Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure the supply and delivery of 70 windsocks for ERWAT, a municipal wastewater treatment entity. The procurement aims to ensure the availability of durable windsocks with a minimum warranty of 24 months, supporting ERWAT’s operational safety and environmental compliance. Additionally, the process seeks to promote fair, transparent, and competitive procurement practices aligned with legislative frameworks, while encouraging local economic development and transformation, including participation of SMMEs and historically disadvantaged groups.

Scope

The scope involves the supply and delivery of 70 complete windsocks, including fabric and necessary components, to ERWAT’s facilities. The windsocks must meet specified quality standards, with samples to be approved prior to order issuance. The windsocks should be supplied with a minimum warranty of 24 months against manufacturing defects. Bidders are required to provide comprehensive product brochures and samples for approval. The scope also includes providing a brochure, sample windsock, and ensuring the windsocks are delivered to ERWAT’s designated locations within the specified timeframe.

Technical Requirements

• Supply of 70 windsocks as per the scope of work.
• Windsocks must be durable, weather-resistant, and compliant with ERWAT specifications.
• Fabric and components should carry a minimum warranty of 24 months against manufacturing defects.
• Provision of a comprehensive brochure detailing the product features.
• Sample windsock must be submitted for approval before purchase order issuance.
• All windsocks should be delivered complete, with all necessary components, and in accordance with ERWAT’s quality standards.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

• Proven experience in supplying and manufacturing windsocks or similar outdoor signage equipment.
• Ability to provide detailed product brochures and samples for approval.
• Compliance with quality standards and warranty obligations.
• Demonstrated capacity to deliver within the specified timeframe and to the required locations.
• Knowledge of environmental and safety standards relevant to outdoor signage and wind-related equipment.
• Legal and legislative compliance, including tax registration, BBBEE certification, and adherence to procurement regulations.