Ingula Fire Protection System Maintenance Contract
Eskom
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
14 July 2026 at 10:00 · Ingula Pump Storage Scheme, Off R103 into P275 (Besters), Ladysmith, 3371
In plain English
Eskom is procuring a fire protection system for the Ingula Pump Storage Scheme. Eligible bidders must not be under any restrictions to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies.
Always check the official documentDescription
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the Ingula Fire Protection System (Tender Number: E3188GXPOU) under an NEC3 Term Services Contract. The project involves routine and non-routine maintenance of fire protection systems at the Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, over a 5-year period. Key deliverables include servicing fire pumps, hydrants, fire doors, and suppression systems, alongside mandatory reporting and cataloguing. A compulsory site clarification meeting is scheduled for 14 July 2026 at 10:00. The closing date for submissions is 27 July 2026 at 10:00. Bidders must ensure all materials meet Eskom specifications and adhere to a 0.25% Contract Skills Development Goal.
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.
- 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.
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB contractor grading of 7SF or higher
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or SARS PIN
- SAQCC Fire registration for contractor and relevant personnel
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification
- 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 in PDF format (with pricing in Excel) without exceeding 500MB per file or 4GB in total. No compressed/zip files are permitted.
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