This request for quotation (RFQ) by johannesburg water seeks the supply and delivery of electrical components, including limit switches, various relays, contactors, and flexible cables in specified quantities. The tender targets smmes that are 51% or more black-owned by black people and is evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system.
Key Requirements
Submit quotations via the eTender portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/) by 04 June 2026 at 12:00pm, on company letterhead and in PDF format only.
Include brand names for all listed items; failure to do so will result in disqualification.
Total quotation value must be inclusive of all applicable taxes (e.g., VAT); exclusion leads to disqualification.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide proof of registration.
Compulsory documents include valid Tax Clearance Certificate, B-BBEE certificate (or compliant sworn affidavit), and municipal rates/taxes statement not older than 90 days in arrears.
Bidders must be an SMME (EME or QSE) that is 51% or more black-owned by Black People to qualify for specific goal points.
No bids will be accepted from persons in the service of the state, blacklisted suppliers, or those with past fraud/corruption convictions.
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Important Dates
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Important Dates
28 May
2026
PUBLICATION
Tender Published
Tender was published
04 Jun
2026
DEADLINE
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Procurement Rules & Compliance ContextThis tender may be governed by South African public procurement rules covering fairness, transparency, preferential procurement, anti-corruption, administrative justice and access to information.
10 rules
These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
Core procurement rules
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Section 217
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
6000080508 Supply & delivery of Limits, Relays and Cables.pdf
Johannesburg Water is soliciting quotations for the supply and delivery of various electrical components including limit switches, relays, contactors, thermal/electronic overload relays, and flexible cables. The tender uses an 80/20 preferential scoring system (80 points for price, 20 for specific goals) and has a specific goal targeting SMMEs that are 51% or more black-owned. Submission is via the National Treasury eTender Portal.
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Closing date and time: 04 June 2026 at 12:00pm (noon).
Request for Quotation date: 28 May 2026.
Quotation validity period: 60 days from submission.
No compulsory site briefing, clarification deadlines, or other dates are specified.
Contact Information
Source: 6000080508 Supply & delivery of Limits, Relays and Cables.pdf (RFQ)
Source: 6000080508 Supply & delivery of Limits, Relays and Cables.pdf (RFQ)
Submit via the eTender portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/). Steps: browse by organ of state (Johannesburg Water), search by RFQ reference number, expand tender info, start e-submission, login with CSD credentials, select supplier, check checklist, attach compulsory documents, confirm and proceed.
Quotations received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.
All quotations must be on company letterhead.
Total quotation value must be inclusive of all applicable taxes. Failure to include taxes leads to disqualification.
Quotations without brand names where required will not be accepted.
Acceptance is subject to Johannesburg Water's Supply Chain Policy.
Quotes must be PDF files only (no MS Word, Excel, or pictures).
If applicable, submit a properly signed Joint Venture Agreement.
For portal issues, contact eTenders Contact Centre: +27(0)12 406 9222 / 012 406-9229 / 012 312-5000 or [email protected].
The bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 2000, its regulations, the GCC, and any special conditions.
Johannesburg Water complies with POPIA. By submitting, bidders consent to collection, processing, and sharing of personal information for evaluation and procurement. Bidders have rights to access, correct, or withdraw consent.
Evaluation Criteria
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The 80/20 preference point system applies: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals.
Price points formula: Ps = Points scored, Pt = Price of tender under consideration, Pmin = Price of lowest acceptable tender.
Specific goals points are awarded per PPPFA 2022, with the goal being an SMME (EME or QSE) that is 51% or more black-owned by Black People.
To claim specific goal points, submit a valid B-BBEE certificate from a SANAS-accredited verification agency or a DTI/CIPC B-BBEE certificate for EMEs/QSEs, or a sworn affidavit (non-compliant affidavit scores zero).
Bidders must not be in the service of the state.
Bidders must not be blacklisted by National Treasury or any national authority for non-performance.
Bidders must not appear on the Database of Restricted Suppliers or Register for Tender Defaulters.
Bidders must have no convictions for fraud or corruption in the past 5 years.
Municipal rates/taxes must not be in arrears for more than 90 days.
Technical Specifications
Source: 6000080508 Supply & delivery of Limits, Relays and Cables.pdf (RFQ)
Supply and delivery of the following electrical items in specified quantities:
Limit switch: EM1G41ZU, 30 units.
Relays: Various types including 14-pin, 8-pin 24VAC, 8-pin 220VAC, 220VAC coil types, star delta timer, voltage comparator, phase monitor, liquid level control, DIN rail mount, thermal overload, electronic overload, and motor protection relays. Quantities range from 4 to 30 units per type.
Contactors: Coil 230VAC and unequipped types, 5 units each.
Cables: Flexible single-core cables in sizes 35mm², 50mm², 70mm², 95mm² (50 metres each) and flexible 3-core and 4-core cables in sizes 1.5mm and 2.5mm (50-100 metres each).
Brand names are required for each item as listed.
All items must be quoted per the unit of measure (e.g., EA for each, metre for cables).
Experience & Qualifications
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No specific experience or key personnel qualifications mandated beyond general compliance.
'Competitor' defined as any individual or organization, affiliated or not, requested to bid, potentially able to bid based on qualifications, abilities, or experience, providing same goods/services or in same line of business.
Financial Requirements
Source: 6000080508 Supply & delivery of Limits, Relays and Cables.pdf (RFQ)
Provide quoted price for each line item in the pricing schedule, excluding VAT.
Total quotation value must be inclusive of all applicable taxes (e.g., VAT). Failure to include taxes leads to disqualification.
No bid bonds, guarantees, or advance payment terms are specified.
Bidders must confirm they do not owe municipal rates and taxes in arrears for more than three months.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 6000080508 Supply & delivery of Limits, Relays and Cables.pdf (RFQ)
Compulsory documents to submit:
Original valid Tax Clearance Certificate or valid SARS PIN.
Certified/original/valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (non-compliant affidavit scores zero).
Municipal rates and taxes statement not older than 90 days in arrears.
Signed Declaration of Interest form (MBD 4).
Declaration of Bidder's past supply chain management practices (MBD 8).
Certificate of Independent Bid Determination (MBD 9).
Proof of CSD registration/MAAA supplier number.
Preference points claim form (MBD 6.1).
Company registration documents with ID copies of directors/shareholders.
All suppliers must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
No bid will be accepted from persons in the service of the state.
No bidder blacklisted by National Treasury or any national authority for non-performance will be considered.
The specific goal requires the bidder to be an SMME (EME or QSE) that is 51% or more black-owned by Black People.
Bidders must complete declarations regarding state service, relationships with state personnel, interest in other businesses, listing on restricted databases, past convictions for fraud/corruption, arrears on municipal taxes, and past contract terminations for non-performance.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: 6000080508 Supply & delivery of Limits, Relays and Cables.pdf (RFQ)
Specific goal for preference points: SMME (EME or QSE) 51% or more black-owned by Black People.
To claim points, submit valid B-BBEE certificate from SANAS-accredited verification agency or DTI/CIPC B-BBEE certificate for EMEs/QSEs, or sworn affidavit.
Note: Non-compliant affidavit will be scored zero.
Contractual Terms
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Tender subject to Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 2000, its regulations, General Conditions of Contract (GCC), and any special conditions.
Certificate of Independent Bid Determination (MBD 9) must be completed and submitted to prevent bid-rigging.
Acceptance of quotation subject to Johannesburg Water's Supply Chain Policy.
Requirements
Source: 6000080508 Supply & delivery of Limits, Relays and Cables.pdf (RFQ)
No bid from persons in service of state accepted.
No bidder blacklisted by National Treasury or any national authority for non-performance considered.
All quotes must be on company letterhead and submitted as PDFs (no MS Word, Excel, or pictures).
Municipal rates and taxes must not be older than 90 days in arrears.
Bidders must complete declarations regarding state service, relationships with state personnel, interest in other businesses, listing on restricted databases, past convictions for fraud/corruption, arrears on municipal taxes, past contract terminations for non-performance.
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Source: 6000080508 Supply & delivery of Limits, Relays and Cables.pdf (RFQ)
Quotation contact: Tariro Louis at [email protected] or 011 959 3908 / 011 688 1530.
eTenders portal support: eTenders Contact Centre at +27(0)12 406 9222 / 012 406-9229 / 012 312-5000 or [email protected].
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