Supply, refurbishment, testing, commissioning, and delivery of fluid drives for matla power station (5-Year contract)

Eskom Matla Power Station requires appointment of a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for supply, refurbishment, testing, commissioning, and delivery of fluid drives used in industrial rotating equipment. Contract duration 5 years. Contractor to provide all labour, materials, replacement components, equipment, tools, technical expertise, quality assurance, and documentation necessary to restore fluid drives to OEM performance specifications.

Scope of work at Matla Power Station:

• Supply new fluid drives, including all accessories (couplings, seals, bearings, gaskets, fasteners, lubrication components, mounting hardware) and technical documentation (manuals, maintenance instructions, performance curves, material certificates, warranty documentation).
• Collect used fluid drives from Matla Power Station, transport to approved workshop, perform pre-refurbishment inspection, operating test, isolation, removal, and transport back.
• Complete dismantling, industrial cleaning, dimensional inspection of casing, shafts, journals, bores, fits, impellers, scoop tube, bearings, housings.
• Inspect for cracking, erosion, corrosion, distortion, overheating, mechanical damage; NDT of critical components where required.
• Replace all bearings, seals, O-rings, gaskets, locking devices, mandatory service items; replace all consumable and wear components (including wear rings, retaining rings, fasteners, bushes, keys, filters, lubrication components) unless otherwise instructed.
• Repair or replace additional damaged components only after written Employer approval.
• Inspect and test scoop-control mechanism; clean oil passages and cooling circuits; dynamic balancing where required.
• Reassemble to OEM tolerances and torques; leak/pressure testing; no-load testing; installation; laser alignment; oil filling; commissioning and loaded testing.
• Submit complete refurbishment dossier and return-to-service certificate.
• Service the SCR20 Fluid Drive per schedule: routine inspection monthly, oil filtration every 30 days, minor service every 3 months, intermediate service every 6 months, major service every 12 months, complete refurbishment every 24 months, condition-based maintenance when triggered, breakdown support as instructed.
• Oil filtration: record identity, operating hours, oil quantity, condition; inspect for water, sludge, metallic particles, discolouration, odour; filter to required cleanliness; top up only with approved OEM oil; dispose of contaminated oil and filters per site environmental requirements; submit oil-filtration service report after each intervention.
• Vibration monitoring every 3 months and before/after major maintenance or refurbishment; measure at motor drive-end and non-drive-end bearings, fluid drive input/output bearings, intermediate shaft bearings, accessible driven-equipment bearings; record overall vibration velocity (mm/s RMS), acceleration, displacement, horizontal/vertical/axial readings, operating speed, load, bearing and oil temperatures, frequency spectra; trend against previous readings; assess against OEM limits and ISO 20816.
• Precision alignment annually; after installation, reinstallation, refurbishment, replacement or disturbance of motor, fluid drive, intermediate shaft or driven equipment; after baseplate movement; or when condition monitoring indicates misalignment; use calibrated laser-alignment equipment; record initial and final readings; cover motors, compressors, fans, pumps, intermediate shafts, couplings, pulleys, belt-drive arrangements; consider soft foot, pipe strain, baseplate condition, thermal growth; final tolerances per OEM or approved plant standard.
• Provide breakdown and condition-based maintenance when instructed; triggers include excessive vibration or temperature, loss of output speed, scoop actuator failure, leakage, abnormal noise, contaminated oil, cooler blockage, bearing deterioration, belt or pulley failure, misalignment, reduced performance; diagnose failure, identify root cause, submit repair recommendation and quotation where work not covered by scheduled rate.
• Provide qualified technical personnel to assist with installation, alignment, commissioning, performance verification, troubleshooting, operational adjustments, operator guidance during commissioning.
• Deliverables per refurbishment: fully refurbished or newly supplied fluid drive, inspection/condition assessment report, refurbishment report, material and replacement parts list, dynamic balancing certificate, performance and functional test certificates, quality control documentation, warranty certificate, operation and maintenance recommendations, delivery and inspection records.
• Testing before delivery: dimensional verification, rotational checks, vibration analysis, oil leakage inspection, temperature monitoring, performance testing, functional verification under simulated operating conditions; results must demonstrate compliance with OEM performance specifications.
• Bill of material quantities over 5-year contract: Voith Turbo fluid drive 366 (stock 750633) – 45 new, 30 refurbished; Voith turbo fluid drive size 20 (stock 555687) – 45 new, 30 refurbished; Voith Turbo fluid drive 422 (stock 25333) – 45 new, 30 refurbished; Voith Turbo fluid drive 487 (stock 25334) – 45 new, 30 refurbished; Fluidrive Variable Speed Coupling Voith SCR24R Size 20 (stock 555687) – 9 new, 9 refurbished.

Contractor to provide all labour, materials, replacement components, equipment, tools, technical expertise, quality assurance, and documentation. Process: collect used fluid drives from Matla Power Station, perform pre-refurbishment inspection, operating test, isolation, removal, transport to approved facility; complete dismantling, industrial cleaning, dimensional inspection; inspect for defects including NDT; replace all bearings, seals, O-rings, gaskets, locking devices, mandatory service items; repair or replace additional damaged components only after written Employer approval; inspect and test scoop-control mechanism; dynamic balancing; reassembly to OEM tolerances and torques; leak/pressure testing; no-load testing; installation; laser alignment; oil filling; commissioning and loaded testing; submit complete refurbishment dossier and return-to-service certificate. Maintenance activities per schedule: monthly inspection, oil filtration every 30 days, minor service every 3 months, intermediate service every 6 months, major service every 12 months, complete refurbishment every 24 months, condition-based maintenance when triggered, breakdown support as instructed. Specific tasks include visual inspection, oil filtration, oil level checks, belt inspection and tensioning, pulley inspection, scoop actuator function test, output speed check, vibration readings, bearing and oil temperature checks, cooling-water circuit inspection, oil cooler cleaning, coupling oil inspection, intermediate shaft bearing inspection (target clearance 0.05 mm), foundation bolt checks, operational run test, precision alignment, condition-assessment report submission, complete refurbishment of SCR20 Size 4 fluid coupling every 24 months or earlier when indicated.

Pricing schedule based on bill of material with quantities of new fluid drives to be supplied and fluid drives to be refurbished over the 5-year contract period. No pricing format, bid security, bonds, guarantees, retention, payment terms, or financial capacity thresholds stated in the document.

Safety and environmental compliance:

• All work must comply with Matla plant procedures and safety regulations (GGR 0992).
• Matla power station induction required before any work commences.
• Permit to work must be in place before any work commences.
• Worker's register must be completed and daily risk assessment conducted before any work commences.
• All activities listed in the National Environmental Act and EIA Regulations (as amended) must have environmental authorisation before commencement.
• Contractor must comply with all applicable legal and other requirements.
• Polluter pays principle applies.
• Contractor manager must ensure compliance with Eskom Matla environmental procedures (OMOP 4090 and 4402) to prevent pollution.
• Last payment processed based on status of last housekeeping check sheet (Annexure C: OMOP 4402) of designated area.
• EMS file based on ISO 14001 required.
• Quality management: contractor responsible for drawing up all QCP documentation, approved by engineering and authorised by Quality Department before work commences; adhere to QM 58 and OMOP4497; QCP signed progressively by Engineer/Supervisor, Eskom QC Inspector, Contractor QC Inspector and/or AIA; no procuring of outage items without quality approval of scopes; all outage scope creep and additions approved by quality; no contractor in possession of scopes without quality approval; contractor subject to quality auditing at any time; number of NCRs issued can affect next tendering process.
• Data books, reviews, reports, diagrams/drawings submitted to Engineering after completion; Engineering forwards to Quality Department (Document Control).

Contract duration is 5 years. Warranty: minimum 12 months from date of commissioning or 18 months from delivery, whichever occurs first; contractor must repair or replace defective workmanship or materials at no additional cost to Employer. Contractor responsible for delivering new and refurbished fluid drives at Matla Power Station. Repair or replacement of additional damaged components only after written Employer approval.

Eskom Matla Power Station requires supply, refurbishment, testing, commissioning, and delivery of fluid drives used in industrial rotating equipment for a period of five (5) years. The work is defined in Scope MEA-07040. Evaluation uses a weighted scorecard approach covering mandatory and qualitative criteria.

Technical evaluation threshold: minimum weighted final score of 70% on the qualitative part is required for a tender to be considered technically acceptable; failing this disqualifies the tender.

Mandatory technical evaluation criteria (a 'NO' to any results in disqualification):

• Declaration of compliance to the full scope of work MEA-07040, signed by the company representative, confirming commitment to undertake the full scope.
• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standard Certificate for the tenderer/company; refurbishment and supply work must adhere to the quality standard.

Qualitative technical evaluation criteria (weighted scorecard):

• Relevant Experience in Fluid Drive Supply and Refurbishment (20%): scored on number of traceable purchase orders/contracts for fluid drive supply and refurbishment completed within the last 5 years, supported by delivery notes, completion certificates, client references, or proof of execution.
• Turnaround Time and Service Support (10%): scored on turnaround time commitment and service support plan, including breakdown support, condition-based maintenance, collection and delivery services per Scope MEA-07040.
• Personnel Qualifications and Competency (25%): scored on CVs, qualifications, training certificates, and proof of competency for key personnel (Quality Controller, Mechanical Fitter/Artisan, Mechanical Engineer/Technologist, Contract Manager, NDT Technician).
• Spares Warranty (10%): scored on percentage of spares covered by warranty (at least 80% for full score).
• Workshop Facilities (15%): scored on proof of ownership or access to required equipment and facilities (mechanical stripping, assembly, cleaning, precision measurement, bearing fitting, dynamic balancing, testing, laser alignment), with photographs, serial numbers, and calibration certificates.
• Execution Methodology (20%): scored on method statement covering pre-work inspection, refurbishment work, inspections, dynamic balancing, QCPs, and supply methodology.

Eskom Matla Power Station requires supply, refurbishment, testing, commissioning, and delivery of fluid drives used in industrial rotating equipment.

Contract period: five (5) years.

Scope reference: MEA-07040 (Fluid drives supply and refurbishment).

Work includes supply and refurbishment of fluid drives, with services such as breakdown support, condition-based maintenance, collection and delivery.

Workshop capabilities required: mechanical stripping, assembly, cleaning, precision measurement, bearing fitting, dynamic balancing, testing, and laser alignment.

Quality standard: work must adhere to ISO 9001:2015.

Execution methodology (20% weight): submit a detailed method statement describing the approach for fluid drive supply, inspection, refurbishment, testing, balancing, and quality control in accordance with Scope of Work MEA-07040. Components and weights:

• Pre-work equipment inspection: 15%
• Fluid drive refurbishment work (maintenance): 30%
• Fluid drive refurbishment work inspections: 15%
• Dynamic balancing: 15%
• Submit at least 2 completed QCPs for fluid drive refurbishment work: 10%
• Fluid drives supply methodology: 15%

Total: 100%

Relevant experience (20% weight): submit reference letters, purchase orders, contracts of completed work, delivery notes, completion certificates, client references, or proof of execution. Scoring based on number of traceable purchase orders/contracts for fluid drive supply and refurbishment completed within the last 5 years.

Personnel qualifications and competency (25% weight): submit CVs, qualifications, training certificates, and proof of competency for key personnel:

• Quality Controller: experience in fluid drive/rotating equipment refurbishment, National Diploma in Quality (or similar).
• Mechanical Fitter/Artisan (x2): Trade Tested Fitter with fluid drive refurbishment experience.
• Mechanical Engineer/Technologist: Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with fluid drive refurbishment experience.
• Contract Manager: Degree/National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 2 years' experience managing fluid drive supply and refurbishment contracts.
• NDT Technician: Level II NDT certification (MPI, UT, PT) with fluid drive refurbishment experience.

Certifications must be certified within 3 months of tender closing date.

Quality management requirements:

• Tenderer/company must hold ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standard Certificate.
• Refurbishment and supply work for fluid drives must adhere to the quality standard.
• Method statement must include quality control in accordance with Scope of Work MEA-07040.
• Submit at least 2 completed Quality Control Plans (QCPs) for fluid drive refurbishment work.

Mandatory compliance:

• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standard Certificate for the tenderer/company.
• Declaration of compliance to the full scope of work MEA-07040, signed by the company representative.

Unacceptable technical risks/exceptions that disqualify:

• No assurance that equipment meets scope requirements.
• Material not meeting Eskom standards.
• Unsafe work practices.

Unsafe work practices are listed as an unacceptable technical exception/condition, which would disqualify the tender.

Contract period: five (5) years. No other contractual terms are specified in this document.

Acceptable technical risks: none.

Unacceptable technical risks: no assurance that equipment meets scope requirements.

Acceptable technical exceptions/conditions: none.

Unacceptable technical exceptions/conditions: material not meeting Eskom standards; unsafe work practices.

Mandatory technical evaluation criteria:

• Declaration of compliance to the full scope of work MEA-07040, signed by the company representative, confirming commitment to undertake the full scope.
• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standard Certificate for the tenderer/company.

A response of 'NO' to any mandatory criterion results in disqualification.

Technical evaluation threshold: minimum weighted final score of 70% on the qualitative part is required.

Qualitative criteria weights:

• Relevant Experience in Fluid Drive Supply and Refurbishment: 20%
• Turnaround Time and Service Support: 10%
• Personnel Qualifications and Competency: 25%
• Spares Warranty: 10%
• Workshop Facilities: 15%
• Execution Methodology: 20%

This document is the PAYE Questionnaire for service contracts to Eskom Group of Companies, applicable from 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026. It is used to classify contractors as Independent Contractors, Personal Service Providers, Labour Brokers, or Dependent Contractors for tax purposes.

Closing date: 30 October 2026 at 10:00

Note: The PAYE Questionnaire pack applies from 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026.

Group Tax email: [email protected]

Eskom Corporate Tax Department: Megawatt Park (address not provided in document)

Returnable documents:

• Completed PAYE Questionnaire (Evaluation Pack A for companies/CCs/trusts, Evaluation Pack B for individuals) with all questions answered truthfully.
• Signed summary sheet and signed affidavits/declarations as directed by the questionnaire answers.
• Signed 'Particulars of person acting as representative' (Pack A) or 'Particulars of Individual' (Pack B) section.
• Valid IRP30 certificate if the contractor is a labour broker.

Submission method:

• Return the completed pack to the Eskom contractor representative.
• Copy Group Tax on email: [email protected]

Consequences of non-compliance:

• Failure to sign required appendices results in PAYE being withheld from payments.
• Inaccurate information may result in Eskom withholding taxes, interest and penalties.

The PAYE Questionnaire determines the contractor's tax classification (Independent Contractor, Personal Service Provider, Labour Broker, or Dependent Contractor) through a series of tests:

• Residence Test: whether the contractor is a South African resident.
• Number of Employees Exclusion: whether the contractor employs three or more full-time employees who are not connected persons.
• Services Rendered by a Connected Person: whether any connected person will render services personally to Eskom.
• More than 80% of Income Test: whether more than 80% of income comes from one client.
• Place, Control and Supervision Test: whether duties are performed mainly at Eskom premises and subject to Eskom's control.
• Dominant Impression Test: a series of questions to determine if the contractor is independent or a personal service provider.

Based on the answers, the contractor must sign the relevant appendices (1-9). The classification determines whether PAYE is withheld and the IRP5/IT3(a) code used.

The tender is for the supply, refurbishment, testing, commissioning, and delivery of fluid drives used in industrial rotating equipment for a period of five (05) years.

This document is the PAYE Questionnaire for service contracts to Eskom Group of Companies. It applies to contractors supplying services or labour to Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd and its subsidiaries:

• Eskom Rotek Industries SOC Ltd
• Eskom Enterprises SOC (Pty) Ltd
• Escap SOC (Pty) Ltd
• Eskom Finance Company SOC (Pty) Ltd
• Eskom Foundation NPC
• Eskom National Transmission Company SA

The pricing schedule is not provided in this document. The PAYE Questionnaire determines tax treatment of payments, not the pricing structure.

PAYE withholding:

• If the contractor is classified as a Personal Service Provider or Dependent Contractor, PAYE will be withheld from payments at the prevailing tax rate.
• If the contractor is a labour broker and provides a valid IRP30 certificate, no PAYE is withheld; an IT3(a) certificate with code 3617 is issued.
• If a labour broker does not provide a valid IRP30 certificate, PAYE is withheld until the certificate is provided.

Liability:

• The contractor is liable for any taxes, penalties and interest that SARS may impose on Eskom due to inaccurate information or failure to notify Eskom of status changes.

The contractor must complete the PAYE Questionnaire and sign the required appendices based on their tax classification. This is a mandatory requirement for service contracts with Eskom.

No other compliance requirements (e.g., CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB) are stated in this document.

The contractor must notify Eskom in writing of any changes to the information provided in the questionnaire. Failure to do so makes the contractor liable for any taxes, penalties and interest that SARS may impose on Eskom.

The contractor must notify Eskom of any changes to their status. Failure to do so makes the contractor liable for any taxes, penalties and interest that SARS may impose on Eskom. Eskom will not issue an IRP5/IT3(a) certificate for payments made to the contractor if the required declarations are not signed.

The contractor must complete the questionnaire truthfully and sign the required appendices. The pack must be completed for companies/CCs/trusts (Evaluation Pack A) or individuals (Evaluation Pack B).

The evaluation is based on the contractor's answers to the questionnaire, which determine their tax classification. The tests include Residence, Number of Employees, Connected Person, 80% Income, Place/Control/Supervision, and Dominant Impression.

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the supply, refurbishment, testing, commissioning, and delivery of fluid drives used in industrial rotating equipment for a period of five (05) years at Matla Power Station. Tender number E3607GXMPMAT. The tender is an open invitation, and the contract will be for the whole of the contract.

Closing date: 30 October 2026 at 10h00

Clarification meeting (non-compulsory): 13 October 2026 at 10h00, via MS Teams

• Attendance must be confirmed with the Eskom Representative, providing names, positions, and contact details of attendees.
• Join link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/341495413222505?p=zrOswl1evHBg7dx41V
• Meeting ID: 341 495 413 222 505
• Passcode: RU2sg9ZK

Clarification queries deadline: 10 working days before tender submission deadline.

A non-compulsory clarification meeting will be held on 13 October 2026 at 10h00 via MS Teams. Tenderers must confirm attendance with the Eskom Representative, providing names, positions, and contact details of attendees.

Eskom Representative (all queries and clarifications must be addressed in writing to this person):

• Name: Matsebela Mosoatsi
• Telephone: 011 800 3808
• Email: [email protected]

Fraud and corruption reporting (anonymous):

• Telephone: 0800 11 2722
• Email: [email protected]

Submission: via Eskom E-tendering site (no physical address provided).

Submission method: electronic only, via the Eskom E-tendering site (Eskom Tender Bulletin). No hard copies accepted.

• Upload documents under the folders: Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other.
• All documents must be in PDF format; the price list must be in PDF and a copy in Excel.
• Maximum upload size per document: 500 MB; total submission limited to 4 GB. No zip/condensed files.
• If resubmitting, only the latest version is accepted; previous submissions become null and void.
• Ensure the submission status is marked as complete.
• Late tenders will not be accepted.

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

• Annexure A (Authorisation Form): confirms the signatory is authorised to bind the tenderer; attach certified resolution/power of attorney as applicable.
• Annexure B (Acknowledgement Form): confirms receipt and completeness of tender documents.
• Annexure C (Tenderer's Particulars): provides bidder details.
• Annexure D (Integrity Pact Declaration): confirms commitment to the Supplier Integrity Pact.
• Annexure E (CPA for Local Goods/Services): declaration for local goods/services.
• Annexure F (CPA(IG) for Imported Goods/Services): declaration if imported goods/services are included.
• Annexure G1-G4 (SBD 6.2 and local content declarations): evidence of local production and content compliance.
• Annexure H (SBD 1): Invitation to Bid, completed by all tenderers.
• Annexure I (SBD 6.1): Preference Points Claim Form under PPPFA 2022 (non-disqualifiable; if not submitted, score zero for specific goals).
• Annexure J (SBD 4): Bidders Disclosure of interest.
• E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.
• Tax Evaluation questionnaire (for services contracts, to determine PAYE status).
• JV/consortium additional documents: letter of intent, JV agreement (with joint and several liability), confirmation of single business entity, and single designated bank account details.

Disqualification risks:

• Missing or incomplete disqualifiable returnables (Annexures A-H, J) at closing.
• Tenders signed by non-authorised persons.
• Submitting more than one tender (except as allowed by system limits).
• Conflict of interest, being on National Treasury restricted list or Tender Defaulters list.
• Subcontracting 100% of the scope of work.
• Failure to meet eligibility criteria.

Evaluation stages:

1. Basic compliance: meet eligibility criteria, submit complete tender (commercial, financial, technical), and submit mandatory returnables.
2. Functionality/technical evaluation: mandatory threshold 70%. This is a gatekeeper; failure to submit required proof means no further technical evaluation and disqualification.
3. Price evaluation: scored out of 80 points. Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for variations, and considering Net Present Value. Unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts applied at payment.
4. Specific goals (B-BBEE): scored out of 20 points under PPPFA 80/20 system. Failure to submit evidence results in 0 points for that goal, not disqualification.
5. Ranking: total of price and specific goals scores, ranked highest to lowest.

Objective criteria (may justify award to a non-highest scorer):

• Local Content and Production: Fabricated Steel Various Steel Products must have 100% local content.
• Tenderers must stipulate local procurement content for the works.

Contractual requirements (assessed after ranking, before award):

• Proof of CSD registration (mandatory).
• SHEQ and SDL&I requirements may apply.
• Failure to meet contractual requirements may render the tenderer non-responsive.

Scope: Supply, refurbishment, testing, commissioning, and delivery of fluid drives used in industrial rotating equipment.

Location: Matla Power Station.

Contract period: Five (05) years.

Technical evaluation criteria are detailed in a separate attached document; mandatory threshold is 70%.

Local content requirement: Fabricated Steel Various Steel Products must have 100% local content.

Quality requirements are referenced in the Invitation to Tender; specific quality documents must be submitted as required per scope of works. Refer to safety/quality requirements included in the tender.

Pricing schedule must be submitted in PDF and Excel format.

Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, and scored out of 80 points.

Unconditional discounts considered for evaluation; conditional discounts applied at payment.

Pricing schedule must be completed and submitted with the tender (if not already in the NEC contract).

Pricing schedule: must be submitted in PDF and Excel format.

Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, and adjusted for variations.

Unconditional discounts considered for evaluation; conditional discounts applied at payment.

Payment terms (Eskom standard):

• Contracts below R50,000,000 (incl. VAT): payment within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.
• Contracts above R50,000,000 (incl. VAT): payment within 60 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.

Eskom reserves the right to negotiate with preferred bidders if tendered prices are not market-related.

No bid security or performance security required (Not Applicable).

Mandatory contractual requirements (must be met prior to contract award):

• Proof of valid and current CSD registration (CSD number/CSD report).

Additional contractual requirements (if applicable):

• COIDA: original certificate of good standing or proof of application from the Compensation Fund or licensed compensation insurer (South African tenderers only).
• Safety, quality, and environmental documents as required per scope of works.

Tax compliance:

• Foreign tenderers with a footprint in South Africa but not registered on CSD and without a SARS PIN: certified copy of tax clearance certificate required.
• Local tenderers not providing SARS e-filing PIN or CSD profile: certified copy of tax clearance certificate required.
• Foreign suppliers with no footprint in South Africa: no proof of tax compliance required.

B-bbee:

• Proof of B-BBEE status level contributor: certificate issued by authorised body, sworn affidavit as prescribed by B-BBEE Codes, or other requirement per B-BBEE Act.
• Specific goals scored out of 20 points under PPPFA.

Employment Equity Act: designated employers must furnish proof of compliance (South African tenderers only).

Due diligence/financial analysis (required prior to award):

• Latest approved annual financial statements of the tendering company (not parent), including signed director's report, auditor's/reviewer's/compiler's report, statement of financial position, comprehensive income, changes in equity, cash flows, and notes.
• For unincorporated JV or SPV, each partner must submit its own AFS.
• For South African entities not audited: signed public interest score, ITA34C for current and previous years.

Eligibility criteria (disqualifying):

• Must not be under restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies.
• Must not have nationality of a country on international sanctions lists.
• Must not submit more than one tender (except as allowed).
• Must not have conflict of interest.
• Must not be restricted by National Treasury or on Tender Defaulters list.
• Must not subcontract 100% of the scope of work.
• JV/consortium agreements must state joint and several liability.

Specific goals will be scored out of 20 points in accordance with PPPFA. Proof of B-BBEE status level contributor means a B-BBEE status level certificate issued by an authorised body, a sworn affidavit as prescribed by the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice, or any other requirement prescribed in terms of the B-BBEE Act.

Safety requirements: COIDA certificate of good standing or proof of application from Compensation Fund or licensed compensation insurer (South African tenderers only).

SHEQ requirements may apply as additional contractual requirements.

Other safety/quality documents as required per scope of works must be submitted.

Environmental requirements are referenced in the Invitation to Tender.

Contract conditions: NEC (New Engineering Contract).

Mandatory contractual requirement: proof of CSD registration.

Additional contractual requirements may include SHEQ and SDL&I.

Contractual requirements are not evaluation criteria but must be met prior to contract award; failure may render the tenderer non-responsive.

Payment terms: 30 days for contracts below R50 million (incl. VAT), 60 days for contracts above R50 million (incl. VAT).

Eskom reserves the right to negotiate with preferred bidders if prices are not market-related.

Tender validity period: 180 days from closing date.

Alternative tenders are not allowed.

No performance security required.

Tenderers are discouraged from subcontracting with subsidiary companies as this may be interpreted as fronting. Where subcontracting with a subsidiary occurs, it must be declared in tender documents. Skills development proposals are encouraged, with candidates from the vicinity of the station.

Eligibility criteria: Tenderers must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies, must not have nationality of a country on international sanctions lists, must not submit more than one tender (except as allowed), must not have conflicts of interest, must not be restricted by National Treasury, must not be on the Tender Defaulters list, and must not subcontract 100% of the scope of work. Tenders signed by non-authorised persons are ineligible. JV/consortium agreements must state joint and several liability.

Functionality requirements are applicable with a mandatory threshold of 70%. This is a gatekeeper criterion; failure to submit required proof means no further technical evaluation. Prices will be evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, and scored out of 80 points. Specific goals will be scored out of 20 points in accordance with PPPFA. Ranking uses the 80/20 system. Objective criteria apply, including local content thresholds (e.g., Fabricated Steel Various Steel Products 100%).