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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
STAND 1176 - Agincourt - bushbuckridge - 1280
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
07 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-155367
The national research foundation (nrf) seeks a CIDB grade 1 eb or higher service provider to supply and install electrical infrastructure, connecting an outbuilding container laboratory to the main building’s distribution board at the mrc/wits agincourt field office in mpumalanga. The project includes cable, conduit, and circuit breaker installation, with a mandatory electrical certificate of compliance upon completion.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Stand 1176, MRC/Wits-Agincourt Unit, Main Entrance, Security Gate, Agincourt, Bushbuckridge Local Mu
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Request for Quotation
STAND 1176 - Agincourt - bushbuckridge - 1280
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07 May
2026
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20 May
2026
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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RFQ_Electricity Connection_MP.pdf
RFQ_Electricity Connection_MP.pdf
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Important Dates
Source: RFQ_Electricity Connection_MP.pdfCompulsory on-site briefing/session: 14 May 2026 at 10:00 at MRC/Wits-Agincourt Unit, Stand 1176, Agincourt, Bushbuckridge Local Municipality. Closing date and time: 20 May 2026 at 11:00.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ_Electricity Connection_MP.pdfSCM enquiries: Email [email protected]. Technical enquiries: Warren Joubert, Email [email protected]. Submission email: [email protected]. Delivery address: MRC/Wits-Agincourt Unit, Main Entrance, Security Gate, Stand 1176, Agincourt, Bushbuckridge Local Municipality, Under Headman Khosa, Under Amashangana Tribal Authority.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ_Electricity Connection_MP.pdfSubmit 1 original and 1 evaluation copy in PDF format via email to [email protected] before 20 May 2026 at 11:00. Only PDF documents are acceptable. Late submissions will not be considered. Bids must be submitted on official forms provided (not re-typed) and bound to minimise lost pages. Mandatory documents include: signed SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, Bid Submission Certificate, CSD registration proof, and all certificates listed in the returnable documents checklist. Failure to submit any mandatory document will result in automatic disqualification. Mark evaluation copies as 'Copy for evaluation' and number all pages sequentially.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ_Electricity Connection_MP.pdfEvaluation occurs in stages: Stage 1 - Compliance with submission requirements (mandatory documents and specifications). Stage 2 - Technical evaluation against specifications (minimum threshold required to proceed). Stage 2A - Written response evaluation. Stage 2B - Due diligence interviews or proof of delivery (if shortlisted). Stage 2C - Reference verification. Stage 3 - Price/Preference evaluation: lowest-priced bid receives maximum points (80 or 90), others ranked proportionally. Preference points (B-BBEE) are added to the price score for final ranking. Stage 4 - Tax compliance check (7 working days to rectify non-compliance). Stage 5 - Award to highest combined score bidder, subject to administrative documentation.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ_Electricity Connection_MP.pdfScope: Supply and install 100m x 10mm Twin-and-Earth (T&E) cable (suitable for 60Amp circuit breaker), 20mm diameter x 100m steel electrical conduit, and connect electricity of an outbuilding container to the main building’s distribution board at MRC/Wits Agincourt Field Office. Deliverables: Electrical connection to main power supply, conduit installation (routed around building perimeter), trench excavation (300mm wide, 500mm deep, 100m long), voltage drop <5% (calculation required), circuit breaker connection, trench backfilling and soil compaction, and issue Electrical Certificate of Compliance (CoC) upon completion. Special requirements: Proof of previous similar electrical work (invoices + CoCs), valid Wireman’s licence (DoL), valid CIDB Grade 1 EB or higher, valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ_Electricity Connection_MP.pdfPricing must be in South African Rands, fully inclusive of all costs (delivery, VAT, income tax, UIF, SDL). Submit pricing via SBD 3.1 or company letterhead. Contract ceiling price includes firm and estimated quantities. Price adjustments may apply per Special Conditions of Contract. Payment via written purchase orders; funding guaranteed at order placement. Price quoted remains fixed for contract duration unless adjusted per SCC. Total contract value includes 15% VAT. Pricing schedule: 100m T&E cable, 1x 20mm steel conduit, 1x CoC issuance, 1x installation (once-off).
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ_Electricity Connection_MP.pdfMandatory: Signed SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, Bid Submission Certificate, CSD registration (Master Registration Number), valid CIDB Grade 1 EB or higher, valid Wireman’s licence (DoL), valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing, Electrical CoC upon completion, proof of previous electrical work (invoices + CoCs). Optional: B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for preference points). Tax compliance: Submit SARS TCS PIN or CSD number. No bids accepted from state employees or entities with state-employed directors/members. Foreign bidders must complete SBD1 tax questionnaire.
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