Palmiet Fire Protection System Maintenance Contract
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is seeking suppliers to develop and manage a Contract Quality Plan in line with SANS 466:2005 and ISO 10005:2005 standards. No specific eligibility or registration requirements are stated.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is inviting tenders for the provision of fire protection services at the Palmiet Pumped Storage Scheme in the Western Cape. The project involves routine and non-routine maintenance of fire protection systems, including fire pumps, hydrants, and fire doors, over a 5-year contract period. The work is governed by an NEC3 Term Service Contract. Key deliverables include the submission of a safety file, maintenance of fire equipment, and compliance with strict OHS and quality standards. A compulsory site clarification meeting is scheduled for 17 July 2026 at 09:00 at the Palmiet site. The tender closing date is 31 July 2026 at 10:00. Bidders must demonstrate technical competency, including SAQCC Fire registration and ISO 9001 compliance.
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 7 Specialist Works (7SW)) — 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 7SF or higher
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance status
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Personnel must hold SAQCC Fire registration
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification
- Personnel must have valid SAPS AFIS police clearance
- Attendance at compulsory site clarification meeting
Contact & how to apply
Name: Rashaad Sedan
Email: SedanR@eskom.co.za
Phone: 021-941-5703
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal. Documents must be uploaded into the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other) in PDF format. The price list must be provided in both PDF and Excel formats.
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