Tender Summary

This informal tender, issued by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (Budget & Treasury Directorate, Supply Chain Management Unit), seeks quotations for two distinct items: a pair of ankle gumboots and a supply of sand. The tender is subject to the Preferential Procurement Regulation of 2022, using the 80/20 system.

Objectives

• To procure two (2) pairs of black ankle gumboots in specified sizes for municipal use.
• To procure one (1) ton of sand for delivery to the Cuyler Depot in Uitenhage.
• To ensure compliance with municipal supply chain management policies and preferential procurement goals.

Scope of Supply

• Item 1 – Ankle Gumboots (Black): Quantity: 2 each. Sizes required: one (1) size 6 and one (1) size 9. Brand specified as Dromex or an approved equal. The boots must be black, ankle-length gumboots.
• Item 2 – Sand: Quantity: 1 ton. Delivery point: Cuyler Depot, Uitenhage. No further specification on sand type or grading is provided in the tender summary.

Technical Requirements

• Gumboots must be black, ankle-length, and match the specified sizes (6 and 9).
• Brand must be Dromex or an approved equivalent – meaning the offered product must meet the same quality and functional standards as the named brand.
• Sand must be delivered in a quantity of one ton to the specified municipal depot.
• All tender prices must remain valid for a minimum of 30 days from the tender closing date.
• Submissions must be completed online – no fax or physical submissions will be accepted.

Skills and Compliance Requirements

• Service providers must be registered on the Nelson Mandela Bay Supplier Database before acceptance of the tender.
• Bidders must comply with the General Conditions of Tender and Conditions of Purchase.
• Bidders must adhere to the Preferential Procurement Regulation of 2022, specifically the 80/20 system, which means preference points will be awarded based on price and specific goals (e.g., BBBEE status, local content, etc.).
• No special technical skills are required beyond the ability to supply the specified goods and deliver them to the designated location.

Additional Notes

The tender is informal and relatively straightforward, involving standard off-the-shelf items. The main complexities are compliance with municipal procurement rules, online submission, and ensuring the gumboot sizes and brand equivalence are correctly offered.