Remedial repairs to pollution control dams, fuel containment areas and environmental containment infrastructure at gourikwa power station

This document is the Eskom eTendering System Suppliers Help Manual (revision 3.0, dated 28 August 2023). It explains how suppliers register on the system, upload tender documents, and finalise submissions. It does not contain the tender specification for the remedial repairs at Gourikwa Power Station.

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

Submission is electronic only via Eskom's eTendering system at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Bidders must register on the system and have a valid CSD number to gain access. Upload each required document under the correct category (technical, commercial, finance, etc.). Individual file size must not exceed 50MB; total upload size must not exceed 900MB. After uploading all documents, click 'Finalize Submission' and then 'Finalise and Close Submission' to complete the bid. A confirmation email with the submission ID will be sent; keep it for reference. Late or incomplete submissions are not accepted.

No evaluation criteria are stated in the provided document. Bidders must be registered on the eTendering system and have a valid CSD number to access it.

The document is a user manual for Eskom's eTendering system, not the tender specification. It describes how suppliers register and upload tender documents electronically. No technical scope, quantities, or delivery locations are provided.

A valid CSD (Central Supplier Database) number is required to access the eTendering system. Registration on the eTendering system is mandatory. No other compliance requirements are stated in this document.

The document is a Contract Quality Plan (CQP) template provided by Eskom. Its purpose is to help the supplier identify and plan how to meet the client's quality management expectations and requirements for the contract.

Returnable documents: the completed Contract Quality Plan (CQP) template must be submitted as part of the bid. The template requires the supplier to complete the Supplier/Contract Name and Eskom Enquiry/Contract No. fields. No other returnable forms are specified in this document.

No evaluation criteria are stated in this document. The CQP template is a quality planning tool, not an evaluation framework.

The Contract Quality Plan (CQP) template is to be used by the supplier to plan how quality management requirements of the contract will be met. The template references SANS 466:2005 and ISO 10005:2005 as guidelines. The CQP must address the following elements:

• Scope of work (full description as per NEC or FIDIC documents)
• Communication channels between supplier and Eskom, including documentation, meetings and reporting
• Organogram showing roles, responsibilities and qualifications, including QA/QC functions
• Index of interfacing documents (processes, standards, codes, specifications)
• List of suppliers and sub-suppliers, with monitoring arrangements
• Interface of sub-suppliers with the supplier's QMS
• Index of items to be manufactured, refurbished or newly purchased
• Items/activities requiring QCP/ITP (offsite and onsite)
• Special controls for processes governed by codes (e.g., welding, NDT/NDE)
• Index of documented information to be submitted to Eskom during the project
• Control and retention of records
• Concession and non-conformance management
• Databook management and O&M manuals
• Management of working tools and equipment, including calibration status
• Dealing with customer property
• Product preservation
• Identification and traceability
• Commissioning and post-delivery activities

No specific compliance requirements (e.g., CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level, CIDB grading) are stated in this document.

The tender is for remedial repairs to pollution control dams, fuel containment areas and associated environmental containment infrastructure at Gourikwa Power Station. It is a civil engineering works contract.

Closing date: 26 October 2026 at 10:00 (SAST).

Compulsory site visit / clarification meeting: details in the Tender Data. Attendance is compulsory; failure to attend results in disqualification.

A site visit and/or clarification meeting may be stipulated as compulsory in the Tender Data. Attendance is compulsory; failure to attend results in disqualification. Details are in the Tender Data.

Enquiries must be directed in writing to the Eskom Representative only. No other Eskom official may be contacted.

Eskom will publish all clarification requests and responses on the platform where the tender was advertised.

Submission address: as stated in the Tender Data (tender box or e-tender portal).

Submission method: paper or e-tender as specified in the Tender Data.

• Paper: submit the complete original tender plus one complete hard copy, in separate packages marked "ORIGINAL" and "COPY". Seal both in an outer package marked "Confidential".
• E-tender: upload and finalise via the Eskom Tender Bulletin site on the Eskom E-tendering page.
• All tenders must be in English, written in ink, and signed by an authorised signatory.
• The outer package must show the Eskom address, Invitation to Tender number, tenderer's name, physical address, email and contact telephone number.
• Late tenders are not accepted. Proof of posting or courier delivery is not proof of delivery.
• Mandatory returnables must be submitted by the closing date and time; missing or incomplete returnables disqualify the bid.
• The Acknowledgement Form must be completed and submitted with the tender.
• Where an agent submits on behalf of a principal, an authenticated copy of the authority to act as agent must be included.
• No alterations to tender documents except to correct errors; all alterations must be initialled by all signatories. Correction fluid or tape is not permitted.
• Alternative tenders are allowed only if a main tender is also submitted and only if permitted by the Invitation to Tender.

Evaluation stages:

1. Basic compliance: failure to submit original and copy (paper) or to upload (e-tender) renders the tender non-responsive.
2. Mandatory returnables: missing mandatory documents or information by closing disqualifies the bid.
3. Pre-qualification criteria (if stipulated): must be met; no criterion is measured twice (no double dipping).
4. Functionality (if applicable): scored against criteria; must meet the minimum threshold stated in the Tender Data to proceed.
5. Financial analysis (if applicable): Eskom assesses the financial risk of the tenderer; if risk is too high and no mitigating factors exist, the tenderer is not considered for award.
6. Price evaluation: evaluated per the Tender Data, considering factors such as CPA, FOREX, commodity exposure, discounts, technical adjustment, PV and forecasted invoicing.
7. B-BBEE scoring: level taken from CSD report or certificate/affidavit. If B-BBEE is a pre-qualification criterion, proof must be provided at closing or the tender is disqualified. If no certificate is provided, the tenderer scores zero under PPPFA point allocation.
8. Specific Goals: scored with reference to supporting documentation; failure to meet or submit proof by closing results in zero points within the 90/10 or 80/20 allocation.
9. Ranking: PPPFA score (Price + Specific Goals) added and suppliers ranked highest to lowest.
10. Objective criteria (if stipulated in the Invitation to Tender) may be used to award to a non-highest scorer, but functionality and B-BBEE elements may not be used as objective criteria.
11. Reverse e-auction (if used): tender must be submitted without prices; if prices are included, they are not considered.

Arithmetical errors: if figures and words differ, words prevail. Eskom will notify and request confirmation or correction; failure to correct or accept corrections leads to rejection.

Scope: remedial repairs to pollution control dams, fuel containment areas and associated environmental containment infrastructure at Gourikwa Power Station.

Category: civil engineering.

Location: Gourikwa Power Station, Western Cape.

No further technical details are provided in this document.

Tenderers must provide proof that quality systems, policies and capabilities are in place, as part of SHEQ requirements. All costs and personnel associated with quality must be reflected in the tender.

Rates and prices must include all duties, taxes (including VAT) and levies applicable 14 days before closing.

Prices must be fixed for the contract duration unless otherwise provided.

State rates and prices in South African Rand unless instructed otherwise.

The Pricing Schedule must include a line item for cataloguing if required.

Arithmetical errors: if figures and words differ, words prevail. Eskom will correct errors; if the tenderer does not accept corrections, the tender is rejected.

Pricing:

• Rates and prices must include all duties, taxes (including VAT) and levies applicable 14 days before closing.
• Prices must be fixed for the contract duration unless otherwise provided in the Invitation to Tender.
• State rates and prices in South African Rand unless instructed otherwise; use the exchange rate and base date stipulated in the Invitation to Tender.
• The Pricing Schedule must include a line item for cataloguing if required; Eskom will pay for cataloguing.

Security for performance (if required):

• Tenderer must indicate names of at least two financial institutions it is likely to approach for the required security.
• Eskom reserves the right to reject an unsuitable financial institution.

Insurance:

• Eskom's insurance (if any) may not cover the full extent required; tenderers should seek qualified advice.

Financial analysis:

• Eskom will assess the financial risk of the tenderer; if risk is too high and no mitigating factors exist, the tenderer will not be considered for award.

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.

CIDB:

• If CIDB grading is a qualification criterion, must be registered with CIDB at closing or capable of being registered within 21 working days from closing.
• Proof of CIDB registration is mandatory at closing; if only proof of application is available, submit it by closing and actual registration by contract award.

B-bbee:

• Proof of B-BBEE level (certificate/CSD report) must be provided at closing if it is a pre-qualification criterion; otherwise the tender is disqualified.
• If no certificate is provided, the tenderer scores zero under PPPFA point allocation.
• Fraudulent or expired B-BBEE documents lead to disqualification and reporting to the B-BBEE Commission.

Tax compliance: valid tax clearance required if stipulated in the Invitation to Tender.

Sheq:

• Proof that safety, health, environmental and quality systems, policies and capabilities are in place must be provided.
• All SHEQ costs and personnel must be reflected in the tender.

Legislation: comply with National Treasury Instruction Notes, CIDB Regulations, PPPFA Regulations, Amended B-BBEE Codes, COIDA, OHS Act, and Eskom's SHEQ requirements.

SDL&I Undertaking: must be completed and submitted by contract award; failure results in the tender not being considered for award.

Designated materials and thresholds: information must be submitted by contract award; failure results in the tender not being considered for award.

Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG): if awarded, must achieve CSDG per CIDB Standard, applicable to contracts of R5 million or more or CIDB grade 7 or higher.

Contract Participation Goals (CPG): if awarded, must achieve CPG for targeted enterprises per CIDB standard, applicable to certain construction works contracts.

Misrepresentation or falsification of any information leads to disqualification and possible suspension from doing business with State-Owned Companies for up to 10 years.

Tenderers must provide proof that safety, health, environmental and quality (SHEQ) systems, policies and capabilities are in place at the closing date and/or contract award.

All costs and personnel associated with SHEQ must be reflected in the tender.

Compliance with OHS Act and Eskom's SHEQ requirements is mandatory.

Eskom may accept or reject any variation, deviation or alternative tender, and may cancel the tender at any time before contract conclusion.

Eskom may enter into mandated negotiations with selected tenderers.

Eskom disclaims liability for losses or damages arising from participation in the tender process.

Tender validity: tender must remain valid for acceptance within the validity period; if requested, the tenderer must extend the validity period. Failure to extend results in exclusion.

Confidentiality: all matters arising in connection with the procurement must be treated as confidential; documents may only be used for preparing and submitting the tender.

Insurance: Eskom's insurance may not be full cover; tenderers should seek qualified advice.

Security for performance: if required, tenderer must name at least two financial institutions; Eskom may reject unsuitable institutions.

Contract documents: Eskom will revise the contract documents to take account of addenda, returnables, negotiation changes and other agreed revisions.

Form of Agreement: authorised signatories of both parties will complete and sign the original and one copy.

Eligibility: must comply with criteria in Tender Data; must not be under restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies; must not sub-contract 100% of scope.

Submission: original plus one copy (paper) or e-tender via Eskom Tender Bulletin; must be in English, in ink, signed.

Packaging: original and copy in separate packages marked 'ORIGINAL' and 'COPY', sealed in an outer package marked 'Confidential' with required details.

Validity: tender must remain valid for the validity period; extend if requested.

Confidentiality: treat all matters as confidential; use documents only for the tender.

Alterations: no alterations except to correct errors; all alterations initialled; no correction fluid or tape.

Alternative tenders: only if main tender submitted and permitted.

Clarification: provide clarification and documents as required; mandatory returnables not requested after closing.

Contract signing: check final draft and sign contract documents.

Agent authority: authenticated copy of authority to act as agent must be submitted.

Compliance: comply with relevant legislation and regulatory instruments.

SHEQ: provide proof of SHEQ systems; include costs in tender.

CIDB: register with CIDB if required; proof at closing or application with registration by award.

CSDG: achieve Contract Skills Development Goals if applicable.

CPG: achieve Contract Participation Goals if applicable.

Misrepresentation: disqualification and reporting for fraud or fronting.

SDL&I Undertaking: complete and submit by contract award.

Cataloguing: provide cataloguing information and label materials per Eskom specifications; quote cataloguing as line item.

Security for performance: name at least two financial institutions if required.

Addenda: check for addenda regularly; Eskom may extend closing date.

Late tenders: returned unopened; not accepted.

Mandatory documents: missing mandatory documents by closing disqualifies.

Pre-qualification: comply with pre-qualification criteria if stipulated; no double dipping.

Arithmetical errors: words prevail over figures; corrections binding.

B-BBEE: provide proof if pre-qualification; otherwise score zero.

Specific Goals: provide proof by closing; otherwise score zero.

Ranking: price + specific goals added and ranked.

Objective criteria: only if stipulated; functionality and B-BBEE not used.

Reverse e-auction: submit without prices if used.

Notification: successful tenderer notified before validity expiry; published for open tenders.

Basic compliance: failure to submit original and copy (paper) or to upload (e-tender) renders non-responsive.

Mandatory returnables: missing mandatory documents by closing disqualifies.

Pre-qualification: must comply if stipulated; no double dipping.

Functionality: scored if applicable; must meet minimum threshold.

Financial analysis: risk assessed; if too high and no mitigating factors, not considered.

Price evaluation: per Tender Data, considering CPA, FOREX, commodity exposure, discounts, technical adjustment, PV and forecasted invoicing.

B-BBEE: scored from CSD report or certificate; if pre-qualification, proof at closing or disqualification; if no certificate, zero points.

Specific Goals: scored with supporting documentation; failure to submit proof by closing results in zero points.

Ranking: price + specific goals added and ranked.

Objective criteria: only if stipulated; functionality and B-BBEE not used.

Reverse e-auction: if used, submit without prices.

Arithmetical errors: words prevail; corrections binding; rejection if not accepted.

Returnable documents: the Supplier Declaration of Interest form must be completed, signed, and submitted with the bid. The declaration must be true and correct; false declarations may lead to action by Eskom.

Submission of the Supplier Declaration of Interest form is mandatory. The declaration must be true and correct; false declarations may lead to action by Eskom.

The Supplier Declaration of Interest form must be completed and submitted. It requires the supplier to declare any conflicts of interest, including whether any person with an interest in the supplier is employed by Eskom, is a close family member or associate of an Eskom employee/director, or has given or received a business courtesy from an Eskom employee/director in the last 12 months. The declaration must be signed under oath.

The document is a template for obtaining Deviation Committee approval for changes to contract terms. It is not the full tender specification. The actual tender is for remedial repairs to pollution control dams, fuel containment areas and associated environmental containment infrastructure at Gourikwa Power Station.

Returnable documents:

• Annexure A (Deviation Request) must be correctly completed and submitted to the Secretariat.
• The original tendered contract must be included with the submission.
• Documents will be returned if not correctly completed.
• Deviation requests must be negotiated and agreed with legal, insurance and the end-user before submission.
• Do not copy the Deviation Committee chairman or send deviations directly to her.
• Turn-around time for Deviation Committee approval is 21 days after receipt of all correctly completed documents; this will only be deviated from in cases of immediate and objective urgency or severe prejudice to Eskom.

The Deviation Committee will review the deviation request. The submission must include the stance of the business unit personnel, legal adviser, insurance adviser, project manager, and risk and mitigation. Only requests where a change to the terms as advertised have been negotiated and agreed should be included; abandoned suggestions/requests must not be included.

The scope is remedial repairs to the pollution control dams, fuel containment areas and associated environmental containment infrastructure at Gourikwa Power Station. The document provided is a template for obtaining Deviation Committee approval for changes to the contract terms.

No specific compliance requirements are stated in the provided document.

Bidders must be registered contractors compliant with Eskom's contractor health and safety requirements (Standard 32-136). All work must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Eskom's Life-Saving Rules. Violations of Life-Saving Rules will result in disciplinary action and possible suspension of contractor activities. Contractors must immediately remove any employee who violates a Life-Saving Rule and initiate disciplinary proceedings within five working days.

Eskom requires all work to be conducted with duty of care for people and the environment, preventing work-related injuries and ill-health. The Life-Saving Rules apply to all Eskom employees, agents, consultants, and contractors, and visitors must also adhere to them. The rules enforce zero tolerance for serious at-risk behaviours that could cause disabilities or fatalities. The standard applies at all Eskom sites and to all Eskom-controlled entities and contractors.

For live work, bidders must adhere to the High Voltage Live Working Standard, observe and maintain the minimum approach distance (MAD), and never mix live and dead work on the same site at the same time.

Compliance with the standard is monitored through annual audit and inspection plans. The Life-Saving Rule Acknowledgement Form (240-63942960) is a supporting document.

Bidders must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Eskom's contractor health and safety requirements (Standard 32-136). All work must adhere to Eskom's Life-Saving Rules, which include: Rule 1: Open, isolate, test, earth and create an equipotential zone before touch. Rule 2: Hook up at height. Rule 3: Buckle up. Rule 4: Be sober. Rule 5: Ensure that you have a permit to work. Rule 6: Ensure safe live working. Violations are treated as serious misconduct and may lead to disciplinary action, including suspension of contractor activities.

Eskom enforces six Life-Saving Rules with zero tolerance for violations: Rule 1: Open, isolate, test, earth and create an equipotential zone before touch. Rule 2: Hook up at height. Rule 3: Buckle up. Rule 4: Be sober. Rule 5: Ensure that you have a permit to work. Rule 6: Ensure safe live working. Violations are treated as serious misconduct and may lead to disciplinary action, including suspension of contractor activities. Contractors must remove any employee who violates a rule and initiate disciplinary proceedings within five working days.

Violating a Life-Saving Rule is treated as serious misconduct and results in a disciplinary process per the Eskom Disciplinary Code and Procedure. Eskom may suspend contractor activities if a contractor manager or supervisor allows a violation. The contractor must remove the violating employee from site and initiate disciplinary proceedings within five working days, furnishing Eskom with a copy of the sanction.

Bidders must comply with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and Eskom's Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Policy (Standard 32-727).

This is an internal Eskom procedure standardising driver and vehicle safety across Eskom and its subsidiaries. It applies to all drivers and vehicles used for Eskom business, including contractors and consultants using Eskom-subsidised transport.

No tender-specific dates are stated. The document is an internal procedure authorised on 15 January 2024.

No evaluation criteria are stated in this document. The document is an internal Eskom procedure, not a bid evaluation framework.

This document is an internal Eskom procedure, not a tender specification. It sets out driver and vehicle safety requirements for anyone driving on Eskom business, including contractors and consultants. Key requirements:

• All drivers must hold a valid national driver's licence appropriate for the vehicle class, plus an Eskom driver permit.
• Vehicles must be roadworthy, fitted with ABS and dual air bags where possible, and all occupants must wear safety belts.
• No person may be transported on the back of an LDV or truck.
• Motorcycles are prohibited for Eskom business; quad bikes, golf carts and upright wheelers have specific competency and licence conditions.
• Vehicles must be inspected before each trip and annually.
• Eskom-owned self-propelled vehicles must be fitted with a vehicle monitoring device and a driver camera.
• Drivers must take a rest at least every two hours on long trips.
• Dangerous goods must be transported and labelled per the National Road Traffic Act and SANS standards.

Drivers must be competent and licensed for the specific vehicle class. Driver assessors must hold a valid provincial instructor's certificate and be evaluated per MEC requirements. Site driver assessors must conduct at least five assessments per month and undergo biannual internal assessments.

Vehicles must be inspected before each trip and annually. Eskom-owned vehicles require a full annual inspection by the fleet manager. Vehicles must comply with Eskom Vehicle Safety Specification (32-345).

Contractors must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Eskom's Contractor Health and Safety Requirements (32-136).

• Drivers must be medically fit and hold a valid Eskom driver permit.
• Driver assessors must hold a valid provincial instructor's certificate and be evaluated per MEC requirements.
• No specific B-BBEE, CIDB, or financial thresholds are stated in this document.

Eskom has a zero-tolerance stance on at-risk driving behaviour. Key requirements:

• Drivers must be medically fit and hold a valid Eskom driver permit.
• No cell phone use while driving except for emergencies via hands-free.
• No MS Teams meetings while driving.
• Safety belts must be worn at all times.
• Vehicles must be roadworthy and inspected.
• No transporting persons on the back of LDVs or trucks.
• Motorcycles prohibited; quad bikes, golf carts and upright wheelers have specific conditions.
• Drivers must rest every two hours on long trips.
• Dangerous goods must be transported per legal and SANS requirements.

Drivers who do not adhere to the safety rules face disciplinary action, which may include dismissal. Drivers must park safely and adapt driving to prevailing conditions.

The works comprise remedial repairs to pollution control dams, fuel containment areas, associated stormwater infrastructure, berm and hazardous-waste skip containment area at Gourikwa Power Station. The contract is a re-measurement contract (NEC3 ECC Option B) with a Bill of Quantities.

Scope of works (Bill of Quantities, Option B re-measurement contract):

• Preliminary and General: fixed-charge items for contractual administration, mobilisation and site establishment, setting out, health and safety, environmental compliance, quality management, and final de-establishment. Time-related items (18 months) for contract administration, facilities, supervision, transport/logistics, security, quality, H&S, and environmental compliance.
• Berm extension and erosion repairs: clear vegetation, strip/re-spread topsoil, reuse fill, supply and compact G5 gravel and clay (93% Mod AASHTO), compact ground, density tests, establish indigenous vegetation, install erosion blankets, maintain for 3 months.
• Dams dewatering, assessment and cleaning: bulk dewatering of Clean and Dirty Water Dams, condition assessment with defect mapping, NDT of concrete, condition-assessment reports, controlled cleaning/degreasing (Clean 3520 m², Dirty 5000 m²), unblock subsoil drainage.
• Concrete, reinforcement and crack repairs: remove spalled concrete, treat reinforcement, replace defective reinforcement, apply bonding system and repair mortar, deep repairs with 30 MPa concrete, crack routing and epoxy injection.
• Dam joint, waterstop and sealant repairs: remove old sealant, replace joint filler, prepare substrates, install backing rod, apply elastomeric sealant, replace waterstops.
• Fuel-tank bund joint repairs (Tanks C, D, A, B): remove sealant, install fuel-resistant backing, apply fuel-resistant sealant, replace waterstops.
• Tank-to-foundation interface sealing: inspect, clean, install backing, apply fuel-resistant sealant.
• Underground stormwater drainage: pre-cleaning inspection (drone/camera), flushing/jetting, post-cleaning inspection, reports with photos/video.
• Hazardous-waste skip containment area: clear, excavate, compact founding layer, G7 fill (95% Mod AASHTO), blinding, reinforced concrete slab, bund wall, plaster, chemical-resistant epoxy coating (min 500 microns DFT), water-retention test.
• Rate-only items: off-site transport and lawful disposal of hazardous/hydrocarbon-contaminated waste.

Quality management obligations include initial Quality Plan, QCP/ITP preparation and document-control setup. Rates and prices include quality control and testing. Specific testing requirements: Modified AASHTO density/compaction tests, concrete cube-strength testing, coating DFT measurement, and a minimum 24-hour water-retention test after coating cure.

Bill of Quantities items include: Preliminary and General (fixed-charge and time-related items), Berm extension and erosion repairs, Dams dewatering/assessment/cleaning, Concrete/reinforcement/crack repairs, Dam joint/waterstop/sealant repairs, Fuel-tank bund joint repairs, Tank-to-foundation interface sealing, Underground stormwater drainage, Hazardous-waste skip containment area, and Rate-only environmental/waste items.

Pricing basis: NEC3 ECC Option B (re-measurement contract with Bill of Quantities).

• Prices are lump sums and rates multiplied by quantities; remeasured from actual work per CESMM3.
• Rates and prices are fully inclusive of all labour, plant, materials, temporary works, access, protection, preparation, handling, storage, transport, supervision, quality control, testing, curing, waste handling, disposal, reinstatement and all work necessary per Works Information.
• No general provision for payment for materials on site before incorporation; contractor may allow for financing in rates.
• Compensation events default to Defined Cost plus Fee unless otherwise agreed.
• Quantities may not be final; payment based on work assessed and certified by Project Manager.
• Items without a price are treated as covered by other prices.
• Contract duration indicated as 18 months for time-related items.

No specific eligibility criteria (CSD, tax, B-BBEE, CIDB) stated in this pricing schedule document. The document only requires the Contractor to Provide the Works in accordance with the Works Information.

Health and safety fixed obligations include initial plans, risk assessments, statutory appointments, safe work procedures, PPE and health and safety file requirements. Time-related health and safety compliance is required for the 18-month contract duration.

Environmental compliance fixed obligations include initial Environmental Management Plan and activity-specific environmental planning. Time-related environmental compliance is required. Off-site transport and lawful disposal of hazardous or hydrocarbon-contaminated waste is a rate-only item.

Contract is NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC3) Option B. The Contractor Provides the Works in accordance with the Works Information. The Bill of Quantities is a pricing document only, not Works Information. Compensation events are assessed using Defined Cost plus Fee unless otherwise agreed.

Returnable documents: all mandatory forms in the tender pack must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid, including:

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page.
• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at the procuring institution.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims B-BBEE points under the PPPFA system.
• SBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management Practices): declares any past SCM irregularities.
• SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination): certifies the price was set independently, with no collusion.

Submission method and address: not stated in the available document.

Closing time: 10:00 (from the tender record).

Evaluation will follow the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system as applicable under the PPPFA (specific split not stated in the available document).

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and hold a valid tax clearance certificate (SARS TCS or tax pin).

CIDB grading may be required for construction work; the specific grade must be verified in the full tender document.

Scope: remedial repairs to the pollution control dams, fuel containment areas and associated environmental containment infrastructure at Gourikwa Power Station.

Location: Gourikwa Power Station, Western Cape.

Nature of work: civil engineering repairs to containment infrastructure.

CSD registration: mandatory.

Tax clearance: valid SARS TCS or tax pin required.

CIDB grading: may be required for construction work; verify the specific grade in the full tender document.

B-BBEE: preference points claimed via SBD 6.1; specific level thresholds not stated in the available document.

This memorandum clarifies roles, responsibilities, and consequence management for PPE compliance for all contractor employees and Eskom Peaking employees, referencing the Eskom PPE Standard (240-44175132). It aims to ensure consistent application of the standard, promote safety, and prevent operational disruptions from non-compliance. Persistent PPE non-compliance has been identified during BSO activities, housekeeping, and routine plant walkdowns, and features in monthly outage management reports. Business Units must issue clear PPE compliance instructions and outline consequence-management measures.

Memorandum date: 04 February 2026

Peaking Business Unit Durbanville Office

Telephone: +27 21 941 5800

Compliance with the Eskom PPE Standard (240-44175132) is mandatory for all contractor employees. Contractors must include PPE costs in Pricing Schedules/Bills of Quantities and incorporate non-compliance clauses in contracts. No other evaluation criteria (e.g., price, functionality, B-BBEE) are stated in the provided document.

Purpose: Clarify roles, responsibilities, and consequence management for PPE compliance for all contractor and Eskom Peaking employees, referencing the Eskom PPE Standard (240-44175132).

Contract Custodians must:

• Include the PPE Standard in all Pricing Schedules/Bills of Quantities and enforce compliance.
• Identify minimum PPE requirements for contractor employees based on contract duration.
• Ensure non-compliance clauses are included in all new contracts to prevent contractors from charging standing time due to work stoppages.
• Ensure contractors apply consequence management for non-compliant employees.

Contractor Companies must:

• Issue PPE based on risk assessments.
• Ensure PPE procured complies with the Eskom PPE Standard (240-44175132).
• Regularly inspect employee PPE for suitability and compliance.
• Provide training on PPE usage and maintenance.
• Apply consequence management for non-compliant employees.
• Sign off on PPE verification.
• Issue PPE free of charge as per General Safety Regulations.

Safety Department must:

• Ensure PPE costs are included in tender Pricing Schedules/BoQs.
• Create awareness on PPE compliance and Eskom procedures through SHE induction.
• Conduct contractor audits and inspections to monitor PPE compliance.

Consequence management for contractor employees:

• Non-compliant employees must stop work immediately and leave the site; supervisors, site managers, and contract custodians must be informed.
• An enquiry must determine whether PPE was issued. If issued, the employee must be suspended and consequence management implemented.
• If the company failed to issue PPE, work must stop until PPE is issued, proof submitted, and an NCR issued.

Consequence management for Eskom employees:

• Non-compliant employees must stop working until an inquiry determines facts.
• If willful failure to use issued PPE is determined, the responsible manager must initiate consequence management and submit outcomes to the Safety Department.

Compliance with the Eskom PPE Standard (240-44175132) is mandatory. PPE must be issued free of charge as per General Safety Regulations. No other compliance requirements (e.g., CSD, tax clearance, B-BBEE, CIDB) are stated in the provided document.

PPE compliance is mandatory for all contractor and Eskom Peaking employees. Contract Custodians must include PPE in pricing schedules/BoQs and enforce non-compliance clauses. Contractor Companies must issue PPE based on risk assessments, ensure procurement compliance, inspect PPE, provide training, and enforce consequences. Safety Department must ensure PPE costs are included, create awareness via SHE induction, and conduct audits. Consequence management: non-compliant contractor employees must stop work immediately; if PPE was issued, suspension and consequence management follow; if the company failed to issue PPE, work stops until PPE is issued and an NCR is issued. Non-compliant Eskom employees must stop work pending inquiry; willful failure to use issued PPE leads to consequence management.

No contact details are provided in this document.

Returnable OHS documents (all must be submitted with the bid):

• Annexure B: signed acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements.
• Health and Safety Plan: must address project 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 the methodology used.
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).
• OHS policy signed by the CEO, complying with OHS Act Section 7.
• OHS competency evidence: CVs and qualifications/certificates for required competencies (e.g. Incident Management, First Aid, Hazardous Chemical Controller, HIRA, Working at Height, Basic Rescue techniques).
• Additional OHS returnables may be added as applicable.

Evaluation is based on OHS compliance. The bidder must submit all required OHS returnables and be recommended by the Eskom OHS representative. No other evaluation criteria (e.g. price, functionality, B-BBEE) are stated in this document.

Scope of work: Remedial repair of pollution control dams and fuel tank bunds at Gourikwa Power Station. The work is classified as high risk for OHS purposes.

Bidders must provide CVs and qualifications/certificates demonstrating OHS competency relevant to the scope of work. Required competencies may include Incident Management, First Aid, Hazardous Chemical Controller, HIRA, Working at Height, and Basic Rescue techniques.

OHS costing must be detailed and broken down, not provided as a lump sum. The costing must be based on the overall scope of work.

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

Required OHS submissions:

• Signed acknowledgement of Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements (Annexure B).
• Health and Safety Plan addressing project OHS risks, aligned with the health and safety specification.
• Detailed OHS costing (broken down, not lump sum).
• Baseline OHS Risk Assessment (BRA) with methodology.
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or equivalent).
• OHS policy signed by CEO, complying with OHS Act Section 7.
• OHS competency evidence (CVs, qualifications/certificates) for required competencies.

The bid is evaluated on OHS compliance using Annexure C1 (OHS Tender Evaluation Template – High Risk). The bidder must be recommended by the Eskom OHS representative.

Eskom's SHEQ Policy underpins the approach to safety, health, environment and quality. Incident management is a risk management function with objectives to reduce risk, prevent recurrence, ensure accurate classification and recording, prompt investigation, promote near-miss reporting, learn from incidents, share information, report to stakeholders, analyse trends, and involve all stakeholders. Eskom is committed to Zero Harm. The procedure applies to all Eskom entities, employees, contractors, and affected public. It is effective from 1 April 2021.

The incident management procedure outlines a step-by-step methodology: 1) Incident identification (direct and indirect observation), 2) Initiation and execution of emergency response (rescue, scene safety, first aid, evidence collection), 3) Notification and reporting to stakeholders (internal and external, with specific timelines), 4) Incident prioritisation using consequence and likelihood matrices to assign priority ratings, 5) Classification and recording of incidents (based on work-relatedness and relationship to Eskom), 6) Incident investigation (root cause analysis, investigation committees, reporting templates), 7) Management of corrective actions (implementation and monitoring), 8) Incident close-out, and 9) Incident communication throughout the process.

The procedure references ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and OHSAS 18001 as informative standards. Compliance is monitored through first- to third-tier audit processes. Investigation reports are controlled disclosure documents. All health and safety incidents must be investigated, excluding non-work-related incidents outside workplace boundaries. Repeat incidents must consider ineffective corrective actions from previous incidents.

This is Eskom's Occupational Health and Safety Incident Management Procedure (Revision 9, effective 1 April 2021). It defines the process for managing OHS incidents: identification, emergency response, notification, prioritisation, classification, investigation, corrective actions, close-out, and communication. It applies to all Eskom entities, employees, contractors, and affected public. Key definitions include accident, fatality, first-aid injury, lost-time injury, medical injury, near-miss, occupational disease, public incident, and serious incident. Responsible Managers must implement, communicate, and monitor compliance. Incidents must be classified and recorded on SAP EH&S, with escalation to the Safety Data Integrity Committee for disputes. Investigations follow specified procedures, with special handling for serious incidents and fatalities.

The document references the Eskom SHEQ Policy which covers environment, and includes environmental considerations in incident management (e.g., property damage, public incidents). It also references the Emergency Planning Procedure and Fire Risk Management Standard, which may have environmental implications.

In joint ventures, each company is liable for its own contraventions and may be prosecuted in its own name. Incident management is not for assigning blame but for identifying improvements. Violations such as deliberately misleading information, withholding evidence, or victimisation are treated as violations. For incidents with potential liability, the Legal Department and Sustainability Systems must be advised. Corporate investigations are initiated for fatalities, with a preliminary investigation required first.

Mandatory requirements include: all OHS incidents must be reported to relevant stakeholders; incidents must be classified and recorded on SAP EH&S according to CARAT principles; all work-related incidents must be investigated (excluding non-work-related incidents outside workplace boundaries); Responsible Managers must implement the procedure and ensure compliance; specific notification requirements for fatalities and serious incidents; and compliance with relevant legislation (OHS Act, COIDA, MHSA, etc.).

This document is the Contractor OHS&Q Management Plan for the Peaking Operating Unit (OU). It applies to all contractors working for Peaking OU and is implemented over three years (2024/25 to 2026/27), reviewed annually. It describes roles, responsibilities, key focus areas, and initiatives prioritised over the short to medium term. The plan's effectiveness depends on competent resources, management commitment, and availability of finances.

No contact information is stated in this document.

Contractor must comply with Eskom's Contractor OHS&Q Management Plan.

• Maintain a Health and Safety file and comply with the health and safety plan, Eskom OHS specification and applicable legislation.
• Maintain zero fatalities for the duration of the contract.
• Maintain a Quality Management System compliant with ISO 9001:2015.
• Contractor personnel must meet competency requirements as per the Peaking OHS specification:
• Contractor site manager and supervisor: HIRA, incident investigation training, supervisor training, legal liability.
• Safety officer: SAMTRAC, HIRA, incident investigation training, legal liability training, knowledge and understanding of ISO 45001, minimum work experience of 2 years, and OHS Diploma (for contracts 3 years and more).

This document is the Contractor OHS&Q Management Plan for the Peaking Operating Unit (OU). It applies to all contractors working for Peaking OU and is implemented over three years (2024/25 to 2026/27), reviewed annually.

Objectives:

• Reduce contractor-related medical incidents from two to zero.
• Reduce struck against/stuck, contact with fumes/electricity and wasp insect bites incidents by analysing root causes.
• Create a strong safety culture and improve workplace morale through behaviour-based observations.

Key challenges addressed:

• Lack of accountability by contract custodians.
• Poor processes and systems in applying procedures, policies and standards.
• Misalignment in human performance processes.
• Safety compromises during emergency work.
• Resource constraints.
• Contractor safety culture where financial viability takes precedence over safety.
• Risks from emerging contractors lacking safety consciousness.

Strategic initiatives include:

• Safety engagements between BU leadership and contractor leadership on a bi-annual basis.
• Categorising contractors by site-specific risk (H, M, L).
• Conducting audits on contractor safety.
• Analysing incident trends quarterly.
• Reviewing outage permits.
• Training contract custodians.
• Implementing competency matrices.
• Standardising OHS file requirements.
• Monitoring compliance dashboards.
• Appointing workgroup members.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Peaking OHS & Quality Senior Advisors: ensure the BU has the Contractor OHS&Q Management Plan in place, monitor progress, and provide support to various departments in implementation.
• Contract/Project/Outage Managers: communicate the BU plan to contractors, provide direction and guidance on implementation, and track and review contractors' progress, presenting in BU Management and SHEQ meetings.
• BU General Manager: review and approve the BU specific Contractor OHS&Q Management Plan, and hold departmental managers accountable for implementation and OHS&Q performance.
• Eskom and contractor employees: cooperate with the employer to ensure achievement of objectives of the Contractor OHS&Q management plan.
• Risk and Assurance Manager: provide resources to the department to ensure effective implementation, and ensure mitigation plans to address any deviation from the plan are in place.

Contractor quality KPIs include compliance with project specifications, zero defects in workmanship, qualified and trained personnel, effective communication, adherence to budget and timelines, and an effective quality management system.

• Contractors shall establish, document, implement, and maintain a Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with ISO 9001:2015 and continually improve its effectiveness.
• Management commitment to quality shall be stated in the contractor quality or SHEQ policy, and must be ensured through management reviews and making required resources available.
• Contractors must perform project risks and opportunities review and analysis regularly in line with the Peaking Integrated Risk Management Plan (167A/8493).
• Contractors must ensure necessary resources, including personnel, materials, and infrastructure, are available and allocated to the project.
• Contractor recruitment and job allocation must ensure personnel have necessary competence. Each employee must undergo an annual assessment to gauge effectiveness and identify training needs.
• Contractors must conduct internal quality audits to verify compliance with ISO 9001 and planned programs, and forward a copy of the audit report to Eskom.

Contractor must comply with Eskom's Contractor OHS&Q Management Plan and applicable legislation.

• Maintain a Health and Safety file and comply with the health and safety plan and Eskom OHS specification.
• Maintain a Quality Management System compliant with ISO 9001:2015.
• Contractor personnel must meet competency requirements as per the Peaking OHS specification, including for contractor site manager and supervisor: HIRA, incident investigation training, supervisor training, legal liability; for safety officer: SAMTRAC, HIRA, incident investigation training, legal liability training, knowledge and understanding of ISO 45001, minimum work experience of 2 years, and OHS Diploma (for contracts 3 years and more).

OHS KPIs for contractors:

• Maintain Health and Safety file and compliance with the health and safety plan, Eskom OHS specification and applicable legislation.
• Maintain good housekeeping where the task is being executed and/or within the area of responsibility.
• Implement and monitor near miss reporting strategy / programme.
• Develop and comply with Behavioural Safety Observation (BSO) and Planned Job Observation (PJO) programmes.
• Maintain zero fatalities for the duration of the contract.
• OHS performance must be within the lost time injury (LTI) tolerance level as amended.
• All incidents must be reported immediately or before the end of the particular shift during which the incident occurred.
• All incident investigations shall be completed within 30 days of the occurrence of an incident.
• Incident investigation recommendations shall be closed within the recommended time frame recorded in the Incident investigation report.
• Close audit findings as per the Eskom procedure or audit report recommended time frames.
• Close non-conformances as per the recommended time frames.

The Contractor OHS&Q Management Plan should be read in conjunction with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. No specific environmental requirements are stated in this document.

Contractor must comply with Eskom's Contractor OHS&Q Management Plan. Contractor must maintain a Health and Safety file and comply with the health and safety plan, Eskom OHS specification and applicable legislation. Contractor must maintain zero fatalities for the duration of the contract. Contractor must have a Quality Management System compliant with ISO 9001:2015. Contractor personnel must meet competency requirements as per the Peaking OHS specification, including for contractor site manager and supervisor: HIRA, incident investigation training, supervisor training, legal liability; for safety officer: SAMTRAC, HIRA, incident investigation training, legal liability training, knowledge and understanding of ISO 45001, minimum work experience of 2 years, and OHS Diploma (for contracts 3 years and more).

The tender is for remedial repairs to pollution control dams, fuel containment areas, and associated environmental containment infrastructure at Gourikwa Power Station.

Returnable documents:

• E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form: must be fully completed and submitted to Eskom within the prescribed period. Failure to do so renders the bidder non-responsive and disqualified.

Bidders must fully complete and submit the E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form within the prescribed period. Failure to do so will render the bidder non-responsive and disqualified from the procurement process. No other eligibility criteria are stated in the provided document.

Returnable documents:

• Annexure B (Eskom Acknowledgement Form for OHS Legal and Other Requirements): must be completed, signed by an authorised person (CEO, Director, or Managing Director), and witnessed.

Submission method and address: not stated in the provided document.

No evaluation criteria are stated in the provided document. The only requirement is the signed Annexure B acknowledgement form.

The main supplier must manage and oversee all contractors and suppliers, including:

• Providing evidence of a documented contractor and supplier selection process covering competency, compliance, and OHS performance.
• Notifying Eskom before appointing any contractor or supplier and before work commences.
• Ensuring contractors and suppliers have the necessary resources and competencies for the work scope.
• Implementing a programme of audits and assessments to verify OHS compliance throughout the work.
• Managing all non-conformances and non-compliances from contractors and suppliers (all tiers) according to agreed performance and penalty mechanisms.
• Eskom reserves the right to verify any actions taken regarding contractors or suppliers when deemed necessary.

The main supplier must have a documented contractor and supplier selection process covering competency, compliance, and OHS performance. They must notify Eskom before appointing any contractor or supplier and before work begins, ensure contractors and suppliers have the necessary resources and competencies, and be accountable for their management and oversight. A programme of audits and assessments must verify OHS compliance throughout the work. Non-conformances and non-compliances from all tiers of contractors and suppliers must be managed according to agreed performance and penalty mechanisms. Eskom may verify any actions taken regarding contractors or suppliers when deemed necessary.

The contractor must comply with all applicable OHS legislation, standards, policies, procedures and other requirements relevant to services rendered to Eskom, including:

• Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993, and its Regulations.
• Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993, as amended.
• Eskom contractor Health and Safety requirements standard 32-136.
• OHS specification/requirements provided.
• Incident Management Procedure 32-95.
• Working at Heights Procedure 32-418.

After contract award, the contractor is responsible for fully aligning its processes to Eskom's OHS requirements.

Contractual penalties will be enforced on the main supplier for non-compliance with statutory or other requirements, particularly Eskom OHS requirements.

All employees (contractors/suppliers) must undergo the relevant Eskom induction and their company's induction.

The contractor must comply with all applicable OHS legislation, standards, policies, procedures and other requirements relevant to services rendered to Eskom, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, Eskom contractor Health and Safety requirements standard 32-136, OHS specification/requirements, Incident Management Procedure 32-95, and Working at Heights Procedure 32-418. After contract award, the contractor is responsible for fully aligning its processes to Eskom's OHS requirements. Contractual penalties will be enforced on the main supplier for non-compliance with statutory or other requirements, particularly Eskom OHS requirements. All employees (contractors/suppliers) must undergo the relevant Eskom induction and their company's induction.

Eskom requires a safe working environment in line with its SHEQ Policy and legislative obligations. This OHS requirements document sets the minimum standards for contractors during the contract period. The contractor must develop an OHS plan that meets these requirements and all applicable legislation. Eskom does not assume the contractor's legal responsibilities; the contractor remains accountable for the health and safety of their employees and appointed contractors. The requirements are minimums and do not supersede organizational OHS requirements.

Closing date: 26 October 2026 at 10:00

Document effective date: May 2022

Document signed: 21 September 2026

Eskom Safety Officer: Priscilla Malepe

End User: Emanuel Netshivhulana

Project address: Gourikwa Power Station, Mossel Bay, N2 next to PatroSA Landfill site, 6511

Returnable documents: all completed, signed and submitted with the bid. Standard Eskom forms include the OHS plan, risk assessments, method statements, and the Section 37(2) agreement. The OHS plan must be approved by Eskom before work starts. No permanent repair works may proceed without written acceptance of the condition assessment report and proposed remedial measures. Bids must be submitted before the closing time; late submissions are disqualified.

The bid is evaluated on compliance with the OHS requirements and the technical scope. The contractor must develop and submit an OHS plan meeting Eskom's minimum requirements, including risk assessments, method statements, and safe work procedures. The contractor must comply with Eskom's Life-Saving Rules, substance abuse procedure, and all applicable legislation. The contractor must provide a Letter of Good Standing (COID) and ensure medical fitness of employees. The contractor must have a full-time health and safety officer and site supervisor. The contractor must obtain security clearance. Eskom reserves the right to terminate the contract for non-compliance with OHS requirements.

Scope of work:

• Detailed condition assessment of dams and associated concrete sumps
• Repair of exposed reinforcement, concrete spalling, joint movement, sealant distress, continuous concrete cracks along the dam, and defective joint sealants of the fuel tank bunds
• Berm extension at Gourikwa dams
• Inspection of the underground stormwater system
• Flushing of the underground drainage system

Dam condition assessment:

• Review as-built drawings, prepare inspection methodology, visual inspection of dam bases, sidewalls, joints, penetrations, and sumps
• Identify and map defects: cracking, spalling, delamination, honeycombing, joint displacement, surface deterioration
• Non-destructive testing: hammer tapping and Schmidt hammer test
• Assess joint sealants, waterstops, expansion joints
• Record and photograph defects, compile condition assessment report for Project Manager's acceptance
• Inspect subsoil drainage sump, unblock if necessary
• Report must be accepted before remedial works commence

Surface areas:

• Clean Water Dam: 3520 m²
• Dirty Water Dam: 5000 m²

Sealant distress:

• Isolation joints approximately 24.4 m apart, saw cut joints approximately 6.1 m apart
• Remove existing seals and foreign matter, cut out defective sealants and backer rods, grind substrates, install new closed-cell backer rod, reinstate with elastomeric fuel-resistant sealant
• Replace waterstops if compromised, re-seat expansion boards
• Sealants must resist hydrocarbons, intermittent immersion, UV exposure
• Propose sealant to Supervisor for approval before work

Crack repairs:

• Assess and classify cracks as structural/non-structural, moving/non-moving
• Inject low-viscosity epoxy, apply joint sealant after curing
• Cracks along joints cut to minimum 10 mm width and filled with sealant
• All cracks wider than 0.2 mm to be repaired
• For dry cracks: cut slot 20-30 mm wide, up to 50 mm deep, fill with resin
• Alternative: drill 10 mm holes 70-100 mm deep at 300 mm centres, angle 30-45°, inject resin

General concrete repairs:

• Break loose concrete, clean and treat corroded rebar, cast non-shrink structural repair mortar
• Saw-cut perimeter to 10 mm depth, remove to sound concrete, dovetail edges
• Saturate repair area, cure for 7 days (per manufacturer)
• Defects deeper than 100 mm: use micro concrete or replacement concrete

Fuel tank bunds:

• Four diesel tanks, each 15 050 mm diameter, bund size 31 300 x 52 300 mm
• Assess and replace all joint sealants, compatible with fuel oil
• Replace sealant between tank foundation and tank base

Tank-to-foundation interface:

• Inspect, remove, replace annular sealant for all fuel storage tanks
• Clean steel and concrete substrates, install bond breaker, apply fuel-resistant elastomeric sealant
• Submit proposed sealant, surface preparation, and installation methodology for Supervisor's acceptance before work

Repair materials:

• All materials must be accepted by Supervisor before use
• Bonding agent and repair mortar from same manufacturer for compatibility
• Store, prepare, and use per manufacturer's specifications
• Repair mortars must match or exceed grade of structural concrete
• Do not add water to extend pot life

Berm extension and erosion repairs:

• Extend existing berm to prevent erosion, keyed and benched into existing berm, minimum length 10 m per Drawing No. 0.85-4260
• Construct 0.5 m-high stable base of G5 material, clay layer compacted to minimum 93% Mod AASHTO
• Final layer of lightly compacted topsoil with local indigenous vegetation
• Profile berm to allow free stormwater drainage

Safe work procedures and method statements must be written for new jobs, changed tasks, or new equipment or substances. The contractor must provide guidance on how to execute tasks safely.

Quality requirements include detailed condition assessment of dams and sumps, repair of exposed reinforcement, concrete spalling, joint movement, sealant distress, continuous cracks, and defective joint sealants. The contractor must inspect underground stormwater systems and flush underground drainage. All repair materials must be accepted by the Supervisor before use. The condition assessment report must be accepted before remedial works commence.

Costing for OHS within the project: The contractor must include all costs for OHS compliance in the bid price. Waste disposal costs must be included in the contractor's pricing.

Legal compliance:

• Sign a Section 37(2) agreement with Eskom before work starts
• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
• Comply with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, National Environmental Management Act, National Road Traffic Act, and other applicable legislation
• Provide a Letter of Good Standing (COID)
• Comply with Eskom's Life-Saving Rules, including rule 4 (Be Sober) – zero tolerance for alcohol and drugs
• Follow Eskom's Substance Abuse Procedure (32-37)
• Comply with Eskom's SHEQ Policy
• Ensure employees have valid medical certificates of fitness
• Appoint a full-time health and safety officer and site supervisor
• Obtain security clearance as required by Eskom
• Comply with all requirements of ISO 45001

The contractor must comply with the OHS Act and Regulations, including signing a Section 37(2) agreement. Must develop and submit an OHS plan, risk assessments, method statements, and safe work procedures. Must comply with Eskom's Life-Saving Rules, substance abuse procedure (zero tolerance for alcohol and drugs), and all applicable legislation. Must provide a Letter of Good Standing (COID) and ensure medical fitness of employees. Must have a full-time health and safety officer and site supervisor. Must obtain security clearance. Eskom has the right to terminate the contract for non-compliance.

The contractor must comply with environmental legislation and Eskom's duty of care to the environment. Waste must be classified and disposed of at appropriate disposal sites. Use approved biodegradable, non-toxic degreasing agents. Collect wash water, emulsified oils, and residues and convey to oil-water separator or approved containment. Dispose of waste per site environmental procedures and applicable legislation.

The contractor must be competent to perform supervisory tasks. Training requirements include HIRA, incident investigation, supervisor training, authorised person and legal liability. Eskom has the right to terminate the contract for non-compliance with OHS requirements.

The contractor must comply with the OHS requirements and the technical scope. The OHS plan must be approved by Eskom before work starts. The condition assessment report must be accepted before remedial works proceed. Non-compliance with OHS requirements may lead to contract termination.

The works comprise inspection, maintenance, remedial repair, and construction works associated with pollution-control dams, fuel-containment infrastructure, underground stormwater drainage systems, erosion-control works, and hazardous-waste skip containment infrastructure at Gourikwa Power Station. The objective is to restore and maintain structural integrity, watertightness, environmental containment, and operational performance of the dirty-water management and fuel-containment infrastructure.

Returnable documents:

• NEC3 Form of Offer and Acceptance (Part C1.1): signed offer and acceptance, including the Schedule of Deviations.
• Schedule of Deviations: records any agreed deviations from the tender documents; only deviations listed here are valid.
• NEC3 Contract Data (Part C1.2): complete both Part One (Employer data) and Part Two (Contractor data) as required.
• Pricing Data (Part C2): Bill of Quantities under ECC3 Option B (re-measurement).
• Standard National Treasury forms (SBD/MBD) as listed in the returnable schedules, including SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim).
• Proof of CSD registration and a valid tax clearance (SARS TCS or tax pin).
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA) for all personnel.
• Completed Contract Data fields, bonds, guarantees, and insurance as required by the Contract Data.

Submission method: as per the tender data and returnable schedules; the extracted text does not specify the channel, address, or number of copies.

Disqualification risks:

• Failure to complete and sign all returnable documents.
• Submitting after the closing time.
• Failure to provide required securities, bonds, guarantees, or insurance within two weeks of receiving the completed contract agreement (constitutes repudiation).

Evaluation is under the PPPFA preference point system (80/20 or 90/10, exact split to be confirmed in the tender data).

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and hold a valid tax clearance.

Bidders must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993) and provide a valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA).

Personnel accessing the site must have a valid medical fitness certificate, police clearance (not older than 3 months), valid RSA ID or equivalent, and a valid driver's licence where applicable.

Bidders must comply with Eskom Supplier Quality Management Specification 240-105658000 (QM-58) and ISO 9001:2015.

No minimum qualifying score or specific evaluation split is stated in the extracted text; confirm from the full tender pack.

Scope of works at Gourikwa Power Station (near Mossel Bay, Western Cape):

• Detailed condition assessment of the Clean Water Dam and Dirty Water Dam after dewatering.
• Repair of concrete deterioration: spalling, delamination, exposed reinforcement, and cracking.
• Repair and replacement of joint movement, joint sealants, waterstops, and expansion-joint components.
• Repair and replacement of joint sealants within fuel-tank bunds.
• Replacement of sealant at tank-to-foundation interfaces.
• Cleaning and degreasing of the Clean Water Dam and Dirty Water Dam.
• Inspection, flushing, and cleaning of underground clean and dirty stormwater drainage systems.
• Extension of the existing berm and reinstatement of erosion-damaged areas north of the Clean Water Dam.
• Construction of a permanent impermeable hazardous-waste skip containment area (reinforced concrete slab, masonry bund walls, internal plaster, chemical-resistant epoxy coating, and low-point sump) to accommodate two 6 m³ skips.

Affected areas:

• Clean Water Dam: approx. 3 520 m² surface area.
• Dirty Water Dam: approx. 5 000 m² surface area.
• Gas 1 Tanks C and D and their bunds.
• OCGT Tanks A and B and their bunds.
• Associated underground clean and dirty stormwater drainage systems.
• Existing berm and erosion-affected areas north of the Clean Water Dam.
• Hazardous-waste skip containment work area.

Contract type: NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC3), Option B (re-measurement with Bill of Quantities).

Key management and compliance requirements:

• Attend project kick-off, implementation, specialist, and post-implementation meetings as convened.
• Maintain a document-management system and comply with Eskom documentation standards (240-86973501, 240-54179170, 32-644).
• Submit all contractual communications to the Project Manager in accordance with ECC clause 13.
• Comply with health and safety requirements: submit project-specific H&S plan, maintain H&S file, provide statutory appointments, valid Letter of Good Standing, medical certificates, complete site induction, and obtain permits.
• Access prerequisites: valid medical fitness certificate, police clearance (not older than 3 months), RSA ID, driver's licence, adherence to Eskom Life-Saving Rules, risk-based PPE, and valid COIDA letter. If working alone and not eligible for COIDA, provide a member benefit statement with minimum life and disability cover of R500,000.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and sign on/off the workers' register.
• Report incidents immediately, complete investigations within 7 days, and close out findings within stated timeframes.
• Comply with environmental legislation (NEMA, Waste Act, National Water Act) and submit an Environmental Management Plan within 14 calendar days after contract date.
• Submit activity-specific environmental Method Statements at least 14 calendar days before commencing high-risk activities.
• Provide bunded fuel storage (110% capacity) and impermeable surfaces for fuel-dispensing areas.
• Manage waste streams, prevent pollution, and dispose of waste at authorised facilities.
• Comply with ISO 9001:2015 and Eskom QM-58.
• Submit Quality Control Plans and Inspection and Test Plans for acceptance before work commences.
• Give at least 5 working days' notice of Witness Points and Hold Points; do not proceed past Hold Points until released.
• Submit programmes in Microsoft Project (.mpp) format with PDF copy.
• Provide as-built drawings, operating manuals, and maintenance schedules before Completion.
• Provide training and technology transfer as required.

Pricing under NEC3 ECC3 Option B (re-measurement): Bill of Quantities with rates and lump sums; quantities are remeasured from actual work completed in accordance with CESMM3.

Rates and prices are fully inclusive of all work, risks, liabilities, overheads, profit, and everything necessary.

No general provision for payment for materials on Site before incorporation; allowance may be made in rates or method-related charges.

Compensation events are valued using Defined Cost plus Fee unless otherwise agreed.

Retention may apply under Secondary Option X16; a Retention Money Guarantee may be provided in the specified pro forma form to avoid retention deductions.

Contractor must provide securities, bonds, guarantees, and proof of insurance as stated in the Contract Data, within two weeks of receiving the completed contract agreement.

No bid security, advance payment, or specific turnover thresholds are stated in the extracted text.

Mandatory registrations and documents:

• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration.
• Valid tax clearance (SARS TCS or tax pin).
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA) for all personnel.
• Compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993).
• B-BBEE compliance under the PPPFA 80/20 or 90/10 system (exact split to be confirmed in the tender data); submit SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) and SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest).
• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System compliance.
• Eskom Supplier Quality Management Specification 240-105658000 (QM-58).
• No CIDB grading is explicitly stated in the extracted text; confirm from the full tender pack.

The document is a list of tender returnables and a quality evaluation scorecard for the remedial repairs project at Gourikwa Power Station. It defines four categories of quality requirements, with Category 3 selected for this tender. The scorecard evaluates quality management system documentation, contract quality plans, and quality control plans.

Returnable documents:

• Form A must be completed and signed.
• Depending on the category selected, submit either a valid ISO 9001:2015 certificate (Option 1) or evidence of an operating QMS (Option 2) including QMS manual, quality policy, quality objectives, control of documented information, control of nonconforming outputs, nonconformity and corrective action, and internal audit documentation.
• Provide documented information for defined roles, responsibilities and authorities, and control of externally provided processes.
• Submit a draft Contract Quality Plan and QCP/ITP as per the scope of works.
• The document does not specify submission method, address, or closing time.

Quality evaluation is weighted across five sections:

• Section A (Quality Management System Requirements, ISO 9001:2015): weight 0.25. Bidders choose either Option 1 (valid ISO 9001 certificate) or Option 2 (evidence of QMS in operation). Option 2 requires a QMS manual, quality policy, quality objectives, control of documented information, control of nonconforming outputs, nonconformity and corrective action, and internal audit documentation.
• Section B (Evidence of QMS in operation): weight 0.25. Requires documented information for roles, responsibilities and authorities, control of externally provided processes, and optionally internal/external audit reports and management review records.
• Section C (Contract Quality Plan): weight 0.2. Requires a draft Contract Quality Plan specific to the scope of works.
• Section D (Quality Control Plan): weight 0.2. Requires a QCP/ITP as per scope of works.
• Section E (Additional requirements): weight 0.1. Requires Form A completed and signed, and any other requirements per scope.
• No minimum qualifying score is stated.

The tender is for remedial repairs to pollution control dams, fuel containment areas, and associated environmental containment infrastructure at Gourikwa Power Station. The document provided is a quality evaluation scorecard and returnables list; it does not contain detailed technical specifications, quantities, or locations beyond the project title.

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

Closing date: 26 October 2026 at 10:00 (from tender record).

No other dates (briefing, site visit, clarification deadlines) are stated in the document.

Returnable documents:

• SBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content) and Annex C (Local Content Declaration – Summary Schedule) are mandatory returnables.
• Valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or sworn affidavit/CIPC affidavit, proof of ownership/shareholding (preferably CIPC) with shareholding breakdown, certified ID copies of shareholders, and proof of disability where applicable.
• Completed SDL&I Strategy Setting Template (this document) with all sections filled in.
• B-BBEE Improvement or Retention Plan must be submitted within 30 days of signing the contract.
• SDL&I Implementation Schedule must be completed and returned to the SDL&I representative for acceptance 28 days after contract award.

Disqualification risks:

• Failure to meet the mandatory CIDB CSDG percentage (0.375% of the Acceptable Contract Amount) renders the tender non-responsive.
• Failure to meet objective criteria (local content thresholds, CIDB skills development) may lead to the second-ranked tenderer being recommended for award.
• Failure to provide preference point documentation does not disqualify, but the bidder scores 0 out of 10/20 for specific goals and may only score out of 90/80 for price.

Evaluation stages:

1. Price and specific goals: A maximum of 10/20 points may be awarded for the specific goal (B-BBEE status level). Points are added to price points and the total is rounded to two decimal places. Contract awarded to the highest total points per PPPFA.
2. B-BBEE preference points (specific goals) table:

• Level 1: 10 (90/10) / 20 (80/20)
• 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: 0/0

3. Objective criteria (designated sectors and CIDB skills development) are a condition for contract award. If not met, the second-ranked tenderer may be recommended for award.
4. SDL&I objectives do not form part of scoring but commitments become contractual obligations.

Scope of work: Provision of remedial repairs to the pollution control dams, fuel containment areas and associated environmental containment infrastructure at Gourikwa Gas Turbine Station.

Duration of the project: 18 months.

Designated sector: This commodity is a designated sector.

Local content thresholds (mandatory):

• Steel Products and Steel Components: 100%
• Cement: 100%

CIDB skills development:

• CIDB compulsory training is required.
• Construction Skills Development Goal (CSDG) percentage: 0.375% of the Acceptable Contract Amount.
• Description: 5 CE.
• Possible training initiative: Diploma/Equivalent Experiential training/work exposure for Civil Engineer, 12 months.

Reporting and monitoring:

• Suppliers must submit quarterly reports to Eskom in accordance with the Data Collection Template on compliance with SDL&I obligations.
• Eskom reviews reports within 30 days of receipt and notifies suppliers in writing if obligations not met.
• Suppliers must implement corrective measures before the next report, failing which retention clauses are invoked.
• Every contract is accompanied by an SDL&I Implementation Schedule, to be completed and returned to the SDL&I representative for acceptance 28 days after contract award.

Pricing format: Tender response must be separated into local and imported components as per the Price Schedule included with the tender documents. Local procurement content is total spending minus the imported component.

SDL&I penalty and performance security:

• Eskom will apply a penalty of 1.5% of the Contract Value for failure to meet SDL&I obligations.
• Eskom will retain 1.5% of every invoice (excluding VAT) as security for fulfilment of all SDL&I obligations.
• Retained amounts are released only upon fulfilment of all SDL&I obligations.

CSD registration: Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).

Tax compliance: Valid tax clearance (SARS TCS or tax pin) is required.

B-bbee:

• Valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or sworn affidavit/CIPC affidavit is a condition for contract award.
• EMEs (annual total revenue ≤ R10 million) may submit a sworn affidavit.
• QSEs (annual total revenue ≤ R50 million) must comply with all elements of the QSE scorecard relevant to their sector, unless at least 51% black-owned, in which case a sworn affidavit may be submitted.
• Entities with annual total revenue above R50 million must submit a valid B-BBEE certificate.
• B-BBEE improvement or retention plan must be submitted within 30 days of signing the contract.
• Level 4 bidders must achieve Level 3 by the end of the first year and improve one level each subsequent year.
• Levels 5–8 or non-compliant bidders must achieve Level 4 by the end of the first year and improve at least one level each year from the second year.

Local content:

• SBD 6.2 and Annex C are mandatory returnables.
• Local content thresholds: Steel Products and Steel Components 100%; Cement 100%.

CIDB:

• CIDB compulsory training is required.
• CSDG percentage: 0.375% of the Acceptable Contract Amount is a condition for contract award; failure renders the tender non-responsive.

Sworn affidavit validity:

• Affidavit must include: name of deponent as in ID and ID number; designation (director, owner, member); enterprise name as per CIPC and business address; percentage of black ownership, black female ownership, and designated group (or black beneficiaries for specialised enterprises per Statement 004); total revenue for the year under review and basis (audited financial statements or management accounts); financial year end; B-BBEE status level (only one); empowering supplier status (for QSEs, basis must be selected).
• Date signed by deponent and Commissioner of Oaths must be the same.
• Commissioner of Oaths cannot be an employee or ex officio of the enterprise.

Specific goals: A maximum of 10/20 points may be awarded for the specific goal. Points are added to price points and rounded to two decimals. Award to highest total points per PPPFA. B-BBEE status level points table: Level 1: 10 (90/10) / 20 (80/20); 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: 0/0. To claim preference points, tenderers must submit a valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or sworn affidavit/CIPC affidavit, proof of ownership/shareholding (preferably CIPC) with shareholding breakdown, certified ID copies of shareholders, and proof of disability where applicable. Failure to provide documentation does not disqualify but the tenderer may only score out of 90/80 for price and scores 0 out of 10/20 for specific goals.

SDL&I penalty and performance security:

• Penalty of 1.5% of Contract Value for failure to meet SDL&I obligations.
• Eskom retains 1.5% of every invoice (excluding VAT) as security for SDL&I obligations.
• Retained amounts released only upon fulfilment of all SDL&I obligations.

SDL&I Objectives in line with RDP Goals:

• Tenderers who complete and submit objectives but do not meet Eskom's targets will not be disqualified. SDL&I objectives do not form part of scoring but commitments become contractual obligations.
• Transformation – BBBEE Improvement or Retention Plan: Eskom encourages suppliers to improve B-BBEE rating. Tenderers must submit a B-BBEE improvement or retention plan within 30 days of signing the contract. Level 1 must maintain; Levels 2-3 may improve/maintain; Level 4 must achieve Level 3 by end of first year and improve one level each subsequent year; Levels 5-8 or non-compliant must achieve Level 4 by end of first year and improve at least one level each year from second year. A valid B-BBEE certificate or Sworn Affidavit is a condition for contract award. Exempted Micro Enterprises (revenue ≤ R10m) may submit Sworn Affidavit; Qualifying Small Enterprises (revenue ≤ R50m) must comply with QSE scorecard elements unless 51% Black owned; entities with revenue above R50m must submit a valid B-BBEE certificate.
• Local Procurement Content: refers to value added in South Africa by South African resources. Tender responses must separate local and imported components per the Price Schedule. Eskom target: 100%.
• Procurement spend on entities with minimum 51% black ownership: winning tenderer is encouraged to procure/spend on designated groups for indirect expenses and direct subcontractor spend. Eskom target for Black Owned: 4.0%.
• Jobs: Tenderers must submit proposals for type and number of jobs created and retained in South Africa as a direct result of the contract.

Objective criteria:

• Inclusion is not mandatory but is a condition for contract award. If not met, the second-ranked tenderer may be recommended for award.
• Designated sector: This commodity is a designated sector.
• Local content thresholds: Steel Products and Steel Components 100%; Cement 100%.
• SBD 6.2 Declaration Form and Annex C (Local Content Declaration – Summary Schedule) are mandatory returnables.
• CIDB skills development: CIDB compulsory training is required. Construction Skills Development Goal (CSDG) percentage is 0.375%. It is mandatory for the supplier to match Eskom's targets. CSDG Percentage: 0.375%; Description: 5 CE. Possible training initiatives: e.g., Diploma/Equivalent Experiential training/work exposure for Civil Engineer, 12 months. Failure to meet the CIDB CSDG mandatory % will render the tender non-responsive. Skills are a guideline; actual skills/trade type may be negotiated. Expenditure of 0.375% of the Acceptable Contract Amount in accordance with CIDB CSDG is a condition for contract award.

Section 1: Specific Goals

A maximum of 10/20 points may be awarded to a tenderer for the specific goal specified for the tender. The points scored for the specific goal must be added to the points scored for price and the total must be rounded off to the nearest two decimal places. Subject to section 2(1)(f) of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, the contract must be awarded to the tenderer scoring the highest points.

B-BBEE Status Level of Contributor points table (90/10 system / 80/20 system):

• 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 contributor: 0/0

NB: The following documents are required to claim preference points:

• Valid B-BBEE certificate issued by a SANAS accredited verification agency / sworn affidavit / CIPC affidavit
• Proof of ownership / shareholding (preferably CIPC documentation) inclusive of shareholding breakdown
• Certified ID copies of shareholder(s)
• Proof of Disability (where applicable)

Tenderer failing to provide documentation for the allocation of preference points will not be disqualified, but:

• May only score point out of 90/80 for price
• Scores 0 points out of 10/20 for specific goals

The tender is for remedial repairs to pollution control dams, fuel containment areas and associated environmental containment infrastructure at Gourikwa Power Station. The contract will be governed by the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract. The tender documents are provided free of charge. The tender is an open invitation to tender, and the tender must be for the whole of the contract.

Closing date and time: 26 October 2026 at 10h00

Compulsory clarification meeting: 07 October 2026 at 10h00, at Gourikwa Power Station. Attendance is mandatory; non-attendance leads to disqualification. Bidders must confirm attendance by 30 September 2026 at 12h00, stating company name, position and contact details of each attendee.

Clarification queries deadline: 5 working days before tender closing date.

Tender validity period: 12 weeks from closing date.

Eskom Representative (all queries and clarifications):

• Name: Lishka Gajoo
• Telephone: 021 941 5705
• Email: [email protected]

Procurement Manager:

• Name: Zodidi Mavume

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; no zip/condensed files. Upload per document max 500 MB, total submission max 4 GB. Documents must be uploaded under the folders Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other. All documents in PDF format; the price list must be in PDF and a copy in Word format. If resubmitting, only the latest version is accepted; previous submissions become null and void. Ensure the submission status is marked complete. Late tenders are not accepted.

Mandatory returnables at closing (disqualifiable if missing or unsigned):

• Annexure A – Authorisation Form (with certified copy of resolution/power of attorney as applicable)
• Annexure B – Acknowledgement Form
• Annexure C – Tenderer's Particulars
• Annexure D – Integrity Declaration Form (Supplier Integrity Pact)
• Annexure E – CPA Requirements for Local Goods/Services
• Annexure G1–G4 – SBD 6.2 Declaration Certificate for Local Production and Content (only if designated materials are included)
• Annexure H – SBD 1 Invitation to Bid (all tenderers, including foreign suppliers)
• Annexure J – SBD 4 Bidders Disclosure
• Attachment 1 – E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form
• Completed NEC3 Engineering Construction Contract (if not already in the pricing schedule)
• Completed pricing schedule (PDF)
• Proof of CSD registration (CSD number/CSD report)
• COIDA certificate of good standing or proof of application (South African tenderers)
• Safety and quality returnables: List of Tender Returnables_Cat 3, Form A_Cat 3, Supplier Quality Management Specification, Quality Control Plan or Inspection Test Plan (QCP/ITP) rev 2, CQP Template 2021, Annexure B – Eskom Acknowledgement Form for OHS Legal and Other Requirements, Annexure C1 – Tender Evaluation Template High Risk, OHS Specification
• Annual financial statements (latest approved, not draft) including background, signed director's report, signed auditor's/reviewer's/compiler's/accounting officer's report, statement of financial position, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity, statement of cash flows, notes to the financial statements; plus signed public interest score and ITA34C for current and previous years (for non-audited SA entities); for unincorporated JV/SPV, each partner must submit its own statements
• Technical Evaluation Criteria – Attachment 5

Returnables required at closing but non-disqualifiable (5 working days to rectify if incomplete):

• Annexure I – SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form (PPPFA 2022) – if not submitted, scored zero for Specific Goals
• Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for Specific Goals scoring)
• Tax clearance certificate (for foreign tenderers with SA footprint not on CSD, and local tenderers not providing SARS e-filing PIN or CSD number)
• Employment Equity compliance proof (for designated employers, SA tenderers)
• CIDB proof of grading (at closing or within 21 working days if agreed)

Returnables required prior to contract award:

• Valid proof of CIDB grading (if not already submitted)
• NEC or other contract, completed
• Any additional documents (ECSA/SACPCMP/CVs/permits/licenses) as applicable

Disqualification risks:

• Missing or unsigned mandatory returnables at closing
• Not attending the compulsory clarification meeting
• Submitting more than one tender (except as JV partner)
• Conflict of interest, restricted by National Treasury, on Tender Defaulters list, restricted by Eskom, or subcontracting 100% of the scope
• Tender signed by non-authorised person
• JV/consortium without joint and several liability clause

Evaluation stages:

1. Basic compliance – must meet eligibility criteria, submit complete tender (commercial, financial, technical), and submit mandatory returnables.
2. Functionality (technical) evaluation – minimum qualifying score: 70% or more to progress. Refer to Attachment 5 for criteria. Failure to meet threshold results in disqualification.
3. Price evaluation – prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for acceptable variations, compared on Net Present Value basis. Unconditional discounts considered; conditional discounts applied at payment. Price scored out of 80 points.
4. Specific Goals (B-BBEE) – scored out of 20 points under PPPFA 80/20 system. If evidence not submitted, bidder is not disqualified but scores 0 for that goal.
5. Ranking – total of Price + Specific Goals, ranked highest to lowest.

Contractual requirements (CSD registration, SHEQ, financial viability) are assessed after evaluation and ranking, not as evaluation criteria. Failure to meet them may render the tenderer non-responsive for award.

Scope: Remedial repairs to the pollution control dams, fuel containment areas and associated environmental containment infrastructure at Gourikwa Power Station.

Contract type: NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC).

CIDB grading: 5CE or higher (or JV with combined grading per CIDB regulations).

Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG): applicable, 0.375% of the contract value for CE class of works, as per the BOQ/Pricing schedule.

Quality requirements: Category 3 – must submit Supplier Quality Management Specification, Quality Control Plan or Inspection Test Plan (QCP/ITP) rev 2, and CQP Template 2021.

Safety requirements: OHS requirements for Gourikwa Power Station, including baseline risk assessment, OHS&Q Management Plan, Life-Saving Rules, PPE standard, substance abuse management, vehicle and driver safety procedure, and OHS risk assessment procedure.

Cataloguing: successful tenderer may be required to provide cataloguing information and label materials per Eskom specifications; pricing schedule must include a line item for cataloguing.

Quality requirements are Category 3. Bidders must submit the following with their tender: List of Tender Returnables_Cat 3, Form A_Cat 3, Supplier Quality Management Specification, Quality Control Plan or Inspection Test Plan (QCP/ITP) rev 2, and CQP Template 2021. These must be attached and submitted by tender closing date to expedite evaluation.

The pricing schedule/BOQ is provided as Attachment 4B. The completed pricing schedule must be submitted with the tender, in PDF format (and a copy in Word format). The pricing schedule must include a line item for cataloguing if required. Prices will be evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, and excluding contingencies. Unconditional discounts are considered for evaluation; conditional discounts are applied at payment. The CSDG percentage of 0.375% is included in the BOQ/Pricing schedule.

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.

Bid security: Not applicable.

Performance security: Not applicable.

Financial viability: Annual financial statements required (latest approved, not draft) – for the tendering company, not parent/holding. Must include background, signed director's report, signed auditor's/reviewer's/compiler's/accounting officer's report, statement of financial position, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity, statement of cash flows, notes to the financial statements. For non-audited SA entities: signed public interest score and ITA34C for current and previous years. For unincorporated JV/SPV, each partner must submit its own statements.

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

Mandatory:

• CSD registration (CSD number/CSD report) – required for all tenders.
• CIDB contractor grading 5CE or higher (or JV with combined grading per CIDB regulations). Proof of grading must be submitted at closing or within 21 working days if agreed.
• Tax clearance: certified copy required for foreign tenderers with SA footprint not on CSD, and local tenderers not providing SARS e-filing PIN or CSD number. Foreign suppliers with no SA footprint complete SBD 1 but no tax proof required.
• COIDA certificate of good standing or proof of application (South African tenderers).
• B-BBEE: valid certificate or sworn affidavit required for Specific Goals scoring (SBD 6.1).
• Employment Equity compliance proof for designated employers (SA tenderers).

Additional (assessed after evaluation, prior to award):

• SHEQ requirements
• Financial viability (financial statements)

Eligibility:

• Not under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies.
• Not on any international sanctions list.
• Not submit more than one tender (except as JV partner).
• No conflict of interest.
• Not restricted by National Treasury or on Tender Defaulters list.
• Not restricted by Eskom.
• Must not subcontract 100% of the scope.
• JV/consortium must have joint and several liability clause in agreement.

Safety requirements are extensive and include: OHS Requirements for Gourikwa Power Station, Annexure B – Acknowledgement Form for Eskom OHS legal and other requirements, Annexure C1 – Tender Evaluation Template High Risk, Baseline Risk Assessment, Occupational Health and Safety Incident Management Procedure, OHS&Q Management Plan, PPE Non-Compliance Memo, Management of Substance Abuse in the Workplace, Life-Saving Rules Standard, Vehicle and Driver Safety Management Procedure, Eskom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standard, and Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment Procedure. Bidders must comply with all these documents and submit the required safety returnables at tender closing.

The contract will be the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract. The successful tenderer must comply with the CIDB Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG) at 0.375% of the contract value for CE class of works. The recommended supplier must submit all required CSDG documentation (Annexure A-Targeted Enterprise Declaration Affidavit, Project Interim Report, Project Completion Report and Declaration) after contract award. Payment terms: 30 days for contracts below R50 million (incl. VAT), 60 days for contracts above R50 million (incl. VAT). Eskom reserves the right to negotiate with preferred bidders if prices are not market-related.

Functionality requirements are applicable. Bidders must score a minimum of 70% or more for the Functional Evaluation Criteria to progress to the next stage. Refer to Attachment 5 for the specific functionality requirements. Price is scored out of 80 points, and Specific Goals (B-BBEE) out of 20 points, using the 80/20 system. If a bidder fails to submit evidence for a Specific Goal, it is not disqualified but scores 0 for that goal. Contractual requirements (CSD, SHEQ, financial viability) are assessed after evaluation and ranking, not as evaluation criteria.

Eskom is committed to protecting the safety, health, and well-being of all employees and others in the workplace. To this end, Eskom has adopted an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Strategy and the Zero Harm value. Eskom acknowledges that substance abuse poses a threat to the business and is therefore entitled to take reasonable steps to ensure that persons who are intoxicated and/or under the influence of any substances are identified and prevented from entering or working on any Eskom premises and/or operating any of Eskom’s equipment or vehicles.

Bidders must comply with Eskom's Management of Substance Abuse in the Workplace procedure (32-37). This includes ensuring that employees, contractors, consultants, and visitors are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs while on duty or on Eskom premises. Bidders must also ensure their employees comply with requests for random or specific substance or alcohol screening or testing.

The procedure applies to all persons (Eskom employees, contractors and their employees, consultants, and visitors) while on duty or reporting for duty at any Eskom premises or work site, and to all employees who drive vehicles on Eskom business, operate equipment, or perform tasks on Eskom sites. The purpose is to comply with statutory requirements, provide a healthy and safe working environment, identify/control/prevent substance abuse, prevent losses and incidents, improve productivity, identify rehabilitation needs, prevent abuse of intoxicating substances, and encourage healthy lifestyles.

Rules for persons on Eskom premises: no access or duty if under the influence; no consumption of alcohol or drugs (unless prescribed); no improper/unlawful activity related to substances; obligation to inform line manager if using impairing medication; compliance with random or specific screening/testing; testing takes precedence over other activities; no leaving unit without permission; adverse inference for refusal/leaving; EAP services not a substitute for discipline. Screening may be done at any time by appointed testers/screeners; positive screening leads to immediate confirmation test; second test after 30 minutes; if above 0.000 mg/1000ml, person regarded as under the influence; if above legal limit, person must be fetched or stay until BAC below limit; no under-influence person permitted on premises or in control of vehicles/equipment; line manager ensures safe transport home; no remuneration for time not worked; positive results lead to disciplinary action for employees and transport arrangements for contractors/visitors. Also covers identification by observation (checklists for alcohol and drug abuse), pre-employment testing, compulsory testing, post-accident/incident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, random/ad hoc screening, return-to-work testing, and follow-up testing after discipline. Testing must be conducted confidentially, with calibrated equipment, and in accordance with legislation.

Breathalyser instruments must be portable, have a minimum measuring range of 0 to 1.50 mg/L or 0.000 to 0.300% BAC, operate in specified temperature/pressure/humidity conditions, comply with international standards, be ready within 30 seconds, reflect BAC, perform at least 500 tests from battery, use an electrochemical fuel cell specific to ethanol, be microprocessor-controlled, have automatic sampling with manual override, indicate operational readiness, and have an audible beep for adequate sample. Calibration and maintenance must follow manufacturer specifications, with registers maintained.

Eskom's OHS risk assessment procedure mandates a structured process for identifying, analysing, evaluating, and controlling workplace hazards. It applies to all Eskom operations and its contractors. Key elements include:

• Types of assessments: baseline (project and routine), issue-based (task-specific), continuous (toolbox talks, observations), and occupational hygiene HIRA.
• Risk rating: consequences scored 1 (no injuries) to 6 (multiple fatalities); likelihood scored A (highly unlikely) to E (unavoidable). Risk priority levels range from I (very high, immediate action) to IV (low, minor or no action).
• Control hierarchy: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE.
• Risk assessments must be reviewed every two years unless regulations specify otherwise.
• Contractors must submit a Contractor Baseline Risk Assessment (CBRA) as part of tender evaluation and before work starts.

The tenderer must complete and sign Form A to acknowledge and accept Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements as per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001 Standard.

Returnable documents:

• Form A (this form): completed and signed to acknowledge and accept Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001 Standard.

Bidders must complete and sign Form A to acknowledge and accept Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements as per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001 Standard. The applicable quality category is Category 3 (refer to clause 3.5.4 of 240-105658000). No other evaluation criteria are stated in the document.

Scope: remedial repairs to the pollution control dams, fuel containment areas and associated environmental containment infrastructure at Ankerlig Power Station (note: tender record title refers to Gourikwa Power Station).

Quality requirements: the tenderer must complete and sign Form A to acknowledge and accept Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements as per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001 Standard.

Quality category: Category 3 (refer to clause 3.5.4 of 240-105658000).

Post-contract award quality requirements apply: contract execution (clause 3.7.1), supplier quality performance monitoring (clause 3.7.2).

Standard conditions apply: Eskom rights of access (clause 3.8.1), rights to information (clause 3.8.2), preservation (clause 3.8.3), quality audits (clause 3.8.4), management of nonconformities (clause 3.8.5), special processes (clause 3.8.6).

ISO 9001 clauses 4 to 10 and quality principles 1 to 7 apply.

No specific compliance requirements (e.g., CSD registration, B-BBEE level, CIDB grading) are stated in the document.

The procurement is for remedial civil engineering works at Gourikwa Power Station, including:

• Remedial repairs to Clean & Dirty Water Dams.
• Remedial repairs to Fuel Tank Bunds.
• Construction of a Hazardous Waste Skips Containment Area.

The contractor must have proven experience and capability in: concrete rehabilitation, water-retaining structures, pollution control facilities, fuel containment systems, structural assessments, stormwater infrastructure rehabilitation, and bunding for waste management.

The evaluation will use mandatory and qualitative criteria as defined in the technical evaluation strategy.

Mandatory returnable: attendance at the compulsory site clarification meeting at Gourikwa Power Station. Failure to attend disqualifies the bid from further evaluation.

Returnable documents (as per the technical evaluation strategy):

• Work experience and referee list: five or more completed projects within the last five years, with completion or reference letters.
• Project-specific methodology for condition assessment, concrete repairs, berm construction and erosion protection, and waste skip bund construction.
• Project-specific Quality Control Plan covering all listed tasks.
• CVs and qualifications of key personnel: Construction Manager, Pr. Eng./Pr. Tech. Eng. Civil/Structural, Site Supervisor, and an organogram showing the construction team including SHEQ personnel.
• Feasible programme showing critical path, sequencing, hold points, resourcing plan, and duration.

Disqualification risks:

• Failure to attend the compulsory site clarification meeting.
• Not meeting the mandatory criteria.
• Unacceptable technical risks or exceptions as defined in the evaluation criteria.

Evaluation stages:

1. Mandatory criteria: attendance at the compulsory site clarification meeting at Gourikwa Power Station. Failure to attend results in disqualification.
2. Qualitative technical evaluation: weighted scoring system. Minimum threshold score of 70% to be considered technically acceptable.

Scoring table (per criterion):

• 5 = 100% compliant, no foreseen technical risks.
• 4 = 80% compliant with acceptable qualifications (acceptable risk, exceptions, or conditions).
• 2 = 40% non-compliant (unacceptable risks, exceptions, or conditions).
• 0 = 0% totally deficient or non-responsive.

Note: scores of 1 and 3 are not used.

Qualitative criteria and weights:

• Tenderer's Experience: 30%
• References of relevant work experience (100% of this criterion).
• Technical Approach & Methodology: 30%
• Condition Assessment Methodology (40%)
• Concrete Repair Methodology (40%)
• Berm Construction & Erosion Protection Methodology (10%)
• Waste Skip Bund Construction Methodology (10%)
• Quality Management: 10%
• Project-specific Quality Control Plan (100%)
• CVs and Qualifications of Key Personnel: 20%
• Construction Manager (30%)
• Pr. Eng./Pr. Tech. Eng. Civil/Structural (40%)
• Site Supervisor (20%)
• Organogram (10%)
• Programme & Resourcing: 10%
• Feasible programme with critical path, sequencing, hold points, resourcing plan, and duration (100%)

Scoring measures for experience (criterion 1.1):

• No projects or unrelated projects: 0
• Less than three relevant projects: 2
• Three to five relevant projects: 4
• More than five relevant projects: 5

Scoring measures for methodology (criteria 2.1–2.4):

• No method statement: 0
• Incomplete, partially detailed, major deviation: 2
• Detailed but minor deviation: 4
• Comprehensive, project-specific with risk controls, testing regimes, best-practice detailing: 5

Scoring measures for Quality Control Plan (criterion 3.1):

• No QCP or addresses none of relevant tasks: 0
• High-level QCP with major deviations: 2
• QCP with minor deviations, showing all activities, procedures, risks, intervention points: 4
• Detailed QCP addressing all tasks, inspections, intervention points, check sheets: 5

Scoring measures for key personnel:

• Construction Manager (criterion 4.1):
• CV missing or no proof of registration: 0
• Registered as candidate with SACPCMP: 2
• Professionally registered with SACPCMP, less than 3 years post-registration: 4
• Professionally registered with SACPCMP, more than 3 years post-registration: 5
• Pr. Eng./Pr. Tech. Eng. Civil/Structural (criterion 4.2):
• CV missing or no proof of registration: 0
• Registered as candidate with ECSA: 2
• Professionally registered with ECSA, less than 3 years post-registration: 4
• Professionally registered with ECSA, more than 3 years post-registration: 5
• Site Supervisor (criterion 4.3):
• No CV or resource not proposed: 0
• Less than 5 years' experience: 2
• 5 to 10 years' experience: 4
• More than 10 years' experience: 5
• Organogram (criterion 4.4):
• Not submitted: 0
• Submitted but structure not relevant to SOW: 2
• In line with SOW, shows links and direct reports: 4
• Shows all key personnel, roles, links, and direct reports: 5

Scoring measures for programme & resourcing (criterion 5.1):

• No programme or schedule: 0
• Partial deficiency or non-compliance: 2
• Partial deficiency and compliance: 4
• Complete compliance: 5

Acceptable technical risks:

• Clear, structured deviation list with minor deviations that do not affect performance, safety, or durability.
• Subcontracting non-critical or specialist portions (e.g., CCTV inspections), provided subcontractors are suitably qualified and managed.
• Minor sequencing or scheduling differences that do not impact overall duration or critical path.
• Subcontracting a consultant to conduct dam assessments.

Unacceptable technical risks:

• Lack of demonstrated experience in similar works by tenderer or key personnel.
• Method statements lacking detail, omitting critical activities, or presenting unsafe/impractical approaches.
• Programme not feasible, omitting critical activities, or underestimating durations and lead times.
• No ECSA registered engineering resource.

Acceptable exceptions/conditions:

• Clearly stated assumptions that do not conflict with Scope of Works and can be validated during due diligence.
• Alternative methods that achieve the same performance.

Unacceptable exceptions/conditions:

• Scheduling/programme errors, e.g., not indicating lead time for material to site.
• Alternative proposals submitted without sufficient technical justification.