Objectives

The primary objective is to procure, deliver, and professionally install fire extinguishers across municipal facilities to enhance fire safety compliance. The procurement also aims to align with municipal supply chain management policies, promote preferential procurement frameworks, and support local economic development through strict adherence to socio-economic and local content targets.

Scope

The contract encompasses the complete end-to-end provision of firefighting equipment, including sourcing, transportation, and physical installation or mounting at designated municipal locations. The scope covers the supply of three (3) units of 7.4kg extinguishers and fourteen (14) units of 1kg extinguishers. All logistical handling, site preparation, safe mounting, and commissioning activities fall within the successful bidder’s responsibilities.

Technical Requirements

• 7.4kg Extinguisher: Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) / ABC type, gross weight 7.4 kg, empty weight 2.9 kg, height 425 mm, diameter 175 mm, with a minimum discharge time of 13 seconds.
• 1kg Extinguisher: Stored pressure DCP (ABC/Mono-ammonium phosphate), agent capacity 1.0 kg, total weight 1.8–2.2 kg, empty weight 0.8–1.0 kg, height approximately 330–385 mm, diameter 76–80 mm, operating pressure 1400–1500 kPa, discharge duration 6–8 seconds, and an effective range of 3–4 meters.
• All equipment must comply with relevant South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) specifications and be fit for municipal operational use.
• Pricing must be firm, inclusive of VAT, and fully compliant with the stipulated local content threshold.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

• Valid business registration and active Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration.
• Current Tax Compliance Status PIN issued by the South African Revenue Service (SARS).
• Proven industry experience in the supply, delivery, and certified installation of fire safety equipment.
• Competence in safely mounting, securing, and commissioning extinguishers in accordance with occupational health and safety standards.
• Ability to accurately complete mandatory municipal bidding documentation and calculate local content percentages per prescribed regulatory guidelines.
• Directors and managing personnel must not be state employees or listed on restricted supplier databases.

Notable Terms and Conditions

80/20 Preference Scoring System: Bid evaluation allocates 80 points to price competitiveness and 20 points to targeted socio-economic goals, including ownership by black persons, women, youth, persons with disabilities, and military veterans. Points must be formally claimed using the designated preference form.

100% Local Content Threshold: Bidders must demonstrate that goods are locally manufactured. The calculation follows the SATS 1286:2011 standard, which defines local content as the portion of the bid price (excluding VAT) minus the cost of imported components. Proof of manufacturing origin and exchange rate verification (if imported parts are used) are mandatory for compliance.

Mandatory Compliance Declarations: Submission of multiple standardized municipal forms (MBD 1, 4, 6.1, 6.2, 8, and 9) is compulsory. These cover tax clearance, conflict of interest disclosures, preferential goal claims, local content certification, past supply chain misconduct checks, and an affidavit confirming no collusive bidding practices.

Financial and Administrative Standing: Bidders must provide proof that no municipal accounts are overdue by more than 30 days. Late, incomplete, unsigned, or altered submissions will be automatically rejected. The municipality reserves the right to award contracts based on overall value for money rather than lowest price alone.