Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to design, supply, install, test, commission, certify, and hand over an automatic fire suppression system specifically tailored for a Telemetry RTU Control Room. The system aims to protect critical ICT infrastructure—including telemetry equipment, servers, networking gear, and associated electronics—while minimizing potential damage during fire suppression activities.

Scope

The scope encompasses a comprehensive turnkey solution that includes:

• Design of a suitable fire suppression system compliant with all regulatory and environmental requirements.
• Supply of all necessary equipment for a fully operational system.
• Installation, testing, and commissioning of the system.
• Certification and official handover to Johannesburg Water.
• Provision of documentation, certification, and records of testing and commissioning.
• Preparation of spare parts list and maintenance support arrangements.

The solution must consider environmental factors, future agent refill arrangements within South Africa, lifecycle support, and compliance with legislation and environmental standards.

Technical Requirements

The fire suppression system shall:

• Be designed to protect electronic equipment in the RTU room effectively.
• Include all necessary equipment for a complete operational system.
• Account for environmental considerations and lifecycle support.
• Detect infrastructure issues such as communication failures, detector faults, system malfunctions, and malfunctions in suppression activities.
• Follow a defined operating sequence: upon fire detection, the system shall automatically prepare for agent discharge, ensuring minimal damage and effective suppression.
• Be tested and commissioned in accordance with manufacturer requirements and applicable South African standards.
• Meet all legislative, environmental, and regulatory standards, including approval processes from Johannesburg Water and EMS requirements.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

• Bidder must be a suitably qualified and certified fire suppression system integrator.
• Provide proof of previous experience with similar fire suppression system installations, including reference letters.
• Design, supply, install, test, and commission the system in compliance with South African standards and regulations.
• Ensure personnel involved are competent, certified, and experienced in fire suppression system design and installation.
• Submit all relevant documentation, including certification of compliance, commissioning certificates, and detailed system design calculations signed by a qualified fire suppression design professional.
• Provide warranty, maintenance support, and recommended spare parts, with pricing included in the quotation.