Awarded Tender: George municipality western cape meter reading tender 2026
Contract Awarded
This tender has been awarded to LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS for R 2 648 710 00.
AwardedGMT055/25-26
Award Information
Award Value
R 2 648 710 00
Winning Supplier
LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS
Type: GEN
Information Service Activities
Tender for the appointment of a service provider for the reading of water and electricity meters and provision of other meter related services on behalf of george municipality from date of appointment until 30 june 2029.
Tender for the appointment of a service provider for the reading of water and electricity meters and provision of other meter related services on behalf of george municipality from date of appointment until 30 june 2029.
What the tender required and what the award supports
Source material and existing AI analysis appear first. Supplier conclusions remain qualified by the evidence Tenders-SA holds.
Summary
George municipality seeks a service provider to read water and electricity meters and deliver related services across its jurisdiction from appointment until 30 june 2029. The contract includes strict performance targets, api-based system integration with solvem platinum, and a multi-stage evaluation process prioritizing functionality, price, and b-bbee compliance.
Document read. The full tender notice and its supporting documents are read end-to-end. Key sections, requirements, dates, and contact details are identified and pulled into a working summary you can act on.
Compliance review. The working summary is checked against South African procurement standards — PFMA, PPPFA, B-BBEE, CIDB, local content, and preferential procurement — so nothing critical is missed before you start your bid response.
DocumentADVERT_GMT055 25 26.pdfReview complete
Description
Source: ADVERT_GMT055 25 26.pdf
Award analysis coverage
0 of 2 source documents fully reviewed. Unstated details are identified only after complete source review.
technical scope
23 sourced criteria
financial capacity
10 sourced criteria
pricing
6 sourced criteria
compliance returnables
16 sourced criteria
evaluation
18 sourced criteria
experience
Source analysis requires completion or review
personnel
5 sourced criteria
equipment capacity
2 sourced criteria
delivery contract
11 sourced criteria
equity registrations
9 sourced criteria
What the buyer was looking for
1Inferred operational need
Provide a sophisticated meter reading system (ISO/SOC2 compliant) with API integration to SOLVEM Platinum; manual CSV uploads allowed only for the first 6 months.
Threshold: 6 months
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS.
An award confirms appointment. It does not prove why a supplier was selected, that every qualification remains current, or that delivery was completed successfully.
Bid-ready summary. The submission guidelines, evaluation criteria, technical, financial, and compliance sections are refined into professional, easy-to-scan prose. This is the final version you can rely on when preparing your bid or briefing your team.
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Document read
Compliance review
Bid-ready summary
The tender is for the appointment of a service provider to perform the reading of water and electricity meters and provide other meter-related services on behalf of George Municipality. The contract period is from the date of appointment until 30 June 2029.
Important Dates
Source: ADVERT_GMT055 25 26.pdf (TENDER)
Closing date for tender submission: 06 July 2026 at 12:00. Tender opening: 06 July 2026 at 12:05 in the Committee Room. Contract period: From date of appointment until 30 June 2029.
Contact Information
Source: ADVERT_GMT055 25 26.pdf (TENDER)
For more information, contact Mr R. Coetzee at (044) 801 9031 or email [email protected]. Submission address: Tender box at George Municipality, Fifth Floor, Supply Chain Management, Civic Centre, 71 York Street, George.
Submission Guidelines
Source: ADVERT_GMT055 25 26.pdf (TENDER)
Submit tenders in a sealed envelope, clearly marked 'Tender No. GMT055/25-26', to the tender box at George Municipality, Fifth Floor, Supply Chain Management, Civic Centre, 71 York Street, George by no later than 12:00 on Monday, 06 July 2026. Tenders will be opened in the Committee Room at 12:05 on the same day. Late, unmarked, posted, faxed, or emailed tenders will not be accepted. Tender documents are available for a non-refundable deposit of R297.85 from the Supply Chain Management Unit, Fifth Floor, Civic Centre, 71 York Street, George, or free of charge on the George Municipality’s website: www.george.gov.za. The Municipality reserves the right to withdraw, readvertise, reject any tender, or accept part of it. It is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender. An alternative bidder may be appointed.
Returnable Documents
Source: ADVERT_GMT055 25 26.pdf (TENDER)
Submit the following: Completed tender documents in a sealed envelope, clearly marked 'Tender No. GMT055/25-26'. Include a TCS PIN for tax compliance information. Tender documents can be obtained for a non-refundable deposit of R297.85 from the Supply Chain Management Unit, Fifth Floor, Civic Centre, 71 York Street, George, or free of charge from the George Municipality’s website: www.george.gov.za.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: ADVERT_GMT055 25 26.pdf (TENDER)
Evaluation is conducted in two stages: Functionality (Stage 1) and Price & Preference (Stage 2). Stage 1 is split into 1A (documentation) and 1B (presentation). Bidders must achieve the minimum qualifying score in each stage to progress. Failure to meet the minimum threshold in either stage results in immediate disqualification. Stage 1A (documentation) requires a minimum score of 70/100, with criteria: Company Experience (30 points), References (30 points), Key Site Staff and Personnel (20 points), Plant/Equipment/Tools & Machinery (20 points). Stage 1B (presentation) requires a minimum score of 75/100, with criteria: System Look & Feel (20 points), Simplicity & Ease of Use (30 points), Functionality (30 points), Implementation Plan (20 points). Stage 2 allocates 80 points to Price and 20 points to B-BBEE Status and Specific Goals. Scores from Stage 1A and 1B are independent and not combined or averaged.
Technical Specifications
Source: ADVERT_GMT055 25 26.pdf (TENDER)
The service provider must perform the reading of water and electricity meters and provide other meter-related services on behalf of George Municipality. The contract duration is from the date of appointment until 30 June 2029. Bidders must demonstrate capacity to deliver these services, including adequate plant, equipment, tools, machinery, and qualified key site staff.
Methodology
Source: ADVERT_GMT055 25 26.pdf
The bidder’s methodology will be evaluated in Stage 1B (Presentation) based on: Look and Feel of the system (20 points), Simplicity and Ease of Use (30 points), Functionality of the system (30 points), Implementation Plan (20 points). A minimum score of 75/100 is required in this stage to progress to Stage 2.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: ADVERT_GMT055 25 26.pdf
Bidders must demonstrate: Relevant Company (or JV) Experience (30 points), Relevant Company References (30 points), Key Site Staff and Personnel allocated to the tender (20 points), Plant, Equipment, Tools & Machinery (20 points). A minimum score of 70/100 in Stage 1A (documentation) is required to progress to Stage 1B (presentation).
Compliance Requirements
Source: ADVERT_GMT055 25 26.pdf (TENDER)
Bidders must submit a TCS PIN for tax compliance information with the tender document. The successful bidder must register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). B-BBEE status and specific goals will be evaluated as part of the scoring (20 points in Stage 2).
Special Conditions
Source: ADVERT_GMT055 25 26.pdf (TENDER)
The Municipality reserves the right to: Withdraw any invitation to tender, readvertise the tender, reject any tender or accept part of it, or appoint an alternative bidder. The Municipality is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender.
Section
Source: ADVERT_GMT055 25 26.pdf
Evaluation is conducted in two stages: Functionality (Stage 1) and Price & Preference (Stage 2). Stage 1 is split into 1A (documentation, min 70/100) and 1B (presentation, min 75/100). Criteria for Stage 1A: Company Experience (30), References (30), Key Staff (20), Equipment (20). Criteria for Stage 1B: System Look & Feel (20), Simplicity & Ease of Use (30), Functionality (30), Implementation Plan (20). Stage 2 allocates 80 points to Price and 20 points to B-BBEE Status and Specific Goals. Failure to meet minimum thresholds in either Stage 1A or 1B results in disqualification.
The tender is for the appointment of a service provider to read water and electricity meters and provide related services on behalf of George Municipality.
Contract period: From date of appointment until 30 June 2029.
The municipality is implementing projects that will reduce the number of meters over the contract term.
The service is critical for municipal revenue and customer service; bidders must ensure accuracy and confidentiality.
The municipality will provide electronic data including meter master data, route lists, and error codes to the successful bidder.
Important Dates
Source: GMT055 Bidding Document.pdf (TENDER)
Tender Closing Date: Monday, 06 July 2026.
Closing Time: 12:00.
Tender Opening: Same day at 12:05.
No briefing sessions, site visits, or clarification deadlines are mentioned in the document.
Submission Address: Supply Chain Management Unit, Civic Centre (5th Floor), York Street, George.
Document Purchase: R297.85 non-refundable deposit at the Supply Chain Management Unit, 5th Floor, Civic Centre, 71 York Street, George.
Free download: www.george.gov.za.
Submission Guidelines
Source: GMT055 Bidding Document.pdf (TENDER)
Submit your tender in a sealed envelope clearly marked "Tender No. GMT055/25-26".
Place the envelope in the tender box at George Municipality, Supply Chain Management Unit, Civic Centre (5th Floor), 71 York Street, George.
Deadline: Monday, 06 July 2026 at 12:00. Late or unmarked tenders will not be considered.
Tenders will be opened on the same day at 12:05 in the Committee Room.
No posted tenders, faxes, or email submissions will be accepted.
Bids must be submitted on the Official Forms (not to be re-typed).
The bid box is open from 07:45 to 16:30, five days a week.
Include all required documentation, including a TCS PIN for tax compliance, valid B-BBEE certificate (original or certified copy), and all functionality evidence.
Failure to submit required information by the closing date will result in no points being awarded for that criteria.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: GMT055 Bidding Document.pdf (TENDER)
Evaluation is a three-stage process:
Stage 1A: Functionality (written documentation). Minimum score of 70/100 required to proceed.
Company (or JV) Experience: 30 points.
References related to Experience: 30 points.
Key Site Staff & Personnel: 20 points.
Plant, Equipment, Tools & Machinery: 20 points.
Stage 1B: Presentation (invitation only for those scoring ≥70 in Stage 1A). Minimum score of 75/100 required to proceed.
Look and Feel of the system: max 20 points.
Simplicity & ease of use: max 30 points.
Functionality of the system: max 30 points.
Implementation plan: max 20 points.
Stage 2: Price and Preference.
80 points for price.
20 points for B-BBEE status and Specific Goals, evaluated under the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (Act 5 of 2000) Regulations 2022 and municipal policies.
Tenders failing the minimum thresholds at any stage are immediately disqualified.
Technical Specifications
Source: GMT055 Bidding Document.pdf (TENDER)
Scope: Reading of water and electricity meters and provision of related services for George Municipality from appointment until 30 June 2029.
Service Area: Greater George, including George Industrial Area, Pacaltsdorp, Wilderness, Herolds Bay, Rural Areas, Uniondale, and Haarlem.
Current Meter Count: Approximately 1,850 credit electricity meters and 36,500 water meters (excluding smart meters). Numbers will decrease due to smart meter and prepaid meter projects.
Reading Cycle: Monthly, from the 15th of each month to the 15th of the following month.
Key Service Requirements:
Provide all meter reading functions, including actual, first, final, and special readings. No payment for check/re-readings.
Adhere to minimum actual billable reading ratios: 80% per quarter (Year 1), 85% per quarter (Year 2), 90% monthly thereafter. Penalties apply for non-performance.
Supply and maintain reading equipment (e.g., handheld terminals with min. 5MP camera) compatible with SOLVEM Platinum System. Equipment must prompt for a photo with each reading.
Establish a fully equipped local back office in George to handle functions like fault reporting, query resolution, and quarterly audits.
Provide uniforms and ID cards for all staff; vehicles must be branded.
Submit a monthly meter reading programme (27-35 days) and communicate any cycle changes.
Obtain readings from all meters, including difficult-to-access locations; issue formal notifications to consumers for access issues.
Capture GPS coordinates for meter locations and provide exception reporting.
Provide once-off training to municipal officials within 30 days of award.
System must be sophisticated, ISO or SOC2 compliant, and integrate via API with the SOLVEM Platinum Financial System. Manual CSV uploads are permitted only for the first six months.
Methodology
Source: GMT055 Bidding Document.pdf
For Stage 1B presentation, bidders will be evaluated on:
Look and Feel of the system (max 20 points).
Simplicity & ease of use (max 30 points).
Functionality of the system (max 30 points).
Implementation plan (max 20 points).
The presentation should demonstrate the system's administration, operation, integration capabilities, and available management reports.
Quality Management
Source: GMT055 Bidding Document.pdf
The meter reading system must be sophisticated and either ISO or SOC2 compliant; the municipality reserves the right to request confirmation.
API integration with the SOLVEM Platinum Financial System is required; manual CSV uploads are only permitted for a maximum of six months from contract commencement.
The successful bidder is responsible for all costs to achieve and maintain this integration, including if the municipality changes its financial system.
Pricing Schedule
Source: GMT055 Bidding Document.pdf
Prices must be entered against each item in the official Pricing Schedule; items with no price or marked N/A will not be evaluated.
Prices are to be fully inclusive, covering all costs, risks, liabilities, overheads, and profit.
Quantities are provisional; payment is based on certified work done, not scheduled quantities.
Prices should be exclusive of VAT; VAT-registered bidders add 15%.
Only firm pricing is accepted; prices for years two and three should include any annual escalations.
Financial Requirements
Source: GMT055 Bidding Document.pdf (TENDER)
Pricing must be submitted on the official Pricing Schedule.
Prices should be exclusive of VAT; VAT-registered bidders add 15% for Grand Total.
Only firm pricing is accepted; non-firm prices or those subject to exchange rate variations will not be considered.
Prices for years two and three should include any annual escalations.
Rates must be fully inclusive, covering all costs, risks, liabilities, overheads, and profit.
Quantities in the schedule are provisional; payment will be based on certified work done.
The successful bidder will be responsible for all costs associated with integrating its system with the municipality's financial system, including any future system changes.
Compliance Requirements
Source: GMT055 Bidding Document.pdf (TENDER)
Submit a valid TCS PIN for tax compliance with your tender.
Submit a valid original B-BBEE certificate or valid certified copy. Certificates must be current.
Trusts, Consortia, or Joint Ventures must submit their B-BBEE status level certificate.
The successful bidder must register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
No bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state, provincial government, or municipality.
Joint Ventures must submit a Joint Venture Agreement; failure to do so results in disqualification.
Bidders must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and maintain strict confidentiality.
Contractual Terms
Source: GMT055 Bidding Document.pdf
The contract includes standard government forms: MBD1 (Tax Compliance), MBD4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD6.1 (Preference Points), MBD8 (Past SCM Practices), MBD9 (Independent Bid Determination).
Joint ventures accept joint and several liability.
Breach of contract conditions (e.g., failure to establish office, conduct quarterly audits, meet special reading deadlines) can lead to contractual remedies, including cancellation.
The successful bidder must maintain strict confidentiality and avoid conflicts of interest.
Staff must wear uniforms and ID cards at all times while on duty.
The leading partner in a consortium/JV is determined by shareholding/liability in the agreement.
Special Conditions
Source: GMT055 Bidding Document.pdf
The service provider must issue formal notifications to consumers where meters are inaccessible (e.g., underground). Notifications can be written notice, registered post, SMS, or email.
The contractor must have sufficient resources/manpower to field all routes and indicate intended staff numbers in the tender.
The successful bidder may subcontract/outsource and must source 30% local labour from the George Municipal Area.
The successful bidder must establish a fully operational office in the George Municipal Area within 30 days of final award, providing proof of lease/ownership.
The contractor provides all tools, equipment, and apparatus, and is responsible for their maintenance.
Meter readers must wear approved uniforms and carry ID cards, producing them when requested.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
2Inferred operational need
Capture GPS coordinates for all meters and conduct quarterly audits on self-readings and no-read cases.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
3Inferred operational need
The tender is for the appointment of a service provider to read water and electricity meters and provide related services on behalf of George Municipality.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
6Mandatory requirement
The service provider must issue formal notifications to consumers where meters are inaccessible (e.g., underground). Notifications can be written notice, registered post, SMS, or email.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
13Inferred operational need
Current Meter Count: Approximately 1,850 credit electricity meters and 36,500 water meters (excluding smart meters). Numbers will decrease due to smart meter and prepaid meter projects.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
16Inferred operational need
Adhere to minimum actual billable reading ratios: 80% per quarter (Year 1), 85% per quarter (Year 2), 90% monthly thereafter. Penalties apply for non-performance.
Threshold: minimum actual billable reading ratios: 80% per quarter (Year 1)
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
23Inferred operational need
The Municipality reserves the right to: Withdraw any invitation to tender, readvertise the tender, reject any tender or accept part of it, or appoint an alternative bidder. The Municipality is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
24Delivery obligation
API integration with the SOLVEM Platinum Financial System is required; manual CSV uploads are only permitted for a maximum of six months from contract commencement.
Threshold: maximum of six months from contract commencement
Why it matters: The source says this applies after appointment and concerns contract delivery.
The linked award records LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 2648710 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
25Delivery obligation
The successful bidder is responsible for all costs to achieve and maintain this integration, including if the municipality changes its financial system.
Why it matters: The source says this applies after appointment and concerns contract delivery.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
26Mandatory requirement
System must be sophisticated, ISO or SOC2 compliant, and integrate via API with the SOLVEM Platinum Financial System. Manual CSV uploads are permitted only for the first six months.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 2648710 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
33Delivery obligation
The successful bidder will be responsible for all costs associated with integrating its system with the municipality's financial system, including any future system changes.
Why it matters: The source says this applies after appointment and concerns contract delivery.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
40Inferred operational need
Submit tender by 06 July 2026 at 12:00 in a sealed envelope to Supply Chain Management, 5th Floor, Civic Centre, 71 York Street, George. No late, emailed, or faxed submissions accepted.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
41Inferred operational need
Meet billable reading targets: 80% (Year 1), 85% (Year 2), 90% monthly thereafter, with penalties for non-compliance.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
42Inferred operational need
SEE BIDDING DOCUMENT
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: Eligibility criteria · eligibility
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 2648710 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
43Inferred operational need
Submit your tender in a sealed envelope clearly marked "Tender No. GMT055/25-26".
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 2648710 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
54Inferred operational need
Submit the following: Completed tender documents in a sealed envelope, clearly marked 'Tender No. GMT055/25-26'. Include a TCS PIN for tax compliance information. Tender documents can be obtained for a non-refundable deposit of R297.85 from the Supply Chain Management Unit, Fifth Floor, Civic Centre, 71 York Street, George, or free of charge from the George Municipality’s website: www.george.gov.za.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
55Inferred operational need
Submit tenders in a sealed envelope, clearly marked 'Tender No. GMT055/25-26', to the tender box at George Municipality, Fifth Floor, Supply Chain Management, Civic Centre, 71 York Street, George by no later than 12:00 on Monday, 06 July 2026. Tenders will be opened in the Committee Room at 12:05 on the same day. Late, unmarked, posted, faxed, or emailed tenders will not be accepted. Tender documents are available for a non-refundable deposit of R297.85 from the Supply Chain Management Unit, Fifth Floor, Civic Centre, 71 York Street, George, or free of charge on the George Municipality’s website: www.george.gov.za. The Municipality reserves the right to withdraw, readvertise, reject any tender, or accept part of it. It is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender. An alternative bidder may be appointed.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
56Inferred operational need
The contract includes standard government forms: MBD1 (Tax Compliance), MBD4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD6.1 (Preference Points), MBD8 (Past SCM Practices), MBD9 (Independent Bid Determination).
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Conflicting source classifications: inferred_operational_need and scored_criterion. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Conflicting source classifications: inferred_operational_need and scored_criterion. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Conflicting source classifications: inferred_operational_need and scored_criterion. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Conflicting source classifications: inferred_operational_need and scored_criterion. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 2648710 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
72Mandatory requirement
The bidder’s methodology will be evaluated in Stage 1B (Presentation) based on: Look and Feel of the system (20 points), Simplicity and Ease of Use (30 points), Functionality of the system (30 points), Implementation Plan (20 points). A minimum score of 75/100 is required in this stage to progress to Stage 2.
Threshold: minimum score of 75/100 is required in this stage to progress to Sta
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
The linked award records LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 2648710 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
73Mandatory requirement
Bidders must demonstrate: Relevant Company (or JV) Experience (30 points), Relevant Company References (30 points), Key Site Staff and Personnel allocated to the tender (20 points), Plant, Equipment, Tools & Machinery (20 points). A minimum score of 70/100 in Stage 1A (documentation) is required to progress to Stage 1B (presentation).
Threshold: minimum score of 70/100 in Stage 1A (documentation) is required to p
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
The linked award records LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 2648710 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
78Mandatory requirement
The service provider must perform the reading of water and electricity meters and provide other meter-related services on behalf of George Municipality. The contract duration is from the date of appointment until 30 June 2029. Bidders must demonstrate capacity to deliver these services, including adequate plant, equipment, tools, machinery, and qualified key site staff.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 2648710 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
80Mandatory requirement
Supply and maintain reading equipment (e.g., handheld terminals with min. 5MP camera) compatible with SOLVEM Platinum System. Equipment must prompt for a photo with each reading.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
84Delivery obligation
The successful bidder must establish a fully operational office in the George Municipal Area within 30 days of final award, providing proof of lease/ownership.
Threshold: 30 days
Why it matters: The source says this applies after appointment and concerns contract delivery.
The linked award records LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 2648710 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
86Inferred operational need
Breach of contract conditions (e.g., failure to establish office, conduct quarterly audits, meet special reading deadlines) can lead to contractual remedies, including cancellation.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
The linked award records LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 2648710 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
90Delivery obligation
The tender is for the appointment of a service provider to perform the reading of water and electricity meters and provide other meter-related services on behalf of George Municipality. The contract period is from the date of appointment until 30 June 2029.
Why it matters: The source says this applies after appointment and concerns contract delivery.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
91Delivery obligation
Bidders must submit a TCS PIN for tax compliance information with the tender document. The successful bidder must register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Why it matters: The source says this applies after appointment and concerns contract delivery.
The linked award records LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 2648710 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
92Inferred operational need
Achieve minimum 70/100 in Stage 1A (functionality) and 75/100 in Stage 1B (presentation) to qualify for price evaluation (80/20 split with B-BBEE).
Threshold: minimum 70/100 in Stage 1A (functionality) and 75/100 in Stage 1B (p
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 2648710 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
93Inferred operational need
Submit valid B-BBEE certificate, TCS PIN, and all required functionality documentation (e.g., CVs, references, equipment proof).
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 2648710 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
94Inferred operational need
Include all required documentation, including a TCS PIN for tax compliance, valid B-BBEE certificate (original or certified copy), and all functionality evidence.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 2648710 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
95Scored criterion
20 points for B-BBEE status and Specific Goals, evaluated under the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (Act 5 of 2000) Regulations 2022 and municipal policies.
Threshold: 20 points
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 2648710 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
98Scored criterion
Evaluation is conducted in two stages: Functionality (Stage 1) and Price & Preference (Stage 2). Stage 1 is split into 1A (documentation, min 70/100) and 1B (presentation, min 75/100). Criteria for Stage 1A: Company Experience (30), References (30), Key Staff (20), Equipment (20). Criteria for Stage 1B: System Look & Feel (20), Simplicity & Ease of Use (30), Functionality (30), Implementation Plan (20). Stage 2 allocates 80 points to Price and 20 points to B-BBEE Status and Specific Goals. Failure to meet minimum thresholds in either Stage 1A or 1B results in disqualification.
Threshold: minimum thresholds in either Stage 1A or 1B results in disqualificat
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
The linked award records LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 2648710 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
99Scored criterion
Evaluation is conducted in two stages: Functionality (Stage 1) and Price & Preference (Stage 2). Stage 1 is split into 1A (documentation) and 1B (presentation). Bidders must achieve the minimum qualifying score in each stage to progress. Failure to meet the minimum threshold in either stage results in immediate disqualification. Stage 1A (documentation) requires a minimum score of 70/100, with criteria: Company Experience (30 points), References (30 points), Key Site Staff and Personnel (20 points), Plant/Equipment/Tools & Machinery (20 points). Stage 1B (presentation) requires a minimum score of 75/100, with criteria: System Look & Feel (20 points), Simplicity & Ease of Use (30 points), Functionality (30 points), Implementation Plan (20 points). Stage 2 allocates 80 points to Price and 20 points to B-BBEE Status and Specific Goals. Scores from Stage 1A and 1B are independent and not combined or averaged.
Threshold: minimum qualifying score in each stage to progress
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 2648710 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
100Delivery obligation
Bidders must submit a TCS PIN for tax compliance information with the tender document. The successful bidder must register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). B-BBEE status and specific goals will be evaluated as part of the scoring (20 points in Stage 2).
Threshold: 20 points
Why it matters: The source says this applies after appointment and concerns contract delivery.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records LONDOLOZA UTILITY SOLUTIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 2648710 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE RENEWAL OF GARDEN ROUTE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY’S MICROSOFT 365 SUBSCRIPTION LICENCES FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR.GRDM/14/25-26