Tender Summary: Removal of Broken Existing Geyser

Objectives

The primary objective is to safely decommission and remove a malfunctioning existing geyser, supply a replacement 200-litre unit, and execute all necessary plumbing modifications to support a new shower installation. The municipality seeks to modernise residential infrastructure while ensuring strict compliance with national procurement regulations, optimising budget utilisation, and advancing socio-economic transformation goals through its preferential scoring framework.

Scope of Work

• Safe dismantling and removal of the broken existing geyser.
• Procurement and delivery of a new 200-litre geyser conforming to municipal standards.
• Professional installation of the new unit with all required mechanical and electrical/plumbing connections.
• Execution of plumbing alterations specifically engineered for the new shower configuration.
• Adherence to detailed technical specifications maintained at the municipal Supply Chain Management facility in Port Elizabeth.

Technical Requirements

• All works must strictly align with the official technical specifications available at the designated municipal office.
• Tender responses must be submitted exclusively through the designated online portal; fax submissions will be rejected.
• Submitted pricing must remain binding for a minimum period of thirty days from the closing date.
• Contractors must be successfully registered on the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipal Supplier Database before contract award.
• Bidders must comply with the General Conditions of Tender, Conditions of Purchase, and the Preferential Procurement Regulation of 2022.

Skills and Qualifications Requirements

Although not explicitly itemised, the scope inherently requires the following competencies:

• Holding valid licensing and certification for plumbing and/or gas/electrical work related to water heating systems.
• Proven experience in geyser removal, installation, and associated bathroom plumbing retrofits.
• Thorough knowledge of South African National Standards (SANS) for plumbing, water pressure management, and shower installations.
• Capability to interpret municipal technical documentation and implement site-specific alterations accurately.
• Proficiency in health and safety protocols for handling heavy equipment, pressurised systems, and potential hazardous materials.
• Familiarity with municipal procurement workflows, including digital submission platforms and supplier database compliance.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• 80/20 System: A preferential procurement scoring model mandated by South African public finance law. Eighty percent of evaluation points are allocated to the lowest compliant financial bid, while twenty percent are reserved for specific socio-economic objectives, such as Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) status, local supplier participation, and enterprise development initiatives.
• SSM: Abbreviation for the Supply Chain Management office or designated municipal facility where official technical drawings, compliance checklists, and specification documents are physically archived for bidder access.
• Preferential Procurement Regulation of 2022: National legislative framework requiring state entities to integrate transformation and development goals into purchasing decisions, ensuring that procurement practices actively address historical inequalities while maintaining fiscal responsibility.