Objectives

The primary objective is to procure and deliver specified water reticulation valves to the Ugu District Municipality. The tender aims to secure competitive pricing while adhering to national preferential procurement legislation designed to advance economic transformation, support local enterprises, and empower historically disadvantaged groups.

Scope

• Supply and delivery of three valve categories for municipal pipeline infrastructure:
• 10 × 50 mm Double Air Valves
• 6 × 80 mm Air Valves
• 2 × 50 mm Leveldex Control Valves
• Delivery destination: Marburg Stores, Mar No 2 Lind Road, Marburg.
• Quotation validity: Thirty (30) days from the closing date.

Technical Requirements

• Bidders must supply valves that precisely match the specified types, dimensions, and performance standards for reticulation pipelines.
• All submissions must use official municipal bidding forms; re-typed or altered documents will be rejected.
• Physical submission required: Sealed envelopes clearly endorsed with reference REQ:27297, deposited in the designated tender box before 12:00 on 20 November 2026.
• Electronic, faxed, late, or incomplete bids will be automatically disqualified.
• Mandatory compliance documentation includes a valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or Central Supplier Database (CSD) number, sworn ownership affidavits, local business promotion certificates, proof of youth/women/disabled representation, and director identification.
• Bidders must not appear on the Register for Tender Defaulters, nor may they be current state employees.
• All contracts are governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and applicable municipal supply chain regulations.

Skills Requirements

No specialized engineering, installation, or technical commissioning skills are required, as this is a direct supply contract for standard industrial valves. Bidders must demonstrate standard commercial logistics capabilities, reliable inventory management, and the administrative proficiency to compile and submit fully compliant municipal bidding documentation.

Notable Terms & Conditions

• 80/20 Preferential Point System: Evaluations allocate 80 points to price competitiveness and 20 points to specific socio-economic goals (black ownership, local business promotion, and youth/women/disabled empowerment).
• Leveldex Control Valves: A branded type of automated flow and level regulation valve commonly used in water distribution networks to maintain consistent pressure and prevent hydraulic surges.
• General Conditions of Contract (GCC): Standard municipal clauses dictating delivery timelines, warranty obligations, payment schedules, liability, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Municipal Bidding Documents (MBDs): Statutory forms enforcing anti-collusion declarations, conflict-of-interest disclosures, past supply chain misconduct checks, and tax compliance verification to ensure transparent procurement.