Fire Protection Equipment Maintenance and Installation.
Eastern Cape Department of Public Works
This tender closed on 22 September 2026
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In plain English
The tender is for the maintenance and installation of fire protection equipment in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro and Sarah Baartman Districts for two years. Eligible bidders must have a CIDB Grading of 2SF PE/3SF or higher and be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Eastern Cape Department of Public Works & Infrastructure invites bids for the maintenance and installation of fire protection equipment. The work covers the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro and Sarah Baartman Districts for a two-year period. Key deliverables include annual servicing of fire extinguishers, hose reels, and detection systems, as well as pressure testing and asset management. Contractors must ensure all facilities meet safety standards. The project requires a two-month installation phase followed by a 24-month maintenance period. The contract is a re-measurement type with fixed pricing for the duration of the project.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 Specialist Works (3SW)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- 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 CIDB grading of 2SF PE, 3SF or higher
- Valid SANS 1475 permit
- Technicians must hold valid SAQCC Fire identification cards
- Must be registered on the National Treasury CSD
- Proof of registration with Compensation Fund or licensed insurer
- Three contactable references for similar past projects
- Valid tax compliance status
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr. M. Zitshu
Email: Mbali.zitshu@ecdpw.gov.za
Phone: 082-770-6442
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked with the tender number and description. Deliver the documents to the bid box at the Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, 55 Albany Road, Central, Gqeberha, 6000. Electronic or faxed submissions are not accepted.
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