Security and surveillance services for Hendrina Power Station.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring physical security, tactical response teams, aerial surveillance, and technology solutions for Hendrina Power Station for 60 months. Eligible bidders must not be on any international sanctions list or restricted by Eskom or National Treasury.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites proposals for the provision of physical security, tactical response teams, aerial surveillance, and technology solutions at the Hendrina Power Station. This is a 60-month outcome-based contract. The scope includes static guarding, access control, patrol services, and the implementation of advanced technology like drones and body cameras to improve security. The project aims to reduce reliance on physical guards by 10% over three years. Work will take place at the Hendrina Power Station (a National Key Point) and associated Eskom properties in the Nkangala District. The tender requires a 70% technical threshold for evaluation. The closing date for submissions is 25 June 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
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.
- 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
- Company and directors must hold valid PSIRA Grade B registration
- Must provide valid Private Sector Security Provident Fund compliance letter
- Must hold valid firearm licenses and SAPS-issued NKP registration
- Must hold valid UASOC certificate for R-VLOS, VLOS, and B-VLOS operations
- Must be registered with the National Bargaining Council Private Security Sector
- Must have valid CSD registration and tax compliance status
- Must provide valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing and OHS policy
- Directors must hold valid SAPS 365 clearance certificates
- Must provide proof of ISO 9001 QMS compliance
- Must meet local content requirements for designated sectors
Contact & how to apply
Name: Theodora Vilakazi
Email: VilakaTe@eskom.co.za
Phone: 013-296-3000
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za. Documents must be in PDF format, with individual files not exceeding 50MB and total submissions under 900MB. No hard copies or compressed zip files will be accepted.
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