Eskom Tender: Alien Invader Species Management in Mpumalanga

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Description

ALIEN INVADER SPECIES MONITORING, CONTROL AND ERADICATION AT HENDRINA POWER STATION FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS.

What this tender is about

Eskom is inviting bids for the monitoring, control, and eradication of alien invasive species at Hendrina Power Station. This contract is for a period of five years. Bidders are required to submit their proposals by the closing date of 6 October 2026. A compulsory briefing session will be held on 23 September 2026. The delivery location for any related services or materials is 1 Impala Road, Pullens Hope, 1096. This is an open tender process. Interested parties should review all provided documentation carefully to understand the full scope of work, requirements, and submission guidelines.

Scope of work

• Monitoring, control, and eradication of alien invasive species at Hendrina Power Station.
• The service is required for a duration of 5 years.
• Specific tasks include site establishment, de-establishment, safety requirements, transport, use of equipment like brush cutters and chainsaws, and personnel such as site supervisors, horticulturists, and pest control operators.(BOQ Invasive Species.xlsx, sheet Bill)
• Control methods may involve mechanical, manual, chemical, biological, and biomass treatments.(BOQ Invasive Species.xlsx, sheet Bill)
• Specific plant species to be managed include Acacia mearnsii, Arundo Donax, Casuarina equisetifolia, Cestrum laevigatum, Cirsium Vulgare, Cortaderia selloana, Nasturtium Officinale, Nicotiana glauca, Pinus patula, Tamarix ramosissima, and Verbena bonariensis, among others.(BOQ Invasive Species.xlsx, sheet Bill)

Important requirements

• Suppliers must adhere to Eskom's OHS legal and other requirements, including Eskom contractor Health and Safety requirements standards 32-136, OHS specifications, the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, and the Compensation for Occupational Diseases and Illnesses Act 130 of 1993.(ANNEXURE B.docx, section start)
• Suppliers must ensure all employees undergo relevant Eskom and company inductions.(ANNEXURE B.docx, section start)
• The main contractor must demonstrate its process and selection criteria for appointing contractors and suppliers, provide notification to Eskom prior to appointment, and ensure appointed contractors/suppliers have adequate resources and competencies.(ANNEXURE B.docx, section start)
• The main supplier is accountable for managing its contractors/suppliers to ensure compliance with legal and Eskom requirements, and shall monitor them through audits and assessments.(ANNEXURE B.docx, section start)
• Tenderers must select only one applicable category (Category 3 is selected) and acknowledge Eskom Supplier Quality Requirements as per specification 240-105658000 and ISO 9001 Standard.(240-68099512 Form A Rev 10 - Cat 3..., section start)
• A draft Contract Quality Plan (CQP) specific to the scope of work is required, referencing ISO 10005.(240-12248652_List of Tender Return..., sheet Cover)
• A Quality Control Plan (QCP) or Inspection Test Plan (ITP) as per the scope of works is required.(240-12248652_List of Tender Return..., sheet Cover)
• Form A must be completed and signed.(240-12248652_List of Tender Return..., sheet Cover)

How to submit

• Tender documents must be submitted by the closing date of 6 October 2026 at 10:00.

What is in the documents

• BOQ Invasive Species.xlsx

  This document provides a Bill of Quantities detailing various items and activities related to alien invasive species monitoring, control, and eradication, including site establishment, equipment, personnel, and specific plant species with their associated areas and quantities.

• 240-12248652_List of Tender Returnables_Cat 3_ Rev 7.xlsx

  This spreadsheet outlines the tender returnables, including instructions on how to use the template, cover sheet for category selection, and detailed requirements for quality management systems, contract quality plans, and quality control plans across different sections (A to E).

• ANNEXURE B.docx

  Annexure B details Eskom's Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legal and other requirements for contractors and suppliers, emphasizing compliance with relevant acts and Eskom standards, induction requirements, and management of contractors/suppliers.

• 240-68099512 Form A Rev 10 - Cat 3.docx

  Form A is a tenderer's declaration acknowledging and accepting Eskom's supplier quality requirements, including the selection of a tender category (Category 3 selected) and confirmation of various pre- and post-contract award quality requirements.

• 240-109253698 CQP Template 2021.docx

  This document is a template for a Contract Quality Plan (CQP), providing guidance on planning for quality management, including definitions, scope of work, communication channels, organograms, and various sections for managing quality during contract execution.

• 240-109253302 _ Quality Control Plan or Inspection Test Plan (QCP or ITP)-rev 3.docx

  This document provides a template for a Quality Control Plan (QCP) or Inspection Test Plan (ITP), outlining sections for scope of work, approvals, intervention points, inspection and test methods, acceptance criteria, and records.

Tender documents (13)

• PDFEnvironmental Evaluation Checklist 2023.pdf
• DOC240-68099512 Form A Rev 10 - Cat 3.docx
• XLSBOQ Invasive Species.xlsx
• PDFTENDER TECHNICAL EVALUATION STRATEGY FOR ALIEN INVADER SPECIES ERADICATION.pdf
• PDFSCOPE OF WORK ALIEN INVADER SPECIES MONITORING CONTROL AND ERADICATION.pdf
• PDFEskom_-_Standard_Conditions_of_Tender_-_30_January_2025 - JAN 2030.pdf
• and 7 more

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