Passive fire protection at Matimba Power Station.
Eskom
In plain English
Passive fire protection for cable spreading areas is being bought. Eligible bidders must be registered on the CSD.
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This tender is for the passive fire protection of the cable spreading area at Matimba Power Station, issued by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. The work includes applying ablative fire protective coatings to cable racks, installing and repairing 2-hour rated fire-resistant seals, and modifying fire door bases at the auxiliary bay and boiler wall areas. The project duration is 9 months. Key deliverables include a detailed method statement, a quality control plan, and the use of approved fire-rated materials. A compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 21 July 2026 at the Matimba Power Station. The tender closing date is 05 August 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 6 Specialist Works (6SW)) — 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 registration of 6SF or higher
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance status
- Fire-rated materials must have industry certifications not older than 5 years
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- ISO 9001 aligned Quality Management System
- Minimum 5 similar projects completed in the last 15 years
- Manufacturer-signed training confirmation for product application
Contact & how to apply
Name: Azwifaneli Thagwana
Email: thagwaaf@eskom.co.za
Phone: 014-763-8690
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. Documents must be uploaded into the designated Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other folders in PDF format, with price lists also provided in Excel.
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