Compressor maintenance at arnot power station (4-Year contract)

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feasibility studies, sourcing, evaluation, benchmarking, negotiation, approval and awarding or

supplying entity AND their company registration

number] ......................................................................., certify under oath that, to the best of my

knowledge, the information furnished herein is true and correct. I accept that Eskom reserves its right to

act against the supplier named above or me personally in terms hereof, should this declaration prove to be

false.

Eskom employees and directors that engage in private work

No specific requirements found

Effective Date 01 February 2015

Review Date February 2023

I, the undersigned [insert full name of signatory]................................................, in my capacity as

[insert capacity, i.e., member, director, partner, etc.] ................................................... of the

supplier [insert registered full legal name of the supplying entity AND their company registration

number] ......................................................................., certify under oath that, to the best of my

knowledge, the information furnished herein is true and correct. I accept that Eskom reserves its right to

act against the supplier named above or me personally in terms hereof, should this declaration prove to be

false.

Bidders must comply with local content requirements for designated products: steel 100%, electric cables 90%, telecom cables 90%. Must complete and submit Annex C (Local Content Declaration Summary), Annex D (Imported Content Declaration), and Annex E (Local Content Declaration Summary Schedule). Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have a valid tax compliance status (SARS TCS/tax PIN).

CSD registration and valid SARS tax compliance status (TCS/tax PIN) are required. Local content thresholds apply: steel 100%, electric cables 90%, telecom cables 90%. Annex C, Annex D, and Annex E must be completed and submitted.

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Mandatory technical evaluation criteria

3 OEM Quality Management Copy of valid ISO 9001:2015 certification

Tenderers who do not meet the mandatory technical evaluation will not be evaluated

on Qualitative Technical Evaluation criteria.

and Quality

1.2 Quality Submit project-specific Quality 15% 5 = 100% Comprehensive

points, witness points, inspection 4

1. Maintenance 40%

and Quality

1.1. Method The Tenderer shall submit a detailed 25% 5 = 100% Fully compliant,

Statement – method statement demonstrating detailed, equipment-specific

how the maintenance services will and demonstrates full Maintenance

be executed in accordance with the understanding of the Scope Approach

NEC3 TSC Scope of Work. The of Work.

method statement shall clearly 4 = 80% Method Statement

describe preventive, predictive, submitted with minor

corrective and breakdown omissions but adequately

maintenance, daily on-site addresses majority of the

inspections, emergency response, Scope.

maintenance planning, reporting 2 = 40% Method Statement

procedures, inspection after repairs, submitted but lacks

risk assessments and maintenance equipment-specific

schedules. The method statement maintenance activities, daily

shall specifically address inspection requirements or

maintenance activities for the important technical aspects.

installed Cameron TA2000 0 = 0% No submission or

centrifugal compressors, CompAir technically non-responsive.

L-Series screw compressors,

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Ingersoll-Rand ML110

compressors, BAOFN screw

compressors, diesel

compressors, compressed air

dryers, cooling systems, filters,

cyclonic separators and all

auxiliary equipment listed in the

Scope of Work. General

compressor maintenance procedures

without equipment-specific

maintenance

activities will not be considered fully

compliant.

1.2 Quality Submit project-specific Quality 15% 5 = 100% Comprehensive

Control Plans Control Plans (QCPs) covering equipment-specific QCP

(QCPs) inspection and test plans, hold submitted.

points, witness points, inspection 4 = 80% Acceptable QCP

frequencies, reporting requirements, with minor technical risk.

acceptance criteria, responsibilities 2 = 40% QCP submitted but

and quality assurance procedures not fully aligned to the Scope.

applicable to centrifugal 0 = 0% No submission or

compressors, rotary screw technically deficient

compressors, diesel compressors,

air dryers, cooling systems, filters

and auxiliary compressed air

equipment. Generic QCPs not

aligned to the Scope of Work will

receive a reduced score.

2. Competencies 60%

and Technical

Capability

2.1 Company The Tenderer shall submit verifiable 20% 5 = 100% Ten (10) years or

Experience evidence of maintenance experience more relevant experience

on equipment like that installed at with verifiable references

Eskom Arnot Power Station. covering multiple compressor

Supporting documents shall include technologies.

things such as completion 4 = 80% Six (6)–Nine (9)

certificates, contracts, purchase years relevant experience.

orders or service agreements, project 2 = 40% Three (3)–Five (5)

descriptions and client references. years relevant experience.

Evidence shall clearly demonstrate 0 = 0% Less than three (3)

maintenance of Centrifugal years, no evidence or

compressors, Electric driven unverifiable references.

rotary screw compressors, Diesel

driven rotary screw, compressed

air dryers and associated cooling

systems. Experience shall be

equipment-specific and verifiable

minimum-10 years.

2.2 Key The Tenderer shall submit certified 40%

Personnel qualifications, trade certificates, OEM

(2.2.1 to 2.2.4) training certificates (where

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applicable), detailed CVs and

contactable references for all

proposed personnel. Personnel shall

collectively demonstrate competency

on centrifugal compressors, rotary

screw compressors, diesel

compressors, compressed air dryers

and cooling systems.

2.2.1 Site A N6 National Diploma with a Trade 10% 5 = 100% ≥5 years of

Manager test in Mechanical or Electrical relevant experience.

Engineering, OR alternatively a 4 = 80% 3–4 years

National Diploma in Mechanical or 2 = 40% 1–2 years.

Electrical Engineering, 0 = 0% Incomplete or missing

and 4 years post-qualification returnable or <1 year’s

experience in compressor experience.

maintenance. Experience shall

include screw compressors,

centrifugal compressors, diesel

compressors, air dryers and cooling

systems. (All the above returnable

are mandatory requirements.

Failure to submit any of the

required returnable will result in

the tenderer receiving a score of

zero for

this criterion).

2.2.2 Mechanical Following are acceptable: BTech/ 10% 5 = 100% ≥5 years of

/ Mechatronics BEng /BSc / Mechanical or relevant experience.

Mechatronics Engineering. Submit 4 = 80% 3–4 years Engineer

qualification certificates, CV and 2 = 40% 1–2 years.

references demonstrating 0 = 0% Incomplete or missing

compressor maintenance of returnable or <1 year’s

minimum 5 years’ experience. (All experience.

the above returnable are

mandatory requirements. Failure

to submit any of the required

returnable will result in the

tenderer receiving a score of zero

for this

criterion).

2.2.3 Artisan – Minimum N3 Certificates with Trade 10% 5 = 100% ≥5 years’

Fitter and Diesel Tests supported by CVs, and experience.

verifiable references demonstrate 4 = 80% 4 years. Mechanic

compressor maintenance experience 2 = 40% 3 years.

with a minimum of 5 years. (All the 0 = 0% Incomplete or missing

above returnable are mandatory returnable or <2 years’

requirements. Failure to submit experience.

any of the required returnable will

result in the tenderer receiving a

score of zero for

this criterion).

2.2.4 C&I Artisan Qualified C&I Artisan and Electrician 10% 5 = 100% ≥5 years’

and Electrician (N3 + Trade Test) with compressor experience.

maintenance experience. Submit 4 = 80% 4 years.

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qualifications, CVs and references 2 = 40% 3 years.

with a minimum of 5 years. (All the 0 = 0% < Incomplete or

above returnable are mandatory missing returnable or <2

requirements. Failure to submit years’ experience.

any of the required returnable will

result in the tenderer receiving a

score of zero for

this criterion).

Total 100% 5

Minimum threshold 80% 4

Tenders must meet a minimum threshold of 80% in order to be evaluated further. Tender who

do not meet the minimum threshold will be deemed technically non-responsive and they will

not be evaluated further.

Qualitative Evaluation Criteria Scoring:

Score % Definition

5 100 compliant

• Meet technical requirement(s) AND;
• No foreseen technical risk(s) in meeting technical requirement

4 80 compliant with associated qualifications

Meet technical requirement(s) with:

• Acceptable technical risk(s) AND/OR;
• Acceptable exceptions AND/OR;
• Acceptable conditions

2 40 non-compliant

Does not meet technical requirement(s) with:

• Unacceptable technical requirement(s) AND/OR
• Unacceptable exceptions AND/OR;
• Unacceptable conditions.

0 0 totally deficient or non_responsive

Note 1: The scoring table does not allow for scoring of 1 and 3

Note 2: Foreseen acceptable and unacceptable risk(s), exceptions and

conditions shall be unambiguously defined in the relevant Tender Technical

Evaluation Strategy.

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Minimum functionality/qualifying score: 80%

existing or new warranty obligations, including

maintenance, repair, and spare supply coverage.

Four-year all-inclusive maintenance contract for the entire compressor plant at Arnot Power Station (Mpumalanga). Scope covers 27 compressors (22 control air, 5 station air/standby) and all auxiliary systems: cooling towers, dryers, filter banks, fans, ducting, condensate drains, piping, valves, instrumentation, vessels, electrical controls. Compressor types: Cameron TA2000 centrifugal (Units 1–3, FFP 4A/4B, 5A/5B, 6A/6B) and CompAir screw (Units 4–6, station air, standby, fire system, water plant, mobile). Objective: ≥92% compressor availability, reliable control air at 590 kPa, compliance with safety/environmental/Eskom standards. Contractor provides permanent on-site artisan/technician, 24/7 standby, specialised technicians for scheduled/breakdown work. Includes procurement, installation, commissioning of compressors, dryers, cooling towers, condition monitoring when required. Contractor manages spares inventory, submits maintenance schedule with six-month forward planning. Performance tests (humidity, dew point, flow, pressure) by Employer before/after major services. Mobile compressor supplied by Contractor at own cost during major services.

Contract duration: four years. No closing date, briefing date, site visit date, or clarification deadline is stated in the scope of work document. The tender record indicates a closing date of 2026-09-18T10:00:00.000Z, but this is not confirmed in the scope document.

No named SCM or technical contacts, emails, or phone numbers are provided in the scope of work. Invoicing address: Finance Department (Accounts Payable Section), Arnot Power Station, P/Bag X2, Rietkuil, 1097. Employer's VAT registration number: 4740101508.

Submission method and address are not stated in the scope of work document. The document references standard Eskom returnable forms (SBD 1, SBD 3.1/3.2/3.3, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 6.2, SBD 7.2, SBD 8, SBD 9) and an Authority to Sign / Board Resolution, but does not specify the closing date, time, or submission channel. Bidders must obtain the full tender pack for submission details.

Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the scope of work. The document specifies performance criteria with penalties: individual compressor availability ≥92% annually (penalty R10,000 per compressor per annum below threshold); individual compressor discharge pressure 600–620 kPa average annually (penalty R10,000 per compressor per annum below 600 kPa); 100% compliance with scheduled maintenance tasks (penalty R10,000 per compressor or dryer per annum for any missed service). The overall evaluation split (price vs functionality, 80/20 or 90/10) and minimum qualifying scores are not stated in this document.

Scope: comprehensive maintenance of 27 compressors (22 control air, 5 station air/standby) and all auxiliary equipment at Arnot Power Station for four years. Compressor types: Cameron TA2000 centrifugal (32 m³/min, 186.425 kW, 380V) ×3 at North plant Units 1–3; CompAir screw compressors L55/L75/L110/L132/L160/L250 across South plant, standby, FFP, fire system, water plant, and mobile units. Auxiliaries: Evapco induced-draft cooling towers (9), heatless absorption desiccant dryers (AXS X23), filter banks (water cyclonic separators, particulate filters, coalescing filters), bag-filter house forced-draught fans, ducting, condensate drains, piping, valves, gauges, control panels, solenoids, vessels. Control air pressure targets: high 640 kPa, normal 590 kPa, low 480 kPa, lock-out 420 kPa. Maintenance regimes: screw compressors — minor service 8×, major service 4×, overhaul 1× per 4 years, V-belt/hose replacement 2×; centrifugal compressors — 3-monthly service 8×, 6-monthly 4×, 12-monthly 4× per 4 years; dryers — 6-monthly 4×, 12-monthly 4×, 36-monthly 1×, 60-monthly 1× per dryer; filters — 6-monthly change 8× per bank; cooling towers — 6-monthly service 7× per tower. Contractor must supply mobile compressor at own cost during major services. Spares management: bi-annual audits at South Contractor's Yard and CompAir Warehouse. Work hours: Mon–Thu 07h00–16h15, Fri 07h00–12h00; 24/7 standby for breakdowns. Emergency response within 45 minutes. Contractor's plan with QCP required at inception. Monthly contract progress meetings (last Tuesday).

Contractor must provide methodology of work execution and responsibilities for each person involved, with organogram showing line of authority. Contractor's plan at inception: service schedule based on running hours and defects, covering all servicing/maintenance interactions over four years, including spares and consumables management. Plan based on hours run or time-based as agreed, submitted to Service Manager. Daily plant walks to identify air leaks and deviations. Continuous communication with Service Manager, control room operators, shift supervisors. Immediate reporting of deviations, abnormalities, safety concerns. Adherence to Eskom safety, operational, reporting standards.

Technical Specialist (Contract Manager): 5–10 years maintenance experience on Cameron TA2000 and CompAir screw compressors. Service Engineers (3 required, covering 24/7/365): 1–5 years on Cameron TA2000 and CompAir screw compressors; factory certified for Cameron TA2000; trained and in possession of CompAir Screw Compressor passport. On-site Technician: daily on site inspecting and maintaining compressor plant; familiar with Eskom policies and procedures; on standby 24/7; located within 55 km radius of Arnot Power Station; minimum 3 years first-line maintenance experience on Cameron TA2000 and CompAir screw compressors. Certificates of competency required for all employees executing work on Arnot compressor machines and auxiliary equipment.

Contractor must implement and maintain a Quality System (minimum ISO 9001:2008). Quality Control Plans (QCPs) with hold, witness, and verification points required for each interim and major service on all 23 compressors, submitted for Employer approval. Inspection levels based on equipment criticality. Data packs to be compiled and submitted: test certificates, drawings, design reviews. Employer conducts periodic quality audits. All non-conformances must be corrected to Employer satisfaction. Contractor's plan must include quality management system implementation programme.

Pricing Schedule referenced as Section C2, Pricing Data Option A. Contractor compiles service and maintenance schedule aligned with Pricing Schedule. Spares list for all compressors per pricing list. Bi-annual spares audits at South Contractor's Yard and CompAir Warehouse to verify min/max stock levels. Compressor spares utilised at intervals per Contractor's maintenance schedule. Valuation of work based on Price List unless otherwise specified. Actual quantities confirmed per Task Order.

Pricing based on Price List in Section C2 (Pricing Data Option A). Payment: within two working days of receiving Employer's payment certificate (core clause 51.1), Contractor submits tax invoice matching certificate amount. Invoice must include: contractor and Service Manager details, contract number and title, contractor VAT number, Employer VAT number 4740101508, description per Price List item, amounts excluding/including VAT. Spares procured through contract remain Employer property. No bond, guarantee, or insurance amounts stated in this document.

Mandatory: CSD registration; valid SARS tax clearance/tax pin; B-BBEE certification for preference points; ISO 9001:2008 (minimum) Quality System; Environmental Management System accepted by Employer; OHSA Section 37.2 appointment (Contractor deemed Employer); competent person appointments per statutory and Eskom regulations; PPE per OHSACT; MSDS for hazardous substances approved before use; compliance with Eskom chemical specification GGSS1181; Arnot site waste management, spill cleanup, environmental procedures. Personnel: Technical Specialist (Contract Manager) with 5–10 years on Cameron TA2000 and CompAir screw compressors; 3× Service Engineers with 1–5 years on same, factory certified on TA2000, CompAir Screw Compressor passport; On-site Technician daily on site, within 55 km radius, 3+ years first-line maintenance on TA2000 and CompAir screw, familiar with Eskom policies, 24/7 standby. Certificates of competency for all employees executing work. Standard returnable forms: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 3.1/3.2/3.3 (Pricing Schedule), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 6.2 (Local Production and Content), SBD 7.2 (Contract Form – Services), SBD 8 (Past SCM Practices), SBD 9 (Independent Bid Determination), Authority to Sign / Board Resolution.

Contractor bears costs for medicals and safety inductions. Must provide and enforce PPE per OHSACT. Submit MSDS for all hazardous substances; no use without approval. Adhere to Eskom chemical specification GGSS1181. Comply with Arnot site waste management, spill cleanup, environmental procedures. Implement and maintain approved safety policy covering PPE, safe work procedures, job-specific risk assessments, safety meetings. Subject to regular Employer audits. Unsafe practices or non-compliance may result in stop-work order. Conduct job observations and maintain continuous safety awareness. Contractor deemed Employer under OHSA Section 37. Must appoint competent persons per statutory and Eskom safety regulations. Contractor indemnifies Employer against legal/financial liabilities from SHEQ non-compliance. Permit-to-work system mandatory for all maintenance activities.

Contractor must implement an Environmental Management System (EMS) accepted by Employer. Comply with Arnot Power Station environmental procedures. Pass periodic environmental audits with corrective action as needed. Key areas: stormwater management (separate clean and polluted water); contaminated soil removal and disposal at approved sites; redundant material to reclamation yard upon Employer approval; noise/emissions/pollution control and removal of faulty equipment; wash-down facilities only in designated zones.

Contract duration: four years. Work executed only under written Task Order issued by Employer. Valuation based on Price List unless otherwise specified. Actual quantities confirmed per Task Order. Contractor submits monthly assessments and Task Order-based evaluations for cost determination. Contractor's plan with service schedule and QCP required at inception. Monthly progress meetings (last Tuesday, Arnot or MS Teams). Specialist meetings as needed; minutes to Service Manager within five days. Contractor provides organogram with contact details, responsibilities, line of authority. Replacement cover required for site representative absence. NEC document format for early warning and compensation event notifications. Equipment and spares purchased through contract remain Employer property. All records, documentation, planning system data handed over on software at contract end. Modifications to plant only in consultation with Employer engineering.

No additional evaluation criteria beyond the performance criteria with penalties stated in the main evaluationCriteria section. The document references Quality Assurance Requirements (ISO 9001:2008, QCPs, audits) and Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Assurance sections as contractual obligations, not as scored evaluation criteria.

No eligibility criteria specified

Ergonomics Poorly designed tools and Ergonomics related health ergonomically unsound implications equipment Excavation works and open Falling through open holes and serious injuries and deaths trenches trenches Explosive atmosphere Presence or usage of explosive serious injuries and property substances and vessels under damages from emanating pressure explosions Hot works Sparks and fumes Fire and burns Lighting Poor lighting Tripping slipping and injuries Ladders Scaffold work and fall from ladder sand scaffolds use of unsafe or faulty ladders suspended platform and scaffolds Interfaces with third parties Work in coordination / poor Collision with tools and and contractors information / unknown presence materials and machinery, of personnel on site injuries resulting from falling tools Inclement weather working and driving in misty Reduced visibility conditions Vehicle and pedestrian improper operations and driving of incidents leading to serious interface vehicles at unacceptable speed injuries and death Systems designs Inappropriate designs injuries and accidents Management of change Absence of management of injuries and accidents from change mismanaged change

Hazard identification and risk assessment for compressor maintenance work at Arnot Power Station:

• Access and egress: traffic congestion at main gate during peak hours causing delays
• Multi-level working: fall from height risks from ladders, scaffolds, and fear of heights
• Falling objects: property damage and serious injury or death
• Slips and trips: presence of tripping hazards
• Confined spaces: engulfment risk leading to death or unconsciousness
• Contact with process equipment: pinch points, cuts, and crushing injuries
• Electrical work: shock and electrocution risk
• Fire and explosion: explosive atmospheres, substances, and pressurised vessels
• Vibration: adverse health effects from vibrating machinery and tools
• Lifting operations: incompetent operators causing property damage and catastrophic events
• Vehicle operations: speeding and poor observation leading to incidents
• Manual handling: wrist, hand, and back injuries from unsafe loads
• Machinery guarding: defective or missing guards causing caught-in/between injuries
• Mobile plant: uncontrolled movement causing Section 24 incidents
• Adjacent live plant: exposure to undefined secondary hazards
• Hand and power tools: defective tools causing serious injury
• Hot processes: steam and hot surface contact causing burns
• Environmental hazards: bees, snakes, venomous creatures causing allergic reactions
• Temperature extremes: heat/cold stress and frostbite
• Noise: industrial noise causing hearing loss
• Hazardous substances: irritation, poisoning, asphyxiation from chemicals
• Acid, alkalis, solvents, gases: irritation and health complications
• Dust and fumes: coal dust, fly ash, irritant fumes causing eye/nose irritation and inhalation issues
• Open water: drowning risk in dams, cooling towers, terminal reservoirs
• Ionizing/non-ionizing radiation: radioactive material cancer risk
• Lone working: self-harm and stress from isolation
• Non-adherence to procedures: work stoppages and delays
• Ergonomics: poorly designed tools causing health implications
• Excavation: open holes and trenches causing falls, serious injury, death
• Explosive atmosphere: pressurised substances causing explosions
• Hot works: sparks and fumes causing fire and burns
• Lighting: poor lighting causing trips, slips, injuries
• Ladders and scaffolds: unsafe/faulty equipment causing falls
• Third-party interfaces: coordination failures causing collisions and falling tools
• Inclement weather: reduced visibility in misty conditions
• Vehicle-pedestrian interface: speeding causing serious injury and death
• System designs: inappropriate designs causing accidents
• Management of change: mismanaged change causing injuries and accidents

This is a standard Non-Disclosure Agreement template (File: 240-63152171 Rev 5) used by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd for suppliers and tenderers. It governs the exchange of confidential information during commercial discussions and negotiations. The agreement defines confidential information broadly, restricts its use to the specified project, requires a reasonable standard of care, and provides for return or destruction of materials on request within 7 business days. The term endures for 3 years after termination of the relationship. Governing law is South African law. The template includes signature blocks for Eskom (Procurement Senior Manager or above) and the supplier/tenderer, with witness requirements.

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd: Physical address - Megawatt Park, Maxwell Drive, Sunninghill ext.3, Sandton; Postal address - PO Box 1091, Johannesburg 2000; Telephone - +27 (number incomplete in template). The signatory for Eskom must be no lower than a Procurement Senior Manager. Supplier/tenderer contact details are to be inserted in the template.

This document is a Non-Disclosure Agreement template, not a tender submission pack. It does not contain submission instructions, returnable forms, or a submission address for the compressor maintenance tender (E2896GXMPARNR). Bidders must obtain the full RFB document for submission requirements.

This NDA template does not contain evaluation criteria for the compressor maintenance tender. It only sets out the legal framework for confidential information exchange between Eskom and a supplier/tenderer. Evaluation criteria will be specified in the main RFB document.

I. Eskom HOLDINGS SOC LTD a company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of South Africa, having its registered office at Megawatt Park, Maxwell Drive, Sunninghill ext.3, Sandton, Republic of South Africa, with registration number 2002/015527/06 [hereinafter referred to as “the Disclosing Party”.

The supplier/tenderer must be a legally incorporated entity capable of entering into a binding agreement. The signatory must have authority to sign on behalf of the organisation at a level no lower than a senior manager with procurement delegation. No CIDB, B-BBEE, CSD, or other registration requirements are stated in this NDA.

Project: Maintenance of Compressor Plant at Arnot Power Station for a Period of 4 Years. Contract structure: Part C1 Agreements & Contract Data, Part C2 Pricing Data, Part C3 Scope of Work. Scope: Maintenance of control air and station air compressors and related plant at Arnot Power Station, including mechanical and electrical systems forming part of compressor operating systems. Covers CompAir TA2000 Cameron Centrifugal Compressors, CompAir L-Series & Ingersoll-Rand ML110 Rotary Screw Compressors, CompAir AXS & AXN Series Heatless Absorption Dryers, CompAir "B" & "C" Inline Filters, EVAPCO Cooling Towers, BAOFN Inspections & Cleaning, BAOFN 7.5 Rotary Screw Compressors. Includes preliminary & general, health & safety, labour, maintenance spares, capital/critical spares for unforeseen failures.

Closing date and time: 18 September 2026 at 10:00 (from tender record). Starting date: TBC (to be confirmed). Service period: 4 years. Contractor's first plan submission: within 2 weeks of Contract Date. Task Order programme submission: within 5 days of receiving Task Order. Payment assessment interval: between the 25th and last day of each successive month. Payment period: 30 calendar days after signed assessment and valid tax invoice (Eskom standard policy for contracts above R50 million incl. VAT is 60 days). Compensation event notification: within 8 weeks of becoming aware. B-BBEE status change notification: within 7 days; updated verification certificate within 30 days. No compulsory briefing or site visit dates are mentioned.

Employer: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd (Reg No. 2002/015527/30), registered office at Megawatt Park, Maxwell Drive, Sandton, Johannesburg. Service Manager: details to be provided (name, address, telephone, fax, e-mail). Adjudicator nominating body: Chairman of ICE-SA (joint division of SAICE and ICE London) or successor; if no agreement, appointed by Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA). Arbitration per latest Rules of the Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa); place of arbitration: South Africa. Engineering Contract Strategies contact: Tel 011 803 3008, Fax 086 539 1902, www.ecs.co.za (source for NEC3 documents).

Submission channel and address: Not stated in the document. The Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1) must be completed, signed by the duly authorised representative, and submitted as part of the returnable documents at award stage. The tenderer must provide the Schedule of Deviations (if any) with the Offer. After award, the Contractor must within two weeks contact the Employer's agent 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.

Contract type: NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3) Option A (Priced contract with price list) with secondary Options X1, X2, X18, X19, X20, W1, and Z1–Z14. Evaluation method not explicitly stated in the document. Key Performance Indicators (Option X20): Performance report against each KPI at intervals of [●] months (not used when Option X12 applies). Risk Register matters include Competency of Personnel, unavailability of Resources, replacement of personnel, Eskom/Contractor strikes, non-adherence to SHEQ Policy, Poor quality of work, and PSR Authorisation. No minimum qualifying scores, functionality thresholds, or preference point system (80/20 or 90/10) are specified in the provided text.

Scope: Maintenance of control air and station air compressors and related plant at Arnot Power Station for 4 years. Affected Property: Control air and station air compressors and plant associated and forming part of the compressor operating systems – mechanical and electrical. Equipment covered: CompAir TA2000 Cameron Centrifugal Compressors (Unit Control Air 1 & 3 Old Generation, Unit Control Air 2 New Generation), CompAir L-Series & Ingersoll-Rand ML110 Rotary Screw Compressors, CompAir AXS & AXN Series Heatless Absorption Dryers, CompAir "B" & "C" Inline Filters, EVAPCO Cooling Towers, BAOFN Inspections & Cleaning, BAOFN 7.5 Rotary Screw Compressors. Services include: preliminary & general (site establishment, de-establishment, accommodation, travelling, tools & equipment), health & safety, labour (Site Artisan, Service Technician), standby allowance, maintenance spares (scheduled minor, interim, major services with specific part numbers and quantities), capital/critical spares for unforeseen failures, and provision for new items. Detailed quantities: Site Artisan – 9,568 hrs, 112,424 km, 1,376 accommodation days over 4 years; Service Technician – 11,136 hrs, 612,950 km, 259 accommodation days; Standby allowance – 1,460 days. Service Information located in Part C3 Scope of Work and referenced documents/drawings.

Contractor's plan requirements: First plan submitted within 2 weeks of Contract Date (clause 21.1). Plan must link operations to Price List items (clause 21.4). Task Order programme submitted within 5 days of receiving Task Order (Option X19.5). Price List preparation requires linking operations on plan to priced items for satisfactory cash flow (clause 11.2(17)).

Key personnel requirements per Contract Data Part 2: Contractor to provide details of key people including Name, Job, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Experience. CVs required. Risk Register includes Competency of Personnel and unavailability of Resources as risk matters.

Quality implications: Contractor warrants Prices include sufficient amount for proper compliance with Construction Regulations, all applicable H&S laws/regulations, and H&S rules/guidelines/procedures (Z6.1). Compliance with environmental laws/regulations/rules/guidelines/procedures (Z6.2). Asbestos compliance monitoring per Standard 32-303 and regulations (Z14). Measurements by SANAS-accredited AAIA. Parallel Measurements evaluated against SA statutory limits. Control measures per AAIA-approved asbestos work plan. Key Performance Indicators (Option X20) require performance reports at intervals of [●] months. Risk Register includes Competency of Personnel and unavailability of Resources as risk matters.

Pricing Option: TSC3 Option A (Priced contract with price list). Price List structure (C2.2): Preliminary & General: Site Establishment (ea, qty 1), Site De-establishment (ea, qty 1), Accommodation (Site Artisan, Service Technician), Travelling (Site Artisan km, Service Technician km), Tools and Equipment (ea). Health & Safety: Health and Safety costs for 4 yr (ea). Labour Rates: Labour Fixed rates (Site Artisan hrs, Service Technician hrs), Standby Allowance (days). Maintenance Spares: CompAir TA2000 Cameron Centrifugal Compressors (ea), CompAir L-Series & Ingersoll-Rand ML110 Rotary Screw Compressors (ea), CompAir AXS & AXN Series Heatless Absorption Dryers (ea), CompAir "B" & "C" Inline Filters (ea), EVAPCO Cooling Towers (ea), BAOFN Inspections & Cleaning (ea), BAOFN 7.5 Rotary Screw Compressors (ea). Capital / Critical Spares: Centrifugal Compressors (ea), Screw Compressors (ea). New Items: Provision for additional items. Pricing assumptions (C2.1): Option A priced contract; Price List is not Service Information; Contractor links plan operations to Price List items; Price List inclusive of everything necessary for service per Service Information; lump sum items not adjusted for quantity changes; compensation events only basis for Price changes. Price List format: Lump sum items – Price column only; rate-based items – Rate × Expected Quantity = Price; time-proportional items – Unit of time and Expected Quantity in time units. Detailed quantity breakdowns: Site Establishment, De-establishment, Tools & Equipment, Health & Safety: Itemised detail tables (descriptions, units, quantities, rates, prices to be filled). Site Artisan (Labour, Travelling, Accommodation): Normal Work Week 40 hrs × 196 weeks = 7,840 hrs; Normal travelling 470 km/week × 196 weeks = 92,120 km; Accommodation 344 days/year × 4 years = 1,376 days; Breakdowns/unforeseen call-outs (3/month): 24 hrs, 152 km, 48 days per event × 282 events = 6,768 hrs, 42,864 km, 13,536 days; Planned overtime: 8 hrs × 72 weeks = 576 hrs, 94 km × 72 = 6,768 km. Totals: 9,568 hrs, 112,424 km, 1,376 days. Service Technician (Labour, Travelling, Accommodation): Totals: 11,136 hrs, 612,950 km, 259 days. Standby Allowance: 365 days/year × 4 years = 1,460 days. CompAir TA2000 Cameron Centrifugal Compressors: Detailed service breakdowns for Unit Control Air 1 & 3 (Old Generation) and Unit Control Air 2 (New Generation) including 3-monthly minor services (8 services/4 yrs/2 machines), 6-monthly interim services (4 services/4 yrs/2 machines), 12-monthly major services (4 services/4 yrs/2 machines) with specific part numbers, quantities, labour hours, travel km, accommodation days.

Pricing Option: TSC3 Option A (Priced contract with price list). Price List structure: Preliminary & General (lump sum and rate items), Health & Safety (lump sum for 4 years), Labour Rates (fixed hourly rates for Site Artisan and Service Technician), Standby Allowance (daily rate), Maintenance Spares (per equipment type), Capital/Critical Spares (per compressor type), New Items (provision for additional costed items). Price adjustment for inflation (Option X1): Base date [●]; proportions – 15% Fixed, 18% Labour (SEIFSA Table C3(a)), 2% CPI (SEIFSA Table D4), 30% Material (SEIFSA Table O2), 35% Foreign Currency (SEIFSA Table U3(a)). Payment: assessment interval 25th to month-end; payment within 30 calendar days after signed assessment and valid tax invoice (Eskom policy 60 days for contracts >R50m incl. VAT). Interest: prime rate of Standard Bank of South Africa (365-day year). Tax invoice: Contractor must provide within 1 week of payment certificate per Employer's procedures; must include Employer VAT number 4740101508. Late invoice extends payment period equally. Insurance: Contractor provides Insurance Table A cover from starting date until Completion/termination – loss/damage to Employer's property, Plant & Materials, Equipment (replacement cost or Employer's policy deductible), third-party property (replacement cost), bodily injury/death to non-employees (statutory amount), employee injury/death (statutory amount). Employer provides Insurance Table B per policy documents. Limitation of liability (Option X18): Contractor's indirect/consequential loss liability R0.00; loss/damage to Employer's property limited to insurance deductibles per event; Defects due to design limited to greater of total Prices at Contract Date and excluded insurance amounts plus deductibles; total liability limited to total of Prices (excl. additional excluded matters); additional excluded matters unlimited (design defects, manufacture outside Affected Property, third-party property damage, death/injury, IP infringement); end of liability date 12 months after service period end.

Mandatory returnable documents: C1.1 Form of Offer and Acceptance (signed by duly authorised representative), Schedule of Deviations (if any). Contract Data Part 2 (C1.2b) to be completed by Contractor including: Contractor details, direct fee percentage, subcontracted fee percentage, Risk Register matters, Service Information for plan, first plan, key personnel details (Name, Job, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Experience, CVs), price list, tendered total of Prices. Joint ventures: joint and several liability; notify key person with binding authority within 2 weeks of Contract Date; no composition change without Employer's written consent. B-BBEE: notify Employer within 7 days of any status change; submit updated verification certificate within 30 days; decreased status allows renegotiation or termination; failure to notify may constitute termination reason. Confidentiality: no disclosure of contract information; images of Affected Property require prior written consent; subcontractors bound. Health & Safety (Z6): Contractor accepts appointment as Principal Contractor under Construction Regulations 2014; warrants Prices include sufficient amount for compliance; ensures subcontractors/employees comply. Environmental (Z6.2): compliance with all applicable environmental laws/regulations. Tax compliance: VAT Act compliance; include Employer VAT number 4740101508 on invoices. Ethics (Z11): no Prohibited Actions (Coercive, Collusive, Corrupt, Fraudulent, Obstructive); Employer may terminate if Prohibited Action occurs and Contractor didn't prevent/remedy; cooperation with investigations required. Asbestos (Z14): Contractor may stop work if asbestos identified above Action Level (0.1 fibres/ml); area must be declared safe via Compliance Monitoring or AAIA-approved intervention; dates adjusted for regulatory notification periods. Nuclear liability (Z13): Employer indemnifies Contractor for nuclear damage per Nuclear Energy Act except unlawful intent/unauthorised presence at Koeberg. Insurance certificates to be provided when requested. CSD registration, SARS tax clearance, CIDB grading, and specific B-BBEE level requirements are not explicitly stated in the document.

B-BBEE status change provisions per Z3: Contractor must notify Employer within 7 days of any change in legal status, ownership, business composition or dealings affecting B-BBEE status. Updated verification certificate and supporting documentation required within 30 days of notification or as instructed by Service Manager. If B-BBEE status decreases since Contract Date, Employer may renegotiate or terminate Contractor's obligation to Provide the Service. Failure to notify may constitute reason for termination (termination procedures P1, P2, P4 per clause 92; amounts due A1, A3 per clause 93).

Health & Safety requirements per Z6: Contractor undertakes all reasonable precautions for health and safety; accepts appointment as Principal Contractor under Construction Regulations 2014 (OHSA); warrants Prices include sufficient amount for compliance with Construction Regulations, all applicable H&S laws/regulations, and contract H&S rules/guidelines/procedures; ensures subcontractors/employees/others comply. Compliance with all applicable environmental laws/regulations/rules/guidelines/procedures; ensures subcontractors/employees/others comply. Asbestos management per Z14: Employer ensures Ambient Air conforms to SA asbestos standards (GNR Feb 2002, OHSA 1993). OEL: 0.2 regulated asbestos fibres/ml (4-hr TWA); STEL: 0.6 fibres/ml (10-min TWA). Measurements by independent SANAS-accredited AAIA. Contractor may perform Parallel Measurements at own expense. Employer manages asbestos/ACM per Standard 32-303. If asbestos identified: risk assessment, immediate control measures if above Action Level (0.1 fibres/ml), air monitoring. Contractor may stop work and leave until area declared safe via Compliance Monitoring or AAIA-approved intervention. Dates adjusted for regulatory notification periods (Regulations 3 and 21). Removal/disposal by registered asbestos contractor at Employer's expense. Insurance requirements per Z12 Table A: Contractor covers loss/damage to Employer's property, Plant & Materials, Equipment (replacement cost or Employer's policy deductible); third-party property (replacement cost); bodily injury/death to non-employees (statutory amount); employee injury/death (statutory amount). Employer provides 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.

Environmental compliance per Z6.2: Contractor complies with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, rules, guidelines, and procedures; ensures subcontractors/employees/others comply. Environmental Liability insurance per Z12 Table B (Employer-provided): Per insurance policy document. Nuclear liability per Z13: Employer (Koeberg operator) solely responsible for and indemnifies Contractor against nuclear damage liabilities per Nuclear Energy Act, except for unlawful intent or unauthorised presence at KNPS; waives recourse except per section 30(7) of Act; protection until KNPS decommissioned. Asbestos management per Z14: Employer manages asbestos/ACM per Standard 32-303; ensures Ambient Air conforms to standards; measurements by SANAS-accredited AAIA; risk assessment and control measures if asbestos identified; removal/disposal by registered asbestos contractor at Employer's expense per SA legislation.

Contract type: NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3) with Option A (Priced contract with price list), dispute resolution Option W1, and secondary Options X1 (Price adjustment for inflation), X2 (Changes in the law), X18 (Limitation of liability), X19 (Task Order), X20 (Key performance indicators), and Z (Additional conditions of contract Z1-Z14). Employer: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd (Reg No. 2002/015527/30), registered office at Megawatt Park, Maxwell Drive, Sandton, Johannesburg. Service Manager: Details to be provided (name, address, tel, fax, e-mail). Affected Property: Control air and station air compressors and plant associated and forming part of the compressor operating systems – mechanical and electrical. Service: Arnot control air and station air compressor and related plant maintenance. Risk Register matters: Competency of Personnel, unavailability of Resources, replacement of personnel, Eskom/Contractor strikes, not adhering to SHEQ Policy, Poor quality of work and PSR Authorisation. Service Information location: Part 3: Scope of Work and all documents and drawings to which it makes reference. Governing law: Law of the Republic of South Africa. Language: English. Period for reply: One working week. Contractor's first plan submission: Within 2 weeks of Contract Date. Starting date: TBC. Service period: 4 years. Assessment interval: Between the 25th and last day of each successive month. Currency: South African Rand. Payment period: 30 calendar days after signed assessment by both Parties and valid Tax Invoice. Note: Eskom's standard policy for contracts above R50 million (incl. VAT) is 60 days. Interest rate: Publicly quoted prime rate of Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (365-day year). Compensation events: Any unforeseen scope of work not covered by contract but within scope of compressor maintenance/services (refer to NEC TSC3 clause 60.1). Employer's additional risks: Labour unrest (Strike Action); Low skill level on compressors – Eskom personnel. Termination: Managed per core clause 9 of NEC3 TSC. Option A data: Contractor prepares forecasts of final total of Prices at intervals no longer than [●] weeks. Option W1 (Dispute resolution): Adjudicator selected from ICE-SA Division of SAICE Panel of Adjudicators; if no agreement, appointed by Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA). Tribunal: arbitration per latest Rules for Conduct of Arbitrations by Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa). Place of arbitration: South Africa. Arbitrator selection: Chairman of Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) or nominee. Option X1 (Price adjustment for inflation): Base date for indices [●]. Price Adjustment Factor proportions: 15% Fixed (Fixed Portion), 18% Labour (SEIFSA Table C3(a)), 2% CPI (SEIFSA Table D4), 30% Material (SEIFSA Table O2 General & Special Purpose Machinery), 35% Foreign Currency (SEIFSA Table U3(a)). Option X2 (Changes in law): Becomes compensation event only if changes in Law of Republic of South Africa took place after Contract Date. Option X18 (Limitation of liability): Contractor's liability for indirect/consequential loss limited to R0.00. Liability for loss/damage to Employer's property limited to insurance deductibles per event. Liability for Defects due to design limited to greater of total Prices at Contract Date and amounts excluded/unrecoverable from Employer's insurance plus deductibles. Total liability limited to total of Prices (excluding additional excluded matters). Additional excluded matters (unlimited): Defects due to design/plan/specification, Defects due to manufacture/fabrication outside Affected Property, loss/damage to property other than Employer's, death/injury to person, infringement of intellectual property right. End of liability date: 12 months after end of service period. Option X19 (Task Order): Contractor submits Task Order programme within 5 days of receiving Task Order. Option X20 (KPIs): Performance report against each KPI at intervals of [●] months. Z1 (Cession/delegation/assignment): Contractor requires Employer's written consent; Employer may cede to subsidiaries/divisions resulting from ESI restructuring. Z2 (Joint ventures): Joint and several liability; notify key person with authority within 2 weeks of Contract Date; no composition change without Employer's written consent. Z3 (B-BBEE status change): Contractor must notify Employer within 7 days; submit updated verification certificate within 30 days; decreased status allows Employer to renegotiate or terminate; failure to notify may constitute termination reason. Z4 (Confidentiality): No disclosure of contract information; exceptions for public domain or prior possession; images of Affected Property require prior written consent; subcontractors bound by same. Z5 (Waiver/estoppel): Extensions/concessions/waivers do not constitute waiver of rights or estoppel unless agreed in writing. Z6 (Health, safety, environment): Contractor takes all reasonable precautions; accepts appointment as Principal Contractor under Construction Regulations 2014; warrants Prices include sufficient amount for compliance; complies with all applicable H&S and environmental laws; ensures subcontractors/employees comply. Z7 (Tax Invoice and interest): Contractor provides tax invoice within 1 week of payment certificate per Employer's procedures; late invoice extends payment period equally; VAT Act compliance required; include Employer's VAT number 4740101508 on invoices. Z8 (Compensation event notification): Contractor must notify within 8 weeks of becoming aware, else not entitled to Price change. Z9 (Employer's limitation of liability): Employer's liability for Contractor's indirect/consequential loss limited to R0.00; indemnity limited to compensation per core clause 63 and X19.11. Z10 (Termination addition): Includes business rescue order as termination event. Z11 (Ethics): Defines Prohibited Actions (Coercive, Collusive, Corrupt, Fraudulent, Obstructive); Committing Party may not take Prohibited Actions; Employer may terminate if Prohibited Action occurs and Contractor didn't prevent/remedy; no court finding required; cooperation with investigations required. Z12 (Insurance): Replaces core clauses 83 and 86. Contractor provides Insurance Table A cover from starting date until Completion/termination: loss/damage to Employer's property (replacement cost or Employer's policy deductible), Plant & Materials (replacement cost or deductible), Equipment (replacement cost or deductible), third-party property (replacement cost), bodily injury/death to non-employees (statutory amount), employee injury/death (statutory amount). Employer provides 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. Z13 (Nuclear liability): Employer (Koeberg operator) indemnifies Contractor against nuclear damage liabilities per Nuclear Energy Act, except for unlawful intent or unauthorised presence at KNPS; waives recourse except per section 30(7) of Act; protection until KNPS decommissioned. Z14 (Asbestos): Definitions per Employer's Asbestos Standard 32-303. OEL: 0.2 fibres/ml (4-hr TWA); STEL: 0.6 fibres/ml (10-min TWA). Employer ensures Ambient Air conforms to SA standards (GNR Feb 2002, OHSA 1993). Measurements by SANAS-accredited AAIA. Contractor may perform Parallel Measurements at own expense. Employer manages asbestos per Standard. If asbestos identified: risk assessment, control measures, air monitoring. Contractor may stop work until area declared safe. Dates adjusted for notification periods per Asbestos Regulations 2001. Removal/disposal by registered asbestos contractor at Employer's expense.

Key Performance Indicators per Option X20: Performance report against each KPI provided at intervals of [●] months (not used when Option X12 applies). Risk Register matters: Competency of Personnel, unavailability of Resources, replacement of personnel, Eskom/Contractor strikes, non-adherence to SHEQ Policy, Poor quality of work, PSR Authorisation.

Provision of maintenance services for the compressor plant at Arnot Power Station for a period of 4 years, executed in accordance with the NEC3 TSC Scope of Work. Equipment includes Cameron TA2000 centrifugal compressors, CompAir L-Series screw compressors, Ingersoll-Rand ML110 compressors, BAOFN screw compressors, diesel compressors, compressed air dryers, cooling systems, filters, cyclonic separators and all auxiliary equipment. Maintenance covers preventive, predictive, corrective and breakdown maintenance, daily on-site inspections, emergency response, maintenance planning, reporting, inspection after repairs, risk assessments and maintenance schedules. Evaluation uses mandatory technical criteria (warranty takeover, OEM spares supply, ISO 9001:2015) followed by qualitative technical evaluation (100% total, 80% minimum threshold) covering maintenance and quality (40%) and competencies and technical capability (60%).

Mandatory returnable documents:

1. Letter of confirmation assuming existing and new warranty obligations for all installed equipment (list equipment).
2. Formal OEM letter confirming ability to supply genuine spares for Ingersoll Rand, CompAir and BAOFN screw compressors.
3. Copy of valid ISO 9001:2015 certification.
4. Detailed method statement for maintenance services per NEC3 TSC Scope of Work.
5. Project-specific Quality Control Plans (QCPs) covering inspection/test plans, hold/witness points, frequencies, reporting, acceptance criteria, responsibilities and QA procedures.
6. Verifiable evidence of company maintenance experience: completion certificates, contracts, purchase orders, service agreements, project descriptions, client references.
7. Site Manager: N6 National Diploma with Trade Test in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering OR National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, CV, contactable references.
8. Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer: BTech/BEng/BSc qualification certificates, CV, references.
9. Artisan – Fitter and Diesel Mechanic: minimum N3 Certificates with Trade Tests, CVs, verifiable references.
10. C&I Artisan and Electrician: qualified C&I Artisan and Electrician (N3 + Trade Test), qualifications, CVs, references.

All personnel returnables are mandatory; failure to submit any required returnable results in a score of zero for that criterion.

Mandatory technical evaluation criteria (all must be met to proceed to qualitative evaluation):

• Warranty takeover: letter of confirmation that the contractor will assume existing and new warranty obligations for all installed equipment, including maintenance, repair and spare supply coverage.
• OEM spares supply: formal letter from OEM confirming ability to supply genuine spares for Ingersoll Rand, CompAir and BAOFN screw compressors.
• Quality management system: copy of valid ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Qualitative technical evaluation (total 100%, minimum threshold 80%):

1. Maintenance and Quality (40%)

• Method statement (25%): detailed, equipment-specific method statement aligned to NEC3 TSC Scope of Work covering preventive, predictive, corrective and breakdown maintenance, daily on-site inspections, emergency response, maintenance planning, reporting, inspection after repairs, risk assessments and maintenance schedules. Must address Cameron TA2000 centrifugal compressors, CompAir L-Series screw compressors, Ingersoll-Rand ML110 compressors, BAOFN screw compressors, diesel compressors, compressed air dryers, cooling systems, filters, cyclonic separators and all auxiliary equipment. Generic procedures score lower.
• Quality Control Plans (15%): project-specific QCPs with equipment-specific inspection and test plans, hold points, witness points, inspection frequencies, reporting requirements, acceptance criteria, responsibilities and QA procedures for centrifugal compressors, rotary screw compressors, diesel compressors, air dryers, cooling systems, filters and auxiliary equipment. Generic QCPs score lower.

2. Competencies and Technical Capability (60%)

• Company experience (20%): verifiable evidence of maintenance experience on equivalent equipment at Eskom Arnot Power Station, minimum 10 years. Supporting documents: completion certificates, contracts, purchase orders, service agreements, project descriptions, client references. Must cover centrifugal compressors, electric-driven rotary screw compressors, diesel-driven rotary screw compressors, compressed air dryers and associated cooling systems.
• Key personnel (40% total, all returnables mandatory per role):

• Site Manager (10%): N6 National Diploma with Trade Test in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering OR National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, plus 4 years post-qualification compressor maintenance experience (screw, centrifugal, diesel compressors, air dryers, cooling systems).

• Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer (10%): BTech/BEng/BSc in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, minimum 5 years compressor maintenance experience.

• Artisan – Fitter and Diesel Mechanic (10%): minimum N3 Certificates with Trade Tests, minimum 5 years compressor maintenance experience.

• C&I Artisan and Electrician (10%): qualified C&I Artisan and Electrician (N3 + Trade Test), minimum 5 years compressor maintenance experience.

All personnel must submit certified qualifications, trade certificates, OEM training certificates (where applicable), detailed CVs and contactable references. Failure to submit any required returnable for a role results in a score of zero for that criterion.

Scoring scale: 5 = 100% (fully compliant, no foreseen risk), 4 = 80% (compliant with acceptable qualifications/risk), 2 = 40% (non-compliant, unacceptable risk), 0 = 0% (totally deficient/non-responsive). Scores 1 and 3 are not used. Tenders scoring below 80% overall are deemed technically non-responsive and will not be evaluated further.

Scope: provision of maintenance services for the compressor plant at Arnot Power Station for a period of 4 years, executed in accordance with the NEC3 TSC Scope of Work.

Equipment to be maintained:

• Cameron TA2000 centrifugal compressors
• CompAir L-Series screw compressors
• Ingersoll-Rand ML110 compressors
• BAOFN screw compressors
• Diesel compressors
• Compressed air dryers
• Cooling systems
• Filters
• Cyclonic separators
• All auxiliary equipment listed in the Scope of Work

Maintenance activities required:

• Preventive maintenance
• Predictive maintenance
• Corrective maintenance
• Breakdown maintenance
• Daily on-site inspections
• Emergency response
• Maintenance planning
• Reporting procedures
• Inspection after repairs
• Risk assessments
• Maintenance schedules

Quality requirements:

• Project-specific Quality Control Plans (QCPs) covering equipment-specific inspection and test plans, hold points, witness points, inspection frequencies, reporting requirements, acceptance criteria, responsibilities and quality assurance procedures for all equipment types.
• Generic QCPs not aligned to the Scope of Work will receive reduced scores.
• Valid ISO 9001:2015 certification mandatory.

Warranty and spares:

• Contractor must assume existing and new warranty obligations for all installed equipment (maintenance, repair, spare supply coverage).
• Must provide formal OEM letter confirming ability to supply genuine spares for Ingersoll Rand, CompAir and BAOFN screw compressors.

Method statement: detailed, equipment-specific method statement demonstrating how maintenance services will be executed in accordance with the NEC3 TSC Scope of Work. Must clearly describe preventive, predictive, corrective and breakdown maintenance, daily on-site inspections, emergency response, maintenance planning, reporting procedures, inspection after repairs, risk assessments and maintenance schedules. Must specifically address maintenance activities for Cameron TA2000 centrifugal compressors, CompAir L-Series screw compressors, Ingersoll-Rand ML110 compressors, BAOFN screw compressors, diesel compressors, compressed air dryers, cooling systems, filters, cyclonic separators and all auxiliary equipment. General compressor maintenance procedures without equipment-specific activities will not be considered fully compliant.

Quality Control Plans: project-specific QCPs covering equipment-specific inspection and test plans, hold points, witness points, inspection frequencies, reporting requirements, acceptance criteria, responsibilities and quality assurance procedures for all equipment types. Generic QCPs not aligned to the Scope of Work will receive reduced scores.

Company experience: minimum 10 years verifiable maintenance experience on equipment like that installed at Eskom Arnot Power Station, covering centrifugal compressors, electric-driven rotary screw compressors, diesel-driven rotary screw compressors, compressed air dryers and associated cooling systems. Supporting documents: completion certificates, contracts, purchase orders, service agreements, project descriptions, client references.

Key personnel (all returnables mandatory per role):

• Site Manager: N6 National Diploma with Trade Test in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering OR National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, plus 4 years post-qualification compressor maintenance experience (screw, centrifugal, diesel compressors, air dryers, cooling systems).
• Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer: BTech/BEng/BSc in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, minimum 5 years compressor maintenance experience.
• Artisan – Fitter and Diesel Mechanic: minimum N3 Certificates with Trade Tests, minimum 5 years compressor maintenance experience.
• C&I Artisan and Electrician: qualified C&I Artisan and Electrician (N3 + Trade Test), minimum 5 years compressor maintenance experience.

All personnel must submit certified qualifications, trade certificates, OEM training certificates (where applicable), detailed CVs and contactable references. Personnel collectively must demonstrate competency on centrifugal compressors, rotary screw compressors, diesel compressors, compressed air dryers and cooling systems. Failure to submit any required returnable for a role results in a score of zero for that criterion.

Valid ISO 9001:2015 certification is mandatory. Project-specific Quality Control Plans (QCPs) must be submitted covering equipment-specific inspection and test plans, hold points, witness points, inspection frequencies, reporting requirements, acceptance criteria, responsibilities and quality assurance procedures for centrifugal compressors, rotary screw compressors, diesel compressors, air dryers, cooling systems, filters and auxiliary compressed air equipment. Generic QCPs not aligned to the Scope of Work will receive reduced scores.

Mandatory compliance requirements:

• Valid ISO 9001:2015 certification (copy required).
• Letter of confirmation assuming warranty obligations for all installed equipment.
• Formal OEM letter confirming ability to supply genuine spares for Ingersoll Rand, CompAir and BAOFN screw compressors.
• Minimum 10 years verifiable company experience on specified equipment types with supporting documentation (completion certificates, contracts, purchase orders, service agreements, project descriptions, client references).
• Key personnel meeting mandatory qualification and experience requirements for all four roles (Site Manager, Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer, Artisan – Fitter and Diesel Mechanic, C&I Artisan and Electrician). All personnel returnables are mandatory; failure to submit any required returnable results in a score of zero for that criterion.
• Achievement of minimum 80% score on qualitative technical evaluation.
• Compliance with all mandatory technical evaluation criteria (warranty takeover, OEM spares supply, ISO 9001:2015).

Method statement must include risk assessments as part of the maintenance approach. No further health and safety requirements are specified in the provided text.

Contractor must assume existing and new warranty obligations for all installed equipment, including maintenance, repair and spare supply coverage. A letter of confirmation listing the equipment is required.

Mandatory technical evaluation criteria (all must be met to proceed):

1. Warranty takeover – letter of confirmation assuming existing and new warranty obligations for all installed equipment including maintenance, repair and spare supply coverage.
2. OEM spares supply – formal OEM letter confirming ability to supply genuine spares for Ingersoll Rand, CompAir and BAOFN screw compressors.
3. Quality management system – copy of valid ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Qualitative technical evaluation (total 100%, minimum threshold 80%):

1. Maintenance and Quality (40%)

• Method statement (25%): detailed, equipment-specific method statement per NEC3 TSC Scope of Work covering all maintenance types, daily inspections, emergency response, planning, reporting, risk assessments and schedules for all specified equipment.
• Quality Control Plans (15%): project-specific QCPs with equipment-specific inspection/test plans, hold/witness points, frequencies, reporting, acceptance criteria, responsibilities and QA procedures.

2. Competencies and Technical Capability (60%)

• Company experience (20%): minimum 10 years verifiable experience on equivalent equipment with supporting documents.
• Key personnel (40%): four roles each 10%, all with mandatory qualification/experience requirements and mandatory returnables (certificates, CVs, references). Failure to submit any returnable for a role scores zero for that criterion.

Scoring: 5=100% (fully compliant), 4=80% (compliant with qualifications), 2=40% (non-compliant), 0=0% (deficient). Scores 1 and 3 not used. Below 80% overall = technically non-responsive.

No explicit eligibility criteria such as CIDB grading, B-BBEE level, or financial thresholds are stated in the provided document. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have valid tax compliance status as per standard Eskom requirements, though not detailed in this extract.

Returnable form — must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid:

• Supplier Declaration of Interest (Eskom template 240-59385360 Rev 3): declares whether any director, shareholder, member, partner or associate of the supplier is employed by Eskom or serves as an Eskom director; whether any such person is a close family member or associate of an Eskom employee or director participating in the procurement process; and whether any business courtesy has been given to or received from an Eskom employee or director in the past 12 months. Consultants must also disclose other services currently rendered to Eskom business units, divisions, subsidiaries, primary-energy suppliers, strategic-commodity suppliers and key industrial customers. A false declaration exposes the supplier and the signatory to action by Eskom.