Drakensberg Fire Protection System Maintenance
Eskom
In plain English
Provision of fire protection services at Drakensberg Pumped Storage Scheme. Bidders must comply with B-BBEE, CIDB skills development, and local content requirements.
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This tender is for the provision of fire protection services at the Drakensberg Pumped Storage Scheme. The project involves routine and non-routine maintenance, including inspection, servicing, and testing of fire suppression systems, fire pumps, and related infrastructure. The contract duration is 60 months. The work will take place at the Drakensberg Power Station in KwaZulu-Natal. The tender is issued by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. Key deliverables include the supply of labour, equipment, materials, and supervision to ensure the fire protection systems remain in a serviceable condition. Bidders must attend a compulsory site clarification meeting on 15 July 2026 to qualify for the tender.
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 — 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
- Technical personnel must hold SAQCC-Fire registration
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Personnel must hold SAPS/AFIS police clearance
- Valid SARS tax compliance status PIN
Contact & how to apply
Name: Rashaad Sedan
Email: SedanR@eskom.co.za
Phone: 021-941-5703
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Bidders must upload all required technical and commercial documents in PDF format before the closing date of 27 July 2026 at 10:00.
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