Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to secure a reliable supplier capable of providing essential communication hardware to support municipal operational requirements. The municipality aims to acquire functional radio terminal equipment with integrated telemetry capabilities to enhance remote monitoring and data transmission infrastructure.

Scope of Work

The scope is strictly limited to the supply and delivery of goods. It does not include installation, commissioning, software configuration, training, or long-term maintenance. Successful bidders will be responsible for sourcing, packaging, transporting, and delivering the specified units to the designated municipal location in new, factory-sealed condition. Delivery must occur following order confirmation and within the municipality's operational timeline.

Technical Requirements

• Product Specification: Radio Terminal Unit-Miri AD 2006 paired with a Telemetry Module.
• Quantity: Six (6) units.
• Condition: All items must be brand new, compliant with original manufacturer specifications, and free from defects.
• Documentation: Bidders must submit completed official municipal bidding forms (MBD series) without retyping or modification. Required attachments include tax compliance verification, company registration certificates, sworn affidavits for ownership classification, and mandatory declarations regarding past supply chain conduct, conflict of interest, and independent bid determination.
• Validity: Submitted quotations must remain valid for thirty (30) days from the closing date.
• Contractual Terms: Awards will be governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and applicable municipal supply chain regulations.

Skills Requirements

No specialized technical, engineering, or professional skills are required for this procurement. The tender focuses exclusively on commercial supply and logistics. Suppliers must demonstrate robust inventory management, reliable freight coordination, and administrative capacity to compile compliant bidding documentation. Familiarity with South African public sector procurement compliance standards is necessary to navigate the mandatory declaration and certification requirements.

Key Procurement Terms

80/20 Preferential Point System: Evaluation utilizes a weighted scoring model where 80 points are allocated to price competitiveness and 20 points to designated socio-economic goals. These goals prioritize enterprises owned by black people, rural and urban local business promotion, and representation of youth, women, and persons with disabilities. Points are awarded based on verified supporting documentation submitted with the bid.

Mandatory Official Forms: The municipality enforces strict use of pre-printed Municipal Bidding Document (MBD) templates. Custom, re-typed, or altered forms will result in automatic disqualification to maintain evaluation consistency and legal compliance.