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Template 240-43921804 Rev 6 Identifier Invitation to Tender/ Request Document 240-114238630 Rev 10 for Proposal (RFP) Identifier Effective Date 03 March 2020 Review Date March 2023 ESKOM HOLDINGS SOC LTD INVITATION TO TENDER/REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR PROVISION FOR TRANING AND LICENCING OF 40 TRANSMISSION GRIDS LINES AND SERVITUDE EMPLOYEES TO OPERATE REMOTELEY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (RPAS) Tender number CORP 5567 Issue date 01 September 2021 Closing date and time 13 October 2021 at 10h00am Tender validity period [120] days from the closing date and time Clarification meeting Not applicable N.B: Tenderers will not be allowed to enter Eskom Megawatt Park premises if they are not in possession of a valid travel permit issued under the lockdown regulations. Tenderers/business should know whether they have the necessary permits to travel and conduct business or not, and if they don’t have these permits they can make use of courier companies, who under the relevant lockdown level have been defined as essential services, and thus should have the necessary permits to travel and deliver tenders to the various tender offices. Eskom will not take any responsibility for any late submissions as a result of non-compliance to the tender delivery requirements. Pre-cautionary measures to be taken on the Tenderers shall ensure all precautionary measures delivery of Tender documents to prevent the spread of COVID 19 virus as issued by the Department of Health or as prescribed by the Disaster Management Act and other relevant authorities are undertaken when tender documents are transported and delivered at Megawatt Park Tender Office. Confidential When downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure it is in line with the authorised version on the system. No part of this document may be reproduced without the expressed consent of the copyright holder, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Reg No 2002/015527/30. Page 1 of 50 File name: 240-114238630 Invitation to Tender/ Request for Proposal (RFP) Template 240-43921804 Rev 6 Identifier Invitation to Tender/ Request Document 240-114238630 Rev 10 for Proposal (RFP) Identifier Effective Date 03 March 2020 Review Date March 2023 Invitation to Tender/Request for Proposal Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd (hereinafter “Eskom”) invites you to submit a tender for the provision for training and licensing of 40 Transmission grids lines and servitude employees to operate Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS). The enquiry documents are supplied to you on the following basis: Free of charge Eskom has delegated the responsibility for this tender to the Eskom Representative whose name and contact details are set out in the Tender Data. A submission of a tender by you in response to this Invitation will be deemed as your acceptance of the Eskom Standard Conditions of Tender (to be accessed via www.eskom.co.za). Queries relating to these Invitation documents may be addressed to the Eskom Representative. Yours faithfully _____________________ Procurement Manager Date: ________01/09/2021__________ Confidential When downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure it is in line with the authorised version on the system. No part of this document may be reproduced without the expressed consent of the copyright holder, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Reg No 2002/015527/30. Page 2 of 50 File name: 240-114238630 Invitation to Tender/ Request for Proposal (RFP) Template 240-43921804 Rev 6 Identifier Invitation to Tender/ Request Document 240-114238630 Rev 10 for Proposal (RFP) Identifier Effective Date 03 March 2020 Review Date March 2023 CONTENTS OF INVITATION TO TENDER DOCUMENTS 1. INVITATION TO TENDER 1.1. Conditions of Tendering (attached) 1.2. Tender Data 1.3. Commercial Tender returnable 2. EVALUATION PROCESS AND CRITERIA 2.1. Local content and production (applicable where designated materials included) 2.2. Functionality 2.3. Price and preference scoring 2.4. Contractual requirements 3. CONDITION OF CONTRACT Eskom’s NEC3 Term Services Short Contract 4. SCOPE OF WORK See attached NEC 3 TSSC and attached scope of work document (for Detailed Scope of work) Operations The RPAS operator should have trained pilots with valid RPL and skills necessary for power line inspections. The RPAS operator should provide evidence of the same operator and technology inspecting power lines/railways/bridges locally or internationally. Aircraft The aircraft used should be able to fly more than 30 minutes with full payload on a single flight. The aircraft should be able to carry all required cameras simultaneously. The aircraft should be able to withstand electromagnetic interferences (preferred immunity up 30kV/m & 80µT). The aircraft should be equipped with GPS plus RTK system. The aircraft should be equipped with obstacle avoidance system (LiDAR sensors). The aircraft in use should have autonomous flight capabilities. The aircraft should be able to detect hotspots using a radiometric infrared camera. The aircraft should be able to capture and record high definition images and videos (4k), and be able to be live streamed to the ground station. Confidential When downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure it is in line with the authorised version on the system. No part of this document may be reproduced without the expressed consent of the copyright holder, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Reg No 2002/015527/30. Page 3 of 50 File name: 240-114238630 Invitation to Tender/ Request for Proposal (RFP) Template 240-43921804 Rev 6 Identifier Invitation to Tender/ Request Document 240-114238630 Rev 10 for Proposal (RFP) Identifier Effective Date 03 March 2020 Review Date March 2023 Must be fitted with transponder( ADS-B) The aircraft should at least be IP55 rated. Operating temperature range:-10 to 40 degC Data Analytics The RPAS operator should be able to digitally analyse all the data collected and issue inspection reports for each power line inspected. The aircraft missions should be managed on the software which automates and post-process data to present actionable data to Eskom. The software in use should have video analytics capabilities. The defects should be clearly marked on issued report and on videos. Videos should be streamed live to the ground station, preferably with video analytics capabilities to flag the defects. Any additional structural integrity sensor or computer algorithm will be beneficial. Safe Operation All aircraft used should be No Permission No Take-Off (NPNT) enabled to ensure only authorized flights take place, reduce hacking risk and to prevent theft. All relevant flight data must be displayed live on the mobile ground station display. The pilot should be able to fly the RPAS with GPS aided position and barometric pressure aided height control, which can be deactivated anytime and fly manually should he or she wish. If any motor fails or propeller is lost, the RPAS should automatically compensate or engage the autopilot mode, to allow for a safe landing at the home location or pilot location or at an alternative safe (pre-determined) landing position. The system should allow for the independent camera control from a camera operator, it may be equipped with extra control pad and video goggles. Status display: The pilot should be able to read on the display all the telemetry data like GPS position, flight altitude and airspeed, battery voltage level, magnetic field or interferences around the RPAS, strong winds, etc. Redundant propulsion system: Automatic compensation of defect propellers, motors or motor controllers. High position accuracy: Enable tiny positional corrections with extreme precision. Safety modes if control/gps link is lost: safe return flight back to launch position or automatic direct landing when communication is lost or any malfunctioning occurs. Training Confidential When downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure it is in line with the authorised version on the system. No part of this document may be reproduced without the expressed consent of the copyright holder, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Reg No 2002/015527/30. Page 4 of 50 File name: 240-114238630 Invitation to Tender/ Request for Proposal (RFP) Template 240-43921804 Rev 6 Identifier Invitation to Tender/ Request Document 240-114238630 Rev 10 for Proposal (RFP) Identifier Effective Date 03 March 2020 Review Date March 2023 The theory must cover all the modules for the learners to be able to receive their Remote Pilot Licence (RPL) at the end of the course. The examinations should cover the following (but not limited to the following): Items applicable to the remote pilot general examination Air law for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) SACAR Part 101 and Document SA-CATS 101 Human factors Vision Empty field myopia Adaptation to darkness Autokinesis Stress management Causes of stress (stressors) Signs and symptoms of fatigue Meteorology (a) Factors affecting air density (b) Fog and mist (c) Wind and gusts (d) Thunderstorms. (e) Aviation weather reports. Navigation Latitude and longitude Aeronautical chart information (VFR) GPS: Components of a GPS system as used on a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS). Lighting for remotely piloted aircraft. The examination should cover all subjects that will enable the learners to receive their Remote Pilot Licence (RPL) at the end of training. Phase 2: Practical Training and Restricted Radio Licensing. Phase 3: Practical Training and Final Examination. On completion of the above requirements, the learner should be issued with Remote Pilot Licence (RPL). Confidential When downloaded from the document management system, this document is uncontrolled and the responsibility rests with the user to ensure it is in line with the authorised version on the system. No part of this document may be reproduced without the expressed consent of the copyright holder, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Reg No 2002/015527/30.