# 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 YEARS > This tender closed on 2026-08-07. - **Reference:** E3223DXGOU - **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:** 2026-08-07 12:00 SAST - **Sectors:** [Specialised construction](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F43.md) ## Summary #### 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. ## Description 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 YEARS 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 YEARS Documents available from: 20 July 2026 Site Meeting: Yes Municipality: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan ## Documents - Tender documents (29 files).zip - 240-109253302 \_ Quality Control Plan or Inspection Test Plan (QCP or ITP) Rev 2.docx..docx - 240-68099512 Form A 2020 Cat-2 Rev 8.docx..docx - 240-109253698 CQP Template Rev 3.docx..docx - SDL&I Undertaking Major Distribution rev 1.pdf..pdf - Eskom General Conditions of Purchase.pdf..pdf - SHE Spec (1).pdf..pdf - E-tendering Help Manual for supplier - 27 January 2025 (G20 Logo).pdf..pdf - Annex-d\_Imports Declaration-Supporting schedule to Annex C.pdf..pdf - 240-105658000 Supplier Quality Management Specification (3).pdf..pdf - Technical Evaluation Criteria for Major reticulation contractors.pdf..pdf - Environmental Spec for Major reticulation\_2024.pdf..pdf - Annex-e\_Local Content Declaration-Supporting Schedule to Annex C.pdf..pdf - NEC ECC\_Major DX Networks Enquiry Contract\_2026.pdf..pdf - Annex-c\_Local content Declaration-Summary Schedule - Copy.pdf..pdf - E-Tenderers E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form - 27 January 2025 (G20 Logo).pdf..pdf - Annexure B.pdf..pdf - Eskom\_Supplier\_Integrity\_Pact\_-\_02\_June\_2023.pdf..pdf - Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Major Retic.pdf..pdf - Eskom\_-\_Standard\_Conditions\_of\_Tender\_-\_30\_January\_2025\_(G20\_Logo).pdf..pdf - Evaluation criteria.pdf..pdf - Major Distribution SBD 6.2 local content certificate.pdf..pdf - Major Reticulation Standard BOQ Appendix 1\_April2026 0.0.xls..xls - 240-12248652 Category2- List of Tender Returnables Documents Rev 6.xlsx..xlsx Documents download with a free BidWunder account. ## Published on - [Eskom Tender Bulletin](https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za/tender/95708) - [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-provision-of-reticulation-projects-major-for-contractors-within-gauteng-clus-5c25bebb