Subject: Request for Proposal (RFP No. 04/MOT/2026) – Maintenance of automatic detection fire (Techno Switch TC3000 system)
1. Background:
The Mozambique Transmission Company – MOTRACO – is a limited liability company incorporated in Republic of Mozambique in 1998. The company is a joint venture of Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM), Eskom holdings (Eskom) and Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC). MOTRACO was created as a vehicle for co- operation with the primary objective of building, owning, operating, maintaining the transmission system, and supplying electricity to the Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique and wheeling power to EEC and EDM.
Terms of Reference
2. Context and Description:
MOTRACO is equipped – in Maputo, Barberton, and Edwani Substation – with automatic detection fire system (Techno Switch). The system is installed in such way that in the event of fire, the system switches off all air conditioners to reduce the oxygen inside the building and releases the Inergen Agent to extinguish the fire, and the audible alarm is also triggered. To assure the reliability of the system, periodic maintenance is required.
2.1. System components:
The system is comprised by the following equipment:
- TC 808 main panel
- TC 3001
- PSU
- Inergen Cylinders
3. Scope of work:
The bidder is required to perform preventive maintenance of the Automatic detection system (ADF) which is divided into the following Lots:
I. Lot 1 – Maputo:
- Maputo substation
- MOTRACO office
II. Lot 2 – Barberton and Edwaleni:
- Edwaleni Substation (Eswatini)
- Barberton Substation (South Africa)
4. Format of proposal:
4.1. The proposal must be detailed and present the following:
- Material list to be used by the contractor.
- Cost of labour.
- Any other applicable costs.
4.2. Bidders shall submit the following documents:
- Company profile
- Track record and experience on similar work including reference letters.
- Company registration documents and supporting documents.
- Works plan and duration with Lot specified.
- Safety certificates.
All the clarification will be provided during a site visit scheduled for 10 o’clock as per below:
- 10th February in Maputo;
- 11th February in Eswatini;
- 12th February in Barberton.
5. Closing Date:
The proposals must be submitted no later than 03:00 PM o’clock of 10th March 2026.
Regards,
General Manager
MOTRACO
