Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure a specialised five-day training programme for one (1) departmental official. The training aims to equip the official with essential technical competencies in the electrical fundamentals, safe operation, routine maintenance, and systematic fault-finding procedures for diesel generators.

Scope

The successful bidder will deliver a structured, contact-based training module titled Diesel Generator: Electrical Basic Fundamental, Operating, Maintaining and Fault Finding – Module 2. The programme spans five days and encompasses both theoretical instruction and practical application across the following key areas:

• Basic electrical engineering principles and circuit analysis
• Selection, calibration, and use of electrical measuring and test instruments
• Identification, function, and testing of electrical components
• Introduction to diesel generators, including alternator construction and protection systems
• Mechanical and electrical operation of diesel engines
• Generator controller functionality, operational controls, and monitoring
• Diagnostic techniques and systematic fault-finding methodologies
• Preventive maintenance schedules and standard operating procedures

Technical Requirements

Bidders must submit a compliant proposal that satisfies the following technical criteria:

• Delivery of a fully accredited or officially validated training curriculum aligned with recognised industry standards for power generation equipment.
• Submission of complete course content, including daily schedules, learning outcomes, instructional materials, assessment tools, and practical exercise guidelines.
• Attachment of valid accreditation certificates or validation documentation from relevant educational, technical, or industry regulatory bodies.
• Inclusion of a detailed pricing schedule covering all costs, inclusive of 15% VAT, trainer fees, venue/materials, and administrative expenses.
• Compliance with mandatory public procurement documentation, including Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, Tax Compliance Status (TCS) verification, and fully completed Standard Bid Document (SBD) forms.
• Proof of legal business registration, directorship/partnership details, and a sworn affidavit confirming Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) status where applicable.

Skills Requirements

As this is a training services procurement, the bidder must demonstrate institutional and instructor-level expertise in vocational education for power generation systems. Required capabilities include:

• Certified trainers with verifiable experience in diesel generator technology, electrical systems engineering, and industrial maintenance practices.
• Ability to design and deliver interactive, hands-on training that bridges theoretical electrical concepts with real-world generator operations.
• Proficiency in conducting safety-compliant fault-finding simulations, diagnostic drills, and preventive maintenance workshops.
• Capability to evaluate trainee performance, provide constructive feedback, and issue formal completion credentials upon successful course delivery.

Notes on Unusual or Complicated Terms

• PPPFA 80/20 Preference Point System: Evaluation follows South Africa’s Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act. Eighty percent of scoring is based on price competitiveness, while twenty percent is allocated for socio-economic transformation goals (e.g., enterprises owned by black people, women, youth, or persons with disabilities, and those located within the procuring municipality). Bidders must submit SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificates or sworn affidavits to claim these points.
• Performance Security: Within thirty days of contract award, the successful supplier must furnish a performance guarantee, typically in the form of an irrevocable bank guarantee or letter of credit. This financial instrument secures contractual obligations and provides compensation to the department in case of non-performance.
• General Conditions of Contract (GCC): Standardised public sector terms govern delivery timelines, warranty periods, penalty calculations for delays, dispute resolution pathways, and termination rights. By submitting a bid, suppliers are deemed to have accepted these binding contractual provisions.