Objectives

The primary objectives of this tender are to:

• Procure service providers for the supply and delivery of various electrical and infrastructure equipment, including streetlight poles, electrical distribution poles, padlocks, miniature substations, ringmain units, metering units, distribution transformers, and traffic signal equipment.
• Engage contractors for the maintenance and testing of electrical infrastructure such as switchgear, protection systems, power transformers, and electrical network components.
• Support law enforcement efforts through the appointment of service providers for the supply of cables and conductors related to HV, MV, and LV electrical systems.
• Contribute to the broader initiative of combating illegal mining activities in the North West Province via operational support and law enforcement collaboration.

Scope

The scope of the tender encompasses:

• Supply and delivery of electrical infrastructure components, including streetlight poles, electrical poles, padlocks, substations, ringmain units, metering units, transformers, and traffic signal equipment, with delivery periods ranging from 3 to 3 years.
• Provision of maintenance and testing services for electrical switchgear, protection systems, transformers, and network components over a 3-year period.
• Supply of cables and conductors for HV, MV, and LV electrical systems for a duration of three years.
• Participation in law enforcement operations aimed at curbing illegal mining activities, including the supply of relevant equipment and operational support.

Technical Requirements

Technical specifications and requirements include:

• All suppliers must provide certificates and documentation demonstrating compliance with relevant standards.
• For testing and maintenance services, adherence to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 standards, and CIDB grading of 6EP or higher (for certain services), or 7EP or higher (for transformer maintenance).
• Functionality evaluation scoring of at least 70 out of 100 points.
• Mandatory submission of proof of deposit, completed documentation, and all required certificates.
• For electrical equipment, compliance with technical specifications as stipulated in the tender documents.

Skills and Qualifications Requirements

Applicants must possess:

• Relevant CIDB grading of 6EP or higher for electrical testing and maintenance services, or 7EP or higher for transformer maintenance.
• Properly completed and certified documentation demonstrating technical capability and compliance.
• Experience in supply, delivery, and maintenance of electrical infrastructure and equipment.
• Ability to meet the specified functionality scoring criteria and adhere to safety and quality standards.
• For law enforcement support services, proven capability in operational support related to illegal mining activities.