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Issuing Organization
King Sabata Dalindyebo Local MunicipalityLocation
Eastern Cape
Closing Date
09 Jul 2026
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
21 General Sabelo Victor Gqwetha St, Umtata Central, Mthatha, South Africa - MTHATHA - Mthatha - 5099
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
01 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157750
This tender is for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a schweitzer engineering laboratories (SEL-487E) protection scheme for a 20 mva 66/11 kv transformer at the unitra substation, including associated h-frame and lv bus support work. IT is issued by the king sabata dalindyebo local municipality in the eastern cape and is aimed at accredited electrical engineering service providers with the required CIDB grading.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 09 July 2026 - 12:00
Venue
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Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
21 General Sabelo Victor Gqwetha St, Umtata Central, Mthatha, South Africa - MTHATHA - Mthatha - 5099
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Important Dates
Source: ADVERT FOR JUNE.pdfTender documents available from: 5 June 2026. Bid closing date: 9 July 2026 at 12:00. No queries entertained 5 working days before closing date.
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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.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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ADVERT FOR JUNE.pdf
The tender is for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL-487E) Protection Scheme for a 20 MVA 66/11 kV Transformer No. 3 at Unitra Substation, including H-Frame and Low Voltage (LV) Bus Support, for a period of six months. It is re-advertised by King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality, with a closing date of July 9, 2026.
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R 211 331
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Briefing Session
Source: ADVERT FOR JUNE.pdfCompulsory CIDB Evaluation Briefing Session/site inspection may be required. Check tender document for details.
Contact Information
Source: ADVERT FOR JUNE.pdfTechnical enquiries: Mr S. Bangiso, Email: [email protected]. SCM enquiries: SCM Unit, Email: [email protected]. Submission address: Tender box, 1st Floor, Munitata Building, Next to Room 146.
Submission Guidelines
Source: ADVERT FOR JUNE.pdfSubmit bids in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with SCM Number (025/2025/26) and Project Name, to the tender box at 1st Floor, Munitata Building, Next to Room 146. Download tender documents electronically (no hard copies available) from: National Treasury’s tender portal (http://www.etenders.gov.za/content/advertised-tenders) or King Sabata Dalindyebo website (www.ksd.gov.za) from 5 June 2026. Bids must be handwritten in black pen (no typing, erasing fluids, or electronic submissions). All price alterations must be signed. Required documents: completed MBD 1-9 and Annexures A-F; comprehensive JV agreement (if applicable); all relevant documents from JV partners; MBD 4 declarations; MBD 5 signed for bids ≥ R10 million; audited financial statements (past 3 years) for bids ≥ R10 million or CIDB Level 6+; latest municipal rates statement (≤ 3 months old) or valid lease agreement/confirmation of non-liability; certified copies ≤ 6 months old. Bids must hold good for 90 days. Late, incomplete, unsigned, faxed, mailed, or electronic submissions will be rejected. Failure to attend compulsory briefing sessions (where applicable) disqualifies the bid. Queries must be emailed; no queries entertained 5 working days before closing date.
Returnable Documents
Source: ADVERT FOR JUNE.pdfSubmit sealed bids clearly marked with SCM Number and Project Name to the tender box at 1st Floor, Munitata Building, Next to Room 146. Download tender documents free from National Treasury’s tender portal (http://www.etenders.gov.za/content/advertised-tenders) or King Sabata Dalindyebo website (www.ksd.gov.za) from 5 June 2026. No hard copies are available.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: ADVERT FOR JUNE.pdfEvaluation follows a 3-stage process under PPPFA 2022: Stage 1: Compliance (mandatory pass/fail). Stage 2: Functionality (minimum 70/100 points required to proceed). Stage 3: Price and Specific Goals (proof via full CSD report). Preference points apply as per KSDLM SCM policy. Additional criteria: accredited service provider status; CSD registration; no municipal rates/taxes arrears; CIDB Grading 5EP or higher; financial stability (audited statements for bids ≥ R10 million or CIDB Level 6+); valid JV agreements (if applicable); no conflicts of interest (e.g., existing panel members cannot re-bid).
Technical Specifications
Source: ADVERT FOR JUNE.pdfSupply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL-487E) Protection Scheme for the 20 MVA 66/11 kV Transformer No. 3 at Unitra Substation, including H-Frame and Low Voltage (LV) Bus Support. Project duration: 6 months.
Pricing Schedule
Source: ADVERT FOR JUNE.pdfThe total cost calculated in the pricing schedule must match the bid price on the front page.
Financial Requirements
Source: ADVERT FOR JUNE.pdfPricing schedule total must match the bid price on the front page. Audited financial statements (past 3 years) required for bids ≥ R10 million or for bidders with CIDB grading Level 6 or higher. Bids must hold good for 90 days. Payment terms, bonds, or guarantees: refer to tender document for specifics.
Compliance Requirements
Source: ADVERT FOR JUNE.pdfMandatory: CIDB registration (Level 6 or higher for work > R10 million; minimum 5EP for this project). Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration required. B-BBEE compliance: refer to tender document for minimum level. Submit: MBD 1-9 and Annexures A-F; JV agreement (if applicable); municipal rates statement (≤ 3 months old) or lease agreement/confirmation of non-liability; certified copies ≤ 6 months old. Failure to comply with any requirement results in disqualification. KSD Municipality reserves the right to disqualify bidders with outstanding municipal rates/taxes.
Special Conditions
Source: ADVERT FOR JUNE.pdfFailure to submit required documents (JV agreement, MBD forms, audited statements, municipal rates proof) results in disqualification. Bids must be handwritten in black pen; no erasing fluids. Bids hold for 90 days. No queries 5 working days before closing. Pricing schedule total must match bid price.
Requirements
Source: ADVERT FOR JUNE.pdfFor bids exceeding R10 million (VAT included), submit audited annual financial statements for the past three years (or since establishment if newer).
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Address
21 General Sabelo Victor Gqwetha St, Umtata Central, Mthatha, South Africa - MTHATHA - Mthatha - 5099
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