Awarded Tender: SABC diesel generator maintenance tender, gauteng

Tender source analysis

What the tender required and what the award supports

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Summary

The south african broadcasting corporation (SABC) invites qualified service providers to submit quotations for the servicing and maintenance of diesel generators at its auckland park campus in johannesburg. The contract will run for three years and covers a range of generators from various manufacturers. Bidders must meet strict mandatory requirements, including CIDB grading and specific technical certifications, and will be evaluated on functionality, price, and b-bbee goals.

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RFQ2026RFQ LOG 2026 10253002 34 - APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN THE DIESEL GENERATORS AT SABC AUCKLAND PARK (005).pdfReview complete

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Award analysis coverage

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technical scope

25 sourced criteria

financial capacity

15 sourced criteria

pricing

6 sourced criteria

compliance returnables

24 sourced criteria

evaluation

21 sourced criteria

experience

5 sourced criteria

personnel

1 sourced criteria

equipment capacity

1 sourced criteria

delivery contract

7 sourced criteria

equity registrations

20 sourced criteria

What the buyer was looking for

1Mandatory requirement

Attend non-compulsory briefing/site inspection on 31 July 2026 at 11:00 AM at SABC Auckland Park, Entrance 2.

Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.

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Known supplier evidence

Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for S B M ELECTRO MECHANIC.

Qualified inference

Supported inference

An award confirms appointment. It does not prove why a supplier was selected, that every qualification remains current, or that delivery was completed successfully.

33Mandatory requirement

1. All electronic submissions must be submitted in a PDF format that is protected from any modifications, deletions, or additions. 2. Financial/pricing information must be presented in a separate attachment from the Technical / Functional Response information. 3. The onus is on the Bidder to further ensure that all mandatory and required documents are included in the electronic submission. 4. All submissions should be prominently marked with the following details in the email subject line: ➢ RFQ Number and bidders’ name. 5. Bidders are advised to email electronic submissions at least thirty minutes before the bid closing time to cater for any possible delay in transmission or receipt of the bid. The onus is on bidder to ensure that the bid is submitted on time via email 6. Tender submission emails received after submission date and time will be considered late bid submissions and will not be accepted for consideration by SABC. 7. SABC will not be responsible for any failure or delay in the email transmission or receipt of the email including but not limited to: ▪ receipt of incomplete bid ▪ file size ▪ delay in transmission receipt of the bid ▪ failure of the Bidder to properly identify the bid ▪ illegibility of the bid; or ▪ Security of the bid data. NB: THE BIDDER SHOULD ENSURE THAT LINKS FOR WETRANSFER AND GOOGLE DROP BOX EXPIRE AFTER 30 DAYS OF THEIR SUBMISSIONS INSTEAD OF SEVEN DAYS

Threshold: at least thirty minutes before the bid closing time to cater for any

Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.

Source: 2026RFQ LOG 2026 10253002 34 - APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN THE DIESEL GENERATORS AT SABC AUCKLAND PARK (005).pdf · returnable_documents

Known supplier evidence

The linked award records S B M ELECTRO MECHANIC as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1570629 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.

Contract Awarded

Award Information

Winning Supplier

Appointment of service provider to service and maintain the diesel generators at SABC auckland park for a period of three (3) years.

Award Details

South African Broadcasting Corporation Limited

Organization Directors

Awards Won: S B M ELECTRO MECHANIC

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What the tender required and what the award supports

Attend non-compulsory briefing/site inspection on 31 July 2026 at 11:00 AM at SABC Auckland Park, Entrance 2.

Generator inventory includes various makes and capacities across TV Centre, North Roller Door, TV News B1 Plant Room, Radio Park Gate 1, and 5FM Boom Door.

Location: SABC Auckland Park Campus.

Perform comprehensive checks on fuel, oil, cooling system integrity, sump oil levels, electrical/mechanical connections, cooling hoses, low-water-level protection.

Complete maintenance service reports for every visit.

Inspect for fuel/oil leaks, burnt cables, anomalies; check oil-level indicators; clean air inlet filters; ensure air inlets/exhausts clear.

Record generator start times, check voltage on all phases, record stabilized oil temperature, verify ventilation fan operation.

Monitor abnormal noises, leaks, vibrations; assess performance deterioration; check voltage/frequency stability; inspect alternator airflow.

Test speed/voltage adjustment controls; conduct full automatic operation tests (simulated mains failure); leave control switch in 'Auto'.

Perform configuration, repairs, fault finding on PLC and DSE systems; balance generator phases; mechanical repairs and diagnostics.

No explicit quality certifications (e.g., ISO) required, but adherence to scope is mandatory.

Queries contact: Livhuwani Ramushweu via email: [email protected]

Physical address: SABC, Radio Park, Henley Road, Auckland Park 2092, Johannesburg (Private Bag X1, Auckland Park 2006).

Bid validity: 90 days from closing date.

Bidders must not canvass SABC officers/employees between closing and award.

Scope: Service and maintain diesel generators at SABC Auckland Park campus for 3 years.

Generator inventory:

TV Centre Main Plant Room: 3 x Rolls Royce 500 kVA

North Roller Door: 2 x Cummins 1200 kVA, 1 x Mitsubishi 1650 kVA

TV News B1 Plant Room: 2 x Cummins 750 kVA, 2 x Cummins 1000 kVA

Radio Park Gate 1: 2 x Scania 500 kVA, 1 x Perkin 1650 kVA

5FM Boom Door: 1 x Perkin 1250 kVA, 1 x Mitsubishi 1250 kVA

Responsibilities include:

Check fuel, oil, cooling system integrity, sump oil levels, tighten electrical/mechanical connections, inspect hoses, test low-water-level protection.

Inspect for leaks, burnt cables, anomalies; check oil-level indicators; clean air inlet filters; ensure air inlets/exhausts clear.

Evaluation areas: Company Previous Experience (max 15), Company Experience (max 20), Human Resources (max 20), Location (max 15), Warranties & Guarantees (max 10).

SABC may not award to bidders with poor past performance, blacklisted, fraudulent, or failing financial stability.

Preventative maintenance items for each generator (quantities as listed).

Reactive maintenance unscheduled rates: labour rates for artisans and technical assistants (weekday/weekend/public holidays), call-out rates.

Provisional sum for spare parts supply/installation, fault investigations, leak fixes, rust removal/painting, rental generators.

Summary schedule with Year 1 sub-total, Year 2 and Year 3 with CPI escalation (6% illustrative).

VAT (15%) and total to be carried to form of offer.

Financial/pricing information must be in a separate attachment from the technical/functional response.

Warranties & Guarantees (max 10 points): 12 months = 10 pts, 6 months = 5 pts, less than 6 months = 0 pts.

Payment terms: SABC will pay 60 days after service rendered and invoice submitted.

Quotation must include detailed cost breakdown and indirect costs as per scope.

Pricing schedule (Annexure F) includes:

No other financial requirements (bonds, guarantees) stated.

SABC may not award to bidders with poor past performance or who fail financial stability assessment.

Submit detailed pricing per Annexure F, including preventative maintenance, unscheduled rates, and provisional sums; payment terms are 60 days after invoice.

Payment terms: 60 days after invoice submission.

Pricing schedule (Annexure F) must be completed with:

Quotation must include detailed cost breakdown and indirect costs.

Required returnable documents include: Annexure A (Declaration of Interest), Annexure B (SBD 6.1), Annexure C (Consortiums/JV/Subcontracting), Annexure D (Previous/Current Projects), Annexure E (SBD 4), Annexure F (Pricing Schedule).

Submit electronically to [email protected] by 14 August 2026, 12:00 PM; include RFQ number and bidder name in subject line.

Submissions email: [email protected]

No contract awarded if tax matters not in order, TV license invalid, or not CSD registered.

Submissions must be electronically emailed to [email protected] on or before the closing date of this RFQ.

All enquiries must be emailed at least 3 days before closing date.

Submit electronically via email to [email protected] before the closing date and time.

Email subject line must include the RFQ number and bidder's name.

All electronic submissions must be in a PDF format protected from modifications, deletions, or additions.

Ensure all mandatory and required documents are included in the electronic submission.

Submit at least 30 minutes before closing time to avoid transmission delays.

Late submissions will not be accepted.

SABC is not responsible for transmission failures, incomplete bids, file size issues, or illegibility.

If using WeTransfer or Google Dropbox, ensure links expire after 30 days (not 7).

No contract will be awarded if tax matters not in order, TV license invalid, or not registered on CSD.

Bid validity period: 90 days from closing date.

Bidders must not canvass SABC officers/employees between closing and award; disqualification risk.

Required: CSD registration proof.

Required: Valid TV license statement for company and all directors/shareholders.

Required: Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS PIN.

Required: Certified company registration document, shareholder certificates, ID copies of directors/members.

Bidders must not be blacklisted or have committed fraud/misrepresentation.

SABC former employees cannot be awarded contracts within 12 months of leaving; dismissed employees prohibited for 5 years; criminal record expungement required.

Board members and their businesses cannot be awarded contracts; cooling-off period of 12 months after leaving board.

Achieve minimum functionality score of 55 out of 80 to proceed to price evaluation; 80/20 preference point system applies.

Functionality/technical evaluation out of 55 points, minimum threshold 55 out of 80.

Total points for functionality: 55 to 80.