Substation building maintenance and tower foundation repairs – KZN and free state (36-Month enabling agreement)

The contract covers regional substation building maintenance in the Newcastle Zone, including various building works such as alterations, earthworks, concrete, masonry, and repairs. The work is undertaken on an 'as and when' required basis.

Returnable forms:

• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): disclose any connection to state employees or procuring institution.
• SBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management Practices): declare any previous SCM misconduct.
• SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination): certify price set independently with no collusion.
• Authority to Sign / Board Resolution: authorise the signatory to bind the bidder.

Submission requirements:

• Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• Valid tax clearance (SARS TCS or tax pin) required.
• B-BBEE status level claimed via SBD 6.1.
• All required returnable forms must be completed, signed, and submitted with the bid. Missing or unsigned forms may lead to disqualification.

Preference point system:

• The tender is subject to the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system under the PPPFA.
• Bidders claim B-BBEE preference points via SBD 6.1.

Evaluation stages:

• Bids are evaluated on price and B-BBEE status level.
• No minimum qualifying score is stated.

Scope of work:

• Provision of substation building maintenance services and tower foundation repairs.
• Work undertaken on 'as and when' required basis.
• Work is phased to allow smooth running of Eskom daily activities.
• Contractor must make all necessary precautions to prevent damage to existing features and private property of Eskom employees.

Bills of Quantities (BOQ):

• Detailed BOQ includes sections for alterations, earthworks, concrete, formwork and reinforcement, precast concrete, masonry, and other building works.
• Item descriptions generally appear in brief; Model Preambles and Supplementary Preambles apply fully.

Specific requirements:

• Contractor must provide detailed breakdown of each priced item when requested.
• No alterations, erasures, omissions or additions to the text and conditions of the BOQ are recognised.
• Contractor must provide all water, electricity, and artificial lighting for the works at own expense.
• Materials: quality must comply with Eskom, SABS and Manufacturer Standards. Counterfeit material must be replaced at contractor's own expense.
• Workmanship and materials to be best of their kinds, complying with latest SABS specifications and Codes of Practice.

Pricing:

• Daywork rates required for skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled labour.
• Rates are for normal working hours (Mon–Fri 07:00–16:00) and after hours/weekends/public holidays.
• Percentage mark-up on material: maximum 5% over price of new materials delivered to site.

Preliminaries and General (P&G):

• Site establishment, temporary accommodation, travelling, toll fees, etc. deemed P&G items.
• Maximum 6% on net value of work if exceeds R50,000; maximum 8% if does not exceed R50,000.
• Contractor not allowed to charge both P&G and transport/travelling at the same time.

Transport:

• Paid from contractor's declared offices as per utility bill/lease agreement.
• Maximum 2 return trips per week allowed.
• No payment for trips if job not completed due to contractor's fault.
• Travelling time not claimable as labour cost.

Penalties for failure to complete tasks (deducted from project total value per day):

• R0 – r1,000: 30%
• R1,000.01 – R5,000: 20%
• R5,000.01 – R15,000: 10%
• Above R15,000: 5%

Materials:

• 10% salvage value deducted if contractor takes away usable material.
• Tax invoice of external work: 0–R10,000: 10%; R10,001–R50,000: 7%; R50,001–R100,000: 5%; R100,001+: 3%.

Eskom does not pay for quotes; this forms part of the service.

Occupational Health & Safety Act No 85 of 1993:

• Successful tenderer deemed the 'Principal Contractor' and 'Employer' with duties as prescribed.
• Must provide health and safety programme and plan, audited at least monthly.
• Must appoint a full-time competent supervisor, and safety officer if deemed relevant.
• Must provide risk assessment before and during construction, forming part of H&S plan.
• All employees and visitors must undergo H&S induction training.
• Must provide and maintain PPE, and ensure vehicles have SABS approved safety belts; no transport of staff on open vehicles.
• Contractor to comply with asbestos handling and disposal policy (Section 20, Environment Conservation Act 1989).
• All forms required prior to commencing work to be completed and signed and forwarded to COW/PC/PM.

Subcontracting:

• No subcontracting permitted unless approved by Project Manager prior.

Site instructions:

• Site Instruction Book (A4 triplicate) to be kept on site; only instructions issued in such book are recognised.

Mandatory returnable document: E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form. It must be fully completed and submitted to Eskom before the prescribed deadline. Failure to do so will render the tenderer non-responsive and disqualified.

The tender is for establishment of an enabling agreement for substation building maintenance services and tower foundation repairs on an 'as and when' required basis in the KwaZulu Natal and Free State Operating Units within the Central East Cluster.

Closing date: 27 November at 10h00.

Closing time: 10h00.

Tenderers must complete the SD&L matrix as part of the submission.

The SD&L matrix is not a weighted criterion but will be negotiated with successful tenderers before contract signing.

Reference is made to SD&L checklists, affidavit templates for EME and QSE, and documents in the folder - these must be completed and submitted.

Tenderer name must be written on the cover page.

No weighted scoring is stated for this section.

B-BBEE preference points may be claimed, requiring a valid sworn affidavit or B-BBEE certificate.

The SD&L matrix is not weighted but will be negotiated with successful tenderers.

The contract is for establishment of an enabling agreement for substation building maintenance services and tower foundation repairs.

Work is to be performed on an 'as and when' required basis.

Operating units: KwaZulu Natal and Free State, Central East Cluster.

Sworn affidavits for B-BBEE must meet all validity requirements:

• Deponent's name as per ID and ID number.
• Designation (director, owner, member) to be indicated.
• Enterprise name as per CIPC registration and business address.
• Percentages of black ownership, black female ownership, and designated group (no blank spaces).
• Indicate total revenue for year under review and basis (audited or management accounts).
• State financial year end (day/month/year).
• B-BBEE status level (only one status level).
• Empowering supplier status must be indicated, including basis for QSEs.
• Date signed by deponent and Commissioner of Oaths must be the same.
• Commissioner of Oaths cannot be an employee or ex officio of the enterprise.
• Sworn affidavits attested with a 'true copy' stamp will not be accepted.

The procurement is for substation building maintenance services and tower foundation repairs, requested as an enabling agreement for Eskom's KZN and FS operating units. The tenderer must select one applicable quality category (Category 4 is indicated) and note whether a site assessment applies.

Complete and submit Form A (Tender & Contract Quality Requirements) with the tender. Bidders must indicate the applicable quality category (Category 4 is pre-selected) and confirm whether a site assessment is applicable by marking with an X or – as required.

Bidders must fully complete Form A and comply with the quality requirements of specification 240-105658000, including ISO 9001 alignment. The form records Eskom's contractual quality obligations (pre-contract award, contract execution, performance monitoring, audits, nonconformity management). No scoring split or minimum qualifying score is stated in the provided document.

Scope covers substation building maintenance and tower foundation repairs for Eskom's KZN and Free State operating units (Central East Cluster), on an as-and-when required basis. The quality form specifies Category 4 quality requirements; a site assessment may be applicable. The document is Form A (Tender & Contract Quality Requirements) and defines Eskom's quality clauses and ISO 9001 standard clauses that apply.

The tenderer must align with ISO 9001 clauses: context, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement, as well as quality principles including customer focus, leadership, engagement, process approach, improvement, evidence-based decision making, and relationship management.

The quality requirements are defined in specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001. Eskom's rights include access, information, preservation, quality audits, management of nonconformities, and special processes. The contract includes execution, performance monitoring, and audit phases.

Bidders must comply with quality specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001 requirements. No CSD, tax, B-BBEE, CIDB, or other compliance requirements are stated in the provided document.

The evaluation is based on the tenderer's compliance with the quality requirements and their selection of the applicable category. The form records Eskom's quality representative and requires the tenderer's quality representative to sign.

The requirement is for an enabling agreement to provide substation building maintenance services and tower foundation repairs, on an as-and-when required basis, in the KwaZulu-Natal and Free State operating units (Central East Cluster). The work includes a wide range of building alterations, repairs, and maintenance tasks as detailed in the bill of quantities.

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with a valid SARS tax clearance (tax PIN).

Standard National Treasury forms must be completed and submitted: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content), SBD 7.1 or 7.2 (Contract Form), SBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management Practices), SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), and Authority to Sign / Board Resolution.

Bidders must have the financial and technical capacity to perform building maintenance and tower foundation repairs.

Compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act No. 85 of 1993 as Principal Contractor is required.

Subcontracting is not permitted unless approved by the Project Manager beforehand.

Bidders must not have any director or shareholder employed by the state or connected to the procuring institution (per SBD 4).

Collusive bidding and price disclosure are prohibited (per SBD 9).

B-BBEE status must be declared for preference points.

Local production and content percentages must be declared where applicable.

Detailed breakdown of priced items must be provided when requested by Eskom.

Alterations to the bill of quantities are not permitted; any such changes will not be recognised.

A health and safety programme and plan, risk assessments, and a full-time competent supervisor are required.

Staff transport must be provided in a suitable vehicle; no staff on the back of a bakkie, and tools must not be carried with employees.

The service covers substation building maintenance and tower foundation repairs in the KwaZulu-Natal and Free State operating units of the Central East Cluster.

Work is to be executed in phases to avoid disrupting Eskom's daily activities.

The contractor must prevent damage to existing features and private property of Eskom employees; failure leads to recovery of damages.

Work includes daywork rates for skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled labour, both normal hours (Monday to Friday 07:00–16:00) and after-hours (weekends/public holidays; overtime up to 18:00 is considered normal).

Materials: any salvaged materials deemed usable are to be stored as directed; 10% salvage value deducted if the contractor removes them.

Mark-up on new materials delivered to site allowed to a maximum of 5%.

Material standards: must comply with Eskom, SABS, and manufacturer standards; counterfeit material must be replaced at contractor's cost.

Workmanship and materials to be best quality, complying with SABS specifications and relevant British Standards.

Transport paid from declared offices per utility bill/lease, max 2 return trips per week; travel time not claimable as labour.

Detailed BOQ items cover alterations, removal of concrete/brickwork, doors, windows, roofs, floors, ceilings, partitions, joinery, fixtures, piping, sanitary fittings, glass, and building up openings, plus earthworks, concrete formwork/reinforcement, precast concrete, masonry, fencing, paving, and retaining structures.

Site establishment, temporary accommodation, travel, toll fees, and plant transport are Preliminary & General items (cannot charge both P&G and transport).

Penalties for failure to complete tasks within agreed period: 30% of project value up to R1,000; 20% for R1,001–R5,000; 10% for R5,001–R15,000; 5% above R15,000, deducted per day.

Materials: 10% salvage value deducted if contractor removes salvaged material.

Mark-up on materials over new material cost max 5%.

Tax invoice external work: 10% up to R10,000; 7% R10,001–R50,000; 5% R50,001–R100,000; 3% R100,001 and above.

Preliminaries & General: max 6% on net value if over R50,000; max 8% if R50,000 or less.

Transport paid from declared office up to 2 return trips per week; travel time not claimable.

Contractor to provide water and electricity at own expense.

Damages recovered from contractor for damage to existing features/property.

CSD registration and valid SARS tax PIN mandatory.

B-BBEE status required for preference points; specific level thresholds not stated.

Local production and content declaration required via SBD 6.2; percentage not specified.

Occupational Health & Safety Act No 85 of 1993 compliance mandatory as Principal Contractor.

No subcontracting without prior PM approval.

Compliance with SABS and relevant British Standards required for materials.

Asbestos handling: comply with policy and relevant regulations.

Safety helmets and PPE required for all workers and visitors.

The document is a PAYE questionnaire for service contracts with Eskom. It establishes the contractor's tax classification (independent contractor, personal service provider, labour broker, dependent contractor). It applies to companies, close corporations, trusts, and individuals providing services to Eskom or its subsidiaries. The pack is based on the Income Tax Act and is for the 2026/2027 tax year.

The pack applies to the 2026/2027 tax year (1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027).

Group Tax email: [email protected]

Subsidiaries covered: 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

Returnable documents: the completed PAYE Questionnaire for Service Contracts (Supplier Evaluation Pack), including the signed summary sheet and any applicable signed affidavits or declarations.

Submission: submit the completed Pack to Eskom, copying Group Tax on email ([email protected]).

Consequences: failure to sign required affidavits or declarations may result in PAYE being withheld from payments.

The document is a PAYE classification questionnaire, not a bid evaluation. Bidders must complete the pack to determine their tax status as an independent contractor, personal service provider, labour broker, or dependent contractor. Answering the questions directs the bidder to the appropriate appendices to sign. Failure to sign required appendices results in PAYE being withheld from payments.

For companies/CCs/trusts (Evaluation Pack A), the tests cover residence, employment of three or more full-time employees, services rendered by connected persons, the 80% income test, place/control/supervision test, and the dominant impression test.

For individuals (Evaluation Pack B), the tests cover service or people provided, people test with IRP30 exemption certificate for labour brokers, residence, employment of three or more full-time employees, place and control test, and dominant impression test.

The document is a PAYE questionnaire for service contracts. It applies to contractors supplying services to Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd and its subsidiaries. The pack determines whether a contractor is an independent contractor, personal service provider, labour broker, or dependent contractor for tax purposes. The pack is based on the Income Tax Act and is applicable only for the 2026/2027 tax year.

The pricing schedule is not a traditional pricing form. The document specifies that for labour brokers, provision of a valid IRP30 certificate avoids employees' tax withholding (IT3(a) code 3617); without it, employees' tax is withheld until the certificate is provided. For dependent contractors or personal service providers, employees' tax is withheld and coded 3601/3616.

If the bidder is a labour broker with a valid IRP30 certificate, no employees' tax is withheld; an IT3(a) with code 3617 is issued (reason code 07). Without a valid IRP30 certificate, employees' tax is withheld at individual rates until the certificate is provided; an IRP5 with code 3617 is issued. For dependent contractors or personal service providers, employees' tax is withheld at prevailing rates; payments are coded 3601 or 3616 on the IRP5.

Bidders must be residents of South Africa; non-residents must complete Appendix 9 and the pack is referred to Eskom Group Tax.

Companies/CCs/trusts must answer questions on employees, connected persons, income concentration, and place of work; sign applicable appendices.

Individuals providing people as a labour broker must provide a valid IRP30 exemption certificate.

All bidders must complete the questionnaire truthfully and sign the required appendices; failure results in PAYE withholding.

The questionnaire directs bidders to sign specific appendices based on their answers. For companies/CCs/trusts and individuals, the dominant impression test (questions 6(i) to 6(xi)) determines the tax status. If the bidder answers 'PSP' or 'Employee' to certain questions or more than 50% to specified ones, they must sign Appendix 7, and PAYE will be withheld. Otherwise, they sign Appendix 8.

The bid is for the establishment of an enabling agreement for substation building maintenance services and tower foundation repairs on an 'as and when' required basis in the KwaZulu-Natal and Free State Operating Units in the Central East Cluster. Local content requirements for designated sectors apply, with thresholds as listed in technical specifications.

Closing date: 21 February 2025 at 12:00

Forensic (fraud/corruption reporting):

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 0800 11 2722

The bidder must submit the completed and signed SBD 6.2 Declaration Certificate for Local Production and Content, along with Annex C (Local Content Declaration: Summary Schedule), by the stipulated deadline. Failure to submit these documents will result in disqualification. Declarations D and E (supporting schedules) must be completed and retained by the bidder for at least 5 years for verification purposes.

The bid is subject to local content requirements for designated sectors. Bidders must comply with the stipulated minimum local content thresholds (see technical specifications). The local content percentage must be calculated using the SABS approved technical specification SATS 1286:2011, with imported content converted to Rand using the SARB exchange rate at 12:00 on the advertisement date.

Stipulated minimum local content thresholds for designated sectors:

• Steel value-added products (frames, doors, windows, fabricated structural steel, wire products, reinforcing bars, sections, joining/connecting components, roof and cladding, ducting and structural pipework, gutters, downpipes, launders, fasteners): 100%
• Electrical and telecom cables (low voltage cable): 90%
• Plastic pipes (PVC and HDPE): 100%
• Cement (Cem I, Cem II, Cem III, Cem IV, Cem V, masonry cement): 100%

If any goods or services contain imported content, the bidder must declare it and provide proof of the SARB exchange rates used.

The local content declaration table requires the bidder to state: bid price excluding VAT (y), imported content (x) as calculated per SATS 1286:2011, the stipulated minimum threshold, and the calculated local content percentage. This declaration is made by the CFO or a legally responsible person nominated in writing.

The local content percentage must be calculated using the formula: LC = [1 - x/y]

• 100, where x is imported content in Rand and y is bid price excluding VAT. Prices for imported content must be converted to ZAR using the SARB exchange rate at 12:00 on the advertisement date.

The declaration (SBD 6.2) must be signed by the Chief Financial Officer or a legally responsible person nominated in writing by the Chief Executive or a senior member with management responsibility. The declaration obligation cannot be transferred to an external representative, auditor, or third party. The local content calculation must comply with SATS 1286:2011, and incorrect data may result in remedies under Regulation 9.1 of the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022.

The successful bidder may not sub-contract in a manner that reduces the local content below the stipulated minimum threshold. If challenges in meeting the threshold arise after award, the dtic must be informed for verification and directives. The bidder must continuously update Declarations C, D and E with actual values during the contract term.

Incorrect data in the local content declaration may result in remedies under Regulation 9.1 of the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022.

The service is the provision of substation building maintenance services and tower foundation repairs on an 'as and when' required basis across the KwaZulu-Natal and Free State Operating Units of the Central East Cluster.

Employer:

• Name: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd (Reg No 2002/015527/30)
• Registered office: Megawatt Park, Maxwell Drive, Sandton, Johannesburg
• Address for notices: 25 Valley View Road, New Germany, 3610

Central East Cluster: KwaZulu-Natal and Free State Operating Units

Enquiries: No specific contact names, emails or telephone numbers appear in the extracted text.

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

• Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1): signed offer to perform the service at the tendered rates; acceptance forms the contract.
• Schedule of Deviations (if any): records any agreed variations from the tender documents.
• Contract Data Part C1.2b (Contractor's Data): bidder's details, key people, fee percentages, and risk register items.
• Pricing Data Part C2: completed price list as per Option A.
• Tender validity: the offer remains open for acceptance until the end of the validity period stated in the Tender Data.

Submission method: Not stated in the extracted document. The closing time and submission address are not in the extracted text.

Preference point system: Not explicitly stated in the extracted text.

Evaluation stages: Not detailed in the extracted text.

Mandatory compliance:

• Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• Bidders must have a valid tax clearance (SARS TCS).
• B-BBEE status affects preference points.
• No CIDB grading is explicitly stated, but the work is construction-related and bidders should verify if a grading is required.

Evaluation of joint ventures:

• Joint ventures, consortia or groupings are jointly and severally liable for performance.
• The key person authorised to bind the grouping must be notified to the Service Manager within two weeks of the Contract Date.
• The composition of the grouping may not be altered without the Employer's written consent.

Scope of service:

• Provision of substation building maintenance services and tower foundation repairs.
• On an 'as and when' required basis (Task Order driven).
• Locations: KwaZulu-Natal and Free State Operating Units, Central East Cluster.

Contract structure:

• NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3), Option A — Priced contract with price list.
• Service period: 36 months.
• Service Information is in Part C3.1 (Employer's Service Information).

Pricing basis:

• Rates-based pricing; all rates must include all travel, subsistence, accommodation and preliminaries/general costs.
• The Service Manager may change sampling points at any site at their discretion.

Key people:

• The Contractor must identify key people in Contract Data Part C1.2b, including name, job, responsibilities, qualifications and experience.
• CVs must be submitted for each key person.

Contractor's plan:

• A first plan for acceptance must be submitted one month before the starting date.
• The plan must show how each price list item relates to operations on the plan.

No minimum years of experience or specific qualifications are stated in the extracted text.

Pricing is per TSC3 Option A — a priced contract with a price list.

• The Price List is in Part C2.2.
• Prices are rates-based; the offered total is calculated from rates and expected quantities.
• Items may be priced as lump sums or as rate x quantity, or as time-based items.
• All rates must be inclusive of travel, subsistence, accommodation, preliminaries and general costs.
• The Price List is not Service Information; it is only for pricing.
• Lump sum items are not adjusted for quantity changes; only a compensation event changes lump sum Prices.

Inflation adjustment:

• Rates may be adjusted using CPI after the anniversary of the contract, upon application and approval.

Pricing format:

• Option A: Priced contract with price list. Payment is based on lump sums or rates multiplied by quantities completed.
• Items priced as lump sums are not adjusted if quantities change; changes only via compensation events.
• The tender total is rates-based (not a fixed sum).
• Direct fee percentage: 10%. Subcontracted fee percentage: 10%.

Payment terms:

• Assessment interval: monthly, between the 25th day of each month.
• Payment period: within 4 weeks of the payment certificate.
• Interest on late payments: at the prime rate quoted by Standard Bank (for Rands) or LIBOR (for other currencies).
• Tax invoice: The contractor must submit a tax invoice within one week of receiving a payment certificate. The invoice must include Eskom's VAT number 4740101508. Late invoices delay payment and interest accrues from the delayed payment date.

Bonds/guarantees: Not specified in the extracted text.

Inflation adjustment:

• Option X1 applies. Rates can be adjusted using CPI after the anniversary of the contract, upon application and approval. Base date for indices is one month prior to the tender closing date.

CSD registration: Mandatory.

Tax clearance: Mandatory (SARS TCS).

B-bbee:

• Required for preference points.
• If the contractor's B-BBEE status changes during the contract, the contractor must notify the Employer within seven days and submit an updated certificate within thirty days.
• If the status decreases, the Employer may renegotiate or terminate the contract.
• Failure to notify may constitute grounds for termination.

Health and safety:

• The contractor must comply with the Construction Regulations 2014 under the Occupational Health & Safety Act. The Employer may appoint the contractor as 'Principal Contractor'.
• The contractor must comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.
• Asbestos: The employer's asbestos standard 32-303 applies. If asbestos is encountered, the contractor must stop work in the affected area until declared safe. Asbestos removal is by a registered asbestos contractor, appointed by the Employer at the Employer's expense.

Insurance:

• Contractor must provide insurances per Insurance Table A: replacement cost for damage to Employer's property, plant, materials and equipment not covered by the Employer's insurance, plus statutory liability for bodily injury/death.
• Employer provides specified insurances (Assets All Risk, Project, General & Public Liability, Environmental, Transport, Motor Fleet, Terrorism, Cyber) per Eskom's policy.

Cession, delegation and assignment: Not permitted without Employer's written consent.

Confidentiality: Contractor must not disclose contract information; images of the site require prior consent; rights in images vest in the Employer.

Ethics: No prohibited actions (corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, coercive, obstructive). The Employer may terminate for such actions without a court conviction.

Joint venture: Must be jointly and severally liable.

The contractor must:

• Comply with the Construction Regulations 2014 under the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• The Employer may appoint the contractor as 'Principal Contractor' for the Affected Property.
• The total of the Prices includes sufficient amount for proper compliance with all health & safety laws, regulations and procedures.
• Ensure subcontractors, employees and others under their direction comply.

Asbestos:

• The Employer ensures ambient air in work areas conforms to South African standards; OEL for asbestos is 0.2 fibres/ml (4-hour TWA) and 0.6 fibres/ml (10-minute TWA).
• If asbestos is identified, a risk assessment must be done, and if exposure above the action level, immediate control measures and air monitoring are required.
• Contractor's personnel may stop work and leave the contaminated area until declared safe.
• Removal and disposal of asbestos is done by a registered asbestos contractor at the Employer's expense.

The contractor must comply with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, rules and procedures under the contract. Subcontractors and others under the contractor's direction must also comply.

Asbestos handling and disposal must follow South African legislation.

Main Option: A (Priced contract with price list). Secondary options: X1 (price adjustment for inflation), X2 (changes in law), X17 (low service damages), X18 (limitation of liability), X19 (Task Order). Additional conditions Z1 to Z14 always apply.

Key terms:

• Contract period: 36 months. Starting date TBC.
• Law: South African law. Language: English.
• Period for reply: one week.
• A first plan for acceptance must be submitted one month before the starting date.
• Task Order programme must be submitted within one week of receiving a Task Order.
• Contractor prepares forecasts of total Prices at intervals no longer than 4 weeks.

Liability and damages:

• Contractor's liability for indirect/consequential loss limited to the value of the contract.
• For loss/damage to Employer's property, liability limited to R2 million (deductibles under Employer's Property Damage Asset Insurance).
• Total liability for all matters (other than excluded matters) limited to the total of the Prices.
• Excluded matters (unlimited liability): loss/damage to property (other than Employer's property, Plant/Materials), death/injury to persons, IP infringement.
• Liability ends six months after the end of the service period.

Dispute resolution:

• Adjudicator: selected from ICE-SA panel; if no agreement, appointed by AFSA.
• Tribunal: Arbitration per the Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) rules, held in KwaZulu-Natal.

Termination:

• If a business rescue order is granted against the Contractor, the Employer may terminate.
• Termination procedures per core clauses.

Employer's liability:

• Employer's liability for Contractor's indirect/consequential loss is R0.00.

Compensation events:

• Contractor must notify within 8 weeks of becoming aware, otherwise no change to Prices.

Cession/delegation: Not allowed without written consent.

Confidentiality obligations apply.

Images of the property require prior consent; all rights vest in Employer.

Ethics: Prohibited actions (corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, coercive, obstructive) can lead to termination.

Asbestos: Employer manages asbestos per standard; contractor may stop work in contaminated areas; removal by registered contractor at Employer's expense.

B-BBEE status change: Contractor must notify within 7 days, submit updated certificate within 30 days; decrease may lead to renegotiation or termination.

No specific evaluation criteria beyond the mandatory compliance and B-BBEE preference points are detailed in the extracted text.

The tender is for the establishment of an enabling agreement for substation building maintenance services and tower foundation repairs on an 'as and when' required basis in the KwaZulu-Natal and Free State operating units of the Central East Cluster.

The scope includes a comprehensive range of building works as detailed in the Bill of Quantities: alterations, earthworks, concrete, precast concrete, masonry, and associated finishings.

Work will be phased to allow uninterrupted operation of Eskom's daily activities.

The contractor must provide all necessary precautions to prevent damage to existing features and private property of Eskom employees; failure leads to recovered damages.

Eskom will not pay for quotes; the cost forms part of the service.

Subcontracting is not permitted unless approved in writing by the project manager.

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

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover.
• SBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule): firm prices for the project.
• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses any director or shareholder employed by the state or connected to Eskom.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims B-BBEE points under the PPPFA.
• SBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management Practices): discloses any previous non-compliance.
• SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination): certifies no collusion and independent pricing.
• Authority to Sign / Board Resolution: authorises the signatory to bind the bidder.
• Priced Bill of Quantities: all rates and items must be completed and submitted.

Disqualification risks:

• Not registered on the CSD or lacking a valid tax clearance.
• Altering, erasing, omitting or adding to the text or conditions of the Bill of Quantities. Any such change is ignored and the original text stands.
• Subcontracting without prior written approval from the project manager.

Evaluation is not detailed in the supplied documents. Tender is issued under the PPPFA preference point system (SBD 6.1), but the specific split (80/20 or 90/10) and minimum qualifying scores are not stated.

Bidders must be registered on the CSD and hold a valid tax clearance as a condition of award.

The following forms must be submitted for evaluation: SBD 6.1, SBD 6.2, SBD 4, SBD 8, SBD 9.

The work covers substation building maintenance and tower foundation repairs in the KwaZulu-Natal and Free State operating units of the Central East Cluster, on an 'as and when' required basis.

The Bill of Quantities includes, but is not limited to:

• Alterations: temporary barriers, removal of existing work (concrete, brickwork, doors, windows, roofs, floors, ceilings, partitions, joinery, ironmongery, metalwork, piping, sanitary fittings, glass, mirrors), building up openings, making good finishes, forming new openings through walls.
• Earthworks (provisional): demolition of paving, kerbs and fences; site clearance; removal of trees and stumps; excavation, filling and compaction to specified densities (e.g., 93% to 95% Mod AASHTO); soil poisoning; grassing; gabion and interlocking block retaining structures.
• Concrete, formwork and reinforcement: unreinforced and reinforced concrete (20 MPa and 25 MPa), formwork, movement joints, fabric reinforcement.
• Precast concrete: paving slabs, kerbing, fencing (palisade, security, razor wire), louvre doors, window surrounds.
• Masonry: brickwork in various sizes and classes, face brickwork, blockwork, paving bricks.

Work will be phased to allow uninterrupted operation of Eskom's daily activities.

The contractor must make good any damage to existing features or to Eskom employees' private property; costs recovered from the contractor.

Eskom will not pay for quotes; the cost of quoting forms part of the service.

The contractor must use the best quality materials and workmanship complying with latest SABS and, where not available, British Standards.

Counterfeit material must be replaced or re-applied at the contractor's own expense.

The contractor must supply water, electricity and lighting for the works at their own expense.

The contractor must provide transport for staff in a suitable vehicle with SABS-approved safety belts; no transporting staff on the rear of vehicles, and no tools in the same vehicle as employees.

Site must be kept clean daily; all rubbish and superfluous material removed to a registered dumping site, with certificates of dumped quantities.

Pricing format: Bill of Quantities with item rates; the contractor must submit rates for all items.

Dayworks labour rates must be stated for:

• Skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labour during normal working hours (Monday–Friday, 07:00–16:00).
• Skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labour outside normal hours (overtime up to 18:00 is classified as normal), weekends and public holidays.

Materials: if material is removed and taken away, a 10% salvage value is deducted from the project value.

Mark-up on materials not part of the contract: maximum 5%.

Tax invoice for external work attracts a mark-up based on value:

• Up to R10,000: 10%
• R10,001 – r50,000: 7%
• R50,001 – r100,000: 5%
• Above R100,000: 3%

Preliminaries and general (P&G):

• Maximum 6% of net value of work if the net value exceeds R50,000.
• Maximum 8% of net value of work if it does not exceed R50,000.
• The contractor cannot claim both P&G and transport/travelling.

Transport: paid from the contractor's declared office location (as per utility bill or lease) to site; maximum 2 return trips per week; no trip paid if a task is not completed due to contractor's own fault; travel time cannot be claimed as labour cost.

Penalties for late completion (per day, deducted from project total):

• R0 – r1,000: 30%
• R1,000.01 – R5,000: 20%
• R5,000.01 – R15,000: 10%
• Above R15,000: 5%

The successful bidder is deemed to be the 'mandatory' as defined by the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 85 of 1993, and is the 'Principal Contractor' and an Employer in their own right, with full duties under the Act.

No subcontracting is permitted unless approved in writing by the project manager.

Bidders must be registered on the CSD and hold a valid tax clearance (SARS TCS).

Local production and content requirements apply as per SBD 6.2, but no specific percentages are stated in the source.

The contractor must comply with the Eskom policy on handling and disposal of asbestos and asbestos-containing waste (Section 20 of the Environment Conservation Act 1989).

Health and safety requirements include:

• Provide a health and safety programme and plan specific to the works, implemented and maintained, audited monthly by Eskom.
• Appoint, in writing, a safety officer where relevant.
• Appoint, in writing, a full-time competent supervisor.
• Provide a construction programme and method statement.
• Provide a risk assessment by a competent person, forming part of the health and safety plan.
• Ensure all site entrants undergo health and safety induction, with written confirmation.
• Provide PPE to visitors and employees.
• Provide suitable transport for staff; no rear-of-vehicle transport; tools not in same vehicle.
• Use of construction equipment and plant restricted to trained, authorised operators; maintained and inspected daily.
• Comply with OHS Act for all mobile plant.
• Ensure site is arranged for safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles.
• Erect safety helmets and protective clothing for all workmen, employer's agents and visitors; erect warning notice boards.

No specific contact details are provided in the source document. Eskom's registered office: Megawatt Park, Maxwell Drive, Sunninghill ext.3, Sandton, Republic of South Africa. Postal address: P O Box 1091, Johannesburg 2000, SA.

Returnable documents: the signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) must accompany the bid. The NDA governs the handling of confidential information disclosed during the tender process.

Submission method: not stated in the source document.

Closing time: not stated in the source document.

Must sign and return the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with the bid. Must be a legal entity able to enter into a binding agreement. Must accept that all confidential information disclosed is proprietary to Eskom and must be protected. Must accept the 3-year confidentiality term after termination. Must accept that the agreement is governed by South African law. Must not disclose confidential information without prior written consent from Eskom.

Scope: provision of substation building maintenance services and tower foundation repairs on an 'as and when' required basis in the KwaZulu Natal and Free State Operating Units, Central East Cluster of Eskom.

Must be a legal entity capable of entering into a binding agreement. Must sign and return the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) as part of the bid submission. No specific B-BBEE, CIDB, tax, or other compliance requirements are stated in this document.

The Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) requires: the receiving party to protect confidential information using the same standard of care as for its own proprietary information, but no less than reasonable care; not to use confidential information for any purpose other than the project; to disclose it only to employees, agents, advisers, etc. on a need-to-know basis; to return or destroy all confidential material upon request, within 7 business days of such request. The confidentiality obligations endure for 3 years after termination of the relationship. A breach that is not remedied within 7 business days of written notice allows the disclosing party to seek all legal remedies, including urgent proceedings and damages. The agreement is governed by South African law. Neither party is obligated to proceed with any business relationship. The agreement contains no waiver of rights, and amendments must be in writing and signed by both parties.

The scope of work must be outlined as detailed in the Works Information of the NEC contract or relevant document.

Returnable documents:

• Eskom Supplier QM Category 4 Method Statement Template (240-126469599 Rev 2) must be completed, signed, and submitted with the bid.

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and hold a valid SARS tax clearance (or tax pin). The method statement template must be completed per the scope of work. No specific evaluation scoring or minimum qualifying score is stated in the available document.

The tender is for an enabling agreement for substation building maintenance services and tower foundation repairs on an as-and-when required basis. The available document is a generic method statement template; specific scope, quantities, and locations are not provided in the extracted text.

The method statement must include the supplier representative's name, designation, contact number, method statement title (as per tender/RFQ), date, client division/operating unit, tender/RFQ number, and a detailed description of the activity, referencing relevant documents/procedures and disciplines. It must list scope objectives, risks and mitigation actions, and any outsourcing or supplier selection and monitoring details.

The method statement must address how customer needs are identified and communicated, the skills and competencies required, the PPE and tools/equipment needed, organisational leadership and values, risk identification and mitigation, business improvement processes, data analysis for improvement, and stakeholder relationship management. The method statement template provides a framework for these elements.

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and hold a valid SARS tax clearance (or tax pin). No specific B-BBEE level, CIDB grading, or local content percentage is stated in the document.

Closing date: 27 November 2026 at 08:00 (per tender record; original document text references 27 April 1994, but that is an erroneous extraction and the record date is authoritative).

Returnable documents: The B-BBEE EME Sworn Affidavit must be completed, signed by the deponent and a Commissioner of Oaths, and submitted with the bid.

Bidder eligibility is limited to Exempted Micro Enterprises (EMEs) with annual total revenue of R10,000,000 or less, as declared in the sworn affidavit. The affidavit must specify B-BBEE ownership levels and designated group percentages, and is valid for 12 months from the date signed by the Commissioner of Oaths.

Eligibility: Must be an Exempted Micro Enterprise (EME) with annual total revenue of R10,000,000 or less.

B-BBEE evidence: A sworn affidavit (B-BBEE EME – General) is required, declaring Black ownership percentage, Black female ownership percentage, and Black designated group ownership percentage. The affidavit must be valid (not older than 12 months at submission).

This document is the Eskom eTendering System Suppliers Help Manual (Revision 3.0, dated 28 August 2023). It explains how suppliers register on the portal, reset passwords, and upload tender documents electronically. It does not describe the specific tender for substation building maintenance and tower foundation repairs.

The document contains no tender-specific dates. The tender record lists closing date as 2026-11-27T08:00:00.000Z but this is metadata, not document content.

No named contacts, phone numbers, or submission addresses are provided in the document. System support goes to the buyer responsible for the published tender (not named).

Submission is electronic only via the Eskom eTendering system; no manual or physical bid boxes are used.

• Method: online upload at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za
• Access requires a valid CSD number and prior registration on the portal.
• Uploads are categorised by file type (technical, commercial, finance).
• Each file must not exceed 50MB; the combined total of all files must not exceed 900MB.
• After adding all documents, the bidder must click 'Finalise and Close Submission' to lock the offer; the system records the exact submission time.
• A confirmation email with the submission ID is sent; keep it for future correspondence.
• Returnable forms are not listed in this document; the tender-specific returnables would appear in the full tender pack.

No evaluation criteria (price/functionality split, minimum scores, preference points system) are stated in this document.

The document is a general user manual for Eskom's eTendering portal; it contains no scope, deliverables, quantities or locations for this tender.

Compliance requirements in this document are limited to:

• A valid CSD (Central Supplier Database) number is mandatory to access the eTendering system.
• Bidders must register on the eTendering portal with verified email, cellphone, and OTP authentication.

The manual references 'selection and evaluation criteria' in explaining closed tenders, but gives no details on how this tender will be evaluated.

The affidavit is valid for 12 months from the date it is signed by the Commissioner of Oaths.

Closing date and time: 27 November 2026 at 08:00.

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

No contact information is stated in this document.

Returnable documents:

• Sworn affidavit (B-BBEE QSE General form) completed, signed and commissioned.
• The affidavit must state the enterprise's black ownership percentages, revenue band, and B-BBEE level.

Submission method, address and closing time are not stated in this document.

Eligibility for preference points:

• Bidders must be a Qualifying Small Enterprise (QSE) with annual total revenue between R10 million and R50 million, based on the latest financial year-end.
• Bidders must be at least 51% Black Owned (Level Two, 125% procurement recognition) or 100% Black Owned (Level One, 135% procurement recognition).
• The sworn affidavit must be submitted as part of the bid to claim these recognition levels.

The evaluation split and minimum qualifying score are not stated in this document.

This document is a B-BBEE sworn affidavit form for qualifying small enterprises. It does not contain technical specifications for the substation maintenance services.

Annual total revenue must be between R10 million and R50 million (based on latest financial year-end) for the enterprise to qualify as a QSE.

No bid security, guarantees, retention or payment terms are stated in this document.

B-BBEE: A sworn affidavit in the prescribed form is required. The enterprise must be at least 51% Black Owned (Level Two) or 100% Black Owned (Level One) to claim the stated recognition levels.

The affidavit must be commissioned and include:

• Black ownership percentages using the flow-through principle.
• Black female ownership percentage.
• Black designated group ownership percentage, with breakdown by youth, disabled, unemployed, rural, and military veterans.
• Revenue band confirmation.

Validity: 12 months from the date signed by the Commissioner of Oaths.

CSD registration, tax clearance and CIDB grading are not stated in this document.

The scope covers substation building maintenance and tower foundation repairs on an as-and-when basis across five zones in KwaZulu-Natal and Free State operating units (Central East Cluster). Five contractors will be appointed, one per zone. Work categories include bricklaying, plastering, waterproofing, painting, fencing, plumbing, glazing, door/window replacement, and gabion installation.

Closing date: 27 November 2026 at 10:00

• Clarification (non-compulsory) meeting: 10 November 2026 at 09:00, online via Microsoft Teams.
• Deadline for submitting clarification questions: 5 working days before tender closing (approximately 20 November 2026).
• Tender validity: 12 weeks from closing date.

Eskom Representative (for all queries and clarifications)

• Name: Anita Rickhoff
• Telephone: 031 710 5436
• Email: [email protected]

Fraud and corruption reporting (anonymous)

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

Microsoft Teams meeting details for clarification meeting:

• Join link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3619115412298188?p=aXOj0SxBO6KKQwJd6h
• Meeting ID: 361 911 541 229 818 8
• Passcode: VX6gf6eY
• Dial-in: +27 21 834 0825,,739000821# (Cape Town) or +27 21 834 0825,,493081849#
• Phone conference ID: 739 000 821# (or 493 081 849#)

Submission method: electronic only, uploaded via the Eskom e-Tendering site (https://eTendering.eskom.co.za).

• Upload documents under the folders: Technical, Commercial, and Other.
• Maximum upload size: 500 MB per document; total submission limited to 4 GB.
• No compressed (zip) files accepted.
• No hard copies accepted.
• If a tender is resubmitted, only the latest version is considered; earlier submissions are void.
• Ensure the submission status is marked as complete.
• Late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.

Returnable forms (must be completed, signed, and submitted):

• Annexure A – Authorization form: authorises the signatory to bid.
• Annexure B – Acknowledgement form: acknowledges Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements.
• Annexure C – Tenderer's particulars: provides the bidder's details.
• Annexure D – Integrity Declaration form: declares ethical bidding and no conflict of interest.
• Annexure E1-E4 – Local Content Declarations (only if designated materials are included): provide evidence of local production and content.
• Annexure E – SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): the offer cover page; must be completed and signed.
• Annexure F – SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims B-BBEE preference points.
• Annexure G – SBD 4 (Bidders Disclosure): discloses any interest or connection with the state.
• Annexure H – Acknowledgement form (e-Tendering training confirmation).

Mandatory returnables submitted with the tender (non-compliance means disqualification unless within 5 working days):

• All eligibility criteria met.
• Price List must be priced in full and submitted in PDF format (Excel voluntary).
• SBD 1, SBD 6.1, SBD 4, Integrity Declaration, and acknowledgement forms.

Documents required at contract award (not at closing):

• CSD registration (valid MAAA number).
• SBD 6.2 and Annexures E2, E3, E4 (local content).
• Valid proof of CIDB registration at grade 3GB or higher; if not available at closing, must be provided within 21 working days of request.

Evaluation follows three-stage process:

1. Step 1 – Basic compliance/commercial evaluation: mandatory returnables, eligibility, and complete pricing are checked. Failure means disqualification.
2. Step 2 – Functionality (technical) evaluation:

• NHBRC registration: 25% of marks (provide certificate).
• Trade-tested installation electrician with three-phase supplier COC (employed by tendering company): 25%.
• Minimum of 2 logbooks for 2 x 4LDV vehicles, or letter from bona fide leasing company: 10%.
• References for listed work categories: 40% (total 100%).
• Minimum functionality score required: 80% of the 40% reference score (32 points) is needed to pass functionality overall, and the technical evaluation is failed if total score is less than 92%.
• Categories covered by references: Bricklaying, plastering, waterproofing, painting, fencing (diamond mesh and steel palisade), plumbing, glazing, repair/replace doors and windows including frames, install gabions (site preparation, foundation, geotextiles, compacting). A single reference covering multiple categories is acceptable.

3. Step 3 – Price and preference (PPPFA 80/20):

• Price scored out of 80 points.

• Preference (specific goals) scored out of 20 points.

• Total points = price + preference; contract awarded to highest total.

• Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetic errors, excluding contingencies, and adjusted for acceptable variations. Unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts not considered in scoring but applied at payment.

• If fewer than 5 contractors are successful, Eskom may award to responsive bidders and may consider a bidder for more than one zone if capacity allows (minimum two teams required per zone).

• Bidders must price the entire price list; partial bids are disqualified.

Scope of work: provision of substation building maintenance services and tower foundation repairs on an 'as and when' required basis across five defined zones.

Zones and required coverage:

• Pietermaritzburg (KZN)
• Empangeni (KZN)
• Newcastle (KZN)
• Bethlehem (FS)
• Bloemfontein (FS)

Key requirements:

• Contractor must have a minimum CIDB grading of 3GB or higher.
• Contractor must have a minimum of two authorised persons (one per team) with LV/HV Regulations available per zone.
• Each contractor appointed to one zone; Eskom may reassign works to another contractor if performance fails.
• Transport costs reimbursed only for travel beyond a 60 km round trip from the home centre (Area Offices at Pietermaritzburg, Empangeni, Newcastle in KZN; Bethlehem & Bloemfontein in FS).
• Works include: bricklaying, plastering, waterproofing, painting, fencing (diamond mesh and steel palisade), plumbing, glazing, repair/replacement of doors and windows with frames, and installation of gabions (site preparation, foundation, geotextiles, compacting).
• Contract will be an NEC3 Term Service Contract.

Skills development approach:

• Tenderer must participate directly in developing candidate skills; may use supply network or SETA-accredited training providers.
• Skills list: N4/N5/N6 Civil or Electrical Engineering (FET/TVET college).
• Obligation: 1 skill per R3,000,000 invoiced.
• Tenderer bears full cost of skills development; no financial contribution from Eskom.

Method statements are required for environmentally significant activities (as part of environmental management plan).

Price List must be priced in full; partial bids disqualified.

Price List submitted in PDF format; Excel submission voluntary.

Prices evaluated as per Step 1 compliance and Step 3 price scoring (out of 80 points).

Evaluation of price: inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetic errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for acceptable variations, and considers net present value, price adjustment factors, exchange rate fluctuations, and risk parameters.

Unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts not considered in evaluation but applied at payment.

Contract type: NEC3 Term Service Contract with 'as and when' basis.

Transport costs paid only for round trips exceeding 60 km from home centre.

Pricing format:

• Price List must be priced in its entirety; partial pricing disqualified.
• Price List to be submitted in PDF format; Excel optional.
• Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetic errors, excluding contingencies.

Payment terms:

• Contracts valued below R50 million (incl. VAT): Eskom pays within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoice.
• Contracts valued above R50 million (incl. VAT): Eskom pays within 60 days.

Performance security:

• If a performance bond or demand guarantee is required, bidders must select at least two financial institutions from the approved list (ABSA, DBSA, FirstRand, Investec, Land Bank, Nedbank, Standard Bank). No amount is stated.

Financial evaluation (at contract award stage):

• Provide Public Interest Score (PIS) calculation; specify whether AFS were internally or externally prepared, and whether owner-managed.
• Latest approved annual financial statements (AFS) not older than 18 months from year-end, including comparative figures, signed director's/member's report, and appropriate compiled/reviewed/audit report.
• For unaudited companies: provide ITA34C income tax assessments for current and previous years; turnover must match income statement.
• AFS must include balance sheet, income statement, changes in equity, cash flows, and notes; notes must break down receivables/payables, interest-bearing liabilities, and director/member loans.
• Draft or unsigned financial statements not accepted.

Payment and evaluation notes:

• Prices not read out publicly.
• Eskom reserves right to negotiate with preferred bidders if prices not market-related.

Eligibility:

• Must not be under any restriction from Eskom, National Treasury, or on the Tender Defaulters list.
• Must not have nationality of a sanctioned country.
• Must not submit more than one tender unless as part of a joint venture/consortium that explicitly states joint and several liability.
• Must not have a conflict of interest (e.g., common controlling partners or relationships that allow access to other bids).
• Must not be signed by an unauthorised person.
• Must not subcontract 100% of the scope.
• Must be registered on CSD (valid MAAA number).
• Must have a valid SARS tax clearance.
• Must have a CIDB grading of 3GB or higher.

B-bbee:

• Preference points claimed via SBD 6.1; evaluation uses PPPFA 80/20 system (price 80, preference 20).
• Bidders must provide valid B-BBEE certificate or affidavit depending on revenue.
• B-BBEE certificate must be issued by SANAS-accredited verification agency, or sworn/CIPC affidavit for EMEs/QSEs.

Safety and environmental compliance (contract award stage):

• Signed acknowledgement of Eskom OHS legal and other requirements (Annexure B).
• Company organogram approved by CEO/MD.
• Health and Safety Plan addressing project OHS risks, signed by CEO/MD.
• Detailed OHS costing (not lump sum).
• Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA) including driving, signed by CEO/Director.
• Valid COIDA letter of good standing.
• OHS policy signed by CEO, complying with OHS Act Section 7.
• Proof of training/appointments for: Section 17 Health and Safety Representative, GSR 3(4) First Aid, CR 29(h&i) Fire Fighters, CR 9(1) Risk Assessor, CR 8(7) Construction Supervisor (with Supervision Certificate and MV/LV line construction), CR 8(5) Safety Officer (SACPCMP registered), CR 10(1) Fall Protection Planner, Fall Rescuer, GAR 9(2) Incident Investigator, CR 13(1) Competent Person for Excavation, CR 28(a) Stacking and Storage Supervisor.
• Medical fitness certificates (minimum 3 workers).
• Fall Protection Plan with rescue plan, signed by fall protection planner and CEO/MD.
• Substance abuse procedure/policy signed by CEO/MD.
• Environmental Management Plan (for high-risk work) incl. waste management, environmental induction, incident management, emergency planning, method statements for significant impacts, competency, and communication.
• Environmental costing (high-risk) as detailed breakdown.
• Environmental aspects and impacts identification with methodology.
• Environmental (or SHE/SHEQ) policy signed by owner/CEO/MD.
• Environmental competency evidence: CVs and certificates for Environmental Officer, Environmental Control Officer, and/or incident investigators as applicable.

Refer to complianceRequirements for full list of safety returnables.

Specific safety documents required:

• Annexure B acknowledgement of Eskom OHS requirements.
• Company organogram signed by CEO/MD.
• Health and Safety Plan for project scope, signed by CEO/MD.
• Detailed OHS costing (broken down, not lump sum).
• Baseline OHS Risk Assessment including driving.
• Valid COIDA letter of good standing.
• OHS policy signed by CEO (OHS Act Section 7).
• Training certificates and appointment letters for listed competencies (Section 17 rep, first aid, fire fighting, risk assessor, construction supervisor, safety officer, fall protection planner, fall rescuer, incident investigator, excavation competent person, stacking/storage supervisor).
• Medical fitness certificates (minimum 3).
• Fall Protection Plan with rescue plan.
• Substance abuse procedure/policy signed by CEO/MD.

Environmental requirements (high-risk categories):

• Signed acknowledgement of Eskom SHE rules (Annexure B).
• Environmental Management Plan addressing waste management, environmental induction, incident management, emergency planning, management structure, method statements for significant impacts, compliance approach, competency, training, communication.
• Detailed environmental costing (not lump sum) for high-risk work.
• Identification of environmental aspects and impacts with methodology.
• Environmental (or SHE/SHEQ) policy signed by owner/CEO/MD committing to compliance and duty of care.
• Environmental competency evidence: CVs and certificates for Environmental Officer, Environmental Control Officer, or incident investigators.
• These are contractual requirements to be submitted, not necessarily at closing.

Contract type: NEC3 Term Service Contract.

Eligibility restrictions:

• Bidders must not be subject to international sanctions.
• Only one tender per bidder unless as joint venture/consortium with joint and several liability.
• Must not have a conflict of interest with other bidders or Eskom.
• Must not subcontract 100% of the scope.

Payment terms as listed in financialRequirements.

Performance security: may be required in form of performance bond or demand guarantee from an Eskom-approved financial institution (list provided).

Eskom may reallocate work between zones if a contractor underperforms.

Skills development obligation:

• Successful tenderer must deliver on 1 skill (from N4/N5/N6 Civil/Electrical Engineering FET/TVET) for every R3,000,000 invoiced.
• Candidates must be from Free State or KwaZulu-Natal, representative of SA demographics.
• Cost of skills development borne by tenderer; Eskom contributes nothing.
• Excludes Eskom employees and registered learners.

Additional to standard evaluation:

• Functionality (Step 2) includes NHBRC registration (25%), trade-tested electrician with COC (25%), vehicle logbooks or leasing letter (10%), and references (40%).
• Minimum functionality score required: 80% of reference score (32 points) and overall technical score of at least 92%.
• After functionality, price and preference scored per zone using 80/20.
• If a bidder is highest ranked in more than one zone, they get first choice of zone.
• If fewer than five successful bidders, Eskom may award to responsive bidders and may assign more than one zone to a bidder with sufficient capacity.

The tender covers substation building maintenance and tower foundation repairs on an 'as and when' required basis in the KwaZulu Natal and FS Operating Units of the Central East Cluster. This part of the document sets out the mandatory OHS returnables.

Returnable documents (all OHS tender returnables must be submitted with the bid):

• Annexure B: signed acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements.
• Organogram: names and appointment references, approved by CEO/MD.
• Health and Safety Plan: address project risks, aligned with health and safety specification, include next review date, signed by CEO/MD.
• Detailed OHS costing: broken down, not lump sum, based on overall scope.
• Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA): methodology provided, driving risks included, next review date, signed by CEO/Director.
• COIDA letter of good standing (or equivalent): valid and stating the relevant services (maintenance/construction works).
• OHS policy: signed by CEO, compliant with OHS Act Section 7, next review date.
• OHS competency certificates and appointment letters: for Section 17 Health and Safety Representative, GSR 3(4) First Aid Training, CR 29(h&i) Fire Fighters, CR 9(1) Risk Assessor, CR 8(7) Construction Supervisor with MV/LV line Construction supervision certificate, CR 8(5) Safety Officer (registered with SACPCMP), CR 10(1) Fall Protection Planner/Developer, Fall Rescuer training certificate, GAR 9(2) Incident Investigator, CR 13(1) Competent Person for Excavation Work, and CR28(a) Stacking and Storage Supervisor.
• Medical fitness certificates (including Annexure 3): done by Occupational Health Practitioner/Nurse/Doctor, minimum of 3.
• Fall Protection Plan as per CR10: include rescue plan and fall risks, next review date, signed by fall protection planner and CEO/MD.
• Substance abuse procedure or policy: signed by CEO/MD.

Disqualification risk: Failure to provide any mandatory returnable may lead to disqualification. The OHS representative's recommendation (Recommended/Not Recommended) is part of the evaluation.

Evaluation is high-risk. The OHS Tender Evaluation Template (Annexure C1, Document Identifier 240-77471651 Rev 3) is used to assess the completeness and adequacy of OHS returnables. Each item is marked Y (Yes), N (No) or N/A (Not applicable). The OHS representative's overall recommendation (Recommended/Not Recommended) forms part of the evaluation. No price/functionality split or preference point percentages are stated in this document.

Scope of work: Substation Building Maintenance services and Tower Foundation repairs for the PMB and EMP areas in the KwaZulu Natal and FS Operating Units, Central East Cluster. Services are required on an 'as and when' basis under an enabling agreement. The document focuses on OHS requirements for this high-risk work.

Mandatory OHS returnables include a signed acknowledgement of OHS legal requirements (Annexure B), an approved organogram, a project-specific Health and Safety Plan, detailed OHS costing (broken down), a Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA) including driving risks, a valid COIDA letter of good standing, an OHS policy (OHS Act Section 7), medical fitness certificates (minimum 3), a Fall Protection Plan with rescue plan, and a substance abuse policy. Required competency certification and appointments: Section 17 Health and Safety Representative, GSR 3(4) First Aid, CR 29(h&i) Fire Fighters, CR 9(1) Risk Assessor, CR 8(7) Construction Supervisor (MV/LV line), CR 8(5) Safety Officer (SACPCMP registered), CR 10(1) Fall Protection Planner/Developer, Fall Rescuer, GAR 9(2) Incident Investigator, CR 13(1) Competent Person for Excavation Work, and CR28(a) Stacking and Storage Supervisor. All documents must be signed and include the next review date where required.

Annexure C1 is the OHS Tender Evaluation Template (High risk), Document Identifier 240-77471651 Rev 3. Each OHS returnable is assessed for completeness (Y/N/NA). The OHS representative's overall recommendation (Recommended/Not Recommended) is part of the evaluation.

Returnable documents (SDL&I checklist):

• SDL&I Bidders Document: completed and signed.
• SBD 6.2: Declaration for Local Production and Content.
• Annexure C, Annexure D, Annexure E: as specified in the tender pack.
• If subcontracting is planned: proof of subcontracting agreement(s).
• All documents must be completed and signed for submission.

Eligibility and evaluation requirements:

• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration is required.
• Valid SARS tax clearance (TCS / tax pin) is required.
• Valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS-accredited) or sworn affidavit (EME) or CIPC-issued certificate (EME) is required.
• CIPC registration is required.
• Identity documents of all shareholders and share certificates (where applicable) must be provided.
• Latest financial statements corresponding to the financial date on the sworn affidavit are required.
• A valid B-BBEE certificate is also required for each subcontractor.

Required compliance documents:

• Valid B-BBEE certificate issued by a SANAS-accredited verification agency, or a valid sworn affidavit, or a B-BBEE certificate issued by CIPC for EME companies.
• CIPC registration document.
• Identity documents of shareholder(s).
• Share certificate(s), where applicable.
• Latest financial statements corresponding to the financial date reflected on the sworn affidavit.
• SBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content).
• Annexure C, Annexure D, Annexure E.
• If subcontracting: proof of subcontracting agreement(s) and valid B-BBEE certificate(s) for subcontractor(s).

The document is a guideline for calculating local content in tenders, as required by SATS 1286:2011. It covers definitions, how to compute local content, and the completion of Declarations C, D and E. Declaration C must be submitted with the tender by the closing date and time; the authority may request Declarations D and E as well. If the tender is successful, these declarations must be updated continuously with actual values throughout the contract.

Department of Trade and Industry (the dti)

• Telephone: +27 12 394 9500
• Customer Contact Centre local: 0861 843 384
• International: +27 12 394 9500
• Website: www.thedti.gov.za

Address:

the dti Campus

77 Meintjies Street

Sunnyside

Pretoria, 0002

Private Bag X84, PRETORIA, 0001

Returnable documents:

• Annexure C (Local Content Declaration – Summary Schedule) must be submitted with the tender by the closing date and time.
• Declarations D (Imported Content Declaration – Supporting Schedule) and E (Local Content Declaration – Supporting Schedule) must be completed; the tender authority may request their submission.

Submission requirements:

• All declarations must be completed in accordance with the guidance document.
• Failure to submit Annexure C by the closing deadline may render the bid non-responsive.

Local content evaluation:

• Bidders must calculate local content in accordance with SATS 1286:2011.
• Local content percentage = (tender price - imported content) / tender price, expressed as a percentage.
• If information on the origin of components, parts or materials is not available, it is deemed imported content.
• Bidders must provide all required information on Annexure C, including tender number, description, designated products, tender authority, entity name, exchange rate, and specified local content percentage.

The guidance document explains how to calculate local content for goods, services and works, using components/materials/services, in line with SATS 1286:2011 Annexure A and B. It consists of a written guideline and three declarations (C, D, and E) that must be completed where local content requirements apply.

Quality management for local content calculation includes ensuring verifiable evidence of imported content, such as commercial invoices and bills of entry, and compliance with SATS 1286:2011.

Local content compliance:

• Bidders must differentiate between imported content and local content.
• Imported content includes products imported directly by the tenderer, or by a third party and supplied to the tenderer.
• Evidence of imported content (e.g., commercial invoices, bills of entry) must be verifiable and pertain to the tender as a whole.
• Exemptions to imported content, if any, are granted by the dti; evidence must be provided and included in Annexure D.
• Bidders must obtain Declaration D from all third parties supplying imported content.

The total local content value (E13) must correspond with field C24 on Annexure C. This requirement applies for the duration of the contract, and declarations must be kept up to date.

The required service is substation building maintenance and tower foundation repairs, on an as-and-when basis, for the KwaZulu-Natal and Free State operating units of the Central East Cluster. This enabling agreement means call-offs will be made as needs arise. No further technical description is available in the extract.

Closing date: 27 November 2026 at 08:00 (South African Standard Time, GMT+2).

• Site visit/clarification meeting: attendance is compulsory if stipulated as such in the Tender Data; failure to attend results in disqualification. Date, time and venue are stated in the Tender Data (not available in this extract).

Eskom Representative (name, email and telephone not stated in the extract).

• All communication must be directed to the Eskom Representative only, in writing.
• Submission: via Eskom Tender Bulletin (E-tendering page).
• Tender address, tender box and postal address: stated in the Tender Data (not available in this extract).

Submission method: e-tendering via the Eskom Tender Bulletin site on the Eskom E-tendering page. No tender box submissions permitted for e-tendering. Tenders must be uploaded and finalised before the closing date and time.

• All submissions must be in English. Written tenders must be completed in ink, not pencil.
• The original tender and one complete copy must be submitted in paper form, each in separate packages marked "ORIGINAL" and "COPY", then sealed together in an outer package marked "Confidential" with the Eskom address, tender number, tenderer's name, physical address, email and contact telephone number. Failure to submit either the original or the copy results in disqualification.
• Every page/alteration must be initialled by all signatories. Corrections may not be made with correction fluid or tape.
• The tender must be signed. The signatory will be held liable for the tender.
• Returnable forms required by closing date and time (all must be completed, signed and valid for the entire validity period):
• Acknowledgement Form: confirms receipt of tender documents and states whether the tender is for the whole or part of the scope.
• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses any connection to the state or Eskom; false declarations disqualify.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims B-BBEE points under the PPPFA.
• SBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content): required if local content applies.
• SBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management Practices).
• SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination): certifies no collusion or price disclosure.
• SDL&I Undertaking: must be completed and submitted no later than contract award; failure means the tender will not be considered for award.
• Proof of authority to act as agent, if applicable: authenticated copy required as a returnable.
• Late tenders are not accepted, regardless of reason. Proof of posting/courier delivery is not proof of delivery.
• Eskom will not assume responsibility for misplacement if the outer package is not sealed or marked correctly.
• All communication must be directed in writing to the Eskom Representative only.
• Tenders must be held valid for acceptance until contract award, and extended upon Eskom's request; refusal to extend excludes the tenderer.

Evaluation stages and thresholds:

• Basic compliance: tenders failing to submit the original tender and the required copy are disqualified.
• Mandatory returnables: failure to submit any mandatory document by closing date and time disqualifies the tender.
• Pre-qualification criteria (if stipulated in the Tender Data): must be met. Criteria are not measured twice across stages (no double dipping).
• Functionality: if applied, tenderers must meet the minimum threshold stated in the Tender Data to proceed.
• Financial analysis: Eskom assesses the financial risk of each tenderer; if no acceptable mitigating factors exist, the tenderer may be disqualified from award.
• Price evaluation: uses criteria in the Tender Data (e.g., CPA, FOREX exposure, discounts).
• B-BBEE and Specific Goals scoring: per the 80/20 or 90/10 PPPFA system. If B-BBEE evidence is missing or invalid, the tenderer scores zero on preference points but is not disqualified (if otherwise responsive).
• Ranking: price and Specific Goals scores are added and tenderers ranked highest to lowest.
• A tender may be awarded to a bidder not scoring highest only if Objective Criteria (as defined in the PPPFA s 2(1)(f)) are stipulated in the Invitation. Functionality and B-BBEE scorecard elements cannot be used as Objective Criteria.
• No minimum qualifying score was stated in the available document.

Scope: provision of substation building maintenance services and tower foundation repairs on an "as and when required" basis.

• Operating units: KwaZulu-Natal and Free State, in the Central East Cluster.
• Contract type: enabling agreement (framework) for services.
• No quantities, detailed specifications, service levels, or delivery locations are stated in the available document.

Quality requirements are not detailed in the available text. General SHEQ (safety, health, environment and quality) systems, policies and capabilities must be demonstrated at closing or contract award. Specific quality standards or certifications (e.g., ISO) are not stated.

Pricing rules:

• Include all duties, taxes (incl. VAT) and levies in the rates and prices, applicable 14 days before closing.
• Prices must be fixed for the contract duration, not subject to adjustment except as stated in the Tender Data.
• Submit prices in South African Rand, using the stipulated exchange rate and base date.
• If a bill of quantities or pricing schedule applies, arithmetical errors will be corrected as per standard rules (amount in words prevails; line-item totals prevail over unit rates; tenderer must confirm or accept corrections).
• Eskom may evaluate price using factors such as CPA, FOREX, commodity exposure, discounts, technical adjustment, PV and forecasted invoicing rates.
• Financial analysis: Eskom assesses the financial risk of the tenderer; if the risk is too high, the tenderer may not be considered for award.
• No specific payment schedule, retention, or advance amounts were stated in the available document.

Pricing format:

• Rates and prices must be fixed for the contract duration, not subject to adjustment except as stated in the Tender Data.
• Prices must be submitted in South African Rand, unless instructed otherwise.
• Prices must include all duties, taxes (including VAT) and levies applicable 14 days prior to closing.
• Any exchange rate and base date must follow the Invitation to Tender.

Insurance:

• Eskom's insurance may not cover the full risk; bidders should obtain professional advice.

Security for performance:

• Where required, tenderers must name at least two financial institutions they intend to approach for the security. Eskom may reject unsuitable institutions.
• No bid security, retention, payment terms, or turnover thresholds were stated in the available document.

Eligibility:

• Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have a valid tax clearance (SARS TCS or tax pin).
• Must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies.
• Must not misrepresent or falsify any information; disputes or fraud lead to disqualification and possible suspension up to 10 years.
• Must not subcontract 100% of the scope; such tenders are disqualified.

B-bbee:

• Proof of B-BBEE level (certificate, CSD number or CSD report) must be submitted at closing if it is a pre-qualification criterion; otherwise, failing to provide it scores zero on preference points.
• Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required (per EME/QSE thresholds). Fraud or fronting is reported to the B-BBEE Commission.

CIDB:

• If CIDB grading is stipulated, must be registered at closing or be able to register within 21 working days. Proof of registration is mandatory at closing if applicable; otherwise proof of application may suffice at closing, with final printout required by award.
• Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG) apply to contracts of 12 months or more: service contracts of R5 million+, or construction contracts graded 7 or higher.
• Contract Participation Goals (CPG) apply to construction contracts in GB and CE classes, of at least 6 months duration, with at least 25% subcontracting.

Local content:

• Must submit designated materials and thresholds information no later than contract award; failure excludes the tender from award.

Sheq:

• Must provide proof of safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) systems, policies and capabilities at closing. All SHEQ costs must be included in the tender.

Legislation:

• Must comply with relevant legislation including PPPFA, CIDB regulations, COIDA, OHS Act, B-BBEE Codes, and Eskom SHEQ requirements.

SHEQ compliance:

• Tenderers must provide proof to Eskom's satisfaction that safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) systems, policies and capabilities are in place at the closing date or at contract award.
• All SHEQ costs and associated personnel must be included in the tender.
• Must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and other applicable legislation.
• Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG) apply to contracts of 12 months or more, and Contract Participation Goals (CPG) to certain construction contracts as specified in the CIDB standards.

Contract formation and obligations:

• Eskom may accept or reject any tender, in whole or in part, and may cancel the tender at any time before contract conclusion.
• Eskom may enter into mandated negotiations with selected tenderers in line with its procurement policies.
• The tender process is governed by the Standard Conditions of Tender and Tender Data; these do not form part of the contract, but the Invitation documents and returnables may.
• A tender must be held valid until acceptance; if validity expires before award, the process concludes without award.
• Confidentiality: all matters related to the procurement must be kept confidential; tender documents may be used only for preparing the tender.
• The successful tenderer must sign the Form of Agreement.
• Eskom may require cataloguing information and labelling of materials after award; a pricing line item for cataloguing may be required, which Eskom pays for.
• Eskom is not liable for any losses incurred by tenderers during the process.

Additional evaluation notes:

• Tenderers must upload accessible, non-corrupt PDF/Excel documents for evaluation; corrupt files are the tenderer's responsibility.
• If functionality is a criterion, a minimum threshold must be met to proceed.
• No double counting of criteria across phases.
• B-BBEE level is scored as per the CSD report or certificate/affidavit; fraudulent or expired documents lead to zero preference points but not disqualification (unless pre-qualification requires it).
• Specific Goals: if not met or supporting documents are missing by closing, the tenderer scores zero for that component but is not disqualified.
• Reverse e-auction may be used if indicated; in that case the tender must not include prices.

Closing date: 27 November 2026

Closing time: 10h00

Fraud and corruption hotline: 0800 11 2722

Fraud and corruption email: [email protected]

Submission method and address not stated in this part of the tender.

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

• Annexure B (Acknowledgment of Eskom SHE rules and requirements): signed and attached.
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard certificate.
• An environmental (or SHE/SHEQ) policy signed by the company owner, CEO or MD.
• For high-risk scope: a detailed Environmental Management Plan as set out in the tender, detailed costing for environmental management (itemised, not a lump sum), and CVs or certificates for environmental personnel (e.g. Environmental Officer, Environmental Control Officer, Incident Investigator).

Environmental requirements will be assessed, with scoring per requirement as:

• 0 = document not submitted or submitted but not meeting minimum requirements.
• 1 = document submitted and content satisfies minimum requirements.

Two separate assessment sets are provided, referred to as High Categories and Part B. Each set must be approved for the tender to proceed.

Pre-requisites and scoring criteria include:

• Annexure B signed and submitted.
• Environmental Management Plan covering waste management (reduction, re-use, recycling, disposal), environmental induction, environmental incident management, emergency planning for environmental incidents.
• Evidence of professional registration of environmental resources, responsible and accountable personnel.
• Method statements for activities with significant environmental impacts.
• Approach to compliance with environmental obligations.
• Environmental competency, training and appointments.
• Environmental communication and awareness.
• For high-risk scope: detailed (broken-down) costing for environmental management.
• For medium and high risk: identification, assessment and control of environmental aspects and impacts.
• For all: an environmental (or SHE/SHEQ) policy signed by owner/CEO/MD committing to environmental compliance obligations and duty of care.
• For high-risk scope: environmental competency with CVs and qualifications.
• ISO 14001 certificate is required.

Method statements must be provided for activities with significant environmental impacts, illustrating how environmental impacts and risks are managed. Bidders must also show their approach to ensuring compliance with environmental compliance obligations, and demonstrate environmental management structure, professional registration of environmental resources, environmental competency, training, appointments, and environmental communication and awareness.

Bidders must comply with an environmental compliance assessment as part of the tender evaluation. This includes a signed Annexure B, an ISO 14001 certificate, an environmental policy signed by the company owner/CEO/MD, and for high-risk work, detailed environmental costing and environmental competency documentation.

Bidders must identify activities that may have an environmental impact and set out the controls they will implement during contract execution. An environmental (or SHE/SHEQ) policy signed by the company owner, CEO or MD is required, committing to compliance with environmental obligations and duty of care. A signed acknowledgment of Eskom's SHE rules and requirements (Annexure B) must be submitted.

The Environmental Management Plan must as a minimum address waste management (reduction, re-use, recycling, disposal), environmental induction, environmental incident management, and emergency planning for environmental incidents. For high-risk work, bidders must submit detailed environmental costing broken down, not as a lump sum. CVs and qualifications for environmental roles such as Environmental Officer, Environmental Control Officer, and Incident Investigator are required. ISO 14001 certificate is required.

The tender is for the establishment of an enabling agreement for substation building maintenance services and tower foundation repairs, on an as-and-when required basis, in the KwaZulu-Natal and Free State operating units of the Central East Cluster, classified as high-risk work.

Returnable documents:

• Annexure B: signed acknowledgement of Eskom's SHE rules and requirements.
• Costing for environmental management, if applicable, must be itemised, not a lump sum.
• CVs and qualifications of environmental personnel (high-risk work only).
• ISO 14001 certificate, if claiming that compliance path.

Evaluation is pass/fail on the scoring card.

Scoring:

• 0 = document not submitted or fails to meet minimum requirements.
• 1 = document submitted and meets minimum requirements.

Scoring card Part A (high-risk):

• Annexure B signed (prerequisite).
• Environmental Management Plan addressing waste, induction, incident management, emergency planning, and management structure with professionally registered environmental resource.
• Method statements for activities with significant impacts.
• Approach to compliance with environmental obligations.
• Environmental competency, training, and appointments.
• Environmental communication and awareness.
• Detailed (itemised) costing for environmental management.
• Identification and assessment of environmental aspects and impacts for medium/high-risk.
• Environmental (or SHE/SHEQ) policy signed by Company Owner/CEO/MD.
• CVs and certificates for Environmental Officer, Environmental Control Officer, and incident investigator(s).

Scoring card Part B (alternative):

• Annexure B signed.
• Valid ISO 14001 certificate.

Scope: substation building maintenance and tower foundation repairs in KwaZulu-Natal and Free State operating units (Central East Cluster).

Environmental management requirements include:

• Waste management (reduction, re-use, recycling, disposal).
• Environmental induction.
• Environmental incident management.
• Emergency planning for environmental incidents.
• Environmental management structure, with professionally registered environmental resources.
• Method statements for significant-impact activities.
• Environmental communication and awareness.
• Identification, assessment and control of environmental aspects and impacts.
• Environmental policy signed by Company Owner/CEO/MD, committing to compliance and duty of care.

Method statements must cover activities with significant environmental impacts, describing methodology and approach to manage impacts and risks. The approach must show how compliance with environmental obligations will be ensured. Environmental competency, training, appointments, communication, and awareness must be addressed. Costing for environmental management must be itemised, not lump sum.

For high-risk work, detailed (itemised) costing for environmental management must be provided, not a lump sum.

Bidders must sign Annexure B acknowledging Eskom's SHE rules.

Bidders must either hold a valid ISO 14001 certificate or comply with the detailed Part A environmental management requirements.

For high-risk work, environmental competency is required (e.g., Environmental Officer, Environmental Control Officer, incident investigator).

Environmental management plan must cover waste management, environmental induction, incident management, emergency planning, and a management structure with professionally registered environmental personnel. Method statements are required for activities with significant environmental impacts. The plan must address compliance obligations, competency, training, appointments, and communication. For high-risk work, detailed itemised costing for environmental management is required. Environmental aspects and impacts must be identified, assessed, and controlled, with methodology and controls. An environmental (or SHE/SHEQ) policy signed by the Company Owner/CEO/MD is required, committing to compliance and duty of care. For high-risk work, provide CVs and qualifications for environmental officers, control officers, and incident investigators. Acceptance path: either ISO 14001 certificate or compliance with the above requirements.

The tender covers substation building maintenance and tower foundation repairs, performed on an as-and-when required basis across the KwaZulu-Natal and Free State operating units in Eskom's Central East Cluster.

Substation building maintenance and tower foundation repairs on an as-and-when required basis across the KwaZulu-Natal and Free State operating units.

Major work categories include:

• Daywork rates: unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled labour (painter, bricklayer, plasterer, carpenter, locksmith, welder, tiler) during normal hours (07:00–16:00 Mon–Fri) and after hours/weekends/public holidays.
• Alterations: demolition of walls, slabs, stairs, doors, windows, roofs, floors, ceilings, partitions; removal of finishes, joinery, ironmongery, metalwork, piping, sanitary fittings, glass, blinds.
• Building up openings, making good finishes, new brickwork (half brick, one brick, hollow walls), concrete (blinding, strip footings, bases, slabs, steps), precast concrete (paving, kerbs, fencing, window surrounds), masonry (blockwork, foundations, superstructure, face brickwork), earthworks (excavation, filling, compaction, grassing) and retaining structures.
• Site establishment, temporary accommodation, travelling, water, electricity and lighting are treated as Preliminaries and General items.

Transport costs are paid from the contractor's declared office (based on utility bill/lease) up to a maximum of two return trips per week.

No payment for travel time; such time must be factored into rates.

Contractor must prepare, keep and maintain on site: a Site Instruction Book, a health and safety plan, risk assessments, method statements and a construction programme (if required).

All workmanship and materials must comply with SABS specifications, codes and, where applicable, British Standards.

Pricing is based on a priced Bill of Quantities with provisional items; rates are to be filled in for each item.

Daywork rates are required for skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labour, both normal hours and after hours.

Materials: percentage mark-up on new materials is capped at 5% (applies to materials not part of the contract).

Salvage value: if the contractor removes materials deemed usable, 10% salvage value deducted from project value.

Tax invoices for external work: percentage deductions apply per invoice value: 0–R10,000 – 10%; R10,001–R50,000 – 7%; R50,001–R100,000 – 5%; above R100,001 – 3%.

Preliminaries and General: maximum 6% of net value if work exceeds R50,000; maximum 8% if not exceeding R50,000.

Transport: maximum 2 return trips per week, paid from contractor's declared office address.

Penalties for late completion per day on project total value: 30% for first R1,000, 20% for next R4,000, 10% for next R10,000, 5% above R15,000.

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have a valid tax clearance (SARS TCS or tax pin).

B-BBEE status level required for preference points under the PPPFA.

No subcontracting without prior approval from the Project Manager.

Contractor is deemed a 'mandatory' under Section 37(2) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 85 of 1993 and acts as Principal Contractor.

Must comply with all relevant regulations, including asbestos removal regulations.

Must provide proof of dumping site acceptance by the land owner.

Must have a declared office address for transport payment, evidenced by utility bill or lease agreement.