Independent Assurance Services for Eskom Distribution.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring Distribution AoPO and Sustainability Assurance Consulting Services. Bidders must comply with Eskom's OHS requirements and demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Limited is inviting tenders for the appointment of independent consulting services to perform the Audit of Predetermined Objectives (AoPO) and Sustainability Assurance. The work will take place within the Eskom Distribution Division over a two-year contract period. Key deliverables include validating KPI data, testing calculation methodologies, assessing reporting controls and governance, and reviewing audit trails. The consultant must provide diagnostic assessment reports, compliance assessments, and gap analysis reports for specific reporting cycles. The project requires a team with expertise in accounting, data analytics, and engineering. Bidders must demonstrate experience with Shareholder Compact KPIs and complex data validation. The evaluation process includes a technical proposal threshold of 70%. The tender is governed by South African law and follows the NEC3 Professional Services Contract framework.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Valid SARS tax compliance status PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Relevant professional designations (CA(SA), CIA, CISA, or engineering)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- ISO 9001 compliant Quality Management System
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tsepiso Moloi
Email: MoloiTAs@eskom.co.za
Phone: 011-800-1111
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering site at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Documents must be uploaded into the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other) in PDF format, with price lists also provided in Excel.
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