Objectives

The primary objective is to procure high-quality electrical cables and cable ties to support City Power Johannesburg’s infrastructure maintenance and operational requirements. The tender prioritizes strict compliance with national safety standards, reliable supply chain performance, and alignment with transformative public procurement policies.

Scope

The contract covers the supply and direct delivery of electrical installation materials to designated City Power storage facilities. Key deliverables include:

• Cable Ties (LK5, 540mm length, extra large, 35,000 units)
• Cabtyre PVC Cables (2.5mm², 3-core copper; 2-core, 2.5mm² flat copper)
• Additional cable variants including single-core, multi-core, flat, and round PVC-insulated copper conductors ranging from 1.5mm² to 6mm² cross-sections

Quantities are estimated and subject to adjustment upon formal order placement. Prices must be fixed, firm, and inclusive of VAT.

Technical Requirements

• All cables must fully comply with SANS 1411 Parts 1 and 2 for insulated electric cables and flexible cords.
• Conductors must consist of plain annealed or hard-drawn copper; insulation and outer sheathing must be general-purpose flexible grade PVC.
• Rated operating ambient temperature range: -15°C to +20°C.
• Bidders must submit complete, certified type test reports aligned with internal specification CP_TSSPEC_252.
• A valid ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification from the manufacturer or supplier is mandatory.
• Technical schedules must be completed in full; placeholder marks, ticks, asterisks, or “to be advised” notes will render the quotation non-responsive.
• Minimum 90% local content threshold as defined by the Department of Trade and Industry. An official DTI exemption letter is required if products are imported.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

• Active SARS PIN certificate and valid CSD Supplier Number.
• Current B-BBEE certificate or compliant sworn affidavit (issued within three months).
• Fully executed Municipal Bidding Documents (MBD4, MBD6.1, MBD8, MBD9).
• Up-to-date municipal rates and taxes statement (not overdue beyond 90 days) or a duly signed lease agreement.
• Valid CIPC company registration documents and certified ID copies of all directors and shareholders.
• Ability to compete under an 80/20 preferential procurement model: 80 points allocated to price competitiveness and 20 points to specific socio-economic goals, including enterprises owned by black women (≥30% shareholding), black individuals (≥51%), and black youth (≥51%).

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• Cabtyre Cable: A specialized flexible copper conductor cable featuring bunched wires individually insulated and collectively sheathed in flexible PVC. Designed for non-fixed wiring applications requiring frequent movement, bending, or vibration resistance without compromising electrical integrity.
• SANS 1411: The governing South African National Standard detailing material specifications, dimensional limits, maximum resistance values, and standardized testing protocols for insulated electrical cables and flexible cords.
• SATS 1286:2011: The SABS-approved methodology for calculating the local content percentage of a bid. It determines domestic value by subtracting imported component costs from the total bid price, using official South African Reserve Bank exchange rates.
• MBD Forms: Standardized municipal procurement declarations used to verify bidder legitimacy, disclose potential conflicts of interest, confirm clean supply chain management records, and legally prohibit collusive bidding practices.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A public procurement scoring framework allocating 80% of evaluation weight to price competitiveness and 20% to targeted economic empowerment initiatives, ensuring both fiscal efficiency and socio-economic development outcomes.