# The Establishment of an Enabling Agreement with a Panel of 20 Contractors for the Provision of Supervision, Labour, Plant, Equipment, Material (except the big five (Poles, Transformers, Meters, Conductor and Cable) and Transport (as it will be required and authorized in specific circumstance) for Reticulation projects in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Operating Unit, Central East Cluster on an “as and when” required basis for a period of Thirty-Six (36) months. > This tender closed on 2026-09-14. - **Reference:** E3262DXKZN - **Issuer:** [Eskom Holdings SOC Limited Gauteng](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eskom-holdings-soc-limited-gauteng.md) - **Region:** National - **Type:** Open tender - **Closing date:** 2026-09-14 12:00 SAST - **Sectors:** [Specialised construction](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F43.md) ## Summary #### Overview **The Establishment of an Enabling Agreement with a Panel of 20 Contractors for the Provision of Supervision, Labour, Plant, Equipment, Material (except the big five) and Transport for Reticulation projects in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Operating Unit, Central East Cluster on an “as and when” basis for 36 months.** This is a Construction Tender by Eskom for a panel to service Reticulation works in the eThekwini area, with a non-compulsory clarification meeting and an electronic tender process via Eskom E-tendering. Closing is 14 Sep 2026, 10:00, and tender validity is 82 days. #### Requirements - Eligibility and compliance - Must price all items in the BOQ; partial bids disqualified - No 100% subcontracting; joint ventures must establish joint and several liability - No conflicts of interest; nationality/restrictions per Tender Data - Documentation: complete SBD forms and Annexures A–K as listed in the ITT (including SBD 1, 4, 6.1, 6.2, local-content declarations G1–G4) - Local content and SDL&I requirements (Annexures C–E; G1–G4) - Quality, safety, and environmental standards: Supplier Quality Management Specification ISO 9001 requirement; Quality Plan/ITP (QCP/ITP); OH&S compliance; SDL&I and safety folders - Supplier Integrity Pact and related ethics declarations - Designated sector/local-content considerations may apply per circulars (e.g., cement-sector circulars cited in supporting docs) (References: Invitation to Tender ITT packages, Annexures A–K; Eskom Standard Conditions of Tender Rev 12; Supplier Quality Management Spec 240-105658000; QCP/ITP forms) #### How to Apply - Submission deadline: 31 August 2026, 10:00 (documented in ITT) - Submission method: electronically via Eskom E-tendering site; upload into folders Commercial and Financial, Technical, SDL&I, Safety, Environmental, Quality; BOQ must be PDF - Documents to submit: all Annexures (A–K), SBD forms, Commercial/Technical/SDL&I/Safety/Environmental/Quality dossiers - Pre-qualifications/registrations: follow Eskom’s eligibility rules; ensure CIDB/tax/registrations as applicable; may involve local-content documentation - Clarification/Briefing: non-compulsory clarification meeting 12 August 2026 (MS Teams) - Where to obtain documents: via Eskom Tender Bulletin and Eskom E-tendering portal (ETendering) Notes: The ITT and related packs include detailed scope (MV/LV reticulation works, excavations, stringing, earthing, mini-substations), along with mandatory and supplementary forms (e.g., Annexures, SBDs, SDL&I, QCP/ITP). Refer to the Invitation to Tender document (E3262DXKZNOU Retic Panel) and the Technical Pack Structure Part 2 for structure and evidence requirements. ## Description The Establishment of an Enabling Agreement with a Panel of 20 Contractors for the Provision of Supervision, Labour, Plant, Equipment, Material (except the big five (Poles, Transformers, Meters, Conductor and Cable) and Transport (as it will be required and authorized in specific circumstance) for Reticulation projects in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Operating Unit, Central East Cluster on an “as and when” required basis for a period of Thirty-Six (36) months. The Establishment of an Enabling Agreement with a Panel of 20 Contractors for the Provision of Supervision, Labour, Plant, Equipment, Material (except the big five (Poles, Transformers, Meters, Conductor and Cable) and Transport (as it will be required and authorized in specific circumstance) for Reticulation projects in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Operating Unit, Central East Cluster on an “as and when” required basis for a period of Thirty-Six (36) months. Documents available from: 31 July 2026 Site Meeting: Yes Municipality: eThekwini Municipality Metropolitan ## Documents - Tender documents (57 files).zip - Requirements for Financial Evaluation 6 Aug 2024.pdf..pdf - Example on how to complete a QSE Sworn Affidavit.pdf..pdf - KEY Elements when completing a Sworn Affidavit.pdf..pdf - E-tendering Help Manual for supplier - 27 January 2025.pdf..pdf - Environmental Tender Evaluation and Scoring Card High risk New Retic Panel Contract.pdf..pdf - E3262DXKZNOU-RETICULATION BLANK BOQ.pdf..pdf - Bidders Document - Reticulation.pdf..pdf - Example on how to complete an EME Sworn Affidavit.pdf..pdf - Technical Pack Structure Part 2 - KZN Major Reticulation Works - Technical Pack Rev 1.1.pdf..pdf - BEE\_Affidavit-QSE-Gen.pdf..pdf - Annexure E.pdf..pdf - National Treasury Designated Sectors Circular No 10 of 2019-2020-Electrical Cable Products.pdf..pdf - E3262DXKZNOU-SCOPE OF WORKS- RETICULATION PROJECTS.pdf..pdf - Circular No 1 of 2019\_20 Plastic Pipes.pdf..pdf - Eskom Supplier Integrity Pact.pdf..pdf - 240-105658000 Supplier Quality Management Specification (3).pdf..pdf - Designated Sectors Circular No 1 of 2021-2022 - Cement.pdf..pdf - 240-68099512 Form A\_Cat 3\_ Rev 9.pdf..pdf - Eskom\_-\_Standard\_Conditions\_of\_Tender\_-\_30\_January\_2025.pdf..pdf - 240-109253302 \_ Quality Control Plan or Inspection Test Plan (QCP or ITP) rev 2.pdf..pdf - E3262DXKZNOU-NEC3 (ECC)- RETICULATION PANEL CONTRACT.pdf..pdf - Annexure D.pdf..pdf - TEC\_Major\_Reticulation\_Works Rev 1.02.pdf..pdf - SHE Specification-Retic Major Projects.pdf..pdf - Retic Major Tender Safety Requirements.pdf..pdf - Annexure C.pdf..pdf - E3262DXKZNOU- Preliminaries and General Directive 240-152631319-DX.pdf..pdf - 240-109253698 CQP Template 2021.pdf..pdf - NATIONAL TREASURY DESIGNATED SECTORS REVISED CIRCULAR NUMBER 1 OF 20202021-LINE HARDWARE.pdf..pdf - SDL& I Check list 2.pdf..pdf - Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Vendors - Retic Panel Contract.pdf..pdf - IP-guideline.pdf..pdf - 240-12248652\_List of Tender Returnables\_Cat 3\_ Rev 7.pdf..pdf - Annexure B-Acknowledgement Form for Eskom SHE Rules and other Requirements.pdf..pdf - E3262DXKZNOU-INVITATION TO TENDER(ITT).pdf..pdf - BRA-Retic Panel 2026.xlsx..xlsx - E3262DXKZNOU- RETICULATION BLANK BOQ.xlsx..xlsx Documents download with a free BidWunder account. ## Published on - [Eskom Tender Bulletin](https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za/tender/95832) - [CIDB i-Tender Register](https://registers.cidb.org.za/PublicTenders/TenderSearch) - [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za) More open tenders: https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders.md --- > Source: https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/the-establishment-of-an-enabling-agreement-with-a-panel-of-20-contractors-for-th-a1e076be