Port Rex Power Station Fire Detection Services
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is seeking suppliers to develop and manage a Contract Quality Plan in accordance with SANS 466:2005 and ISO 10005:2005 standards. Eligibility requirements are not specified in the text.
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This tender is for the provision of fire detection services at the Port Rex Gas Turbine Station, issued by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. The scope of work covers routine and non-routine maintenance, installation, testing, and commissioning of Analog Addressable and Ziton-based fire detection systems over a 60-month period. Key deliverables include regular inspections, 24/7 emergency reactive maintenance, submission of detailed service reports, and maintenance of site logbooks. The project requires adherence to SANS 10139 and SANS 10400-T standards. The contractor must also fulfill skills development obligations, specifically targeting unemployed candidates for fire technician qualifications. The work will take place at the Port Rex Power Station in East London. A compulsory site clarification meeting is scheduled for 23 July 2026, and the tender closing date is 04 August 2026.
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 5 Specialist Works (5SW)) — 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 5SF or higher
- SAQCC Fire Accredited Contractor (Maintainer) status
- OEM certification for Ziton and Analog Addressable systems
- Valid SARS tax compliance and CSD registration
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System
- SAPS AFIS security clearance for all personnel
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
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. All documents must be in PDF format, with the price list also provided in Excel. Ensure the total submission does not exceed 4GB, and do not use zip or condensed files.
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