ESKOM general conditions of purchase – supply of goods and services (rev 3, may 2024)

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Registration Number 2002/015527/30, is South Africa's primary electricity supplier and is wholly owned by the South African Government. Eskom's key role is to assist in lowering the cost of doing business in South Africa, enabling economic growth and security of supply through providing electricity in an efficient and sustainable manner, including its generation, transmission and distribution, while ensuring that this is done within acceptable benchmark standards. Eskom generates and distributes approximately 95% of the electricity used in South Africa and approximately 40% of the electricity used on the rest of the African continent. Approximately 90% of Eskom's production is coming from coal. Eskom aims to comply with the legislation, policies, conditions and requirements of key government stakeholders, including spheres of government. Eskom is currently moving away from operating as a vertically integrated company that supplies electricity to South Africa and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. As the main provider of generation, transmission and distribution capacity in South Africa, Eskom supplies electricity to industrial, mining, commercial, agricultural and residential customers, as well as to redistributors. In doing so, Eskom's mission is to provide sustainable electricity solutions to grow the economy and improve the quality of life of the people in South Africa and in the region. Eskom is committed to safety, health, the environment and quality principles to ensure that no operating condition or urgency of service justifies exposing anyone to negative risks arising out of Eskom's business, causing an incident with health, safety, environmental and quality consequences. This Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Policy governs principles and rules to fulfil Eskom's commitment to people, the environment and quality. Eskom's operations are underpinned by the organisation's vision, mission and values. Vision: Sustainable power for a better future. Mission: To provide sustainable electricity solutions to grow the economy and improve the quality of life of the people in South Africa and in the region. Eskom will strive to ensure that zero harm befalls its employees, contractors, the public and the natural environment. Values: Integrity (honesty of purpose, conduct and discipline in actions, and respect for people), Innovation (value-adding creativity and results oriented, lead through excellence and innovation), Sinobuntu (caring), Customer satisfaction (a commitment to meet and strive to exceed the needs of the receivers of products and services), Excellence (acknowledged by all for exceptional standards, performance and professionals). The SHEQ Policy and its implementation aims to ensure commitment to the Eskom vision, values and the sustainability principles. Zero Harm means ensuring that the Eskom operational activities do not inflict harm on Eskom's assets, its employees, contractors and members of the public affected by its operations, and the environment in terms of compliance obligations. Zero Harm is a value, which the organisation will strive towards by operating within its compliance obligations/legal and other requirements, continual improvement against set intended outcomes and reduction of its environmental footprint by avoiding incidents and minimising environmental degradation. The SHEQ Policy also aims to achieve Zero Defects. The implementation of this policy will be in line with the abovementioned values, which underpin the way Eskom operates.

Bidders must be legally incorporated and able to comply with Eskom's SHEQ Policy and associated ISO standards. Their safety, health, environment and quality management systems must meet Eskom's requirements. No specific scoring or preference point system is stated in the document.

Eskom requires supply and delivery of G5 material for the maintenance of Ash dam roads at Arnot Power Station, for a period of 6 months. The work is subject to Eskom's SHEQ Policy, which mandates Zero Harm (zero fatalities, zero injuries, zero environmental incidents, zero tolerance, zero defects) and compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001. Contractors must comply with Eskom's Life-saving Rules: open, isolate, test, earth, bond, and/or insulate before touch; hook up at heights; buckle up; be sober; permit to work.

The SHEQ Policy is implemented through the plan-do-check-act (PDCA) quality cycle, with processes for monitoring and auditing as per the audit schedule. The policy sets out Eskom's approach to safety, health, environment and quality across the Eskom Group, with the purpose of setting commitment and ensuring uniformity across the organisation.

Eskom implements quality management systems in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001 requirements, and aims to achieve Zero Defects through prevention and continual improvement. The policy references ISO 9000, ISO 9004, and other quality standards.

Bidders must be legally incorporated. They must comply with Eskom's SHEQ Policy and associated ISO standards. No specific registrations, B-BBEE levels, or CIDB grades are stated in the document.

Eskom is committed to safety, health, environment and quality principles to ensure that no operating condition or urgency of service justifies exposing anyone to negative risks. The SHEQ Policy governs principles and rules to fulfil Eskom's commitment to people, the environment and quality. Eskom aims to achieve Zero Harm (zero fatalities, zero injuries, ill-health, zero environmental incidents, zero tolerance, zero defects) and Zero Defects. The policy integrates SHEQ requirements through the plan-do-check-act cycle, implementing management systems in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001, fulfilling compliance obligations, preventing work-related injury and ill-health, addressing needs of workers and stakeholders, setting SHEQ objectives, applying risk-based assessments (hazard identification, fitness for duty, emergency preparedness, medical surveillance), conducting SHEQ training, engaging interested parties, ensuring contractor compliance, providing resources, supporting SHE committees, managing environmental footprint, and ensuring continual improvement. Eskom's Life-saving Rules apply to all employees, contractors and visitors: open, isolate, test, earth, bond, and/or insulate before touch; hook up at heights; buckle up; be sober; permit to work. Management is accountable for setting SHEQ policy and every employee is expected to ensure implementation and compliance within the scope of their duties.

Eskom proactively manages its environmental footprint, minimising pollution and environmental degradation, pursuing a low-carbon future, prioritising energy and water efficiency and conservation, transitioning to a cleaner energy mix, ensuring sustainable use of resources, exploring opportunities for climate change mitigation and adaptation, and protecting biodiversity, ecosystems and preventing pollution and degradation.

Contractors are responsible for meeting applicable safety, health, environment and quality compliance obligations and organisational requirements. The policy applies to all divisions, subsidiaries, and entities in which Eskom has a controlling interest or influence.

Bidders must be legally incorporated, able to comply with Eskom's SHEQ Policy and associated ISO standards, and demonstrate that their safety, health, environment and quality management systems meet Eskom's requirements. No specific scoring or preference point system is stated in the document.

The document provided is the Eskom Supplier Declaration of Interest template (Rev 3). It is a returnable form, not a specification. The actual scope of the tender is the supply and delivery of G5 for maintenance of Ash dam roads at Arnot Power Station for 6 months, but no further details are given in this document.

Returnable documents:

• Supplier Declaration of Interest (Eskom template, Rev 3): must be completed, signed under oath, and returned with the bid. It declares whether the supplier or any interested party is employed by or serves as a director at Eskom, is a close family member or associate of an Eskom employee/director, has given or received business courtesies in the last 12 months, and discloses other work for Eskom or related entities. A false declaration may lead to action against the supplier or the signatory.
• The declaration must be signed by an authorised signatory, with full name, designation, and contact details.

Submission method and closing time are not stated in the provided document.

No evaluation criteria are stated in the provided document. The only requirement is the completion and return of the Supplier Declaration of Interest.

The scope is the supply and delivery of G5 material for the maintenance of Ash dam roads at Arnot Power Station, for a period of 6 months. No quantities, delivery schedule, or technical standards are specified in the provided document.

The only compliance requirement stated is the completion of the Supplier Declaration of Interest. No CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level, CIDB grading, or local content thresholds are specified in the provided document.

The Eskom Supplier Integrity Pact applies to all existing and potential suppliers of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd and its wholly owned subsidiaries. It prescribes ethical behaviour and requires suppliers to complete, sign and submit the Integrity Declaration Form when participating in any Eskom procurement process. Suppliers must refrain from dishonesty, fraud, corruption, and anti-competitive practices such as under-pricing, collusion and bid rigging.

Closing date: 13 October 2026 at 10:00 (from tender record).

Eskom Ethics Office

• Email: [email protected]

Eskom Forensic

• Email: [email protected]
• Toll-free hotline: 0800 11 27 22

Returnable documents:

• Eskom Supplier Integrity Pact: must be read, completed, signed and submitted with the bid.
• Integrity Declaration Form: must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid; incorporates a Declaration of Fair Tendering Practices.
• Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA): required where confidential information may be accessed.

Disqualification risks:

• Failure to submit the signed Integrity Declaration Form.
• Misrepresentation, false certifications or forged documents.
• Collusive bidding, price disclosure or any dishonest/illegal agreement with other tenderers.
• Undisclosed interest or relationship with an Eskom employee/director.

Bidders must be registered on the Eskom Vendor Database.

Bidders must complete and sign the Eskom Supplier Integrity Pact and Integrity Declaration Form.

Bidders must disclose any interest or relationship with Eskom employees/directors.

Bidders must not have any director or shareholder who is an Eskom employee/director without disclosure.

Bidders must not engage in collusive bidding or price disclosure.

Bidders must not offer gifts or business courtesies exceeding R1,500 in value to Eskom employees/directors.

Bidders must report any suspected fraud or corruption to the Eskom Ethics Office ([email protected]), Forensic ([email protected]), or the toll-free hotline 0800 11 27 22.

The Eskom Supplier Integrity Pact applies to all existing and potential suppliers of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd and its wholly owned subsidiaries.

Suppliers must maintain an impeachable standard of integrity in all business and personal dealings.

Suppliers must prevent dishonest, unfair, fraudulent, corrupt and illegal practices during the procurement process and contract execution.

Suppliers must be familiar with all publicly available Eskom policies, procedures and codes affecting supply chain processes, including the Standard Conditions of Tender.

Suppliers must reject all improper business practices and not abuse trust placed in them by Eskom employees.

Suppliers must not disclose confidential information without express consent from an authorised Eskom representative.

Suppliers must avoid relationships with Eskom employees/directors that may be perceived as contrary to fairness, equitability, transparency, competitiveness and cost-effectiveness.

Suppliers must disclose any interest or relationship with an Eskom employee/director, whether financial, personal or private, that may affect decision-making during tender award.

Gifts and business courtesies to Eskom employees/directors must not exceed R1,500 in value.

Suppliers must not offer bribes, gifts, fees, commissions or inducements to Eskom employees/directors involved in evaluation, adjudication or negotiation.

Suppliers must report any dishonest, fraudulent or inappropriate behaviour by Eskom employees/directors to the Eskom Ethics Office, Forensic, or the toll-free hotline.

No pricing schedule is provided in this document. The Integrity Pact does not specify pricing format or payment terms.

The Integrity Pact is governed by South African law. Actions stipulated are without prejudice to any civil or criminal proceedings. The pact remains valid until replaced; if any provision is invalid, the remainder remains valid.

Bidders must not offer or request any business courtesy, bribe, gift, fee, commission or inducement to or from an Eskom employee/director involved in the evaluation, adjudication or negotiation of a transaction in which the bidder participates.

Eskom may reject any part of the goods or works if the supplier fails to comply with obligations, with written notice stating the reason and whether replacement or re-work is required. Rejected goods may be returned at the supplier's risk and expense; costs of replacement from third parties are recoverable from the supplier. For works/services, the supplier must correct non-conformances/defects as indicated by Eskom; if delayed, Eskom may have them corrected by a third party at the supplier's cost.

Prices or rates may include a price adjustment amount calculated per a formula stated in the agreement. Payment may be made in any currency, with one exchange rate used to convert to ZAR; payments in non-ZAR currencies shall not exceed amounts stated in the agreement. Eskom's CPA (IG) form must be completed by the supplier. Eskom pays within 30 days after receipt of a correct tax invoice. The tax invoice must show Eskom's VAT registration number (4740101508) for payment to be made.

Supply and delivery of G5 for the maintenance of Ash dam roads at Arnot Power Station for a period of 6 months. Tender number E3557GXMPARN. Issue date 16 September 2026. Closing date and time 13 October 2026 at 10h00. Tender validity period 120 working days from closing date. Clarification meeting not applicable.

Closing date: 13 October 2026 at 10:00 (SAST)

Tender validity period: 120 working days from closing date

Clarification queries deadline: 10 working days before tender closing

Clarification meeting: Not applicable

Site visit: Not applicable

Eskom Representative (all queries and clarifications must be addressed in writing to this person):

• Name: Mokhele Ramabusa
• Telephone: 013 297 9849
• Email: [email protected]

Fraud and corruption reporting (anonymous):

• Telephone: 0800 11 2722
• Email: [email protected]

Submission: via Eskom E-tendering site (TenderBulletin(eskom.co.za))

Submission method: electronic only, via the Eskom E-tendering site (TenderBulletin(eskom.co.za)). No hard copies accepted. Upload documents under folders Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other. All documents in PDF format; the price list must be submitted in PDF and a copy in Excel. No zip/compressed files. Upload size per document is 500 MB; total submission restricted to 4 GB. If resubmitting, the latest version is accepted and previous submissions are void. Ensure the submission status is marked complete. Late tenders are not accepted.

Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed where required, and submitted by closing time; failure disqualifies):

• Annexure A: Authorisation Form – confirms the signatory is authorised to bind the bidder.
• Annexure B: Acknowledgement Form – acknowledges receipt and acceptance of tender conditions.
• Annexure C: Tenderer's Particulars – bidder identification and contact details.
• Annexure D: Integrity Pact Declaration – commits to ethical conduct and no collusion.
• Annexure E: CPA Requirements for Local Goods/Services – declaration on local content.
• Annexure F: CPA(IG) for Foreign Goods/Services – only if applicable.
• Annexure G1–G4: SBD 6.2 Declaration for Local Production and Content – evidence of local content compliance.
• Annexure H: SBD 1 Invitation to Bid – completed by all tenderers.
• Annexure J: SBD 4 Bidders Disclosure – discloses any interest or connection with Eskom or state.
• E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.

Returnables required for evaluation (non-disqualifiable; if not submitted, score zero):

• Annexure I: SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form – claims B-BBEE points.
• Proof of Specific Goals (e.g., local procurement, designated group spend, job creation).

Additional documents for joint ventures: letter of intent or JV agreement, confirmation of single business entity, and single designated bank account.

Tax clearance: certified copy required from foreign tenderers with a SA footprint and local tenderers not on CSD or without a SARS PIN.

Employment Equity: designated employers must provide proof of compliance, including submission of the EE report.

NEC or other Contract: must be completed in full.

Pricing schedule: completed, submitted in PDF and Excel.

Disqualification risks:

• Missing or unsigned mandatory returnables.
• Failure to price all items on the pricing schedule.
• Submitting more than one tender (unless as a JV partner).
• Tender signed by a non-authorised person.
• Subcontracting 100% of the scope.
• Being on the Tender Defaulters list or restricted by National Treasury.

Evaluation stages:

1. Mandatory (eligibility and returnables) – pass/fail.
2. Functionality/Technical – minimum threshold 80%.
3. Price and Specific Goals – scored under PPPFA.

Functionality criteria (Technical 100%):

• Delivery and Logistics Management (50%):
• Fleet adequacy and GPS tracking (30%): dedicated or contracted tipper fleet of at least three 34-ton trucks, with GPS tracking and Employer access to tracking records.
• Quantity verification by Tontrac platform (10%): active registration on Tontrac and confirmation of Employer access.
• Haulage and delivery method statement (10%): site-specific, covering haul routes, legal axle load compliance, load controls, covering/tarping, spillage prevention.
• Experience and Supply capability (50%):
• Relevant supply and delivery experience (30%): minimum five verifiable similar contracts (bulk supply/delivery of road building materials) not older than 15 years.
• Supply capacity and sustainability (20%): stockpiles of at least 30% of estimated quantities per material class, with replenishment rates, committed lead times, and contingency arrangements.

Minimum threshold for functionality: 80% (per tender data) – note the technical evaluation table states 70% for the qualitative criteria; the higher threshold applies.

Price evaluation:

• Prices inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for variations, and compared on Net Present Value.
• Unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts applied at payment.
• Prices scored out of 80 or 90 points (PPPFA system).

Specific Goals (20 or 10 points):

• B-BBEE status level points per table (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).
• Local procurement content target: 100%.
• Designated group spend targets: Black Owned 4.0%, Black Women Owned 3.0%, Black Youth Owned 2.0%, Black Persons with Disability 1.0%.
• Job creation and retention proposals required.

Ranking: total score = price points + specific goals points; highest ranked wins.

Objective criteria (if applicable) are a condition for award; failure may lead to the second-ranked tenderer being recommended.

Scope: Supply and delivery of G5 gravel for maintenance of Ash dam roads at Arnot Power Station, for a period of 6 months.

Estimated quantities (over contract period):

• G5 gravel: 20,000 m³
• Gravel wearing course: 20,000 m³
• G7 gravel: 14,000 m³

Material compliance:

• Material must comply with COTO (2020) as specified in Document AEAP 0199 for G5 gravel, gravel wearing course, and G7 gravel.
• Quarry sheets from proposed sources must contain SANAS-accredited laboratory test results, not older than 6 months at closing date, covering all three material classes.

Source requirements:

• Must have access to at least one legally authorised quarry/borrow pit source, with valid mining permit/right and environmental authorisation, or a signed supply agreement with a legally authorised commercial quarry.
• Documents must be valid at closing date and identify the source by name and location.

Delivery requirements:

• Dedicated or contracted tipper fleet of at least three 34-ton trucks, with GPS tracking on all vehicles and Employer access to tracking records.
• Registration on Tontrac platform for quantity verification.
• Method statement covering haul routes, legal axle load compliance, load controls, covering/tarping, and spillage prevention.

Supply capacity:

• Stockpiles of at least 30% of estimated quantity for each material class at closing date, with replenishment rates and committed lead times.
• Contingency arrangements for source failure or peak demand.

Haulage and delivery method statement (10% of functionality):

• Must be site-specific to Arnot Power Station, covering the full delivery cycle from order receipt to on-site delivery.
• Include proposed haul routes and legal axle load compliance.
• Include load controls, covering/tarping, and spillage prevention on roads.
• Address ash dam tipping and NKP access.

A generic method statement with site-specific omissions scores lower.

Experience requirements (30% of functionality):

• Minimum five verifiable similar contracts in bulk supply and delivery of road building materials (gravel, crushed stone, or similar) of comparable volumes, not older than 15 years.
• References must include client and contract description, material volumes, contract value, contract duration, and contactable reference.
• References must be verifiable and may be contacted by the Tender Evaluation Team.

OHS competency: key personnel must have required training, knowledge, experience, and qualifications relevant to the scope of work.

Supplier must comply with supplier quality management specification 240-105658000 (previously QM58) and ISO 9001 requirements, Category 4 from 240-10565800, and other Eskom standards and specifications.

Pricing schedule/BOQ attached separately in the contract/NEC. Must be completed and submitted in PDF and Excel format. Failure to price all items leads to disqualification.

Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for variations, and compared on Net Present Value. Unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts applied at payment.

Prices scored out of 80 or 90 points under PPPFA.

Payment terms:

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

Pricing schedule: must be completed and submitted in PDF and Excel format. Failure to price all items leads to disqualification.

No bid security, performance security, or retention mentioned.

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

Financial viability: latest approved annual financial statements (no drafts) of the tendering company (not parent) must be submitted, including signed director's report, auditor's/reviewer's/compiler's report, statement of financial position, comprehensive income, changes in equity, cash flows, and notes. For unincorporated JV or SPV, each partner must submit its own statements. Public interest score and ITA34C required for non-audited SA entities.

Mandatory contractual requirements (proof required prior to award):

• Valid and current CSD registration (CSD number/report).
• Proof of CIDB grading and level (though CIDB requirements are stated as not applicable for this contract, the returnable table requires proof of CIDB grading – verify applicability).

Additional contractual requirements:

• COIDA: original certificate of good standing or proof of application from the Compensation Fund (SA tenderers only).
• Compliance with OHS Act and Eskom Health and Safety policy, procedures, and specifications.
• Quality: compliance with supplier quality management specification 240-105658000 (previously QM58) and ISO 9001, Category 4 from 240-10565800.
• Environmental: compliance with environmental legislation, including section 24 of the Constitution, National Environmental Act 107 of 1998, and Eskom standards; conform to station EMS (ISO 14001:2015).
• Financial viability: latest approved annual financial statements as described.

B-bbee:

• Proof of B-BBEE status level required to claim preference points (SBD 6.1).
• Acceptable evidence: B-BBEE certificate from authorised body, sworn affidavit as per B-BBEE Codes, or other prescribed requirement.
• No minimum B-BBEE level stated for eligibility; points awarded per level.

Tax compliance:

• Local tenderers on CSD with SARS PIN are verified electronically; otherwise a certified tax clearance certificate is required.
• Foreign tenderers with SA footprint must provide tax clearance; foreign suppliers with no SA footprint complete SBD 1 but no tax proof required.

Employment Equity: designated employers must provide proof of compliance, including EE report submission.

Eligibility:

• Must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies.
• Must not have nationality of a country on international sanctions list.
• Must not have a conflict of interest.
• Must not be on the Tender Defaulters list or restricted by National Treasury.
• Must not subcontract 100% of the scope.

Safety requirements (submit as tender returnables):

• COIDA certificate of good standing or proof of application.
• Annexure B: acknowledgement of all applicable procedures.
• Health and Safety Plan/OHS Manual: site-specific, project-specific.
• OHS costing: funds allocated for PPE, training, first aid, ablution, safety signs, etc.
• Valid letter of good standing from Compensation Commissioner or licensed insurer.
• Signed OHS policy.
• Proof of OHS competency: training, knowledge, experience, and qualifications relevant to scope.

Contractor must have current copy of OHS Act and comply with Eskom rules.

Evaluation of safety documents occurs after mandatory and functionality evaluation; shortlisted tenderers get 7 working days to resubmit outstanding documents.

Upon contract award, supplier must comply with Arnot Power Station's Safety file requirements; no work commences until Safety file approved by OHS professional.

Supplier must comply with environmental legislation including section 24 of the Constitution, National Environmental Act 107 of 1998, and Eskom standards. Conform to station Environmental Management System (ISO 14001:2015) and applicable procedures (Eskom SHEQ Policy 32-727, Emergency Preparedness, Waste Management).

Potential environmental impacts to manage: dust generation, noise pollution, soil contamination from fuel/oil spills.

Submit:

• Environmental Management Plan with mitigation measures for loading, offloading, and delivery of G5 material.
• Waste Management Plan.
• Environmental Policy signed by Company Director.

Contract form: NEC Supply Short Contract (SSC3).

Contractual requirements (assessed after evaluation and ranking; failure may render bidder non-responsive):

• Proof of CSD registration.
• Proof of CIDB grading and level.
• SHEQ requirements (if applicable).
• Financial viability (submission of financial statements).

Payment terms: 30 days for contracts below R50 million, 60 days for above R50 million (incl. VAT).

Eskom reserves the right to negotiate with preferred bidders.

Main contractors are discouraged from subcontracting with subsidiaries; if doing so, must declare it in tender documents.

Tender validity: 120 working days from closing date.

Eligibility criteria: Tenderers must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies. Ineligible if: nationality of a country on international sanctions list; submitting more than one tender; JV/consortium without joint and several liability; conflict of interest; tender signed by non-authorised persons; restricted by National Treasury; on Tender Defaulters list; subcontracting 100% of scope. Tenderers must meet all eligibility criteria or be disqualified.

Functionality requirements applicable: Technical 100%, threshold 80%. Tenderers not meeting threshold disqualified. Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for variations, NPV comparison, unconditional discounts considered. Prices scored out of 80 or 90 points. Specific goals scored out of 20 or 10 points per PPPFA. B-BBEE points table: Level 1 = 10/20, Level 2 = 9/18, Level 3 = 6/14, Level 4 = 5/12, Level 5 = 4/8, Level 6 = 3/6, Level 7 = 2/4, Level 8 = 1/2, Non-compliant = 0. Ranking by adding price and specific goals scores. Objective criteria may be applied. Local procurement content target 100%. Procurement from designated groups: Black Owned 4.0%, Black Women Owned 3.0%, Black Youth Owned 2.0%, Black Persons with Disability 1.0%. Jobs creation and retention proposals required.

Eskom requires a safe working environment for all employees, agents, consultants, and contractors. The Life-Saving Rules are safety rules with zero tolerance for violations, applying at all Eskom sites. The rules address the five most prominent causes of serious injuries and fatalities.

Bidders must adhere to Eskom's Life-Saving Rules (document 240-62196227). No other evaluation criteria are specified in the provided document.

Eskom requires compliance with its Life-Saving Rules, which apply to all employees, agents, consultants, contractors, and visitors at Eskom sites. The rules are:

• Rule 1: Open, isolate, test, earth, bond, and/or insulate before touch – no work on electrical networks unless trained, authorized, with a valid permit, risk assessment, and proper PPE.
• Rule 2: Hook up at heights – no work at height unless medically fit, risk assessed, trained, secured, and using an approved fall arrest system.
• Rule 3: Buckle up – mandatory seatbelt use in all vehicles/equipment for Eskom business.
• Rule 4: Be sober – no person under the influence of alcohol or drugs may enter Eskom sites or conduct business.
• Rule 5: Ensure you have a permit to work – no work without the required permit (e.g., Plant Safety Regulations, ORHVS).

Bidders must comply with Eskom's Life-Saving Rules. Violations are treated as serious misconduct and may lead to disciplinary action. No other compliance requirements (e.g., CSD registration, B-BBEE level, CIDB grading) are specified in the provided document.

Eskom's Life-Saving Rules are mandatory for all contractors and visitors. The rules are:

• Rule 1: Open, isolate, test, earth, bond, and/or insulate before touch – no work on electrical networks unless trained, authorized, with a valid permit, risk assessment, and proper PPE.
• Rule 2: Hook up at heights – no work at height unless medically fit, risk assessed, trained, secured, and using an approved fall arrest system.
• Rule 3: Buckle up – mandatory seatbelt use in all vehicles/equipment for Eskom business.
• Rule 4: Be sober – no person under the influence of alcohol or drugs may enter Eskom sites or conduct business.
• Rule 5: Ensure you have a permit to work – no work without the required permit (e.g., Plant Safety Regulations, ORHVS).

Violations are treated as serious misconduct and may lead to disciplinary action.

Violations of Eskom's Life-Saving Rules are treated as serious misconduct and may lead to disciplinary action. Eskom may suspend contractor activities if a contractor manager or supervisor allows a violation. Contractors must remove the employee from site immediately and initiate disciplinary process within 5 working days, furnishing Eskom with a copy of the sanction.

No additional evaluation criteria are specified beyond adherence to Eskom's Life-Saving Rules.