Objectives

The primary objective is to procure a reliable supplier for rented silent portable generators to ensure uninterrupted power supply at City Power Johannesburg facilities during a defined operational window. The procurement seeks to acquire compliant, high-quality rental equipment at competitive rates while adhering to municipal supply chain management regulations and national economic transformation targets.

Scope

The contract encompasses the rental, delivery, offloading, and collection of portable generators at designated City Power stores. The requirement specifies:

• 70 units of 10KVA silent portable generators
• 5 units of 6.5KVA silent portable generators

All logistical activities must be executed between 3 and 5 November 2026. Quotations must present fixed, firm pricing inclusive of VAT, with all costs for delivery, offloading, and collection fully covered by the bidder.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation demonstrating technical and regulatory compliance:

• Detailed data sheets for each generator model that align precisely with the specified requirements
• Generator Compliance Certificate
• Valid ISO certifications (ISO 45001:2018, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 14001:2015) issued to either the supplier or the manufacturer
• Completed and signed Municipal Bid Documents (MBD 4, 6.1, 8, and 9)
• Valid SARS PIN, CSD Supplier Number, current B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, municipal rates clearance statement, CIPC registration documents, and certified ID copies of all directors and shareholders

A minimum threshold of 80% must be achieved during the initial evaluation stage to qualify for final adjudication.

Skills Requirements

While formal academic qualifications are not explicitly mandated, successful bidders must demonstrate:

• Operational expertise in sourcing, maintaining, and transporting industrial-grade portable generators
• Technical proficiency to accurately complete equipment data sheets and verify compliance certificates
• Administrative capability to navigate complex municipal bidding procedures and compile statutory documentation
• Logistical coordination skills to guarantee timely delivery, offloading, and collection within the strict three-day timeframe

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• B-BBEE Specific Goals: Preference points are allocated based on ownership demographics. Points are awarded for enterprises owned by black women (requiring ≥30% shareholding), black people, black youth, or people with disabilities (each requiring ≥51% ownership). Supporting documentation must be a sworn affidavit or B-BBEE certificate not older than three months.
• MBD Forms: Standard South African municipal procurement templates. MBD 4 covers declarations of interest, MBD 6.1 handles preference point claims, MBD 8 declares past supply chain conduct, and MBD 9 certifies independent proposal determination to prevent collusive bidding.
• CSD Supplier Number: A unique identifier assigned by the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database, used to track, verify, and manage all government-approved suppliers.
• SARS PIN: A digital tax clearance reference issued by the South African Revenue Service, confirming the bidder’s current tax compliance status.