Supply and installation of high-mesh security fencing with double overhang at air quality monitoring sites – 8-Month contract (ESKOM)

General scope: Supply and installation of high-mesh security fencing with double overhang at various air quality monitoring sites for 8 months.

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Supply and installation of high-mesh security fencing with a double overhang at various air quality monitoring sites for a period of 8 months.

Eskom representative:

• Name: Thokozani Mngomezulu
• Role: Eskom Representative
• Date issued: 18 June 2026

Enquiry contact details not provided in this document.

Returnable documents required with the bid:

• Quality method statement based on scope (using Method Statement Template Ref 240-126469599)
• Quality policy approved by top management
• Quality objectives approved by top management
• Organization chart and responsibility matrix including quality management function/role (ISO 9001:2015 Clause 5.3)
• Documented information for control of externally provided processes, products and services including criteria for evaluation, selection, monitoring and re-evaluation of external providers (ISO 9001:2015 Clause 8.4)
• Form A completed and signed

Submission method and closing details not stated in this document.

Returnable documents:

• Quality method statement (Method Statement Template Ref 240-126469599)
• Quality policy approved by top management
• Quality objectives approved by top management
• Organization chart and responsibility matrix including quality management function/role
• Documented information for control of externally provided processes, products and services
• Form A completed and signed

Quality evaluation criteria (Category 4 Quality Requirements):

• Section A: Quality Management System Requirements (ISO 9001) – total 3 points
• A.1 Quality method statement: 1 point
• A.2 Quality policy approved by top management: 1 point
• A.3 Quality objectives approved by top management: 1 point
• Section B: Evidence of QMS in operation – total 2 points
• B.1 Organization chart and responsibility matrix with quality management role: 1 point
• B.2 Control of externally provided processes, products and services: 1 point
• Section E: User defined additional requirements – total 1 point
• E.1 Form A completed and signed: 1 point

Minimum qualifying score not stated.

Scope: Supply and installation of high-mesh security fencing with a double overhang at various air quality monitoring sites.

Contract period: 8 months.

Detailed quantities, locations, and technical specifications not provided in this document.

Closing date: 28 September 2026 at 10:00

No compulsory briefing or site visit dates stated

Closing date: 28 September 2026 at 10:00

Submission method and address: not specified in the provided document

Returnable documents: a completed method statement template (as per the provided template) must be submitted with the bid; standard National Treasury forms (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, etc.) are likely required but not listed in the extracted text

General description:

• Supply and installation of high-mesh security fencing with double overhang at various air quality monitoring sites.
• Contract period: eight (08) months.
• Open tender advertised on Eskom Tender Bulletin and National Treasury e-Tender Portal.

Closing date: 28 September 2026 at 10:00 (SAST)

• Compulsory site visit and/or clarification meeting: if stipulated, attendance is mandatory; failure to attend results in disqualification. Details are in the Tender Data.

Briefing:

• Compulsory site visit and/or clarification meeting if stipulated; attendance mandatory; failure leads to disqualification.
• Details of the meeting(s) are stated in the Tender Data.
• Tenderers may ask questions during the meeting.

Enquiries:

• Contact: Eskom Representative (identified in the Invitation to Tender)
• All communication must be in writing to the Eskom Representative only.
• No other Eskom official may be contacted.
• Eskom will publish all clarification requests and responses on the platform where the tender was advertised.

Submission address: as stated in the Tender Data (not provided in this document).

Submission method: paper or e-tender as specified in the Tender Data.

• Paper: submit the complete original tender plus one (1) complete hard copy, each in separate packages marked "ORIGINAL" and "COPY". Seal both in an outer package marked "Confidential" with the Invitation to Tender number, tenderer's name, physical address, email and contact telephone number of the authorised representative.
• E-tender: upload and finalise the tender via the Eskom Tender Bulletin site on the Eskom E-tendering page before closing. No tender box deposit for e-tendering.
• Tenders must be in English, written in ink (not pencil), and signed by an authorised person.
• Late tenders are not accepted. Time is SAST (GMT+2).
• Mandatory returnables must be submitted by closing date and time; those required for contract award must be submitted before award.
• Returnable forms include: Acknowledgement Form, SDL&I Undertaking, and any other forms listed in the Tender Data.

Evaluation stages:

1. Basic compliance: tender must meet all basic compliance requirements stated in the Invitation to Tender; failure renders it non-responsive.
2. Mandatory tender returnables: missing mandatory documents by closing time leads to disqualification.
3. Pre-qualification criteria: if stipulated, must be met; no criterion is measured twice (no double dipping).
4. Functionality: if applicable, scored against criteria; must meet minimum threshold stated in Tender Data to proceed.
5. Financial analysis: Eskom assesses financial risk; if risk too high or no mitigating factors, tenderer not considered for award.
6. Price evaluation: evaluated per Tender Data criteria, considering CPA, FOREX, commodity exposure, discounts, technical adjustment, PV, and forecasted invoicing rates.
7. B-BBEE scoring: scored from CSD report or certificate/affidavit; if pre-qualification, proof must be at closing or disqualified. If no/expired/fraudulent certificate, scores zero under PPPFA but not disqualified.
8. Specific Goals: scored with supporting documentation; failure to meet or submit proof by closing scores zero but not disqualified.
9. Ranking: Price score + Specific Goals score added, ranked highest to lowest.

• Arithmetical errors: words prevail over figures; errors corrected per rules; tender rejected if corrections not accepted.
• Reverse e-auction may be used (90/10 or 80/20); if used, tender must be submitted without prices.

Scope: Supply and installation of high-mesh security fencing with a double overhang at various air quality monitoring sites.

• Contract period: eight (08) months.
• Sites: various air quality monitoring sites (specific locations not provided in this document).
• Work includes supply and installation of fencing as per specification.
• Tenderers must not sub-contract 100% of the scope of work; such tenders are ineligible.

Quality management:

• Tenderers must provide proof of safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) systems, policies and capabilities at closing date and/or contract award.
• All costs and personnel associated with SHEQ must be reflected in the tender.
• Comply with Eskom's SHEQ requirements and relevant legislation.

Pricing schedule:

• Include all duties, taxes (including VAT), and levies in rates and prices; those applicable 14 days prior to closing.
• Rates and prices fixed for contract duration, not subject to price adjustment unless provided.
• State in South African Rand unless instructed otherwise; follow exchange rate and base date.
• Arithmetical errors: words prevail over figures; corrections per rules; tender rejected if corrections not accepted.
• If cataloguing required, include line item for cataloguing in pricing schedule.

Pricing:

• Include all duties, taxes (including VAT), and levies in rates and prices; those applicable 14 days prior to closing date.
• Rates and prices must be fixed for the contract duration, not subject to price adjustment unless provided in the Invitation to Tender.
• State rates and prices in South African Rand unless instructed otherwise; follow exchange rate and base date as stipulated.
• No compensation for costs of preparing or submitting a tender.
• Insurance: Eskom's insurance may not cover full requirements; seek qualified advice.
• Security for performance: if required, indicate at least two financial institutions likely to approach for security; Eskom may reject unsuitable institutions.
• Arithmetical errors: words prevail over figures; corrections per rules; tender rejected if corrections not accepted.

Eligibility:

• Must comply with eligibility criteria in Tender Data; not under restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies.
• No 100% sub-contracting.

Registrations and compliance:

• CSD registration: B-BBEE level scored from CSD report or certificate/affidavit; proof may be required at closing if pre-qualification.
• CIDB: if stipulated, must be registered at closing or capable of registration within 21 working days; proof of registration mandatory at closing, else disqualified. If only application proof available, submit by closing; actual proof by contract award.
• SHEQ: provide proof of safety, health, environment and quality systems, policies and capabilities at closing and/or contract award; all SHEQ costs reflected in tender.
• Legislation: comply with National Treasury Instruction Notes, CIDB Regulations, PPPFA Regulations, Amended B-BBEE Codes, COIDA, OHS Act, and Eskom's SHEQ requirements.
• SDL&I Undertaking: must be completed and submitted by contract award; otherwise tender not considered for award.
• Designated materials and thresholds: submit information by contract award; failure means tender not considered.
• Fraud/fronting: misrepresentation leads to disqualification, suspension up to 10 years, and possible jail.

Health and safety:

• Provide proof of SHEQ systems, policies and capabilities to Eskom's satisfaction at closing and/or contract award.
• Comply with OHS Act and Eskom's SHEQ requirements.
• All SHEQ costs and personnel must be included in the tender.

Contract terms:

• Eskom may accept or reject any variation, deviation or alternative tender; may accept whole or part.
• Eskom may cancel the tender at any time before contract conclusion, with written reasons on request.
• Eskom may enter into mandated negotiations with selected tenderers.
• Tender validity: tender must remain valid for acceptance within the validity period; extend if requested; if not agree to extension, excluded from further consideration.
• Confidentiality: treat all procurement matters as confidential; use documents only for preparing tender.
• Standardised specifications: obtain and familiarise with latest revisions incorporated by reference.
• Site visit/clarification: compulsory attendance if stipulated; failure leads to disqualification.
• Clarification: address in writing to Eskom Representative only; Eskom publishes all requests and responses.
• Insurance: seek qualified advice; Eskom's insurance may not be full cover.
• Security for performance: if required, indicate at least two financial institutions; Eskom may reject unsuitable.
• Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG): if contract is 12 months or more and R5 million or more (professional/service) or CIDB grade 7 or higher (engineering/construction), contractor must achieve CSDG per CIDB Standard.
• Contract Participation Goals (CPG): for construction works in GB and CE classes, minimum 6 months duration, and where at least 25% of main contract could be subcontracted in CE, EB, GB, or ME classes, contractor must achieve CPG per CIDB standard.
• Cataloguing: successful tenderer may need to provide cataloguing info and label materials per Eskom specs; pricing schedule must include cataloguing line item if required.

General requirements:

• Submit tender only if eligible; not under restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies.
• No 100% sub-contracting.
• Submit complete original tender plus one copy in paper form, or via e-tendering as specified.
• Sign the tender; signatory liable.
• Package and mark submissions correctly; seal outer package as "Confidential" with required details.
• Hold tender valid for acceptance within validity period; extend if requested.
• Treat all matters as confidential; use documents only for preparing tender.
• Obtain and familiarise with standardised specifications incorporated by reference.
• Attend compulsory site visit/clarification meeting if stipulated.
• Seek clarification in writing to Eskom Representative only.
• Provide proof of SHEQ systems at closing and/or contract award.
• Comply with CIDB registration if stipulated.
• Achieve CSDG and CPG if applicable.
• Complete and submit SDL&I Undertaking by contract award.
• Provide cataloguing information if required.
• No alterations to tender documents except to comply with instructions or correct errors; initial all alterations; no correction fluid/tape.
• Alternative tenders only if main tender submitted and permitted.
• Provide clarification and documents as required during evaluation; mandatory returnables not accepted after closing.
• Check final draft of contract and sign contract documents.
• If agent submits tender, provide authenticated copy of authority to act as agent.
• Comply with relevant legislation and regulatory instruments.
• Misrepresentation or fraud leads to disqualification, suspension up to 10 years, and possible jail.

Additional evaluation criteria:

• Functionality: if applicable, scored against criteria; must meet minimum threshold in Tender Data.
• Financial analysis: Eskom assesses financial risk; if risk too high or no mitigating factors, not considered for award.
• Price evaluation: per Tender Data criteria, considering CPA, FOREX, commodity exposure, discounts, technical adjustment, PV, forecasted invoicing rates.
• Arithmetical errors: words prevail over figures; corrections per rules; tender rejected if corrections not accepted.
• B-BBEE scoring: as per CSD report or certificate/affidavit; if pre-qualification, proof at closing or disqualified; otherwise scores zero if not provided.
• Specific Goals: scored with supporting documentation; failure to meet or submit proof by closing scores zero but not disqualified.
• Ranking: Price + Specific Goals scores added, ranked highest to lowest.
• Objective criteria: may be used only per Section 2(1)(f) of PPPFA; functionality and B-BBEE elements cannot be used as objective criteria.
• Reverse e-auction: if used, tender must be submitted without prices; prices included will not be considered.

No specific contact details are provided. The guide mentions that users encountering difficulties with the Tender Bulletin, eTendering, or OpenText systems should contact the buyer responsible for the published tender, but no contact names, emails, or phone numbers are listed.

Submission is done electronically via the Eskom eTendering system. The process involves: 1) Registering and verifying OTP, 2) Selecting the tender reference number, 3) Creating a new submission, 4) Uploading required documents under correct categories (e.g., technical, commercial, finance), 5) Finalizing the submission by clicking 'Finalize Submission', 6) Saving the submission ID email for future reference. The system sends a confirmation email with all submitted documents. If additional documents are needed, the user can continue adding files before finalizing. Once finalized, the submission is timestamped and visible under 'My Submissions'.

No evaluation criteria are provided in the source. The document is a system user guide and does not describe how bids are evaluated.

The contract requires the contractor to sign a Section 37(2) agreement under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, acknowledging that the contractor is an employer in its own right and must comply with the Act. The contractor must be provided with and comply with SHE specifications for the project. No other evaluation criteria are stated in the document.

The document is a Section 37(2) agreement template. It does not contain technical specifications for the fencing work. The agreement references a project/service name and contract/project number to be inserted, but these are not provided in the document.

The contractor must sign the Section 37(2) agreement, confirming that it is an employer in its own right and will comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993). The contractor must also comply with the SHE specifications provided for the project. No other compliance requirements (e.g., CSD, tax clearance, B-BBEE, CIDB) are stated in the document.

Bidders must submit the completed and signed Acknowledgement Form for Life-saving Rules (file name 240-63942960, Rev 3) as part of the returnable documents. The form must be signed and submitted with the bid. Failure to submit the signed acknowledgement may result in disqualification.

Bidders must sign and submit the Acknowledgement Form for Life-saving Rules (file name 240-63942960, Rev 3). Adherence to Eskom's Life-saving Rules is a condition of employment and applies to all contractors and any person entering Eskom sites. The Life-saving Rules are safety rules that shall not be broken under any circumstances, and Eskom takes a zero-tolerance stance to violation of these rules. Bidders must develop a clear understanding of the rules and apply them at all times.

Returnable documents: none specified in the available text.

The tender is for the supply and installation of high-mesh security fencing with a double overhang at various air quality monitoring sites, for a period of eight (08) months.

Returnable documents:

• Annexure B: Acknowledgement Form for Eskom OHS legal and other requirements, signed by an authorised person (CEO/Director/Managing Director) and witnessed by two witnesses.

Bidders must sign and submit the Annexure B Acknowledgement Form for Eskom OHS legal and other requirements, confirming understanding of and compliance with the listed OHS documents. Non-compliance with OHS requirements may result in penalties. Eskom reserves the right to verify the contractor's process and selection criteria for appointing contractors/suppliers.

Bidders must comply with the following OHS documents when working at or rendering a service to Eskom:

• Eskom contractor Health and Safety requirements standards 32-136
• OHS specification/requirements provided
• Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993
• Compensation for Occupational Diseases and Illnesses Act 130 of 1993

After contract award, the supplier must align company processes to Eskom's OHS requirements (policies, procedures, standards).

The procurement is for the supply and installation of high-mesh security fencing with a double overhang at various air quality monitoring sites, for a period of eight (08) months.

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

• Annexure B: signed acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements.
• OHS Plan: must address project-specific OHS risks and align with the health and safety specification.
• Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA): identification, assessment and management of safety, health and environmental risks; methodology must be provided.
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).
• OHS policy signed by CEO, compliant with OHS Act Section 7.
• Signed 37(2) Eskom Agreement.
• OHS costing: breakdown of funds allocated for OHS, based on scope and risk (e.g., PPE, training, professionals, first aid, ablution, safety signs, campaigns, equipment, medical exams).
• Competency: evidence that personnel have required training, knowledge, experience and qualifications.

Bidders must submit all mandatory OHS returnables listed in submission guidelines. No other evaluation criteria (e.g., price, functionality, B-BBEE, CIDB) are stated in the provided document.

No specific compliance requirements (e.g., CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB) are stated in the provided document.

The contract is for the supply and installation of high-mesh security fencing with a double overhang at various air quality monitoring sites, plus a diamond-mesh fence at the Eskom Real Estate site. The contract period is eight (08) months. Sites are located in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and Free State provinces. The work includes removal of existing fences at Medupi and Nalithuba sites.

Closing date: 28 September 2026 at 10:00 (from tender record).

Starting date: to be confirmed (TBC).

Completion date: to be confirmed (TBC).

No briefing or site visit is mentioned in the document.

Employer: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd (Reg No. 2002/015527/30)

Registered office: Megawatt Park, Maxwell Drive, Sandton, Johannesburg

Employer's representative: details to be inserted (not provided in the document).

Eskom Research and Innovation Centre, Lower Germiston, Rosherville, Cleveland (address for representative, but no contact details given).

Engineering Contract Strategies (for NEC3 documents): Tel 011 803 3008, Fax 086 539 1902, www.ecs.co.za

No specific SCM or technical enquiry contact is provided in the document.

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

• NEC3 Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1): signed offer with the offered total price (excl. VAT), including the Schedule of Deviations if any.
• Contract Data provided by the Contractor (C1.2B): completed with contractor details and pricing percentages.
• Excel BOQ (Price List, C2.2): fully completed and submitted together with the NEC3 documents.
• CIDB registration number must be provided.
• Proof of insurance as per Insurance Table A (contractor's liability, property damage, bodily injury, employer's liability).
• Tax invoice requirements: include Eskom's VAT number 4740101508 on each invoice.

Submission method: not stated in the document. Closing time: 10:00 on 28 September 2026 (from tender record).

Evaluation is based on the NEC3 contract and the completed bid documents. No explicit scoring split or minimum qualifying score is stated in the document. The bid must be compliant with all Z-clauses (Z1–Z14) and the Conditions of Contract. B-BBEE status is relevant for preference points, but no specific points allocation is given. The Employer may reject a bid if the tenderer fails to provide required securities, bonds, guarantees, or proof of insurance within one week of receiving the signed contract.

Scope: Supply and installation of high-mesh security fencing with a double overhang at six air quality monitoring sites, plus a diamond-mesh fence at the Eskom Real Estate site. Contract period: eight (08) months.

Sites and measurements:

• Medupi (5 km from Medupi Power Station, Lephalale, Limpopo): 34 m perimeter (9.5 m front/back, 7.5 m sides), fence height 2.4 m, gate 1.5 m x 2.4 m. Existing 30 m fence to be removed.
• Marapong (Ditheku Primary School, Marapong, Limpopo): 34 m perimeter, fence height 2.4 m, gate 1.5 m x 2.4 m.
• Bongiduvha (8 km from Duvha Power Station, Mpumalanga): 34 m perimeter, fence height 2.4 m, gate 1.5 m x 2.4 m.
• Steenbokpan (10 km from Medupi Power Station, Lephalale, Limpopo): 34 m perimeter, fence height 2.4 m, gate 1.5 m x 2.4 m.
• LE-Notsi (LE-Notsi Secondary School, Free State): 34 m perimeter, fence height 2.4 m, gate 1.5 m x 2.4 m.
• Nalithuba (Daggakraal, 14 km from Majuba Power Station, Mpumalanga): 82 m total length, fence height 2.4 m, gate 1.5 m x 2.4 m. Existing 80 m fence to be removed.
• Eskom Real Estate (Lephalale, opposite Lephalale Mall, Limpopo): 12 m perimeter (3 m each side), fence height 1.2 m, pedestrian gate 1.5 m x 1.2 m. Diamond-mesh fence with 4 corner posts, heavy-duty black bitumen steel star pickets, embedded in 150 mm thick concrete floor slab.

Specifications:

• High-security mesh fence: per standard 240-76368574, height 2.4 m above ground, double-V overhang with Barbed Tape Concertina (BTC) razor coil at 600 mm diameter. Gates from S275JR or S355JR steel per BS EN 10025-2, with 76 mm padlock covered by heavy steel plate.
• Diamond-mesh fence: 1200 mm high galvanized diamond wire, 64 mm x 64 mm x 2.5 mm mesh, 3 horizontal straining wires (4 mm dia), 10 mm galvanized hook bolts, straining bolts 100 mm x 10 mm, hot-dipped galvanized posts, concrete bases 20 MPa/19 mm, including excavation and backfilling. No overhang.
• Each air quality site must have a lockable security gate in the front for a padlock.

Site conditions:

• Access controlled at all sites; contractor must sign in at school security gates (Marapong, LE-Notsi, Bongiduvha, Nalithuba), obtain a key from the air quality monitoring team at Medupi, and Eskom personnel will arrange access at Steenbokpan and Eskom Real Estate.
• Ground conditions: contractor must dig for fence poles.
• Lephalale sites have high temperature and humidity; precautions required.
• Existing fences at Medupi and Nalithuba must be removed; no other structures to remove at other sites.

No specific quality management requirements are stated beyond the fencing specifications and the requirement to comply with the Employer's standards. The contractor must provide records of Defined Cost to substantiate compensation events. No ISO or other quality certifications are mentioned.

Pricing is via an Excel BOQ (Price List) that must be completed and submitted with the NEC3 documents.

• Prices shown excluding VAT unless instructed otherwise.
• For fixed-price items, enter amount in Price column only; for rate-based items, enter rate and price.
• Contractor must insert percentages for overheads and profit on Defined Cost (people and other).
• Offered total of Prices (excl. VAT) to be entered in the Form of Offer and Acceptance.
• Payment: monthly assessment per core clause 50; tax invoice required with Eskom's VAT number 4740101508.
• Retention and delay damages percentages to be inserted (not stated).

Pricing format: The Price List is an Excel BOQ that must be completed and submitted. Prices are shown excluding VAT unless instructed otherwise. For items paid as a fixed amount, enter the amount in the Price column only; for items paid by rate times quantity, enter both rate and price.

Contract Data to be completed by contractor:

• Percentage for overheads and profit added to Defined Cost for people: to be inserted.
• Percentage for overheads and profit added to other Defined Cost: to be inserted.
• Offered total of the Prices (excl. VAT): to be inserted.

Payment terms: Contractor assesses amount due and applies for payment with a tax invoice. Invoice must include Eskom's VAT number 4740101508. If tax invoice is late, payment is delayed accordingly.

Retention: percentage to be inserted (not stated).

Delay damages: amount per day to be inserted (not stated).

Interest rate on late payment: to be inserted (if less than 0.5% per week).

Insurance: Contractor must provide insurances per Insurance Table A (loss/damage to works, equipment, plant, materials, liability for property damage, bodily injury, employer's liability). Employer provides insurances per Insurance Table B (assets all risk, contract works, environmental liability, general/public liability, transportation, motor fleet, terrorism, cyber liability, nuclear material damage).

Employer's liability for indirect or consequential loss is limited to R0.00 (zero Rand).

CIDB: Tenderer's CIDB registration number must be provided (no specific grade stated).

B-BBEE: Must comply with B-BBEE requirements. Any change in B-BBEE status must be notified to the Employer within 7 days, and an updated verification certificate submitted within 30 days. A decrease in status may lead to renegotiation or termination.

Tax: Must comply with VAT Act and include Eskom's VAT number 4740101508 on invoices.

Health and Safety: Must comply with Construction Regulations 2014 under the Occupational Health & Safety Act. May be appointed as Principal Contractor. Prices must include sufficient amount for H&S compliance.

Environmental: Must comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.

Ethics: Must not engage in prohibited actions (corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, coercive, obstructive).

Confidentiality: Must not disclose contract information without consent; images of works require prior written consent.

Cession/Assignment: No cession, delegation or assignment without written consent.

Asbestos: Must comply with asbestos regulations if asbestos is encountered; contractor's personnel may stop work if unsafe.

Nuclear liability: Employer indemnifies contractor against nuclear damage (except for unlawful intent or unauthorised presence at Koeberg).

Contractor must comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, and ensure subcontractors and employees do likewise. No specific environmental impact assessments or sustainability requirements are stated.

No additional evaluation criteria are stated beyond the requirement to submit a compliant bid. The document does not specify a scoring split, minimum qualifying score, or preference point system (80/20 or 90/10).

The document specifies a high security mesh fencing system, an improvement on standard welded mesh fencing. It covers standardized fencing systems, with detection devices out of scope. The standard allows design freedom while meeting minimum criteria, and is applicable to high security mesh fencing.

Bidders must complete Technical Schedules A and B (Annex A) confirming compliance with all technical requirements. The supplier must have a certified Quality Management System for manufacturing (ISO 9001:2015). Eskom will audit the supplier's QMS in accordance with QM-58. Installers must be declared competent and accredited by the supplier. The supplier must provide performance guarantees for the coating system (minimum 15 years) and state guarantee duration and failure criteria. No other eligibility criteria (e.g., CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level, CIDB grading) are stated in the provided document.

The fencing system must be designed to withstand wind loading in accordance with SANS, including a wind speed of 50 m/s. Site conditions must be considered, including steep slopes or poor soil, where anti-tunneling may require precast solutions. Supplier-specific standardized design components and drawings must be accepted by Eskom, including mesh-to-post attachment methods, design parameters, and civil construction drawings. Earthing interfaces must form part of the designs.

The supplier must have a documented and maintained Quality Management System, certified to ISO 9001:2015 for manufacturing. Eskom will audit the system in accordance with QM-58. The supplier must submit quality control plans indicating inspection and hold points, sample sizes, and pass/fail criteria. The system must cover design, manufacture, transport, storage, installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair. The supplier must state minimum guarantee duration and define what constitutes a failure. Coating failure criteria must not exceed Ri3 of SANS 4628-3. Independent arbitrators will be consulted in case of dispute.

Performance guarantees for the applied coating system must be provided by the supplier (representing manufacturer and installer) at time of tender. Minimum guarantee period: 15 years. Supplier must state minimum guarantee duration and define what constitutes a failure. Coating failure criteria must not exceed Ri3 of SANS 4628-3. No other financial requirements (bid bond, payment terms) are stated in the provided document.

B-BBEE Minimum Level: 2 (as per currentAnalysis).

No other specific compliance requirements (CSD registration, tax clearance, CIDB grading) are stated in the provided document.

Environmental classification: For corrosive categories C1 to C3 (inland, low pollution), non-ferrous metallic coating (e.g., Zn or Zn95Al5) is required. For categories C4 to C5 (industrial inland to coastal, high pollution), duplex coating (non-ferrous metallic coating with organic moisture ingress inhibitor) is required.

The document specifies a high security mesh fencing system. The supplier must guarantee the fencing and coating system, stating minimum guarantee duration and defining what constitutes a failure. Coating failure criteria must not exceed Ri3 of SANS 4628-3. Any visible coating defects (blistering, cracking, flaking, peeling) during the guarantee period must be repaired. Independent arbitrators will be consulted in case of dispute. No other contractual terms (duration, termination, penalties) are stated in the provided document.

The mesh must be produced by electrical resistance welding at every intersection. Shear strength of welded sections must not be less than 75% of the ultimate tensile strength of the wire. Organic coating must be applied over non-ferrous coating. All openings that could cause water entrapment must be closed. Earthing connection points must be available on all posts, with connections inspected and signed off by Eskom. Height of fence above ground must be 2.4m. No fasteners shall protrude on the exterior. The mesh must have a bottom rail. Anti-tunneling must be provided, with specific height requirements. Sliding gates may be motorized or manual, with specific dimensions and personnel gate requirements.

The tender covers the supply and installation of high-mesh security fencing with a double overhang at various air quality monitoring sites, over an eight-month period. The available document is limited to an acknowledgement form for e-tendering training and does not provide further scope details.

Mandatory returnable: the E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form (Annexure) must be fully completed and submitted to Eskom within the prescribed period. Failure to do so renders the bidder non-responsive and disqualified. The form requires the bidder's business/JV name, contact person, landline and cellphone numbers, email address, and an acknowledgement that self-training on the e-Tendering Solution has been completed, signed by an authorised signatory with designation and date.

Bidders must submit the completed E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form within the prescribed period. Non-submission or incomplete submission results in disqualification from the procurement process.

No specific compliance requirements are stated in the available document.

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Technical evaluation is weighted at 100% with a minimum threshold of 80%. The evaluation uses a weighted score-card approach. Criteria include supplier experience (e.g., providing purchase orders) and other technical specifications. The minimum weighted final score for technical consideration is 80%.

The project is the supply and installation of high-mesh security fencing with a double overhang at various air quality monitoring sites, for a period of eight months. The sites are Medupi, Marapong, Bongidvuba, Steenbokpan, LE Notsi, Nalithuba, and Eskom Real Estate: Lephalale.

Returnable documents: none specified in the document. The pricing schedule (Bill of Quantities) must be completed for all items, including the 10% contingency and 15% VAT. Submission method and address are not stated in the document.

No evaluation criteria are stated in the document. The document only provides a pricing schedule with provisional bills. Standard Eskom tender conditions may apply, but no specific scoring or preference point system is mentioned.

The project involves the supply and installation of high-mesh security fencing with a double overhang at various air quality monitoring sites. The sites are: Medupi, Marapong, Bongidvuba, Steenbokpan, LE Notsi, Nalithuba, and Eskom Real Estate: Lephalale. The contract period is eight (08) months.

For each of the first six sites (Medupi, Marapong, Bongidvuba, Steenbokpan, LE Notsi, Nalithuba), the work includes:

• Site clearance for a width of 1000mm where fencing runs are to be erected, including removing trees, shrubs (not exceeding 200mm girth), grubbing roots, and roughly levelling.
• Excavating in earth and filling adjacent portions to make up levels under the fence line.
• Supplying and installing galvanised high-security mesh panels, 2400mm high, made of 76.2 x 12.7 x 4mm high tensile steel welded at 80% strength, with 25MPa concrete foundations (650mm x 350mm x 600mm deep for intermediate posts; 650 x 450 x 600mm deep for corner and gate posts), including compaction of the bottom of the fence post at 93% of modified AASHTO, 2mm Class A galvanised binding wire, straining eye bolts, a single row of 900mm diameter razor coil on top, four rows of double-stranded barbed wire, and weld mesh with hog ring clips at 300mm centres.
• Extra over for 3000mm long galvanised intermediate posts (S275JR or S355JR grade steel) with countersunk stainless steel cover plates and 18mm x 40mm button head security screws.
• Extra over for corner and gate posts.
• Anti-tunnelling at the bottom of the fence panels, with the bottom rail flush at a maximum of 70mm from ground level.
• Pedestrian access gates, 1500 x 2400mm high, with ironmongery and 900mm diameter razor coil on top.
• 50mm galvanised steel locking chain, 500mm long, welded to the gate frame.
• Union 3122-51mm brass padlock.

Specific quantities per site (unless noted):

• Medupi: 38.5m of fencing, 15 intermediate posts, 6 corner/gate posts, 14 anti-tunnelling items, 1 pedestrian gate, 1 chain, 1 padlock. Also includes removal of existing 1800mm fence (35.9m) and removal of 2 brick columns.
• Marapong: 38.5m of fencing, 15 intermediate posts, 6 corner/gate posts, 14 anti-tunnelling items, 1 pedestrian gate, 1 chain, 1 padlock.
• Bongidvuba: 38.5m of fencing, 15 intermediate posts, 6 corner/gate posts, 14 anti-tunnelling items, 1 pedestrian gate, 1 chain, 1 padlock.
• Steenbokpan: 38.5m of fencing, 15 intermediate posts, 6 corner/gate posts, 14 anti-tunnelling items, 1 pedestrian gate, 1 chain, 1 padlock.
• LE Notsi: 38.5m of fencing, 15 intermediate posts, 6 corner/gate posts, 14 anti-tunnelling items, 1 pedestrian gate, 1 chain, 1 padlock.
• Nalithuba: 82m of fencing, 30 intermediate posts, 12 corner/gate posts, 28 anti-tunnelling items, 2 pedestrian gates, 2 chains, 2 padlocks. Also includes removal of existing 1800mm fence (82m).

For Eskom Real Estate: Lephalale site:

• Allowance for complete installation of 3000mm x 3000mm diamond mesh fence, 1200mm high, with 1.5mm wide pedestrian gate, including 4 corner posts and heavy-duty black bitumen steel star pickets in between, embedded in a 150mm thick concrete floor slab.

Preliminary and general items for each site include management of works and allowance for health & safety, environmental and quality requirements, security, site establishment, ablutions, and all project running costs.

The pricing schedule is a provisional bill. Bidders must price all items. A 10% contingency amount is to be added (solely for the use of the client, and only on instruction to the contractor). VAT at 15% is to be added. No bid security, guarantees, retention, or payment terms are stated.

No specific compliance requirements (e.g., CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level, CIDB grading) are stated in the document.

Supplier must provide evidence on company letterhead showing experience in installing high mesh fencing, including purchase order numbers for completed work.

Returnable documents must be submitted as specified in the tender document. All required forms and documents must be completed, signed, and submitted with the bid. The bid must be submitted in the prescribed manner and format. No other submission details are provided in the document.

Environmental Evaluation Criteria: Compliant: Meets environmental requirements. Non-Compliant: Does not meet the requirements. The bidder must provide a method statement explaining the method to be used to manage environmental aspects. The methodology must include identification, assessment, and control of activities that have or may have an impact on the environment. Top management commitment to the environment is required.

Eskom Real Estate requires the supply and installation of high-mesh security fencing with a double overhang at various air quality monitoring sites. The contract period is 8 months.

Closing date: 28 September 2026 at 10:00 (from tender record).

No other dates (briefing, site visit, clarification deadlines) are stated in the document.

Buyer: Spha Madondo

Business Unit: Eskom Real Estate

No email or telephone provided in the document.

Returnable documents:

• SBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content) and Annex C (Local Content Declaration – Summary Schedule) are mandatory for contract award.
• Valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS-accredited) or sworn affidavit / CIPC affidavit (Eskom does not accept e-signatures on affidavits).
• Proof of subcontract agreement(s), CSD report of subcontractor(s), and subcontractor B-BBEE certificate / sworn affidavit (if subcontracting applies).
• B-BBEE Improvement or Retention Plan must be submitted within 30 days of contract signing.
• Subcontracting information table must be completed.
• All documents must be submitted before the closing time.

Preference points system: 90/10 or 80/20 (as applicable).

• B-BBEE points: Level 1 = 10 (90/10) or 20 (80/20); Level 2 = 9 or 18; Level 3 = 6 or 14; Level 4 = 5 or 12; Level 5 = 4 or 8; Level 6 = 3 or 6; Level 7 = 2 or 4; Level 8 = 1 or 2; Non-compliant = 0.
• Specific goals: maximum 10/20 points may be awarded; points added to price points and rounded to two decimal places.
• Contract awarded to tenderer scoring the highest total points.
• Failure to provide B-BBEE documentation does not disqualify, but bidder scores 0 for specific goals and a maximum of 90/80 for price.
• Mandatory subcontracting (for contracts R30 million and above): minimum 30% to designated groups (EMEs/QSEs at least 51% black-owned, including youth, women, disabled, rural/township, cooperatives, military veterans).
• Subcontracting restriction: cannot subcontract more than 25% of purchase order value to an entity with a lower B-BBEE status unless it is an EME with capability.
• NIPP obligations apply if imported content is USD 5 million or more; winning bidder must sign NIPP obligation agreement with DTIC before contract signing.
• SDL&I objectives do not form part of scoring but become contractual obligations.

Scope: Supply and installation of high-mesh security fencing with a double overhang at various air quality monitoring sites.

Duration: 8 months.

No quantities, locations, or technical standards are specified in the document.

Retention: Eskom will retain 2.5% of every invoice amount (excluding VAT) for failure to submit SDL&I performance reports quarterly or failure to meet SDL&I obligations.

Retention release: If compliance results are positive, retained funds are released.

No bid security, bonds, guarantees, or payment terms are stated.

B-BBEE: Valid certificate or sworn affidavit required for contract award. Revenue thresholds:

• Up to R10 million (EME): sworn affidavit acceptable.
• Up to R50 million (QSE): must comply with QSE scorecard unless at least 51% black-owned, then sworn affidavit acceptable.
• Above R50 million: valid B-BBEE certificate required.

Affidavit validity: Must include deponent name and ID, designation, enterprise details, black ownership percentages, total revenue, financial year end, B-BBEE status level, empowering supplier status, same signing date for deponent and Commissioner of Oaths, and Commissioner must be independent.

B-BBEE improvement plan: Must be submitted within 30 days of contract signing. Level 4 bidders must reach Level 3 by end of Year 1; Level 5-8 or non-compliant must reach Level 4 by end of Year 1, then improve one level per year.

Local content: SBD 6.2 and Annex C mandatory; local procurement content must be separated into local and imported components.

Skills development: One candidate to be skilled for every R3 million spend; candidates must be unemployed graduates from universities or TVET colleges; tenderer bears full cost.

CIDB: Not specified in the document.

CSD: Registration required (implied by subcontractor CSD report requirement).