Hot dip galvanizing of steel services – 5-Year contract for power plant maintenance (mpumalanga)

Closing date: 30 September 2026 at 10:00 (as per tender record).

• No briefing or site visit dates are stated in the document.
• No clarification deadline is stated in the document.

No specific contact names, emails, phones, or submission address are stated in the document.

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

• Valid B-BBEE certificate issued by a SANAS accredited verification agency, or a sworn affidavit / CIPC affidavit (Eskom will not accept a Sworn Affidavit with an electronic signature).
• Proof of ownership / shareholding (preferably CIPC documentation) inclusive of shareholding breakdown.
• Certified ID copies of shareholder(s).
• Proof of Disability (where applicable).
• For a trust, consortium or joint venture (including incorporated consortia and joint ventures), a consolidated B-BBEE status level verification certificate.
• SDL&I Strategy Setting Template (Document Identifier 240-6860265 Rev 1) with all sections completed.
• B-BBEE Improvement Plan (within 30 days of signing the contract).
• SDL&I Implementation Schedule (within 28 days after contract award).

Disqualification risks:

• Any returnable form left unsigned or omitted.
• Bids received after the closing time, regardless of reason.

Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system.

• Price: maximum 80 points.
• Specific goals (B-BBEE status level): maximum 20 points, allocated as follows:

Level 1: 20 points

Level 2: 18 points

Level 3: 14 points

Level 4: 12 points

Level 5: 8 points

Level 6: 6 points

Level 7: 4 points

Level 8: 2 points

Non-compliant contributor: 0 points

• Total points = price points + specific goal points, rounded to two decimal places.
• Contract awarded to the tenderer scoring the highest total points.
• Tenderers failing to provide documentation for preference points are not disqualified but:
• May only score points out of 80 for price.
• Score 0 points out of 20 for specific goals.
• SDL&I objectives do not form part of scoring but commitments become contractual obligations.

Scope: Hot dip galvanizing of steel services for Power Plant Maintenance in the Mpumalanga Operating Area, on an 'as-and-when' required basis.

• Duration: 60 months (5 years).
• Work is for the Mechanical Section of power plant maintenance.
• Services are required on an on-call / as-needed basis.

No specific pricing format, bonds, guarantees, or payment terms are stated in the document.

• SDL&I penalty: 2.5% of the invoice amount for failure to meet SDL&I obligations.
• SDL&I penalty: 2.5% of the Contract Value for failure to meet SDL&I obligations.
• For the duration of the contract, Eskom will retain 2.5% of every invoice (excluding VAT) as security for fulfilment of SDL&I obligations. Retained amounts released upon:
• Receipt of SDL&I progress report/s.
• Fulfilment of all SDL&I obligations.
• Submission of an approved compliance report by SDL&I Department.

B-BBEE: Valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or sworn affidavit / CIPC affidavit required to claim preference points. Eskom will not accept a Sworn Affidavit with an electronic signature.

• B-BBEE Improvement Plan: mandatory within 30 days of signing the contract.
• B-BBEE status level commitments:
• Level 4 at award: must achieve Level 3 by end of first year, then improve one level per year.
• Level 5 to 8 or non-compliant at award: must achieve Level 4 by end of first year, then improve one level per year from second year.
• Sworn Affidavit validity: 12 months from date signed by Commissioner of Oaths.
• Sworn Affidavit requirements: deponent name and ID number, designation, enterprise name as per CIPC, percentage of black ownership, total revenue, financial year end, B-BBEE status level, empowering supplier status, date signed and Commissioner of Oaths signature and stamp must be same date.
• Commissioner of Oaths cannot be an employee or ex officio of the enterprise.
• Local procurement content: Eskom target 100%.
• Procurement from designated groups (as % of local procurement content):
• Black Owned: 4.0%
• Black Women Owned: 3.0%
• Black Youth Owned: 2.0%
• Black Persons with Disability: 1.0%
• Skills development: propose 15 candidates (3 per annum) for Overhead crane operator (Learner).
• Jobs: propose type and number of jobs to be created and retained.
• No CSD, tax clearance, CIDB, or CIPC registration requirements are stated in the document.

Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system.

• Price: maximum 80 points.
• Specific goals (B-BBEE status level): maximum 20 points, allocated as per the table (Level 1: 20, Level 2: 18, Level 3: 14, Level 4: 12, Level 5: 8, Level 6: 6, Level 7: 4, Level 8: 2, Non-compliant: 0).
• Total points = price + specific goals, rounded to two decimal places.
• Contract awarded to highest total points.
• Tenderers failing to provide preference point documentation are not disqualified but may only score out of 80 for price and 0 for specific goals.
• SDL&I objectives do not form part of scoring but commitments become contractual obligations.

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Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted with the tender):

• Annexure B: signed acknowledgement that the bidder understands Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements.
• Annexure C3 (OHS Tender Returnables) checklist, which includes:
• Annexure B signed and submitted.
• An OHS plan addressing the project/scope-of-work risks, aligned with the health and safety specifications.
• A Baseline Risk Assessment (BRA), including the risk assessment methodology used.
• A valid Letter of Good Standing under COIDA or equivalent.
• An OHS policy signed by the CEO/MD, with a next review date and complying with OHS Act Section 7.

Disqualification risks:

• Any required OHS returnable not submitted or not signed.
• Failure to comply with Eskom and statutory OHS requirements, including penalties for non-conformance.

Evaluation is based on OHS compliance returnables. The tenderer must submit all required OHS documents as listed in Annexure C3. The OHS representative will recommend the tenderer as 'Recommended' or 'Not Recommended' based on compliance. No other evaluation criteria are stated in the document.

Scope: hot dip galvanizing of steel services on an as-and-when-required basis for power plant maintenance mechanical section in Mpumalanga operating area, for a period of 5 years. No specific technical specifications, quantities, or service levels are provided in the document.

Compliance with Eskom OHS requirements is mandatory:

• Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Compensation for Occupational Diseases and Illnesses Act (COIDA).
• After contract award, the supplier must align its processes with Eskom's OHS policies, procedures, and standards.
• Penalties will be enforced on the main supplier for non-conformance to Eskom or statutory OHS requirements.
• All employees (contractors/suppliers) must undergo relevant Eskom induction.
• The main supplier must manage its contractors/suppliers: demonstrate selection criteria, notify Eskom before appointment, ensure adequate resources and competencies, monitor OHS compliance through audits, and deal with non-conformances through performance and penalty processes.
• Eskom may request testimonials/references and client contact details for previous similar work.

Closing date: 17 October 2021 (as per the specification document). No other dates (briefings, site visits, clarification deadlines) are stated in the provided documents.

Eskom Quality representative: Rahab Mathekga, SHEQ Officer (as per Form A). No email, phone, or submission address is stated in the provided documents.

Returnable documents for this tender are listed in the List of Tender Returnables (240-12248652) under Category 4. The bidder must complete and sign Form A (Tender & Contract Quality Requirements) and submit the following Category 4 quality returnables: a quality method statement based on scope, a quality policy approved by top management, quality objectives approved by top management, documented information for defined roles and responsibilities (including an organization chart and responsibility matrix), and documented information for control of externally provided processes. A QCP (Quality Control Plan/Inspection and Test Plan) for inspection of delivery and work done is also required. All returnables must be submitted with the bid; failure to submit any required document may disqualify the bid.

Quality requirements are evaluated under Category 4 as per the List of Tender Returnables (240-12248652). The bidder must demonstrate a QMS that complies with ISO 9001 (certification not required for Category 4). The evaluation covers: Section A – Quality Method Statement, Quality Policy, Quality Objectives; Section B – Documented information for roles/responsibilities and for control of externally provided processes; Section E – Form A completed and signed, and QCP for inspection of delivery and work. No specific scoring split or minimum qualifying threshold is stated in the provided documents.

The tender is for hot dip galvanizing of steel services on an as-and-when-required basis for the Power Plant Maintenance Mechanical section in the Mpumalanga Operating Area (LinLanga Cluster – DX) for a period of 5 years. The scope is governed by Eskom's Supplier Quality Management Specification (240-105658000, Rev 3). The supplier must develop, implement, maintain, and continually improve a QMS based on ISO 9001. The supplier must comply with all quality requirements including: quality plans, contract quality plans, quality control plans (QCP/ITP), and method statements. The supplier must accept Eskom's standard conditions including rights of access, rights to information, preservation, quality audits, and management of nonconformities. Special processes (e.g., welding, NDT) must be controlled as per the specification.

Bidders must be registered on the Eskom supplier database. A valid ISO 9001 certificate is not required for Category 4, but the QMS must comply with ISO 9001. No specific B-BBEE, CIDB, or tax thresholds are stated in the provided documents.

Tools and equipment evaluation contributes 20% to the final weighted score, calculated as (Tenderer Score / Grand Total Points) × 20%. Scoring: 5 points if the Eskom-provided tools list/register is signed and tools are owned by the tenderer; 4 points if signed and tools are hired with supporting agreement/contract/letter; 2 points if signed but minimum quantity for a specific tool is not met; 0 points if the list/register is not utilized/completed or no evidence is submitted.

Scope: hot dip galvanizing of steel services on an as-and-when-required basis for power plant maintenance mechanical section in Mpumalanga operating area, for a period of 5 years. Required tools include an Elecometer and a Measuring Tape, with minimum quantities as per the annexure.

No specific compliance requirements stated beyond the tools/equipment evaluation criteria.

Tools list/register must be completed as per Annexure A. Required tools include an Elecometer and a Measuring Tape, with minimum quantities as specified. The final weighted score for tools and equipment is calculated as (Tenderer Score / Grand Total Points) × 20%.