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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Wells Road - East London - East London - 5209
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
15 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-162499
ESKOM invites tenders for the supply and installation of a fire detection system at port rex power station in the eastern cape. This open tender (e3232gxpou) targets professional service providers capable of meeting strict technical, safety, and compliance requirements for critical infrastructure.
Date & Time
Tuesday, 04 August 2026 - 10:00
Venue
Port Rex Power Station
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)
Wells Road - East London - East London - 5209
15 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
04 Aug
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Port Rex Fire Detection Attachments.zip
The tender is for the provision of routine and non-routine maintenance of fire detection systems at Port Rex Power Station in the Eastern Cape. The contract is a NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3) with a duration of 5 years. The scope includes regular inspection, servicing, testing, and repair work to ensure reliable operation of the fire detection systems. The tender is issued by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd and requires compliance with various legal, safety, and quality standards, including the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and Eskom’s specific OHS and quality management requirements.
Median Estimate
R 212 156
Range
Based on 4 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: Port Rex Fire Detection Attachments.zipThe tender is for the provision of routine and non-routine maintenance of the Fire Detection Systems at Port Rex Power Station. This includes the supply of all required labour, materials, equipment, spare parts, supervision, and transportation to ensure the full and effective completion of the works. The contract duration is 5 years. The scope covers regular inspection, servicing, testing of fire detection systems, and addressing service calls for maintenance and repairs. The contractor will be designated as the 'Main Contractor' and must manage all appointed subcontractors in compliance with Eskom’s OHS, quality, and contractual requirements.
Important Dates
Source: Port Rex Fire Detection Attachments.zip (TENDER)Closing date: 04 August 2026 at 10:00 AM (SAST). No other dates (e.g., briefing sessions, site visits) are explicitly stated in the provided documents. Tenderers must adhere strictly to the closing deadline; late submissions will not be accepted.
Contact Information
Source: Port Rex Fire Detection Attachments.zip (TENDER)Service Manager: Nompumelelo Ndlovu. Address: 15 Pasita St, Rosen Park, Cape Town, 7550. For contract-related queries, contact Engineering Contract Strategies: Tel 011 803 3008, Fax 086 539 1902, Email: [email protected], Website: www.ecs.co.za. For eTendering system support, contact the buyer responsible for the tender. For tax-related queries, email [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: Port Rex Fire Detection Attachments.zip (TENDER)Submit tender documents via Eskom’s eTendering system (https://eTendering.eskom.co.za). Steps: 1) Register on the portal with valid email and +27 phone number. 2) Verify email via OTP. 3) Log in, select the tender reference (Port Rex Power Station Fire Detection System), and click 'Create New Submission'. 4) Upload all required documents under correct categories (Technical, Commercial, Finance, etc.). 5) Ensure each file is named clearly and does not exceed 50MB (total submission ≤ 900MB). 6) Click 'Finalize Submission' to confirm. 7) Save the submission confirmation email with the submission ID for records. Required returnable documents include: Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1), Contract Data (C1.2a and C1.2b), Pricing Data (C2), Scope of Work (C3), and Schedule of Deviations (if applicable). Failure to submit via eTendering or missing documents may disqualify the bid.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Port Rex Fire Detection Attachments.zip (TENDER)General
Technical
B-BBEE
Technical Specifications
Source: Port Rex Fire Detection Attachments.zip (TENDER)Scope: Routine and non-routine maintenance of the Fire Detection Systems at Port Rex Power Station. This includes supply of all required labour, materials, equipment, spare parts, supervision, and transportation to ensure full and effective completion. The service period is 5 years. Key deliverables: Regular inspection, servicing, testing of fire detection systems, and service calls for maintenance/repair. Risk Register must address: Extended lead times for critical spares, unforeseen interface issues, community unrest, adverse weather, work permit/site access delays, safety incidents, and damage to existing assets. Contractor must comply with NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3) Option A (Priced contract with price list) and secondary options X1 (Price adjustment for inflation), X2 (Changes in law), X17 (Low service damages), X18 (Limitation of liability), and X19 (Task Order). Service Information and Scope of Work are detailed in Part C3.
Financial Requirements
Source: Port Rex Fire Detection Attachments.zip (TENDER)Contract type: NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3) Option A – Priced contract with price list. Pricing: Contractor must submit a priced list of items (lump sum or rate-based) in Part C2 (Pricing Data). Payment terms: Assessment interval is between the 24th and 25th of each month. Payment is made within 4 weeks of invoice submission, aligned with the Employer’s acceptance or correction of the Contractor’s assessment. Currency: South African Rand (ZAR). VAT: 15% must be included in pricing; the total amount due (inclusive of VAT) must be stated in words and figures. Interest rate for late payments: ZARONIA (South African Rand Overnight Index Average) as published by the SARB. Price adjustment: Fixed for the first 12 months; thereafter, adjustments are linked to inflation indices as per Option X1. Task Orders: Delay damages of 10% apply per Task Order value. Contractor must submit a Task Order programme within 3 days of receiving a Task Order.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Port Rex Fire Detection Attachments.zip (TENDER)Mandatory compliance: 1) CIDB registration: Tenderer must provide a valid CIDB registration number in the Form of Offer and Acceptance. 2) B-BBEE: Valid B-BBEE certificate (or sworn affidavit/CIPC affidavit) and supporting documents (proof of ownership, shareholder IDs) are required to claim preference points. 3) Tax: Contractor must comply with VAT Act requirements, including displaying Eskom’s VAT number (4740101508) on all invoices. 4) OHS: Contractor must comply with Eskom’s OHS specifications, including: Section 37(2) Agreement, OHS Act and regulations, Eskom Life-Saving Rules (240-62196227), PPE Standard (240-44175132), Substance Abuse Procedure (32-37), and Incident Management Procedure (32-95). 5) Insurance: Contractor must provide proof of insurance as per Insurance Table A (e.g., loss/damage to Employer’s property, public liability, employee injuries). 6) COID: Valid Letter of Good Standing (LoG) from the Compensation Commissioner. 7) Quality: Contractor must adhere to Supplier Quality Management Specification (240-105658000) and ISO 9001 standards. 8) CSD: Valid CSD number required for eTendering system access.
Section
Source: Port Rex Fire Detection Attachments.zipEvaluation is based on a 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system. Price accounts for 90 or 80 points, while B-BBEE specific goals account for 10 or 20 points. B-BBEE points are awarded per the tenderer’s B-BBEE Status Level Contributor. Required documents to claim B-BBEE points: Valid B-BBEE certificate, proof of ownership/shareholding, certified ID copies of shareholders, and proof of disability (if applicable). Tenderers failing to provide these documents will score 0 for B-BBEE and only be evaluated on price. The contract is awarded to the tenderer with the highest total points.
These 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.
Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Port Rex PS Fire Detection System.pdf
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the supply and installation of a Fire Detection System at Port Rex Power Station in the Eastern Cape. The tender (E3232GXPOU) closes on 04 August 2026 at 10:00 UTC, with a validity period of 12 weeks. A mandatory site clarification meeting is scheduled for 23 July 2026 at 11:00 at Port Rex Gas Turbine. Submissions must be electronic via Eskom’s e-tendering portal, with strict formatting and size limits (PDF + Excel for pricing, max 500MB per file, 4GB total). The contract will use NEC3 Term Services Conditions, with evaluation based on price (80 points) and specific goals like BBBEE (20 points). CIDB grading 5SF or higher is required for contractors or joint ventures.
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Organization
EskomContact Person
Rashaad Sedan
Phone
021-980-3370
[email protected]
Address
Wells Road - East London - East London - 5209
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
2
Last checked
15 Jul 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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Description
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Port Rex PS Fire Detection System.pdfScope: Supply and implementation of a Fire Detection System for Port Rex Power Station. Refer to Scope of Work (Attachment 1) and NEC Term Services Contract (Attachment 1) for full details.
Important Dates
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Port Rex PS Fire Detection System.pdf (RFP)Closing date and time: 04 August 2026 at 10h00. Compulsory site clarification meeting: 23 July 2026 at 11H00, Port Rex Gas Turbine. Confirm attendance by 12H00 on 22 July 2026. Clarification queries deadline: 5 working days before tender closing (29 July 2026). Tender validity period: 12 weeks from closing date.
Contact Information
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Port Rex PS Fire Detection System.pdf (RFP)Eskom Representatives: Le-Anne Moses ([email protected]) and Rashaad Sedan ([email protected]). Phone: 021 941 5703. Fraud/corruption reporting: 0800 11 2722 or [email protected]. Submission portal: Eskom E-Tendering site.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Port Rex PS Fire Detection System.pdf (RFP)Submit electronically via Eskom E-Tendering portal by 04 August 2026 at 10h00. No hard copies or zipped files accepted. Upload documents in PDF format (max 500MB per file, total submission ≤4GB). Price list must be submitted in both PDF and Excel. Ensure submission status is marked as 'complete'. Late submissions will not be accepted. Resubmissions will override previous versions. Mandatory: Attend compulsory site clarification meeting on 23 July 2026 at 11H00 at Port Rex Gas Turbine. Confirm attendance by 12H00 on 22 July 2026 via Eskom Representative with company name, attendee positions, and contact details. Failure to attend disqualifies the tender. Required returnables at closing: Authorisation Form (Annexure A), Acknowledgement Form (Annexure B), Tenderer’s Particulars (Annexure C), Integrity Declaration Form (Annexure D), CPA for Local Goods/Services (Annexure E), SBD 6.2 Declaration (Annexures G1-G4 if applicable), SBD 1 (Annexure H), SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form (Annexure I), SBD 4 Bidders Disclosure (Annexure J), E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form (Attachment 12), Tax Evaluation Questionnaire (Attachment 10). For JVs: Submit valid JV agreement, confirmation of single designated bank account, and separate written confirmation of JV operating as a single business entity.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Port Rex PS Fire Detection System.pdf (RFP)General
CIDB
Main Contractor
Grading 5SF or higher.
Joint Venture
Subcontractor
Must meet CIDB requirements if subcontracting is part of the scope.
Foreign Tenderers
Restrictions
Ineligible if from a sanctioned country.
Requirements
Financial
Must submit latest audited/reviewed financial statements (or management accounts if start-up <12 months).
Technical Specifications
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Port Rex PS Fire Detection System.pdf (RFP)Scope: Port Rex Power Station Fire Detection System. Refer to Scope of Work (Attachment 1) and NEC Term Services Contract (Attachment 1). Quality Requirements: Supplier Quality Management Specification (Attachment 6), Quality Control Plan or Inspection Test Plan (QCP/ITP, Attachment 7), CQP Template 2021 (Attachment 8). Safety Requirements: OHS Specification (Attachment 20), OHS&Q Management Plan (Attachment 21), OHS Risk Assessment Procedure (Attachment 22), OHS Baseline Risk Assessment (Attachment 23), Work at Height Standard (Attachment 24), Management of Substance Abuse in the Workplace (Attachment 25), Occupational Health and Safety Incident Management Procedure (Attachment 26), Life-Saving Rules Standard (Attachment 27), Vehicle and Driver Safety Management Procedure (Attachment 28), Eskom PPE Standard (Attachment 29), Working in Confined Spaces (Attachment 30). Additional documents: List of Tender Returnables Cat 3 (Attachment 4), Form A Cat 3 (Attachment 5).
Quality Management
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Port Rex PS Fire Detection System.pdfQuality requirements: Supplier Quality Management Specification (Attachment 6), Quality Control Plan or Inspection Test Plan (QCP/ITP, Attachment 7), CQP Template 2021 (Attachment 8). Returnables: List of Tender Returnables Cat 3 (Attachment 4), Form A Cat 3 (Attachment 5). Additional: Eskom Acknowledgement Form for OHS Legal and Other Requirements (Annexure B), Tender Evaluation Template High Risk (Annexure C1), OHS Specification (Attachment 20).
Pricing Schedule
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Port Rex PS Fire Detection System.pdfPricing Schedule/BOQ (Attachment 3) must be submitted in PDF and Excel. Upload size per document ≤500MB; total submission ≤4GB. Cataloguing may be required post-award; include a line item for cataloguing in the Pricing Schedule if applicable. CSDG (0.25%) included in BOQ/Pricing Schedule for SF class works. Alternative tenders are not permitted.
Financial Requirements
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Port Rex PS Fire Detection System.pdf (RFP)Payment terms: Contracts ≤R50M (incl. VAT): Payment within 30 days of undisputed invoice receipt. Contracts >R50M (incl. VAT): Payment within 60 days of undisputed invoice receipt. Pricing Schedule/BOQ (Attachment 3) must be submitted in PDF and Excel. Cataloguing may be required post-award; include a line item for cataloguing in the Pricing Schedule if applicable. Alternative tenders are not allowed. Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for errors, and excluding contingencies. Unconditional discounts are considered for evaluation.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Port Rex PS Fire Detection System.pdf (RFP)Mandatory: CSD registration (CSD number/report). CIDB grading: 5SF or higher for main contractor (or JV with combined grading ≥5SF; lead partner ≥4SF or one level below). Proof of CIDB grading required at tender closing or within 21 working days post-closing. Tax Clearance Certificate: Required for local tenderers (unless SARS e-filing PIN provided) and foreign tenderers with SA footprint. Employment Equity Act compliance: Proof of submission of EE report required for designated employers. COIDA: Certificate of good standing or proof of application (SA tenderers only). B-BBEE: Valid certificate or sworn affidavit. Integrity Declaration Form (Annexure D) and Supplier Integrity Pact acknowledgment required. SBD 4 (Bidders Disclosure, Annexure J) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim, Annexure I) mandatory. Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG): 0.25% applicable for SF class works (Attachment 16). Local Content: SBD 6.2 Declaration (Annexures G1-G4) if designated materials are included. Financial statements: Latest approved annual statements (or management accounts) required, including director’s report, auditor’s report, and full financial statements. For JVs/SPVs: Each partner must submit financials. Start-ups (<12 months) exempt until first-year statements available.
Health & Safety
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Port Rex PS Fire Detection System.pdfOHS requirements: Compulsory compliance with Eskom’s OHS standards. Submit: OHS&Q Management Plan (Attachment 21), OHS Risk Assessment Procedure (Attachment 22), OHS Baseline Risk Assessment (Attachment 23), Work at Height Standard (Attachment 24), Management of Substance Abuse in the Workplace (Attachment 25), Occupational Health and Safety Incident Management Procedure (Attachment 26), Life-Saving Rules Standard (Attachment 27), Vehicle and Driver Safety Management Procedure (Attachment 28), Eskom PPE Standard (Attachment 29), Working in Confined Spaces (Attachment 30). COIDA certificate of good standing or proof of application required (SA tenderers only).
Contractual Terms
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Port Rex PS Fire Detection System.pdfContract terms: NEC3 Term Services Contract applies. Payment terms: ≤R50M: 30 days; >R50M: 60 days for undisputed invoices. Eskom reserves right to negotiate post-bidding if prices are not market-related. Subcontracting with subsidiaries must be declared to avoid fronting allegations. Contract duration: Tender validity period is 12 weeks from closing date. CSDG (0.25%) applicable for SF class works. Post-award returnables: Targeted Enterprise Declaration Affidavit, Project Interim/Completion Reports, and Declarations per GN 1779 (2023).
Section
Source: Invitation to Tender (ITT) Rev. 28 - Port Rex PS Fire Detection System.pdfScoring: 80 points for pricing (VAT-inclusive, error-corrected, contingency-free, NPV-based comparison, unconditional discounts considered). 20 points for Specific Goals (PPPFA 2022). Functionality criteria applicable. Contractual Requirements (CSD, SHEQ, financial viability, B-BBEE) assessed post-evaluation. Non-compliance may disqualify. Tenderers ranked by combined score (Pricing + Specific Goals).
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