Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure 200 units of a single-phase 80A 230V pre-pay energy meters (Model: METER PRE-PAY 10000024) for the City of uMhlathuze. The procurement aims to ensure the supply of reliable pre-payment meters that meet specified technical standards, supporting the municipality's energy management and billing systems.

Scope

The scope of the tender includes:

• Supply of 200 units of 80A 230V pre-pay energy meters.
• Delivery to the Supply Chain Management Unit at the specified address: End of Betastraal, Alton, Richards Bay.
• Compliance with technical specifications and statutory requirements.
• Adherence to procurement policies, including registration with the Central Suppliers Database (CSD).

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications for the meters are as follows:

• Type: Single phase (strictly plug-in) prepayment energy meter
• Accuracy: Class 2
• Voltage: 230V
• Load limit: 60 Amps
• Features: LED flash/impulse light, dimensions 26 x 14 x 4 cm

Additional requirements include:

• All alterations to the bid must be signed by the bidder.
• Price validity until 9 October 2025, with no price increases after submission.
• Compliance with statutory VAT and customs/levy regulations.

Skills and Supplier Requirements

Suppliers must meet the following criteria:

• Registration with the Central Suppliers Database (CSD); non-registered suppliers will not be considered.
• Provision of a valid Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
• Completion of the RFQ in black ink; quotations in pencil will be rejected.
• All alterations must be signed by the bidder.
• Submission of all compulsory documentation, including tax compliance certificates, health certificates (if applicable), SHE risk management files, and proof of ownership or lease agreements.
• Adherence to preferential procurement points system, including proof of ownership by South Africans, rural area residents, women, youth, and disabled persons, where applicable.
• Declaration of interests and compliance with anti-corruption and misconduct regulations.