WW034 -Installation of Fire Detection System

Date posted: 7 August 2026

The mine is seeking a service provider to design, supply, install, commission, and maintain a real-time gas monitoring system that:

• Continuously measures blasting gases underground
• Determines safe re-entry periods after blasting
• Provides real-time data visibility on the surface
• Ensures compliance with DMPR Instruction Ref No. CIOM-INSTR. OH-01-202

High Level Requirements

The system shall:

• Support the integration and monitoring of multi-gas detection devices capable of measuring Carbon Monoxide (CO), Methane (CH₄), Hydrogen Sulphide (H₂S), and Oxygen (O₂) concentrations throughout the underground mine environment.
• Provide continuous real-time monitoring of all connected gas sensors, with live operational data accessible from surface installations, including the Mine Control Room.
• Generate both audible and visual alarms whenever measured gas concentrations exceed predefined statutory, safety, or user-configurable exposure thresholds.
• Automatically generate and transmit SMS notifications to designated personnel when alarm conditions, critical events, communication failures, or other predefined system events occur.
• Maintain historical records of gas readings, alarm events, acknowledgements, and system status changes for reporting, analysis, and regulatory compliance purposes.
• Include a backup power supply capable of sustaining uninterrupted operation of the monitoring, communication, alarm, and notification functions during power outages or interruptions for a predefined minimum backup duration.
• Continuously monitor the health and availability of connected sensors, communication links, and power supplies, and shall alert operators to any detected faults or failures that could impact system performance or integrity.

Documents to Accompany Expression of Interest

Kindly ensure you submit the following documents with your application:

• Business Profile (Ensure it outlines all your services and capabilities).
• CIPC/CIDC registration certificate.
• COIDA Certificate.
• ID copies of the shareholder/s.
• Bank letter/ proof of banking details.
• SARS /Tax clearance certificate.
• BBBEE – SANAS certificate.
• 2-3 contactable references from recent clients

The detailed scope of work will be shared with shortlisted candidates, who may also be contacted for further engagement, such as site visits and formal quotation submissions.

• Email proposals to: procurement@westwitsmining.com
• Email subject line: WW034 – Fire Detection System
• Deadline: 27 August 2026 @ 16h00

Shortlisted vendors will be contacted for further engagement.

Should you not hear from us within 14 days, consider your application unsuccessful.

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