Matimba Power Station Diesel Generator Fire Protection.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring materials and services for an automatic fire protection system at Matimba Power Station. Eligible bidders must comply with Eskom's quality management requirements.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is inviting tenders for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of an automatic fixed fire protection and detection system for the diesel generators at Matimba Power Station. The project covers seven diesel generators across units 2 to 6. Key deliverables include the installation of piping, deluge valves, nozzles, and fire barriers, as well as civil and electrical works. The project must be completed within 6 months of the start date. A compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 10 November 2026 via MS Teams. The tender closes on 20 November 2026 at 10:00.
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 4 Specialist Works (4SW)) — 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 4SF or higher
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Engineers must hold valid ECSA professional registration
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Compliance with local content thresholds for pipes, valves, and cables
- Valid Tax Compliance status via SARS e-filing PIN
- ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 industry certifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: Buyile Khoza
Email: khozaby@eskom.co.za
Phone: 014-763-8895
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format into the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other) before the closing date and time.
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