Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure a reliable and compliant supplier capable of providing and transporting a specified volume of potable water to support essential operations at a designated South African Police Service (SAPS) station.

Scope of Work

• Service Provided: Supply and delivery of 30,000 litres of clean drinking water.
• Delivery Location: Qumbu SAPS, within the Mthatha Regional jurisdiction.
• Closing Date & Time: 26 August 2026 at 11:00 AM.
• Evaluation Method: Assessment will follow an 80/20 point scoring framework, with 80 points allocated to price and 20 points to socio-economic preference targets.

Technical Requirements

Although detailed specifications are contained within the full tender documentation, bidders are expected to meet the following baseline technical criteria:

• Water must comply with national potable water quality standards and be fit for human consumption.
• Suppliers must possess appropriate storage tanks, pumping equipment, and certified transport vehicles suitable for bulk liquid delivery.
• Full compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations governing water handling and road transport.
• Valid proof of business registration, tax clearance, and relevant industry permits must be provided.

Skills Requirements

Bidders must demonstrate operational competence and relevant experience in municipal or institutional water supply contracts. Essential capabilities include:

• Proven experience in bulk water distribution to government or security facilities.
• Skilled logistics coordination, including route planning, fleet maintenance, and licensed heavy vehicle operators.
• Quality control expertise to prevent contamination during transit and storage.
• Administrative proficiency in generating delivery dockets, invoices, and compliance reports aligned with public sector procurement procedures.

Key Procurement Terms & Conditions

80/20 Point Scoring System: A standard South African public procurement evaluation model where 80% of the total score is determined by the submitted price, and 20% is awarded through preference points based on designated socio-economic transformation criteria.

Functionality Requirement: Bidders must achieve a minimum Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 1 status to qualify for the price and preference evaluation stage. Failure to meet this threshold results in automatic disqualification, regardless of pricing competitiveness.

Preference Points: Additional scoring awarded to historically disadvantaged enterprises to advance economic inclusion, calculated according to prescribed government procurement guidelines. These points are integrated into the 20-point preference allocation.