Eskom Distribution — Supply of Smart Meters and Data Concentrators for the Gauteng Operating Unit
01Project Overview
02Project Background
The tender is issued by the Distribution Division of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd for the supply of smart meters and data concentrators used in the distribution network of the Gauteng Operating Unit, on a once-off basis. The invitation to tender states that this is a closed Invitation to Tender, open to suppliers on the Eskom Technical Evaluation and Approval (TEAP) list, that the tender documents are free of charge and that the Eskom Standard Conditions of Tender apply.
Smart meters and data concentrators (DCs) are used for metering and data collection in distribution networks and form part of the metering infrastructure on the distribution side. The smart meters procured here are DIN-rail mounted with G3-PLC power-line communication at an 80 A rating, and the data concentrators support G3-PLC and GSM communication.
The notice states that this procurement uses multiple sourcing, with the contract awarded to a minimum of one and a maximum of twenty successful suppliers; suppliers must ensure that their products are fully integrated with one of the approved Eskom smart metering Head-End Systems (HES) and must submit a commitment letter indicating that the supplier will provide comprehensive training on meters and DCs.
03Scope of Work & Technical Specifications
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Scope of Supply | Supply of smart meters and data concentrators for the Gauteng Operating Unit in the Distribution Division |
| Quantities | Smart meters (METER ELECT SERV: SMART(DIN) G3 PLC 80A) 175,000 each; data concentrators (INTERFACE: DATA CONCENTRATOR G3-PLC/GSM) 1,750 each; these are the estimated quantities stated in the price schedule |
| Technical Specification | Smart meters: DIN-rail mounted, G3-PLC power-line communication, 80 A rating; data concentrators: G3-PLC and GSM communication |
| Supply Basis | Once-off basis |
| Beneficiary | Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Distribution Division, Gauteng Operating Unit |
| Integration and Training | Products must be fully integrated with one of the approved Eskom smart metering Head-End Systems (HES); the supplier must submit a commitment letter indicating that it will provide comprehensive training on meters and DCs |
| Submission Platform | Submitted online through the Eskom e-Tendering platform; there is no public opening of tenders |
04Key Commercial Terms
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Contract Form | Supply contract under the Eskom General Conditions of Purchase (version of 31 May 2024) |
| Tender Validity | 4 months (120 days) from the closing date and time |
| Tender Document Fee | Free of charge |
| Price Basis | Prices are tendered inclusive of VAT and corrected for arithmetical errors; contingencies in any bill of quantities are excluded for evaluation, unconditional discounts are taken into account and conditional discounts are implemented only when payment is effected |
| Tender Opening | Electronic tendering with no public opening of tenders |
| CSD Registration | Registration on National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD) is a mandatory requirement prior to award |
| Pre-award Assessment | The notice states that, in addition to CSD registration, further requirements such as due diligence and financial analysis may apply prior to award |
05Bidder Qualification Requirements
06Key Milestones
07Evaluation Criteria
- Prices are scored on the VAT-inclusive price as corrected for arithmetical errors, with a base maximum of 80 points (the applicable system is determined per material number using the lowest acceptable tender)
- Where the value of a material number exceeds R50 million, the 90/10 system applies and the maximum price score is 90 points
- Contingencies in any bill of quantities or activity schedule are excluded for evaluation, unconditional discounts are taken into account and conditional discounts are implemented only when payment is effected
- Specific goals are scored under South Africa's Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) for the goals specified in the tender, with a base maximum of 20 points
- Where the 90/10 system applies, the maximum for specific goals is 10 points
- Scoring follows the B-BBEE contributor status level; a tenderer that fails to submit evidence for a goal claim is not disqualified but is awarded 0 points for that goal
Price and specific-goals scores are added together and suppliers are ranked from highest to lowest, with the contract awarded to the tenderer scoring the highest total
This is a multiple-sourcing procurement awarded to a minimum of one and a maximum of twenty suppliers; where more than ten suppliers qualify, they are grouped into three tiers for allocation
No technical evaluation applies to this tender, as the notice states that the suppliers are TEAP-listed and have already been deemed technically acceptable
