Mv/lv maintenance & repairs (overhead aerial bundled and bare conductor lines) – cape coastal cluster, eastern cape

Contract Quality Plan template assist the supplier to identify and plan for meeting client's/ contract expectations/requirements for quality management

Bidders must meet the requirements outlined in the Contract Quality Plan and have the necessary expertise and resources

Scope: MV/LV maintenance and repairs on overhead aerial bundled conductor and bare conductor lines in the Cape Coastal Cluster, Eastern Cape.

Quality management: Bidders must prepare a Contract Quality Plan (CQP) aligned with SANS 466:2005 / ISO 10005:2005 covering:

• Definitions, scope of work, communication channels, organogram with QA/QC roles, interfacing documents (processes, standards, codes, specifications), list of suppliers and sub-suppliers, monitoring of sub-suppliers, interface of sub-supplier QMS with supplier QMS.
• Index of items to be manufactured, refurbished or newly purchased with production schedules and in-house/outsource indication.
• Items/activities requiring QCP/ITP (offsite and onsite), inspection management.
• Work areas and processes needing special controls (e.g., welding, NDT/NDE) with quality control activities per deliverable.
• Documented information to submit to Eskom during project: technical records (safe working procedures/method statements), inspection reports, signed QCPs, technical assurance reports, warranty/material/dimension/test certificates.
• Record control and retention: retrievable filing system with indexing and cross-referencing.
• Concession and non-conformance management processes (concession, defect/repair/rework, inspection management).
• Databook management: submission, review, acceptance, purchase orders for quality-critical items.
• Tools and equipment list with calibration/maintenance/test status.
• Customer property handling per ISO 9001.
• Product preservation: storage, handling, contamination control, packaging, transportation, protection.
• Identification and traceability methods for statutory/regulatory requirements.
• Commissioning and post-delivery activities: warranty period and conditions, customer satisfaction measurement, technical support, defect correction period/retention funds.
• CQP submission: Rev 0 during tender evaluation, Rev 1 after contract signing; compiled by tenderer representative, approved by organisation owner; Eskom review by Project Coordinator/Site Engineer/QC, acceptance by Contract Manager/End User/Project Manager after award.

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Provision for MV/ LV Maintenance & Repairs MV & LV (Overhead aerial bundled conductor and bare conductor lines) in Cape Coastal Cluster – Eastern Cape.

Bidders must have a valid CSD registration, tax clearance, and B-BBEE level as required by the tender documents

Provision for MV/ LV Maintenance & Repairs MV & LV (Overhead aerial bundled conductor and bare conductor lines) in Cape Coastal Cluster – Eastern Cape.

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Returnable Documents: E-Tenderers’ E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form must be fully completed and submitted to Eskom within the prescribed period. Failure to do so will render the Tenderer non-responsive and will be disqualified from the Procurement Process.

E-Tenderers’ E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form is a Mandatory returnable document prior to E-Tendering. Failure to fully complete the form and submit it to Eskom within the prescribed period will render the Tenderer non-responsive and will be disqualified from the Procurement Process.

No eligibility criteria specified

Quality Control Plan (QCP) or Inspection Test Plan (ITP) for MV/LV maintenance and repairs on overhead aerial bundled conductor and bare conductor lines in the Cape Coastal Cluster, Eastern Cape. The plan defines intervention points: Hold Point (H), Witness Point (W), Approval Point (AP), Information Only (IN), Surveillance (S), Verification (V). Inspection and test categories: 100% Testing (T1), Sample Testing (T2), 100% Inspection (A1), Sample Inspection (A2), 100% Witness (W1), Sample Witness (W2), 100% Document Review (R1), Sample Document Review (R2). Methods include visual, microscopy, NDT, liquid/dye penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current. Acceptance criteria cover functionality requirements, performance measures, regulatory compliance, chemical tests. Records required for Supplier Inspection, Eskom Inspection, AIA/NOBO, Internal/TPI. Approvals needed from Contractor/Supplier, Subcontractor (where applicable), Eskom, and Approved Inspection Authority (AIA) where applicable.

The tender is for the provision of MV/LV maintenance and repairs on overhead aerial bundled conductor and bare conductor lines in the Cape Coastal Cluster – Eastern Cape. The contract will be awarded to up to 50 contractors to facilitate quick allocation of work. Work will be allocated on a rotational basis to compliant contractors (COIDA, TAX, B-BBEE). Each qualifying contractor receives at least one task order; subsequent allocations depend on least allocation and resource availability. Refusal of work must be confirmed in writing.

Closing date and time: 07 September 2026 at 10h00 am.

Clarification meeting (non-compulsory): 25 August 2026 at 10:00 am via MS Teams. Attendance must be confirmed with the Eskom Representative via email to [email protected].

Tender validity period: 120 days from closing date and time.

Clarification queries must be submitted at least 5 working days before the tender deadline.

Eskom Representative: Thembakazi Wellem

Tel: 043 703 2378

Email: [email protected]

All queries and clarifications must be addressed in writing to the Eskom Representative only.

Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering site before the closing time. No hard copies will be accepted. The submission must be in PDF format, with the price list also provided in Excel format. File size limits: 50MB per file, 900MB total per submission. No zip/compressed files allowed. If resubmitting, only the latest version will be accepted; previous submissions become null and void. Ensure the submission status is marked as complete.

Mandatory returnables at closing (non-compliance renders the bid non-responsive):

• Electronic copy of the tender in PDF, price list in PDF and Excel.
• Contract Data Part 2 (Data provided by Employer) – mandatory.
• Priced Bill of Quantities (BOQ).

Other required forms (must be completed and signed):

• Authorisation Form (Annexure A)
• Acknowledgement Form (Annexure B)
• Tenderer's Particulars (Annexure C)
• Integrity Declaration Form (Annexure D)
• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid) – Annexure H
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) – Annexure I
• SBD 4 (Bidders Disclosure) – Annexure J
• CIDB EP PE grading 2 or higher
• SARS issued PIN
• B-BBEE Certificate or Affidavit
• Letter of Good Standing (COID)
• Shareholders' IDs and shareholding percentages
• Company registration documents
• Proof of CSD registration summary
• Completed NEC3 Part 2 Contract Data by Contractor (mandatory)
• Completed NEC3 Offer and Acceptance
• Supplier Evaluation Pack

Disqualification risks:

• Late submissions are not accepted.
• Missing or unsigned mandatory returnables.
• Submitting more than one tender (unless as part of a JV with joint and several liability).
• Conflict of interest, being on a restricted list (National Treasury, Eskom, Tender Defaulters), or having nationality of a sanctioned country.
• Subcontracting 100% of the scope of work.

Evaluation stages: 1) Commercial, 2) Functionality, 3) PPPFA Price & Preference, 4) Contractual requirements (SHEQ, SDL&I), 5) Financial evaluation.

Functionality (Technical) – minimum qualifying score 75%:

• Weighted scorecard approach; technical specification compliance weighted 100%.
• Functional criteria sections and weights: Skills/Training Resources 45%, Tools and Equipment 40%, Experience 15%.
• Mandatory criteria (gatekeepers) assessed on a Yes/No basis; a 'No' disqualifies.
• Site verification of tools and equipment will be conducted for bidders passing technical evaluation.
• Training certificates must be validated by Eskom (validation letter required) and copies certified by a Commissioner of Oaths (not older than 3 months from tender close).

Price and Preference (80/20 system):

• Price scored out of 80 points.
• Specific Goals (B-BBEE) scored out of 20 points.
• Total score out of 100; ranking from highest to lowest.
• Tie-breakers: higher Specific Goals score, then drawing of lots.

Contract award:

• Up to 50 contractors will be appointed for the Cape Coastal Cluster – Eastern Cape.
• If fewer than 50 qualify, Eskom will award to those meeting requirements and re-issue for the outstanding number.

Post-award considerations:

• Contractors must obtain EC OU MV Outcome 4 and EC OU LV Authorisation prior to contract signing; work not allocated without valid authorisations.
• Contractors without authorisation prerequisites are given 3 months to obtain them.

Scope: Provision of MV/LV maintenance and repairs on overhead aerial bundled conductor and bare conductor lines in the Cape Coastal Cluster – Eastern Cape.

Technical mandatory requirements:

• All Eskom operating/legislative training certificates must be validated; validation letter must accompany certificates. Validation requests sent to [email protected].
• Required courses include: ORHVS HVO 01, HVO 02, HVO 04; ELW 001 Supervision in Electrical Hazardous Area; OL2 002 Equipotential Earthing; HVA 001 ORHVS Awareness; LVOR 001 Low Voltage Regulations; LVOP 001 Low Voltage Operating; Core/MV/LV Line Construction; L3E 06 Live Low Voltage Work Methods.

Functional criteria – Skills/Training Resources (45%):

• Organogram showing management and technical resource relationships for the EC Zone.
• Site Supervisor/Team Leader per team: CV, OHS Act overview, First Aid Level 2, Basic Fire Fighting, Supervision, Driver's license, valid medicals, HIRA/Pre-Job Planning, Environmental Awareness, Equipotential Earthing, Working from Heights, HVA 01, ORHVS HVO 04, Core MV/LV Line Construction, LVOR 001, LVOP 001, L3E 06, Prepaid Meter training, Electrical measuring instruments/trade test, Fundamentals of Electricity, Cabling (MV 22kV & 11kV).
• Proof of training for all Linesmen/Climbers (two per team): First Aid Level 2, Basic Fire Fighting, MV/LV Line Construction, Fall Arrest Training & Rescue, valid medicals, ID copy, climbing shoes/ladder safety.

Functional criteria – Tools and Equipment (40%):

• Vehicle-mounted crane truck 4x4, vehicle-mounted access/aerial bucket, crane operator with permit, load test certificate, medical.
• Staff transportation (double cab, minibus), LDV.
• Line construction equipment: spade, picks, chain hoist, dynamometers, come-a-long, crimping tool.
• Mobile compressor.
• Related operating equipment: working earths, link stick, MV/LV testers.
• Proof of ownership (asset register) or rental agreements; signed tools and equipment list required.

Functional criteria – Experience (15%):

• List of relevant and comparable projects with scope, completion date, value, client contact.
• Points: 1-5 task orders (5 pts), 5-10 (10 pts), 10-15 (15 pts). One point per task order.

Proposals must meet 75% functionality qualifying score to be evaluated further. A weighted scorecard approach is used for technical compliance. Authorisation prerequisites (MV Outcome 3&4 and LV Authorisations) are included in functional criteria for scoring; weight set to not close the market but influence ranking. Contractors without authorisations are given 3 months to obtain them. Work allocation: one panel of qualifying contractors; rotational basis; each contractor receives at least one task order; subsequent allocations based on least allocation and resource availability.

Experience (15% weight):

• Provide list of relevant and comparable projects with scope, completion date, value, client contact.
• Points: 1-5 task orders (5 pts), 5-10 (10 pts), 10-15 (15 pts). One point per task order.

Skills/Training Resources (45%):

• Site Supervisor/Team Leader per team with required certifications (OHS Act, First Aid Level 2, Basic Fire Fighting, Supervision, Driver's license, valid medicals, HIRA, Environmental Awareness, Equipotential Earthing, Working from Heights, HVA 01, ORHVS HVO 04, Core MV/LV Line Construction, LVOR 001, LVOP 001, L3E 06, Prepaid Meter, Electrical measuring instruments, Fundamentals of Electricity, Cabling).
• Two Linesmen per team with certifications (First Aid Level 2, Basic Fire Fighting, MV/LV Line Construction, Fall Arrest Training & Rescue, valid medicals, ID, climbing shoes/ladder safety).

Tools and Equipment (40%):

• Demonstrate access via ownership or hiring. Provide signed tools and equipment list with asset numbers; if hired, include letter from recognized hiring company.
• Vehicles: crane truck 4x4, access/aerial bucket, staff transportation, LDV. Proof of ownership (RC1) or rental agreement.
• Equipment: spade, picks, chain hoist, dynamometers, come-a-long, crimping tool, mobile compressor, working earths, link stick, MV/LV testers.
• Site verification of tools/equipment will be done for bidders passing technical evaluation.

Quality requirements (Category 3):

• List of Tender Returnable Category 3
• Form A Category 3
• Contract Quality Plan (CQP)
• Quality Control Plan (QCP/ITP)
• Supplier Quality Management Specification

SHEQ, SDL&I and financial statements requirements will be evaluated; bidders may be given opportunity to correct shortcomings.

Pricing schedule: Completed pricing schedule must be submitted (if not already in NEC or other contract). Price list must be in PDF and Excel format. Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for variations. Unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts applied at payment. Prices scored out of 80 points under the 80/20 preference system.

Pricing format: Priced Bill of Quantities (BOQ) must be submitted; price list in PDF and Excel.

Price evaluation:

• Prices inclusive of VAT.
• Corrected for arithmetical errors.
• Excluding contingencies.
• Adjusted for acceptable variations.
• Net Present Value comparison based on tendered programme and price adjustment factors.
• Unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts applied at payment.

Payment terms:

• Contracts below R50 million (incl. VAT): payment within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.
• Contracts above R50 million (incl. VAT): payment within 60 days.

Financial evaluation:

• Latest approved annual financial statements of the tendering company (not parent/holding), including signed director's report, auditor's/reviewer's/compiler's report, statement of financial position, comprehensive income, changes in equity, cash flows, notes.
• For unincorporated JV or SPV, each partner must submit its own financial statements.
• Public interest score and ITA34C for non-audited entities.

No performance security required (not applicable).

Eligibility:

• Must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies.
• Must not be on National Treasury restricted list, Tender Defaulters list, or restricted by Eskom.
• Must not have conflict of interest.
• Must not have nationality of a sanctioned country.
• JV/consortium must have agreement stating joint and several liability.

Mandatory registrations and certificates:

• CSD registration (mandatory contractual requirement).
• SARS issued PIN (tax compliance).
• B-BBEE Certificate or Affidavit (for preference points).
• Letter of Good Standing (COID) – must be valid at tender submission and state relevant services.
• CIDB contractor grading of EP PE from grading 2 or higher.
• Company registration documents.

Local content (SDL&I) – mandatory for contract award:

• SBD 6.2 Local Content Declaration Certificate.
• Annexure C: Local Content Declaration Summary Schedule.
• Exemption letter from DTIC if thresholds cannot be met.
• Delegation of authority if signatory not in executive authority.
• Local content threshold: Powerline hardware – Distribution line hardware 100%.

SHEQ requirements (evaluated, with opportunity to correct):

• SHE Policy signed by CEO.
• Occupational Health and Safety Plan (SHE Plan) relevant to scope, including COVID-19 measures, approved by Owner/CEO/MD.
• Acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS rules (Annexure B) signed by Owner/CEO/MD and 2 witnesses.
• OH&S Organogram.
• Baseline Risk Assessment (including driving) with review date.
• SHE Competency certificates and appointment letters (Health and Safety Representative, First Aid Level 2, Fire Fighters, Risk Assessor, Safety Officer, Fall Protection Planner, Incident Investigator, Fall Arrest Training & Rescue).
• Medical Fitness Certificate from Occupational Health Practitioner.
• Fall Protection Plan approved by CEO/MD/Owner.
• Substance Abuse Procedure.

Environmental requirements:

• Environmental Policy.
• Company Organogram showing environmental responsible persons.
• Environmental Aspects & Impacts Register.
• Environmental Risks & Opportunities (SWOT) Register.
• Environmental Management Programme (EMP) – project/site specific.
• Waste Management Plan (WMP).
• Environmental Emergency Preparedness & Response Plan.
• Communication strategy/plan.
• Environmental incident register.
• Environmental competency training certificate.
• Environmental appointment letters.
• Acknowledgement & Declaration of understanding of Eskom environmental documents.

Quality requirements (Category 3):

• List of Tender Returnable Category 3.
• Form A Category 3.
• Contract Quality Plan (CQP).
• Quality Control Plan (QCP/ITP).
• Supplier Quality Management Specification.

SHE requirements:

• SHE Policy signed by CEO.
• Occupational Health and Safety Plan (SHE Plan) relevant to scope, including COVID-19 measures, approved by Owner/CEO/MD.
• Acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS rules (Annexure B) signed by Owner/CEO/MD and 2 witnesses.
• OH&S Organogram from CEO to workers with names and appointment references.
• Baseline Risk Assessment (including driving) with review date.
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COID, RMA or FEMA) stating relevant services.
• SHE Competency certificates and appointment letters for: Health and Safety Representative, First Aid Level 2, Fire Fighters, Risk Assessor, Safety Officer, Fall Protection Planner/Developer, Incident Investigator, Fall Arrest Training & Rescue.
• Medical Fitness Certificate from Occupational Health Practitioner (on Annexure template).
• Fall Protection Plan approved by CEO/MD/Owner.
• Substance Abuse Procedure.

Safety returnable at closing: COIDA original certificate of good standing or proof of application (South African tenderers only).

Environmental requirements:

• Environmental Policy.
• Company Organogram showing environmental responsible persons.
• Environmental Aspects & Impacts Register (Activities, Products or Services) & Rating.
• Environmental Risks & Opportunities (SWOT) Register.
• Environmental Management Programme (EMP) – project/site specific.
• Waste Management Plan (WMP).
• Environmental Emergency Preparedness & Response Plan.
• Communication strategy/plan.
• Environmental incident register.
• Environmental competency training certificate.
• Environmental appointment letters.
• Acknowledgement & Declaration of understanding of Eskom environmental documents & specifications.

Local content (SDL&I): Mandatory for contract award – SBD 6.2, Annexure C, DTIC exemption if needed. Threshold: Powerline hardware – Distribution line hardware 100%.

Contract conditions: NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC3), Main Option A (priced contract with activity schedule). Dispute resolution: Option W1. Secondary options: X1 (price adjustment for inflation), X2 (changes in law), X5 (sectional completion), X7 (delay damages), X16 (retention), X18 (limitation of liability), X19 (task order), Z (additional conditions).

Payment terms: Below R50 million (incl. VAT) – 30 days; above R50 million – 60 days from receipt of undisputed invoices.

Eskom reserves the right to negotiate with preferred bidders if prices are not market-related.

Subcontracting with subsidiaries discouraged; must be declared if done.

Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG) and Contract Participation Goals (CPG) determined at task order level.

Evaluation stages: Commercial, Functionality, PPPFA Price & Preference, Contractual requirements (SHEQ, SDL&I), Financial evaluation.

Functionality: Minimum 75% qualifying score. Weighted sections: Skills/Training 45%, Tools & Equipment 40%, Experience 15%. Mandatory criteria are gatekeepers (Yes/No). Site verification of tools/equipment for bidders passing technical evaluation.

Price & Preference: 80/20 system. Price scored out of 80, Specific Goals (B-BBEE) out of 20. Total out of 100. Tie-breakers: higher Specific Goals, then drawing of lots.

Contract award: Up to 50 contractors appointed. If fewer qualify, Eskom awards to those meeting requirements and re-issues for outstanding number.

The tender is for the provision of MV/LV maintenance and repairs for overhead aerial bundled conductor and bare conductor lines in the Cape Coastal Cluster, Eastern Cape.

The closing date for this tender is 2026-09-07T11:00:00.000Z. There are no specified briefing or site visit dates.

The contact information for this tender is not specified in the provided document.

Bidders must submit their quotations in the format specified in the tender document. The submission must include all the required returnable forms, which are SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, and SBD 9. The bidder must ensure that all forms are completed, signed, and submitted with the quotation.

The evaluation criteria for this tender include the bidder's CIDB grading, CSD registration, and B-BBEE level. The bidder must also comply with the eligibility criteria outlined in the tender document, which includes being registered with the relevant professional bodies.

The technical specifications for this tender include the provision of MV/LV maintenance and repairs for overhead aerial bundled conductor and bare conductor lines in the Cape Coastal Cluster, Eastern Cape. The specifications exclude the 'big 5' items, which are conductor, transformers, poles, and wooden X-arms, and metering kiosks.

The financial requirements for this tender are not specified in the provided document.

The compliance requirements for this tender include being registered with the relevant professional bodies, having the necessary CIDB grading, CSD registration, and B-BBEE level. The bidder must also comply with the eligibility criteria outlined in the tender document.

Supply Chain

Management Procedure 32-1034. Any addenda to an issued Invitation to Tender will be

published or issued in the same way as the Invitation to Tender was and will form part of the

Invitation to Tender documents.

Communication 1.5 Every communication between Eskom and a tenderer shall be made to or from the Eskom

Representative only, in w

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The tenderer must submit a complete original tender and one complete copy of the original tender at the address and in the tender box or e-mail address specified in the Tender Data by no later than the closing date and time for tender submission. Proof of posting or of courier delivery does not equate to proof of delivery. For E-tendering, the tenderer must upload and finalize the tender via Eskom Tender bulletin site on the Eskom E-tendering page by no later than the closing date and time for tender submission.

The evaluation criteria include functionality, price, and B-BBEE level. The tenderer must meet the minimum threshold stated in the Tender Data to proceed to further evaluation. The evaluation of price will take into account factors such as CPA, FOREX, commodity exposure, unconditional discounts, technical adjustment, PV, and forecasted rates of invoicing.

The scope of work includes MV/LV maintenance and repairs in the Cape Coastal Cluster - Eastern Cape. Tenderers must comply with the specifications and requirements stated in the Invitation to Tender.

The tenderer must provide proof of quality management systems, policies, and capabilities in place at the closing date and time for tender submission. The tenderer must also comply with Eskom's requirements for Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ).

The tenderer must submit a pricing schedule that includes all duties, taxes (including VAT), and other levies payable by the tenderer if successful. The rates and prices must be fixed for the duration of the contract and not subject to contract price adjustment except as provided for in the Invitation to Tender.

The tenderer must include in the rates, prices, and the tendered total of the prices all duties, taxes (including VAT), and other levies payable by the tenderer if successful. The rates and prices must be fixed for the duration of the contract and not subject to contract price adjustment except as provided for in the Invitation to Tender.

The tenderer must comply with relevant legislation and regulatory instruments such as Instruction Notes issued by National Treasury, CIDB Regulations for construction works, and PPPFA Regulations. The tenderer must also provide proof of registration with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) if CIDB grading is a qualification criterion.

The tenderer must provide proof of safety, health, and environmental systems, policies, and capabilities in place at the closing date and time for tender submission. The tenderer must also comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Eskom's requirements for SHEQ.

The tenderer must hold the tender valid for acceptance by Eskom at any time within the validity period after the closing date and time for tender submission. The tenderer must also comply with the contractual terms and conditions stated in the Invitation to Tender.

The tenderer must comply with the eligibility criteria stated in the Tender Data and must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies. The tenderer must also provide proof of registration with the CIDB if CIDB grading is a qualification criterion.

are submitted and accessible for downloading/evaluation without any challenges as well as

It must be noted that Eskom will not measure a criterion twice in the different evaluation

Functionality 3.13 If functionality is a criterion, tenderers will be scored against the functionality criteria and

further evaluation.

(if applicable) financial risk to Eskom in the execution of the contract. During evaluation of a tenderer’s

Evaluation of Price 3.15 Evaluate the Price in accordance with the criteria/requirements in the Tender Data. Factors

the evaluation Price.

but will score zero under PPPFA point allocation.

Evaluation of 3.18 Score the Specific Goals with reference to the supporting documentation in the tender. If a

Specific Goals tenderer fails to meet Specific Goals and/or to submit the required proof/supporting

will score zero points for Specific Goals within the 90/10 or 80/20 allocation of points.

Ranking of tenders 3.19 According to the PPPFA, Eskom will add the score for Pricing and the Specific Goals

Objective criteria 3.20 A contract may be awarded to a tenderer that did not score the highest points only in

must stipulate the Objective Criteria in the Invitation to Tender. Functionality and any

element of the B-BBEE scorecard may not be used as Objective Criteria.

Reverse e-Auction 3.21 Reverse e-auction is an electronic system that utilises the 90/10 and 80/20 Price and

Preference point systems, and which is intended to achieve competitive pricing. Eskom

(NT instructions, content and/or production by the dtic, PPPFA Regulations; Amended B-BBEE Codes, COIDA;

CIDB, PPPFA etc) OHS Act; Eskom’s requirements for Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) and any other

Health, environmental and quality (SHEQ) systems, policies and capabilities are in place at the

Quality Contract Award. All costs and personnel associated with SHEQ must be reflected in the

However, for the purposes of PPPFA point allocation: if no B-BBEE certificate/affidavit is

Returnable forms must be completed and submitted with the quotation. The bidder must comply with the submission guidelines as stated in the tender document.

Bidders must have a valid tax clearance certificate and be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). They must also comply with the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act and have a valid CIDB grading (if applicable). The evaluation criteria include Section A Score Option 2 7, Section B Score 2, Section C Score 1, and Section D Score 1.

The technical specifications include documented information for Control of Externally Provided Processes, Products and Services, and criteria for evaluation, selection, monitoring of performance, and re-evaluation of external providers.

The quality management requirements include Apply (Yes=1), E.1 Form A is completed and signed, and E.2 Add other requirements, as well as the documented information for Control of Externally Provided Processes, Products and Services.

The compliance requirements include a valid tax clearance certificate, registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), compliance with the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act, and a valid CIDB grading (if applicable).

Returnable forms must be completed and submitted with the quotation. The contractor/supplier must sign the Section 37(2) agreement on behalf of the company.

The contractor/supplier must be an employer in their own right with duties as prescribed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 85 of 1993, as amended. The contractor/supplier must have authority to sign the Section 37(2) agreement on behalf of the company.

The contractor/supplier must comply with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act). The contractor/supplier must adhere to the SHE specifications for the project/service.

The contractor/supplier must acknowledge that they are an employer in their own right, with duties as prescribed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and agree to ensure that all work will be performed and/or machinery or plant used in accordance with the provisions of the Act.

The contractor/supplier acknowledges that they are an employer in their own right, with duties as prescribed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and agrees to ensure that all work will be performed and/or machinery or plant used in accordance with the provisions of the Act.

The eTendering system is a web-based platform that replaces manual submission of tender documents at Eskom offices. Suppliers must register and verify their details via OTP before they can access the system. Access is available through the TenderBulletin public website (https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za) and the eTendering website (https://eTendering.eskom.co.za). A CSD number is required for access.

Closing date: 2026-09-07 at 11:00:00 (as per tender record). No other dates (briefings, site visits, clarification deadlines) are stated in the document.

For system problems or difficulties using Tender Bulletin, eTendering, or OpenText systems, contact the buyer responsible for the published tender. No specific contact names, emails, or phone numbers are provided in the document.

Bids must be submitted electronically via the Eskom eTendering system at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Registration on the system is required before access is granted; an OTP is sent to the registered cellphone and email for verification. Documents must be uploaded under the correct category (e.g., Technical, Commercial, Finance). A single file cannot exceed 50MB, and the total size of all uploaded files must not exceed 900MB. After uploading all required documents, the bidder must click 'Finalize Submission' and then 'Finalise and Close Submission' to complete the submission. A confirmation email with the submission ID is sent; this email should be saved for future reference. Bids received after the closing time will not be accepted.

Closed tenders are sent directly to suppliers who meet the selection and evaluation criteria. No specific scoring split or minimum thresholds are stated in the available document.

The tender is for the provision of MV/LV maintenance and repairs of overhead aerial bundled conductor and bare conductor lines in the Cape Coastal Cluster – Eastern Cape. No further technical details (quantities, standards, service levels) are provided in the available document.

To submit a bid via the eTendering system: register and verify your email and OTP, log in, select the tender reference number, click 'Create New Submission', upload documents under the correct category (Technical, Commercial, Finance, etc.), verify all documents are uploaded, then click 'Finalize Submission' and 'Finalise and Close Submission'. File size limits: 50MB per file, 900MB total. After finalisation, a confirmation email with the submission ID is sent; save it for future reference.

Bidders must have a CSD (Central Supplier Database) number to gain access to the eTendering system. No other compliance requirements (tax clearance, B-BBEE, CIDB) are stated in the available document.

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Closed tenders are sent directly to suppliers who meet the selection and evaluation criteria. No further evaluation criteria are specified in the available document.

The contract is a panel contract for the maintenance and repairs of MV and LV lines (overhead aerial bundled conductor, bare conductor lines, and underground cable reticulation) in the Cape Coastal Cluster – Eastern Cape, on an as-and-when-required basis. The contract is based on the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (April 2013).

No specific contact details are provided in the document. The Project Manager and Supervisor details are to be inserted in the Contract Data.

Returnable documents include the Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1), which must be signed by a duly authorised representative. The tenderer must also complete the Contract Data Part Two (C1.2b) and the Pricing Data (Part C2). Any deviations from the tender documents must be recorded in the Schedule of Deviations. The tenderer must submit a first programme within one week of the Contract Date. Failure to provide required securities, bonds, guarantees, or proof of insurance within two weeks of receiving the signed agreement constitutes repudiation.

The tender is a Request for Quotation under the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract, main Option B (Priced contract with bill of quantities). The evaluation will consider the tendered total of the Prices (excluding VAT) and compliance with the Conditions of Tender. B-BBEE status is relevant; changes in B-BBEE status after award may lead to renegotiation or termination. No specific scoring split or minimum qualifying thresholds are stated in the provided document.

The scope is a panel contract for the maintenance and repairs of MV and LV lines, including overhead aerial bundled conductor, bare conductor lines, and underground cable reticulation, in the Cape Coastal Cluster – Eastern Cape, on an as-and-when-required basis. The works include tasks such as stay assemblies, strut assemblies, rock anchors, and various MV SWER line configurations. The bill of quantities covers materials and labour for these items. The contract is a re-measurement contract (Option B) where payment is based on quantities measured and rates in the bill of quantities.

The contractor must submit a first programme within one week of the Contract Date. The programme must be accepted by the Project Manager. The contractor must provide the works in accordance with the Works Information. The bill of quantities is only a pricing document; the Works Information defines the scope.

The contractor must provide details of key persons, including their names, jobs, responsibilities, qualifications, and experience. CVs of key persons must be appended to the tender schedule. The contractor must also provide data for the Shorter Schedule of Cost Components, including percentages for people overheads, equipment rates, and hourly rates for design work.

The contract includes provisions for defects and liability. The defects date is 52 weeks after completion of the whole of the works. The defect correction period is within 1 week upon notification of a defect. The contractor's liability for defects due to design is limited as specified in the contract data.

The pricing is based on a bill of quantities (Option B). The bill includes items for materials and labour, such as stay assemblies, strut assemblies, rock anchors, and MV SWER line configurations. Prices are entered as rates per unit or lump sums. The tendered total of the Prices (excluding VAT) must be stated. The contract is a re-measurement contract; payment is based on measured quantities. The bill of quantities is not Works Information; the Works Information defines the scope. The contractor must include all costs, risks, overheads, and profit in the rates. Quantities may not be final and may be adjusted.

Pricing is based on a bill of quantities (Option B). The contract is a rate-based contract; the offered total of the Prices is exclusive of VAT (15% VAT applies). Prices are fixed and firm for the first 12 months, then escalated: material rates at cost plus 5% (with three quotations required), labour rates adjusted per SEIFSA Table C3 (65% of pricing data), transport rates per SEIFSA Table L1 (20%), and a fixed portion of 15%. Retention is 5% on all task orders plus 2.5% SDL&I performance retention. Delay damages are 5% of the Task Order value per day, limited to the total value of the Task Order. Payment assessments occur on the 25th of each month or as agreed. The contractor must provide a tax invoice within one week of receiving a payment certificate.

The tenderer must be registered with the relevant authorities and comply with B-BBEE requirements. The contractor must notify the Employer of any change in B-BBEE status within seven days and submit an updated verification certificate within thirty days. The contractor must comply with the Construction Regulations 2014 under the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and may be appointed as Principal Contractor. The contractor must comply with all applicable environmental laws. The contractor must include the Employer's VAT number (4740101508) on invoices. The contractor must provide proof of insurance as per the Insurance Tables. The tenderer must complete the Contract Data Part Two, including key persons and their qualifications.

The contractor must take all reasonable precautions to maintain health and safety. The Employer may appoint the contractor as Principal Contractor under the Construction Regulations 2014. The contractor must comply with all applicable health and safety laws, including the Occupational Health & Safety Act. The risk register includes live underground cables, work in live chambers, live overhead conductors, close proximity to live equipment, operating cranes, static electricity, chainsaws, materials handling, vehicle risks, work in open trenches, biological/health risks, weather-related risks, environmental risks, ergonomic risks, work on rusted/rotten poles, fire risks, public safety risks, work close to public roads, and work in environmentally sensitive areas. Asbestos regulations apply: the OEL for asbestos is 0.2 fibres/ml (4-hour TWA) and short-term exposure limit of 0.6 fibres/ml (10-minute TWA). The contractor's personnel may stop work if asbestos is identified until the area is declared safe.

The contractor must comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, and ensure that subcontractors and employees do the same. The risk register includes environmental risks and working in environmentally sensitive areas.

The contract uses NEC3 ECC3 with main Option B (Priced contract with bill of quantities) and dispute resolution Option W1 (adjudication, with arbitration as the tribunal). Secondary options include X1 (price adjustment for inflation), X2 (changes in law), X5 (sectional completion), X7 (delay damages), X16 (retention), and X18 (limitation of liability). Additional conditions Z1 to Z15 apply, covering cession, joint ventures, B-BBEE status changes, confidentiality, health and safety, tax invoices, ethics, insurance, nuclear liability, and asbestos. The law of the contract is South African law, and the language is English. The period for reply is 2 working days. The defects date is 52 weeks after completion, and the defect correction period is within 1 week of notification. The contractor's liability for indirect or consequential loss is limited to R0.00. The end of liability date is seven years after the defects date for latent defects, or as prescribed by law.

The Schedule of Deviations is part of the Form of Offer and Acceptance. Only deviations recorded in this schedule are valid; any other deviations are not part of the contract. The tenderer's covering letter must not be included in the final contract document.

This document is the PAYE Questionnaire for Service Contracts to Eskom Group of Companies, applicable from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027. It is used to determine the tax classification of contractors supplying services or labour to Eskom.

The pack applies from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027. No specific closing date for submission is stated in the document.

Group Tax email: [email protected]. For non-resident contractors, the pack must be submitted to the Eskom contractor representative for referral to the Group Tax Department in Megawatt Park.

Returnable documents: the completed PAYE questionnaire (Evaluation Pack A for companies/CCs/trusts, Evaluation Pack B for individuals), including the signed summary sheet and all applicable affidavits and declarations. The completed pack must be returned to Eskom, with a copy to [email protected]. Failure to sign required affidavits or declarations will result in PAYE being withheld from payments.

The questionnaire determines the contractor's tax classification (Independent Contractor, Personal Service Provider, Labour Broker, or Dependent Contractor) based on tests including residence, number of employees, services rendered by connected persons, more than 80% income test, place/control/supervision test, and dominant impression test. The classification affects PAYE withholding and IRP5/IT3(a) coding.

The pack applies to contractors supplying services or labour to Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd and its subsidiaries, including Eskom Rotek Industries, Eskom Enterprises, Escap, Eskom Finance Company, Eskom Foundation, and Eskom National Transmission Company. It establishes the contractor's tax status for PAYE purposes.

The pricing schedule is not provided in this document. The PAYE questionnaire includes bank details and payment information, but no specific pricing format is stated.

If the contractor is classified as a Labour Broker and provides a valid IRP30 certificate, no employees' tax will be withheld and an IT3(a) with code 3617 will be issued. Without a valid IRP30, employees' tax will be withheld at individual rates until the certificate is provided, and an IRP5 with code 3617 will be issued. If classified as a Dependent Contractor or Personal Service Provider, employees' tax will be withheld at the prevailing rate and coded as 3601 or 3616.

Contractors must be registered with SARS and have a valid tax clearance certificate. The PAYE questionnaire must be completed truthfully; false information may result in Eskom withholding taxes, interest, and penalties. Non-resident contractors must sign Appendix 9 and submit the pack for referral to Eskom Group Tax.

The document includes definitions related to B-BBEE, such as Connected Person, Associated Institution, Labour Broker, and Personal Service Provider, but does not specify B-BBEE requirements for this tender.

Contractors must complete the questionnaire truthfully and sign all required affidavits and declarations. The questionnaire determines whether the contractor is an Independent Contractor, Personal Service Provider, Labour Broker, or Dependent Contractor.

The evaluation criteria are based on the tax classification tests in the PAYE questionnaire, including residence, number of employees, services rendered by connected persons, more than 80% income test, place/control/supervision test, and dominant impression test.

Eskom Quality Representative: Bulelani Flekisi, Snr Advisor Quality Assurance, dated 11/02/2026.

Returnable documents: the completed and signed Form A (Tender & Contract Quality Requirements, document identifier 240-68099512 Rev 9), acknowledging and accepting Eskom's Supplier Quality Requirements as per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001. The tenderer's quality representative must complete and sign the form.

The tenderer must select the applicable category for pre-contract award quality requirements. Category 3 is indicated as applicable. A supplier capability and capacity assessment may be required. Post-contract award, the supplier must comply with Eskom's quality requirements including contract execution, supplier quality performance monitoring, rights of access, rights to information, preservation, quality audits, management of nonconformities, and special processes.

The tender is for MV/LV maintenance and repairs of overhead aerial bundled conductor and bare conductor lines in the Cape Coastal Cluster – Eastern Cape. The tenderer must comply with Eskom's quality requirements as per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001 standard. The applicable category for pre-contract award quality requirements is Category 3.

The tenderer must comply with ISO 9001 standard clauses including Context of the Organisation, Leadership, Planning, Support, Operation, Performance Evaluation, and Improvement.

The tenderer must acknowledge and accept Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements as per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001 standard. This includes pre-contract award quality requirements (Category 3 selected), post-contract award clauses (Contract Execution, Supplier Quality Performance Monitoring, Eskom Rights of Access and Information, Preservation, Quality Audits, Management of Nonconformities, Special Processes), and clauses from the ISO 9001 standard (Context, Leadership, Planning, Support, Operation, Performance Evaluation, Improvement).

The tenderer must complete and sign Form A to acknowledge and accept Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements as per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001 standard.