Gariep Power Station Fire Protection System Maintenance
Eskom
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21 August 2026 at 09:00 · Gariep Power Station
In plain English
Eskom is procuring a fire protection system for the Gariep Power Station. Eligible bidders must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the maintenance, installation, testing, and commissioning of fire protection systems at the Gariep Power Station. The project scope includes routine and non-routine maintenance of manual, active, and passive fire protection systems, including fire pumps, hydrants, hose reels, and SCBA sets. The contract is based on the NEC3 Term Service Contract (Option A) for a duration of 60 months. Key deliverables include a comprehensive Safety File, detailed maintenance reports, material certificates, and the provision of all necessary labour, equipment, and spares. The work will take place at the Gariep Power Station in the Eastern Cape. Bidders must ensure all materials and services comply with SANS standards and Eskom’s internal quality and safety specifications.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- 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 grading of 6SF or higher
- Registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS tax compliance status
- SAQCC-Fire registration for company and relevant personnel
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- ISO 9001 compliant Quality Management System
- Proof of competency for specialized tasks like Coded Welding and NDT
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Security clearance for all personnel
Contact & how to apply
Name: Le-Anne Moses
Email: moseslb@eskom.co.za
Phone: 021-941-5703
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Documents must be in PDF format, with price lists also provided in Excel. Ensure all submissions are finalized before the closing date and time.
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