Objectives

The primary objective is to procure and deliver essential hydraulic control and air valves to support water reticulation infrastructure in the Southwest and South pipeline networks. The municipality seeks reliable suppliers capable of meeting strict technical specifications, adhering to municipal procurement regulations, and ensuring timely delivery to designated storage facilities.

Scope of Work

The tender encompasses the supply and delivery of four specific valve categories tailored for municipal water pipelines. All items must be delivered to the designated municipal stores following order confirmation. The scope includes:

• Thirteen (13) 50 mm double air valves
• Three (3) 80 mm air valves
• Two (2) 50 mm leveldex control valves
• One (1) 100 mm leveldex control valve

Delivery must occur promptly after order placement, with all goods handed over at the specified municipal depot. The scope covers packaging, transportation, and formal handover procedures.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must provide valves that strictly conform to the specified dimensions and industry standards for water distribution systems. Key technical and procedural requirements include:

• Completion of all mandatory official municipal bidding forms without alteration or re-typing
• Proof of tax compliance via a valid Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number
• Submission of certified supporting documents for ownership, local business promotion, and demographic goals
• Quotation validity of thirty (30) days from the closing date
• Physical submission of sealed bids clearly endorsed with the reference number, deposited before the stipulated deadline

Electronic, faxed, typed, or late submissions will be automatically disqualified. Bidders must also declare compliance with anti-collusion regulations and confirm they are not listed in restricted supplier databases.

Skills Requirements

While not explicitly itemized, the tender implicitly requires suppliers to possess:

• Logistical and warehousing capabilities to manage timely delivery and handling of industrial piping components
• Administrative proficiency to accurately complete complex municipal compliance and declaration forms
• Financial and operational stability to fulfill contract obligations without disruption
• Proven experience in supplying water infrastructure equipment to public sector entities

Key Terms & Unusual Concepts

Leveldex Control Valve: A specialized hydraulic device used to monitor and regulate water levels and pressure within distribution pipelines. It prevents system surges, maintains consistent flow rates, and protects downstream infrastructure from damage caused by pressure fluctuations.

80/20 Preferential Procurement System: A statutory evaluation model where eighty percent of the total score is awarded based on competitive pricing, and twenty percent is allocated to socio-economic transformation targets. These targets prioritize black ownership, local business participation, and the inclusion of youth, women, and persons with disabilities.

Municipal Bidding Documents (MBDs): Standardized compliance templates mandated by South African municipal supply chain regulations. They enforce transparency by requiring declarations on tax status, conflicts of interest, past supply chain misconduct, and independent bid determination to prevent bid-rigging and collusion.