Automatic Fire Suppression System for Telemetry RTU Room
Johannesburg Water
In plain English
Johannesburg Water is procuring the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of an automatic fire suppression system for a telemetry RTU room. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
Always check the official documentDescription
Johannesburg Water is seeking a service provider to design, supply, install, test, and commission an automatic fire suppression system for the Telemetry RTU Room at Fennel Road. The project involves a complete turnkey solution for a 36 cubic meter equipment room, including smoke detection, clean-agent suppression cylinders, and integration with existing alarm and air-conditioning systems. The successful bidder must provide all necessary design calculations, as-built drawings, and maintenance manuals. The project must be completed within four weeks of receiving the official purchase order. A mandatory site briefing will be held on 31 July 2026 at the project location. The contract will be awarded based on an 80/20 point scoring system.
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 1 Specialist Works (1SW)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Minimum CIDB grading of 1SF
- Valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate or PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of municipal compliance via lease or account statement
- Reference letters for similar fire suppression installations
- Relevant fire suppression system certifications and technical competency evidence
- Valid public liability insurance
- Signed Joint Venture Agreement if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: Simphiwe Mdlalose
Email: simphiwe.mdlalose@jwater.co.za
Phone: 011-688-1825
How to apply: Submissions must be uploaded to the National E-Tender Portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za/. Quotations must be provided on company letterheads and submitted strictly in PDF format.
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