Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to secure qualified suppliers capable of providing specified electrical components and equipment to City Power Johannesburg’s operational facilities. The procurement aims to ensure reliable inventory replenishment while strictly adhering to municipal quality, safety, and preferential procurement regulations.

Scope

The tender covers the supply and direct delivery of five distinct electrical items to designated City Power storage locations. The required quantities and descriptions are:

• Connector Bar: 30A, Polyvinyl Chloride (Quantity: 4)
• Plug Top: 15A, 3-Pin, Rubber (Quantity: 1,000)
• Plug: 5x15 - 8x5 Amp, 5-Way Multi-Plug (Quantity: 250)
• Switch Plug: 15A, Indicator, 1-Lever, 3-Pin, White (Quantity: 500)
• Ready Board: 10A Main (Quantity: 400)

All quotations must reflect fixed, firm pricing inclusive of VAT. Successful bidders are responsible for delivering all materials directly to the municipality’s relevant stores.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation to prove product compliance and manufacturing standards. Requirements are divided into two categories based on the item type:

• Standard Components (Connector Bars, Plug Tops, Multi-Plugs, Switch Plugs): Submission of manufacturer data sheets, proof of a minimum twelve-month warranty, a valid ISO 9001:2015 quality management certificate from the manufacturer, and evidence of compliance with at least one recognized electrical safety certification (e.g., CE, CCC, IEC-based standards, or SANS equivalents).
• Ready Board (10A Main): Completion and signing of the internal CP_TSSPEC_103 technical specification form, submission of a complete type test report aligned with SANS 1619 requirements, and provision of a valid ISO 9001:2015 certificate from the manufacturer.

A minimum first-stage technical evaluation score of 75% is mandatory to qualify for the second-stage commercial assessment. All submissions must be accompanied by completed municipal bidding forms, valid tax clearance documentation, B-BBEE certificates or sworn affidavits, and proof of non-arrears in municipal rates and taxes.

Skills Requirements

This tender does not mandate specific personnel qualifications, trade certifications, or on-site technical skills. Instead, it requires supplier organizational capacity to manage technical compliance, documentation accuracy, and logistics. Bidders must demonstrate proficiency in sourcing certified electrical goods, maintaining quality assurance records, and navigating municipal procurement frameworks. Prior experience in supplying regulated electrical infrastructure components to utility or municipal entities is implicitly expected to fulfill the technical and delivery obligations.

Explanation of Technical and Procurement Terms

• SANS 1619: South African National Standard governing low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies, ensuring structural integrity and electrical safety for ready boards.
• CP_TSSPEC_103: A proprietary City Power technical specification template required to validate board configurations against internal engineering and safety criteria.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A preferential procurement model allocating 80 points to competitive pricing and 20 points to socio-economic transformation targets, including enterprises owned by black individuals, black youth, or qualifying Exempt Micro Enterprises (EMEs).
• MBD Forms: Standardized municipal bidding documents enforcing transparency, conflict-of-interest disclosure, anti-collusion declarations, and historical supply chain compliance.