Acacia Power Station Fire Protection System

E3673GXPOU

2026-10-26 09:00

2026-11-06 10:00

Eskom Holdings SOC Limited Gauteng

3 SF

Firefighting Equipment, Fire Protection, Fire Alarms and Sprinklers and Firefighting Services

Cape Town, Western Cape

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Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender
Acacia Power Station Fire Protection System
Employer Tender Number: E3673GXPOU
cidb Reference Number: 100123226
ESKOM HOLDINGS SOC LIMITED GAUTENG INVITES TENDERS FOR ACACIA POWER STATION FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
It is estimated that tenderers should have a cidb contractor grading of 3SF or higher.
Preferences are offered to tenderers who Not applicable.
Only tenderers who 3SF or higher are eligible to submit tenders.
Documents are available free-of-charge and can be accessed on the Eskom Tender Bulletin and National Treasury E-Portal.
Queries relating to the issues of these documents may be addressed to:
Rashaad Sedan
Tel No. 0219415703
E-mail. [email protected]
or
Le-Anne Moses
Tel No. 0219415703
E-mail. [email protected]
A compulsory clarification meeting with representitives of the Employer will take place at Acacia Power Station on 26 October 2026
starting at 09h00.
The closing time for receipt of Tenders is 10h00 on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Emailed and Late Tenders will not be accepted.
Tenders may only be submitted on the tender documentation that is issued.
Requirements for sealing, addressing, delivering, opening and assessment of Tenders are stated in the Tender Data.



Additional Information:
Employer Name: Eskom Holdings SOC Limited Gauteng
Province: Western Cape
Municipality: City of Cape Town Metropolitan
Closing Date: 2026-11-06 10:00
Site Meeting: Yes
Briefing Date: 2026-10-26 09:00
CIDB Class: 3 SF
Subcategory:
Documents Available from: 15 October 2026

Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective is to engage a qualified contractor to design, implement, and commission a comprehensive fire protection system for Acacia Power Station. The initiative aims to safeguard personnel, critical infrastructure, and continuous power generation operations by ensuring full compliance with national fire safety regulations and Eskom’s operational safety standards.

Scope of Work

The tender covers the complete lifecycle delivery of fire protection infrastructure at the specified power station. Key activities include:

  • System design and engineering tailored to industrial power generation environments
  • Procurement and supply of fire detection, alarm, and suppression equipment
  • Physical installation, piping, wiring, and integration with existing plant systems
  • Commissioning, performance testing, and validation against design specifications
  • Documentation handover and operational readiness support

Technical Requirements

All deliverables must align with South African National Standards (SANS) for fire protection, municipal bylaws, and Eskom’s internal technical guidelines. The system must feature reliable detection mechanisms, appropriate suppression media suited to electrical and industrial hazards, centralized control panels, and fail-safe redundancy. Installation must adhere to strict quality assurance protocols, with all materials and workmanship subject to inspection and certification prior to handover.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

Eligibility is strictly limited to contractors holding a minimum CIDB contractor grading of 3SF or higher. The CIDB grading system is a South African classification framework that evaluates contractors on financial turnover, past project experience, and technical capacity. A 3SF grade specifically permits execution of medium-scale fire protection projects (typically up to R15 million), requiring demonstrated expertise in fire engineering, hydraulic system design, and industrial installation practices. The successful bidder must also deploy suitably accredited professionals, including registered fire protection engineers, certified installers, and experienced site supervisors familiar with high-voltage and heavy-industry environments.

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