Vanderkloof Power Station Fire Detection System Services
Eskom
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 26 August 2026 at 11:00 · Vanderkloof Power Station. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
Eskom is procuring a fire detection system for the Vanderkloof Power Station. Eligible bidders must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or State-Owned Companies.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is inviting tenders for the provision of fire detection system services at the Vanderkloof Hydro Power Station. The scope of work includes routine maintenance, inspection, fault-finding, repairs, and the supply of spares for the site's fire detection systems. The contract is structured as an NEC3 Term Service Contract with a duration of 60 months. Key deliverables include regular service reports, safety documentation, and the provision of maintenance training. The work must comply with SANS 10139 and Eskom’s fire safety standards. A compulsory site clarification meeting is scheduled for 26 August 2026 at 11:00 at the Vanderkloof Power Station. Tenderers must confirm their attendance by 25 August 2026. The closing date for submissions is 07 September 2026 at 10:00.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 Specialist Works (3SW)) — 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 contractor grading of 3SF or higher
- SAQCC Fire accreditation for maintenance and installation
- Valid OEM certification for fire detection systems
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- ISO 9001:2015 compliant Quality Management System
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Security clearance for all personnel (SAPS/AFIS)
- 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, with price lists also provided in Excel. Ensure all files are under 500MB each.
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