THE PROVISION OF RETICULATION PROJECTS (MAJOR) FOR CONTRACTORS WITHIN GAUTENG CLUSTER TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE CONTRACTS ON “AN AS AND WHEN REQUIRED” BASIS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARSClosed

Overview

Procurement of major reticulation distribution works in the Gauteng cluster on an as-needed basis for a three-year period, open to qualified construction contractors with reticulation infrastructure experience. Site briefing is required; the tender is issued by Eskom for the City of Johannesburg metropolitan area.

Document context: Standard tender terms, safety and quality requirements, and SDL&I commitments are incorporated (see Eskom Standard Conditions of Tender; SHE Spec; SDL&I Undertaking).

Requirements

• Eligibility: comply with Tender Data; not under any restricted status to do business with Eskom; 100% subcontracting not allowed.
• Quality management: ISO 9001 certification (Category 2 returnables) and a Supplier Quality Management specification requirement.
• Health, Safety & Environment: adherence to Eskom SHE rules; sign Annex B acknowledging SHE requirements; risk assessments, safe work procedures, and on-site safety measures.
• SDL&I commitments: comply with six elements (B-BBEE, Localisation, Industrialisation, Skills Development, Job Creation, Supplier Development) for the contract duration.
• Pre-qualification/Registers: relevant pre-qualifications and registrations as per Eskom policy (e.g., tender evaluation and project controls; CIDB and other registrations typically referenced in tender data).
• Documentation to manage quality: Contract Quality Plan (CQP) and Quality Control Plan/Inspection Test Plan (QCP/ITP) as part of pre/post-contract quality management.
• Pricing framework: Major Reticulation BOQ Appendix with unit rates and price per connection; conforming to the BoQ structure.

Key reference documents: Eskom Standard Conditions of Tender; SHE SPEC (Major reticulation); Supplier Quality Management Spec; QCP/ITP templates; Annexure B (SHE acknowledgment); Major Reticulation BOQ Appendix 1 (pricing).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: by 07 August 2026 at 10:00 (closing date/time).
• Submission method: electronic via Eskom Tender Bulletin site (E-tendering); paper submissions may be required per Tender Data; ensure finalization before closing (paper copies if specified). See Eskom Standard Conditions of Tender.
• Documents to complete/submit: complete original tender + one copy; Acknowledgement Form; mandatory tender returnables; QMS-related documentation (ISO 9001), QCP/ITP templates; Annex B SHE acknowledgement; pricing schedules (BOQ Appendix); any format required by the tender data.
• Required registrations/pre-qualifications: comply with Eskom eligibility and procurement policies; e-tender registration and access via Eskom portal; standard registrations (e.g., CIDB/TAX) as per Tender Data and policy.
• Briefing session: Site meeting is part of the process (check tender data for date/venue).
• Where to obtain bid documents: documents are available from Eskom’s Tender Bulletin/NT e-Tender Portal (and from the tender pack provided with this tender); reference materials include the Tender Documents bundle and related annexures (e.g., Tender Conditions, SHE spec, QMS/ITP templates).

Documents referenced include: Eskom Standard Conditions of Tender; SHE Spec (SHE Spec); Major Reticulation BOQ Appendix; 240-105658000 Supplier Quality Management Specification; TE-GAU Technical Evaluation Criteria; Annexure B; QCP/ITP templates.