Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a qualified supplier capable of consistently providing high-quality cleaning and hygiene materials to support the routine maintenance and sanitation operations of Johannesburg Water SOC Ltd.

Scope

The procurement covers the supply and delivery of seven standardized cleaning and sanitation products. The required quantities are as follows:

• Liquid Floor Polish (25L): 150 units
• Clean Pine Thick Gel Cleaner, Deodorizer, Degreaser & Disinfectant (25L): 150 units
• Dishwashing Liquid (750ml): 150 units
• Clean Sanitary Block Deodorant (5L bucket): 150 units
• General Toilet Paper One Ply (SANS 1887-2 approved): 25,000 units
• Clean Polish Furniture Aerosol (300ml): 150 units
• Refuse Bags (20-pack, 20-litre): 10,000 units

All deliveries must align with the client's operational schedule, and quotations must remain valid for sixty days from the closing date.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must satisfy strict technical, documentary, and procedural criteria:

• Product Compliance: Every line item must clearly indicate the offered brand name. The gel disinfectant must comply with SANS 1853 standards, and the toilet paper must hold SANS 1887-2 approval.
• Samples & Datasheets: Physical product samples and detailed technical datasheets are mandatory. Omission of either results in automatic disqualification.
• Submission Format: Quotations must be presented on official company letterheads, bear an authorized signature, and reflect total prices inclusive of all applicable taxes.
• Registration & Financial Standing: Suppliers must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), hold a valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS PIN, and provide proof of municipal account status not older than ninety days.
• Regulatory Documentation: Completed Municipal Bidding Documents (MBD 4, 6.1, 8, and 9) must accompany the submission, along with a valid BBBEE certificate or compliant sworn affidavit, company registration documents, and ID copies of all directors and shareholders.

Skills Requirements

No specialized technical certifications, professional qualifications, or prior project experience are explicitly required for this procurement. The evaluation prioritizes pricing accuracy, product specification compliance, and administrative completeness. Suppliers are expected to possess standard logistical capacity to fulfill the stated quantities within agreed delivery windows, but no formal skill assessments or personnel competency checks are mandated.

Key Procurement Terms & Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation Framework: Tenders are scored using an 80/20 preferential procurement model. Eighty percent of the total score is allocated to price competitiveness, while twenty percent is reserved for specific socio-economic transformation goals.

Specific Goals: The full twenty points are awarded to enterprises that are fifty-one percent or more owned by women. Verification must be submitted via a SANAS-accredited BBBEE certificate, a DTI/CIPC certificate for Exempted Micro Enterprises, or a legally sworn affidavit detailing ownership structures.

Terminology Clarification: This tender operates under standard South African public procurement regulations. The Municipal Bidding Documents (MBDs) are statutory compliance forms designed to prevent fraud, declare conflicts of interest, and certify independent bid determination. The Central Supplier Database (CSD) is the national government registry used to validate supplier legitimacy and tax compliance. The 80/20 system is a legislated scoring mechanism that balances cost efficiency with black economic empowerment and gender equity targets.