Salvage Tenders

The bid notice states that Eskom must receive the complete original tender and one complete hard copy of the original tender by no later than the closing date and time for tender submission. For e-tendering, the tenderer must upload and finalize the tender via the Eskom tender bulletin site on the Eskom e-tendering page by no later than the closing date and time for tender submission. Proof of posting or courier delivery does not equate to proof of delivery. Eskom will not accept a tender submitted by email unless stated otherwise in the tender data. The e-tendering system will not allow tenderers to change, finalize, and submit their submission after the closing date and time for tender submission. No late tender will be accepted.

The bid notice states that Eskom will evaluate the price in accordance with the criteria/requirements in the tender data. Factors such as CPA, forex, commodity exposure, unconditional discounts, technical adjustment, PV, and forecasted rates of invoicing are taken into account when determining the evaluation price. Eskom will score the BBBEE level as stated on the CSD report or as per certificate/affidavit provided. The bid notice also mentions that a contract may be awarded to a tenderer that did not score the highest points only in accordance with section 21(f) of the preferential procurement policy framework act, **** Eskom intends to apply objective criteria envisaged in section 21(f), Eskom must stipulate the objective criteria in the invitation to tender. Functionality and any element of the BBBEE scorecard may not be used as objective criteria.

The bid notice states that tenderers shall comply with the following obligations when submitting a tender: submit a tender only if the tenderer complies with the eligibility criteria stated in the tender data and the tenderer, or any of its principals, is not under any restriction to do business with Eskom or state-owned companies. Tenderers that Eskom finds to be ineligible will be disqualified. Tenderers are not permitted to subcontract 100% of the scope of work (SOW). Any tender that is based on 100% subcontracting will be deemed ineligible and will be disqualified. Tenderers are required to provide proof to the satisfaction of Eskom that safety, health, environmental and quality (SHEQ) systems, policies and capabilities are in place at the closing date and time for tender submission stipulated in the invitation to tender and/or contract award. Where the tender data has stipulated CIDB gradings as a qualification criterion, tenderers are required to be registered with the Construction Industry Development Board at the closing date and time for submission of tenders or to be capable of being so registered within twenty-one (21) working days from the closing date and time for submission of tenders. Where CIDB is applicable, proof of registration on CIDB is mandatory at the closing date and time for tender submission.

The bid notice states that tenderers must attend a site visit and/or clarification meeting that is stipulated as being compulsory in order to familiarise themselves with the proposed work, services, supply, location or similar. Failure to attend a clarification meeting or site visit that is identified as compulsory will result in disqualification from participation. Details of the meetings are stated in the tender data.

The bid notice states that he submission of safe disposal certificates will be a prerequisite for the processing of payment certificates.

The bid notice states that quotations will be evaluated in terms of preferential procurement regulations, 2022, preferential procurement policy of council. and The **** preference point system is applicable to invitations to tender.

The bid notice states that he contractor must be registered with the construction industry development board cidb. Minimum cidb grading: 1ce or higher civil engineering works, as the work involves minor construction andretaining structures. A valid cidb certificate must be submitted with the quotation. and he contractor must demonstrate experience in similar work. The following must be submitted: at least two 2 practical completion certificates or reference letters for similar work such as: fence installation or repairs retaining wall retaining block installation minor civil construction works.

The bid notice states that law enforcement will conduct regular inspections and noncompliant contractors will be fined. and if the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in addition to any other remedy it may have a disqualify the person from the tendering process b recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a result of that persons conduct c cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a result of having to make less favourable arrangements due to such cancellation d recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and directors, or only the shareholders and directors who acted on a fraudulent basis, be restricted from obtaining business from any organ of state for a period not exceeding 10 years, after the audi alteram partem hear the other side rule has been applied and e forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.

The bid notice states that a compulsory site meeting will be scheduled for all interested contractors prior to the submission of quotations. and only contractors who attend the compulsory site meeting and sign the official attendance register will be eligible to submit a quotation. Contractors who fail to attend the site meeting will not be considered for appointment.