Quality control and physical inspection services at tutuka power station (5-Year contract)

The document is an acknowledgement form for Eskom OHS legal and other requirements. It does not describe the scope of the tender itself.

Returnable documents:

• Annexure B (Eskom Identifier 240-43921804 Rev 5): Acknowledgement Form for Eskom OHS legal and other requirements. Must be signed by an authorised person (CEO/Director/Managing Director) and witnessed by two witnesses.
• The form confirms the bidder has obtained copies of the listed OHS documents, understands them, and accepts the consequences of non-compliance.

Submission method and address are not stated in this document.

Bidders must sign and submit the Acknowledgement Form for Eskom OHS legal and other requirements (Annexure B). No other evaluation criteria are stated in this document.

The main contractor/supplier must:

• Demonstrate to Eskom the process and selection criteria used when appointing contractors and suppliers.
• Notify Eskom before appointing contractors or suppliers for commencement of work.
• Ensure contractors/suppliers have adequate resources and competencies.
• Manage contractors/suppliers to ensure compliance with applicable legal and Eskom requirements.
• Monitor contractors/suppliers through audits and assessments for OHS compliance during work execution.
• Provide grounds for termination of work done by contractors/suppliers.
• Deal with all non-conformances/non-compliance by contractors/suppliers (all tiers) directly with the main contractor/supplier through performance and penalty processes.
• Provide copies of testimonials/references and client contact details (including Eskom) for previous similar work, if instructed by Eskom.

OHS compliance:

• Comply with the following documents when working at or rendering a service to Eskom (not limited to these):
• Eskom contract and contractor OHS management standard 32-726.
• Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act.
• Eskom Vehicle and Driver Safety Management Procedure 240-62946386.
• Eskom lifesaving rules 240-62196227.
• After contract award, align company processes to Eskom's OHS requirements (policies, procedures, standards).
• Penalties will be enforced on the main supplier for non-conformance (identified for the main supplier and/or its contractor/supplier) pertaining to Eskom and/or statutory OHS requirements.
• Ensure all employees (contractors/suppliers) undergo the relevant Eskom induction and the company's induction.
• Eskom reserves the right to verify compliance when deemed necessary.

OHS compliance summary:

• Must comply with Eskom OHS requirements including the Eskom contract and contractor OHS management standard 32-726, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, the Eskom Vehicle and Driver Safety Management Procedure 240-62946386, and the Eskom lifesaving rules 240-62196227.
• After contract award, align processes to Eskom's OHS requirements.
• Penalties enforced for non-conformance.
• All employees must undergo relevant Eskom induction.
• Main contractor must demonstrate selection criteria for appointing subcontractors, notify Eskom prior to appointment, ensure adequate resources and competencies, manage subcontractor compliance, monitor through audits, and may be required to provide references.
• Eskom reserves the right to verify compliance.

The main contractor/supplier must:

• Demonstrate to Eskom the process and selection criteria applied when appointing contractors and suppliers.
• Notify Eskom prior to the appointment of contractors or suppliers for commencement of work.
• Ensure contractors/suppliers have adequate resources and competencies.
• Be accountable for managing contractors/suppliers to ensure compliance with applicable legal and Eskom requirements.
• Monitor contractors/suppliers through audits and assessments for OHS compliance during work execution.
• Provide grounds for termination of work done by contractors/suppliers.
• Deal with all non-conformances/non-compliance by contractors/suppliers (all tiers) directly with the main contractor/supplier through performance and penalty processes.
• Provide copies of testimonials/references and client contact details (including Eskom) for previous similar work, if instructed by Eskom.

Technical evaluation uses a weighted score-card approach. The overall technical score is weighted 100% and a minimum weighted score of 70% is required to qualify for further evaluation.

Scoring method:

• 5 (100%): Compliant, meets requirements with no foreseen technical risks.
• 4 (80%): Compliant with acceptable qualifications, risks, exceptions, or conditions.
• 2 (40%): Non-compliant, unacceptable risks, exceptions, or conditions.
• 0 (0%): Totally deficient or non-responsive.

Evaluation weights:

• Proven track record of providing Quality Control Services: 25%
• Team experience: 50%
• Technical proposal on provision of Quality Control Services: 25%

Mandatory technical criterion:

• Valid ISO 9001:2015 QMS certificate with scope covering quality control and inspection services as specified.

Qualitative criteria (100% total):

1. General (25%):

• Contractor's relevant Quality Control experience (75%): list of verifiable references with project name, description, start/end dates, and reference person details. Scoring based on number of similar projects (1-2, 3, more than 3).
• Project organogram (25%): reflecting key staff, considering as-and-when resources.

2. Personnel Experience and Qualifications (50%):

• Quality Supervisor CV (40%): QC training certificates, QMS and auditing knowledge, 5 years QA/QC experience; NEC training advantageous.
• Mechanical Quality Inspectors CVs (30%): number with demonstrated knowledge of plants/items listed in SoW Section 4.3 and experience.
• Welding Quality Inspectors CVs (30%): SAIW Level II or IIW (IWI-C) or IIW (IWI-S), 3 years Welding QC experience, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO3834 knowledge.

3. Technical Proposal (25%):

• High-level technical proposal covering resource allocation, RFI acknowledgement, streamlining offsite inspections, follow-through of nonconformances and review of remedies.

Acceptable technical risks:

• Supplier has worked on 2 similar projects.
• Supplier can provide resources with 3-5 years related experience.

Unacceptable technical risks:

• Inexperienced personnel, especially supervisor not meeting requirements.
• Company has worked on only 1 similar project.

Acceptable exceptions/conditions:

• Company can provide 50% of required qualified resources initially, with option to supply remainder during project.

Unacceptable exceptions/conditions:

• Zero experience in Quality Control.

Eskom requires the control, co-ordination and performance of quality control activities and physical inspections on maintenance, outages (planned and unplanned) and project-related activities at Tutuka Power Station for a period of 5 years.

The contract provides independent quality oversight to improve compliance, reduce rework, improve outage execution quality, and ensure adherence to engineering standards.

Scope includes provision of resources to control, co-ordinate and perform quality control activities and physical inspections during maintenance, outages and projects.

Quality control services cover mechanical, electrical, control & instrumentation, civil and structural quality control, welding inspection, documentation control, material verification, inspection and test plan (ITP) implementation, non-conformance management, quality surveillance and final acceptance inspection for maintenance, planned and forced shutdowns, refurbishment and capital projects.

Technical proposal (25% of evaluation) must be a high-level technical proposal for execution of Quality Control Services covering: allocation of resources to respective departments, RFI acknowledgement and allocation of resources, streamlining of offsite inspections, and follow-through of nonconformances and review of remedies. Scoring is based on coverage of minimum items and further elaboration.

Mandatory ISO 9001:2015 QMS certification is required, with a verifiable valid certificate covering the scope of quality control and inspection services as specified. The contract aims to provide independent quality oversight to improve compliance, reduce rework, improve outage execution quality, and ensure adherence to engineering standards.

Mandatory technical criterion:

• Valid ISO 9001:2015 QMS certificate with scope covering quality control and inspection services as specified.

No other compliance requirements (e.g., CSD, tax, B-BBEE, CIDB) are stated in this document.

Mandatory technical criterion: Valid ISO 9001:2015 QMS certificate with scope covering quality control and inspection services as specified. No other requirements are stated in this document.

Technical evaluation uses a weighted score-card approach. Minimum weighted score of 70% to qualify. Scoring: 5=100% compliant, 4=80% compliant with qualifications, 2=40% non-compliant, 0=0% totally deficient. Weights: Proven track record 25%, Team experience 50%, Technical proposal 25%. Acceptable risks: supplier worked on 2 similar projects; resources with 3-5 years experience. Unacceptable risks: inexperienced personnel, only 1 similar project. Acceptable exceptions: 50% of qualified resources initially. Unacceptable exceptions: zero experience in Quality Control.

Closing date: 27 January 2025 (time not stated)

Returnable documents:

• E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form (Annexure K): must be fully completed, signed and submitted to Eskom within the prescribed period. Failure to do so renders the tenderer non-responsive and disqualified.

Submission of the fully completed E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form within the prescribed period is mandatory; failure to do so will render the tenderer non-responsive and disqualified from the procurement process.

The work involves control, co-ordination and performance of quality control activities and physical inspections on maintenance, outages and projects related activities at Tutuka Power Station, for a period of 5 years. The tenderer must select the applicable pre-contract award quality category (Category 1 applies) and indicate whether site assessment is applicable.

Eskom Quality Representative:

• Name: Dimpho Mnisi
• Designation: Officer Quality Assurance
• Date: 15 September 2026

Returnable documents:

• Form A (Tender & Contract Quality Requirements): complete, select the applicable pre-contract award quality category (Category 1 applies), indicate whether site assessment is applicable, and sign to acknowledge and accept Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements (specification 240-105658000) and ISO 9001.
• No other returnable forms are stated in the document.

The tenderer must complete and sign Form A to acknowledge and accept Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements as per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001. The form indicates pre-contract award quality requirements (Category 1 selected) and post-contract award clauses. No scoring split, minimum qualifying score, or preference point system is stated.

Scope: Control, co-ordination and performance of quality control activities and physical inspections on maintenance, outages and projects related activities at Tutuka Power Station.

Contract period: 5 years.

Quality requirements: The tenderer must comply with Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements (specification 240-105658000) and ISO 9001 standard.

Pre-contract award quality requirements: Category 1 applies (refer to clause 3.5 of 240-105658000). Only one category may be selected.

Post-contract award clauses (refer to clauses 3.7 and 3.8 of 240-105658000):

• Contract execution
• Supplier quality performance monitoring
• Eskom rights of access
• Eskom rights to information
• Preservation
• Quality audits related conditions
• Management of nonconformities and nonconforming outputs identified by Eskom
• Special processes

The ISO 9001 clauses applicable are: Context of the Organisation, Leadership, Planning, Support, Operation, Performance Evaluations, and Improvement. The quality principles applicable are: Customer focus, Leadership, Engagement of people, Process approach, Improvement, Evidence based decision making, and Relationship Management.

The tenderer must complete and sign Form A to acknowledge and accept Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements (specification 240-105658000) and ISO 9001. The form indicates pre-contract award quality requirements (Category 1 selected), post-contract award clauses including contract execution, supplier quality performance monitoring, Eskom rights of access and information, preservation, quality audits, management of nonconformities, and special processes. It also lists applicable ISO 9001 clauses and quality principles.

The tenderer must complete and sign Form A to acknowledge and accept Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements (specification 240-105658000) and ISO 9001. No other compliance requirements are stated in the document.

The tenderer must complete and sign Form A to acknowledge and accept Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements (specification 240-105658000) and ISO 9001. The form indicates pre-contract award quality requirements (Category 1 selected) and post-contract award clauses. No scoring split or minimum qualifying score is stated.

Returnable documents (all mandatory):

• Annexure B: signed acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements.
• Health and Safety Policy.
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).

Evaluation is conducted by Eskom's/Client's OHS Representative using Annexure C 1 (OHS Tender Evaluation Template, Low risk work). The bidder is recommended or not recommended based on submission of the mandatory OHS documents.

Mandatory OHS compliance:

• Signed acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements (Annexure B).
• Health and Safety Policy.
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).

Mandatory OHS documents: signed acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements (Annexure B), a Health and Safety Policy, and a valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).

The bid is evaluated using Annexure C 1 (OHS Tender Evaluation Template, Low risk work). The OHS Representative recommends or does not recommend the bidder based on submission of the mandatory OHS documents.

Supply and delivery of instrumentation: Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) and Ion Chromatography dual (low and high level) equipment for coal stations. The contract is for a period of 5 years at Tutuka Power Station.

No contact details are provided in the document.

Returnable documents (all must be submitted):

• Annexure B: signed acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements.
• Health and Safety Plan: must address the project/scope OHS risks and align with the health and safety specification.
• Detailed OHS costing: broken down, not a lump sum, based on the overall scope of work.
• Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA): with methodology used.
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).
• OHS policy signed by CEO, complying with OHS Act Section 7.
• OHS competency documentation: CVs and qualifications/certificates listing required competencies.

Submission method: not specified in the document.

Disqualification risk: failure to submit any required returnable may result in disqualification.

Evaluation is based on the OHS Tender Evaluation Template (Annexure C1, high risk).

Each returnable is assessed as Yes (compliant), No (non-compliant), or Not Applicable.

Recommendation: Recommended or Not Recommended.

No scoring split or minimum qualifying score is stated.

Scope: supply and delivery of instrumentation, specifically Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) and Ion Chromatography dual (low and high level) equipment.

Location: Coal stations (Tutuka Power Station is the site per the tender record).

Contract period: 5 years (per tender record).

OHS competency must be demonstrated through CVs and qualifications/certificates, listing the competencies required for the scope of work, risks, OHS plan, and applicability.

OHS costing must be detailed and broken down, not a lump sum.

Costing must be based on the overall scope of work/service to be performed; the scope of work and risk assessment may serve as a guideline.

OHS compliance is mandatory:

• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).
• OHS policy signed by CEO, complying with OHS Act Section 7.
• Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA) with methodology.
• OHS competency documentation (CVs, qualifications, certificates).

No B-BBEE, CIDB, or CSD requirements are stated in the document.

The OHS policy must comply with OHS Act Section 7.

Evaluation uses Annexure C1: OHS Tender Evaluation Template (High risk). Each returnable is marked Yes/No/Not Applicable, leading to a recommendation of Recommended or Not Recommended.

The scope is the control, co-ordination and performance of quality control activities and physical inspections on maintenance, outages and projects related activities at Tutuka Power Station for a period of 5 years. No further description is provided in this document.

Closing date: 8 October 2026 at 10:00 (SAST).

Compulsory site visit / clarification meeting: details (date, time, venue) are stated in the Tender Data; attendance is mandatory and failure to attend disqualifies the tender.

Clarification deadline: earlier than the closing time for clarification of queries (exact date/time not stated in the document).

A site visit and/or clarification meeting may be compulsory. Details (date, time, venue) are stated in the Tender Data. Attendance is mandatory; failure to attend results in disqualification. The purpose is to familiarise bidders with the proposed work, services, supply and location, and to raise questions.

Fraud and corruption reporting (anonymous):

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

All tender communication must be directed to the Eskom Representative only, in writing, in English. The Eskom Representative's name and contact details are stated in the Tender Data (not provided in this document).

Submission method: physical delivery to the designated tender box at the address stated in the Tender Data.

Required copies:

• One complete original tender, signed in ink (not pencil).
• One complete hard copy of the original tender, marked "COPY".
• A soft copy may be required if stated in the Tender Data.

Packaging:

• Seal the original and the copy as separate packages, each marked "ORIGINAL" or "COPY".
• Each package must show the Eskom address, the Invitation to Tender number, and the tenderer's name and contact address.
• Place both sealed packages in an outer package marked "CONFIDENTIAL", showing only the Eskom address and the Invitation to Tender number.

Returnable documents (all must be completed and submitted by the closing deadline):

• Acknowledgement Form: confirms receipt of the enquiry documents and states whether the tender is for the whole or part of the scope.
• Mandatory tender returnables listed in the Tender Data: any certificate, registration or document required must be valid and current for the tender validity period and up to contract award.
• Proof of authority to act as agent, if submitting through an agent (authenticated copy).

Disqualification risks:

• Missing the one complete hard copy of the original tender.
• Any mandatory returnable omitted or submitted after the closing deadline.
• Tender received after the closing time, regardless of reason.
• Tender not sealed or incorrectly marked on the outer package.
• Tender based on 100% sub-contracting.
• Failure to attend a compulsory site visit or clarification meeting.
• Misrepresentation or falsification of any information, certificate, affidavit or document.

Evaluation stages:

1. Basic compliance check: tender must meet the basic compliance requirements stated in the enquiry; failure renders the tender non-responsive.
2. Mandatory returnables check: tender must include all mandatory documents by the required deadlines.
3. Functionality (if applicable): scored against technical functionality criteria; must meet the minimum threshold stated in the Tender Data to proceed.
4. Financial risk assessment: Eskom evaluates the tenderer's financial statements; if the risk is too high and no suitable mitigating factors exist, the tender may be disqualified.
5. Price evaluation: evaluated per the Tender Data criteria, considering factors such as CPA, FOREX, commodity increases, discounts, NPV and forecasted invoicing rates.
6. Specific Goals (PPPFA): scored based on supporting documentation; failure to meet Specific Goals or submit proof by closing results in 80/90 points for Price and zero for Specific Goals.
7. Ranking: Price score and Specific Goals score are added; suppliers ranked highest to lowest.

Preference point system: 80/20 or 90/10 as per PPPFA (the document does not state which applies to this tender).

Arithmetical error correction:

• Amount in words governs over figures.
• Errors in line-item totals, decimal point misplacement, or summation are corrected; the tenderer may confirm or accept the corrected total.
• Failure to correct or accept corrections may lead to rejection.

Objective criteria: Eskom may award to a tenderer that did not score highest only under Section 2(1)(f) of the PPPFA, with objective criteria stipulated in the tender documents.

Designated materials: failure to meet DTIC local content requirements for designated materials renders the tender non-responsive.

Reverse e-auction: Eskom may use a reverse e-auction; if used, tenderers submit a complete tender without prices, and any included prices are disregarded.

Scope: Control, co-ordination and performance of quality control activities and physical inspections on maintenance, outages and projects related activities at Tutuka Power Station.

Contract period: 5 years.

Location: Tutuka Power Station, Mpumalanga.

No further technical specifications are provided in this document; refer to the Tender Data and the specification/works information.

Quality management is part of the SHEQ requirements. Bidders must provide reasonable proof that quality systems, policies and capabilities are in place at contract award. All quality-related costs and personnel must be reflected in the tender. No specific quality standards or certifications are stated in this document.

Pricing requirements:

• Rates and prices must be in South African Rand unless otherwise instructed.
• Prices must be fixed for the contract duration, not subject to adjustment except as provided in the enquiry.
• Include all duties, taxes (including VAT) and levies applicable 14 days prior to the tender submission deadline.
• Submit prices in accordance with the exchange rate and base date stated in the Invitation to Tender.
• No bill of quantities or schedule of rates is provided in this document; refer to the Tender Data and pricing schedule.

Pricing format:

• Rates and prices must be in South African Rand unless otherwise instructed.
• Prices must be fixed for the contract duration, not subject to adjustment except as provided in the enquiry.
• Include all duties, taxes (including VAT) and levies applicable 14 days prior to the tender submission deadline.
• Prices must be submitted in accordance with the exchange rate and base date stated in the Invitation to Tender.

Insurance:

• Eskom's insurance may not cover all risks; bidders should seek qualified advice.

Security for performance:

• If required, the tenderer must name at least two financial institutions it would approach for the security; Eskom may reject unsuitable institutions.

Costs:

• Eskom will not compensate bidders for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting a tender.

Payment terms: not stated in this document.

Eligibility:

• Must comply with eligibility criteria in the Tender Data.
• Must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State Owned Companies.
• Must not sub-contract 100% of the scope of work.

Legislative compliance:

• National Treasury instructions (including CSD registration).
• CIDB regulations for construction works (if applicable).
• PPPFA regulations.
• Amended B-BBEE Codes.
• Coida.
• OHS Act.
• Eskom's Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) requirements.

Sheq:

• Must provide reasonable proof that SHEQ systems, policies and capabilities are in place at contract award.
• All SHEQ costs and personnel must be reflected in the tender.

CIDB:

• If applicable, proof of CIDB registration is mandatory at tender closing; proof of application may be accepted at closing, but the actual registration printout must be submitted by contract award.

B-bbee:

• Fraudulent B-BBEE certificates or fronting will be reported to the B-BBEE Commissioner.
• Specific B-BBEE levels or thresholds are not stated in this document; refer to the Tender Data.

Contract Skills Development Goal (CSDG):

• Applicable to works exceeding R60 million with contract duration 12 months or more, or professional services exceeding R5 million with duration 12 months or more.

Contract Participation Goals (CPG):

• Applicable to Grade 7-9 General Building (GB) and Civil Engineering (CE) contracts with duration 6 months or more, where at least 25% of the main contract is expected to be sub-contracted in CE, EB, GB or ME classes.
• At least 5% contract participation goal must be achieved through engagement of targeted enterprises.

Tax and CSD: compliance with NT instructions (CSD) is required; specific tax clearance details not stated in this document.

Health and safety requirements:

• Comply with the OHS Act and Eskom's Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) requirements.
• Provide reasonable proof that SHEQ systems, policies and capabilities are in place at contract award.
• All SHEQ costs and personnel must be included in the tender.
• Comply with COIDA.
• No specific safety plan format or HSE certifications are stated in this document.

Contract formation:

• The Standard Conditions of Tender and Tender Data do not form part of any contract; the contract is formed from the enquiry documents and agreed changes.
• The successful tenderer must check the final draft contract and sign the Form of Agreement.
• Authorised signatories of both parties must sign the original and one copy of the Form of Agreement.

Eskom's rights:

• May accept or reject any variation, deviation or alternative tender, and may accept the whole or any part.
• May cancel the tender process at any time before contract formation, with written reasons on request.
• May negotiate with one or more selected tenderers.
• Not liable for any losses or damages arising from participation in the tender process.

Confidentiality:

• All matters arising in connection with the tender are confidential.
• Documents provided by Eskom may only be used for preparing the tender.

Validity:

• Tender must remain valid for acceptance within the validity period stated in the Tender Data.
• If requested, the validity period must be extended; a tenderer agreeing to extension may not modify the tender.
• If validity lapses without extension, the procurement process cannot continue.

Disqualification:

• Tender may be rejected if the tenderer influenced the process, colluded, bid-rigged or committed fraud.

Clarification:

• Eskom may seek clarification on any unclear matter; mandatory documents will not be requested after closing.

Award notification:

• Successful and unsuccessful tenderers are informed only after approval by the Eskom Adjudication Authority; for open tenders, published on the Eskom Tender Bulletin and NT e-Tender Portal.

Special conditions:

• All parties must act timeously, ethically, fairly, equitably, transparently, competitively and cost-effectively.
• Terms in italics vary per tender and are identified in the Tender Data.
• The Invitation to Tender comprises the enquiry documents and any additional requirements in the Tender Data; documents provided by the tenderer may form part of the contract if stated.
• Open tenders are advertised on Eskom's Tender Bulletin and NT e-Tender Portal; addenda are published the same way.
• Tenderers must comply with eligibility criteria and must not be under restriction to do business with Eskom/SOCs.
• Tenders must be received at the designated tender box by the deadline; proof of posting or courier is not proof of delivery.
• Time is SAST (GMT+2), determined by the Telkom time signal; strictly adhered to.
• Tenderers must check the Eskom Tender Bulletin and NT e-Tender Portal regularly for changes.
• Late tenders are returned unopened; no late tender accepted.
• Eskom is not responsible for misplacement or premature opening if the outer package is not sealed or marked correctly.
• Eskom employees may not deposit tenders on behalf of tenderers.
• Eskom does not compensate for tender preparation costs.
• The Acknowledgement Form must be completed and submitted with the tender.
• Tenders must be held valid for the validity period; extension may be requested.
• Tenderers must obtain any referenced standardised specifications.
• No alterations or additions to tender documents except to comply with instructions or correct errors; corrections must be initialled, not made with correction fluid.
• Alternative tenders only if a main tender is also submitted and permitted.
• Addenda may be issued; extensions may be granted to consider addenda.
• Tender opening is in the presence of tenderers' representatives; names announced, prices may be announced if stated.
• Eskom will not disclose evaluation information until after award.

General requirements:

• Must not sub-contract 100% of the scope of work; such tenders are ineligible.
• Must attend any compulsory site visit or clarification meeting; failure disqualifies.
• Must comply with relevant legislation including NT instructions (CSD), CIDB regulations, PPPFA, B-BBEE Codes, COIDA, OHS Act and Eskom's SHEQ requirements.
• Must provide proof of SHEQ systems, policies and capabilities at contract award.
• Where CIDB is applicable, proof of registration is mandatory at closing; proof of application may be accepted at closing, but actual registration must be submitted by contract award.
• Must achieve Contract Skills Development Goal (CSDG) if applicable (works > R60 million or professional services > R5 million with duration 12 months or more).
• Must achieve Contract Participation Goals (CPG) if applicable (Grade 7-9 GB/CE contracts, duration 6 months or more, at least 25% sub-contracting expected); at least 5% CPG must be achieved.
• Misrepresentation or falsification of any information leads to disqualification; fraudulent B-BBEE certificates or fronting are reported to the B-BBEE Commissioner.
• If security for performance is required, name at least two financial institutions that would be approached for the security.

Additional evaluation criteria:

• Functionality (if applicable): scored against technical functionality criteria; must meet minimum threshold stated in Tender Data.
• Financial risk assessment: Eskom evaluates financial statements; may disqualify if risk too high and no mitigating factors.
• Price evaluation: considers CPA, FOREX, commodity increases, discounts, NPV, forecasted invoicing rates.
• Arithmetical error correction: amount in words governs; errors corrected per Eskom's rules; failure to accept corrections may lead to rejection.
• Specific Goals: scored based on supporting documentation; failure to meet or submit proof by closing results in 80/90 points for Price and zero for Specific Goals.
• Ranking: Price + Specific Goals scores added; highest ranked wins.
• Objective criteria: may be applied under PPPFA Section 2(1)(f) if stipulated.
• Designated materials: failure to meet DTIC local content requirements renders tender non-responsive.
• Reverse e-auction: if used, tender submitted without prices; included prices disregarded.

The service is the control, co-ordination and performance of quality control activities and physical inspections on maintenance, outages and projects at Tutuka Power Station, for a period of 5 years. The Affected Property is Tutuka Power Station.

Closing date: 8 October 2026 at 10:00 (from tender record).

No briefing session, site visit, or clarification deadline is stated in the document.

Enquiries:

• Name: not stated
• Email: not stated
• Telephone: 011 803 3008 (Engineering Contract Strategies, publisher of NEC3 TSC3 – not an Eskom contact)

Submission address: not stated.

Service location:

Tutuka Power Station

Mpumalanga

Returnable documents:

• C1.1 Form of Offer and Acceptance: signed offer committing the bidder to the contract terms and the offered total price.
• C1.2b Contract Data provided by the Contractor: bidder's details, key personnel CVs, and price list reference.
• C2.1 Pricing assumptions and C2.2 Price list: completed and priced.
• CPA (price adjustment) proposals must form part of the tender returnables.

Submission method and address: not stated in the document.

Disqualification risks:

• Failure to complete and sign the Form of Offer and Acceptance.
• Omission of any required returnable document.
• Bids received after the closing time.

No evaluation criteria (scoring, preference points, minimum qualifying score) are stated in the document.

The contract is a priced contract with price list (Option A) under NEC3 TSC3. Prices are derived from the price list, either as lump sums or as rates multiplied by expected quantities.

Low service damages (Option X17) apply, with the service level table in Appendix A.

Liability limitations (Option X18):

• Contractor's liability for indirect or consequential loss is limited to R0.00 (zero Rand).
• For any one event, liability for loss of or damage to the Employer's property is limited to the amount of the relevant deductibles.
• Total liability (excluding certain matters) is limited to the total of the Prices.
• Liability for loss of or damage to property (other than Employer's property), death or injury to a person, and intellectual property infringement is not limited.
• End of liability date: 52 weeks after the end of the service period. The Contractor remains liable for any non-conformance, omission or deficiency in quality control services, including inspections, testing, verification or certification, whether or not it becomes apparent during the service period.

Scope: Control, co-ordination and performance of quality control activities and physical inspections on maintenance, outages and projects at Tutuka Power Station.

Contract duration: 5 years (60 months).

Purpose: Provide competent Quality Control (QC) resources to perform independent quality inspections, surveillance, and testing in support of planned and unplanned outages, maintenance, and project activities. Verify that all work is executed in accordance with approved technical specifications, engineering standards, quality requirements, statutory and regulatory requirements, and approved procedures.

Plant areas covered (electrical quality inspections, all plant areas):

• Generator inspections and tests
• HV and LV transformers inspections and tests
• HV and LV motors inspections and tests
• HV and LV electric cables inspections and tests
• Generator Circuit Breakers inspections and tests
• Protection tests
• Switchgear inspections and tests

Core crew roles (per hour): Administrator, C&I Quality Inspector, Civil Quality Inspector, Electrical Quality Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Quality Supervisor, Safety Officer, Welding Quality Supervisor, Welding Quality Inspector.

Additional resources (as and when required): C&I, Civil, Electrical, Welding Quality Inspectors.

Normal working hours averaged at 173 hours per month for the duration of the contract.

Home-to-work rate based on return trip between Tutuka Power Station and Standerton. Transport for Home-Work-Home (22 Seater) sourced from local taxi association.

Call-out and off-site inspection kilometres based on start and finish from Tutuka Power Station or Standerton.

Contractor must be ISO 9001:2015 QMS certified.

Risk register items include: industrial action, community unrest, health and safety incidents, unavailability of Quality Control Inspectors, delays in performing scheduled inspections, non-attendance at mandatory meetings/inspections/hold points/witness points, delays in close-out of Non-Conformance Reports, failure to comply with approved Quality Control Plans (QCPs), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), technical specifications, or Eskom procedures.

Contractor submits a first plan for acceptance within 1 week of the Contract Date.

Contractor prepares forecasts of the final total of the Prices at intervals no longer than 4 weeks.

For Task Orders, Contractor submits a Task Order programme to the Service Manager within 24 hours of receiving the Task Order.

Key personnel details and CVs must be provided in the Contract Data (C1.2b). The document does not specify minimum experience or qualification requirements for key personnel.

Contractor must be ISO 9001:2015 QMS certified.

Quality control activities must comply with approved Quality Control Plans (QCPs), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), technical specifications, and Eskom procedures.

Risks include delays in close-out of Non-Conformance Reports and failure to comply with approved plans.

Contractor remains liable for any non-conformance, omission or deficiency in quality control services, including inspections, testing, verification or certification, up to 52 weeks after the end of the service period, and must provide support, information, records, clarifications and technical assistance for investigations.

Price list (C2.2) includes items for:

• Core crew (per hour): Administrator, C&I Quality Inspector, Civil Quality Inspector, Electrical Quality Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Quality Supervisor, Safety Officer, Welding Quality Supervisor, Welding Quality Inspector.
• Additional resources (as and when required, per hour): C&I, Civil, Electrical, Welding Quality Inspectors.
• Also: Welding Supervisor (per day), Site Establishment, Site De-establishment, Medical (incl. Working at Heights) and Induction (per person).

Pricing format: Option A – priced contract with price list. Items can be lump sums or rates multiplied by expected quantities. No adjustment to lump sums if quantity changes; only compensation events change the Prices.

Price adjustment for inflation (CPA) proposals must form part of tender returnables.

Pricing: Priced contract with price list (Option A). Prices are either lump sums or rates multiplied by expected quantities. No adjustment to lump sum items if quantity changes; only compensation events change the Prices.

Price adjustment for inflation (Option X1):

• Prices fixed and firm for the first 16 months from the base date, then adjusted per agreed indices.
• Base date: month prior to closing date of this enquiry.
• Indices: Labour (SEIFSA Table C3), CPI (SEIFSA Table D4), Transport (SEIFSA Table L1(A)), 15% non-adjustable.
• If the Contractor fails to populate the index table in its submission, CPA shall not apply and prices remain fixed and firm for the contract duration.

Payment:

• Assessment interval: 15th day of each month (or next working day if public holiday/weekend).
• Payment period: 60 days.
• Interest rate: prime rate of Standard Bank of South Africa (for Rand amounts) or LIBOR (for other currencies).
• Contractor must provide a tax invoice within one week of receiving a payment certificate; delay extends payment period accordingly.
• Employer's VAT number: 4740101508, to be included on each invoice.

Insurance (Contractor provides, per Insurance Table A):

• Loss of or damage to Employer's property: replacement cost where not covered by Employer's insurance, or Employer's policy deductible.
• Loss of or damage to Plant and Materials: replacement cost where not covered by Employer's insurance, or deductible.
• Loss of or damage to Equipment: replacement cost where not covered by Employer's insurance, or deductible.
• Contractor's liability for loss of or damage to property (except Employer's property, Plant and Materials, Equipment): replacement cost.
• Bodily injury or death of a person (not an employee): amount required by applicable law.
• Liability for death or bodily injury to employees: amount required by applicable law.

Employer provides insurances per Insurance Table B (Assets All Risk, Contract Works, Environmental Liability, General and Public Liability, Transportation (Marine), Motor Fleet and Mobile Plant, Terrorism, Cyber Liability, Nuclear Material Damage and Business Interruption, Nuclear Material Damage Terrorism) – cover per policy documents.

No bid security, performance bond, or retention is stated in the document.

ISO 9001:2015 QMS certification is mandatory.

B-bbee:

• Contractor must notify the Employer within 7 days of any change in legal status, ownership, or business composition that affects B-BBEE status.
• Updated verification certificate and supporting documentation must be submitted within 30 days of notification.
• If B-BBEE status decreases since Contract Date, the Employer may re-negotiate or terminate the contract.
• Failure to notify may constitute a reason for termination.

Security clearance:

• Contractor and subcontractors must implement risk and security management processes.
• Criminal verification record security clearance certificates required for each person accessing Employer's premises, installations, sites, systems, or information. Certificates must be issued by a reputable screening company accredited by SAPS, no older than 4 weeks, and valid for as long as access is required. Updated certificates may be required every 26 to 52 weeks.
• Employer may refuse access at its sole discretion; refusal is not a compensation event.

POPIA compliance: Each party is an independent Responsible Party and must comply with POPIA when processing shared personal information.

No CSD registration, tax clearance, CIDB grading, or CIPC registration requirements are stated in the document.

Contractor must take all reasonable precautions to maintain health and safety of persons in and about the execution of the service.

Employer may appoint the Contractor as Principal Contractor under the Construction Regulations 2014 (promulgated under the Occupational Health & Safety Act).

Contractor warrants that the total of the Prices includes sufficient amount for proper compliance with the Construction Regulations, all applicable health and safety laws, and the Employer's health and safety rules.

Contractor must comply with the Construction Regulations and all applicable health and safety laws, and ensure subcontractors, employees and others under its control do likewise.

Asbestos management:

• Employer ensures ambient air conforms to prescribed standards; OEL for asbestos is 0.2 regulated fibres per ml (4-hour TWA) and short-term exposure limit 0.6 fibres per ml (10-minute TWA).
• Measurements and reporting by SANAS accredited and Department of Employment and Labour approved AAIA.
• Contractor may perform parallel measurements at its own expense.
• If asbestos identified, risk assessment and immediate control measures; Contractor's personnel may stop work and leave contaminated area until declared safe.
• Removal and disposal of asbestos by registered asbestos contractor at Employer's expense.

Contractor must comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations and the Employer's environmental rules, guidelines and procedures, and ensure subcontractors, employees and others under its control do likewise.

No evaluation criteria (scoring, preference points, minimum qualifying score) are stated in the document. The contract is a priced contract with price list (Option A). Low service damages (Option X17) apply, with the service level table in Appendix A. Liability limitations (Option X18) as described in the main evaluation criteria section.

Returnable documents: Tender Schedule T2.2a No 8 – Declaration of Shareholding or Beneficiaries. The form must be completed, signed, and submitted with the bid. It requires disclosure of all shareholders or beneficiaries, their registration numbers, and shareholding percentages, and a declaration of any relationship (including close family members) with Eskom employees.

Bidders must complete and submit the Declaration of Shareholding or Beneficiaries (T2.2a No 8). Bidders must disclose all shareholders or beneficiaries. Bidders must declare any relationship between shareholders or beneficiaries and Eskom employees, including close family members.

No specific requirements found

Eskom is committed to preventing all work-related injuries and will conduct business with respect and care for people to ensure that no operating condition or urgency of service endangers life or causes injury or damage to the environment. Management will provide and maintain a safe and healthy work environment in accordance with industry standards and legislative requirements. The Life-Saving Rules are safety rules created to enforce zero tolerance for serious at-risk behaviours that have a high probability of causing disabilities or fatalities. These rules complement existing safety best practices and apply at all Eskom locations.

Bidders must be Eskom contractors or subcontractors and must comply with Eskom's Life-Saving Rules. Contractor employees must sign an acknowledgement of the Life-Saving Rules. Contractors must have processes to investigate and discipline violations within 5 working days. No specific pre-qualification criteria (e.g., CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB) are stated in the provided document.

The Life-Saving Rules apply to all Eskom employees, agents, consultants, and contractors. Visitors to Eskom must also respect and adhere to these rules as applicable and could be instructed to leave the premises with immediate effect should they refuse to do so.

The five Life-Saving Rules are:

• Rule 1: Open, isolate, test, earth, bond, and/or insulate before touch - no work on electrical networks, lines, or apparatus unless trained and authorised, a valid permit to work is in place, a pre-task risk assessment has been conducted, the authorised person has certified the apparatus safe, and appropriate PPE (including face shield and insulated gloves for low voltage work) is worn.
• Rule 2: Hook up at heights - no work at height where there is a risk of falling unless medically fit, a pre-task risk assessment has been conducted, appropriately trained, secured during ascending and descending, and using an Eskom approved fall arrest system where applicable.
• Rule 3: Buckle up - seatbelts are mandatory for all drivers, operators, and passengers in vehicles/equipment when driving or travelling for Eskom business purposes, on any road or parking lot, irrespective of speed, and when moving forward or backward.
• Rule 4: Be sober - no person under the influence or appearing to be under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs may enter or remain on an Eskom site, conduct Eskom business, or drive/operate a vehicle/equipment for Eskom business purposes.
• Rule 5: Ensure that you have a permit to work - no work without the required Permit to Work (PTW), governed by for example the Plant Safety Regulations, Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS), or any other activity where a permit is required. No plant is to be returned to service without the cancellation of all permits on that plant, unless permission is granted.

The five Life-Saving Rules are: 1) Open, isolate, test, earth, bond, and/or insulate before touch - no work on electrical networks without training, permit, risk assessment, and PPE. 2) Hook up at heights - no work at height without medical fitness, risk assessment, training, and fall arrest system. 3) Buckle up - seatbelts mandatory for all drivers, operators, and passengers in vehicles/equipment for Eskom business. 4) Be sober - no person under influence of alcohol or drugs may enter Eskom sites or conduct business. 5) Ensure that you have a permit to work - no work without required permit (e.g., Plant Safety Regulations, ORHVS). Violations result in disciplinary process, zero tolerance, and contractors must remove offending employees from site and initiate disciplinary process within 5 working days.

No additional evaluation criteria are stated beyond compliance with Eskom's Life-Saving Rules.

Returnable documents:

• Annexure B: Identifier 240-43921804 Rev 5 — Acknowledgement Form for Document 240-77471499 Rev 2 (Eskom SHE Rules and other Requirements). Must be signed by an authorised person (CEO/Director/Managing Director) and witnessed by two witnesses.
• The signed acknowledgement confirms the bidder has obtained and understood the listed SHE documents and the consequences of non-compliance.
• Submission method and address are not stated in this document.

Evaluation is not described in this document. The only stated requirement is that the signed acknowledgement form and compliance with the listed SHE documents are mandatory for the tender returnable.

Scope of work is not described in this document. The document only covers SHE compliance obligations for work at Tutuka Power Station.

Quality management is not addressed in this document. The only related point is that financial penalties will be enforced on the main supplier for non-conformance to Eskom and/or statutory SHE requirements, and work stoppages due to SHE issues will not warrant financial compensation claims against Eskom.

Mandatory SHE compliance documents (as listed in Annexure B):

• Eskom contractor Health and Safety requirements standard 32-136
• SHE specification provided by Eskom
• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Mine Health and Safety Act (where applicable)
• Compensation for Occupational Diseases and Illnesses Act
• National Environmental Management Act
• After contract award, the supplier must align its processes to Eskom's SHE requirements (policies, procedures, standards).
• All employees (contractors/suppliers) must undergo relevant Eskom induction and company induction.
• The main supplier must demonstrate the process and selection criteria for appointing contractors and suppliers, notify Eskom prior to appointment, ensure adequate resources and competencies, manage contractors/suppliers for legal and Eskom compliance, monitor through audits and assessments, provide grounds for termination, and deal with non-conformances directly with the main supplier.
• Eskom reserves the right to verify and request testimonials/references and contact details of previous clients (including Eskom) for similar work.

Mandatory SHE requirements for the tenderer:

• Comply with Eskom contractor Health and Safety requirements standard 32-136, the SHE specification provided, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Mine Health and Safety Act (where applicable), the Compensation for Occupational Diseases and Illnesses Act, and the National Environmental Management Act.
• After contract award, the supplier must align its processes to Eskom's SHE requirements.
• Work stoppages due to SHE issues will not warrant financial compensation claims against Eskom.
• Financial penalties will be enforced on the main supplier for non-conformance to Eskom and/or statutory SHE requirements.
• All employees must undergo relevant Eskom and company induction.
• The main supplier must demonstrate contractor/supplier selection criteria, notify Eskom prior to appointment, ensure adequate resources and competencies, manage contractors/suppliers for legal and Eskom compliance, monitor through audits and assessments, provide grounds for termination, and deal with non-conformances directly with the main supplier.
• Eskom reserves the right to verify and request testimonials/references.

Contractor and supplier management obligations:

• The main supplier must demonstrate to Eskom the process and selection criteria used when appointing contractors and suppliers.
• The main supplier must notify Eskom before appointing contractors or suppliers for commencement of work.
• The main supplier must ensure contractors and suppliers have adequate resources and competencies.
• The main supplier is accountable for managing contractors and suppliers to ensure compliance with applicable legal and Eskom requirements during contract execution.
• The main supplier must monitor contractors and suppliers through audits and assessments regarding SHE compliance during work execution.
• The main supplier must provide grounds for termination of work done by contractors and suppliers.
• All non-conformances/non-compliance by contractors/suppliers (all tiers) are dealt with directly with the main supplier in terms of performance and penalty processes.
• Eskom reserves the right to verify this when deemed necessary; the contractor may be instructed to provide copies of testimonials/references and contact details of clients (including Eskom) for whom similar work was done previously.

Eskom invites tenders for control, co-ordination and performance of quality control activities and physical inspections on maintenance, outages and projects at Tutuka Power Station for a period of 5 years. Tender number E3581GXMPTUT. Issue date 23 September 2026. Closing date 08 October 2026 at 10:00. Tender validity 120 days.

Closing date: 08 October 2026 at 10:00 (SAST)

Clarification meeting (non-compulsory): 01 October 2026, 10:00–11:30, via MS Teams. Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/31161431309269?p=7pGLAEq2mAT7adhz8s

Tender validity period: 120 days from closing date.

Eskom Representative (for all queries and clarifications):

• Name: Frans Mametsa
• Telephone: 013 693 4559
• Email: [email protected]

Fraud and corruption reporting:

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

Submission: via Eskom E-Tendering site (no physical address provided).

Submission method: electronic only via the Eskom E-Tendering site (Eskom Tender Bulletin). No hard copies accepted. Upload documents under folders: Technical, Commercial, Financial, Other. All documents in PDF format; price list in PDF and Excel. Upload size per document: 500 MB; total submission: 4 GB. No zip/compressed files. If resubmitting, the latest version is accepted; previous versions become null and void. Ensure submission status is marked complete.

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

• Annexure A: Authorisation Form – authorises the signatory to bind the bidder.
• Annexure B: Acknowledgement Form – acknowledges Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements.
• Annexure C: Tenderer's Particulars – bidder contact and company details.
• Annexure D: Integrity Declaration Form – confirms adherence to the Supplier Integrity Pact.
• Annexure E: CPA Requirements for Local Goods/Services – proposes a correction price adjustment (CPA) or confirms fixed pricing.
• Annexure F: CPA(IG) for Foreign Goods/Services – only if applicable.
• Annexure G1–G4: SBD 6.2 Declaration Certificate for Local Production and Content, with supporting schedules – required only if designated materials are included.
• Annexure H: SBD 1 Invitation to Bid – the offer cover page.
• Annexure I: SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form – claims B-BBEE points under PPPFA.
• Annexure J: SBD 4 Bidders Disclosure – discloses any interest or connection with state employees.
• Tax Evaluation Questionnaire – determines if the entity is a personal service provider for PAYE.
• E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.
• NEC Contract (completed) and Pricing Schedule (completed, in PDF and Excel).

Disqualification risks:

• Missing, unsigned, or incomplete mandatory returnables (marked *).
• Late submission – tenders received after the closing time are not accepted.
• Submitting more than one tender (except as allowed by E-Tendering size limits).
• Tenders signed by non-authorised persons.
• Subcontracting 100% of the scope of work.
• Failure to meet eligibility criteria (e.g., restricted by Eskom, National Treasury, or on Tender Defaulters list).
• Conflict of interest with other bidders or Eskom officials.

Mandatory returnables (disqualifiable if missing): Annexure A (Authorisation), B (Acknowledgement), C (Tenderer's Particulars), D (Integrity Declaration), E (CPA for local goods/services), H (SBD 1), I (SBD 6.1 Preference Points), J (SBD 4 Bidders Disclosure).

Non-disqualifiable (5 working days to correct): Tax Evaluation Questionnaire, Employment Equity compliance proof, NEC contract, pricing schedule, CSD registration.

Prior to award: Safety, quality, environmental returnables, financial statements, tax clearance (if not on CSD).

Evaluation stages:

1. Basic compliance – must meet eligibility criteria, submit complete tender, and provide mandatory returnables.
2. Mandatory technical criteria – must hold a valid ISO 9001:2015 certificate with the required scope (or similar). Failure disqualifies.
3. Functionality – scored out of 100, minimum threshold 70%. Bidders below 70% are disqualified.

• General (25%): Contractor's relevant Quality Control experience – verifiable references (project name, description, start/end dates, reference person name, designation, contact number) and a project organogram.
• Personnel Experience and Qualifications (50%): CVs of Quality Supervisor, Mechanical Quality Inspectors, Welding Quality Inspectors. Quality Supervisor: QC training, QMS and auditing knowledge, 5 years QA/QC experience. Welding Inspectors: SAIW Level II or IIW (IWI-C) or IIW (IWI-S), 3 years welding QC experience, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO3834 knowledge.
• Technical Proposal (25%): high-level plan covering resource allocation, RFI acknowledgement, streamlining offsite inspections, follow-through of nonconformances.

4. Price – scored out of 90 points. Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for variations, and compared on Net Present Value. Unconditional discounts count; conditional discounts applied at payment.
5. Specific Goals (B-BBEE) – scored out of 10 points under PPPFA 90/10 system. Failure to submit evidence results in 0 points for that goal, not disqualification.

Ranking: Price + Specific Goals = total score, ranked highest to lowest. Eskom may award to a tenderer other than the highest scorer if objective criteria justify.

Scope: Control, co-ordination and performance of quality control activities and physical inspections on maintenance, outages and projects at Tutuka Power Station.

Contract period: 5 years.

Key requirements:

• ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS with scope covering: Quality Control and Inspection Services including Mechanical, Electrical, Control & Instrumentation, Civil and Structural QC, Welding Inspection, Documentation Control, Material Verification, Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) implementation, Non-Conformance Management, Quality Surveillance, and Final Acceptance Inspection for maintenance, planned and forced shutdowns, refurbishment and capital projects.
• Provide quality control services as and when required, with resources allocated per project organogram.
• Personnel must meet specified qualifications and experience (see evaluation criteria).
• Conform to Eskom's Supplier Quality Management Specification (QM58), Category 4 quality requirements.
• Comply with Eskom's SHE rules and requirements.

Technical Proposal must cover resource allocation, RFI acknowledgement, offsite inspection streamlining, nonconformance follow-through.

References required with project details. Quality Supervisor: 5 years QA/QC, QC training, QMS/auditing knowledge. Mechanical Inspectors: knowledge of plants/items. Welding Inspectors: SAIW Level II or IIW, 3 years welding QC, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO3834.

Mandatory ISO 9001:2015 certificate with required scope. Conform to QM58 Category 4: Form A, quality method statement, quality policy, quality objectives, documented information for external processes.

Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for variations, NPV comparison. Unconditional discounts considered. Prices scored out of 90.

Payment terms:

• Contracts below R50,000,000 (incl. VAT): payment within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.
• Contracts above R50,000,000 (incl. VAT): payment within 60 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.

Pricing:

• Pricing schedule/BOQ to be submitted in PDF and Excel format.
• Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies.
• Unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts applied at payment.

Security:

• If a performance bond or demand guarantee is required, bidder must select at least two financial institutions from Eskom's approved list.

Financial viability:

• Latest 2 years comparative financial statements required prior to award (audited for companies, accounting officer's report for CCs, JV agreement for JVs, owner's 5-year tax returns for new entities).
• Parent company guarantee may be required if subsidiary's financials are consolidated.

Mandatory:

• CSD registration (CSD number/report).
• Valid tax compliance status (SARS e-filing PIN or tax clearance certificate for those not on CSD).
• ISO 9001:2015 certificate with required scope.
• B-BBEE status level certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) – required for preference points.
• Employment Equity Act compliance (if designated employer) – proof of EE report submission.

Additional (assessed after evaluation, prior to award):

• Safety: signed Annexure B (OHS acknowledgement), baseline OHS risk assessment, SHE Plan, OHS cost breakdown, valid letter of good standing, OHS policy signed by CEO, SHE competency CVs/certificates.
• Quality: Form A (QM58), quality method statement, quality policy, quality objectives, documented information for control of externally provided processes.
• Environmental: signed acknowledgement of Eskom's SHE rules, waste management plan, environmental policy signed by CEO/MD.
• Financial: latest 2 years financial statements.

CIDB: Not applicable for this tender.

Specific Goals scored out of 10 points under PPPFA. Proof of B-BBEE status: certificate from authorised body, sworn affidavit per B-BBEE Codes, or other prescribed requirement.

Subcontracting/procurement spend on entities with minimum 51% black ownership encouraged. Target: 10% of local procurement content from Black Owned enterprises. Submit proposals for jobs created/retained in South Africa.

Safety returnables: Annexure B signed, baseline OHS risk assessment, SHE Plan, OHS cost breakdown, letter of good standing, OHS policy signed by CEO, SHE competency CVs/certificates.

Environmental returnables: signed acknowledgement of Eskom's SHE rules, waste management plan, environmental policy signed by CEO/MD.

NEC3 Term Service Contract with options A, W1, X1, X2, X17, X18, X19, Z. Mandatory contractual requirement: CSD registration. Additional: SHEQ, financial viability. Failure to meet may render non-responsive.

Skills development: provide 24-month internships for unemployed candidates in Mechanical, Electrical, C&I Engineering. Tenderer bears full cost. Encouraged to procure from 51% black-owned entities (target 10%). Submit job creation proposals.

Eligibility criteria:

• Not under any restriction to do business with Eskom or state-owned companies.
• Not a national of a country on international sanctions lists.
• Submit only one tender (unless E-Tendering size limits apply).
• JV/consortium agreement must state joint and several liability.
• No conflict of interest.
• Tender signed by authorised person.
• Not restricted by National Treasury, not on Tender Defaulters list, not restricted by Eskom.
• Must not subcontract 100% of scope.

Mandatory returnables: Annexures A, B, C, D, E, H, I, J, and G1–G4 if applicable. Also CSD number, NEC contract, pricing schedule, ISO 9001:2015 certificate.

Functionality criteria (threshold 70%):

• General (25%): QC experience and references.
• Personnel Experience and Qualifications (50%): CVs and certifications.
• Technical Proposal (25%): high-level execution plan.

Price scored out of 90; Specific Goals (B-BBEE) scored out of 10. Ranking by total score. Objective criteria may justify award to non-highest scorer.

Returnable documents:

• Authority to Submit a Tender (returnable schedule): complete the certificate applicable to the bidder's entity type (company, close corporation, partnership, joint venture, or sole proprietor) and sign it. For joint ventures, attach a joint venture agreement and a power of attorney. For partnerships, all committing partners must sign.

Bidders must complete and sign the Authority to Submit a Tender (returnable schedule) with the certificate applicable to their entity type. For joint ventures, a joint venture agreement and power of attorney are required. For partnerships, signatures from all committing partners are required.

Joint ventures must provide a joint venture agreement that states all partners are jointly and severally liable for contract execution and that the lead partner is authorised to incur liabilities, receive instructions and payments, and is responsible for the entire execution of the contract. A power of attorney signed by legally authorised signatories of all partners must be attached.

Closing date: 8 October 2026 at 10:00 (from tender record). No other dates stated in the document.

Buyer: Frans Mametsa

Department: Majuba Power Station

Compiled by: Martin Mojela (Senior Advisor, Supplier Development, Localisation and Industrialisation)

Supported by: David Pule (Middle Manager, Supplier Development, Localisation and Industrialisation)

No email, telephone, or address provided in the document.

Returnable documents: SBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content) and Annex C (Local Content Declaration-Summary Schedule) are returnable if applicable. All required preference point documents must be submitted with the bid. Submission method and address not stated in the document.

Evaluation uses the 90/10 preference point system. Price scores out of 90; specific goals (B-BBEE status level) score out of 10. Points are added and rounded to two decimal places. Contract awarded to the highest scoring tenderer. Bidders failing to submit preference point documentation are not disqualified but score 0 out of 10 for specific goals and may only score out of 90 for price. Specific goal points by B-BBEE level: Level 1 = 10, Level 2 = 9, Level 3 = 6, Level 4 = 5, Level 5 = 4, Level 6 = 3, Level 7 = 2, Level 8 = 1, Non-compliant = 0.

Scope: Control, co-ordination and performance of quality control activities and physical inspections on maintenance, outages and projects related activities at Tutuka Power Station.

Duration: 5 years.

Skills development targets (contractual obligations):

• 1 Internship Mechanical: Minimum National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, 24-month internship with relevant workplace exposure.
• 1 Internship Electrical: Minimum National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, 24-month internship.
• 1 Internship C&I: Minimum National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, 24-month internship.

Candidates must be from all provinces and representative of South African demographics. Excludes Eskom employees and registered learners. Tenderer bears full cost; Eskom makes no financial contribution.

Skills development must be delivered directly or through the supply network. SETA-accredited training providers may be approached. Tenderers bear full cost of skills development; Eskom makes no financial contribution. Tenderers may access SETA grants, subsidies, incentives and SARS tax rebates for skills development.

SDL&I penalty: 2.5% of contract value for failure to meet SDL&I obligations.

Retention: 2.5% of every invoice (excluding VAT) retained as security for SDL&I obligations, released only upon full fulfilment.

Pricing: Tender response must separate local and imported components as per the Price Schedule. Local procurement content is total spending minus imported component.

B-BBEE: Valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited), sworn affidavit, or CIPS affidavit required to claim preference points and is a condition for contract award.

Revenue thresholds: EME (≤ R10m) may submit sworn affidavit; QSE (≤ R50m) must comply with QSE scorecard unless at least 51% black owned; above R50m must submit valid B-BBEE certificate.

Preference point documents: Proof of ownership/shareholding (preferably CIPC documentation) with shareholding breakdown; certified ID copies of shareholders; proof of disability (where applicable); for trusts/consortia/JVs, consolidated B-BBEE verification certificate.

B-BBEE improvement plan: Must be submitted within 30 days of signing contract. Level 4 must achieve Level 3 by end of year one; Levels 5-8 or non-compliant must achieve Level 4 by end of year one, then improve one level each subsequent year.

Local content: Commodity is not a designated sector. SBD 6.2 and Annex C returnable if applicable.

Sworn affidavit validity: Must meet specific requirements (deponent name and ID, designation, enterprise name and address, ownership percentages, revenue, financial year end, status level, empowering supplier status, same signing date for deponent and Commissioner of Oaths, Commissioner cannot be employee or ex officio of enterprise).

Specific goals: Maximum 10 points based on B-BBEE status level under 90/10 system (Level 1 = 10, Level 2 = 9, Level 3 = 6, Level 4 = 5, Level 5 = 4, Level 6 = 3, Level 7 = 2, Level 8 = 1, Non-compliant = 0). To claim preference points, submit valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited), sworn affidavit, or CIPS affidavit; proof of ownership/shareholding (preferably CIPC); certified ID copies of shareholders; proof of disability where applicable; consolidated B-BBEE certificate for trusts/consortia/JVs. Bidders failing to provide documentation are not disqualified but score 0 out of 10 for specific goals and may only score out of 90 for price. Objective criteria: Commodity is not a designated sector. SBD 6.2 and Annex C returnable if applicable. Transformation: B-BBEE improvement or retention plan required within 30 days of contract signing. Level 4 must achieve Level 3 by end of year one; Levels 5-8 or non-compliant must achieve Level 4 by end of year one, then improve one level each subsequent year. Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit is a condition for contract award. EME (≤ R10m) may submit sworn affidavit; QSE (≤ R50m) must comply with QSE scorecard unless at least 51% black owned; above R50m must submit valid B-BBEE certificate. Local procurement content: Eskom target 100%. Subcontracting: Eskom target 10% procurement from black-owned designated groups. Jobs: Tenderers must submit proposals for jobs created and retained. Skills development: 3 internships (Mechanical, Electrical, C&I) with 24-month programmes. Sworn affidavit validity: Must meet specific requirements including deponent name and ID, designation, enterprise name and address, ownership percentages, revenue, financial year end, status level, empowering supplier status, same signing date for deponent and Commissioner of Oaths, Commissioner cannot be employee or ex officio of enterprise.

SDL&I obligations are contractual. Penalty of 2.5% of contract value for failure to meet SDL&I obligations. Eskom retains 2.5% of every invoice (excluding VAT) as security, released only upon full fulfilment. Quarterly reporting required. Eskom reviews reports within 30 days and notifies in writing if obligations not met. Corrective measures must be implemented before next report, failing which retention clauses invoked. SDL&I Implementation Schedule must be completed and returned to SDL&I representative for acceptance 28 days after contract award.

Specific goals: Maximum 10 points for B-BBEE status level under 90/10 system. Price scores out of 90. Bidders failing to provide preference point documentation score 0 out of 10 for specific goals and may only score out of 90 for price.

The PAYE Questionnaire is a mandatory tax classification tool for contractors supplying services or labour to Eskom. It determines whether a contractor is an Independent Contractor, Personal Service Provider, Labour Broker, or Dependent Contractor for tax purposes. Contractors must complete the relevant evaluation pack (Pack A for companies/CCs/trusts, Pack B for individuals) and sign required affidavits and declarations.

The PAYE Questionnaire applies from 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026.

Group Tax email: [email protected]

Returnable documents:

• PAYE Questionnaire (Evaluation Pack A for companies/CCs/trusts, or Pack B for individuals) — complete all questions and sign the summary sheet.
• Signed affidavits and declarations (Appendices 1–9) as directed by the questionnaire answers.
• Submit the completed pack to Eskom, copying Group Tax at [email protected].

Consequences:

• Failure to sign required affidavits or declarations results in PAYE being withheld from payments.
• Non-resident contractors must sign Appendix 9 and have the pack referred to Eskom's Group Tax Department.

The document does not specify a scoring or preference point system. The PAYE questionnaire determines tax classification (Independent Contractor, Personal Service Provider, Labour Broker, or Dependent Contractor) based on answers to residence, employee, income, place/control, and dominant impression tests. The classification affects whether PAYE is withheld and the IRP5/IT3(a) code used.

The document is a tax classification questionnaire, not a technical specification. It applies to contractors supplying services or labour to Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd and its subsidiaries (Eskom Rotek Industries, Eskom Enterprises, Escap, Eskom Finance Company, Eskom Foundation, Eskom National Transmission Company).

PAYE withholding rules:

• Labour Broker with valid IRP30: no PAYE withheld, IT3(a) code 3617.
• Labour Broker without IRP30: PAYE withheld at individual rates, IRP5 code 3617.
• Dependent Contractor/PSP: PAYE withheld, IRP5 code 3601 or 3616.

PAYE withholding:

• If classified as a Labour Broker with a valid IRP30 certificate, no PAYE is withheld; an IT3(a) with code 3617 is issued.
• Without a valid IRP30 certificate, PAYE is withheld at individual tax rates until the certificate is provided; an IRP5 with code 3617 is issued.
• If classified as a Dependent Contractor or Personal Service Provider, PAYE is withheld at prevailing tax rates and coded 3601 or 3616 on the IRP5.

No specific eligibility criteria (CSD, tax clearance, B-BBEE, CIDB) are stated. Contractors must complete the PAYE questionnaire truthfully and sign required appendices. Non-residents must sign Appendix 9.

Eskom accepts no liability for loss or damages arising from use of the pack. Contractors are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of information provided. The pack will not be automatically updated with changes in legislation.

Contractors must complete the PAYE questionnaire truthfully and sign required appendices. Failure to sign required affidavits or declarations may result in PAYE being withheld from payments. Non-resident contractors must sign Appendix 9 and have their pack referred to Eskom's Group Tax Department.

The document does not specify a scoring or preference point system. The PAYE questionnaire determines tax classification based on answers to residence, employee, income, place/control, and dominant impression tests.

The pack applies from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027.

Enquiries:

• Eskom Group Tax Department, Megawatt Park
• Email: [email protected]

Submission:

• Return completed pack to your Eskom contractor representative, with a copy to [email protected].

Returnable documents:

• Evaluation Pack A (companies/CCs/trusts) or Evaluation Pack B (individuals): complete the contractor details and answer all questions truthfully.
• Sign the applicable appendices (1–9) as directed by your answers; each affidavit/declaration commits you to the stated tax classification.
• Sign the 'Particulars of person acting as representative' (Pack A) or 'Particulars of Individual' (Pack B) section.
• Return the completed pack (signed summary sheet and signed affidavits) to your Eskom contractor representative, and copy Eskom Group Tax at [email protected].
• Failure to sign required affidavits/declarations results in PAYE being withheld from payments.

The pack determines your tax classification for PAYE purposes. Classification is based on your answers to the questionnaire:

• Residence: non-residents must sign Appendix 9 and stop; the pack is referred to Eskom Group Tax.
• Employees exclusion: if you employ 3+ full-time employees not connected to owners, sign Appendices 1 and 8 to be treated as independent.
• Connected person services: if no connected person will render services personally, sign Appendices 2 and 8.
• Income concentration: if more than 80% of income comes from one client, sign Appendix 7 (PSP) and PAYE is withheld.
• Place/control test: if duties are performed mainly at Eskom premises and under Eskom control, sign Appendix 7.
• Dominant Impression Test (Q6): answers determine whether you are Independent or PSP/Employee. If PSP/Employee, sign Appendix 7; otherwise sign Appendix 8.

Purpose: to determine whether a contractor supplying services to Eskom is classified as an Independent Contractor, Personal Service Provider, Labour Broker, or Dependent Contractor for PAYE purposes.

Applies to: contractors supplying services to Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd and its subsidiaries (Eskom Rotek Industries, Eskom Enterprises, Escap, Eskom Finance Company, Eskom Foundation, Eskom National Transmission Company).

The questionnaire covers residence, employees, connected persons, income concentration, place of work and control, and a dominant impression test.

PAYE withholding rules apply based on classification. If a valid IRP30 certificate is provided (labour broker), no PAYE is withheld and an IT3(a) with code 3617 is issued. Without it, PAYE is withheld at individual rates until the certificate is provided, and an IRP5 with code 3617 is issued.

PAYE withholding:

• If classified as a Labour Broker with a valid IRP30 certificate: no PAYE withheld; IT3(a) code 3617 issued.
• If no valid IRP30 certificate: PAYE withheld at individual rates until certificate provided; IRP5 code 3617 issued.
• If classified as Dependent Contractor or Personal Service Provider: PAYE withheld at prevailing rate; coded 3601 or 3616 on IRP5.
• Eskom may withhold taxes, interest and penalties from payments if information is inaccurate.

No specific compliance requirements beyond completing the PAYE questionnaire and signing the required appendices.

The contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all information provided. Eskom may withhold taxes, interest and penalties from payments if information is inaccurate. The contractor must notify Eskom of any changes to their status. Eskom accepts no liability for loss or damages arising from use of the pack.

Contractors must complete the applicable evaluation pack (A for companies/CCs/trusts, B for individuals) and answer all questions truthfully. Required appendices must be signed as directed; failure to do so results in PAYE being withheld.

Classification is determined by the questionnaire answers, including residence, employees, connected persons, income concentration, place/control, and the Dominant Impression Test. The outcome determines whether PAYE is withheld and the IRP5 code used.

The eTendering system is a web-based platform that allows suppliers to upload tender documents electronically, replacing manual submission at Eskom tender offices. Suppliers must register and verify their email and OTP before accessing the system. Access is available via the TenderBulletin public website or the eTendering website, and a CSD number is required.

For problems with the Tender Bulletin, eTendering, or OpenText systems, contact the buyer responsible for the published tender. No specific contact details are provided in the document.

Submission is electronic only via the Eskom eTendering system at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Bidders must register on the portal and verify their email and cellphone with an OTP before access is granted. A CSD number is required to access the system.

• Upload each document under the correct category (Technical, Commercial, Finance, etc.).
• Individual file size limit: 50MB. Total size of all uploaded files: 900MB.
• After uploading all required documents, click 'Finalize Submission' and then 'Finalise and Close Submission' to complete the bid.
• A confirmation email with the submission ID is sent; keep it for future reference.
• Closing time: 10:00 on the closing date.

No evaluation criteria specific to this tender are stated in the document. The document only describes the eTendering submission process.

The document is a user manual for the Eskom eTendering system, not a specification for the tender. It describes how suppliers upload tender documents electronically. No technical requirements for the quality control services are provided.

Submission process steps: register on the eTendering portal, verify email and OTP, select the tender reference number, create a new submission, upload files under the correct categories (Technical, Commercial, Finance, etc.), and finalize the submission. File size limits: individual files max 50MB, total uploads max 900MB. After finalization, a confirmation email with the submission ID is sent.

CSD (Central Supplier Database) number is required to access the eTendering system.

A new functionality allows 'closed tenders' to be added, which are tenders not listed on TenderBulletin but sent directly to selected suppliers who meet the criteria. These suppliers receive a link via email to bid privately.

The scope of work covers the control, co-ordination and performance of quality control activities and physical inspections on maintenance, outages and projects at Tutuka Power Station for a period of 5 years. Key responsibilities include co-ordinating and overseeing quality control, conducting daily toolbox talks, performing physical inspections, providing leadership on quality processes, transferring skills to station employees, determining inspection requirements, providing professional advice, raising NCRs for non-compliance, monitoring compliance with Eskom procedures and standards, and submitting weekly quality reports.

Contractor must comply with Eskom Life Saving rules and all station rules. All personnel must have yearly induction and medical surveillance. All PPE must be SABS approved. Work must be done under a permit to work. Timesheets must be signed by the Services Manager and the contractor.

Scope of work includes:

• Co-ordinate, oversee and quality control activities.
• Conduct toolbox talks on a daily basis.
• Perform physical inspections on maintenance, outage, project and commissioning activities.
• Provide leadership on Quality end-to-end process.
• Transfer skills to Tutuka Power Station's employees.
• Determine/recommend requirements for quality control inspections.
• Provide professional advice and leadership on Quality Control issues.
• Raise NCRs against those executing scope without following quality procedures and processes.
• Monitor compliance to Eskom procedures, standards, processes, and QCP requirements and report quality related issues.
• Submit weekly quality reports for quality inspection activities.
• All Eskom required training will be provided by Eskom.
• All personnel entering the station must abide by Eskom rules and regulations and comply with Eskom Life Saving rules.
• Timesheets to be logged and signed by Services Manager and Contractor.
• All PPE to be provided by Contractor and must be SABS approved.
• All work to be done under permit to work.
• Yearly induction and medical surveillance to be done for all personnel.

The contractor is responsible for quality control activities and physical inspections, including raising NCRs for non-compliance with quality procedures and processes, and monitoring compliance with Eskom procedures, standards, processes, and QCP requirements.

All personnel who enter the station must abide by Eskom rules and regulations and comply with Eskom Life Saving rules. All work to be done under permit to work. Yearly induction and medical surveillance to be done for all personnel. All PPE to be provided by Contractor and must be SABS approved.

All Eskom required training will be provided by Eskom. Timesheets must be logged and signed by the Services Manager and the contractor. All PPE must be provided by the contractor and must be SABS approved.

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd

Megawatt Park, Maxwell Drive

Sunninghill ext. 3

Sandton

Postal: PO Box 1091, Johannesburg, 2000

No specific contact person, email, or telephone number is provided in the NDA.

The provided document is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) template, not the full tender pack. It contains no submission instructions, returnable forms, or closing details. Bidders must sign the NDA as part of the tender process; the NDA must be signed by a duly authorised representative and witnessed. No other submission requirements are stated.

No evaluation criteria are stated in the provided document. The NDA does not describe how bids will be scored or any preference point system.

The document is an NDA template; it does not contain technical specifications, scope of work, quantities, or delivery locations for the tender.

Bidders must be a legally incorporated company (or similar entity) able to enter into a binding agreement. The NDA must be signed by a duly authorised representative, with a witness. No other compliance requirements (e.g., CSD, tax, B-BBEE) are stated in the provided document.

The NDA governs the disclosure and use of confidential information between Eskom and the tenderer. Key obligations:

• Confidential information includes all technical, commercial, financial, and marketing information disclosed, whether written, oral, or electronic.
• The receiving party may only use the information for the project and must protect it with at least a reasonable standard of care.
• Disclosure to third parties is prohibited without prior written consent, except to representatives on a need-to-know basis.
• The receiving party must indemnify Eskom against losses from unauthorised use or disclosure.
• The NDA does not create a business relationship or obligation to negotiate.
• The term is 3 years after termination of the relationship, unless a later date is specified.
• Breach must be remedied within 7 business days of written notice; otherwise, Eskom may seek legal remedies.
• The agreement is governed by South African law.
• Neither party may assign rights without prior written consent, except Eskom may cede to subsidiaries.
• No public announcements about the agreement without prior written consent.

The tender covers quality control activities and physical inspections for maintenance, outages, and projects at Tutuka Power Station, for a 5-year period.

Closing date: 15 September 2026 (time not stated in the provided document).

Document issue date: 15 September 2026.

Eskom representative: Dimpho Mnisi (no email or telephone provided).

Returnable documents:

• Form A must be completed and signed.
• The List of Tender Returnables (Category 1) must be submitted with the required quality deliverables.
• No other submission instructions (method, address, copies) are stated in the provided document.

Quality deliverables are evaluated against the following scored sections (each item scored 1 if compliant):

• Section A (max 4): Valid ISO 9001 certification from an approved, authorised certification authority with recognised international accreditation; certificate must be valid and its scope defined and relevant to the services.
• Section B (max 5): Evidence of QMS in operation, including documented roles/responsibilities, control of externally provided processes, internal audit report, certification audit report (not older than 12 months), and management review records.
• Section C (max 1): Draft Contract Quality Plan specific to the scope (per ISO 10005).
• Section D (max 1): Draft/example of an Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) or Quality Control Plan (QCP) on similar/previous work.
• Section E (max 2): Completed and signed Form A, plus any other requirements per scope.

No minimum qualifying score is stated. No other evaluation criteria (price, functionality, preference points) are stated in the provided document.

Form A must be completed and signed as part of the quality requirements.

ISO 9001 certification is required (see evaluation criteria).

No other compliance requirements (CSD, tax clearance, B-BBEE, CIDB) are stated in the provided document.

Scored quality sections as detailed in the main evaluation criteria. No additional criteria stated.