Objectives

The primary objective is to engage a qualified service provider to promptly diagnose, attend to, and rectify a specified infrastructure fault at Grid Supply Node (GSN) 059 ZN. The procurement aims to restore full operational functionality, ensure compliance with municipal supply chain management regulations, and advance local economic development through structured preference scoring mechanisms.

Scope

The scope covers comprehensive fault resolution at the designated location, including site mobilisation, technical assessment, execution of repairs or component replacements, system testing, and final commissioning. The service provider must participate in a mandatory site briefing, submit a compliant sealed quotation within the prescribed deadline, and adhere to all municipal evaluation and compliance frameworks. The municipality reserves the right to accept any portion or all of submitted quotations and is not bound to award the contract to the lowest bidder.

Technical Requirements

• Valid industry accreditation or an officially recognised equivalent certification relevant to grid/electrical fault attendance.
• Active registration and compliance status on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• Clean clearance against the National Treasury’s Defaulters Database.
• Documentary proof confirming no outstanding arrears for municipal rates, taxes, or services, or a legally valid exemption affidavit verified by the municipal finance office.
• Full compliance with all applicable national and municipal legislative frameworks governing public procurement and technical safety standards.
• All claims for preference points must be accompanied by verifiable supporting documentation; failure to provide proof results in zero scoring.

Skills Requirements

Bidders must demonstrate proven technical competency in diagnosing and resolving complex electrical or grid distribution faults. Required competencies include:

• Qualified tradesperson(s) with recognised electrical engineering, maintenance, or related technical certifications.
• Practical experience in municipal infrastructure repair, emergency fault response, and preventive maintenance.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical schematics, operating specialised diagnostic equipment, and implementing safe working practices in accordance with occupational health and safety regulations.
• Project coordination capabilities to ensure timely mobilisation, efficient execution, and proper handover of completed works.

Key Terminology Explanation

• COF (Chief Operating Fault / Control Office Fault): Indicates a critical malfunction in municipal infrastructure requiring immediate technical intervention to restore service continuity.
• GSN (Grid Supply Node): A designated junction or transformer station within the municipal electricity distribution network where power is routed to specific zones.
• Closed Quotes: A restricted procurement method where eligible suppliers submit sealed bids by a fixed deadline; only fully compliant submissions are evaluated, and electronic or late bids are rejected.
• QSE / EME: Qualifying Small Enterprise / Exempted Micro Enterprise. South African business classifications that qualify for preferential procurement scoring based on ownership demographics and annual revenue thresholds.
• Locality Preference: A scoring mechanism awarding additional points to enterprises physically operating within the KwaDukuza municipal jurisdiction to stimulate regional economic growth and job creation.