applicable.

• Activities table must list each activity with: sequential number, description/requirement, date, responsible party (Supplier/Eskom), category (Statutory or Non-statutory), inspection/test method, controlling document reference, acceptance criteria, AIA/NOBO involvement, internal/third-party inspection (TPI) for both supplier and Eskom, and record references.
• Notes specify that inspection/test methods may include Visual, Microscopy, NDT, Liquid/Dye Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Eddy Current, etc. Acceptance criteria may cover functionality requirements, performance measures, regulatory compliance, chemical tests, etc.
• Abbreviations: NOBO = Notification Body; TPI = Third Party Inspection.
• The template is marked "Public".

The provided document does not specify any compliance requirements such as CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE certification, CIDB grading, CIPC registration, professional registrations, or local content thresholds.

The tender focuses on environmental management criteria for a reticulation projects panel contract. It requires detailed documentation of the bidder's environmental management system aligned with ISO14001.

For environmental training, contact Pumeza Diko at +27 21 980 3467 or [email protected], or [email protected].

Returnable Documents: The tender requires submission of environmental management documents as evidence. Ensure all required documents are provided.

Contractors must demonstrate a fully implemented ISO 14001-aligned Environmental Management System with: documented policy, aspects/impacts register, legal compliance register, management programmes, trained environmental personnel (including contract-specific appointments), emergency procedures, and all supporting procedures. Site Environmental Representatives must have Basic Environmental Awareness and EA-EMP training (or booking confirmations). All documents must be current, signed, dated, and version-controlled. No partial compliance accepted - 100% pass mark required.

The tender requires comprehensive environmental management documentation aligned with ISO14001. Key requirements include:

• A company environmental policy signed by the CEO/director.
• A register of environmental aspects and impacts with significance ratings.
• An environmental management programme for each significant aspect.
• A legal register linking legislation to environmental aspects.
• Appointment of specific environmental management and site representatives.
• Human resource organograms detailing environmental roles.
• Training needs analysis, plans, and records.
• Emergency preparedness and response procedures.
• Control of documents and records procedures.
• Internal audit programme and management review process.
• Declaration of understanding of Eskom environmental documents.

The tender requires compliance with South African environmental legislation and other requirements. Key compliance documents include:

• Legal register identifying applicable laws.
• Register of other requirements (company procedures, industry standards, Eskom policies).
• Evidence of environmental training and appointments.
• Adherence to ISO14001 international standard for environmental management systems.

• This document relates to the appointment of contractors or suppliers for the commencement of work.

• Returnable documents: The tenderer must complete and sign the Acknowledgement Form (Annexure B).
• The form requires company name, authorised person details (CEO/Director/Managing Director), signature, date, and two witnesses.
• Submission details (address, deadline, method) are not provided in this document.

• The Acknowledgement Form (Annexure B) must be completed and signed.
• Required information includes:

• Company/Supplier Name.
• Name of Authorised person (CEO/Director/Managing Director).
• Signature and Date.
• Two witnesses.

Not explicitly stated in this annexure. This is an OHS compliance acknowledgement form that would be required post-tender award. The main tender (Reticulation Projects Panel Contract) would have separate eligibility criteria for panel appointment. This form requires the supplier to have: legal capacity to contract, ability to comply with South African OHS legislation, capacity to manage subcontractor OHS compliance, and authorized leadership to sign binding acknowledgements.

• The main contractor/supplier must appoint contractors or suppliers for the commencement of work.
• The main contractor must ensure appointed contractors/suppliers have adequate resources and competencies.
• The main contractor is accountable for managing its contractors/suppliers to ensure compliance with legal and Eskom requirements.

• The supplier/contractor/tenderer must understand and comply with Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements.
• Required compliance documents include:

• Eskom contractor Health and Safety requirements standards 32-136.
• OHS specification/requirements provided.
• Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Compensation for Occupational Diseases and Illnesses Act.

• After contract award, the company must fully align its processes to Eskom's OHS requirements (policies, procedures, standards).
• Penalties will be enforced on the main supplier for non-conformance with Eskom and/or statutory OHS requirements.
• All employees (contractors/suppliers) must undergo relevant Eskom induction.
• The main supplier must demonstrate to Eskom its process and selection criteria for appointing contractors and suppliers.
• The main supplier must notify Eskom prior to appointing contractors or suppliers for work commencement.
• The main supplier must monitor contractors/suppliers through audits and assessments for OHS compliance during work execution.
• Eskom reserves the right to verify compliance and may request copies of testimonials/references and client contact details (including Eskom) for similar previous work.

• The supplier/contractor/tenderer must ensure they understand the OHS requirements listed.
• Compliance is required with:

• Eskom contractor Health and Safety requirements standards 32-136.
• OHS specification/requirements provided.
• Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Compensation for Occupational Diseases and Illnesses Act.

• After contract award, the company must fully align its processes to Eskom's OHS requirements (policies, procedures, standards).
• Penalties will be enforced on the main supplier for non-conformance with Eskom and/or statutory OHS requirements.
• All employees (contractors/suppliers) must undergo relevant Eskom induction.

• The main supplier must demonstrate to Eskom the process and selection criteria used when appointing contractors and suppliers.
• The main supplier must notify Eskom prior to appointing contractors or suppliers for work commencement.
• The main supplier must ensure contractors/suppliers have adequate resources and competencies.
• The main supplier is accountable for managing its contractors/suppliers to ensure compliance with applicable legal and Eskom requirements.
• The main supplier shall monitor contractors/suppliers through audits and assessments for OHS compliance during work execution.
• The main supplier must provide grounds for termination of work done by contractors/suppliers.
• All non-conformances/non-compliance by contractors/suppliers (all tiers) will be dealt with directly with the main contractor/supplier through performance and penalty processes.
• Eskom reserves the right to verify compliance and may request copies of testimonials/references and client contact details (including Eskom) for similar previous work.

• Contract for Reticulation Projects Panel in Western Cape, Cape Coastal Cluster on an as and when required basis for 18 months.

• Contract starting date: 01 November 2024.
• Completion date for the whole of the works: 30 April 2026.
• Defects date: 52 weeks after Completion of the whole of the works.
• Assessment interval for payments: between the 25th day of each successive month or as agreed with Projects Manager per works/purchase order.

• Project Manager: Shamiela Davids.
• Email: [email protected].
• Telephone: +27 43 703 2656.
• Address: PO Box 222, Brackenfell, 7560.
• Supervisor: To be delegated at task order stage.

• The tenderer must submit a signed Form of Offer and Acceptance.
• The tenderer must examine the documents listed in the Tender Data and addenda and accept the Conditions of Tender.
• The Offer may be accepted by the Employer signing the Acceptance part and returning one copy before the end of the validity period.
• The tenderer must within two weeks of receiving a completed copy contact the Employer’s agent to arrange delivery of securities, bonds, guarantees, proof of insurance and other required documentation.
• Failure to fulfil obligations constitutes a repudiation of the agreement.

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• Scope: Reticulation Projects Panel Contract for Western Cape, Cape Coastal Cluster on an as and when required basis.
• Works include MV and LV Reticulation, Metering Installations, Service Connections, and Labelling.
• Site Information and Works Information are site-specific and provided when issuing works/purchase orders.
• Contractor must provide all resources including transport, security, ablution, accommodation, water, electricity, and health and safety provisions.
• Contractor must ensure Site Supervisor has valid ORHVS Authorization for working on live apparatus.
• All material purchases require written instruction from Employer’s Representative and proof of purchase for reimbursement.
• Contractor must execute a minimum amount of works across all reticulation within WCOU.

• Contractor must provide key persons data including names, jobs, responsibilities, qualifications, experience, and CVs appended to Tender Schedule.
• Contractor must complete Contract Data Part two with details including direct fee percentage, subcontracted fee percentage, key persons, programme, bill of quantities, and pricing data.
• Professional rates include for a professionally registered Civil Engineer.
• Contractor must have resources for all activities including labour, equipment, and transport.

• Defects date is 52 weeks after Completion.
• Defect correction period is 2 weeks.
• Contractor must provide all resources for site establishment including transport, security, ablution, accommodation, water, electricity, and health and safety provisions.
• Required handover and inspection meetings, commissioning and testing.

• Contract uses NEC3 Option B: Priced contract with bill of quantities.
• Bill of quantities includes items measured using quantities and rates or lump sums.
• Prices are fully inclusive of all work, risks, liabilities, obligations, overheads, profit.
• Quantities may not be final; assessed quantities used for payment.
• Site establishment costs include transport, security, ablution, accommodation, water, electricity.
• Worker rates provided for linesman, labourer, supervisor, cable jointer.
• Material reimbursed at actual cost plus 5% handling fee upon written instruction and proof of purchase.
• Price adjustment: Fixed for first 12 months, then escalated per SEIFSA tables.

• Contract uses NEC3 Option B: Priced contract with bill of quantities.
• Payment terms: As per Eskom payment terms listed against the vendor on the Eskom database.
• Assessment interval: between the 25th day of each successive month or as agreed.
• Currency: South African Rand.
• Interest rate: publicly quoted prime rate of interest from Standard Bank of South Africa Limited.
• Retention: 2.5% SDL&I performance retention on all projects plus 5% retention on major works only.
• Delay damages: R1000 per day.
• Price adjustment: Fixed for first 12 months, then escalated; material at cost plus 5%, labour adjusted per SEIFSA TABLE C3, transport per SEIFSA TABLE L1, fixed portion 10%.
• Bill of quantities is a pricing document only; Works Information specifies the work.
• Contractor must submit tax invoices with Employer’s VAT number 4740101508.

• The contract includes NEC3 ECC3 with secondary options X1, X2, X7, X16, X18 and additional conditions Z1-Z15.
• B-BBEE: Contractor must notify Employer within seven days of any change in B-BBEE status and submit updated verification certificate within thirty days. Decrease in status may lead to re-negotiation or termination.
• Joint ventures are jointly and severally liable.
• Confidentiality obligations apply.
• Contractor must comply with all health, safety and environmental laws, including Construction Regulations and Asbestos Regulations.
• Insurance requirements are specified in Insurance Tables A and B.
• Contractor must comply with Value Added Tax Act and include Employer’s VAT number on invoices.

• Contractor undertakes to take all reasonable precautions for health and safety.
• Employer may appoint Contractor as Principal Contractor under Construction Regulations 2014.
• Contractor warrants prices include sufficient amount for compliance with health and safety laws.
• Contractor must comply with Asbestos Regulations; Employer certifies ambient air conditions.
• If asbestos identified, risk assessment and control measures required; personnel may stop work until area declared safe.
• All security officers must be registered with PSIRA and approved by Eskom protective services.
• Contractor must ensure Site Supervisor has valid ORHVS Authorization.
• Health and Safety Plan required for Minor Works & Split Metering Projects.

• Contractor must comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.
• Compliance to Environmental Management Plan required.
• Asbestos removal and disposal must be done by registered asbestos contractor at Employer’s expense.
• Weather data from SA Weather Bureau used for compensation events.

• Contract based on NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract April 2013, Option B with dispute resolution Option W1 and secondary Options X1, X2, X7, X16, X18 and additional conditions Z.
• Employer is Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.
• Payment assessment interval between the 25th day of each month or as agreed.
• Currency is South African Rand.
• Interest rate is publicly quoted prime rate from Standard Bank of South Africa Limited.
• Retention: 2.5% SDL&I performance retention on all projects plus 5% retention on major works only.
• Delay damages: R1000 per day.
• Contractor’s liability for indirect or consequential loss limited to R0.00.
• Confidentiality obligations apply.
• B-BBEE status changes must be notified; decrease may lead to re-negotiation or termination.
• Insurance requirements specified.
• Nuclear liability clauses apply due to Koeberg Nuclear Power Station.

• Safety and quality are key evaluation criteria.

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NOTE: SBD 6.2 Declaration Form and Annex C (Local Content Declaration-Summary Schedule) are

therefore mandatory and must be tender returnables if applicable.

Must meet B-BBEE status level requirements for preference points; must comply with designated sector local content thresholds (100% cement, powerline hardware, steel, PPE; 90% cables); must commit to 30% subcontracting to qualifying EMEs/QSEs if contract value exceeds R30M; must submit B-BBEE improvement/retention plan with specific migration milestones based on current level; must propose job creation/retention numbers from local municipality; must commit to skills development targets (1 candidate per R2M work orders); must accept 2.5% penalty/retention clauses for SDL&I non-performance.

N/a

NOTE: Failure by the Contractor/Service Provider/Supplier to meet the CIDB CSDG mandatory %

will render their tender non-responsive.

2.3 Mandatory Subcontracting as condition of award

Note: That these targets for skills development candidates categorically exclude Eskom employees

and registered learners. The tenderers are required to take full responsibility for the total cost of

developing the requisite skills, and Eskom shall not make any financial contribution towards the

fulfilment of this obligation. Tenderers also are advised to approach their relevant SETAs to access

grants, subsidies, and incentives as well as South African Revenue Services for tax rebates that are

earmarked for skills development initiatives.

unemployed candidates in the country. The purpose is to provide these candidates with skills and

workplace experience to increase the opportunity for them to be employable within the industry.

tender response must be separated into its components as per the Price Schedule included with the

tender documents. Local procurement content is total spending minus the imported component.

Proof of ownership / shareholding (preferably CIPC documentation) inclusive of shareholding

B-BBEE Minimum Level: 0

Points Allocation: 20 points

B-BBEE Details: n Cape, Cape

Coastal Cluster on an “as and when required” (Including Direct

customer Minor and Major and MV/LV Network)

Duration of the Project 12 Months

Section 1: Specific Goals

A maximum of 10/20 points may be awarded to a tenderer for the specific goal specified for the tender.

The points scored for the specific goal must be added to the points scored for price and the total must

be rounded off to the nearest two decimal places. Subject to section 2(1)(f) of the Preferential

Procurement Policy Framework Act, the contract must be awarded to the tenderer scoring the highest

points.

B-BBEE Status Level of Number of points Number of points

Contributor (90/10 system) (80/20 system)

1 10 20

2 9 18

3 6 14

4 5 12

5 4 8

6 3 6

7 2 4

8 1 2

Non-compliant contributor 0 0

NB: The following documents are required to claim preference points,

• Valid B-BBEE certificate issued by a SANAS accredited verification agency / sworn affidavit /

CIPC affidavit

• Proof of ownership / shareholding (preferably CIPC documentation) inclusive of shareholding

breakdown

• Certified ID copies of shareholder(s)
• Proof of Disability (where applicable)

Note: Eskom will not accept a Sworn Affidavit with an electronic signature

Tenderer failing to provide documentation for the allocation of preference points will not be

disqualified, but’

• May only score point out of 90/80 for price
• Scores 0 points out of 10/20 for specific goals

Confidential

When downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the

user to ensure it is in line with the authorised version on the system. No part of this document may be reproduced without the

expressed consent of the copyright holder, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Reg N

2.1 Designated Sectors

achieved in full by the tenderer

a) Is this Commodity or part of it a Designated  ☐

Sector?

Cement Cement 100%

Powerline Hardware 100%

Electrical and Telecom Cables 90%

Steel Products and Component 100%

for Construction

Textile, Clothing, Leather and PPE 100%

ensure their validity:

• Name/s of deponent as they appear in the identity document and the identity number.
• Designation of the deponent as the director, owner or member must be indicated in order to know that person is duly

authorised to depose of an affidavit. (Mark the applicable option).

• Name of enterprise as per enterprise registration documents issued by the CIPC, where applicable, and enterprise

business address.

• Percentage of black ownership, black female ownership and designated group. In the case of specialised enterprises

as per Statement 004, the percentage of black beneficiaries must be reflected. (No blank spaces to be left).

• Indicate total revenue for the year under review and whether it is based on audited financial statements or

management account. (Mark the applicable option).

• Financial year end as per the enterprise’s registration documents, which was used to determine the total revenue.

(Financial year end to be stipulated by day/month/year).

• B-BBEE Status level. An enterprise can only have one status level. (Tick applicable level)
• Empowering supplier status must be indicated. For QSEs, the deponent must select the basis for the empowering

supplier status.

• Date deponent signed and date of Commissioner of Oath must be the same. (The sworn affidavit must be signed in

the presence of the Commissioner of Oath. Furthermore the Commissioner must also sign and stamp)

• Commissioner of Oath cannot be an employee or ex officio of the enterprise because, a person cannot by law,

commission a sworn affidavit in which they have an interest.

Section 3: SDL&I Objectives in line with Reconstruction and Development

Programme (RDP) Goals

Tenderers who complete and submit the objectives as required, but who do not meet Eskom’s

targets, will not be disqualified. SDL&I objectives do not form part of scoring, but commitments will

form part of contractual obligations

Section 2: Objective criteria

does not meet objective criteria; it may lead to the second-ranked tenderer being recommended for

award.

Section 1: Specific Goals

A maximum of 10/20 points may be awarded to a tenderer for the specific goal specified for the tender.

The points scored for the specific goal must be added to the points scored for price and the total must

B-BBEE Status Level of Number of points Number of points

Contributor (90/10 system) (80/20 system)

NB: The following documents are required to claim preference points,

Tenderer failing to provide documentation for the allocation of preference points will not be

• May only score point out of 90/80 for price
• Scores 0 points out of 10/20 for specific goals

• This document is a Contract Quality Plan (CQP) template for the Reticulation Projects Panel Contract in the Western Cape, Cape Coastal Cluster.
• The template is provided to assist the supplier in identifying and planning how to meet the client's (Eskom's) quality management expectations and contract requirements.

Based on the quality plan template, eligible suppliers must demonstrate: established Quality Management System compliant with ISO 9001, capability to manage sub-suppliers/sub-contractors with documented evaluation/selection/monitoring processes, qualified personnel for QA/QC functions with defined responsibilities, experience, experience with NEC or FIDIC contract frameworks, ability to provide full traceability and documentation control, compliance with South African standards (SANS) and industry codes for electrical reticulation works, calibrated tools/equipment with maintenance records, and processes for non-conformance management, concession requests, and customer property handling.

• This is a Contract Quality Plan (CQP) template. Its purpose is to help the supplier plan how to meet Eskom's quality management expectations for the reticulation projects panel contract.
• The template references quality management standards: SANS 466:2005 Edition 1 / ISO 10005:2005 Edition 2.
• The supplier must use this template to develop a detailed plan covering numerous quality aspects for the project.

• Closing date and time: As per Tender Data. All times are South African Standard Time (SAST).
• Compulsory site visit/clarification meeting: Details stated in Tender Data; failure to attend results in disqualification.
• Clarification deadline: Submit queries in writing to Eskom Representative before closing; allow reasonable time for response.
• Addenda: Check Eskom Tender Bulletin and NT e-Tender Portal regularly for addenda issued before closing; extensions may be granted.
• Tender validity: Hold tender valid for acceptance within validity period after closing; may be requested to extend.

• Site visit/clarification meeting: Attend if compulsory; details in Tender Data; can ask questions.
• Seek clarification in writing to Eskom Representative before closing; responses published on tender platforms.
• Eskom responds to clarifications before closing; publishes responses and addenda on Eskom Tender Bulletin and NT e-Tender Portal; check regularly.

• Department: Supply Chain Management.
• Communication: Only with Eskom Representative, in writing (hand-written, typed, printed, electronic).
• Address for submission: As specified in Tender Data.
• No specific contact name, email, or phone provided in this document.

• Submit tender via Eskom Tender Bulletin site on Eskom E-tendering page by closing date and time. For e-tendering, only electronic submission is accepted; no deposit into tender box.
• Ensure documents (PDF/Excel) are submitted, accessible, not corrupt, and finalised before closing. It is your responsibility.
• Submit complete original tender in paper form plus one complete copy. If original or copy is missing, you will be disqualified.
• Sign the original tender (or electronic tender for e-tendering). Eskom holds the signatory liable.
• Package original and copy separately as "ORIGINAL" and "COPY". If required, include electronic copy marked "ELECTRONIC COPY". Seal in outer confidential package with Eskom address, tender number, your name, address, email, and contact number.
• For e-tendering, upload documents to relevant folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial).
• Return mandatory tender returnables by closing date. All documents must be completed, valid, current, and original for the tender validity period.
• Late tenders are not accepted. Eskom takes no responsibility for misplacement, incorrect addressing, postal delays, or network issues.
• Attend compulsory site visit/clarification meeting if stipulated; failure results in disqualification.
• Seek clarification in writing only to the Eskom Representative before closing. Responses published on tender platforms.
• No alterations to tender documents except to correct errors or comply with instructions; corrections must be initialled, no correction fluid.

• Submit complete original tender and one hard copy at address/tender box or via e-tendering by closing. Proof of posting not proof of delivery.
• Ensure documents accessible, not corrupt, finalised before closing.
• No late tenders accepted; Eskom takes no responsibility for misplacement, incorrect addressing, delays.
• Return mandatory returnables by closing; all documents completed, valid, current, original for validity period.
• Submit original and copy in paper form; missing either disqualifies. Electronic copy may be requested.
• Sign original tender; signatory liable.
• Package separately as "ORIGINAL" and "COPY"; include electronic copy if required. Seal in outer confidential package with required details.
• For e-tendering, upload to Technical, Commercial, Financial folders.
• Late tenders returned unopened.
• Tender opening: In presence of representatives if attending; for e-tendering, no public opening; names published.
• Mandatory returnables missing leads to disqualification.

The tenderer (or principals) must not be under any restriction from doing business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies. 100% sub-contracting of the scope is prohibited and leads to disqualification. Specific eligibility criteria are detailed in the Tender Data (referenced but not provided in this excerpt). Must comply with any CIDB grading requirements specified. Must submit proof of B-BBEE level (certificate/affidavit/CSD report).

• Scope: Reticulation projects panel contract for Western Cape, Cape Coastal Cluster on an 'as and when required' basis, including direct customer minor and major and MV/LV network (top-up contract).
• Communication: All communication with Eskom must be to/from Eskom Representative only, in writing.
• Acknowledge receipt of Invitation to Tender documents; notify Eskom of discrepancies; submit Acknowledgement Form stating if tender is for whole or part of works/services.
• Obtain and familiarise with latest standardised specifications if referenced.

• No compensation for tendering costs, including testing to demonstrate compliance.
• Check Invitation to Tender documents on receipt; notify Eskom of discrepancies; submit Acknowledgement Form stating scope.

• Include all duties, taxes, levies applicable 14 days before closing.
• Provide fixed rates/prices unless adjustment provided.
• State in South African Rand unless instructed otherwise.
• No alterations except to correct errors or comply with instructions.
• Alternative tenders only if permitted and main tender submitted.
• Clarification may be requested during evaluation but not for mandatory returnables after closing.
• Designated materials/thresholds information required by contract award.
• Functionality scoring if criterion; meet minimum threshold.
• Financial analysis assesses risk; insufficient mitigation may lead to no award.
• Price evaluation considers CPA, FOREX, discounts, adjustments, PV, invoicing rates.
• Arithmetical errors checked; amount in words prevails. Errors corrected with your concurrence; corrected total binding.
• Cataloguing: If required, include line item; Eskom pays.
• Use ≥4 decimal places for exchange rate; incorrect rate is error.
• Specific Goals scoring: No proof scores zero but no disqualification.
• Ranking per PPPFA: Pricing plus Specific Goals scores.
• Objective criteria if used, stipulated; not functionality or B-BBEE elements.

• Pricing: Include all duties, taxes (including VAT), levies applicable 14 days before closing. Provide fixed rates/prices for contract duration unless adjustment provided.
• Currency: State rates/prices in South African Rand unless instructed otherwise; part payment in other currencies may be allowed per contract.
• Insurance: Eskom may not provide full cover; seek qualified advice.
• Alternative tenders: Only if permitted and a main tender is submitted.
• Clarification/correction: Eskom may request clarification during evaluation but not for mandatory returnables after closing. Arithmetical errors corrected with your concurrence; corrected total is binding.
• Cataloguing: If required, include line item in Pricing Schedule; Eskom pays for cataloguing.
• Security for performance: If required, indicate at least two financial institutions you may approach; Eskom can reject unsuitable institutions.
• Financial analysis: Eskom assesses financial risk; if risk too high or mitigating factors insufficient, you may not be considered.

• Eligibility: Comply with eligibility criteria in Tender Data; you or principals must not be restricted from business with Eskom/State-Owned Companies. No 100% sub-contracting; such tenders are ineligible.
• Legislation: Comply with NT instructions, CIDB regulations, PPPFA, Amended B-BBEE Codes, COIDA, OHS Act, Eskom SHEQ requirements, and other applicable legislation.
• SHEQ proof: Provide proof of safety, health, environment, quality systems, policies, capabilities at closing/contract award; reflect all SHEQ costs/personnel in tender.
• CIDB: If stipulated, be registered at closing or capable within 21 working days. Proof of registration mandatory at closing; if only application proof, submit by closing and actual registration by contract award.
• Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG): If awarded contract, achieve CSDG per CIDB standard for contracts ≥12 months, ≥R5 million (services), or CIDB grade 7+ (engineering/construction).
• Contract Participation Goals (CPG): If awarded, achieve CPG for targeted enterprises per CIDB standard for certain construction works contracts.
• B-BBEE: Provide proof (CSD report/certificate/affidavit) at closing. Misrepresentation/fronting reported to B-BBEE Commission; penalties include suspension up to 10 years or jail.
• SDL&I Undertaking: Complete and submit by contract award; failure means no award consideration.
• Agent authority: If submitting via agent, provide authenticated authority copy as returnable.
• Basic compliance: Meet basic compliance requirements in Invitation to Tender; failure renders tender non-responsive.

• Comply with OHS Act, Eskom SHEQ requirements, and other applicable legislation.
• Provide proof of SHEQ systems, policies, capabilities at closing/contract award; reflect costs/personnel in tender.
• CIDB registration if stipulated; proof mandatory at closing.
• Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG) and Contract Participation Goals (CPG) apply if awarded, per CIDB standards.
• B-BBEE misrepresentation/fronting penalties include suspension or jail.
• SDL&I Undertaking required by contract award.
• Clarification/addenda published on Eskom Tender Bulletin and NT e-Tender Portal.
• Non-disclosure of evaluation details until after award.
• Grounds for rejection include collusion, bid rigging, fraudulent activity.
• Reverse e-auction may be used; if so, submit tender without prices.
• Contract documents revised for addenda, returnables, negotiations.
• Sign Form of Agreement.

• Eskom reserves right to enter mandated negotiations per approved policies.
• Disclaimer: Eskom disclaims liability for accuracy/completeness of tender documents.
• Tender validity: Hold valid for acceptance within validity period; extend if requested; refusal excludes you. Extension request does not imply acceptance.
• Confidentiality: Treat all procurement matters confidentially; use Eskom documents only for tender preparation.
• Standardised specifications: Obtain and familiarise with latest revisions if referenced.
• Site visit/clarification: Attend if compulsory; details in Tender Data.
• B-BBEE evaluation: Scored per CSD report/certificate; if pre-qualification, proof required at closing or disqualification. For PPPFA points, no proof scores zero but no disqualification.
• Specific Goals evaluation: Scored per documentation; no proof scores zero but no disqualification.

• Eligibility: Comply with criteria in Tender Data; no restrictions with Eskom/State-Owned Companies; no 100% sub-contracting.
• Basic compliance: Meet requirements in Invitation to Tender; failure renders non-responsive. Submit original and copy in paper form (or upload for e-tendering).
• Pre-qualification: Comply if stipulated; no 'double dipping' across evaluation phases.

Returnable Documents:

• Submit signed acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements form (Annexure B).
• Submit a Health and Safety Plan addressing project OHS risks and aligned with specifications.
• Submit detailed costing for OHS management, broken down, not as a lump sum.
• Submit Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA) with methodology.
• Submit a valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).
• Submit an OHS policy signed by CEO, complying with OHS Act Section 7.
• Submit CVs, qualifications, and certificates demonstrating OHS competency.
• Additional OHS tender returnables may be required based on scope of work.

Additional OHS tender returnables may be required based on scope of work and must be evaluated prior to contract award. If not applicable, this section is deleted.

Tenderers must demonstrate compliance with all OHS legal requirements, have valid COIDA registration, possess CEO-endorsed OHS policy, employ competent OHS personnel with relevant qualifications, and provide project-specific risk assessments and safety plans. The contract is for Western Cape Cape Coastal Cluster reticulation projects including MV/LV networks.

Scope of work is to be specified by tenderer.

• Health and Safety Plan must address project OHS risks and align with health and safety specifications.
• Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA) must identify, assess, and manage OHS risks related to scope, with methodology provided.
• OHS competency required: CVs, qualifications, and certificates must be submitted, considering scope, risks, OHS plan, and applicability.

OHS Competency:

• Submit CVs, qualifications, and certificates demonstrating required competencies.
• Competencies must be considered in relation to scope of work, risks, OHS plan, and applicability.

OHS costing must be detailed and broken down, not a lump sum.

Detailed costing for OHS management must be submitted.

• Costing must be broken down, not provided as a lump sum.
• Costing must be based on the overall scope of work/service.
• Scope of work and risk assessment may serve as a guideline.

OHS legal and other requirements: Submit signed acknowledgement form.

• Health and Safety Plan must comply with specifications.
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent) required.
• OHS policy must be signed by CEO and comply with OHS Act Section 7.
• Refer to document 240-77433139 Annexure A: Supplier Risk Category for explanatory notes on OHS requirements.

For explanatory notes on OHS requirements, refer to document 240-77433139 Annexure A: Supplier Risk Category.

OHS Tender Evaluation Template (High risk) Document Identifier 240-77471651 Rev 3 is the evaluation framework.