Eskom Tender: BESS Decommissioning Cost Review in Gauteng

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Description

The appointment of consultants for review of the decommissioning costs and componentisation in terms of International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) for the rehabilitation of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) including the assessment, accounting and valuation of environmental provisions for Electric Vehicles, Solar PV and Microgrid containers within the Distribution Division for a period of 05 years.

What this tender is about

Eskom is inviting bids for the appointment of consultants to review decommissioning costs and componentisation in line with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). This tender covers the rehabilitation of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including the assessment, accounting, and valuation of environmental provisions for Electric Vehicles, Solar PV, and Microgrid containers within the Distribution Division. The contract will be for a period of five years. Key requirements include a review of environmental and IFRS compliance, cost assumptions, component coverage, and provision completeness. Bidders must also provide decommissioning plans and support audit engagements. Submissions are to be made electronically via the Eskom eTendering system by the closing date of 17 September 2026.

Scope of work

• Review decommissioning costs and componentisation for BESS rehabilitation, including assessment, accounting, and valuation of environmental provisions for Electric Vehicles, Solar PV, and Microgrid containers.
• Assess environmental and IFRS compliance for BESS, Electric Vehicles, Microgrid Containers, and Solar PV Rooftops, providing an opinion on implications.
• Review costing assumptions for decommissioning and rehabilitation activities, including quantities, rates, and benchmarks for BESS, EVs, Microgrids, and Solar PV.
• Develop decommissioning plans and conduct risk assessments for BESS, Electric Vehicles, Microgrid Containers, and Solar PV Rooftops.
• Provide accounting support for IFRS implications related to decommissioning and rehabilitation, including advice on augmentation, depreciation, and componentisation.

Important requirements

• Tenderers must acknowledge Eskom's SHE rules and requirements by signing Annexure B.(REVISED BESS Environmental Require..., section start)
• An Environmental Management Plan must be submitted, addressing waste management, environmental aspects, induction procedures, incident management, emergency planning, compliance, and communication.(REVISED BESS Environmental Require..., section start)
• Proof of relevant Environmental competency degree qualifications or certificates, and professional registration for the environmental manager/officer is required.(REVISED BESS Environmental Require..., section start)
• A signed Environmental (or SHE/SHEQ) policy by the Company Owner/CEO/MD demonstrating commitment to compliance and duty of care is mandatory.(REVISED BESS Environmental Require..., section start)
• Tenderers must submit an ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Standard certificate.(REVISED BESS Environmental Require..., section start)

How to submit

• Tender documents must be uploaded electronically via the Eskom eTendering system. Ensure all required documents are uploaded under the correct categories. A file size cannot exceed 50MB, and the total size of all uploaded files should not exceed 900MB. Final submission must be completed before the...

What is in the documents

• REVISED BESS Environmental Requirements.docx

  This document outlines the environmental requirements for the tender, including pre-requisites, environmental management plans, competency requirements, and policies. It also details specific criteria for ISO 14001 certification.

• Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Vendors Template -.docx

  This template details the terms and conditions for confidentiality agreements between Eskom and suppliers regarding project information. It covers the definition of confidential information, disclosure restrictions, and the term of the agreement.

• E-tendering Help Manual for supplier - 27 January 2025 (1).docx

  This manual provides instructions for suppliers on how to use the Eskom eTendering system, including registration, uploading documents, and managing submissions. It details the process for submitting tender documents electronically.

• Price List for BESS contract 050226 v5.xlsx

  This document details the scope of work for consultants, breaking down activities into workstreams such as environmental and IFRS compliance review, costing assumptions, component coverage, and provision completeness for BESS and other related assets. It also includes a price...

Tender documents (14)

• PDFSDLI Strategy Doc BIDDERS TEMPLATE The Review of the decommissioning costs relating to the rehab of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).pdf
• PDFREVISED BESS Environmental Requirements.pdf
• PDF240-105658000 Supplier Quality Management Specification (3).pdf
• DOCNon-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Vendors Template -.docx
• PDF20251110_ Form A Cat4_end of life environmental evaluation on BESS.pdf
• DOCE-tendering Help Manual for supplier - 27 January 2025 (1).docx
• and 8 more

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