Objectives

The primary objective is to appoint a qualified contractor to deliver civil maintenance services across Gauteng for Eskom Holdings SOC Limited. The tender seeks to secure a reliable service provider capable of executing routine and reactive civil works in compliance with national construction regulations and employer standards.

Scope

The scope covers general civil maintenance activities as defined in the official tender documentation. Specific work items, site locations, performance metrics, and deliverables are detailed within the complete tender package. All proposals must utilise the officially issued tender forms and comply with the prescribed submission, sealing, addressing, and evaluation procedures.

Technical Requirements

• Mandatory CIDB registration for all participating tenderers.
• Minimum CIDB contractor grading of 7CE or higher.
• Strict adherence to the sealing, addressing, delivery, opening, and assessment protocols outlined in the Tender Data.
• Tenders submitted electronically via email or received after the stipulated closing time will be automatically disqualified.
• Only the officially issued tender documentation may be utilised for preparation and submission.

Skills Requirements

Although a detailed competency matrix is not provided in this notice, the mandated CIDB 7CE grading implicitly requires contractors to demonstrate verified technical capacity, relevant project experience, and adequate human resources. Contractors must possess competent project managers, qualified engineers, certified supervisors, and skilled trades personnel capable of planning, executing, and supervising civil maintenance works safely and efficiently.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• CIDB Grading 7CE: Refers to the South African Construction Industry Development Board’s contractor classification system. Grade 7CE denotes a contractor authorised for civil engineering works with an estimated contract value limit typically ranging between R100 million and R150 million. Achieving this grade requires documented past performance, financial viability, and technical capability to manage medium-to-large civil infrastructure projects.
• CIDB Registration: A compulsory national database where contractors declare their capabilities, financial standing, and historical execution records. It functions as the primary eligibility filter and preference-point verification mechanism for all public sector procurement in South Africa.