Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure and deliver a single commercial-grade zero-turn lawn mower machine to the Emadlangeni Local Municipality. The municipality aims to acquire reliable, specification-compliant landscaping equipment while adhering to national preferential procurement legislation and municipal supply chain management regulations.

Scope

The scope covers the complete supply, transportation, and handover of one (1) zero-turn lawn mower machine to a designated municipal site. The successful bidder assumes full responsibility for delivering the equipment in working condition, inclusive of all freight, insurance, handling, and applicable taxes. Upon award, the supplier must execute a formal written contract (MBD7). The municipality reserves the right to conduct price negotiations with preferred bidders before finalizing the contract and may accept partial bids.

Technical Requirements

• Product: Zero Turn Lawn Mower Machine, equivalent to Husqvarna MZ54 967 69 61-02
• Cutting Specifications: 137 cm width; fabric deck; adjustable height 38.1 mm to 114.3 mm; supports collecting, mulching, and side discharge
• Performance: Forward speed 0–13.7 km/h; emission standard CO2 EU V (792 g/kWh)
• Engine & Capacity: Kawasaki FR Series, 726 cm³ displacement, 18.9 L fuel tank
• Physical Attributes: Operating weight 349.3 kg; premium high-back 21-inch seat with armrests
• Pricing & Validity: Firm, VAT-inclusive pricing; minimum sixty-day bid validity; all delivery costs must be bundled into the quoted price
• Delivery: Strict delivery timeline required; deviations from specifications must be explicitly declared
• Warranty: Twelve-month coverage from delivery acceptance against design, material, or workmanship defects

Skills Requirements

This tender does not mandate specialized engineering, installation, or commissioning skills, as the requirement is strictly for the supply and delivery of a ready-to-operate machine. However, bidders must possess strong administrative and compliance capabilities, including the ability to maintain valid tax clearance, register on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) and Municipal Suppliers Database, and accurately compile all mandatory municipal bidding forms. Joint ventures must demonstrate financial consolidation through a stamped bank statement and a formal joint venture agreement.

Key Terms & Conditions

The tender applies the standard 80/20 Preferential Procurement Point System, allocating eighty points for competitive pricing and twenty points for socio-economic goals. Specific goals reward enterprises demonstrating RDP ownership and those operating within KwaZulu-Natal, verifiable through CSD records, municipal account statements, affidavits, or ward councillor-certified residence proofs. Failure to submit proof results in zero allocation for these goals.

The contract is governed by General Conditions of Contract (GCC), which outline penalty deductions for delayed delivery, termination rights for non-performance or misconduct, force majeure provisions, and dispute resolution through mediation or South African courts. Bidders must also submit certified declarations confirming independence from collusive bidding, absence of past supply chain abuses, and no outstanding municipal debt exceeding ninety days. Standard municipal bidding forms (MBD 1, 3.1, 4, 6.1, 8, and 9) enforce compliance, pricing transparency, preference claims, and anti-corruption safeguards.