Palmiet Fire Protection SystemClosed

Overview

Procurement of the Palmiet Fire Protection System; a construction contract to design, procure, install and commission an integrated fire protection system at Eskom’s Palmiet Pumped Storage Scheme. Suitable bidders are mechanical/fire protection and general construction contractors with CIDB 7SF or higher (or a compliant JV as specified), capable of delivering under the NEC3 Term Services Contract, and meeting Eskom’s prequalification (CIDB, CSD, tax, etc.).

Requirements

• CIDB: main contractor 7SF+ (or JV with lead 6SF and combined 7SF, per ITT). JV members must be individually CIDB-registered.
• Pre-qualifications: CSD registration; Tax clearance; CIDB proof; BBBEE and Employment Equity as applicable; integrity and financial due diligence (annual financial statements for the tenderer).
• Contract and technical: NEC3 Term Services Contract; Pricing Schedule/BOQ (PDF and Excel) and separate cataloguing if required (Attachment 3).
• Mandatory returnables and safety: SBD forms (H, I, J) and Annexures A–J; COIDA/OHS documentation; supplier integrity pact; E-tendering training/manuals.
• Site/clarifications: compulsory site clarification meeting (17 July 2026); non-attendance disqualifies. Confirmation by 16 July 12:00. (see ITT Rev 28)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 31 July 2026 at 10:00; late tenders not accepted. Submissions via Eskom E-tendering site; PDFs for documents, price list in PDF and Excel (Attachment 3). (see ITT Rev 28)
• Site briefing: 17 July 2026, 09:00, Palmiet Pumped Storage Scheme; confirm attendance with details. (see ITT Rev 28)
• Documents to submit: Annexures A–J, SBD forms, Pricing Schedule/BOQ (Attachment 3), NEC TS Contract materials, CIDB/CSD proofs, tax/JV documents as applicable. (see Annexures A–J)
• Where to obtain documents: Eskom Tender Bulletin/E-tendering portal; the ITT and attachments (Attachment 1–9, Annexures A–J) are included in the tender package. (see ITT Rev 28)

Note: Specific items and forms reference: Annexure A–J, Attachment 1 (NEC TS Contract), Attachment 3 (Pricing Schedule/BOQ), Attachment 9 (SDLI), and SBD forms H/I/J. (Invitation to Tender)