Abnormal Load Escorting and Security Specification “as and when” Required Basis for a period of 60 monthsClosed

Overview

Eskom invites bids for Abnormal Load Escorting and Security Specification on an “as and when” basis for a 60-month period. The contract targets multi-axle abnormal-load movements and requires appointment of a minimum of two and a maximum of four suppliers to support projects; submissions are electronic via Eskom e-tendering, with a non-mandatory briefing on MS Teams. (see Invitation to Tender and SOW documents)

Requirements

• PSIRA registration for guards; CEO/Owner PSIRA; level C and E certifications; sufficient certificates per the team.
• Minimum fleet: 10 escort vehicles; fleet age <2 years; company name registered vehicles; maintenance logbooks not older than 12 months; comprehensive vehicle insurance and public liability insurance for the abnormal load.
• Evidence: properly branded, compliant escort vehicles; portfolio of evidence or references from previous projects.
• Technical compliance: adherence to TRH11 guidelines and vendor’s safety procedures; capability to collect/transport permits and coordinate with authorities.
• Additional: basic SHEQ/OSH compliance; supplier to develop a SHEQ plan; local development and BBBEE considerations (Annexure K).

Notes: No alternative tenders allowed; basic eligibility, complete tender submission, and mandatory returnables by deadlines are required. (see Tender Data, Technical Evaluation, and Supplier Development Annexure)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 14 July 2026 at 11:00 (electronic via Eskom E-tendering). If resubmitting, latest version prevails. (see ITT)
• Submission method: upload PDFs (max 500 MB per document; total up to 4 GB); price list in PDF and Excel.
• Documents to submit: complete Commercial, Technical, and Financial information plus mandatory returnables (SBD forms, Pricing Schedule, etc.). (see Annexures A–J)
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: CIDB registration and tax status checks; supplier pre-qualification via e-tendering help materials.
• Briefing: non-mandatory clarification meeting on 29 June 2026 at 10:00 via Microsoft Teams. (see ITT)
• Where to obtain bid documents: documents are contained in the tender package; queries via Eskom Rep (Bella Mabunda). (see ITT; contact details in Tender Data)
• Clarifications: queries due 10 working days before the closing date. (see Tender Data)

Documents referenced (for exact detail): Invitation to Tender (PDF), SOW (SOW_abnormal load escorting and security...), Contractor SHEQ Specification (6020915), Technical Evaluation (security and escorts.pdf), Annexure K (SDL&I), Pricing Schedule (pricing.pdf).