Tender Summary: Supply and Servicing of Fire Extinguishers

Objectives

To procure a competent contractor capable of reliably supplying and maintaining fire extinguishers, ensuring City Power Johannesburg meets operational safety standards and regulatory compliance across its facilities.

Scope

• Provision of new, compliant fire extinguishers matching municipal specifications.
• Routine inspection, pressure testing, servicing, and refilling of existing units.
• Execution of all delivery, installation, and maintenance activities according to the schedules and quality benchmarks detailed in the official tender documentation.

Technical Requirements

• CIDB Contractor Grading: Tenderers must hold a minimum Construction Industry Development Board grading of 2SF or higher.
• Submission Format: Bids must be prepared exclusively using the official tender documentation issued by the employer. Emailed and late tenders will not be considered.
• Administrative Protocols: Strict compliance with prescribed procedures for sealing, addressing, physical delivery, bid opening, and evaluation assessment as outlined in the complete tender package.

Skills Requirements

While comprehensive competency frameworks are contained within the full tender documentation, the mandatory grading threshold indicates that successful bidders must employ certified technicians with proven expertise in fire protection equipment. Required capabilities include knowledge of South African National Standards (SANS) for fire extinguishers, proficiency in hydrostatic testing and re-certification, inventory management, and structured preventive maintenance planning for municipal-scale deployments.

Explanation of Specialized Terms

CIDB Grading 2SF: The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) is South Africa’s statutory body governing public construction procurement. A “2SF” classification specifically identifies contractors registered under the Specialised Fire Protection Works category at a foundational capacity level. This grading verifies that the contractor satisfies minimum financial turnover, relevant project experience, and technical resource requirements necessary to safely manufacture, supply, and service fire suppression equipment in accordance with national regulations.