Refurbishment of block a east ground floor at megawatt park for the distribution (dx) nerve centre

Refurbishment of Block A East, Ground Floor at Megawatt Park between the Atrium and the Northern Façade for use by the Distribution (Dx) Nerve Centre. Work includes engineering, design, procurement and construction. Classified as medium risk work. Requires compliance with Eskom SHEQ rules and quality systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001).

Eskom Quality Representative:

• Name: Lerato Kedijang
• Designation: Senior Advisor
• Date of issue: 15.10.2026

SHEQ Officer:

• Name: L Mloyi

Project Manager (Distribution):

• Name: Solly Gumede

Address (site):

• 1 Maxwell Drive, Sunninghill 2191

Returnable documents:

• Annexure B (acknowledgement of Eskom SHE rules and requirements): signed and attached to the tender submission.
• Form A (Tender & Contract Quality Requirements for 240-105658000 and Quality Requirements for ISO 9001 Standard): completed and signed.
• QMS manual, quality policy, quality objectives, documented information for control of documented information, control of nonconforming outputs, nonconformity and corrective action, and internal audit.
• Organization chart and responsibility matrix (including quality management function/role).
• Documented information for control of externally provided processes, products and services, including criteria for evaluation, selection, monitoring of performance and re-evaluation of external providers.
• Draft Contract Quality Plan specific to the scope of work.
• Draft/example of an Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) or Quality Control Plan (QCP) on similar or previous work.
• Environmental Management Plan for the scope of work (minimum: waste management, environmental induction, environmental incident management, emergency planning).
• Environmental (or SHE/SHEQ) policy signed by Company Owner/CEO/MD.
• ISO 14001 certificate.
• Baseline Risk Assessment (hazard identification), including pre-task risk assessment forms and aspect/impact register.
• Site-specific SHE Plan.
• Signed SHEQ/SHE policy.
• Procedure and method statements specific to scope.
• Medical certificates for all employees, issued by an occupational nurse.
• Appointment letters and proof of training for roles such as first aider, fire warden, supervisor, 16(1), 16(2), risk assessor, incident investigator, driver (with licence and PDP).
• Emergency preparedness plan (scope specific).
• Incident management procedure with valid WCL forms and flash report templates.
• PPE procedure and issue register.
• Checklists (first aid box, fire equipment, vehicle, toolbox talks, pre-task risk assessment).
• Waste management plan.
• Material data sheets (if applicable).
• Acts and regulations related to scope.
• Personnel list and ID copies.
• Valid Letter of Good Standing under COIDA (Diseases Act) — all employees registered and insured.
• Signed Section 37(2) agreement.
• Main contractor appointment.

Disqualification:

• Failure to submit any required document, or submitting a document that does not satisfy minimum requirements, results in a score of 0 for that item.
• Overall approval requires meeting all pre-requisites and obtaining 'Approved' status.

SHE evaluation (Part A and Part B): each KPI scored Y (Yes = 1) or N (No = 0) or N/A. A score of 0 is given if a document is not submitted or does not satisfy minimum requirements; 1 if it does. The tender is approved or not approved based on the total.

Quality evaluation (Category 3 - Pre-Contract Award Quality Requirements):

• Section A: QMS documentation (7 points possible) — QMS manual, quality policy, quality objectives, control of documented information, control of nonconforming outputs, nonconformity and corrective action, internal audit.
• Section B: Evidence of QMS in operation (2 points) — organization chart and responsibility matrix, control of externally provided processes.
• Section C: Draft Contract Quality Plan (1 point).
• Section D: Draft ITP/QCP on similar work (1 point).
• Section E: Form A completed and signed (1 point).

No explicit minimum qualifying score is stated in the SHE or quality evaluation. The preference point system (80/20 or 90/10) is not detailed in the provided documents.

Scope of work: Engineering, design, procurement and construction work for the refurbishment of Block A East, Ground Floor at Megawatt Park, between the Atrium and the Northern Façade, for use by the Distribution (Dx) Nerve Centre.

Site address: 1 Maxwell Drive, Sunninghill 2191.

Work is classified as medium risk.

Key requirements from SHE specification:

• Develop and implement a site- and project-specific SHE Plan.
• Comply with OHS Act and Regulations, Construction Regulations 2014, and all relevant SANS, Eskom procedures, and applicable legislation.
• Conduct risk assessments (baseline risk assessment) covering activities such as project execution, work acceleration, contractor management, demolition, working at height, manual handling, dust, sharp tools, noise, electrostatic discharge, fire and hot works, tripping hazards, waste management, biological hazards, and asbestos-related work.
• Approvals required before work: SHEQ induction, signed scope of work, main contractor appointment, signed 37(2) agreement, valid COIDA letter, SHE/SHEQ plan, signed SHE policy, baseline risk assessment, method statements, medicals, appointment letters, emergency preparedness plan, incident management procedure, PPE procedure, checklists, waste management plan, material data sheets.

Quality requirements per specification 240-105658000, Category 3:

• QMS manual, quality policy, objectives, document control, nonconformity control, corrective action, internal audit.
• Evidence of QMS in operation: organisation chart, responsibility matrix, external provider control.
• Contract Quality Plan (draft) per ISO 10005.
• Quality Control Plan / ITP per scope.

Environmental requirements (medium risk):

• Waste management (reduction, re-use, recycling, disposal).
• Environmental induction.
• Environmental incident management.
• Emergency planning for environmental incidents.
• Identification of environmental aspects and impacts, with controls.

CSD registration: implied (Eskom requires bidders to be registered on the Central Supplier Database).

Tax: valid tax clearance (SARS TCS) required.

Compensation Fund: valid Letter of Good Standing under COIDA required.

B-BBEE: minimum Level 6 (noted).

ISO 14001:2015 certificate required.

ISO 9001:2015 quality management system required (evidenced by QMS documentation).

OHS compliance: signed Section 37(2) agreement with Eskom, SHEQ policy, and compliance with OHS Act, Construction Regulations, and Eskom SHE requirements.

Asbestos: registered asbestos contractor required if asbestos is present.

Returnable forms/declarations:

• Annexure B: acknowledgement of Eskom SHE rules.
• Form A: tender and contract quality requirements.
• Various SHEQ documents as listed.

No specific CIDB grading stated.

The contract covers the refurbishment of Block 'A', East Ground Floor between the Atrium and the Northern Façade of the building at Megawatt Park, for use by the Distribution (Dx) Nerve Centre. The project duration is 7 months. The bid is evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system, with a maximum of 20 points for specific goals (B-BBEE) added to price points, and the contract awarded to the highest scoring bidder.

Closing date: 12 November 2026 at 08:00

DTIC contacts for local content exemption applications:

• Ms Cathrine Matidza

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 012 394 5598 / 066 471 8982

• Mr Raphael Kitiaka

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 012 394 3500 / 073 497 2051

• Ms Mamosai Seleka

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 012 394 1213 / 060 705 0677

• Ms Rendani Raluthaga

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 012 394 1412 / 060 705 1690

• Ms Miyelani Masinga

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 012 394 1664

• Ms Girlly Mahlambi

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 012 394 1394

Returnable documents - all must be completed, signed and submitted with the quotation:

• SBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content) and Annex C (Local Content Declaration - Summary Schedule) are mandatory returnables if applicable.
• Proof of ownership/shareholding, preferably CIPC documentation, including shareholding breakdown.
• Certified ID copies of all shareholders.
• Proof of disability, where applicable.
• Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (conditions per B-BBEE section).

Disqualification risks:

• Submitting a sworn affidavit with an electronic signature is not accepted by Eskom.
• Bids received after the closing time are disqualified regardless of reason.

Evaluation under the 80/20 preference point system:

• Price: maximum 80 points.
• Specific goals (B-BBEE): maximum 20 points.
• Contract awarded to the bidder with the highest combined score, rounded to two decimal places.

B-BBEE points (80/20 system):

• Level 1: 20 points
• Level 2: 18 points
• Level 3: 14 points
• Level 4: 12 points
• Level 5: 8 points
• Level 6: 6 points
• Level 7: 4 points
• Level 8: 2 points
• Non-compliant: 0 points

If preference-point documentation is not submitted, the bidder is not disqualified but scores a maximum of 80 (price only) and 0 for specific goals.

SDL&I objectives do not form part of scoring; commitments become contractual obligations.

Scope: Refurbishment of Block "A", East Ground Floor between the Atrium and the Northern Façade of the building at Megawatt Park, for use by the Distribution (Dx) Nerve Centre.

Project duration: 7 months.

Work includes (as typical for such refurbishment): partitions, ceilings, flooring, painting, builders' works, affected plumbing, consumables, and specialist installations such as electrical, HVAC, fire-system, security/access control, and structured ICT cabling.

Local procurement content requirement: 100% (the construction is within South Africa). Tender responses must separate local vs imported components per the price schedule. If imported raw materials/inputs are unavoidable, a written exemption from the DTIC is required.

Retention for SDL&I obligations:

• Eskom will retain 2.5% of each invoice amount (excluding VAT) if the bidder fails to submit monthly SDL&I performance reports during the 7-month contract, or fails a final reconciliation at Month 7 close-out, or fails to meet SDL&I obligations.
• Retained amounts are released if compliance results are positive, or upon corrective measures.

Bidder bears all costs of skills development; Eskom makes no financial contribution.

CSD registration and valid tax clearance (SARS TCS or tax PIN) are required.

B-BBEE evidence - conditions and thresholds:

• Annual total revenue up to R10 million (EME): a sworn affidavit may be submitted.
• Annual total revenue up to R50 million (QSE): must comply with all QSE scorecard elements relevant to the sector, unless at least 51% black owned, in which case a sworn affidavit may be submitted.
• Annual total revenue above R50 million: a valid B-BBEE certificate is required.
• The B-BBEE certificate must be issued by a SANAS-accredited verification agency.
• Sworn affidavits must be signed in the presence of a Commissioner of Oaths; both signatures must bear the same date; the Commissioner must be independent of the enterprise.
• Eskom will not accept a sworn affidavit with an electronic signature.

Sworn affidavit content requirements:

• Deponent's full name as per identity document and ID number.
• Designation (director, owner, member) indicating authority.
• Enterprise name as per CIPC registration and business address.
• Percentages of black ownership, black female ownership, and designated group (no blank spaces).
• Total revenue for the year under review, based on audited financial statements or management accounts.
• Financial year end (day/month/year).
• B-BBEE status level (only one level).
• Empowering supplier status (QSEs must select basis).
• Valid for 12 months from date signed by the commissioner.

Local content / designated sectors:

• SBD 6.2 and Annex C are mandatory returnables when applicable.
• If local content thresholds cannot be met due to shortages of raw materials or inputs, a written exemption from the DTIC is required.

Additional preference-point documents (condition for contract award):

• Proof of ownership/shareholding (preferably CIPC documentation) including breakdown.
• Certified ID copies of shareholders.
• Proof of disability where applicable.

Refurbishment of Block A, East Ground Floor between the Atrium and the Northern Façade of the building at Megawatt Park, for use by the Distribution (Dx) Nerve Centre. Site boundaries: Pillar 30 to Pillar 34, Maxwell Drive, Sunninghill, Johannesburg.

Closing: 12 November 2026 at 08:00 (from tender record).

Programme milestones:

• First programme for acceptance: within two weeks of the Contract Date.
• Revised programmes: at intervals not exceeding two weeks.
• SHE files approval: prior to accessing site.
• Local authority drawing approval: prior to construction commencement.
• Defects date: fifty-two weeks after Completion of the works.
• Defect correction period: one week.
• Assessment interval: on the 25th of each month.

No briefing or site visit dates stated.

Project Manager:

• Name: Solly Gumede
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: +27 11 800 8000

Employer address:

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd

Megawatt Park

Maxwell Drive

Sandton

Johannesburg

Site: Megawatt Park, Block A, East Ground Floor (Pillar 30 to Pillar 34), Maxwell Drive, Sunninghill, Johannesburg

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

• C1.1 Form of Offer and Acceptance: the offer, signed by an authorised representative, committing the bidder to perform the contract; includes Schedule of Deviations (if any).
• C1.2b Contract Data provided by the Contractor: bidder completes its details, key persons, and proposed completion date.
• C2.1/C2.2 Pricing Data (Option B): priced bill of quantities and tendered total, excluding VAT.
• Pro forma Performance Bond (Option X13) and Retention Money Guarantee (Option X16) - if applicable, must be in the specified form.

Submission method and closing time are not stated in the provided text. The invitation to bid is an RFQ, closing at the date/time in the tender record.

Evaluation criteria are not stated in the provided document. The tender is a quotation; the document is primarily a contract form, not a specification of evaluation method. Preference point system (80/20 or 90/10) not specified.

Scope: Refurbishment of Block "A", East Ground Floor between the Atrium and the Northern Façade of the building at Megawatt Park, for use by the Distribution (Dx) Nerve Centre.

Site boundaries: Eskom MWP, Block A, East Ground Floor, Pillar 30 to Pillar 34, Maxwell Drive, Sunninghill, Johannesburg.

Contract form: NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract, April 2013 (ECC3), main Option B (Priced Contract with bill of quantities).

Key conditions:

• SHE files must be approved before accessing the site.
• Drawings must be approved by the local authority before construction starts.
• The Employer will not take over the works before the Completion Date.

Works Information and Site Information are in Part C3 (Scope of Work) and Part C4 (Site Information) respectively.

Contractor must provide key persons with details of name, job, responsibilities, qualifications and experience. CVs are to be appended to the Tender Schedule.

Quality management requirements are not explicitly detailed in the provided text. The contract includes defect correction provisions: the defects date is 52 weeks after Completion, and the correction period is one week.

Pricing is under NEC3 Option B (Priced Contract with bill of quantities). The bill of quantities is for pricing only; work is measured and paid based on quantities completed. Tendered total must be stated excluding VAT. Pricing assumptions: rates are inclusive of all work, risks, liabilities, overheads, profit. Time-related items use rates per unit of time.

Pricing: Priced contract with bill of quantities (Option B). The bill of quantities is a pricing document only; it is not Works Information or Site Information.

Tendered total of the Prices is to be completed by the bidder, excluding VAT; VAT at 15% is added for budgeting.

Performance bond: 10% of the Contract Price.

Retention: 5% of the contract value, unless a Retention Money Guarantee is provided and accepted.

Delay damages: R25,000 per day, capped at 10% of Contract Value.

Payment: assessment on the 25th of each month; payments due within four weeks of the payment certificate. Interest on late payment at the prime rate of Standard Bank (365-day year).

Tax invoice: contractor must submit a tax invoice within one week of receiving a payment certificate; include Eskom VAT number 4740101508.

Insurance: Employer provides insurances per "Format A" (for contract value up to R350M inclusive of VAT), available at the Eskom insurance page. Contractor provides additional insurances as necessary. Minimum limit for employee injury/death: not less than R500,000 per event per COIDA.

Liability limits: Contractor's liability for indirect or consequential loss limited to R0.00; total liability limited to the total of the Prices, except for certain excluded matters which are unlimited.

The tenderer's CIDB registration number must be provided if applicable.

B-BBEE: Contract includes B-BBEE status change obligations - notify the Employer within seven days of any change; submit updated verification certificate within thirty days. A decrease in B-BBEE status may lead to renegotiation or termination.

Additional conditions Z1-Z12 include:

• No cession, delegation or assignment without written consent.
• Joint ventures are jointly and severally liable.
• Ethics: corrupt or illegal practices are grounds for termination.
• Confidentiality obligations, no images without consent.
• Health, safety and environmental compliance, including Construction Regulations 2014 and COVID-19 compliance officer.

No CSD registration or tax clearance requirements stated in the document; standard requirements may apply per tender conditions.

Contractor must take all reasonable precautions for health and safety. Employer may appoint the Contractor as "Principal Contractor" under the Construction Regulations 2014. The bid price must include sufficient amount for compliance with all applicable health and safety laws. Must comply with Consolidated Directions on OHS Measures (Disaster Management Act), including appointing a COVID-19 compliance officer.

Contractor must comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, and ensure subcontractors, employees and others under its control do the same.

Contract: NEC3 ECC (April 2013), main Option B (Priced Contract with bill of quantities), dispute resolution W1, secondary Options X1 (n/a), X2, X5 (n/a), X7, X13, X16, X18, and Z1-Z12. Law: South African. Language: English. Reply period: one week.

• Delay damages: R25,000 per day, capped at 10% of Contract Value.
• Performance bond: 10% of Contract Price.
• Retention: 5%.
• Liability for indirect/consequential loss: limited to R0.00.
• Employer's liability for contractor's indirect/consequential loss: R0.00.
• Additional conditions: cession, joint venture, B-BBEE status change, ethics, confidentiality, waiver, health/safety/environment, tax invoice, compensation events, termination.

Key dates and conditions:

• SHE files approval prior to accessing site.
• Local authority approval of drawings prior to construction commencement.
• First programme within two weeks of Contract Date.
• Revised programmes every two weeks.
• Completion date not stated (to be completed by tenderer).
• Defects date: 52 weeks after Completion.
• Defect correction period: one week.
• Assessment and payment cycle: monthly on 25th, payment within four weeks.

Project Manager: Solly Gumede, Email: [email protected], Telephone: +27 11 800 8000. Address: Megawatt Park, Maxwell Drive, Sandton, Johannesburg.

Refurbishment of Block A, East Ground Floor between the Atrium and the Northern Façade at Megawatt Park, for use by the Distribution (Dx) Nerve Centre.

Technical/functionality evaluation is pass/fail gate: bidders must score at least 80 out of 100 before financial and B-BBEE proposals are considered.

Scoring split (total 100):

• Company experience on similar projects (25): submission of appointment letters and completion certificates for at least 5 projects completed in the past 10 years. Points scale: 5+ projects = 25, 4 = 20, 3 = 15, 2 = 10, 1 = 5.
• Customer references (20): 5 traceable and contactable reference letters with proof of PO/task order. Points scale: 5 references = 20, 4 = 16, 3 = 12, 2 = 8, 1 = 4.
• Key project resources (35): CVs and qualifications of key staff, minimum B-Tech or NQF7 with 5 years' relevant experience and professional registration.
• Project method statement and schedule (15): project-specific method statement covering building works, electrical installation, ICT, HVAC and fire; plus a comprehensive schedule with linked activities and milestones. No submission = 0 for this criterion; breakdown: building works 3, electrical 3, ICT 3, HVAC 3, fire 3.
• Risk management and business continuity plan (5): demonstrate ability to identify and mitigate risks while ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations; 0 = no approach, 1 = methodology provided.

No alterations to technical/functionality proposals allowed after bid deadline. Clarifications may be requested in writing; no interviews.

Mandatory key personnel qualifications and registrations:

• Professional Construction Project Manager: NQF7 qualification and SACPCMP registration (1 required).
• Mechanical Engineer: NQF7 and ECSA registration (1 required).
• Civil & Structural Engineer: NQF7 and ECSA registration (1 required).
• Electrical Engineer: NQF7 and ECSA registration (1 required).
• Information Communication and Technology: Diploma in IT or Computer Science (1 required).
• Health and Safety Officer: minimum Diploma and SACPCMP registration (1 required).