Objectives

The primary objective is to procure and deliver one (1) Castor and Ladder Folding Nose Trolley (Platform Trolley) to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. The tender seeks to acquire a compliant, cost-effective material handling solution while ensuring strict adherence to municipal supply chain management protocols, preferential procurement targets, and mandatory supplier registration requirements.

Scope

The scope covers the supply and delivery of a single folding nose trolley. This is an informal tender requiring all submissions to be completed exclusively through online channels; fax submissions are strictly prohibited. Successful award is contingent upon compliance with the General Conditions of Tender and Conditions of Purchase. All participating service providers must be successfully registered on the Nelson Mandela Bay Supplier Database prior to contract acceptance. Tender pricing must remain valid for a minimum of thirty (30) days from the submission date.

Technical Requirements

• Product Specification: Castor and Ladder Folding Nose Trolley - Platform Trolley (Quantity: 1).
• Post-Closing Verification: Samples or brochures may be requested after the tender closing date. Bidders must be prepared to provide detailed technical information specifically regarding the "FOLDING NOSE" mechanism within three (3) working days of a request, or within an alternative timeframe mutually agreed upon in writing with the relevant Project Manager.
• Mandatory Compliance: Failure to supply the requested folding nose information within the stipulated timeframe will render the bid non-responsive, resulting in immediate exclusion from further evaluation.

Skills Requirements

No specific technical, professional, or trade-specific skills are explicitly mandated in the tender documentation. Bidders are expected to possess standard commercial capabilities, including accurate quotation preparation, familiarity with municipal procurement guidelines, and proficiency in completing online tender submissions. Basic logistical capacity to ensure timely delivery of the single unit is implicitly required.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• 80/20 System: Refers to the Preferential Procurement Regulation of 2022, which structures scoring out of 100 points: 80 points are awarded based on price competitiveness, while 20 points are reserved for Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) and other socio-economic development goals.
• Folding Nose Trolley: A specialized industrial or logistics platform trolley featuring a hinged front section ("nose") that can be folded down or adjusted. This design typically facilitates easier loading and unloading of cargo, particularly when interfacing with vehicle beds or conveyor systems. Detailed mechanical or dimensional specifications must be provided upon request.
• Non-Responsive Bid: A formal procurement term indicating a submission that fails to meet mandatory, non-negotiable requirements. Such bids are disqualified immediately and do not proceed to technical or financial evaluation.