(1) Why were certain companies (names furnished) the only two preferred bidders to the initial tender for the boiler and turbine contracts of Medupi Power Station; (2) whether Eskom has been informed that these two companies were part of a cartel that had been found guilty by the European Competition Commission in 2007 for colluding on tenders; if so, what justification was given for awarding the tender; (3) whether Eskom changed the tender specifications from supplying Medupi only to a fleet contract; if not, how was this conclusion reached; if so, (4) whether the change to the tender specifications is contrary to the policy of Eskom; if not, how was this conclusion reached; if so, what justification was given; (5) whether the company to whom the tender for the boiler was awarded has the expertise to meet Eskom’s specifications; if not, why was it awarded to the company; if so, what are the reasons for not meeting their contractual obligations?