Fire Detection and Gas Suppression Maintenance at Kendal Power Station.
Eskom
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the provision of Fire Detection and Gas Suppression System maintenance at Kendal Power Station. The contract is for a 5-year term under the NEC3 Term Service Contract (Option A). The scope includes planned maintenance, repairs, system testing, and reporting for various fire detection and suppression systems (Units 1-6 and Outside Plant). Key deliverables include monthly health performance reports, annual testing, and the provision of two SAQCC-registered servicemen and two labourers permanently on-site. The tender is subject to an 80/20 preference point system. Bidders must provide a maintenance regime proposal and an organogram of key personnel. The closing date for this tender is 27 November 2026 at 10:00 am.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- 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
- Maintenance personnel must hold valid SAQCC (Fire) registration
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must hold valid ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications
- Must provide a valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- Must provide valid B-BBEE status via SANAS certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nombulelo Mhlanga
Email: mhlangsh@eskom.co.za
Phone: 013-647-6847
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering site at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za/tender/1/95309. No hard copies or compressed files are accepted. All documents must be in PDF format, with price lists also provided in Excel.
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