Removal, purchase, and collection of scrap transformers (1346 kva) for ESKOM in mpumalanga

Submit all required forms as specified in the tender. Ensure completeness to avoid disqualification. Incomplete submissions may be disqualified.

Evaluation criteria not explicitly stated. Expected requirements: valid tax clearance, B-BBEE certificate, proof of similar experience in transformer handling or scrap metal recovery, and compliance with Eskom's vendor registration requirements.

Scope: Removal, purchase, and collection of damaged, scrap, and vandalised transformers. Items include 11kV and 22kV transformers with kVA ratings ranging from 16kVA to 200kVA. Locations: Middelburg RDC, Kwaggafontein, Caroline, and Mayflower CNC in Mpumalanga. Total kVA: 2315. Manufacturers: Revive, Actom, Alstom, Desta, ASEA, BRR. All units are damaged due to lightning. Suppliers must handle all listed units as per the provided serial numbers and descriptions.

• Closing date and time: As specified in the Tender Data. All time references are South African Standard Time (SAST, GMT+2).
• Compulsory site visit and/or clarification meeting: Details are in the Tender Data. Failure to attend results in disqualification.
• Addenda/Extensions: Check the Eskom Tender Bulletin and NT e-Tender Portal regularly for updates, addenda, or changes to the closing date/time.
• Tender Validity: Hold tenders valid for acceptance by Eskom for the period stated in the Tender Data. Extensions may be requested; refusal to extend results in exclusion from further consideration.

• All written communication must be addressed to the Eskom Representative identified in the Invitation to Tender document. No other Eskom official may be contacted.
• Submission address, tender box location, and e-tendering portal details: As specified in the Tender Data.
• Clarifications: Submit written requests for clarification to the Eskom Representative only. Eskom will publish all clarifications and responses (without tenderer names) on the Eskom Tender Bulletin and NT e-Tender Portal.

• Submit the complete original tender and one (1) hard copy to the address and tender box or email specified in the Tender Data by the closing date and time. Proof of posting or courier delivery is not proof of delivery.
• For e-tendering: Upload and finalise the tender via the Eskom Tender Bulletin site on the Eskom E-tendering page by the closing date and time. No physical deposit is allowed for e-tenders. The system will block submissions after the deadline.
• Ensure all documents (PDF/Excel) are accessible, not corrupt, and finalised before the deadline. It is your sole responsibility to verify this.
• Late tenders are not accepted under any circumstances. Eskom takes no responsibility for delays in courier/postal systems or incorrect submission locations.
• Submit the original tender and copy as separate packages/envelopes, clearly marked "ORIGINAL" and "COPY". If an electronic copy is required, package it separately and mark it "ELECTRONIC COPY".
• Seal all packages together in an outer envelope marked "Confidential". The outer envelope must include: Eskom submission address, tender number, your company name, physical address, email, and contact number of the authorised signatory.
• Sign the original tender (handwritten or electronic for e-tenders). The signatory is legally liable for the tender.
• Complete and submit the Acknowledgement Form, clearly stating if the tender covers the whole or part of the scope.
• Return all mandatory tender returnables by the closing date and time. These must be complete, valid, current, and original (where required) for the entire tender validity period. No late submissions are accepted.
• Do not sub-contract 100% of the scope of work. Such tenders are ineligible and will be disqualified.
• All communication must be in writing, in English, and directed only to the Eskom Representative identified in the Invitation to Tender. No other Eskom official may be contacted.

• Eligibility: Must comply with criteria stated in the Tender Data. Tenderers restricted from doing business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies are disqualified.
• Sub-contracting: Tenders proposing 100% sub-contracting of the scope of work are ineligible and will be disqualified.
• Basic Compliance: Failure to submit an original tender and one hard copy (where required) results in disqualification. For e-tendering, failure to upload/finalise documents renders the tender non-responsive.
• Mandatory Returnables: Missing or incomplete mandatory documents at closing date/time result in disqualification. No late submissions are accepted.
• Pre-Qualification: If stipulated, tenderers must meet pre-qualification criteria. Eskom will not evaluate the same criterion twice ('double dipping').
• Functionality: If applicable, tenderers must meet the minimum threshold stated in the Tender Data to proceed to further evaluation.
• B-BBEE: B-BBEE level is scored as per the CSD report or certificate/affidavit provided. If B-BBEE is a pre-qualification criterion, proof is mandatory at tender closing; otherwise, zero PPPFA points are awarded. Fraudulent or expired B-BBEE documents result in disqualification and potential legal consequences.
• Specific Goals: Failure to meet Specific Goals or submit required proof by the closing date/time results in zero points for that section under the 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system.
• Financial Risk: Eskom evaluates financial statements to assess risk. If risk is too high or mitigating factors are insufficient, the tenderer may be excluded.
• Price Evaluation: Prices are evaluated per Tender Data criteria, including CPA, FOREX, commodity exposure, discounts, technical adjustments, PV, and forecasted invoicing rates.
• Arithmetical Errors: Eskom checks for errors (e.g., decimal misplacement, omissions, incorrect additions). Tenderers must confirm or accept corrections; refusal may lead to disqualification.
• Ranking: Tenders are ranked by combining Price and Specific Goals scores (PPPFA). Contracts may be awarded to lower-scoring tenderers only under Section 2(1)(f) of the PPPFA Act, if Objective Criteria are stipulated in the Invitation to Tender.

• Scope: Removal, purchase, and collection of kVA transformers located at Middelburg RDC, Kwaggafontein, Caroline, and Mayflower CNC in Mpumalanga.
• Familiarisation: Tenderers must review the latest revision of any standardised specifications or documents referenced in the Invitation to Tender.
• Site Visit/Clarification Meeting: Attendance is compulsory if stipulated in the Tender Data. Failure to attend results in disqualification. Use this opportunity to ask questions about the work, services, supply, or location.
• SHEQ Requirements: Proof of Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) systems, policies, and capabilities must be submitted by the tender closing date and/or contract award. All associated costs and personnel must be included in the tender pricing.

• Taxes and Levies: Include all duties, taxes (including VAT), and other levies payable by the tenderer in your rates and prices. These are based on rates applicable 14 days prior to the tender closing date.
• Fixed Pricing: Rates and prices must be fixed for the contract duration, unless price adjustment provisions are included in the Invitation to Tender.
• Currency: State all rates and prices in South African Rand (ZAR) unless otherwise instructed. If other currencies are allowed, use the exchange rate and base date stipulated in the Invitation to Tender.
• Cataloguing: If required, include a line item for cataloguing in your Pricing Schedule. Eskom will pay for cataloguing, and materials must comply with Eskom’s labelling specifications.
• Performance Security: If required, indicate at least two (2) financial institutions you intend to approach for performance security. Eskom reserves the right to reject unsuitable institutions.
• Costs: Eskom will not compensate tenderers for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting a tender, including testing or negotiations.

• Eligibility: Must comply with all eligibility criteria in the Tender Data and not be restricted from doing business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies.
• B-BBEE: Submit a valid B-BBEE certificate, affidavit, or CSD report. If B-BBEE is a pre-qualification criterion, proof is mandatory at tender closing; otherwise, zero PPPFA points are awarded. Misrepresentation or falsification of B-BBEE information may lead to disqualification, reporting to the B-BBEE Commission, suspension from state business for up to 10 years, and potential jail time.
• CIDB Registration: If stipulated in the Tender Data, must be registered with the CIDB at tender closing or capable of registration within 21 working days. Proof of registration (or application) is mandatory at closing; actual CIDB registration proof must be submitted by contract award.
• SHEQ: Submit proof of Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) systems, policies, and capabilities by the tender closing date and/or contract award. All costs and personnel must be reflected in the tender.
• Legislation: Comply with all relevant legislation, including National Treasury instructions, CIDB regulations, PPPFA regulations, Amended B-BBEE Codes, COIDA, OHS Act, and Eskom’s SHEQ requirements.
• Agent Authority: If submitting as an agent, provide an authenticated copy of the authority to act on behalf of the principal.
• SDL&I Undertaking: Complete and submit the SDL&I Undertaking (annexure) by contract award. Failure to do so results in the tender not being considered.
• Contract Goals: If awarded, the contract may require compliance with Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG) and Contract Participation Goals (CPG) as per CIDB standards. CSDG applies to contracts of R5M+ or 12+ months duration; CPG applies to construction works contracts of 6+ months duration with 25%+ subcontractable work.
• Local Content: Submit information on designated materials and thresholds by contract award. Failure to do so results in the tender not being considered.

Returnable Documents: Not specified in the provided text.

Mandatory returnable: Submit the fully completed E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form (Template ID: 240-9722574 Rev 1) to Eskom. Failure to submit within the prescribed period disqualifies the tenderer. Required fields: business name/JV, contact person, landline, cellphone, email, tenderer’s name, authorized signature, designation, and date. Self-training via the E-Tendering Noddy Guide, video, or clarification meeting is mandatory, with confirmation of ability to operate the E-Tendering Solution.

Disqualification risks: Non-submission of the fully completed E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form or failure to confirm self-training (via guide, video, or meeting). Evaluation is pass/fail based on: proof of self-training, form completion, and timeliness of submission.

No returnable documents or submission details specified in the document. Bidders must verify the tender document for: submission address, deadline, required forms, and any disqualification risks.

Bidders will be evaluated on: Demonstrated experience in transformer handling and removal. Availability of necessary equipment and transportation capabilities. Compliance with environmental regulations for transformer disposal. Valid tax clearance certificate. Proof of financial capability to purchase the assets.

Scope: Removal, purchase, and collection of scrap transformers (total KVA: 1346) from Eskom sites in Mpumalanga (Middelburg RDC, Kwaggafontein, Caroline, Mayflower CNC).

Transformer list includes:

• ACTOM 100kVA/11kV (2 units, years: 2017, 2013)
• REVIVE 100kVA/22kV (7 units, years: 2024, 2021, unclear, 2013, 1995, 2018, no nameplate)
• REVIVE 50kVA/22kV (3 units, years: 2024, 2022, 2013)
• REVIVE 16kVA/22kV (6 units, years: 2016, 2019, unclear, 2022, 2023)
• Power Engineering 16kVA/kV (1 unit, year: 1993)

Note: Some serial numbers and years are unclear or missing.

Bidders must demonstrate capability in handling electrical equipment removal and transportation. Must comply with Eskom's procurement policies and safety standards. Financial capability to purchase transformers and execute removal operations is required. Valid tax clearance and B-BBEE certification are likely required.

Scope: Removal, purchase, and collection of transformers. Total capacity: 4286 KVA. Locations: Middelburg RDC, Kwaggafontein, Caroline, and Mayflower CNC in Mpumalanga. Transformer specifications: Varied ratings (15KVA to 500KVA), voltage levels (11KV, 22KV, 23.1KV, 30KV, 210KV), and secondary voltages (e.g., 240V, 242V, 400V, 415V, 420V, 11000V). Each unit has a unique serial number and revision status where applicable.

• Closing date: 02 June 2026 at 10:00 AM.\n- No compulsory viewing day.\n- Offers remain valid for 90 days (3 months) from the closing date.

• SCM Contact: Ntsako Machebe.\n- Email: [email protected].\n- Phone: 013 693 2872.\n- Submission email: [email protected] (for tender documents only).\n- Clarifications email: [email protected].

Submit all tender documents exclusively via email to: [email protected]. \n- Email subject line must contain ONLY the enquiry number: OLT2128187 (no additional text, spaces, or prefixes).\n- All attachments must be in PDF format.\n- Maximum attachment size per email: 10MB. Split submissions if necessary.\n- Confirmation email must be received after submission. Follow up immediately with [email protected] if not received.\n- Late submissions will NOT be accepted. Closing date and time: 02 June 2026 at 10:00 AM.\n- Clarifications must be sent in writing to [email protected] (not to [email protected]). Eskom will respond within 1-2 working days before the deadline, depending on complexity.\n- Failure to comply with submission rules (wrong email, incorrect subject line, late submission, or missing returnables) will result in disqualification.\n\nMandatory returnables (disqualification if missing at tender closing):\n- Offer to Purchase form (with price schedule and comments).\n- Valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate.\n- Affidavit (DTI template) confirming B-BBEE contribution level + B-BBEE Verification Certificate from an accredited agency.\n- Second-hand goods certificate from SAPS/Licensee.\n- SBD 4 Form (Bidder’s Disclosure).\n- Integrity Pact Declaration Form.\n- E-auction training acknowledgement form.\n- CIPC Registration Documents + Copies of ID documents of directors.\n- Proof of registration on National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) or CSD number.\n- Valid Letter of Good Standing with COID.\n- Authorization Form.\n- Technical Requirements: Technical inventory list + Method statement based on scope of work.

Evaluation is based on:\n- Financial – Best price: 80% weighting.\n- B-BBEE: 20% weighting.\n\nAdditional disqualification criteria:\n- Bidders with existing or expired Eskom contracts in default or with open non-conformances will be disqualified.\n- Bidders listed on National Treasury’s Database of Restricted Suppliers or Register for Tender Defaulters are disqualified.\n- Failure to submit mandatory returnables (e.g., Tax Clearance, B-BBEE documents, SAPS certificate) will result in disqualification.\n- Eskom’s commercial process and adjudication decisions apply.

• Scope: Purchase, collect, and remove scrapped KVA transformers from Middelburg RDC, Kwaggafontein CNC, Caroline CNC, and Mayflower CNC in Mpumalanga.\n- Quantities: Middelburg RDC (43 units), Kwaggafontein CNC (20 units), Caroline CNC (42 units), Mayflower CNC (35 units).\n\nSuccessful tenderer must:\n- Pay upfront for the allocated batch in full (no partial payments or re-batching).\n- Collect all units within 7 working days from the issue date of the approved work instruction/task order.\n- Have sufficient capacity and resources to service the contract at any time, as quantities are not known upfront and depend on Eskom’s operations.\n- Clean the site post-collection, including rehabilitating any oil spills.\n- Handle both aluminium and copper core units as per Eskom’s list.\n- Ensure safe collection, handling, removal, and transportation of transformers.\n- Provide qualified labour, certified plant, machinery, equipment, and transport.\n\nPayment and logistics:\n- Payment due to Eskom within 5 working days after sale via bank cheque or electronic transfer only.\n- Release of equipment/scrap occurs after payment receipt and buyer acquiring a permit to remove and transport the equipment/scrap.\n\nSite and safety requirements:\n- Obtain an Eskom permit before commencing work. Notify the Eskom site agent upon completion for sign-off.\n- Comply with OHSA Act No. 85 of 1993 and provide all safety documentation on-site.\n- No accommodation allowed on-site.\n- Littering prohibited; waste disposal facilities must be provided on-site during dismantling.\n- Portable fire-fighting equipment required during all work stages.\n- Rigging, transportation, and equipment costs (e.g., valves, pumps, flow trucks) are the tenderer’s responsibility.\n- Environmental Waste Management Licence or municipal certificate required for hazardous waste transport between sites/provinces.

• Pricing: Conducted via e-Auction. Final bid price per item (ex-VAT) determines the rand rate per item.\n- Payment terms: Due within 5 working days after sale. Only bank cheque or electronic transfer accepted.\n- VAT: Invoices issued on request per Value Added Tax Act No. 89 of 1991.\n- Tax compliance: Valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate (for tenders) is mandatory. Failure to provide or incorrect certificates may result in contract cancellation and damages claimed by Eskom.\n- Offers must remain valid for 90 days from the closing date.\n- Eskom reserves the right not to accept the lowest or any tender/offer or withdraw any item it wishes to retain.

• Mandatory documents (disqualification if missing):\n - Valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate.\n - B-BBEE Affidavit (DTI template) + B-BBEE Verification Certificate from an accredited agency.\n - Second-hand goods certificate from SAPS/Licensee.\n - SBD 4 Form (Bidder’s Disclosure).\n - Integrity Pact Declaration Form.\n - E-auction training acknowledgement form.\n - CIPC Registration Documents + Copies of directors’ ID documents.\n - Proof of registration on National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD).\n - Valid Letter of Good Standing with COID.\n - Authorization Form.\n - Technical inventory list + Method statement.\n\n- Safety and Health (OHS) Requirements:\n - SHE policy signed by CEO/MD (aligned with OHS Act Section 7 or ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001), with next review date.\n - Valid Letter of Good Standing (COID/FEMA/RMA) depicting the correct nature of business.\n - Signed acknowledgement of Eskom’s OHS legal requirements (Annexure B).\n - Certified training certificates for: First Aider, Fire Fighting, Crane Operator, Risk Assessment.\n - Appointment letters for: First Aider, Fire Fighter, Crane Operator, Risk Assessor (aligned with certificates).\n - Baseline Risk Assessment (BRA) addressing SHE hazards for scrap collection activities.\n - Occupation Health and Safety Plan (OHS Plan) relevant to scrap handling and collection.\n - Registration with SAPS as a Second-hand Dealer and Recycler.\n - Valid Medical Fitness Certificates (minimum 2 x Red Ticket) from Occupational Health Practitioner.\n - Safe work procedures/manuals for high-risk activities.\n - Substance abuse management policy and procedure.\n\n- Environmental Requirements:\n - Environmental policy signed by top management (committed to compliance, pollution prevention, continual improvement).\n - Emergency Preparedness Procedure/Plan (EPP) with contact details.\n - Waste Management Plan (disposal at licensed landfills, waste oil management).\n\n- Additional Compliance:\n - Bidders with existing/expired Eskom contracts in default or open non-conformances will be disqualified.\n - Bidders listed on National Treasury’s Database of Restricted Suppliers or Register for Tender Defaulters are disqualified.\n - No collusion or restrictive practices allowed (reported to Competition Commission/NPA if suspected).\n - Contractor must comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Section 37.2 Agreement).

Evaluation is based on the following mandatory criteria:

• Legal recognition: Contractor must be a legally registered entity (natural or legal person).
• SHE management system: Must demonstrate compliance with applicable legal requirements and Eskom’s SHE policies, standards, and procedures.
• Competency of key personnel: Health and Safety Officers, Construction Supervisors, and other critical roles must be competent. Registration with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) is required where applicable by law.
• Organizational capacity: Contractor must have the ability to fulfill all roles and responsibilities outlined for the project, including oversight of sub-contractors.
• Joint venture accountability: If applicable, each partner in a joint venture must independently fulfill SHE requirements, or the single registered entity must meet all obligations. All parties must sign a Section 37(2) agreement under the OHS Act.

Scope: Removal, purchase, and collection of kVA transformers from Eskom sites in Mpumalanga (Middelburg RDC, Kwaggafontein, Caroline, Mayflower CNC).

Key Technical and SHE Requirements:

• Contractors must execute all work safely, ensuring health, safety, and environmental (SHE) compliance for employees, subcontractors, and the public.
• Contractors are responsible for identifying and mitigating all occupational health and safety risks tied to their activities.
• Full compliance with Eskom’s SHE policies, procedures, and standards is mandatory, in addition to all applicable South African legislation (e.g., OHS Act, Construction Regulations, NEMA).
• Development and implementation of project-specific SHE plans are required, including:
• Risk assessments for all tasks and hazards.
• Safe work procedures for high-risk and critical activities.
• Emergency preparedness plans (fire safety, first-aid, escape routes).
• Material and equipment must meet manufacturer and legislative safety standards. Reclaimed materials, if authorized, must meet original safety specifications.
• Specialized activities (e.g., working at heights, confined spaces, excavations, hazardous materials handling) must adhere to Eskom and legislative standards, including permits-to-work where required.
• Adequate site facilities for employees must be provided, complying with Facilities Regulations and SANS 10400 standards.
• Public safety measures must be documented in the SHE plan to protect communities from project-related risks.
• Occupational hygiene stressors (noise, dust, chemicals) must be identified, evaluated, and controlled. Health risk assessments and monitoring are mandatory, with up-to-date records.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be provided where necessary, with training on correct use and limitations.
• A SHE file must be maintained for the project duration, including all documentation for audits and inspections. The file must be handed over to Eskom upon completion.
• Monthly statistical reporting of incidents (lost time, medical, first aid, near-misses) and manpower data must be submitted to Eskom.
• Substance abuse is prohibited; a 0% blood alcohol/drug level is enforced.
• Mandatory training: Toolbox talks, induction training, and site-specific awareness training for all employees and subcontractors.
• Strict adherence to Eskom’s Life-Saving Rules:
• Open, Isolate, Test, Earth, Bond and/or Insulate before Touch.
• Hook Up at Heights.
• Buckle Up.
• Be Sober.
• Ensure a Permit to Work is in place.
• Appointment of competent Health and Safety Officers (as required by OHS Act and MHS Act) and liaison with Eskom’s SHE departments.
• Construction Supervisors must be appointed in writing for the project duration, with clear responsibilities for supervising work.

Mandatory Legal Compliance:

• Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (OHS Act) and all regulations, including Construction Regulations, General Safety Regulations, and Environmental Regulations for Workplaces.
• Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (MHS Act) where applicable (e.g., tunneling, explosives).
• National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (NEMA) and National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008.
• National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (NRTA) for transport and mobile plant equipment.
• Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (COID Act).
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 for working hours and fatigue management.
• Pressure Equipment Regulations for boilers, pressurized systems, and vessels.
• Explosives Act, 1956 and Explosives Regulations for handling and storage of explosives.
• Asbestos Regulations for management and disposal of asbestos-containing materials.

Eskom-Specific Compliance:

• Eskom Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality Policy (32-727).
• SHE Requirements for the Eskom Commercial Process (32-726).
• Integrated SHE Organisation, Roles and Responsibilities, and Statutory Appointments Procedure (32-296).
• Life-Saving Rules Standard (240-62196227).
• Waste Management Procedure (32-245).
• Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Process (32-529).
• Emergency Planning (32-123) and Eskom Fire Risk Management (32-124).
• Substance Abuse Procedure (32-37).
• Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety Incident Management Procedure (32-95).
• Working at Heights Standard (32-418).
• Vehicle Safety Specification (32-345) and Vehicle and Driver Safety Management Procedure (240-62946386).
• Compliance with SANS standards (e.g., SANS 10400 for facilities, SANS 1186 for safety signage, SANS 10140/1091 for colour coding).

Statutory and Professional Requirements:

• All statutory and non-statutory appointments (e.g., Health and Safety Officers, Construction Supervisors) must comply with Eskom Standard 32-296.
• Professional and statutory registrations for construction project managers and supervisors with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) are required where applicable (240-46569633).

Documentation and Certifications:

• Medical Certificates of Fitness (valid for 1 year) for employees, issued by a Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)-registered occupational health practitioner.
• Medical surveillance programs for employees exposed to occupational risks.
• Proof of compliance with all relevant permits (e.g., permit-to-work for high-risk activities).
• SHE file must be maintained and available for Eskom audits, including risk assessments, incident reports, training records, and inspection findings.
• Approved SHE plan must be submitted to Eskom prior to commencing work, addressing all identified hazards and including safe work procedures.

B-bbee:

• Compliance with Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) requirements as per Eskom’s commercial process (referenced in 32-726).

Eligibility for Eskom site work requires contractors to ensure their personnel: are medically fit for task-specific work (e.g., working at height), are trained and authorized as competent for their assigned tasks, remain sober (zero tolerance for alcohol/drugs), and hold required permits (e.g., Permit to Work). Contractors must also have disciplinary processes aligned with Eskom’s Disciplinary Code to address Life-Saving Rule violations.

Scope: Removal, purchase, and collection of kVA transformers at Middelburg RDC, Kwaggafontein, Caroline, and Mayflower CNC in Mpumalanga.

Safety and Compliance Requirements:

• Strict adherence to Eskom’s Life-Saving Rules is mandatory:

1. OPEN, ISOLATE, TEST, EARTH, BOND, AND/OR INSULATE BEFORE TOUCH for all electrical work.
2. HOOK UP AT HEIGHTS for elevated work; use Eskom-approved fall arrest systems.
3. BUCKLE UP for all vehicle travel on Eskom business.
4. BE SOBER; zero tolerance for alcohol/drugs on site or during Eskom business.
5. ENSURE A PERMIT TO WORK (PTW) is obtained where required (e.g., Plant Safety Regulations, High Voltage Systems).

• Pre-task risk assessments must be conducted before commencing any work.
• Use of Eskom-approved PPE (e.g., face shields, insulated gloves, fall arrest systems) is compulsory.
• Compliance with Eskom’s SHEQ standards and relevant procedures (e.g., 32-418 Working at Heights, 36-681 Plant Safety Regulations, 32-848 ORHVS) is required.

Operational Notes:

• Zero tolerance for violations; disciplinary action will follow Eskom’s Disciplinary Code (32-1112).
• Contractors must ensure all personnel understand and sign acknowledgment of Life-Saving Rules.

Mandatory Compliance:

• Contractors and their personnel must adhere to Eskom’s Life-Saving Rules (zero tolerance policy).
• Contractors must ensure all personnel sign the Life-Saving Rule Acknowledgement Form (240-63942960).
• Compliance with Eskom’s SHEQ Policy (32-727) and Contractor Health and Safety Requirements (32-136) is mandatory.
• Permit-to-Work (PTW) system must be followed for applicable activities (e.g., electrical work, high-voltage systems).
• Medical fitness certification is required for work at height (per 32-418).
• Use of Eskom-approved PPE (e.g., 240-44175132 for general PPE, 240-100979499 for working at heights) is compulsory.
• Substance abuse policy (32-37) applies; zero tolerance for alcohol/drugs.

Disciplinary and Reporting:

• Contractors must investigate Life-Saving Rule violations within 5 working days.
• Violating employees must be immediately removed from site.
• Contractors must provide Eskom with disciplinary outcomes and sanctions applied.

Closing Date: 01 June 2021. No other dates (briefings, site visits, clarification deadlines) are specified.

Submit the following returnable documents to avoid disqualification: SHE policy signed by CEO/MD (with next review date, complying with OHS Act Section 7 or ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001); Valid Letter of Good Standing (COID/FEMA/RMA) reflecting correct business nature; Signed Annexure B (acknowledging Eskom’s OHS legal requirements); Certified training certificates for First Aider, Fire Fighting, Crane Operator, and Risk Assessment; Appointment letters for First Aider, Fire Fighter, Crane Operator, and Risk Assessor (aligned with certificates); Complete Baseline Risk Assessment (BRA) addressing SHE hazards for scrap collection; Occupation Health and Safety Plan (OHS Plan) for scrap handling/collection; Proof of SAPS registration as Second Hand Dealer and Recycler; Valid Medical Fitness Certificates (minimum 2 Red Tickets) from Occupational Health Practitioner; Safe work procedures/task manuals for high-risk activities; Substance abuse policy and procedure; Environmental policy signed by top management; Emergency preparedness plan for environmental emergencies; Waste management plan (licensed landfill disposal, waste oil management). Follow tender instructions for submission format.

Mandatory (disqualifying if non-compliant): Compliance with all OHS legal requirements (Section A of Annexure D); Valid COID registration with correct business classification; Proof of SAPS registration (Second Hand Dealer/Recycler); Submission of certified training certificates and appointment letters for key safety roles; Provision of BRA, OHS Plan, and EMS documentation; Medical fitness certificates for personnel. Non-disqualifying: Substance abuse policy (Section B of Annexure D).

Scope: Removal, purchase, and collection of kVA transformers at Middelburg RDC, Kwaggafontein, Caroline, and Mayflower CNC (Mpumalanga). Deliverables: Safe handling and collection of scrap transformers. Requirements: Appointment letters for First Aider, Fire Fighter, Crane Operator, and Risk Assessor (aligned with certified certificates); Complete Baseline Risk Assessment (BRA) identifying SHE hazards for scrap collection; Occupation Health and Safety Plan (OHS Plan) for scrap handling/collection; Safe work procedures/task manuals for high-risk activities; Environmental policy, emergency preparedness plan, and waste management plan. Standards: Compliance with OHS Act Section 7, ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001, and environmental legislation.

Mandatory: SHE policy signed by CEO/MD (OHS Act Section 7 or ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001); Valid Letter of Good Standing (COID/FEMA/RMA) with correct business nature; Signed Annexure B; Certified training certificates (First Aider, Fire Fighting, Crane Operator, Risk Assessment); Appointment letters for safety roles (aligned with certificates); Complete Baseline Risk Assessment (BRA); Occupation Health and Safety Plan (OHS Plan); SAPS registration as Second Hand Dealer and Recycler; Valid Medical Fitness Certificates (minimum 2 Red Tickets); Safe work procedures/task manuals; Substance abuse policy; Environmental policy; Emergency preparedness plan; Waste management plan. No mention of B-BBEE, CIDB, CIPC, tax, or local content requirements.