Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Off R103 into P275 (Besters) - Ladysmith - Ladysmith - 3371
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
06 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-161431
ESKOM invites tenders for the supply and installation of a fire detection system at ingula power station in kwazulu-natal. This open tender (e3186gxpou) targets professional service providers capable of delivering compliant, high-quality fire safety solutions under an nec3 term services contract.
Date & Time
Monday, 27 July 2026 - 10:00
Venue
Ingula Pump Storage Scheme
Tenders are to be submitted electronically via ESKOM e- tendering site by the stipulated closing date and time. Please note IT is the responsibility of the supplier to ensure that the tender submission is submitted before the closing time.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Off R103 into P275 (Besters) - Ladysmith - Ladysmith - 3371
06 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
27 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Ingula Fire Detection System.pdf
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the Ingula Power Station Fire Detection System Contract (Tender No. E3186GXPOU). The tender is open, with a closing date of 27 July 2026 at 10:00 UTC. A compulsory site clarification meeting is scheduled for 14 July 2026 at Ingula Pump Storage Scheme. The contract involves the supply, installation, and maintenance of a fire detection system, with a tender validity period of 12 weeks post-closing. Submissions must be electronic via Eskom’s e-tendering portal, with strict compliance to document formats and size limits (500MB per document, 4GB total). The evaluation follows an 80/20 scoring system (80% price, 20% PPPFA-specific goals), with a mandatory 80% technical threshold for further evaluation.
Median Estimate
R 563 286
Range
Based on 6 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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Description
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Ingula Fire Detection System.pdfImportant Dates
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Ingula Fire Detection System.pdf (TENDER)Contact Information
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Ingula Fire Detection System.pdf (TENDER)Submission Guidelines
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Ingula Fire Detection System.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation Criteria
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Ingula Fire Detection System.pdf (TENDER)General
Specific
Technical Specifications
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Ingula Fire Detection System.pdf (TENDER)Quality Management
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Ingula Fire Detection System.pdfPricing Schedule
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Ingula Fire Detection System.pdfFinancial Requirements
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Ingula Fire Detection System.pdf (TENDER)Compliance Requirements
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Ingula Fire Detection System.pdf (TENDER)Health & Safety
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Ingula Fire Detection System.pdfContractual Terms
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Ingula Fire Detection System.pdfSection
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Ingula Fire Detection System.pdfThese rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
Fire Detection Attachments.zip
The tender is for the Ingula Power Station Fire Detection System Contract, issued by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. It involves routine and non-routine maintenance of the fire detection systems at Ingula Power Station, including inspection, servicing, repair, and functional testing. The contract duration is 5 years, and it requires compliance with Eskom's NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3) and various legal, safety, and quality standards. The tender is open to eligible contractors who meet Eskom's stringent technical, safety, and compliance requirements.
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Organization
EskomContact Person
Rashaad Sedan
Phone
015-299-0125
[email protected]
Address
Off R103 into P275 (Besters) - Ladysmith - Ladysmith - 3371
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
2
Last checked
06 Jul 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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Eskom is South Africa's primary electricity supplier, managing generation, transmission, and distribution.
Description
Source: Fire Detection Attachments.zipThe service is routine and non-routine maintenance of the Fire Detection Systems at Ingula Power Station. This includes the supply of all required labour, materials, equipment, spare parts, supervision and transportation to ensure full and effective completion of the works.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Fire Detection Attachments.zip (TENDER)General
Technical
B-BBEE
Subcontracting
Technical Specifications
Source: Fire Detection Attachments.zip (TENDER)The scope is routine and non-routine maintenance of the Fire Detection Systems at Ingula Power Station. This includes supply of all required labour, materials, equipment, spare parts, supervision and transportation to ensure full and effective completion.
Financial Requirements
Source: Fire Detection Attachments.zip (TENDER)Payment terms: The contractor must provide a tax invoice within one week of receiving a payment certificate. Payments are made within 4 weeks from when the contractor provides an invoice. The currency is South African Rand. Interest rate is based on ZARONIA.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Fire Detection Attachments.zip (TENDER)The contractor must comply with all applicable health and safety laws and Eskom's OHS policies. A valid Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner is required. The contractor must adhere to Eskom's Life-Saving Rules and substance abuse procedures. B-BBEE status must be maintained and any decrease may lead to contract re-negotiation or termination.
Data conflicts
None detected
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