Security Services for Arnot Power Station.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring security services for tactical response and aerial surveillance at Arnot Power Station for 36 months. Bidders must provide a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit and meet local procurement content requirements.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the provision of security services at Arnot Power Station. The scope includes a Tactical Response Team and aerial security surveillance using drones. The project duration is 36 months. Key deliverables include 24-hour monitoring, the supply of three 4x4 vehicles, two Matrice drones with BVLOS capabilities, and six registered firearms. The contractor must provide security personnel, canine units, and access control machinery. A compulsory site clarification meeting is scheduled for 19 November 2026 at the Arnot Power Station Induction Hall. Bidders must ensure all personnel are trained and compliant with the OHS Act and environmental regulations. The tender is subject to a 120-day validity period from the closing date of 03 December 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- 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 PSIRA registration (Grade B or higher for directors)
- Valid SAPS National Key Point (NKP) letter
- Valid CAA RPAS Operating Certificate with night and BVLOS exemptions
- ISO 9001 certification or documented QMS evidence
- ISO 14001:2015 environmental certification
- Valid COIDA certificate of good standing
- Mandatory 5% subcontracting to 51% black-owned EME/QSE in rural areas
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Proof of compliance with the Employment Equity Act
Contact & how to apply
Name: Khulekani Nzuza
Email: nzuzakv@eskom.co.za
Phone: 036-438-2073
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom e-tender portal. No hard copies will be accepted. All documents must be in PDF format, with price lists provided in Excel. The total submission size is restricted to 4 gigabytes.
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