Purchase, removal and collection of 1x lot of various ob stock at komati power station, mpumalanga

Purpose of Life-Saving Rules Standard:

• Clarifies the five most prominent causes of serious injuries and fatalities within Eskom.
• States Eskom's intention to enforce zero tolerance for non-adherence due to potential for serious injury or fatality.
• Content does not detract from other safe behaviour requirements or safety requirements but emphasises their importance.

Monitoring process:

• Groups/Divisions/Operating Units/Business Units responsible for ensuring understanding and compliance.
• Line management must monitor compliance and report on analysis and trending through performance reporting.
• Amendments to revised standard implemented with immediate effect.
• Compliance may be audited after six months from implementation date.

Normative references cited in the standard:

• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Eskom document 32-727: Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Policy

No evaluation criteria for a tender are present in this document.

The document is Eskom's Standard Conditions of Tender (Rev 12, effective 1 February 2025). It sets out general rules for all Eskom tenders. The specific tender is for purchase, collection and removal of obsolete stock at Komati Power Station. The Invitation to Tender comprises these conditions, the Tender Data, and any annexures. Communication only via Eskom Representative in writing (English). Addenda published on Eskom Tender Bulletin and NT e-Tender Portal.

Closing date and time: 29 October 2026 at 10:00 SAST.

Compulsory briefing/site visit: Date, time, venue per Tender Data (not specified in this document).

Clarification deadline: Requests must allow reasonable time for response before closing (no fixed date).

Enquiries: Eskom Representative (name, email, phone per Tender Data).

Submission address: Per Tender Data (tender box or e-tendering portal).

Service delivery: Komati Power Station, Mpumalanga.

Stage 1: Basic compliance (mandatory returnables, eligibility, no restrictions with Eskom/SOCs, not 100% subcontracting).

Stage 2: Pre-qualification criteria (if stipulated in Tender Data).

Stage 3: Functionality (if criterion) – must meet minimum threshold in Tender Data to proceed.

Stage 4: Financial analysis – assessment of financial risk; mitigating factors considered.

Stage 5: Price evaluation – per criteria in Tender Data (including CPA, FOREX, commodity exposure, discounts, etc.).

Arithmetical errors corrected per rules (amount in words prevails, line-item total prevails over rate error, etc.).

B-BBEE scoring: Level from CSD report or certificate/affidavit; if pre-qualification criterion, proof required at closing or disqualified; otherwise zero points if missing/expired.

Specific Goals: Scored per supporting documentation; zero points if not met/submitted but not disqualified.

Ranking: PPPFA 80/20 or 90/10 (per Tender Data) – price + specific goals.

Objective criteria: Only if stipulated in Invitation to Tender (not functionality or B-BBEE).

Reverse e-auction: If indicated, tender submitted without prices; prices not considered if included.

Scope: Purchase, collect and remove obsolete (OB) stock at Komati Power Station.

Details: Quantities, items, locations, standards per specification/works information in Tender Data.

Standardised specifications: Latest revisions incorporated by reference (per Tender Data).

SHEQ: All costs and personnel for safety, health, environment, quality must be reflected in tender.

Bidders must obtain and familiarise themselves with the latest revision of standardised specifications and other publications incorporated by reference into the Invitation to Tender. Quality requirements are detailed in the specification/works information (Tender Data). SHEQ systems, policies and capabilities must be proven at closing/award.

Pricing includes all duties, taxes, VAT, levies applicable 14 days prior to closing. Rates fixed for contract duration unless adjustment clause in Invitation. Prices in ZAR. Arithmetical error correction rules: amount in words prevails; line-item total prevails over rate error; total of prices prevails over addition errors. Financial analysis may be conducted. Designated materials thresholds information by contract award. Functionality scoring if applicable. Reverse e-auction possibility.

Pricing: All-inclusive rates (duties, taxes, VAT, levies applicable 14 days before closing).

Price basis: Fixed for contract duration unless price adjustment provided for in Invitation to Tender.

Currency: South African Rand (ZAR) unless otherwise instructed; exchange rate and base date per Invitation.

Bid security: If required, bidder must indicate two financial institutions for performance security; Eskom may reject unsuitable institutions.

Insurance: Eskom-provided insurance may not cover full requirements; bidder to seek qualified advice.

Financial analysis: Eskom may assess financial statements for risk; tenderer may be excluded if risk too high.

Payment terms: Not specified in this document (per contract conditions).

CSD registration: Must be registered on Central Supplier Database.

Tax compliance: Valid SARS tax compliance status (TCS pin).

B-BBEE: Certificate (SANAS accredited) or sworn affidavit (EME/QSE) for PPPFA points; if pre-qualification criterion, proof at closing mandatory.

CIDB: If stipulated in Tender Data, registration at required grade at closing (or proof of application with registration by award).

SHEQ: Proof of safety, health, environmental, quality systems, policies, capabilities at closing and/or contract award.

Legislation: Compliance with NT Instruction Notes, CIDB Regulations, designated local content, PPPFA, amended B-BBEE Codes, COIDA, OHS Act, Eskom SHEQ requirements.

Designated materials: Information on designated materials and thresholds submitted by contract award.

SDL&I Undertaking: Completed and submitted by contract award.

Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG): Applicable if contract ≥12 months and value ≥R5 million (professional/service) or CIDB grade ≥7 (engineering/construction).

Contract Participation Goals (CPG): Applicable to construction works contracts (GB, CE) ≥6 months where ≥25% subcontractable in CE, EB, GB, ME classes.

Compliance with OHS Act and Eskom SHEQ requirements mandatory. Proof of safety, health, environmental, quality systems, policies and capabilities required at closing and/or contract award. All SHEQ costs and personnel must be reflected in the tender. CIDB registration if applicable. CSDG and CPG apply to qualifying construction contracts.

Tender validity period per Tender Data; extension possible on request. Confidentiality of procurement matters. Compliance with standardised specifications incorporated by reference. Compulsory site visit/clarification meeting if stipulated. Clarification requests to Eskom Representative in writing. Insurance provided by Eskom may not be full cover. Pricing fixed, in ZAR. No alterations except authorised. Alternative tenders only if permitted. Clarification of prices after submission limited. Sign Form of Agreement. Proof of authority for agents. Compliance with legislation (NT instructions, CIDB, PPPFA, B-BBEE, COIDA, OHS Act, Eskom SHEQ). SHEQ proof required. CIDB registration if required. CSDG and CPG obligations if applicable. Security for performance: two financial institutions. Cataloguing and labelling per Eskom specs. Fraud/misrepresentation leads to disqualification, suspension up to 10 years, possible jail. SDL&I Undertaking by contract award.

Evaluation follows a multi-stage process: basic compliance, pre-qualification (if any), functionality (if criterion, with minimum threshold), financial analysis, price evaluation per Tender Data, arithmetical error correction, B-BBEE scoring (CSD report or certificate/affidavit), specific goals scoring, ranking via PPPFA 80/20 or 90/10, objective criteria if stipulated, and possible reverse e-auction. B-BBEE proof required at closing if pre-qualification criterion; otherwise zero points. Specific goals zero points if not met but not disqualifying.

Once-off disposal of 1 x lot of assorted OB stock at Komati Power Station. The purchaser must inspect the lot, arrange safe removal and transport, leave the site clean, pay Eskom within five days after the sale and obtain both payment clearance and a removal permit before collection.

Compulsory viewing and clarification meeting: 27 October 2026 at 10:00.

Venue: Komati Power Station; the precise location will be sent to confirmed attendees.

Registration: Send attendee details to [email protected] by 26 October 2026 at 16:00.

Attendance: Failure to attend means the tender will not be evaluated.

PPE: Safety shoes, a helmet and earplugs are compulsory for site access.

Enquiry contact:

• Name: Ntsako Machebe
• Role: Investment Recovery, Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 013 693 2873

Clarifications:

• Method: Written email to the asset disposal officer; do not send clarifications to the submission inbox.
• Address note: [email protected] is used for the contact details and meeting registration, while [email protected] is also given for written clarifications. Confirm the intended address before sending.
• Response period: One to two working days for requests received within one to two working days before closing, subject to complexity.

Submission:

• Email: [email protected]

Service location:

• Komati Power Station
• Mpumalanga

Submission method: Email only.

Submission email: [email protected]

Subject line: OLT2128232 only; no additional text or spaces may be added.

File format: Every attachment must be a PDF.

Multiple emails: Include OLT2128232 in the subject line of every email.

Attachment limit: Maximum 10MB per email.

Correspondence: Quote OLT2128232 on all correspondence.

Submission confirmation: Check for the acknowledgement email and contact the asset disposal officer immediately if it is not received.

Confidentiality: Purchase offers are treated as confidential.

Clarification channel: Send written requests to the asset disposal officer, not to the submission inbox. [email protected] appears in the contact and meeting instructions, while [email protected] appears in the submission instructions; confirm the intended address before sending.

Returnables required at closing:

• Offer to Purchase form: completed and signed, with the price schedule and any comments to the schedule; signature accepts Eskom's standard tender conditions.
• Valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate.
• B-BBEE evidence: DTI-template affidavit stating the entity's B-BBEE contribution level, or a verification certificate from an accredited verification agency.
• Second-hand goods certificate from SAPS or a licencee.
• SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure): declares state employment, procuring-institution relationships and related interests; an incomplete or false declaration disqualifies the offer.
• Integrity Declaration and Supplier Integrity Pact: declares conflicts, shareholding, fair-tendering compliance and relevant misconduct history; collusion, fraud or improper conduct may result in rejection and sanctions.
• CIPRO registration documents.
• Copies of the directors' identity documents.
• CSD registration proof or MAAA number; this requirement is waived for foreign suppliers.
• Valid COID/COIDA letter of good standing, or equivalent.
• Authority to Submit a Tender: resolution or authority for the relevant entity type that authorises the signatory to bind the bidder.
• Environmental requirements: top-management-signed environmental policy and environmental emergency preparedness plan.
• Safety requirements: OHS legal-requirements acknowledgement, OHS plan, baseline risk assessment with methodology, COID standing and Section 37(2) agreement.
• Joint-venture documents, where applicable: agreement showing joint and several liability and the lead partner's authority, with the required power of attorney.

Disqualification and rejection risks:

• Submission after closing, use of an unauthorised submission address, or breach of the subject-line, PDF or attachment-size rules.
• Omission of a closing returnable, or unclear or incomplete documentation.
• Incorrect or missing tax clearance evidence, which may lead to cancellation, damages and recovery of Eskom's losses.
• Failure to attend the compulsory meeting; the tender will not be evaluated.
• Default on an existing or expired Eskom contract, an open non-conformance, tender-defaulter listing, restricted-supplier listing, collusion, fraud or improper procurement conduct.

Returnables required at closing:

• Offer to Purchase form with the completed price schedule and comments.
• Valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate.
• DTI-template B-BBEE affidavit or a certificate from an accredited verification agency.
• Second-hand goods certificate from SAPS or a licencee.
• SBD 4 Bidder's Disclosure.
• Integrity Declaration and Supplier Integrity Pact.
• CIPRO registration documents.
• Directors' identity documents.
• CSD registration proof or MAAA number, with the CSD requirement waived for foreign suppliers.
• Valid COID/COIDA letter of good standing or equivalent.
• Authority to Submit a Tender.
• Environmental policy and emergency preparedness plan.
• OHS acknowledgement, OHS plan, baseline risk assessment and assessment methodology.
• Section 37(2) Occupational Health and Safety Agreement.
• For joint ventures, the joint-venture agreement and required authority documents.

Eligibility stage: Mandatory returnables and standing requirements are assessed as pass/fail conditions before the weighted evaluation.

Evaluation weighting:

• Best price: 80%.
• B-BBEE preference: 20%.
• Preference system: 80/20.

Award process: The final process remains subject to Eskom's commercial procedures and the decisions of its adjudication authorities.

Procurement: A once-off sale of 1 x lot of assorted OB stock for purchase, removal and collection.

Location: Komati Power Station, Mpumalanga.

Identification: Eskom identifies the goods included in the lot.

Condition basis: The purchaser must inspect the goods before tendering. The lot is sold as is and voetstoots, and post-closing disputes about its condition will not be entertained.

Purchaser responsibilities:

• Safe collection, handling, removal and transportation of the goods.
• Qualified labour and suitable certified plant, machinery, equipment and transport.
• Removal of all waste and leaving the site clean, with no litter or rubble.
• Compliance with site-agent instructions concerning access and other site conditions.

Access and completion: The purchaser must obtain the required Eskom permit before removing the items and notify the site agent after completion so that the work can be signed off.

Risk allocation: The purchaser bears losses, damage, theft and personal injury arising during removal; Eskom accepts no responsibility for them.

Site conditions: No accommodation is permitted on site.

Participation: Open tender.

Baseline OHS risk assessment: Identify, assess and manage the safety, health and environmental risks relating to the scope. The assessment methodology must accompany the baseline assessment.

COIDA standing: Submit a valid letter of good standing under COIDA or an equivalent requirement.

Inspection and viewing:

• A compulsory clarification and viewing meeting will take place at Komati Power Station on 27 October 2026 at 10:00.
• Attendees must register by 26 October 2026 at 16:00.
• Safety shoes, a helmet and earplugs are required for access.
• A tender from a supplier that does not attend will not be evaluated.

Price one lot of various OB stock per kg, excluding VAT, on the Offer to Purchase schedule. Submit the proposed price and any comments. The goods are offered after inspection, as is and voetstoots.

Price schedule:

• 1 x lot of various OB stock: enter the commodity price per kg, excluding VAT.
• Submit the completed Offer to Purchase with the proposed price and any comments to the schedule.

Sale terms:

• Payment to Eskom is due no later than five days after the sale date.
• Goods are released only after Eskom has received payment and the purchaser has obtained a permit to remove and transport them.

VAT: The Value Added Tax Act 89 of 1991 applies; VAT invoices are available on request.

Tax standing: The successful purchaser's taxes must be in order or covered by a suitable arrangement with the Receiver of Revenue. A valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate is mandatory. Each consortium member or subcontractor must submit a separate tax declaration.

Consequences of missing or incorrect tax evidence: Eskom may recover resulting costs, losses or damage and may cancel the sale agreement and claim damages.

Offer validity: Three months, or 90 days, from closing.

Mandatory eligibility evidence:

• CSD: Proof of registration or an MAAA number; foreign suppliers are excepted.
• Tax: Valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate; the successful bidder's taxes must be in order or covered by a suitable arrangement with the Receiver of Revenue.
• B-BBEE: DTI-template affidavit confirming the B-BBEE contribution level, or a certificate from an accredited verification agency.
• Business registration: CIPRO registration documents and copies of directors' identity documents.
• Employment standing: Valid COID/COIDA letter of good standing, or equivalent.
• Second-hand goods: Certificate from SAPS or a licencee.
• Signatory authority: Completed Authority to Submit a Tender, with entity-specific resolution or equivalent authority.
• Declarations: SBD 4 Bidder's Disclosure and the Integrity Declaration/Supplier Integrity Pact must be completed accurately. The declarations cover state or Eskom relationships, related interests, shareholding, conflicts and fair-tendering compliance.

Safety and environmental compliance:

• Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 compliance, the Section 37(2) agreement and Eskom SHE specifications.
• OHS legal-requirements acknowledgement, a scope-specific OHS plan, a baseline OHS risk assessment and its assessment methodology.
• Environmental policy signed by the CEO or managing director, dated and version-controlled, with commitments to legal compliance, pollution prevention and continual improvement.
• Environmental emergency preparedness procedure or plan with emergency contact details.

Disqualification conditions:

• Default on an existing or expired Eskom contract or an open non-conformance.
• Listing on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the National Treasury's restricted-suppliers list.
• Collusion, fraud, improper procurement conduct or a false declaration.

All work must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Eskom safety requirements. Keep safety records on site, use extra precautions with cutting equipment, keep portable firefighting equipment available throughout, obtain an Eskom permit before starting and notify the site agent for completion sign-off. No accommodation is permitted.

Take reasonable measures to prevent significant pollution or degradation in terms of section 28 of the National Environmental Management Act. Littering is prohibited, disposal-waste facilities must be available during dismantling and no rubble may remain. Maintain a signed, dated and version-controlled environmental policy and an environmental emergency preparedness plan with contact details.

Condition and warranty:

• The purchaser must inspect the goods before tendering.
• The lot is sold as is and voetstoots, with no warranty of workability or condition except for the inspection opportunity provided under the Consumer Protection Act.
• Post-closing condition disputes will not be accepted.

Risk and access:

• The purchaser bears losses, damage, theft and personal injury arising during removal.
• The purchaser must follow the site agent's access conditions.

Payment and release:

• Pay Eskom no later than five days after the sale.
• Collection begins only after payment and acquisition of a removal and transport permit.
• Notify the site agent after completion so that the work can be signed off.

Other conditions:

• Standard tender conditions apply, and changes are effective only if confirmed in writing.
• No accommodation is permitted on site.

Offer validity: Three months, or 90 days, from closing.

Award discretion: Eskom need not accept the lowest or any offer and may withdraw any item it wishes to retain. The successful purchaser will be notified.

Changes: No variation or modification is effective unless confirmed in writing.

Disqualification: A bidder that has defaulted on an existing or expired Eskom contract, or has an open non-conformance, will not be awarded.

Participation: The sale is open tender.

Confidentiality: All purchase offers are treated as confidential.

Tax standing: Taxes of the successful tenderer must be in order or covered by a suitable arrangement with the Receiver of Revenue. Submit a SARS Tax Clearance Certificate for tenders. Every consortium member or subcontractor must provide a separate declaration. If the certificate is absent or incorrect, Eskom may recover resulting costs, losses or damage and cancel the disposal agreement, with damages claims where applicable.

Weighted criteria: Best price 80% and B-BBEE 20%, forming an 80/20 split. Mandatory returnables and compliance conditions are pass/fail. Award is subject to Eskom's commercial process and adjudication decisions.

Submission method: Submit the mandatory training form to Eskom as part of the e-tendering process.

Mandatory returnable: E-Tenderers' E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form (Document/Template ID 240-9722574 Rev 1).

Completion: Enter the annexure and enquiry numbers, business or joint-venture name, contact person, landline and cellphone numbers, and email address; provide the authorised signature, designation and date.

Submission timing: Submit the completed form within the prescribed period.

Disqualification: An incomplete form or late submission makes the tenderer non-responsive and results in disqualification.

Form: E-Tenderers' E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form.

Document/Template ID: 240-9722574 Rev 1.

Required entries: Annexure number, enquiry number, business or joint-venture name, contact person, landline and cellphone numbers, email address, authorised signature, designation and date.

Acknowledgement: Confirm completion of self-training through the Noddy Guide, video training or a clarification meeting and confirm readiness to operate the e-tendering solution.

Status: Mandatory returnable. Incomplete or late submission results in non-responsiveness and disqualification.

Scope

• Purchase, collection and removal of OB stock from Komati Power Station.

E-tendering training

• Complete self-training through the E-Tendering Noddy Guide, video training or a clarification meeting.
• Confirm that the training enables the tenderer to operate the e-tendering solution.
• Provide the mandatory Training Acknowledgement Form with the authorised signature, designation and date.

Training route: Complete the E-Tendering Noddy Guide, video training or a clarification meeting.

Capability confirmation: The tenderer must be satisfied that the training enables operation of the e-tendering solution.

Eskom standard 32-136 Revision 4 sets the minimum health, safety and environmental requirements for all contractors, suppliers and service providers working on Eskom sites. The standard aims for Zero Harm across Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd and its subsidiaries.

Contractors bear fundamental accountability for on-site safety of people and environmental protection in their activities. Each contractor must ensure its employees and any appointed subcontractors comply with all occupational safety, health and environmental statutory requirements plus Eskom policies and procedures.

The contractor's SHE management system must demonstrate compliance appropriate to the service provided and applicable legal requirements. Safe systems of work, correct procedures for plant and equipment, and adequate instruction, training and supervision are required for all employees.

This standard does not replace legislative requirements. Where specialised activities are not fully addressed, contractors must develop their own safety, health and environmental plans, procedures, manuals and work instructions.

Applicability: All Eskom divisions, subsidiaries and controlled entities. All contract work performed by agents, clients and contractors. The client or agent must ensure contractors are informed of document revisions.

Effective date: From signature date, with implementation monitored after six months.

Normative references include ISO 9001, multiple Eskom SHE standards and procedures, and South African legislation including OHS Act, NEMA, Waste Act, and Project and Construction Management Professions Act.

Scope: Purchase, collection and removal of OB (overburden) stock at Komati Power Station, Mpumalanga.

This tender is for the disposal of general material (OB stock) from an Eskom power station site. The work involves physical removal of stockpiled material from the Komati Power Station premises.

Health and safety obligations for on-site work:

• Contractors must comply with the OHS Act, Construction Regulations, and all applicable South African legislation.
• A site-specific Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Plan must be developed and submitted for approval before work commences.
• A SHE File must be maintained on site for the duration of the project and handed over to Eskom on completion.
• Risk assessments (baseline and task-specific) are required for all work activities, with written safe work procedures for high-risk tasks.
• Method statements must be prepared and kept updated.

Key personnel requirements:

• Construction project managers and supervisors must be registered with SACPCMP (South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions).
• A full-time construction health and safety officer must be appointed in writing, registered with a statutory body approved by the Chief Inspector, with competencies and resources proportionate to the project size and risk.
• Construction supervisors must be appointed in writing for the duration of the project and must be competent with extensive knowledge of the work type.

Life-Saving Rules (zero tolerance violations):

• Open, Isolate, Test, Earth, Bond and/or Insulate before Touch
• Hook up at Heights
• Buckle Up
• Be Sober
• Ensure that you have a Permit to Work

Work control requirements:

• Permit-to-work system mandatory.
• Fall protection plan required for work at heights.
• Confined space entry only with atmospheric testing and compliance with General Safety Regulation 5.
• Barricading of unauthorised areas and dangerous equipment.
• Emergency preparedness plan and fire risk management.
• Substance abuse testing and disciplinary procedures.

Environmental obligations:

• Compliance with NEMA and Waste Act.
• Waste management per Eskom procedure 32-245.
• Asbestos handling only under Asbestos Regulations.
• Hearing conservation programme where 8-hour rating level exceeds 85 dBA.
• Thermal stress monitoring (WBGT Index limit 30 for heat).

Equipment and materials:

• All materials and equipment must conform to manufacturer safety requirements and legislation.
• Reclaimed material requires Eskom/designer approval and must meet new-equivalent safety standards.
• Lifting equipment, boilers, pressurised systems, and explosive-powered tools require compliance with relevant regulations.
• Vehicle and mobile plant compliance with Eskom Vehicle Safety Specification (32-345) and National Road Traffic Act.

SHE documentation required:

• SHE Specification (project-specific health and safety requirements).
• SHE Plan (contractor's implementation plan).
• SHE File (ongoing record of all safety documentation, audits, inspections, incidents, training records).
• Section 37(2) Agreement under OHS Act.

Hours of work must comply with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

Audits and inspections:

• Eskom may conduct announced and unannounced inspections.
• Contractors must maintain statistical reporting on safety performance.
• SHE files open to audit by any entitled party.

Joint ventures:

• Each partner must comply individually with all SHE requirements.
• Each partner must be signatory to Section 37(2) Agreement.
• Each partner liable for its own contraventions.

Barricading methodology: Substantial barriers, fencing or covers erected to prevent unauthorised entry to restricted areas and to prevent approach to dangerous or operating equipment. Barriers must prevent unauthorised removal.

Explosives: Controlled use and storage procedures required (section heading only, no detailed methodology in extracted text).

Competent person: Any person with knowledge, training, experience and qualifications specific to the work or task, with SAQA-registered qualifications and training where appropriate.

Contractor definition: Current or potential supplier, vendor, contractor, consultant or service provider; natural or legal person.

Construction project managers and supervisors: Must satisfy SACPCMP certification requirements and be registered as professionals in the appropriate category.

Construction supervisors: Must be competent with extensive knowledge of the type of work they supervise. Assistant supervisors may be appointed with same responsibilities but do not relieve primary supervisors of accountability.

Health and safety officers: Must be competent, with necessary competencies and resources, registered with statutory body approved by Chief Inspector. Number appointed must reflect nature and scope of work.

Employees: Responsible for own health and safety and that of colleagues; must be aware of contractor management responsibilities.

Quality management references:

• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems (normative).
• Eskom 32-296: Integrated SHE Organisation, Roles and Responsibilities, and Statutory Appointments Procedure.
• Eskom 32-727: SHEQ Policy.
• Eskom 32-726: SHE Requirements for the Commercial Process.
• Eskom 32-477: SHE Training and Development.
• Eskom 32-529: Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Process.
• Eskom 32-520: Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment Procedure.
• Eskom 32-407: Behavioural Safety Observations.
• Eskom 32-123: Emergency Planning.
• Eskom 32-124: Fire Risk Management.
• Eskom 32-108: Firefighting Organisation.
• Eskom 32-95: Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety Incident Management Procedure.
• Eskom 32-418: Working at Heights Standard.
• Eskom 32-345: Vehicle Safety Specification.
• Eskom 32-1112: Disciplinary Code.
• Eskom 32-1113: Disciplinary Procedure.
• Eskom 32-1034: Procurement and Supply Chain Management Procedure.
• Vehicle and Driver Safety Management Procedure (240-62946386).
• Control of Non-Conforming Product or Service Procedure (240-44175038).
• Professional and Statutory Registration for Construction Project Managers and Supervisors with SACPCMP (240-46569633).

Auditing: Regular audits required throughout the organisation to maintain efficiency and statutory observance. Audits provide information on system operation, identify remedial action areas, and provide basis for continual improvement.

Inspections: Proactive and reactive safety inspections required. Unannounced inspections preferred to obtain accurate picture of typical conditions. Inspections identify hazards before incidents occur; hazards are assessed and action plans formulated post-inspection.

Occupational hygiene: Identification, evaluation and control of environmental stressors. Assessments should be performed by SANAS-accredited and DOL-approved inspection authority.

Thermal conditions: WBGT Index limit of 30 for heat; dry bulb temperature limits per OHS Act Environmental Regulations for Workplaces, Regulation 2.

Confined spaces: Entry only with atmospheric testing due to risks of asphyxiation from colourless, odourless gases. General Safety Regulation 5 applies.

Pressure testing: Examination required to verify material freedom from defects and welded joint integrity. All testing actions must comply with relevant requirements.

SHE files: Maintained at each project worksite; additional files may be kept at head office. Main contractor ensures subcontractors maintain SHE files and adhere to SHE plans. Eskom staff retain authority to inspect and audit contractor SHE files regularly.

Hours of work: Governed by Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997.

Mandatory registrations and certifications:

• CSD (Central Supplier Database) registration — standard Eskom requirement.
• Valid tax compliance status (SARS TCS/tax pin) — standard requirement.
• SACPCMP registration for construction project managers and supervisors.
• Construction health and safety officer registration with a statutory body approved by the Chief Inspector.

Legislative compliance:

• Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and all regulations (including Construction Regulations).
• Mine Health and Safety Act (if work on mine-governed site).
• National Environmental Management Act, 1998.
• National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008.
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997.
• National Road Traffic Act, 1996.
• All relevant national, provincial and municipal legislation.

Eskom standards compliance:

• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Eskom standard 32-136 (this document) — Contractor Health and Safety Requirements.
• Eskom 32-727: SHEQ Policy.
• Eskom 32-726: SHE Requirements for the Commercial Process.
• Eskom 32-296: Integrated SHE Organisation, Roles and Responsibilities.
• Life-Saving Rules Standard (240-62196227).
• Working at Heights Standard (32-418).
• Waste Management Procedure (32-245).
• Emergency Planning (32-123).
• Fire Risk Management (32-124).
• Substance Abuse Procedure (32-37).
• Incident Management Procedure (32-95).
• Vehicle Safety Specification (32-345).
• Disciplinary Code and Procedure (32-1112, 32-1113).

Contractual:

• Section 37(2) Agreement under OHS Act (mandatory for all contractors and joint venture partners).

B-BBEE: No specific level or threshold stated in the extracted document.

CIDB grading: No specific grade stated in the extracted document.

Local content: No specific percentage stated in the extracted document.

Financial turnover: No specific threshold stated in the extracted document.

Comprehensive health and safety requirements covering:

Risk assessments: Baseline and task-specific risk assessments required for all work. Written safe work procedures mandatory for high-risk and critical tasks. Risk assessments must be updated for significant changes, new processes, or newly identified hazards. Pre-work risk assessments required daily or after work interruptions.

Record keeping: All project records kept per legislative and Eskom requirements. SHE files maintained for project duration, open to audit/inspection, handed to client/asset owner on completion.

Disciplinary process: Structured procedure required for employees transgressing rules; essential for behaviour change.

Life-Saving Rules (zero tolerance):

• Open, Isolate, Test, Earth, Bond and/or Insulate before Touch
• Hook up at Heights
• Buckle Up
• Be Sober
• Ensure that you have a Permit to Work

Health and safety behaviour observations: Systematic observation programme per Eskom 32-407.

Incident investigation: Per Eskom 32-95 procedure.

Training: Adequate instruction, training and supervision required for all employees per Eskom 32-477.

Health and safety representatives: Required per OHS Act.

Health and safety communication: Toolbox talks required before each task — team leader shares tasks, discusses risks and control measures, documents agreed strategy for common understanding.

Contractor's site facilities: Must meet health and safety standards.

Public safety: Protection of public from construction activities.

Emergency preparedness: Emergency planning per Eskom 32-123; fire risk management per 32-124; firefighting organisation per 32-108.

Occupational health and hygiene: Medical surveillance, fitness for work, exposure monitoring. Hearing conservation programme where 8-hour rating level exceeds 85 dBA. Thermal stress monitoring. Asbestos handling only under Asbestos Regulations.

Auditing and inspections: Regular audits and announced/unannounced inspections.

Transport/mobile plant: Compliance with Eskom Vehicle Safety Specification (32-345) and National Road Traffic Act.

Hazardous materials/chemicals: Safe management and disposal.

Machinery, tools and equipment: Safe use and maintenance.

Explosive-powered tools: Controlled use per regulations.

Lifting equipment: Compliance with relevant regulations.

Boilers and pressurised systems: Compliance with pressure equipment regulations.

Working at heights: Fall protection plan required; compliance with Working at Heights Standard (32-418).

Excavations and tunnelling: Safe work procedures required.

Confined spaces: Atmospheric testing mandatory; General Safety Regulation 5 applies.

Danger of engulfment: Precautions required.

Barricading: Substantial barriers, fencing or covers to prevent unauthorised access to dangerous areas.

Explosives: Controlled use and storage.

Demolition work: Safe work procedures required.

Permit to work: Mandatory system for hazardous work.

Radiography/NDT: Controlled operations.

Work on public roads: Safety measures for work near or on public roads.

Work stoppage: Authority to stop unsafe work.

Substance abuse: Testing and disciplinary procedures per Eskom 32-37.

Statistical reporting: Safety performance data required.

Housekeeping: Clean and orderly work areas.

Workplace signage and colour coding: Standardised safety signage.

PPE: Appropriate personal protective equipment required.

SHE specification, plan and file: Mandatory documentation as detailed in other sections.

Hours of work: Basic Conditions of Employment Act compliance.

SHE recognition and reward: System for positive safety behaviour.

Environmental care: NEMA and Waste Act compliance.

Unlawful orders: Employees may refuse unsafe instructions.

Section 37(2) Agreement: Mandatory for all contractors.

Security: Site access control.

Environmental requirements:

• Compliance with National Environmental Management Act, 1998 and National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008.
• Waste management per Eskom procedure 32-245.
• Asbestos-containing materials: Handling, processing, storage, removal and disposal only in terms of Asbestos Regulations under OHS Act. Significant environmental impacts and legal/financial risks attach to improper management.
• Noise: Hearing conservation programme required where 8-hour rating level equals or exceeds 85 dBA.
• Thermal conditions: WBGT Index limit of 30 for heat; dry bulb temperature limits per OHS Act Environmental Regulations for Workplaces, Regulation 2.
• Auditing: Regular environmental audits to maintain statutory observance and organisational efficiency.

Eskom's Group Chief Executive holds overall responsibility and liability for health and safety of all persons at Eskom sites under the OHS Act, dischargeable as far as reasonably practicable. Duties may be delegated to section 16(2) appointees and responsible managers in divisions.

Eskom and subsidiaries must take all reasonably practicable steps to prevent construction-related incidents, harm to persons including the public, and damage to property and the environment.

Contractors remain employers in their own right and must abide by Eskom's SHE requirements plus relevant safety, health and environmental legislation. Appointed managers are responsible for health, safety and environment on sites under their control.

Project managers administer and execute projects within cost, quality and time constraints. Health and safety managers/practitioners provide assurance, advise and support on health and safety issues, ensure coordination among contractors, develop site-specific specifications, evaluate and approve contractor SHE plans, and audit for legal compliance.

Contractor health and safety officers must be competent and perform duties under OHS Act and project requirements. Under MHS Act, appointment is required for duration of contracted work to assist the construction manager and ensure compliance with specifications and plans.

Under Construction Regulation 8(5), contractors must appoint in writing a full-time construction health and safety officer after consultation with the client, considering project size, danger degree, and hazard accumulation. Where necessity is disputed, the inspector decides. The officer must have necessary competencies, resources, and statutory body registration.

Construction supervisors must be appointed in writing for project duration with primary responsibility for supervising construction work. Assistant supervisors may be appointed but do not relieve construction supervisors of accountability.

Employees are responsible for their own health and safety and that of colleagues. Joint responsibility applies where employees fail to comply with legislative and Eskom requirements.

Joint venture partners are each responsible and accountable for their own organisation's health and safety. All must be signatories to Section 37(2) agreements. Each partner is liable for its own contraventions and may be prosecuted independently.

Evaluation criteria

Minimum requirement: Ability to operate the reverse e-auction system, confirmed by signed acknowledgement form

No other eligibility criteria stated in this document