Cems correlation and parallel testing at grootvlei power station (5 years)

Issue date: 31 August 2026. Closing date and time: 28 October 2026 at 10:00am. Tender validity period: 180 days. Clarification meeting: None (not compulsory). Clarification queries deadline: 7 working days before tender submission deadline (i.e. by 17 October 2026).

Eskom Representative: Thandi Mavasa. Tel: 017 779 8689. Email: [email protected]. Fraud/corruption reporting: 0800 11 2722 or [email protected]. Submission address: https://etendering.eskom.co.za (Eskom e-tendering portal).

Submission method: electronic only via Eskom e-tendering portal https://etendering.eskom.co.za. No hard copies accepted. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format (price list in both PDF and Excel). Upload size limit: 500 MB per document, total submission 4 GB. No zip/condensed files. Resubmission replaces previous submission entirely; only latest version considered. Submission status must show as complete. Closing date and time: 28 October 2026 at 10:00am. Late tenders not accepted. No clarification meeting. Clarification queries must be submitted in writing to the Eskom Representative at least 7 working days before closing. Alternative tenders not allowed. Returnable forms required at closing (disqualifiable if missing or unsigned): Electronic tender copy (PDF + Excel price list); Annexure A Authorisation Form; Annexure B Acknowledgement Form; Annexure C Tenderer's Particulars; Annexure D Integrity Pact Declaration; Annexure E CPA for local goods/services (if applicable); Annexure F CPA(IG) for imported goods/services (if applicable); Annexure G1-G4 SBD 6.2 Local Production and Content Declaration (if designated materials); Annexure H SBD 1 Invitation to Bid; Annexure J SBD 4 Bidder's Disclosure; E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form. Returnables at closing (non-disqualifiable, 5 working days to remedy): Annexure I SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form (PPPFA 2022); Specific Goals evidence (failure scores zero, not disqualification); Tax Clearance Certificates (foreign tenderers with SA footprint not on CSD, local tenderers without SARS e-filing PIN); Tax Evaluation Questionnaire (if personal services contract); Employment Equity Act compliance proof (designated employers, SA tenderers only); CIDB grading proof (if applicable, within 21 working days if agreed); NEC or other Contract completed; Pricing Schedule completed (PDF and Excel); SANAS Accreditation certificate (ISO/IEC 17025:2017). Mandatory contractual requirement prior to award: CSD registration (CSD number/report). Additional contractual requirements prior to award: Safety (Annexure B OHS acknowledgement); Quality (per Supplier Quality Management Specification 240-105658000); Environmental (documented EMS, Grootvlei compliance, appointed personnel, method statements, waste management, Duty of Care, incident reporting, polluter pays, audit participation); Due Diligence/financial analysis (latest approved annual financial statements, not draft, not parent/holding company, including background, signed director's report, signed auditor's report, statement of financial position, comprehensive income, changes in equity, cash flows, notes; public interest score if not audited; ITA34C current and previous years; each JV/SPV partner submits own financials). Joint venture documents: letter of intent or valid JV agreement with rights/obligations/profit-sharing ratios; written confirmation JV operates as single incorporated entity; single designated bank account in JV name independent of partners.

Returnables at tender closing (disqualifiable): Electronic copy of tender in PDF (price list in PDF and Excel, upload size 500MB per document, total 4GB); Annexure A Authorisation Form; Annexure B Acknowledgement Form; Annexure C Tenderers Particulars; Annexure D Integrity Pact Declaration; Annexure E CPA for local goods/services (if applicable); Annexure F CPA(IG) for imported goods/services (if applicable); Annexure G1-G4 SBD 6.2 Declaration for local production and content (if designated materials); Annexure H SBD 1 Invitation to Bid; Annexure J SBD 4 Bidders Disclosure; E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form. Returnables at tender closing (non-disqualifiable, 5 working days to remedy): Annexure I SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form (PPPFA 2022); Specific Goals proof (failure scores zero, not disqualification); Tax Clearance Certificates (foreign tenderers with SA footprint not on CSD, local tenderers without SARS e-filing PIN); Tax Evaluation Questionnaire (if personal services contract); Compliance with Employment Equity Act (designated employers, SA tenderers only); CIDB proof of grading (if applicable, within 21 working days if agreed); NEC or other Contract completed; Pricing Schedule completed (PDF and Excel); Additional documents: SANAS Accreditation certificate (ISO/IEC 17025:2017). Mandatory Contractual Requirement: CSD Registration (CSD number/CSD Report). Additional Contractual Requirements: Safety (Annexure B Acknowledgement for Eskom OHS legal requirements); Quality (per Supplier Quality Management Specification 240-105658000, ISO 9001 QMS evidence, method statement, policy, objectives, document control, nonconforming outputs, roles/responsibilities, external provider control, Form A, tools/asset register with calibration certificates); Environmental (documented EMS, compliance with Grootvlei environmental requirements, appointed environmental personnel, method statements for significant impacts, waste management procedure, communication of requirements, allocated funds, Duty of Care per NEMA s28, aspects/impacts register, objectives/targets, incident reporting per Eskom procedure 240-133087117, polluter pays, participation in audits, non-conformances, documentation availability); Due Diligence/financial analysis: latest approved annual financial statements (not draft, not parent/holding company) including background, signed director's report, signed auditor's report, statement of financial position, comprehensive income, changes in equity, cash flows, notes; public interest score (if not audited); ITA34C current and previous years; each JV/SPV partner must submit own financials. Functionality/Technical criteria: Company Profile and Capability (30% weighting) — evidence of historical stack correlation and parallel testing (scoring 0-5 based on number of tests and stack diameter >8m); Method Statement (25% weighting) — step-by-step per 240-56242363, covering correlation and parallel curve development procedures, air-to-gas curves, moisture, O2, CO2 factors (scoring 0-5).

Two-stage evaluation: functionality (technical) then price and specific goals. Functionality: weighted score-card, minimum 70% overall weighted score to technically qualify. Mandatory technical criteria are gatekeepers (yes/no) — a 'no' results in immediate disqualification. Mandatory technical criterion: SANAS Accreditation for Stack Emission Testing per ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (proof of certificate required). Functionality criteria and weightings: Company Profile and Capability (30%) — evidence of historical stack correlation and parallel testing (scoring 0-5 based on number of tests and stack diameter >8m); Method Statement (25%) — step-by-step per document 240-56242363 covering correlation and parallel curve development procedures, air-to-gas curves, moisture, O2, CO2 factors (scoring 0-5); Turnaround time from test completion to report issue (15%) — signed letter indicating weeks (scoring 0-5: >6 weeks=0, 5-6=2, 3-4=4, 0-2=5); Test program requirements for correlation and parallel tests (15%) — previous or new drafted program specifying station requirements before/during/after testing (scoring 0-5); Skilled Personnel (15%) — CVs with qualifications, experience, stack tester certification (scoring 0-5: <2 years=0, >2-3=2, >4-5=4, >5=5). Price evaluation: inclusive of VAT; corrected for arithmetical errors; excluding contingencies; adjusted for variations/deviations/alternative tenders; Net Present Value comparison based on tendered programme, prices, Price Adjustment Factors, exchange fluctuations, risk parameters; unconditional discounts considered for evaluation; conditional discounts not considered for evaluation but implemented at payment. Prices scored out of [80 or 90] points. Specific Goals scored out of [20 or 10] points per PPPFA 2022 regulations. Failure to submit Specific Goals evidence scores zero, not disqualification. Ranking: preferential point scoring for [80/20] system — sum of Price and Specific Goals scores, ranked highest to lowest. Objective criteria not applicable. Reverse e-auction not applicable. Contractual requirements (CSD registration, SHEQ, financial viability) assessed after evaluation and ranking; must be met prior to contract award or tenderer regarded as non-responsive.

Scope: Performing Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) correlation and parallel tests at Grootvlei Power Station for a period of 5 years (60 months). Mandatory technical requirement: SANAS accreditation for Stack Emission Testing in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (proof of certificate required). Method Statement must detail step-by-step approach based on document 240-56242363 covering: correlation curve development procedures (all 1-4 procedures, calculations to develop curves from measured pollutants, air-to-gas curves, moisture, O2 and CO2 factors); parallel curve development procedures (all 1-4 procedures, calculations to develop curves from measured pollutants). Test program must specify requirements for station before, during and after testing for both correlation and parallel tests. Turnaround time from test completion to full report issue must be indicated in signed letter (target 0-2 weeks for maximum score). Key personnel: Engineering qualification (Grade 12 + Technical Qualification, BSc Engineering or National Diploma in Engineering) and stack tester certification (trained as smokestack tester for correlation and parallel testing). Experience scoring based on years (>5 years for maximum score). Quality Management System: objective evidence of documented QMS compliant with ISO 9001 (not necessarily certified) including Quality Method Statement, Quality Policy, Quality Objectives, document/record control, control of nonconforming outputs, defined roles/responsibilities/authorities (org chart, responsibility matrix including quality function), control of externally provided processes/products/services (evaluation, selection, monitoring, re-evaluation criteria), Form A completed and signed, tools/asset register with maintenance records (e.g. calibration certificates). Environmental Management System: documented and implemented EMS (policy, operational procedures, aspects/impacts register); compliance with Eskom Grootvlei Power Station environmental requirements; appointed personnel with basic environmental knowledge; method statements for activities with significant environmental impacts; adherence to Station Waste management procedure and colour coding; communication of environmental requirements to employees; allocation of funds for environmental implementation; Duty of Care per NEMA Section 28; aspects/impacts identification and documentation; objectives/targets for significant aspects/impacts; incident reporting per Eskom procedure 240-133087117; polluter pays principle; participation in environmental audits; documentation availability for review. Health and Safety: compliance with Eskom contractor Health and Safety requirements standards 32-136, OHS specification/requirements, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Compensation for Occupational Diseases and Illnesses Act; alignment of company processes to Eskom OHS requirements after award; penalties for non-conformance; Eskom induction and company induction for all employees; management of contractors/suppliers (selection criteria, prior notification, adequate resources/competencies, accountability, monitoring via audits/assessments, termination grounds, non-conformance handling, Eskom verification).

Method Statement required detailing step-by-step approach based on document 240-56242363. Must cover: correlation curve development procedures (all 1-4 procedures, calculations to develop curves from measured pollutants, air-to-gas curves, moisture, O2 and CO2 factors); parallel curve development procedures (all 1-4 procedures, calculations to develop curves from measured pollutants). Scoring: 0 = no method statement; 1-4 = partial coverage; 5 = all procedures covered with calculations for measured pollutants (50 points for correlation, 50 points for parallel).

Company Profile and Capability (30% weighting): Evidence of historical stack correlation and parallel testing — previous order/test signed reports with signatures of service provider and client. Scoring: 0 = no submissions; 2 = proof of 1 correlation and 1 parallel test; 4 = proof of 2 correlation and 2 parallel tests completed on stack diameter >8m; 5 = proof of 3 correlation and 3 parallel tests or more. Key personnel: Engineering qualification (Grade 12 + Technical Qualification, BSc Engineering or National Diploma in Engineering) and stack tester certification (trained as smokestack tester for correlation and parallel testing). Experience scoring: 1 = 1-2 years plus criteria 1&2; 2 = >2-3 years plus criteria 1&2; 4 = >4-5 years plus criteria 1&2; 5 = >5 years plus criteria 1&2.

Quality requirements per Supplier Quality Management Specification 240-105658000 (Unique Identifier 240-12248652, Revision 7). Section A: Quality Management System per ISO 9001 — objective evidence of documented QMS (not certified but compliant): Quality Method Statement based on scope (template 240-126469599), Quality Policy approved by top management, Quality Objectives approved by top management, Control of documented information (ISO 9001:2015 Clause 7.5), Documented information for Control of nonconforming outputs (Clause 8.7). Section B: Evidence of QMS in operation — Documented information for defined roles/responsibilities/authorities (organisation chart, responsibility matrix including quality management function, Clause 5.3), Documented information for Control of Externally Provided Processes, Products and Services (evaluation, selection, monitoring, re-evaluation criteria, Clause 8.4). Section E: User defined additional requirements — Form A completed and signed, Tools/Asset register with maintenance records (e.g. calibration certificates). Minimum scores: Section A Option 2 = 5, Section B = 2, Section E = 3.

Pricing Schedule/BOQ required (if not contained in Contract) — PDF and Excel copy. Upload size 500 MB per document, total submission 4 GB. Price evaluation inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for variations/deviations/alternatives, Net Present Value comparison based on tendered programme, Price Adjustment Factors, exchange fluctuations, risk parameters. Unconditional discounts considered for evaluation; conditional discounts not considered for evaluation but implemented at payment. Prices scored out of [80 or 90] points. Cataloguing line item required in pricing schedule if cataloguing is required (Eskom pays for cataloguing).

Pricing Schedule/BOQ required (if not contained in Contract) — PDF and Excel copy. Upload size 500 MB per document, total submission 4 GB. Price evaluation: inclusive of VAT; corrected for arithmetical errors; excluding contingencies; adjusted for variations/deviations/alternative tenders; Net Present Value comparison based on tendered programme, prices, Price Adjustment Factors, exchange fluctuations, risk parameters; unconditional discounts considered for evaluation; conditional discounts not considered for evaluation but implemented at payment. Prices scored out of [80 or 90] points. Security for performance: performance bond or demand guarantee required from minimum two Eskom-approved financial institutions. Payment terms: contracts valued below R50 million including VAT — 30 days from receipt of undisputed invoice; contracts valued above R50 million including VAT — 60 days from receipt of undisputed invoice. Eskom reserves right to negotiate with preferred bidders if prices not market-related. Financial viability: latest approved annual financial statements (not draft, not parent/holding company) required prior to award, including background, signed director's report, signed auditor's/reviewer's/compiler's/accounting officer's report, statement of financial position, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity, statement of cash flows, notes to financial statements. Public interest score (if not audited) with actual score, owner-managed status, external preparation confirmation. ITA34C for current and previous years of assessment (if not audited). Each JV/SPV partner must submit own financial statements. Cataloguing: successful tenderer may be required to provide cataloguing information per item after award; materials must be labelled per Eskom specifications; pricing schedule must include cataloguing line item (Eskom pays for cataloguing).

Eligibility: Tenderers must not be restricted from doing business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies. Ineligible if: nationality of sanctioned country; submit more than one tender; JV/consortium agreement lacks joint and several liability; conflict of interest (common controlling partner/majority shareholder or relationship enabling access to information/influence); signed by non-authorised persons; restricted by National Treasury; on Tender Defaulters list; restricted by Eskom; sub-contracts 100% of Scope of Work. Mandatory registrations: Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration (CSD number/report) — mandatory for all tenders. Tax compliance: foreign tenderers with SA footprint not on CSD must provide tax clearance certificate; local tenderers must provide SARS e-filing PIN or CSD profile for verification; foreign suppliers with no SA footprint complete SBD 1 only, no tax compliance proof required. B-BBEE: proof of B-BBEE status level (certificate from authorised body, sworn affidavit per B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice, or other requirement per B-BBEE Act); SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form (Annexure I) required. Local content: SBD 6.2 Declaration Certificate for Local Production and Content (Annexure G1-G4) applicable if designated materials included. Employment Equity Act: designated employers (SA tenderers only) must furnish proof of compliance including proof of submission of Employment Equity Report to Department of Labour. CIDB: not applicable for this tender. Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG): not applicable. Contract Participation Goals (CPG): not applicable. Joint ventures: valid JV agreement with joint and several liability, single designated bank account in JV name independent of partners, written confirmation JV operates as single incorporated entity. Subcontracting: main contractors discouraged from subcontracting with subsidiaries (may be interpreted as fronting); if done, must declare in tender documents. Integrity: Annexure D Integrity Pact Declaration required (Supplier Integrity Pact accessible on Eskom Tender Bulletin). Standard forms: SBD 1 (Annexure H), SBD 4 (Annexure J), SBD 6.1 (Annexure I), SBD 6.2 (Annexure G1-G4). Authorisation Form (Annexure A), Acknowledgement Form (Annexure B), Tenderer's Particulars (Annexure C), CPA for local goods/services (Annexure E), CPA(IG) for imported goods/services (Annexure F), E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form. Safety: Annexure B Acknowledgement for Eskom OHS legal requirements. Quality: per Supplier Quality Management Specification 240-105658000 (ISO 9001 QMS evidence). Environmental: documented EMS, Grootvlei compliance, appointed personnel, method statements, waste management, Duty of Care, incident reporting, polluter pays, audit participation. Due Diligence: latest approved annual financial statements (not draft, not parent/holding company) with full set of statements and notes; public interest score if not audited; ITA34C current and previous years; each JV/SPV partner submits own financials.

Specific Goals scored per PPPFA 2022 regulations. Proof of B-BBEE status level: certificate from authorised body, sworn affidavit per B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice, or other requirement per Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act. SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form required (Annexure I). Local content: SBD 6.2 Declaration Certificate for Local Production and Content (Annexure G1-G4) applicable if designated materials included.

Safety requirements: Supplier/contractor must comply with Eskom contractor Health and Safety requirements standards 32-136, OHS specification/requirements provided, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Compensation for Occupational Diseases and Illnesses Act. After award, align company processes to Eskom OHS requirements. Penalties for non-conformance (main supplier and its contractors/suppliers). All employees must undergo Eskom induction and company induction. Management of contractors/suppliers: demonstrate selection criteria, notify Eskom prior to appointment, ensure adequate resources/competencies, accountable for compliance, monitor through audits/assessments, grounds for termination of contractor/supplier work, non-conformances dealt with via performance/penalty processes, Eskom may verify and request testimonials/references and contact details of previous clients (including Eskom) for similar work.

Environmental requirements: Documented and implemented environmental management system (policy, operational procedures, aspects/impacts register). Compliance with Eskom Grootvlei Power Station environmental requirements (policies, standards, work instructions). Appoint personnel in writing with basic environmental knowledge to implement environmental/SHE requirements. Method statements for activities with significant environmental impacts (methodology/approach for managing impacts/risks). Adherence to Station Waste management procedure and colour coding. Communication of environmental requirements to employees. Allocation of funds for environmental implementation. Legal compliance: Duty of Care per NEMA Section 28. Aspects and impacts identification and documentation. Objectives and targets for significant aspects/impacts, documented and conveyed to personnel. Incident reporting per Eskom Environmental incident management procedure 240-133087117. Polluter pays principle: polluter cleans spillages and rehabilitates polluted land at own cost. Monitoring and review: client personnel conduct regular environmental audits, contractors participate and execute corrective actions; Grootvlei issues non-conformances for deviations; all environmental documentation/records/reports available for review on request.

Contract conditions: NEC3 Term Service Contract. Security for performance: performance bond or demand guarantee from minimum two Eskom-approved financial institutions. Payment terms: below R50M incl. VAT — 30 days from undisputed invoice; above R50M — 60 days. Eskom may negotiate with preferred bidders if prices not market-related. Subcontracting with subsidiaries discouraged (may be fronting); must declare if done. Joint venture requirements: letter of intent or valid JV agreement with rights/obligations/profit-sharing ratios; written confirmation JV operates as single incorporated entity; single designated bank account in JV name independent of partners. Cataloguing: successful tenderer may be required to provide cataloguing information per item after award; materials labelled per Eskom specifications; pricing schedule to include cataloguing line item (Eskom pays). No public tender opening (e-tendering). Tender validity period: 180 days. Alternative tenders not allowed. Clarification queries close 7 working days before submission deadline. Eskom Standard Conditions of Tender apply (accessible at www.eskom.co.za); Tender Data takes precedence over Standard Conditions in case of ambiguity.

Open Invitation to Tender. Tender for whole contract. No clarification meeting. Clarification queries close 7 working days before tender submission deadline. Alternative tenders not allowed. Successful tenderer may be required to provide cataloguing information per item after award, materials labelled per Eskom specifications, pricing schedule to include cataloguing line item (Eskom pays). Security for performance: performance bond or demand guarantee from minimum two Eskom-approved financial institutions. No public tender opening (e-tendering). Contract conditions: NEC3 Term Service Contract. CIDB requirements not applicable. Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG) not applicable. Contract Participation Goals (CPG) not applicable. Payment terms: contracts below R50M incl. VAT — 30 days from undisputed invoice; above R50M — 60 days. Eskom reserves right to negotiate with preferred bidders if prices not market-related. Main contractors discouraged from subcontracting with subsidiaries (may be interpreted as fronting); if subcontracting with subsidiary, must declare in tender documents. Potential sub-contractors list available at www.csd.gov.za.

Eligibility criteria: Tenderers must not be under restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies. Ineligible if: nationality of sanctioned country; submit more than one tender; JV/consortium agreement lacks joint and several liability; conflict of interest (common controlling partner/majority shareholder or relationship enabling access to information/influence); signed by non-authorised persons; restricted by National Treasury; on Tender Defaulters list; restricted by Eskom; sub-contracts 100% of Scope of Work. Basic compliance: meet eligibility criteria; submit original tender (upload all folders); submit complete tender with commercial, financial and technical information; submit mandatory commercial tender returnables by stipulated deadlines. Mandatory tender returnables must be submitted by deadlines or tender deemed non-responsive. Mandatory technical criteria: SANAS Accreditation for Stack Emission Testing per ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (proof of certificate required).

Functionality evaluation: weighted score-card approach, minimum 70% overall weighted score to technically qualify. Mandatory technical criteria are gatekeepers (yes/no) — a 'no' results in immediate disqualification. Price evaluation: inclusive of VAT; corrected for arithmetical errors; excluding contingencies; adjusted for variations/deviations/alternative tenders; comparison of Net Present Value based on tendered programme, prices, Price Adjustment Factors, exchange fluctuations, risk parameters; unconditional discounts considered, conditional discounts not considered for evaluation but implemented at payment. Prices scored out of [80 or 90] points. Specific Goals scored out of [20 or 10] points per PPPFA. Failure to submit evidence for Specific Goals results in 0 points, not disqualification. Ranking: preferential point scoring for [80/20] system — sum of Price and Specific Goals scores, ranked highest to lowest. Objective criteria not applicable. Reverse e-auction not applicable.

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Environmental evaluation scoring (total 100%):

• SHE Policy signed per ISO 14001:2015 addressing environmental management commitment, pollution prevention and environmental degradation (15%)
• Environmental Management Strategy: Waste Management Plan with cradle-to-grave demonstration and site/work-specific Environmental Management Plan (25%)
• Legal Protection: Letter from top management guaranteeing worker protection under Section 29 of NEMA (Act 107 of 1998) (20%); Proof of environmental training on Air Quality Management for personnel performing significant activities (15%)
• Appointment of qualified SHE Officer with CV and qualifications (25%)

Mandatory submissions for full compliance:

• Valid SANAS Accreditation Certificate
• Method statement demonstrating adherence to applicable SANAS codes and SANS standards (e.g. SANS 1929:2005 Ambient Air Quality limits)

All listed documents are mandatory; non-submission or failure to meet minimum requirements scores zero for that criterion.

Service: Continuous Emissions Monitoring System correlation and parallel testing at Grootvlei Power Station for a 5-year period.

Evaluation assesses supplier/contractor capabilities, expertise, experience, capacity, processes, facilities and equipment to deliver the required services.

Key technical requirements:

• SHE Policy aligned to ISO 14001:2015
• Waste Management Plan covering applicable waste streams with cradle-to-grave demonstration
• Site/work-specific Environmental Management Plan
• Environmental training on Air Quality Management for personnel performing significant activities
• Qualified SHE Officer appointed with relevant CV and qualifications
• Method statement adhering to SANAS codes and SANS standards including SANS 1929:2005

Mandatory compliance documents for environmental evaluation:

• SHE Policy signed per ISO 14001:2015
• Waste Management Plan (cradle-to-grave)
• Site/work-specific Environmental Management Plan
• Letter from top management guaranteeing worker protection under Section 29 of NEMA (Act 107 of 1998)
• Proof of environmental training on Air Quality Management for relevant personnel
• Appointment of qualified SHE Officer with CV and qualifications
• Valid SANAS Accreditation Certificate
• Method statement demonstrating adherence to SANAS codes and SANS standards (including SANS 1929:2005)

All documents are mandatory; failure to submit or meet minimum requirements results in zero score for that criterion.

SHE (Safety, Health and Environment) requirements for the service:

• SHE Policy signed per ISO 14001:2015 addressing environmental management commitment, pollution prevention and environmental degradation
• Waste Management Plan with cradle-to-grave demonstration for applicable waste streams
• Site/work-specific Environmental Management Plan
• Letter from top management guaranteeing worker protection under NEMA Section 29 (Act 107 of 1998)
• Proof of environmental training on Air Quality Management for personnel performing significant activities
• Appointment of qualified SHE Officer with CV and qualifications
• SANAS Accreditation Certificate
• Method statement demonstrating adherence to SANAS codes and SANS standards including SANS 1929:2005

All items are mandatory and scored as part of the 100% environmental evaluation.

Environmental Management Requirement Checklist (100% total score):

1. SHE Policy per ISO 14001:2015 (15%) — commitment to environmental management, pollution prevention, environmental degradation
2. Environmental Management Strategy (25%) — Waste Management Plan with cradle-to-grave demonstration; site/work-specific Environmental Management Plan
3. Legal Protection (35% total) — NEMA Section 29 worker protection letter (20%); Air Quality Management training proof for significant-activity personnel (15%)
4. SHE Officer appointment with CV/qualifications (25%)
5. Quality Assurance & Accreditation (mandatory for full compliance) — SANAS Accreditation Certificate; method statement per SANAS codes and SANS standards (e.g. SANS 1929:2005 Ambient Air Quality limits)

All documents are mandatory. Non-submission or failure to meet minimum requirements scores zero for that criterion.

Legal requirement: Letter from top management guaranteeing protection of workers who refuse environmentally hazardous work in terms of Section 29 of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), Act 107 of 1998. This is a mandatory submission weighted at 20% of the environmental evaluation score.

Environmental evaluation scoring checklist (100% total):

1. SHE Policy per ISO 14001:2015 (15%)
2. Environmental Management Strategy: Waste Management Plan and site-specific EMP (25%)
3. Legal Protection: NEMA Section 29 letter (20%) and Air Quality Management training proof (15%)
4. Qualified SHE Officer appointment with CV/qualifications (25%)
5. Quality Assurance: SANAS Accreditation Certificate and method statement per SANAS/SANS standards (mandatory for full compliance)

Scoring: Full percentage if document submitted and meets minimum requirements; zero if not submitted or does not meet requirements. Comments field for evaluator remarks.

Contractor must provide key personnel details for the contract: for each key person, the name, job title, responsibilities, qualifications, experience, and CVs must be submitted. The location of the Service Information for the Contractor's plan and the plan identified in the Contract Data must be indicated. Matters to be included in the Risk Register must be specified.

Key personnel must be nominated with full details: name, job title, responsibilities, qualifications, experience, and CVs. Additional key personnel and their CVs must be provided where required.

Contractor must state the direct fee percentage and subcontracted fee percentage. The location of the price list must be provided. The tendered total of the Prices (in Rand) must be stated.

Contractor must provide full legal name and address (Clause 10.1).

Contract Data Part 2 requires the Contractor to complete the following: Clause 10.1 – Contractor name and address; Clause 11.2(8) – Direct fee percentage and subcontracted fee percentage; Clause 11.2(14) – Matters for the Risk Register; Clause 11.2(15) – Location of Service Information for the Contractor's plan; Clause 21.1 – Location of the plan identified in Contract Data; Clause 24.1 – Key personnel details (names, jobs, responsibilities, qualifications, experience, CVs); Clause 11.2(12) – Location of the price list; Clause 11.2(19) – Tendered total of the Prices (R).

Compliance with the following is mandatory:

• Eskom Contractor Health and Safety Requirements Standard 32-136
• Project-specific OHS specification/requirements
• Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993)
• Compensation for Occupational Diseases and Illnesses Act (Act 130 of 1993)
• After contract award, fully align company processes to Eskom OHS requirements (policies, procedures, standards).
• All employees (including contractors/suppliers) must undergo relevant Eskom induction.
• Penalties apply to the main supplier for non-conformances to Eskom or statutory OHS requirements by the main supplier, its contractors, or suppliers.
• Main supplier must demonstrate contractor/supplier selection criteria and process to Eskom.
• Main supplier must notify Eskom prior to appointing contractors or suppliers for commencement of work.
• Main supplier must ensure contractors/suppliers have adequate resources and competencies.
• Main supplier is accountable for management of contractors/suppliers to ensure legal and Eskom OHS compliance.
• Main supplier shall monitor contractors/suppliers through audits and assessments for OHS compliance.
• Main supplier must provide grounds for termination of work by contractors/suppliers.
• All non-conformances by contractors/suppliers (all tiers) dealt with directly with main supplier via performance and penalty processes.
• Eskom reserves the right to verify compliance; contractor may be required to provide testimonials/references and client contact details (including Eskom) for similar previous work.
• Annexure B: Acknowledgement Form for Eskom OHS Legal and Other Requirements must be signed by authorised person (CEO/Director/Managing Director) with two witnesses.

OHS legal and other requirements (Effective Date: May 2025, Document 240-77471499 Rev 3):

• Comply with Eskom Contractor Health and Safety Requirements Standard 32-136.
• Comply with project-specific OHS specification/requirements provided.
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993).
• Comply with Compensation for Occupational Diseases and Illnesses Act (Act 130 of 1993).
• After contract award, fully align company processes to Eskom OHS requirements (policies, procedures, standards).
• Penalties enforced on main supplier for non-conformances to Eskom and/or statutory OHS requirements (identified for main supplier and/or its contractors/suppliers).
• Ensure all employees (contractors/suppliers) undergo relevant Eskom induction.
• Annexure B: Acknowledgement Form for Eskom OHS Legal and Other Requirements must be completed and signed by authorised person (CEO/Director/Managing Director) with two witnesses, confirming understanding of requirements and consequences of non-compliance.

Main supplier obligations for contractor/supplier management:

• Demonstrate to Eskom the process and selection criteria applied when appointing contractors and suppliers.
• Provide notification to Eskom prior to appointment of contractors or suppliers for commencement of work.
• Ensure contractors/suppliers have adequate resources and competencies.
• Remain accountable for management of contractors/suppliers to ensure applicable legal and Eskom requirements are complied with during contract execution.
• Monitor contractors/suppliers through audits and assessments regarding OHS compliance during work execution.
• Provide grounds for termination of work done by contractors/suppliers.
• Deal directly with all non-conformances/non-compliance by contractors/suppliers (all tiers) in terms of performance and penalty processes.
• Eskom reserves the right to verify compliance; contractor may be instructed to provide copies of testimonials/references and contact details of clients (including Eskom) for whom similar work was performed.

Pre-contract award: Category 4 quality requirements apply (refer to clause 3.5 of specification 240-105658000). Main Supplier and Sub-supplier Capability and Capacity Assessment required (clause 3 of specification 240-105658000). Post-contract award: Contract Execution and Supplier Quality Performance Monitoring Phase applicable (clause 3.7 of specification 240-105658000). Standard conditions: Eskom Rights of Access, Eskom Rights to Information, Preservation, Quality Audits Related Conditions, Management of Nonconformities and Nonconforming Outputs Identified by Eskom, Special Processes (all per clause 3.8 of specification 240-105658000). ISO 9001 clauses 4–10 and quality principles 1–7 must be complied with.

Quality management approach must align with ISO 9001 clauses: 4 Context of the Organisation, 5 Leadership, 6 Planning, 7 Support, 8 Operation, 9 Performance Evaluations, 10 Improvement. Quality principles to be applied: Customer focus, Leadership, Engagement of people, Process approach, Improvement, Evidence based decision making, Relationship Management. Specific methodology for correlation and parallel testing not detailed in this document; refer to specification 240-105658000.

ISO 9001:2015 compliance mandatory (clauses 4–10, principles 1–7). Pre-contract Category 4 quality requirements and Main Supplier/Sub-supplier Capability and Capacity Assessment per specification 240-105658000. Post-contract Contract Execution and Supplier Quality Performance Monitoring per specification 240-105658000. Standard conditions: Eskom Rights of Access, Eskom Rights to Information, Preservation, Quality Audits Related Conditions, Management of Nonconformities and Nonconforming Outputs Identified by Eskom, Special Processes (all clause 3.8 of specification 240-105658000). Document effective January 2022, review January 2027.

ISO 9001 quality management system compliance required (clauses 4–10 and principles 1–7). Pre-contract Category 4 quality requirements and Main Supplier/Sub-supplier Capability and Capacity Assessment per specification 240-105658000. Post-contract quality performance monitoring per specification 240-105658000. No CIDB grading, B-BBEE level, local content thresholds, CSD registration, or tax compliance requirements stated in this document.

Evaluation based on compliance with Category 4 pre-contract quality requirements (clause 3.5 of specification 240-105658000), Main Supplier and Sub-supplier Capability and Capacity Assessment (clause 3 of specification 240-105658000), post-contract Contract Execution and Supplier Quality Performance Monitoring (clause 3.7 of specification 240-105658000), standard conditions per clause 3.8 of specification 240-105658000, and full ISO 9001 clauses 4–10 and quality principles 1–7 compliance.

No eligibility criteria specified

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Part c2: pricing data c2.2 TSC3/A price list

Pricing structure: NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3) Option A — priced contract with Price List containing items as lump sums or expected quantities multiplied by rates.

Price calculation: Price for Services Provided to Date = completed lump sum items + (completed quantities × rates). Prices derived from Price column of Price List.

Price List function: Pricing document only — not Service Information. Work instructions are in Service Information (Clause 20.1).

Contractor obligation: Link Price List items to operations on accepted programme (Clause 21.4).

Preparation requirements: Follow TSC3 Guidance Notes (pages 14–15). Items must be inclusive of everything necessary and incidental to Providing the Service per Service Information and correcting Defects not caused by Employer's risk. Unpriced work must be absorbed within rates/prices of listed items.

Lump sum risk: No adjustment to lump sum prices if actual quantities differ from estimates; changes only via compensation events.

Price List format (per TSC3 Guidance Notes appendix):

• Lump sum items: enter amount in Price column only; Unit, Expected Quantity, Rate left blank.
• Rate-based items: enter Rate and Expected Quantity; Price = Rate × Expected Quantity.
• Time-based items: state time unit in Unit column; expected duration in Expected Quantity.

Price List columns: Description, Unit, Quantity, Rate, Total.

Example line items shown: Fixed Preliminaries and general, PPE, Safety File, Provision of Labour Cost, Measurement Method expenses.

VAT: 15% applied to subtotal.

Safety File listed as a priced line item in the Price List, indicating a health and safety compliance deliverable is required.

Safety File is a priced line item in the Price List, confirming a health and safety deliverable (Safety File) must be provided and priced as part of the contract.

Submission is by completing and signing the Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1 TSC3). The tenderer must provide the offered total of prices exclusive of VAT, VAT at 15%, and the total inclusive of VAT (in figures and words). The tenderer's CIDB registration number must be stated. The authorised representative must sign, with name, capacity, date, and witness details. Alternative tenders require a separate copy of this form. The completed form, including any Schedule of Deviations, is returned to the Employer. No closing date, time, or submission address is stated in this document.

The tenderer must be duly authorised to sign the Form of Offer and Acceptance and must have examined the Tender Data and addenda, accepting the Conditions of Tender. A valid CIDB registration number is required. No specific CIDB grading, B-BBEE level, tax clearance, CSD registration, or minimum functionality/price thresholds are stated in this document.

Scope: Performing Continuous Emissions Monitoring System full correlation and parallel tests at Grootvlei Power Station for a period of 60 months (5 years). The full scope of work is contained in Part C3: Scope of Work (Service Information), which is not included in this document.

The pricing structure requires the tenderer to state: offered total of prices exclusive of VAT (sub-total), VAT at 15%, and offered total inclusive of VAT (in figures and words). The total inclusive of VAT is for the Employer's budgeting purposes only; actual amounts due will be assessed per the conditions of contract. Full pricing details are contained in Part C2: Pricing Data, which is not included in this document.

Pricing format: Offered total of prices exclusive of VAT, VAT at 15%, and total inclusive of VAT (for budgeting purposes; actual amounts assessed per contract conditions). The contract comprises Part C1: Agreements and Contract Data, Part C2: Pricing Data, and Part C3: Scope of Work. The tenderer must deliver securities, bonds, guarantees, and proof of insurance as required by the conditions of contract within two weeks of receiving the completed agreement. Failure to do so constitutes repudiation.

CIDB registration number must be provided. CSD registration, tax compliance status, B-BBEE level, and professional registrations are not mentioned in this document. The tenderer must comply with all terms and conditions of the contract as per the Conditions of Tender and Contract Data.

The agreement comes into effect when the tenderer receives a fully completed and signed original copy of the Form of Offer and Acceptance, including the Schedule of Deviations (if any). The tenderer must, within two weeks, contact the Employer's agent (details in Contract Data) to arrange delivery of securities, bonds, guarantees, proof of insurance, and any other documentation required by the conditions of contract. Failure to fulfil these obligations constitutes repudiation. Deviations from tender documents are limited to those permitted in the Conditions of Tender and must be recorded in the Schedule of Deviations; no other amendments are valid. The contract documents comprise Part C1 (Agreements and Contract Data), Part C2 (Pricing Data), and Part C3 (Scope of Work: Service Information), plus any incorporated drawings and documents.

Eskom representative: Quality Management Office. No specific contact names, emails or phone numbers provided in the quality management document.

Returnable documents required:

• Quality method statement based on scope (using Method Statement Template Ref 240-126469599)
• Quality policy approved by top management
• Quality objectives approved by top management
• Documented information for control of documented information per ISO 9001:2015 Clause 7.5
• Documented information for control of nonconforming outputs per ISO 9001:2015 Clause 8.7
• Documented information for defined roles, responsibilities and authorities (organisation chart and responsibility matrix including quality management function) per ISO 9001:2015 Clause 5.3
• Documented information for control of externally provided processes, products and services including criteria for evaluation, selection, monitoring of performance and re-evaluation of external providers per ISO 9001:2015 Clause 8.4
• Form A completed and signed
• Tools/asset register with maintenance records including calibration certificates

Quality management system evaluation scored across three sections:

• Section A (Quality Management System Requirements ISO 9001): 5 points total
• A.1 Quality method statement based on scope: 1 point
• A.2 Quality policy approved by top management: 1 point
• A.3 Quality objectives approved by top management: 1 point
• A.4 Control of documented information (ISO 9001:2015 Clause 7.5): 1 point
• A.5 Documented information for control of nonconforming outputs (ISO 9001:2015 Clause 8.7): 1 point
• Section B (Evidence of QMS in operation): 2 points total
• B.1 Documented information for defined roles, responsibilities and authorities (organisation chart and responsibility matrix including quality management function) per ISO 9001:2015 Clause 5.3: 1 point
• B.2 Documented information for control of externally provided processes, products and services including criteria for evaluation, selection, monitoring of performance and re-evaluation of external providers per ISO 9001:2015 Clause 8.4: 1 point
• Section E (User defined additional requirements): 3 points total
• E.1 Form A completed and signed: 1 point
• E.4 Tools/asset register with maintenance records (e.g. calibration certificates): 1 point

(Remaining 1 point in Section E not specified in source)

Total quality evaluation score: 10 points. Bidders must demonstrate a documented QMS complying with ISO 9001:2015 (certification not required but objective evidence of compliance is mandatory).

Quality management requirements per Eskom Supplier Quality Management Revision 7:

• Documented QMS complying with ISO 9001:2015 (certification not required but objective evidence mandatory)
• Quality method statement based on scope using Method Statement Template Ref 240-126469599
• Quality policy and objectives approved by top management
• Control of documented information per ISO 9001:2015 Clause 7.5
• Control of nonconforming outputs per ISO 9001:2015 Clause 8.7
• Defined roles, responsibilities and authorities with organisation chart and responsibility matrix including quality management function per ISO 9001:2015 Clause 5.3
• Control of externally provided processes, products and services with criteria for evaluation, selection, monitoring of performance and re-evaluation of external providers per ISO 9001:2015 Clause 8.4
• Tools/asset register with maintenance records including calibration certificates
• Form A completed and signed

Evaluation: 10-point scoring across Sections A (5 points), B (2 points) and E (3 points)

Quality management compliance:

• Documented QMS complying with ISO 9001:2015 (certification not required but objective evidence mandatory)
• All Section A, B and E returnable documents must be submitted

No other eligibility criteria (CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level, CIDB grading, professional registrations, local content) specified in the quality management document.

The document extract does not specify eligibility criteria, pre-qualification thresholds, mandatory returnable forms, or evaluation methodology. These details would typically be found in the tender invitation, returnable schedules, and Part C1.2 (Contract Data), which are not included in the provided text.

Scope: Performing Continuous Emissions Monitoring System full correlation and parallel tests at Grootvlei Power Station for a period of 5 years. Contract type: NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3). Employer: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd (Reg No. 2002/015527/30).

Pricing Data is contained in Part C2 (referenced but not detailed in this document). Contract duration: 5 years. No pricing format, rates, bill of quantities, or payment schedules provided in this extract.

Contract structure includes Part C2 Pricing Data (details not provided in this document). Proforma Guarantees are referenced in C1.3 (details not provided).

Returnable documents required at award stage: C1.1 Form of Offer and Acceptance; C1.2b Contract Data provided by the Contractor. Contract Data provided by the Employer (C1.2a) will be issued by Eskom.

Service relates to Continuous Emissions Monitoring System correlation and parallel tests at Grootvlei Power Station, implying environmental compliance monitoring. No specific environmental requirements, standards, or sustainability criteria detailed in this document.

Contract form: NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3). Parties: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd (Employer) and Contractor (to be inserted at award). Contract number to be assigned at award. Contract Data split: C1.2a provided by Employer, C1.2b provided by Contractor (both inserted at award). Proforma Guarantees referenced in C1.3. Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1) to be completed at award.

Eskom OHS Representative: Maki Mofokeng, Safety Officer OHS. No email, phone, department or submission address provided in the document.

Returnable documents required with the tender:

• Annexure B: Acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements, signed and submitted by the tenderer.
• Health and Safety Plan addressing the project/scope of work OHS risks and aligned with the health and safety specification or requirements.
• Detailed costing for OHS management, broken down (not a lump sum) and based on the overall scope of work/service.
• Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA) including identification, assessment and management of OHS risks related to the scope of work, with the methodology used for the risk assessment provided.
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).
• OHS policy signed by the CEO, complying with OHS Act Section 7.
• OHS Competency: Safety Officer with a 3-year qualification/diploma, CVs and qualifications/certificates (competencies required per scope of work, risks, OHS plan and applicability).

OHS tender evaluation (high risk) based on the following returnables:

1. Annexure B acknowledgement form signed and submitted.
2. Health and Safety Plan addressing project OHS risks and aligned with specifications.
3. Detailed OHS costing (broken down, not lump sum).
4. Baseline OHS Risk Assessment with methodology.
5. Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).
6. OHS policy signed by CEO per OHS Act Section 7.
7. Safety Officer with 3-year qualification/diploma, CVs and certificates.

Each returnable is assessed as Yes/No/Not Applicable. Overall recommendation: Recommended / Not Recommended.

Scope of work: Correlation and Parallel testing of Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems at Grootvlei Power Station for a period of 5 years.

Detailed costing for Health and Safety management must be submitted, broken down (not a lump sum) and based on the overall scope of work/service. No pricing schedule, bonds, guarantees or payment terms are stated in the provided document.

Mandatory compliance items:

• Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• Valid SARS tax clearance certificate or tax compliance status PIN.
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).
• OHS policy signed by CEO complying with OHS Act Section 7.
• Safety Officer with a 3-year qualification/diploma.
• Annexure B acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements signed and submitted.

No CIDB grading, B-BBEE level or local content percentage is stated.

Mandatory health and safety requirements for this high-risk tender:

• Annexure B: Acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements, signed and submitted.
• Health and Safety Plan addressing project/scope OHS risks, aligned with health and safety specifications.
• Detailed OHS costing (broken down, not lump sum) based on overall scope of work/service.
• Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA) with identification, assessment and management of OHS risks, including methodology used.
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).
• OHS policy signed by CEO complying with OHS Act Section 7.
• Safety Officer with 3-year qualification/diploma, CVs and qualifications/certificates (competencies required per scope, risks, OHS plan and applicability).

Evaluation template signed by Eskom OHS Representative Maki Mofokeng, Safety Officer OHS, dated 07 July 2026.

OHS Tender Evaluation Template (High risk) — Annexure C 1 (Document Identifier 240-77471651 Rev 3). Evaluation is based on seven returnables, each scored Yes/No/Not Applicable:

1. Annexure B acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements signed and submitted.
2. Health and Safety Plan addressing project/scope OHS risks and aligned with specifications.
3. Detailed OHS costing (broken down, not lump sum) based on overall scope.
4. Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA) with identification, assessment and management of OHS risks, including methodology.
5. Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).
6. OHS policy signed by CEO per OHS Act Section 7.
7. Safety Officer with 3-year qualification/diploma, CVs and certificates (competencies per scope, risks, plan, applicability).

Overall recommendation: Recommended / Not Recommended. Explanatory notes referenced in 240-77433139 Annexure A: Supplier Risk Category.

Mandatory returnable documents that must be completed, signed and submitted with the tender:

• Proof of SANAS accreditation certificate for Stack Emission Testing in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
• Company profile demonstrating evidence of three (3) correlation tests and three (3) parallel tests completed on a stack with diameter greater than 8 m; each report must be signed by the service provider and the client.
• Detailed method statement covering: (1) correlation test procedure per Eskom standard 240-56242363; (2) parallel test procedure per the same standard; (3) step-by-step calculations for correlation curves including air-to-gas curves, moisture, O2 and CO2 factors; (4) step-by-step calculations for parallel curves; (5) requirements for both correlation and parallel tests during testing.
• Signed letter indicating turnaround time (in weeks) from test completion to full report issue.
• Test programme specifying requirements for correlation and parallel tests before, during and after testing, aligned with standard 240-56242363.
• CVs of skilled personnel showing Grade 12 plus technical qualification (BSc Engineering or National Diploma in Engineering), stack tester certification, and relevant experience.

Failure to provide any of the above returnables renders the tender non-responsive and it will be rejected.

No submission channel, address, format or closing time is stated in this document; refer to the main tender advertisement for those details.

Two-stage technical evaluation:

1. Mandatory gatekeeper criteria (yes/no):

• SANAS accreditation for Stack Emission Testing per ISO/IEC 17025:2017 with proof of certificate. A "no" results in immediate disqualification.
• Submission of all mandatory technical returnables listed above. Missing any returnable makes the tender non-responsive.

2. Qualitative weighted scorecard (minimum 70% overall to qualify):

• Company Profile and Capability (30%): evidence of historical correlation and parallel tests on stacks >8 m diameter. Scores: 0 = none; 2 = 1 correlation + 1 parallel test; 4 = 2 each; 5 = 3 or more each.
• Method Statement (25%): completeness and alignment with Eskom standard 240-56242363. Scores: 0 = none; 2 = only procedures 1&2 or only 3&4; 4 = all four procedures but not aligned; 5 = all four procedures fully aligned.
• Turnaround Time (15%): weeks from test completion to report issue. Scores: 0 = >6 weeks; 2 = 5–6 weeks; 4 = 3–4 weeks; 5 = 0–2 weeks.
• Test Programme (15%): coverage of station requirements before, during and after testing. Scores: 0 = none; 2 = insufficient test coverage only; 4 = combination of full correlation + insufficient parallel or vice versa; 5 = full correlation and full parallel programmes.
• Skilled Personnel (15%): qualifications, stack tester certification, and years of experience. Scores: 0 = none or <2 years; 2 = >2–3 years; 4 = >4–5 years; 5 = >5 years.

Scoring scale: 5 = 100%, 4 = 80%, 2 = 40%, 0 = 0%. Scores of 1 and 3 are not used.

No price/B-BBEE split, CIDB grade, local content threshold or financial capacity requirement is stated in this technical evaluation strategy.

Scope of work at Grootvlei Power Station (North Stack) for a 5-year period:

• Dust Monitor Correlation Test (Isokinetic Sampling): each dust monitor correlated at least once every two years; spot checks as required (estimated two per year). All tests by SANAS-accredited labs or equivalent foreign accreditation. Frequency may increase if required by the station's Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL).
• Gas Monitor Parallel Verification Test (QAL2): verification test on each gas monitor at least once every two years; spot checks as required (estimated two per year); gas flow verifications as required. Tests per BS EN 14181 and Eskom standard 240-56242363.
• Biannual Isokinetic Sampling: once every two years for PM, SO2 and NOx per Annexure A of GN 893 (22 November 2013) and AEL No. Dipaleseng/Eskom H SOC ltd/GPS/0015/2024/F04.
• Quality Control Plan (QCP) must be in place and signed by engineering before any work commences.
• All testing to comply with ISO 9001, ISO 9096, ISO 12141, ISO 10155, BS EN 15259, BS EN 14181, Air Quality Act, and Eskom standard 240-56242363.
• Contractor responsible for executing all tests and providing signed reports.

Required methodology deliverables:

• Detailed method statement covering five elements: (1) correlation test procedure per Eskom standard 240-56242363; (2) parallel test procedure per same standard; (3) step-by-step correlation curve calculations including air-to-gas curves, moisture, O2 and CO2 factors; (4) step-by-step parallel curve calculations; (5) requirements for both test types during testing.
• Test programme specifying station requirements before, during and after testing for both correlation and parallel tests, aligned with standard 240-56242363.
• Turnaround commitment: signed letter stating weeks from test completion to full report issue (target 0–2 weeks for maximum score).
• All procedures must reference ISO 9096, ISO 12141, ISO 10155, BS EN 15259, BS EN 14181 and Eskom standard 240-56242363.

Experience and personnel requirements:

• Company must demonstrate at least three correlation tests and three parallel tests completed on stacks with diameter >8 m; reports signed by service provider and client.
• Key personnel CVs must show: Grade 12 plus technical qualification (BSc Engineering or National Diploma in Engineering); stack tester certification (trained as smokestack tester for correlation and parallel testing); relevant experience.
• Experience scoring: >5 years for maximum score; >4–5 years for score 4; >2–3 years for score 2; <2 years or no submission scores 0.
• Evaluation team: System Engineer (custodian of technical specification), Tender Evaluation Team (desktop and site evaluations), Grootvlei Engineering Management (approval of outcomes), Quality (QA/QC per ISO 9001 and QM-58).

Quality management requirements:

• Contractor must have a Quality Control Plan (QCP) signed by engineering before work commences.
• All tests to be conducted by SANAS-accredited laboratories (or equivalent foreign accreditation) per ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
• Compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and Eskom QM-58.
• Method statements must align with Eskom standard 240-56242363 (Emission Monitoring and Reporting).
• Test procedures and calculations must follow BS EN 14181 (Quality Assurance of Automated Measuring Systems) and BS EN 15259 (Requirements for measurement systems).
• Reports must be signed by the service provider and the client.
• Quality assurance includes spot checks and independent consultant audits until SANAS accreditation process for correlation tests is finalised.

Mandatory compliance requirements:

• SANAS accreditation certificate for Stack Emission Testing in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (gatekeeper criterion).
• Proof of CSD registration and valid tax compliance status (implied standard requirement; not explicitly stated in this document but standard for Eskom tenders).
• No CIDB grading, B-BBEE level, local content percentage, or professional body registration specified in this technical evaluation strategy.

Environmental compliance requirements:

• All testing must satisfy the Minimum Emission Standards (MES) and the station's Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL No. Dipaleseng/Eskom H SOC ltd/GPS/0015/2024/F04).
• Continuous emission monitoring systems must be audited by a SANAS-accredited laboratory at least once every two years.
• Biannual isokinetic sampling of pollutants (PM, SO2, NOx) per Annexure A of GN 893 (22 November 2013).
• Compliance with the Air Quality Act.
• Gas flow verifications as required.
• Once SANAS accreditation process for correlation tests is finalised, a SANAS-accredited provider must perform correlation tests and spot checks.

Mandatory requirements (gatekeepers):

• SANAS accreditation certificate for Stack Emission Testing per ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
• Submission of all technical returnables: company profile with three correlation and three parallel test reports on stacks >8 m; method statement covering five specified elements; signed turnaround time letter; test programme; personnel CVs with qualifications and certification.
• Quality Control Plan signed by engineering before work commencement.
• All testing by SANAS-accredited laboratories.

Failure on any mandatory criterion results in immediate disqualification and tender declared non-responsive.

Technical evaluation uses a weighted scorecard with a 70% minimum threshold. Mandatory gatekeeper: SANAS accreditation per ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for Stack Emission Testing plus submission of all technical returnables. Qualitative criteria weights: Company Profile & Capability 30%, Method Statement 25%, Turnaround Time 15%, Test Programme 15%, Skilled Personnel 15%. Scoring levels: 5 (100%), 4 (80%), 2 (40%), 0 (0%); scores 1 and 3 not used. Two TET members evaluate all mandatory and qualitative criteria.

Contract duration: 5 years. Dust monitor correlation frequency: once every 2 years (recommended 21-23 months); after full bag replacement, full correlation after 3,000 operating hours. Gas monitor parallel test frequency: once every 2 years (recommended 21-23 months); also required after major plant operation change, AMS failure, or spot check. Contractor must submit plan for whole service within 2 weeks of contract date. Contract Quality Plan (CQP) due within 30 days of contract award; no work may commence until CQP approved in writing. Preliminary test report due within 5 days after testing. Completed full report due within 2 weeks. Late reports result in delayed payments and penalties. Contractor must respond to callout within 1 working day and be on site on agreed date per task order; delay damages apply for failure to attend.

No SCM or technical contact names, emails, or phone numbers are provided in this document. The Contract Manager is referenced throughout as the point of contact for instructions, approvals, and meetings. Employer's VAT registration number: 4740101508.

Submission method and address are not stated in this document. The document is the Employer's Service Information (C3.1) and does not contain tender submission instructions, closing time, or returnable forms list. Those details will be in the main tender invitation or Part C1/C2 of the contract pack.

Contractor to submit: Contract Quality Plan (CQP) within 30 days of contract award; organogram showing personnel and lines of authority/communication; certified copies of accreditation and qualifications of key personnel (including RPL); proof of similar contracts performed; valid trade test certificates for trade personnel; SABS accreditation certificate for calibration certificates; safety plan; Environmental Management Plan; Data books per Eskom standard and Supplier Quality Management specification (240-105658000); final signed-off quality documents/data packages within 1 week of completion; tax invoices per invoicing requirements; preliminary test report within 5 days after testing; completed full report within 2 weeks.

No evaluation scoring split, minimum functionality threshold, or preference point system (80/20 or 90/10) is stated in this document. The document sets mandatory technical and compliance requirements that must be met to perform the work, but does not describe how bids will be scored.

Scope: Perform Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) correlation tests (dust) and parallel tests (gaseous) at Grootvlei Power Station for 5 years.

Dust correlation (VDI 2066 primary; EN 13284-1, ISO 9096, ISO 12141 acceptable; ISO 10155 for regression curves):

• Minimum 9 successful tests + 3 additional for failed/outliers using quartz fibre filters.
• Isokinetic percentage 95-105%; repeat if not achieved.
• Filter samples to accredited lab for particle size distribution; 2 samples to Eskom RT&D for comparison.
• Isokinetic measurements per MES/Eskom approved equivalent (ISO, EN, VDI).
• EN 13284-1 and ISO 12141 preferred for concentrations below 75 mg/Nm³.
• Smaller flat quartz fibre filters recommended for low particulate levels.
• Sample head velocity within ±10% of approach velocity.
• Correct nozzle orientation to prevent bias on particles >5 µm.
• All measurements corrected to standard conditions: 0°C, 101.325 kPa, dry basis, 10% O₂ (Nm³(d) @ 10% O₂).
• Sampling time rounded up to nearest hour per test.
• Tests at normal operating conditions; no leaking bags (FFP visual inspection before setup).
• Three zero points per VDI 2066; if intercept >10% of limit value, add 3 more zero points; if still >10% with 6 zero points, correlation invalid.
• Correlation coefficient (R) >90% for success.
• Efficiency testing of particulate abatement plant after General Overall outage.

Gaseous parallel testing (EN 14181 primary):

• Minimum 15 valid parallel measurements over at least 3 days, 8-10 hours/day, within 4 weeks.
• SRM measurements per accepted standard; AMS signal period >90% of averaging time.
• AMS and SRM cover same time; sampling time per pair ≥30 minutes or 4× AMS response time.
• SRM results expressed under same conditions as AMS for calibration function and variability test.

Deliverables: All test checks per Eskom Standard GST 36-742; preliminary report within 5 days; full report within 2 weeks.

Callouts: Employer contacts Contractor when test needed; Contractor responds within 1 working day; task order with SAP 45 number issued; Contractor on site on agreed date; delay damages for non-attendance.

Standards and specifications: Occupational Health and Safety Act; Incident Management Procedure (32-95); SABS 1431-1987; Basic Conditions of Employment Act; Eskom Environmental Policy (240-28981069); Waste Management (240-29828394); SHE Specifications for Contractors (240-30008949); Mechanical, Electrical & Personal Protection (240-30008949); Injury/Accident Reports (240-29129309); SHE Organisation (240-30008949); Vehicle Safety (32-93, 32-421); Lifesaving Rules (240-62196227); Non-smoking Policy (240-39405720); SANS 7592, 7531, 1596; CIDB 8ME registration; Grootvlei High Risk SHE Specifications (240-73418055); Emissions Monitoring and Reporting (240-34495848); OHSAS 18001; ISO 14001; Supplier Contract Quality Requirement Specification (240-105658000); Procurement Instruction for Cataloguing (240-1289988974); Environmental Incident Management Procedure (240-133087117).

Site regulations: Comply with all Grootvlei site regulations; site access via main gate with temporary permits (ID documents required); equipment list verified by security; permits returned on staff departure; no firearms, weapons, alcohol, illegal substances, cameras (including camera phones); alcohol testing; no private work for Eskom employees; generator area and units barricaded/out of bounds; no recruitment outside security gate; speed limit 40 km/h; vehicle permit cancelled for traffic violations; inaugural meeting before work starts; Contractor maintains Site Regulations file.

Personnel records: Contractor keeps records of people on site; Contract Manager access at any time.

Health and safety facilities: Contractor provides First Aid service at own cost; Employer's Medical Centre available for serious injuries/life-threatening situations outside office hours; Employer may recover costs.

Equipment: Contractor may use any suitable equipment in good order complying with safety rules; no damage to plant, buildings, roads; clean and remove debris/rubble; building debris dumped at Employer-identified site; no asbestos-based products; only parts meeting original manufacturer requirements used.

SABS accreditation required to issue valid calibration certificates.

Data books completion and submissions per Eskom standard and Supplier Quality Management specification (240-105658000).

Dust correlation procedure: minimum 9 successful tests plus 3 additional for failed tests/outliers using quartz fibre filters; isokinetic percentage 95-105%; filter samples sent to accredited lab for particle size distribution, 2 samples to Eskom RT&D for comparison; isokinetic measurements per MES/Eskom approved equivalent (ISO, EN, VDI); EN 13284-1 and ISO 12141 preferred for concentrations below 75 mg/Nm³; smaller flat quartz fibre filters recommended for low particulate levels; sample head velocity within ±10% of approach velocity; correct nozzle orientation to prevent bias; all measurements corrected to standard temperature (0°C) and pressure (101.325 kPa) to Nm³(d) @ 10% O₂; sampling time rounded up to nearest hour; testing at normal operating conditions, no leaking bags (FFP visual inspection prior); three zero points included per VDI 2066; if intercept >10% of limit value, add 3 more zero points; if still >10% with 6 zero points, correlation invalid; correlation coefficient (R) >90% for success; efficiency testing of particulate abatement plant after General Overall outage. Parallel test procedure: minimum 15 valid parallel measurements over at least 3 days, 8-10 hours per day, within 4 weeks; SRM measurements per accepted standard; AMS signal period >90% of averaging time; AMS and SRM cover same time; sampling time per pair at least 30 minutes or 4× AMS response time; SRM results expressed under same conditions as AMS for calibration function and variability test.

Contractor to demonstrate via Contract Quality Plan (CQP) that organisation monitors and controls all specification requirements. CQP drafted per Supplier Contract Quality Requirement Specification (240-105658000). Quality documents submitted for approval to Contract Manager within 30 days of contract award. No work may commence until CQP approved in writing and copy submitted. Contractor and Contract Manager sign off all Quality Control documents after work completion. Contractor submits final signed-off documents/data packages to Contract Manager within 1 week of completion. Contractor to read and understand Supplier Contract Quality Requirement Specification (240-105658000); copy kept on premises. Contractor subject to scheduled assessments/audits if Eskom deems necessary. Specification remains applicable if contract extended or modified. Contractor acknowledges and agrees to comply with Eskom policies and procedures (current/latest revisions) including Supplier Contract Quality Requirement Specification (240-105658000). Data books completion and submissions per Eskom standard and Supplier Quality Management specification (240-105658000).

Pricing: All work valued in accordance with Price List unless otherwise specified; actual quantities determined per Task Order requirements. Contractor provides all necessary information for cost determination at assessment date for monthly costs and each Task Order. Task order accompanied by SAP 45 (order) number for reference when invoicing.

Invoicing: Within 1 week of receiving payment certificate from Contract Manager (core clause 51.1), Contractor provides tax invoice matching certificate amount. Invoice addressed to specified address; includes Contractor and Contract Manager names/addresses, contract number/title, Contractor VAT registration number, Employer VAT registration number (4740101508), description of service per Price List, totals excluding/including VAT.

No bond, guarantee, or insurance amounts stated in this document (section 2.4 references 'Provision of bonds and guarantees' but content is missing).

Mandatory requirements:

• CIDB registration: 8ME grading.
• SABS accreditation to issue valid calibration certificates.
• OHSAS 18001 certification.
• ISO 14001 certification.
• Company expertise and skilled labour in CEMS correlation and parallel testing.
• Key personnel: BSc Engineering Degree or National Diploma in Engineering with minimum 5 years' experience in same work.
• Trade personnel: qualified with valid trade test certificates.
• Certified copies of accreditation and qualifications of key personnel (including RPL).
• Proof of similar contracts performed.
• Organogram showing personnel and lines of authority/communication.
• Contract Quality Plan (CQP) per Supplier Contract Quality Requirement Specification (240-105658000) submitted within 30 days of contract award; no work until CQP approved in writing.
• Final signed-off quality documents/data packages submitted within 1 week of completion.
• Safety plan (PPE info, safe work procedures, job-specific risk assessments, safety meetings) accepted before work commencement.
• Documented environmental management system (SHEQ policy, operational procedures).
• Project-specific Environmental Management Plan.
• Compliance with all Grootvlei environmental policies, standards, work instructions, procedures.
• Adherence to NEMA sections 28 (Duty of Care) and 29 (employee protection).
• Polluter pays principle for spillages and rehabilitation.
• Participation in environmental audits.
• PPE compliant to safety standards: dust mask, goggles, ear plugs, overalls, safety boots, safety harness.
• Transport and accommodation arrangements for employees.
• Site access permits: site-specific induction, medical, paperwork; vehicle access pre-approved.
• Data books per Eskom standard and Supplier Quality Management specification (240-105658000).
• CSD registration, valid tax clearance (SARS TCS/tax pin), and B-BBEE certification are standard Eskom requirements but not explicitly stated in this document.

Contractor shall adhere to all OHS legal requirements, Eskom corporate policies, standards, procedures, and issued SHE specification. Contractor to abide by Lifesaving Rules and Grootvlei High Risk SHE Specifications (240-73418055). Approved PPE required: overalls, safety shoes, safety hat, safety goggles, dust mask, gloves. Contractor to cooperate with Incident Management Procedure (32-95); report incidents/accidents to Grootvlei within 24 hours or before end of shift; legal obligation to report to Department of Labour and keep records per OHS Act and COIDA. Contractor implements and maintains safety plan until completion. Contract Manager may stop unsafe work; Contractor resumes only after safety deficiencies corrected to Contract Manager's satisfaction; no claim for delay. Contractor provides First Aid service at own cost; Employer's Medical Centre available for serious injuries; Employer may recover costs for use of its facilities. Contractor complies with health and safety requirements in contract tender package.

Service Provider shall have documented environmental management system (SHEQ policy, operational procedures). Comply with all Grootvlei environmental policies, standards, work instructions, procedures. Allocate funds for environmental implementation; appoint personnel with basic environmental management knowledge (part-time/full-time). Outline project-specific Environmental Management Plan. Adhere to station waste management work instruction and colour coding for waste segregation. Communicate all environmental requirements to employees. Adhere to 'Duty of Care' per NEMA section 28. Protect employees who refuse hazardous environmental work per NEMA section 29. Adhere to applicable environmental legislation, licences, permits. Secure samples during transport to prevent damage, leaks, accidental release. Vehicles must be roadworthy, free from oil/fuel leaks. Polluter pays principle: polluter cleans spillages and rehabilitates polluted land at own cost. Manage incidents per Eskom Environmental Incident Management Procedure (240-133087117); report environmental incidents per procedure. Non-conformances issued for deviations from Grootvlei work instructions and environmental requirements. Participate in regular environmental audits by Grootvlei personnel. Make all environmental system documentation, records, reports available for review.

Contract duration: 5 years. Contractor submits plan for whole service within 2 weeks of contract date. Employer handles/disposes of asbestos. Employer secures statutory work permit per Construction Regulation 2014; statutory fees borne by Employer. Employer conducts baseline risk assessment per OHS Act clause 7.2. Management meetings: Employer and Contractor meet as required; minimum agenda includes progress, planned dates, programme comparison, other activities, technical/commercial issues. Kick-off meeting after award. Specialist meetings as specified. Meeting records submitted to Contract Manager within 5 days. Minutes/register not used for confirming actions/instructions under contract. Documentation control: feedback includes summary of work done, estimated future duration, budget cost, bill of materials, criticality. Invoicing: within 1 week of payment certificate, Contractor provides tax invoice matching certificate amount; invoice addressed to specified address; includes Contractor/Contract Manager names and addresses, contract number/title, VAT registration numbers (Employer VAT: 4740101508), description per Price List, totals excluding/including VAT. Completion requirements: removal/installation/commissioning of works; testing and certification; all quality documentation signed off with no outstanding actions; works in service continuously for at least 2 weeks with no abnormalities; all technical documentation submitted per Employer requirements; Completion after Contract Manager verification. Task Order management: task order issued when test required, accompanied by SAP 45 order number for invoicing; task order format in Annexure A. Contractor provides security for Works until completion. Site access: control points at main gate; temporary permits issued on request with ID documents; equipment list verified by security; permits returned when staff leave; no firearms, weapons, alcohol, illegal substances, cameras (including camera phones); alcohol testing; no private work for Eskom employees; generator area and units barricaded/out of bounds; no recruitment outside security gate; speed limit 40 km/h; vehicle permit cancelled for traffic violations; comply with Grootvlei Site Regulations; inaugural meeting before work starts; Contractor issued Site Regulations file (property of Contract Manager, Contractor maintains/updates). Contractor keeps records of personnel on site; Contract Manager access at any time. Contractor cleans/removes debris/rubble; building debris dumped at Employer-identified site. No asbestos-based products in materials/temporary works/plant/equipment. Site access permit required before work: site-specific induction, medical, paperwork; vehicle access pre-approved by Contract Manager/security. Only parts meeting original manufacturer requirements used.

Contractor must have expertise and skilled labour in CEMS correlation and parallel testing. Key personnel: BSc Engineering Degree or National Diploma in Engineering with minimum 5 years' experience in same work. Trade personnel must be qualified with valid trade test certificates. Contractor must furnish certified copies of accreditation and qualifications (including RPL). Must demonstrate capability with proof of similar contracts. Contractor to submit organogram showing personnel and lines of authority/communication. Contractor must be SABS accredited to issue valid calibration certificates. Contractor to submit Contract Quality Plan (CQP) per Supplier Contract Quality Requirement Specification (240-105658000) within 30 days of contract award; no work may commence until CQP approved in writing. Contractor to submit final signed-off quality documents/data packages within 1 week of completion. Contractor subject to scheduled assessments/audits. Contractor to provide PPE (dust mask, goggles, ear plugs, overalls, safety boots, safety harness) compliant to safety standards. Contractor to arrange transport and accommodation for employees. Contractor to implement safety plan with PPE info, safe work procedures, job-specific risk assessments, safety meetings; plan accepted before work commencement. Contractor subject to periodic audits; deviations corrected to Employer's satisfaction. Contract Manager may stop unsafe work; Contractor has no claim for delay. Contractor to have documented environmental management system (SHEQ policy, operational procedures); comply with all Grootvlei environmental requirements; allocate funds for environmental implementation; appoint personnel with environmental management knowledge; outline project-specific Environmental Management Plan; adhere to waste management work instruction and colour coding; communicate environmental requirements to employees; adhere to NEMA Duty of Care (section 28) and section 29 protections; secure samples during transport; use roadworthy vehicles free of oil/fuel leaks; polluter pays principle for spillages; manage incidents per Eskom Environmental Incident Management Procedure (240-133087117); participate in environmental audits; make environmental documentation available for review.

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SANAS accreditation for the specific reference methods used (ISO 9096, ISO 12141, EN 13284-1, VDI 2066, EN 14181, US EPA Method 5). Demonstrated capability to conduct isokinetic stack sampling and gaseous SRM measurements at power station conditions. Compliance with Eskom Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements, policies, and procedures. Valid CSD registration, tax compliance (SARS tax pin/TCS), and B-BBEE certification as per standard Eskom procurement requirements. Minimum B-BBEE Level 2. Quality Assurance Level 2 (QAL2) compliance for continuous emissions monitoring systems. Correlation coefficient (R) must exceed 90% for successful correlation.

Scope: Correlation and parallel testing of Continuous Emission Monitors (CEMs) on the North Stack at Grootvlei Power Station for a 5-year period. Compliance required with Atmospheric Emission Licence (Dipaleseng/Eskom H SOC Ltd/GPS/0015/2024/F04) and Eskom Emissions Monitoring and Reporting Standard (240-56242363).

Dust Monitor Correlation:

• Procedure: Eskom adopted VDI 2066; EN 13284-1, ISO 9096, and/or ISO 12141 acceptable if requirements met. ISO 10155 may be used for regression curves.
• Minimum 9 successful tests plus 3 additional for failed tests/outliers using quartz fibre filters.
• Isokinecity must be 95–105%; repeat test if not achieved.
• Filter samples sent to accredited laboratory for particle size distribution; 2 samples to Eskom RT&D for PSD comparison.
• Isokinetic measurements per MES/Eskom approved equivalent (ISO, EN, or VDI).
• EN 13284-1 and ISO 12141 preferred for particulate concentrations below 75 mg/Nm³.
• Smaller flat quartz fibre filters recommended for low-level particulate determination.
• Velocity into sample head within ±10% of approach velocity.
• Correct nozzle orientation to prevent bias from large particles (>5 μm).
• All measurements corrected to standard temperature (0°C) and pressure (101.325 kPa) to normal cubic meters (dry basis) corrected to 10% oxygen (Nm³(d) @ 10% O₂).
• Sampling time rounded up to nearest hour per test based on laboratory uncertainty.
• Tests at normal operating conditions; no leaking bags (FFP visual inspection prior to setup).
• Three zero points included per VDI 2066; if intercept >10% of limit value, add 3 more zero points; if still >10% with 6 zero points, correlation invalid.
• Correlation coefficient (R) >90% for success.
• Efficiency testing of particulate Abatement Control Plant as part of extended full correlation after General Overall (GO) outage.
• Frequency: Once every 2 years (recommended 21–23 months); spot checks as required; after full bag replacement, full correlation after 3,000 operating hours.

Gas Monitor Parallel Test:

• Procedure: Eskom adopted EN 14181.
• Minimum 15 valid parallel measurements on normal operating conditions, spread over at least 3 days, 8–10 hours per day, within 4 weeks.
• SRM measurements per accepted standard; AMS signal >90% of averaging time.
• AMS and SRM as measurement pairs covering same time.
• Sampling time at least 30 minutes or 4 times AMS response time (whichever greater).
• SRM results expressed under same conditions as AMS for calibration function and variability test.
• Additional correction parameters obtained per measurement pair.
• Frequency: Once every 2 years (recommended 21–23 months); major plant operation change; AMS failure; spot checks as required.

Reporting: Report submitted within 2 weeks after test, including SANAS accreditation certificate approved for the test reference method. Boiler Engineering verifies data, identifies plant deviations, provides boiler process data, and reviews draft report for compliance.

Dust Monitor Correlation: Eskom adopted VDI 2066 procedure; EN 13284-1, ISO 9096 and/or ISO 12141 standards acceptable if requirements met. ISO 10155 may be considered for regression curves. Prerequisites: minimum 9 successful tests with 3 additional for failed tests/outliers using quartz fibre filters; isokinecity 95–105%; filter samples to accredited laboratory for particle size distribution, 2 samples to Eskom RT&D for PSD comparison; isokinetic measurements per MES/Eskom approved equivalent (ISO, EN, VDI); EN 13284-1 and ISO 12141 preferred for particulate concentrations below 75 mg/Nm³; smaller flat quartz fibre filters recommended for low-level particulate; velocity into sample head within ±10% of approach velocity; correct nozzle orientation to prevent bias; all measurements corrected to standard temperature (0°C) and pressure (101.325 kPa) to Nm³(d) @ 10% O₂; sampling time rounded up to nearest hour per test; tests at normal operating conditions, no leaking bags (FFP visual inspection prior); three zero points per VDI 2066; if intercept >10% of limit value, add 3 zero points; if still >10% with 6 zero points, correlation invalid; correlation coefficient (R) >90% for success; efficiency testing of particulate Abatement Control Plant as part of extended full correlation after General Overall (GO) outage. Frequency: once every 2 years (recommended 21–23 months); spot checks as required; after full bag replacement, full correlation after 3,000 operating hours.

Gas Monitor Parallel Test: Eskom adopted EN 14181 procedure. Minimum 15 valid parallel measurements on normal operating conditions, spread over at least 3 days, 8–10 hours per day, within 4 weeks. SRM measurements per accepted standard; AMS signal >90% of averaging time. AMS and SRM as measurement pairs covering same time. Sampling time at least 30 minutes or 4 times AMS response time (whichever greater). SRM results expressed under same conditions as AMS for calibration function and variability test. Additional correction parameters obtained per measurement pair. Frequency: once every 2 years (recommended 21–23 months); major plant operation change; AMS failure; spot checks as required.

ISO 9001 Quality Management System required. Quality Assurance Level 2 (QAL2) specifies procedures to ensure continuous emissions monitoring system correctly installed, calibrated by comparing measurements, and independently verified. Normative standards include VDI 2066, VDI 3950, ISO 9096, ISO 10155, ISO 12141, EN 13284-1, BS EN 15259, BS EN 14181, US EPA Method 5. Correlation coefficient (R) must exceed 90% for successful correlation. SANAS accreditation certificate required for test reference method. Filter samples sent to accredited laboratory for particle size distribution; 2 samples to Eskom RT&D for PSD comparison. Isokinetic measurements per MES/Eskom approved equivalent (ISO, EN, or VDI).

SANAS accreditation for the specific reference methods used (ISO 9096, ISO 12141, EN 13284-1, VDI 2066, EN 14181, US EPA Method 5). Valid CSD registration. SARS tax compliance (tax pin/TCS). B-BBEE certification (minimum Level 2). Compliance with Eskom Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements, policies, and procedures. ISO 9001 Quality Management System. Compliance with Atmospheric Emission Licence (Dipaleseng/Eskom H SOC Ltd/GPS/0015/2024/F04), National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (2004), National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), and National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (NEMAQA). Quality Assurance Level 2 (QAL2) for continuous emissions monitoring systems.

Compliance with Atmospheric Emission Licence (Dipaleseng/Eskom H SOC Ltd/GPS/0015/2024/F04), National Environment Management: Air Quality Act (2004), National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (NEMAQA). Monitoring of flue gas constituents including particulate, gaseous, oxygen, velocity, temperature, pressure. Abatement Plant Control Efficiency expressed as percentage of pollutant emitted to amount entering abatement control plant. Tests conducted at normal operating conditions; no leaking bags (FFP visual inspection prior). All measurements corrected to standard temperature (0°C) and pressure (101.325 kPa) to normal cubic meters (dry basis) corrected to 10% oxygen (Nm³(d) @ 10% O₂).

Contract duration: 5 years. Compliance with Atmospheric Emission Licence (Dipaleseng/Eskom H SOC Ltd/GPS/0015/2024/F04) and Eskom Emissions Monitoring and Reporting Standard (240-56242363). Contractor must comply with Eskom Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements, policies, and procedures. Report submission within 2 weeks after each test, including SANAS accreditation certificate approved for the test reference method. Boiler Engineering responsible for verifying data, identifying plant deviations, providing boiler process data, and reviewing draft report for compliance. Normative standards: ISO 9001, VDI 2066, VDI 3950, ISO 9096, ISO 10155, ISO 12141, EN 13284-1, BS EN 15259, BS EN 14181, US EPA Method 5. Informative references: National Environment Management: Air Quality Act (2004), Atmospheric Emission Licence. Quality Assurance Level 2 (QAL2) applies. Correlation coefficient (R) >90% required for valid correlation. Intercept >10% of limit value with 6 zero points invalidates correlation.

Contractor must comply with Eskom Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements, policies, and procedures. Report must be submitted within 2 weeks after the test and include SANAS accreditation certificate approved for that test reference method. Boiler Engineering is responsible for verifying data, identifying plant deviations, providing boiler process data, and conducting overall review of draft report for compliance with specified standard. SANAS accreditation for reference methods (ISO 9096, ISO 12141, EN 13284-1, VDI 2066, EN 14181, US EPA Method 5). Demonstrated capability for isokinetic stack sampling and gaseous SRM measurements. Valid CSD registration, SARS tax compliance, B-BBEE certification (minimum Level 2). ISO 9001 Quality Management System. Compliance with Atmospheric Emission Licence and relevant environmental legislation.

The Contractor must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have a valid SARS tax clearance (TCS/pin). A valid B-BBEE verification certificate is required; any decrease in status may lead to renegotiation or termination. If the Contractor is a joint venture, consortium, or unincorporated grouping, members are jointly and severally liable and must notify the key authorised person within 2 weeks of Contract Date. The Contractor must not cede, delegate, or assign rights without Employer's written consent. The Contractor must comply with the Value Added Tax Act and include Eskom's VAT number on invoices. No specific CIDB grading or professional body registration is stated in the provided document.

Service: Performing Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) correlation and parallel tests at Grootvlei Power Station. Affected Property: Continuous Emissions Monitoring System. Service period: 5 years. Service Information is in Part 3: Scope of Work and all documents and drawings to which it refers. Contractor must submit a first plan for acceptance within 1 week of the Contract start date. Task Order programme must be submitted to the Contract Manager within 2 days of receiving a Task Order. Contractor must comply with Construction Regulations 2014, Occupational Health & Safety Act, and all applicable health, safety, and environmental laws, rules, guidelines, and procedures. Contractor must comply with Eskom's Asbestos Standard 32-303 and Asbestos Regulations (GNR February 2002). OEL for asbestos: 0.2 fibres/ml (4-hour TWA); short-term exposure limit: 0.6 fibres/ml (10-minute TWA). Measurements per HSG248, monitored per HSG173 and OESSM. Contractor may perform parallel measurements at own expense; results evaluated against statutory limits. Asbestos removal and disposal by registered asbestos contractor at Employer's expense per SA legislation.

Contract type: NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3) April 2013, Main Option A: Priced contract with price list. Currency: South African Rand. Assessment interval: between the 26th day of each successive month. Payment period: 4 weeks after payment certificate. Interest rate: publicly quoted prime rate of Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (Rands) or LIBOR (other currencies). Price adjustment for inflation (Option X1): base date [●]; proportions: Fixed [●], Labour SEIFSA Table C3-AHPE, Material SEIFSA Table G-1, Transport SEIFSA Table L2-A. Contractor prepares forecasts of final total Prices at intervals no longer than 4 weeks. Low service damages (Option X17): delivery delays 15 days, 2.5% of batch order value. Limitation of liability (Option X18): Contractor's liability for indirect/consequential loss limited to R0.00; for loss/damage to Employer's property limited to insurance deductibles; for design defects limited to greater of total Prices at Contract Date plus unrecoverable insurance amounts plus deductibles; total liability limited to total of Prices (excluding additional excluded matters). Additional excluded matters: design defects, manufacture/fabrication defects outside Affected Property, loss/damage to non-Employer property, death/injury, IP infringement. End of liability date: 12 months after end of service period. Contractor must provide tax invoice within 1 week of receiving payment certificate; late invoice extends payment time. VAT compliance required; include Employer VAT number 4740101508 on invoices. Contractor provides insurances per Insurance Table A from starting date until Completion/termination: loss/damage to Employer's property (replacement cost/Employer's deductible), Plant & Materials (replacement cost/Employer's deductible), Equipment (replacement cost/Employer's deductible), liability for property damage (replacement cost), bodily injury/death (statutory amounts), employee injury/death (statutory amounts). Employer provides insurances per Insurance Table B: Assets All Risk, Contract Works, Environmental Liability, General & Public Liability, Transportation (Marine), Motor Fleet & Mobile Plant, Terrorism, Cyber Liability, Nuclear Material Damage & Business Interruption, Nuclear Material Damage Terrorism — all per policy documents.

Contractor must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have a valid SARS tax clearance (TCS/pin). A valid B-BBEE verification certificate is required. Contractor must notify Employer within 7 days of any change in B-BBEE status and submit updated verification certificate within 30 days. Decreased B-BBEE status may lead to renegotiation or termination. Failure to notify may constitute reason for termination. If Contractor is a joint venture, consortium, or unincorporated grouping: members are jointly and severally liable; must notify key authorised person within 2 weeks of Contract Date; no composition change without Employer's written consent. Contractor must not cede, delegate, or assign rights without Employer's written consent. Contractor must comply with Value Added Tax Act and include Eskom's VAT number 4740101508 on invoices. Contractor must comply with Construction Regulations 2014, Occupational Health & Safety Act, and all applicable health, safety, and environmental laws. Contractor must comply with Eskom's Asbestos Standard 32-303 and Asbestos Regulations. Contractor must notify compensation events within 8 weeks of becoming aware or lose entitlement. Ethics clause (Z11): Prohibited Actions (coercive, collusive, corrupt, fraudulent, obstructive) are forbidden; Employer may terminate if Prohibited Action occurs; cooperation with investigations required. Termination addition (Z10): business rescue order is a termination event. Contract can be terminated if Grootvlei Power Station closes before Contract end.

Contractor undertakes to take all reasonable precautions to maintain health and safety of persons in and about execution of the service. Contractor accepts that Employer may appoint them as Principal Contractor under Construction Regulations 2014 (promulgated under Occupational Health & Safety Act). Contractor warrants that total Prices include sufficient amount for compliance with Construction Regulations, all applicable health & safety laws, regulations, rules, guidelines, and procedures. Contractor must comply with Construction Regulations and all applicable health & safety laws, regulations, rules, guidelines, and procedures, and ensure subcontractors, employees, and others under Contractor's direction and control likewise comply. Contractor must comply with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, rules, guidelines, and procedures, and ensure subcontractor compliance. Asbestos-specific requirements: Employer ensures Ambient Air conforms to SA asbestos standards (OEL 0.2 fibres/ml 4-hour TWA, STEL 0.6 fibres/ml 10-minute TWA per HSG248/HSG173/OESSM). Employer certifies conditions on written request; measurements by SANAS-accredited AAIA. Contractor may perform parallel measurements at own expense; results evaluated against statutory limits. Asbestos identification triggers risk assessment, immediate control measures, and air monitoring. Contractor personnel may stop work and leave contaminated area until declared safe by compliance monitoring or AAIA-approved intervention. Service dates extended by notification periods per Asbestos Regulations 3 & 21. Asbestos removal/disposal by registered asbestos contractor at Employer expense per SA legislation.

Contractor must comply with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, rules, guidelines, and procedures provided for under the contract, and ensure subcontractors, employees, and others under Contractor's direction and control likewise comply. Employer provides Environmental Liability insurance per Insurance Table B (per policy document). Nuclear liability: Employer is operator of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station (KNPS) and holder of nuclear licence; indemnifies Contractor against nuclear damage liabilities except unlawful intent or unauthorized presence at KNPS; waives recourse except for unlawful intent/unauthorized presence; does not waive rights under section 30(7) of Nuclear Energy Act; protection until KNPS decommissioned. Asbestos management: Employer manages asbestos and ACM per Eskom Asbestos Standard 32-303. Ambient Air must conform to SA asbestos standards. Asbestos removal/disposal by registered contractor at Employer expense per SA legislation.

No briefing session, site visit, clarification deadline, or submission closing date and time are stated in this document. The tender record indicates a closing date of 28 October 2026 at 11:00, but the specification itself contains no dates.

Eskom Contract's Manager/End User: Thabo Mahlangu. Eskom's Acting OHS/SHE Manager: Mukondeleli Mahuluhulu. Eskom's Procurement Manager/Officer: Silindile Mncube. Eskom's OHS/SHE Officer: Maki Mofokeng. No email addresses, phone numbers, or physical submission address are provided in the document.

Submission method and address are not stated in the provided document. The document is an OHS specification (GVL/0650) that forms part of the tender pack; it does not contain the bid submission instructions, closing venue, or returnable forms list. Bidders must obtain the full tender document for submission details.

The document does not specify the evaluation methodology, price/preference split (80/20 or 90/10), minimum functionality scores, or B-BBEE level required for award. It sets mandatory technical and OHS compliance requirements that must be met to be eligible, but does not describe how bids are scored.

Scope: Perform continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) correlation and parallel tests at Grootvlei Power Station for a 5-year period.

Dust monitor correlation (dynamic calibration against mass emissions):

• Adopted procedure: VDI 2066; EN 13284-1, ISO 9096, ISO 12141 acceptable; ISO 10155 for regression curves.
• Minimum 9 successful tests plus 3 additional for outliers, using quartz fibre filters.
• Isokinecity must be 95–105%; repeat test if outside range.
• Filter samples to accredited laboratory for particle size distribution; 2 samples to Eskom RT&D for comparison.
• Isokinetic measurements per MES/Eskom approved equivalent (ISO, EN, VDI).
• EN 13284-1 and ISO 12141 preferred for concentrations <75 mg/Nm³.
• Smaller flat quartz fibre filters recommended for low particulate levels.
• Sample head velocity within ±10% of approach velocity.
• Correct nozzle orientation to prevent bias on particles >5 µm.
• All results corrected to standard conditions: 0°C, 101.325 kPa, dry basis, 10% O₂ (Nm³(d) @ 10% O₂).
• Sampling time rounded up to nearest hour per test; normal operating conditions only; no leaking bags (FFP visual inspection before setup).
• Minimum 3 zero points; add 3 more if intercept >10% of limit value; correlation invalid if still >10% with 6 zero points.
• Correlation coefficient (R) >90% required.
• Efficiency testing of Particulate Abatement Control Plant after General Overall (GO) outage as part of extended scope.
• Frequency: every 2 years (recommended 21–23 months); after full bag replacement (3 000 operating hours settling time); on major plant change, AMS failure, or spot check.

Gas monitor parallel testing (verification of online emissions with certified parallel monitor):

• Procedure: EN 14181.
• Minimum 15 valid parallel measurements on normal operation over at least 3 days within 4 weeks, 8–10 hours per day, spread across the day.
• SRM measurements per accepted standard; AMS signal >90% of averaging time.
• AMS/SRM measurement pairs covering same time period.
• Sampling time ≥30 minutes or 4× AMS response time, whichever is greater.
• SRM results expressed under same conditions as AMS for calibration function and variability test; correction parameters obtained per measurement pair.
• Frequency: every 2 years (recommended 21–23 months); on major plant change, AMS failure, or spot check.

Dust monitor correlation procedure: VDI 2066 adopted; EN 13284-1, ISO 9096, ISO 12141 acceptable; ISO 10155 for regression curves. Minimum 9 successful tests + 3 provision for outliers using quartz fibre filters. Isokinecity 95-105%. Filter samples to accredited lab for particle size distribution, 2 samples to Eskom RT&D for comparison. Isokinetic measurements per MES/Eskom approved equivalent. EN13284-1 and ISO 12141 preferred for concentrations <75 mg/Nm³. Smaller flat quartz fibre filters for low particulate. Velocity into sample head ±10% of approach velocity. Correct nozzle orientation to prevent bias. All measurements corrected to standard temperature (0°C) and pressure (101.325 kPa) to Nm³(d) @ 10% O₂. Sampling time rounded up to nearest hour per test. Normal operating conditions, no leaking bags (FFP visual inspection prior). Three zero points minimum, add 3 more if intercept >10% limit value, correlation invalid if still >10% with 6 zero points. Correlation coefficient (R) >90%. Efficiency testing of Particulate Abatement Control Plant after GO outage. Gas monitor parallel testing: EN 14181 procedure. Minimum 15 valid parallel measurements on normal operations over ≥3 days within 4 weeks, 8-10h/day spread. SRM measurements per accepted standard, AMS signal >90% averaging time. AMS/SRM measurement pairs covering same time. Sampling time ≥30 minutes or 4× AMS response time. SRM results expressed under same conditions as AMS for calibration function and variability test. Additional correction parameters obtained per measurement pair.

Main contractor and appointed contractors must have appropriate qualifications, certificates, and employees must always be under competent supervision. Contractor site supervisor requires training in HIRA, incident investigation, supervisor training, authorised person & PSR, legal liability. Contractor Health & Safety Officer (full-time) requires SAMTRAC, HIRA, incident investigation, legal liability, ISO 45001 knowledge, minimum 2 years experience, OHS Diploma (applicable to 3-5 year contracts). Statutory appointees must meet OHS Act criteria for their respective roles. Non-statutory appointees (Emergency Planning Co-coordinator, H&S Committee Chairperson, Site Manager, Site Supervisor, Risk Assessor, Safety Officer, Working at Heights Planner) must be competent per Eskom requirements.

Auditing: approval and compliance of main contractor OHS plan, Eskom OHS audits, contractor audits. Contractor performance monitoring. Contract sign-off. Eskom's right to terminate contract. SHEQ policy required signed by CEO or Section 16(2) appointee, displayed prominently, filed in OHS files and attached to OHS Plan. ISO 45001 referenced as normative standard. Risk assessment per procedure 32-520. Safe work procedures/method statements. Roof work per procedure 32-418. Fire equipment and maintenance. Tools and equipment: hand tools, ladders, scaffolding standards. OHS training: general training, induction training with medical fitness certificates. Contractor site establishment: layout plan with buildings, amenities, storage, electrical installations, colour coding, hygienic facilities. Site roads and vehicle management per procedure 240-62946386.

OHS costing must be itemised based on overall project scope (training, PPE, safety equipment purchases, etc.). Contractors expected to establish and complete site within 3 months of contract inception. No bill of quantities, pricing schedule, or payment terms provided in this document.

OHS costing must be itemised (training, PPE, safety equipment purchases, etc.) based on the overall project scope. No pricing schedule, bill of quantities, bond, guarantee, insurance amounts, or payment terms are specified in this document.

Mandatory compliance and pre-qualification requirements:

• Registration on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN.
• Valid COID Letter of Good Standing (LoG) maintained throughout contract; copy filed in OHS file.
• Section 37(2) agreement signed between Eskom and main contractor, and between main contractor and each appointed contractor; originals retained by contractor, copies to project manager and in OHS files.
• Up-to-date copy of OHS Act and regulations available to all employees.
• Compliance with: Constitution (Section 24), OHS Act 1993 and regulations, NEMA 1998, Environment Conservation Act 1989, National Water Act 1998, Civil and Building Work Act, National Road Traffic Act, COID Act, applicable SANS standards, ISO 45001, Eskom Covid-19 policy, National Disaster Management Act, Plant Safety Regulations, Eskom procedures (32-37, 32-136, 32-95, 32-727, 32-418, 240-62946386, 32-520, 240-62196227).
• Covid-19 policy signed by most senior person, displayed prominently, filed in OHS files and attached to OHS Plan; Covid-19 risk assessment and prevention plan required; Covid-19 costs not for profit, Eskom may accept/decline PPE list; costs cease when pandemic declared over; Compliance Officer appointment per National Disaster Management Act.
• SHEQ policy signed by CEO or Section 16(2) appointee, displayed prominently, filed in OHS files and attached to OHS Plan.
• Statutory appointments per OHS Act: Incident Investigator (GAR 9(2)), H&S Committee Members (Section 19(3) and 19(6)(a)), HCS Co-coordinator (HCS Reg 3(3)), H&S Representative (Section 17), Machinery Supervision (GMR 2(1)), Pressure Equipment Inspector (PER 11 & 12), First Aiders (GSR 3(4)).
• Non-statutory appointments required: Emergency Planning Co-coordinator, H&S Committee Chairperson, Site Manager, Site Supervisor, Risk Assessor, Safety Officer, Working at Heights Planner.
• Main contractor organogram on company letterhead from CEO to supervisors, signed by Section 16(1) or 16(2) appointee; appointed contractors must provide similar organograms.
• Contractor site supervisor trained in: HIRA, incident investigation, supervisor training, authorised person & PSR, legal liability.
• Contractor Health & Safety Officer (full-time): SAMTRAC, HIRA, incident investigation, legal liability, ISO 45001 knowledge, minimum 2 years experience, OHS Diploma (required for 3–5 year contracts).
• Risk assessment per Eskom procedure 32-520.
• Safe work procedures/method statements for all activities.
• Working at heights: fall protection plan by competent person per procedure 32-418; preference for ground-level work and fall prevention; warning signs, barricades, drop zones.
• Confined spaces: compliance with Plant Safety Regulation (240-150642762); at least one trained person for work/rescue/risk assessment; station rescue emergency number always available.
• PPE per section 3.39 requirements.
• First aid: Level 2 trained first aiders (provider registered per Section 26(1)), accessible boxes with contact details, provision for after-hours incidents.
• OHS communication: statutory H&S committees (Section 19(2)(a)), non-statutory committees, recorded recommendations.
• Toolbox talks/daily pre-job meetings with attendance registers; weekly toolbox talks on project OHS issues.
• Induction: main contractor employees attend Eskom OHS induction before site access; appointed contractor induction; visitor induction (visitors accompanied by inducted host).
• Medical surveillance programme, occupational hygiene monitoring (noise, fly ash, respirable dust, respirable crystalline silica), medical assessments, information and training.
• Incident investigation per procedure 32-95.
• Emergency management plan.
• Non-conformance and compliance monitoring.
• OHS files maintenance.
• Work stoppage authority.
• Hours of work: normal, night work, overtime provisions.
• Vehicle management per procedure 240-62946386.
• Housekeeping enforcement with cost recovery for non-compliance.
• Smoking and cellular phone policies.
• Substance abuse: regular testing, pre-commencement testing, confidential results in personal file.
• No CIDB grading or B-BBEE level specified in this document.

Eskom Life-Saving Rules apply to all employees, agents, consultants, contractors; cover plant operating above 1000V, vehicle driving on Eskom premises, work without required permit, live work basic principles per High Voltage Live Work procedures. Substance abuse: regular testing, results marked confidential, kept in personal file, pre-commencement testing. First Aid: OHS Act GSR 3 compliance, first aiders trained to Level 2 (provider registered per Section 26(1)), at least Level 1 training, boxes accessible with contact details, provision for after-hours incidents. OHS Communication: statutory H&S committees per Section 19(2)(a), non-statutory committees, record recommendations. Toolbox talks/daily pre-job meetings: attendance registers with topics, weekly toolbox talks based on project OHS issues. Induction training: main contractor employees must attend Eskom OHS induction before site access, appointed contractor induction, visitor induction (visitors remain with inducted host). Working at heights: preference for ground-level work, fall prevention (barricading, work platforms), site-specific fall protection plan by competent person per procedure 32-418, warning signs/barricades for falling objects, drop zones with signage. Confined spaces: comply with Plant Safety Regulation (240-150642762), at least one trained person for work/rescue/risk assessment, station rescue emergency number always available. PPE requirements per section 3.39. Incident investigation per procedure 32-95. Emergency management. Non-conformance and compliance monitoring. OHS files maintenance. Work stoppage authority. Hours of work: normal, night work, overtime provisions.

Duty of care to environment: prevent pollution/degradation, minimise and rectify if authorised by law. Compliance with National Environmental Management Act 1998, Environment Conservation Act 1989, National Water Act 1998. Environmental Regulations for Workplaces (ERfW). Hazardous Chemical Agents monitoring: Fly Ash, Respirable Dust, Respirable Crystalline Silica. Occupational Hygiene Hazards Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA). Occupational Hygiene Monitoring Noise. Medical surveillance programme. Information and training on environmental hazards. Medical assessments. COVID-19 policy required signed by senior person, displayed prominently, filed in OHS files. COVID-19 risk assessment and detailed prevention plan required. COVID-19 costs not for profit, Eskom reserves right to accept/decline PPE list. Compliance with National Disaster Management Act including Compliance Officer appointment. COVID-19 costs cease when pandemic declared over. Smoking policy per designated areas. Flammable/combustible liquids: storage volumes per statutory regulations/by-laws, no smoking/open flames, adequate firefighting equipment, diesel tanks in bunded area (110% capacity), refuelling in designated safe areas with drip trays. Housekeeping: cleanliness maintained, scrap removal, work stoppage for non-compliance at contractor cost. Stacking/storage: demarcation, colour coding. Workplace signage and colour coding compliance. Site roads: parking and roadway planning. Vehicle management: secure loads, red flag/light for projections, reverse alarms.

Section 37(2) agreements required between Eskom and main contractor, and between main contractor and each appointed contractor; originals retained by contractor, copies to project manager and in OHS files. Contractor performance monitoring. Contract sign-off. Eskom's right to terminate contract. Omissions from safety specification do not relieve contractor obligations. Non-conformance and compliance procedures. Work stoppage provisions. Hours of work definitions (normal, night, overtime). COID registration and valid Letter of Good Standing maintained throughout contract. Statutory and non-statutory appointments with training verification before acceptance. Organogram submission and maintenance. Roles and responsibilities for main contractors, site supervisors, H&S officers. Induction training requirements and medical fitness certification. Site establishment requirements. Vehicle management per Eskom procedure 240-62946386. Housekeeping enforcement with cost recovery for non-compliance. Smoking and cellular phone policies. Incident investigation per procedure 32-95. Emergency management. OHS files maintenance.

Contractor must develop OHS plan meeting Eskom Generation minimum requirements and all applicable legislation. Main contractor remains accountable for health and safety programme for their employees and appointed contractor employees. All contractors must have up-to-date OHS Act and regulations available to employees. Contractors must comply with Constitution (Section 24), OHS Act 1993, NEMA 1998, Environment Conservation Act 1989, National Water Act 1998, Civil and Building Work Act, National Road Traffic Act, COID Act, and applicable SANS standards. Section 37(2) agreement must be signed between Eskom and main contractor, and between main contractor and all appointed contractors. Main contractor and appointed contractors must be registered with compensation commissioner and hold valid Letter of Good Standing (LoG) throughout contract. OHS costing must be itemised (training, PPE, safety equipment). Statutory appointments required per OHS Act (Incident Investigator, H&S Committee Members, HCS Co-coordinator, H&S Representative, Machinery Supervision, Pressure Equipment Inspector, First Aiders). Non-statutory appointments required: Emergency Planning Co-coordinator, H&S Committee Chairperson, Site Manager, Site Supervisor, Risk Assessor, Safety Officer, Working at Heights Planner. Main contractor must provide organogram on company letterhead from CEO to supervisors, signed by Section 16(1) or 16(2) appointee. Appointed contractors must provide similar organograms. Contractor site supervisor must be trained in HIRA, incident investigation, supervisor training, authorised person & PSR, legal liability. Contractor H&S Officer (full-time) must have SAMTRAC, HIRA, incident investigation, legal liability, ISO 45001 knowledge, minimum 2 years experience, OHS Diploma (for 3-5 year contracts).

Section 37(2) of the OHS Act requires Eskom to sign an agreement and include it in the OHS file for evaluation

Health, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) Policy and applicable legislative obligations. This OHS

The contractor is and remains accountable for the quality and execution of their health and safety programme

Closing date and time: 28 October 2026 at 11:00 (from tender record). No compulsory briefing, site visit, or clarification deadline is mentioned in the document. Contract duration: 60 months. B-BBEE Improvement/Retention Plan due within 30 days of contract signing. SDL&I Implementation Schedule due within 28 days of contract award. Quarterly SDL&I reports thereafter.

Buyer: Thandi Mavasa. Business Unit: Grootvlei Power Station, Eskom. SDL&I Senior Advisor: Maluta Mukwevho. No email, phone, or physical submission address provided in the extracted text.

Submission method and address are not stated in the provided document. The closing date and time are given in the tender record as 28 October 2026 at 11:00. Returnable documents required with the bid or after award:

• B-BBEE Improvement/Retention Plan (within 30 days of contract signing)
• Local Procurement Content proposal (target 100%)
• Jobs creation and retention proposal
• SDL&I Implementation Schedule (within 28 days of contract award)
• Quarterly SDL&I compliance reports per Data Collection Template
• Valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) / sworn affidavit / CIPS affidavit
• Proof of ownership/shareholding (CIPC documentation) with shareholding breakdown
• Certified ID copies of shareholders
• Proof of Disability (where applicable)
• Consolidated B-BBEE certificate for trust/consortium/JV

Electronic deponent signatures are not accepted on affidavits.

B-BBEE Improvement/Retention Plan (within 30 days of contract signing); Local Procurement Content proposal; Jobs creation and retention proposal; SDL&I Implementation Schedule (within 28 days of contract award); Quarterly SDL&I compliance reports; Valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) / sworn affidavit / CIPS affidavit; Proof of ownership/shareholding (CIPC) with shareholding breakdown; Certified ID copies of shareholders; Proof of Disability (where applicable); Consolidated B-BBEE certificate for trust/consortium/JV.

Preference point system: 80/20 or 90/10 (system to be confirmed in the bid invitation). Specific goals (B-BBEE status level) carry a maximum of 20 points (80/20) or 10 points (90/10). Points for B-BBEE level:

• Level 1: 20 / 10
• Level 2: 18 / 9
• Level 3: 14 / 6
• Level 4: 12 / 5
• Level 5: 8 / 4
• Level 6: 6 / 3
• Level 7: 4 / 2
• Level 8: 2 / 1
• Non-compliant: 0 / 0

Price points make up the remainder (80 or 90). Total points rounded to two decimal places. Contract awarded to highest total score. Failure to submit B-BBEE documentation does not disqualify but limits score to price points only (80 or 90) and zero specific-goal points. No minimum functionality or technical threshold is stated in the extracted text.

Scope: Performing Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) correlation and parallel tests at Grootvlei Power Station. Duration: 60 months. No detailed technical specifications, standards, service levels, or capacity requirements are provided in the extracted text.

Pricing format: Price Schedule included with tender documents (not provided). Tender response must separate local and imported components. Local Procurement Content target: 100% (value added in South Africa by South African resources). No bond, guarantee, insurance, or financial capacity thresholds stated.

Mandatory for preference points claim:

• Valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) / sworn affidavit / CIPS affidavit
• Proof of ownership/shareholding (CIPC documentation) with shareholding breakdown
• Certified ID copies of shareholders
• Proof of Disability (where applicable)
• Consolidated B-BBEE certificate for trust/consortium/JV

Electronic deponent signatures not accepted.

B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit is a condition for contract award:

• EME (annual revenue ≤ R10 million): sworn affidavit
• QSE (annual revenue ≤ R50 million): sworn affidavit if ≥51% Black owned, otherwise QSE scorecard
• Revenue > R50 million: valid B-BBEE certificate

Post-award contractual obligations:

• B-BBEE Improvement/Retention Plan within 30 days of signing
• Level 1: maintain; Level 2-3: improve/maintain; Level 4: achieve Level 3 by end of Year 1 then improve one level per year; Level 5-8/Non-compliant: achieve Level 4 by end of Year 1 then improve one level per year from Year 2
• Local Procurement Content proposal (100% target)
• Jobs creation and retention proposal
• SDL&I Implementation Schedule within 28 days of award
• Quarterly SDL&I compliance reports

CSD registration, tax clearance, CIDB, and professional registrations are not mentioned in the extracted text.

Documents required for preference points: Valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) / sworn affidavit / CIPS affidavit; Proof of ownership/shareholding (CIPC) with shareholding breakdown; Certified ID copies of shareholders; Proof of Disability (where applicable); Consolidated B-BBEE certificate for trust/consortium/JV. Electronic deponent signatures not accepted. B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit is a condition for contract award: EME (≤R10M revenue) – sworn affidavit; QSE (≤R50M) – sworn affidavit if ≥51% Black owned, otherwise QSE scorecard; >R50M – valid B-BBEE certificate. Post-award Improvement/Retention Plan due within 30 days of signing: Level 1 maintain; Level 2-3 improve/maintain; Level 4 achieve Level 3 by end of Year 1 then improve one level per year; Level 5-8/Non-compliant achieve Level 4 by end of Year 1 then improve one level per year from Year 2.

SDL&I Penalty and Performance Security: N/A. Reporting and Monitoring: Quarterly reports to Eskom per Data Collection Template; Eskom reviews within 30 days and notifies in writing of non-compliance; Suppliers must implement corrective measures before next report or retention clauses invoked; SDL&I Implementation Schedule must be completed and returned to SDL&I representative within 28 days of contract award for monitoring progress.

Local Procurement Content target: 100% (value added in South Africa by South African resources). Tenderers must submit proposals for jobs created and retained in South Africa as a direct result of the contract.

Preference point system: 80/20 or 90/10. Specific goals (B-BBEE status level) maximum 20 points (80/20) or 10 points (90/10). Points per level: Level 1 = 20/10; Level 2 = 18/9; Level 3 = 14/6; Level 4 = 12/5; Level 5 = 8/4; Level 6 = 6/3; Level 7 = 4/2; Level 8 = 2/1; Non-compliant = 0/0. Price points comprise the balance. Total rounded to two decimals. Highest total wins. Missing B-BBEE documentation limits score to price points only and zero specific-goal points.

Bidder must hold valid SANAS accreditation for the reference test methods applied (ISO 9096, ISO 12141, EN 13284-1, VDI 2066, EN 14181, US EPA Method 5). Must demonstrate capability to perform isokinetic manual stack sampling and gaseous SRM measurements at power station conditions. Must comply with Eskom Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, policies and procedures. Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have valid SARS tax clearance (TCS pin). Minimum B-BBEE Level 2 required. Evaluation references ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, BS EN 14181 Quality Assurance of automated Measuring Systems, and National Environment Management: Air Quality Act, 2004.

Scope: Correlation and parallel testing of Continuous Emission Monitors (CEMs) on the North Stack at Grootvlei Power Station for a 5-year period, per Eskom Emissions Monitoring and Reporting Standard (240-56242363) and Atmospheric Emission Licence (Dipaleseng/Eskom H SOC Ltd/GPS/0015/2024/F04).

Dust Monitor Correlation (VDI 2066 primary; EN 13284-1, ISO 9096, ISO 12141 acceptable; ISO 10155 for regression curves): Minimum 9 successful tests plus 3 additional for outliers using quartz fibre filters. Isokinetic percentage 95–105%. Filter samples to accredited laboratory for particle size distribution; 2 samples to Eskom RT&D for PSD comparison. EN 13284-1 and ISO 12141 preferred for concentrations below 75 mg/Nm³. Smaller flat quartz fibre filters recommended. Sample head velocity within ±10% of approach velocity. Correct nozzle orientation to prevent bias. All measurements corrected to 0°C, 101.325 kPa, dry basis, 10% O₂ (Nm³(d) @ 10% O₂). Sampling time rounded up to nearest hour. Tests at normal operating conditions; no leaking bags (FFP visual inspection prior). Three zero points required; add 3 more if intercept >10% of limit value; correlation invalid if still >10% with 6 zero points. Correlation coefficient (R) >90%. Efficiency testing of particulate abatement control plant as part of extended full correlation after General Overall outage. Frequency: once every 2 years (recommended 21–23 months); spot checks as required; after full bag replacement, full correlation after 3,000 operating hours settling time.

Gas Monitor Parallel Testing (EN 14181): Minimum 15 valid parallel measurements on normal operating conditions spread over at least 3 days, 8–10 hours per day, within 4 weeks. SRM measurements per accepted standard; AMS signal >90% of averaging time. AMS and SRM as measurement pairs covering same time. Sampling time ≥30 minutes or ≥4× AMS response time (whichever greater). Results expressed under same conditions for calibration function and variability test. Additional correction parameters obtained per measurement pair. Frequency: once every 2 years (recommended 21–23 months); major plant operation change; AMS failure; spot checks as required.

Reporting: Contractor report submitted within 2 weeks after test, including SANAS accreditation certificate approved for the test reference method. Boiler Engineering verifies data, identifies plant deviations, provides boiler process data, and reviews draft report for standard compliance.

Dust Monitor Correlation: Eskom adopted VDI 2066; EN 13284-1, ISO 9096, ISO 12141 acceptable if meeting requirements; ISO 10155 for regression curves. Minimum 9 successful tests plus 3 additional for failed/outliers using quartz fibre filters. Isokinetic percentage 95–105%. Filter samples to accredited lab for particle size distribution; 2 samples to Eskom RT&D for PSD comparison. Isokinetic measurements per MES/Eskom approved equivalent (ISO, EN, VDI). EN 13284-1 and ISO 12141 preferred for concentrations below 75 mg/Nm³. Smaller flat quartz fibre filters recommended. Sample head velocity within ±10% of approach velocity. Correct nozzle orientation. All measurements corrected to 0°C, 101.325 kPa, dry basis, 10% O₂. Sampling time rounded up to nearest hour. Tests at normal operating conditions; no leaking bags (FFP visual inspection prior). Three zero points required; add 3 more if intercept >10% of limit value; correlation invalid if still >10% with 6 zero points. Correlation coefficient (R) >90%. Efficiency testing of particulate abatement control plant as part of extended full correlation after General Overall outage. Frequency: once every 2 years (recommended 21–23 months); spot checks as required; after full bag replacement, full correlation after 3,000 operating hours settling time.

Gas Monitor Parallel Testing: Eskom adopted EN 14181. Minimum 15 valid parallel measurements on normal operating conditions spread over at least 3 days, 8–10 hours per day, within 4 weeks. SRM measurements per accepted standard; AMS signal >90% averaging time. AMS and SRM as measurement pairs covering same time. Sampling time ≥30 minutes or ≥4× AMS response time (whichever greater). Results expressed under same conditions for calibration function and variability test. Additional correction parameters obtained per measurement pair. Frequency: once every 2 years (recommended 21–23 months); major plant operation change; AMS failure; spot checks as required.

Contractor must have SANAS accreditation for test reference methods (ISO 9096, ISO 12141, EN 13284-1, VDI 2066, EN 14181, US EPA Method 5). Boiler Engineering responsible for verifying data, identifying plant deviations, providing boiler process data, and overall review of draft report for standard compliance.

Normative References: ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems; VDI 2066 Particulate Matter Measurement; VDI 3950 Calibration of Automatic Emission Measuring Instruments; ISO 9096 Stationary Source Emissions – Manual Determination of Mass Concentration of Particulate Matter; ISO 10155 Automated monitoring of mass concentrations of particles; ISO 12141 Determination of mass concentration of particulate matter at low concentrations; EN 13284-1 Determination of low range mass concentration; BS EN 15259 Requirements for Measurement Sections; BS EN 14181 Quality Assurance of automated Measuring Systems; US EPA Method 5 Determination of Particulate Matter Emissions from Stationary Sources. Quality Assurance Level 2 (QAL2) specified for continuous emissions monitoring system installation, calibration, and independent verification. Contractor report must include SANAS accreditation certificate approved for test reference method, submitted within 2 weeks after test.

CSD registration and valid SARS tax clearance (TCS pin) mandatory. Minimum B-BBEE Level 2. SANAS accreditation for applicable test reference methods (ISO 9096, ISO 12141, EN 13284-1, VDI 2066, EN 14181, US EPA Method 5). Compliance with Eskom Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, policies and procedures. Compliance with Atmospheric Emission Licence (Dipaleseng/Eskom H SOC Ltd/GPS/0015/2024/F04) and National Environment Management: Air Quality Act, 2004. Normative standards: ISO 9001, VDI 2066, VDI 3950, ISO 9096, ISO 10155, ISO 12141, EN 13284-1, BS EN 15259, BS EN 14181, US EPA Method 5.

Contractor must ensure compliance with Eskom Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements, policies and procedures.

Compliance with Atmospheric Emission Licence (Dipaleseng/Eskom H SOC Ltd/GPS/0015/2024/F04). Informative References: National Environment Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No.); Atmospheric Emission License – Dipaleseng/Eskom/ H SOC Ltd/GPS/0015/2024/F04. Monitoring of flue gas constituents and parameters including particulate, gaseous, and process monitors (oxygen, velocity, temperature, pressure). Abatement Plant Control Efficiency expressed as percentage of pollutant emitted to amount entering abatement control plant.

Contract governed by Eskom Emissions Monitoring and Reporting Standard (240-56242363) and Atmospheric Emission Licence (Dipaleseng/Eskom H SOC Ltd/GPS/0015/2024/F04). Normative standards: ISO 9001, VDI 2066, VDI 3950, ISO 9096, ISO 10155, ISO 12141, EN 13284-1, BS EN 15259, BS EN 14181, US EPA Method 5. Informative references: National Environment Management: Air Quality Act, 2004; Atmospheric Emission Licence. Quality Assurance Level 2 (QAL2) specified for CEMS installation, calibration, and independent verification. Contractor report must include SANAS accreditation certificate approved for test reference method, submitted within 2 weeks after test. Boiler Engineering responsible for data verification, plant deviation identification, boiler process data provision, and draft report review for standard compliance. Contractor must comply with Eskom Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, policies and procedures. Document revision 1 compiled February 2026 for Correlation and Parallel contract.

Evaluation references ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, BS EN 14181 Quality Assurance of automated Measuring Systems, and National Environment Management: Air Quality Act, 2004. Bidder must hold valid SANAS accreditation for reference test methods and demonstrate capability for isokinetic manual stack sampling and gaseous SRM measurements at power station conditions. Compliance with Eskom Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, CSD registration, valid SARS tax clearance, and minimum B-BBEE Level 2 are prerequisites.