Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure and deliver a specified inventory of industrial and electrical maintenance tools to the City of uMhlathuze within a defined timeframe, ensuring compliance with municipal supply chain regulations and quality standards.

Scope

The procurement covers the supply, delivery, and associated documentation for four tool categories. The total estimated value is below R300,000 (including VAT). Deliveries must be made to the designated Supply Chain Management Unit facility. Required quantities include:

• Six (6) lever hoists
• Five (5) telescopic link sticks
• One (1) heavy-duty crimping tool (6–400mm²)
• Three (3) 1000V insulation testers

Bidders must provide unit pricing, calculate sub-totals, VAT, and grand totals. Any post-submission price adjustments require explicit bidder signatures to remain valid.

Technical Requirements

Quoted equipment must strictly adhere to the following engineering and safety specifications:

• Lever Hoist: 0.75-tonne capacity, 0.75 falls of load chain, 6.3mm chain diameter, net weight 6.6kg.
• Telescopic Link Stick: Seven-section configuration, extends to 9.18m, rated for 1–132kV, equipped with rubber hook latches, stability base caps, triangular operation design, replaceable sections, heavy-duty carry bag, and a conformance certificate.
• Heavy-Duty Crimping Tool: Approximately 60 crimps per charge at 50mm², 12.7-ton die force, 180° rotating head, 18V lithium-ion battery operated, 32mm C-head opening, compatible with 16–400mm² dies. Must include a carry case, full die set, two batteries, and an AC charger.
• 1000V Insulation Tester: Analogue display, heavy-duty carry case, taut band movement, auto-discharge feature, colour-coded scale, live circuit indication, and AC voltage measurement.

Mandatory Documentation: Official manufacturer data sheets for all quoted items must be attached. Omission results in automatic disqualification.

Skills Requirements

No specialized technical or field service skills are explicitly required. The tender focuses on commercial supply and logistics capabilities. Bidders must, however, demonstrate administrative competence in completing municipal procurement forms accurately, maintaining financial documentation, and adhering to strict formatting protocols (e.g., black ink only, manual signing of alterations).

Key Compliance & Unusual Requirements

This tender integrates standard South African public procurement frameworks with specific administrative conditions:

• Preferential Procurement (80:20 System): Evaluation uses an 80-point price allocation and 20-point Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) allocation. Points are awarded across categories including black ownership, women-owned enterprises, youth, disabled persons, and rural/township residents. Valid supporting proof must be submitted with the bid.
• Central Suppliers Database (CSD) Registration: A mandatory national vendor registry. Suppliers without active CSD registration are excluded from evaluation.
• Statutory Declarations (MBD Forms): Bidders must complete standardized forms declaring independence from competitors, confirming no history of fraud/corruption, and disclosing any conflicts of interest with evaluating authorities.
• Documentation Integrity Rules: Pencil submissions are invalid. All price changes must be physically signed by the bidder. A current Tax Compliance Certificate and Letter of Good Standing are compulsory prerequisites for evaluation.