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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
57 Shepstone Street, Richmond - Richmond KZN - Richmond KZN - 3780
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
11 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158862
Richmond local municipality invites bids for the completion of the smozomeni p6 electrification project, which includes finishing outstanding mv/lv infrastructure, testing, commissioning, and handover. The tender is open to cidb-registered contractors (3ep or higher) with proven experience in electrical infrastructure projects.
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Date & Time
Friday, 26 June 2026 - 10:00
Venue
Richmond Council chamber
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
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Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
57 Shepstone Street, Richmond - Richmond KZN - Richmond KZN - 3780
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11 Jun
2026
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26 Jun
2026
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Bid Document Completion of Smozomeni P6 Projects .pdf
The Richmond Local Municipality (KwaZulu-Natal) invites bids for the **Completion of Smozomeni P6 Electrification Project** (Tender No.: RLM: 17/2025/2026). The project involves finalizing outstanding electrification infrastructure, including MV/LV networks, transformers, meters, testing, commissioning, and handover in compliance with Eskom standards. The tender closes on **26 June 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC)**. Evaluation follows a **two-stage process**: functionality (minimum 70 points required) and an **80/20 preference point system** (80% price, 20% specific goals). A **compulsory briefing and site visit** is scheduled for **19 June 2026 at 10:00 AM** at the Council Chamber, Richmond.
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R 1 875 000
Range
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Important Dates
Source: Bid Document Completion of Smozomeni P6 Projects .pdf (TENDER)Document reservation deadline: 17 June 2026 by 16h00. Compulsory briefing session: 19 June 2026 at 10h00, Council Chamber, 57 Shepstone Street, Richmond (followed by site visit). Tender closing date: 26 June 2026 at 10h00 with public opening. Labour schedules due monthly before the 3rd of each month.
Contact Information
Source: Bid Document Completion of Smozomeni P6 Projects .pdf (TENDER)Technical enquiries: Ms. Z. Vilakazi, Tel: 033 212 2155, Email: [email protected]. SCM/Bid document enquiries: Mr Sandile Sithole, Tel: 033 212 2155, Email: [email protected]. Submission address: 57 Shepstone Street, Richmond, 3780.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Bid Document Completion of Smozomeni P6 Projects .pdf (TENDER)Seal and endorse tender envelope with 'COMPLETION OF SMOZOMENI P6 ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT, TENDER NUMBER RLM: 17/2025/2026'. Hand deliver to official tender box at reception, 57 Shepstone Street, Richmond, 3780 during office hours 08h00-16h00 Monday-Friday. Reserve bid documents in writing to SCM ([email protected]) by 17 June 2026 before 16h00. Pay R611.50 non-refundable fee in cash only at Budget & Treasury Office. Compulsory briefing attendance required on 19 June 2026 at 10h00 at Council Chamber followed by site visit. Closing date: 26 June 2026 at 10h00 with public opening. Late, facsimile, or electronic bids not accepted. All supporting documents must be stapled at front. Certified documents not older than 6 months. Failure to comply renders bid non-responsive.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Bid Document Completion of Smozomeni P6 Projects .pdf (TENDER)Two-stage evaluation: Functionality (minimum 70 points required to advance) and 80/20 preference point system (80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals). Functionality criteria: Proof of experience in electrical infrastructure projects (3 projects = 30 pts, 2 projects = 20 pts, 1 project = 10 pts). Qualified professional staff: Project Leader with B.Tech/B.Sc in Electrical Engineering (NQF 7) + ECSA registration (Professional Engineer/Technologist) + 5 years’ experience = 20 pts; 3 years’ experience = 5 pts; Candidate Engineer = 1 pt. Construction Manager with N.Dip in Electrical Engineering (NQF 6/N6) + trade test + 5 years’ experience = 10 pts; 3 years’ experience = 5 pts. Foreman with 4+ years’ experience in electrification + overhead lines certificate + HVREGS/Permit holder = 10 pts; 3 years’ experience + supervisory skills certificate = 5 pts. Proof of plant ownership/lease (5 pts per type: Truck-Mounted Cranes, Utility Service Van, Staff Transport). Annual Financial Statements = 15 pts. Specific goals: B-BBEE status (EME/QSE 51%+ black-owned = 5 pts per category: black, women, youth). Locality preference: Richmond Municipality = 5 pts, District = 3 pts, KZN = 2 pts, outside province = 1 pt.
Technical Specifications
Source: Bid Document Completion of Smozomeni P6 Projects .pdf (TENDER)Scope: Completion of Smozomeni P6 Electrification Project. Deliverables: Design review, Eskom stakeholder engagement, DRT meetings, design amendments, as-built documentation, completion of outstanding MV/LV electrification infrastructure. Works include: Installation of poles, transformers, conductors, stay wires, cross-arms, insulators, service connections, prepaid smart meters, earthing/lightning protection systems, reticulation networks, defect rectification. Testing, commissioning, energising, project close-out, and handover. Contractor must include a Professional Electrical Engineer (ECSA-registered) as project leader. Compliance required with: CIDB, SABS 1200, COLTO, SANS1921, GCC 2010 2nd Edition, EPWP, GCC 2015. EPWP labour schedules must be submitted monthly before the 3rd of each month.
Financial Requirements
Source: Bid Document Completion of Smozomeni P6 Projects .pdf (TENDER)Total bid price must include VAT and 10% contingency. Form of Guarantee (bid bond) required. Payment certificates processed monthly upon submission of labour schedules per EPWP template before the 3rd of each month. Non-submission of required information will result in invoices not being processed. Performance monitored via demerit system; poor performance may lead to contract cancellation. Original bank letter from a registered financial institution required.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Bid Document Completion of Smozomeni P6 Projects .pdf (TENDER)CIDB registration: Contractor grading 3EP or higher. CSD registration mandatory. Tax Clearance Certificate (original, valid for 1 year) required; each JV party must submit separately. B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or Sworn Affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) required to claim preference points. Mandatory MBD forms: MBD 1, MBD 2, MBD 4, MBD 6.1, MBD 7.2, MBD 8, MBD 9. No persons in service of the state may bid. Letter of Commitment to LED Objectives (signed, on business letterhead) required. Municipal statement of account/lease agreement required. Letter of Good Standing required. Proof of Eskom database registration required. Certified documents must not be older than 6 months. Specific goals preference points: Black-owned EME/QSE (51%+), black women-owned, black youth-owned, locality (Richmond Municipality = 5 pts, District = 3 pts, KZN = 2 pts, outside province = 1 pt).
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