Objectives

The primary objective is to secure a reliable supplier for the procurement and delivery of standard industrial cable ties at competitive, fixed prices. The tender aims to fulfill municipal operational needs while adhering to strict public procurement regulations and prioritizing socio-economic transformation through preferential scoring mechanisms.

Scope

The contract covers the supply and delivery of two specific cable tie line items:

• Cable Ties LK5,540mm, 13mm, 1000 XL (packs of 50)
• Cable Ties T120R, 388x7.8mm, 1000 L (packs of 50)

Quotations must be submitted physically to a designated municipal quotation box by the specified closing date and time. All prices must be fixed, firm, and inclusive of VAT. Successful suppliers are responsible for delivering goods directly to the relevant City Power storage facilities.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must submit a fully compliant quotation package meeting rigorous documentation and evaluation standards:

• Mandatory Documentation: Valid SARS PIN/certificate, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (not older than three months), completed MBD forms 4, 6.1, 8, and 9, Central Supplier Database (CSD) number, municipal rates clearance or signed lease agreement, valid CIPC registration documents, and certified ID copies of all directors and shareholders.
• First-Stage Evaluation Threshold: A minimum score of 80 out of 100 points is required to advance. Scoring is based on: submission of a comprehensive product catalogue (40 points), provision of detailed technical data sheets (40 points), and verification of a valid ISO 9001:2015 quality management certificate issued directly by the manufacturer (20 points).
• Compliance Declarations: Bidders must sign statutory declarations confirming independence from state employees, absence of past supply chain misconduct, and non-collusive bidding practices.

Skills Requirements

This tender does not require specialized engineering or installation skills. Instead, it demands strong administrative and compliance proficiency, including:

• Expertise in navigating South African municipal procurement frameworks and accurately completing standardized bidding forms.
• Ability to source and verify manufacturer-level ISO certifications and product specification sheets.
• Competency in preparing legally binding declarations regarding conflicts of interest, past contractual performance, and independent pricing.
• Reliable logistics and inventory management capabilities to ensure consistent, direct delivery to multiple municipal depots.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• MBD Forms: Standardized Municipal Bidding Documents used across South African local government to formally declare compliance, disclose conflicts of interest, attest to clean supply chain records, and certify independent pricing.
• CSD Number: A unique Central Supplier Database identifier assigned by National Treasury to verify a supplier’s legal standing and eligibility to contract with the public sector.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A procurement scoring methodology where 80 points are awarded based on price competitiveness and 20 points are allocated to specific socio-economic goals, primarily targeting enterprises with majority black, youth, or disability ownership.
• B-BBEE Sworn Affidavit: A legally sworn statement used by micro-enterprises to demonstrate Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment status when a formal accredited certificate is unavailable; municipal rules typically restrict its validity to three months from the date of signing.