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Summary
ESKOM seeks an approved professional person (app) to provide dam safety engineering, inspections, and compliance services for seven category ii & iii peaking dams in the western cape over six years. The role includes bi-annual inspections, risk assessments, design work, and regulatory engagement under the national water act and dam safety regulations.
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What the buyer was looking for
1Inferred operational need
Scope: Provision of Dam Approved Professional Person (APP) services for Eskom Generation Peaking dams (Category II & III) for 6 years.
Threshold: 6 years
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Technical Specifications
Source: Attachment 7 - Safety Inspection Dams.pdf
Scope: Provision of Dam Approved Professional Person (APP) services for Eskom Generation Peaking dams (Category II & III) for 6 years.
Key Deliverables:
Conduct bi-annual site visits for visual inspections of 7 dams (or as needed in emergencies).
Review and evaluate existing site information: surveys, instrumentation data, geological/geotechnical reports, and founding conditions.
Provide resources, including equipment, for required works.
Compile reports on findings, including risks, deficiencies, and remedial works (with designs and scopes where required).
Review and monitor input data/information packs.
Review, update, or develop Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals.
Address queries and mitigate concerns on existing dams.
Engage with the Dam Safety Office (DSO) and relevant authorities on Eskom’s behalf; provide feedback on engagements.
Assist in producing close-out documentation and provide necessary sign-offs.
Provide design services for any required dam work (submissions to APE for review/acceptance within 90 days of Task Order; revisions required if not accepted).
Conduct initial assessment report at contract start: status of operational/safety risks, mitigation actions, and timelines.
Perform Lidar and Bathymetric surveys for all 7 dams to establish baselines.
Re-evaluate: geology/foundation conditions, flood hydrology, spillway discharge capacity, outlet works, dam stability, ancillaries/mechanical equipment, erosion protection (with designs where applicable).
Re-evaluate/update Emergency Preparedness Plans.
Review dam safety monitoring instrument records against O&M manuals; assess readings for safety/performance issues.
Address downstream development/infrastructure hazard potential, water release records vs. Water Use License, and general condition assessments.
Team Requirements:
APP must be authorised for Category II & III dams and supported by a DSO-approved specialist team.
All work must comply with Chapter 12 of the National Water Act and Dam Safety Regulations (Regulations 35 & 36).
Note: Contractor awarded the tender will be the "Main contractor"; subcontractors are "Appointed contractors."
Compliance Requirements
Source: Attachment 7 - Safety Inspection Dams.pdf
Mandatory Compliance:
Section 37(2) OHS Act Agreement: Must be signed between Eskom and the Main contractor before work starts. Main contractor must also compile Section 37(2) agreements with all Appointed contractors. Originals retained by contractors; copies filed with Eskom project manager and in OHS files.
Legislative Compliance:
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (Section 24 of the Bill of Rights).
Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 (and Regulations), including Construction Regulations (Sections 8, 9, 10, and Regulation 7).
National Environmental Management Act 1998.
Environment Conservation Act 1989.
National Water Act 1998 (Chapter 12 and Dam Safety Regulations).
Civil and Building Work Act.
National Road Traffic Act.
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COID).
SANS Standards (applicable to the project).
OHS Act "Regulations on Hazardous Work by Children in South Africa" (child labour prohibited).
Eskom-Specific Requirements:
SHEQ Policy: Must be compiled (if not existing), signed by CEO or delegate, displayed prominently, and filed in OHS files/annexed to OHS Plan.
COVID-19 Policy: Signed by senior management, displayed, and filed in OHS files.
COID Registration: Main contractor and Appointed contractors must be registered with a Compensation Commissioner and possess a valid Letter of Good Standing (LoG). LoG must remain valid throughout the contract; copies filed in OHS files.
Statutory Appointments: Competent personnel must be appointed per OHS Act criteria (e.g., 16(1) or 16(2) appointees).
Eskom Life-Saving Rules: Mandatory adherence for all contractors/employees on Eskom premises. Rules include: Open/Isolate/Test/Earth, Hook Up at Heights, Buckle Up, Be Sober, Permit to Work, Ensure Safe Live Working. Non-compliance is serious misconduct.
Substance Abuse: Zero tolerance (0% alcohol/drugs). Contractors must follow Eskom Procedure 32-37; ad-hoc testing may occur. Employees must sign the Life-Saving Rule pledge before work starts.
Organisational Structure: Main contractor and Appointed contractors must provide organograms (signed by 16(1)/16(2)) listing roles, names, and appointments. Must be updated and filed in OHS files.
OHS File: Must be maintained for each site, including all health/safety records, Section 37(2) agreements, and organograms.
Risk Assessments: Baseline and pre-task risk assessments required (daily/task-specific). Must identify hazards, evaluate risks, and document controls. Method statements/safe work procedures must be submitted to Eskom for approval.
PPE: Issue risk-based PPE as a last resort; inspect regularly and train employees on use/care.
Medical Surveillance: Organisational programme required for the contract duration. Pre-employment/periodic medicals must align with job specifications.
Incident Reporting: All incidents must be reported/investigated per Eskom Procedure 32-95. Main contractor must participate in Appointed contractors' investigations.
Training: Contractor Health and Safety Officer (part-time) must have SAMTRAC, HIRA, incident investigation, legal liability training, ISO 45001 knowledge, and 2+ years experience. Weekly reports to Eskom Safety Department and monthly internal audits of subcontractors required.
Site Supervisor: Must be trained in HIRA, incident investigation, supervisor training, authorised person/PSR, and legal liability. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, inspecting work, monitoring OHS performance, and submitting reports.
Prohibited:
Child labour or hazardous work by children (per Constitution and OHS Act Regulations).
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Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
2Inferred operational need
Key Deliverables:
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
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The linked award records ZUTARI as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8897521.4 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
18Inferred operational need
Provide design services for any required dam work (submissions to APE for review/acceptance within 90 days of Task Order; revisions required if not accepted).
Threshold: 90 days
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ZUTARI as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8897521.4 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
20Mandatory requirement
Section 37(2) OHS Act Agreement: Must be signed between Eskom and the Main contractor before work starts. Main contractor must also compile Section 37(2) agreements with all Appointed contractors. Originals retained by contractors; copies filed with Eskom project manager and in OHS files.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for ZUTARI.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
35Mandatory requirement
COID Registration: Main contractor and Appointed contractors must be registered with a Compensation Commissioner and possess a valid Letter of Good Standing (LoG). LoG must remain valid throughout the contract; copies filed in OHS files.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ZUTARI as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8897521.4 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
36Mandatory requirement
Substance Abuse: Zero tolerance (0% alcohol/drugs). Contractors must follow Eskom Procedure 32-37; ad-hoc testing may occur. Employees must sign the Life-Saving Rule pledge before work starts.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ZUTARI as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8897521.4 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
37Mandatory requirement
Organisational Structure: Main contractor and Appointed contractors must provide organograms (signed by 16(1)/16(2)) listing roles, names, and appointments. Must be updated and filed in OHS files.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ZUTARI as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8897521.4 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
39Mandatory requirement
Risk Assessments: Baseline and pre-task risk assessments required (daily/task-specific). Must identify hazards, evaluate risks, and document controls. Method statements/safe work procedures must be submitted to Eskom for approval.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ZUTARI as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8897521.4 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
41Mandatory requirement
Medical Surveillance: Organisational programme required for the contract duration. Pre-employment/periodic medicals must align with job specifications.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ZUTARI as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8897521.4 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
42Mandatory requirement
Incident Reporting: All incidents must be reported/investigated per Eskom Procedure 32-95. Main contractor must participate in Appointed contractors' investigations.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ZUTARI as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8897521.4 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
43Mandatory requirement
Site Supervisor: Must be trained in HIRA, incident investigation, supervisor training, authorised person/PSR, and legal liability. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, inspecting work, monitoring OHS performance, and submitting reports.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ZUTARI as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8897521.4 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
46Mandatory requirement
Training: Contractor Health and Safety Officer (part-time) must have SAMTRAC, HIRA, incident investigation, legal liability training, ISO 45001 knowledge, and 2+ years experience. Weekly reports to Eskom Safety Department and monthly internal audits of subcontractors required.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for ZUTARI.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
47Mandatory requirement
- APP must be authorised for Category II & III dams and supported by a DSO-approved specialist team. - Conduct bi-annual visual inspections, Lidar/Bathymetric surveys, and re-evaluate dam stability, flood hydrology, and spillway capacity for all 7 dams. - Compile detailed reports on risks, deficiencies, and remedial works, including designs and O&M manual updates. - Compliance with National Water Act (Chapter 12), Dam Safety Regulations, OHS Act, and Eskom’s Life-Saving Rules (e.g., zero tolerance for substance abuse). - Maintain OHS files, risk assessments, medical surveillance, and incident reporting per Eskom procedures. - Subcontractors must be registered with COID and have valid Letters of Good Standing. - Provide initial assessment report and close-out documentation with necessary sign-offs.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
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Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for ZUTARI.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
48Inferred operational need
Team Requirements:
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ZUTARI as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8897521.4 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
53Mandatory requirement
Eskom Life-Saving Rules: Mandatory adherence for all contractors/employees on Eskom premises. Rules include: Open/Isolate/Test/Earth, Hook Up at Heights, Buckle Up, Be Sober, Permit to Work, Ensure Safe Live Working. Non-compliance is serious misconduct.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ZUTARI as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8897521.4 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
Notification of Award for the Provision of Laundry Service to site Canteen and Medical centre on as and when required at Kriel Power Station for a period of three years (36 Months)