# The appointment of independent assurance services for audit predetermined objectives and sustainability assurance over a period of two (2) years for Eskom Distribution Division.

- **Reference:** E3742DXMWPRM
- **Issuer:** [Eskom - Distribution](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eskom-distribution.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-10-27
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-06 10:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-11-02 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Legal and accounting](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M69.md), [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The appointment of independent assurance services for Audit Predetermined Objectives (AoPO) and Sustainability Assurance for Eskom Distribution Division, for two years.** This is a professional services tender likely aimed at audit, assurance, governance, and sustainability reporting specialists. Bid teams should have audit/assurance credentials (CA(SA) or equivalent) and capabilities in data analytics, IT security, and KPI/data governance. Familiarity with ESOm IT security and confidentiality requirements and with NEC3/PSC-type contracts is advantageous. (Invit. to Tender AoPO; Annexes A–J) 

#### Requirements
- Eligibility: meet Tender Data; not restricted from Eskom/State-Owned Companies; not nationality sanction-listed; no more than one tender; no conflicts of interest; JV/consortia allowed only as specified. 
- Documentation: complete tender with technical, commercial, financial info; mandatory returnables; SBD forms (SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1, SBD6.2), Annexures A–J; Tax Evaluation questionnaire; pricing in PDF and Excel; NEC3 PSC3 contract data. 
- Evaluation: team qualifications (CA(SA) or equivalent; specialists in assurance/governance; data analytics; engineering if relevant); specific goals up to 20 points; price up to 80 points; BBEE points; overall ranking on 80/20 scheme. Functionality requirements attached. 
- Other: 120-day tender validity; non-compulsory clarification/briefing; site/clarification process; safeguarding of confidential KPI data and IT security risk controls as described in PSC3 contract data. (PSC3 contract text and AoPO evaluation file in attachments) 

#### How to Apply
- Deadline: 06 November 2026 at 10:00 (closing date/time; note this differs from metadata’s 08:00 in some views). Submissions via Eskom E-tendering portal. (Invitation to Tender AoPO) 
- Briefing/Clarifications: non-compulsory session on 02 November 2026 at 13:00 via Microsoft Teams; attendance must be confirmed by 30 October 2026. (Invitation to Tender AoPO) 
- Submission method: electronic upload to Eskom Tender Bulletin / E-tendering site; documents in PDF (max per file 50 MB) with price list in PDF and Excel; no hard copies; avoid zip files; ensure submission status shows complete. (AoPO ITT) 
- Documents to submit: completed SBD forms (1, 4, 6.1, 6.2) and related Annexures A–J, Tax questionnaire, NEC3 PSC3 contract data, and Pricing Schedule/BOQ. (AoPO Annexures) 
- Where to obtain documents: Eskom E-tendering portal; related contract data in the Professional Services Contract (PSC3) document. (Invitation to Tender AoPO; Professional Servicess contract.pdf) 
- Pre-qualifications: CIDB and specific pre-qual regimes are referenced as N/A or not required in the PSC3 tender data. (PSC3 data annexes)

## Description

The appointment of independent assurance services for audit predetermined objectives and sustainability assurance over a period of two (2) years for Eskom Distribution Division.

The appointment of independent assurance services for audit predetermined objectives and sustainability assurance over a period of two (2) years for Eskom Distribution Division.

Tender Office Location: E-tendering

## Documents

- Tender documents (6 files).zip
- OHS Tender Evaluation Template low risk work AoPO Auditors.docx..docx
- Professional Servicess contract.pdf..pdf
- Annexure B\_ Acknowledgement Form.pdf..pdf
- AoPO and Sustainability Technical Evaluation v1 081026 pdf signed.pdf..pdf
- Invitation to Tender - AoPO - Approved.pdf..pdf
- BRA\_ rev 1 - AOPO1.xlsx..xlsx
- OHS Tender Evaluation Template low risk work AoPO Auditors.docx
- Annexure B\_ Acknowledgement Form.pdf
- Invitation to Tender - AoPO - Approved.pdf
- Professional Servicess contract.pdf
- AoPO and Sustainability Technical Evaluation v1 081026 pdf signed.pdf
- BRA\_ rev 1 - AOPO1.xlsx

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- [Eskom Tender Bulletin](https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za/tender/96722)

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