Siyathemba local municipality invites qualified service providers to submit quotations for the wet hire of a 55-ton mobile crane to lower, support, and re-erect three municipal high mast lighting structures in prieska and marydale. The successful bidder must provide the crane, operator, rigger, and all associated equipment and costs, with work to commence within 7 days of award.
Key Requirements
Provide a certified 55-ton mobile crane with a minimum boom reach of 40 metres, including a qualified crane operator and rigger/banksman.
Submit daily rates (excluding VAT) for both operational and standing/idling time; only daily rate quotations will be considered.
Include all fuel, lubricants, maintenance, transport, operational costs, certified lifting tackle, and mobilisation/demobilisation.
Submit a valid LMI Load Test Certificate (not older than 12 months) and certified copies of the operator's license, PrDP, and medical fitness certificate.
Be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide a valid tax clearance certificate and B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
Complete and submit MBD 4, MBD 8, and MBD 9 forms; incomplete submissions will be disqualified.
Submit quotation in a sealed envelope or via email before 16h00 on 13 August 2026; quotations must be valid for 90 days.
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Description
Source: RFQ 50-2026 CRANE TRUCK.pdf
Important Dates
06 Aug
2026
PUBLICATION
Tender Published
Tender was published
13 Aug
2026
DEADLINE
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Siyathemba Local Municipality is inviting bids for the rental of a 55-ton mobile crane on a wet hire basis to lower, support, and re-erect three municipal high mast lighting structures in Prieska and Marydale. The contract includes provision of a certified crane, operator, rigger, all operational costs, and compliance with statutory requirements. Bids are evaluated on an 80/20 preference point system, with specific goals for HDI, locality, and youth.
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The tender is for the appointment of a service provider for the rental of a 55-ton mobile crane (wet hire) for the lowering, support, and re-erection of three municipal high mast lighting structures in Prieska and Marydale.
The scope includes providing a certified crane with a minimum boom reach of 40 metres, a qualified operator, a rigger/banksman, all fuel, lubricants, maintenance, transport, operational costs, certified lifting tackle, and mobilisation/demobilisation.
The bidder must comply with all statutory permits and compliance requirements.
Physical address: Siyathemba Municipality, Victoria Street, PO Box 16, Prieska 8940
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ 50-2026 CRANE TRUCK.pdf (RFQ)
Submit quotation in a clearly marked, sealed envelope endorsed "SLM RFQ: 50/2026 APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE RENTAL OF A 55-TON MOBILE CRANE (WET HIRE)".
Deposit in the Tender Box at Siyathemba Municipality, Victoria Street, PO Box 16, Prieska 8940, or email to [email protected] before 16h00 on 13 August 2026.
Late or incomplete quotations will not be accepted.
Quotations must be valid for 90 days.
All prices must include delivery to Siyathemba Municipality in Prieska.
The contract must be executed within 7 days after award.
Incomplete quotations or failure to attach required MBD forms will disqualify the bidder.
No mobilisation of the crane until the contractor has verified and confirmed that all required replacement components for the high mast structures are available and secured on site.
Daily rates apply only for actual operational days approved by the Municipality.
The Municipality may refuse payment for downtime due to mechanical breakdowns, operator absenteeism, lack of permits, or contractor-related delays.
Returnable Documents
Source: RFQ 50-2026 CRANE TRUCK.pdf (RFQ)
Complete and submit MBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination).
The certificate confirms that the bidder has not engaged in collusive bidding or bid rigging.
The bidder must certify that the bid was prepared independently and without consultation with competitors.
The form must be signed and dated.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ 50-2026 CRANE TRUCK.pdf (RFQ)
Evaluation under the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and the Municipality's SCM Policy using the 80/20 preference point system.
Price: 80 points.
Specific goals: 20 points, broken down as:
HDI: 10 points
Locality: 6 points
Youth: 4 points
Functionality, experience, accreditation, and compliance will also form part of the evaluation.
Bidders must meet all mandatory requirements to be considered.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ 50-2026 CRANE TRUCK.pdf (RFQ)
Provide a certified 55-ton mobile crane with a minimum boom reach of 40 metres.
Provide a qualified and certified crane operator.
Provide a qualified and competent rigger/banksman.
Include all fuel, lubricants, maintenance, transport, and operational costs.
Provide all certified lifting tackle and rigging equipment.
Include mobilisation and demobilisation to and from site.
Comply with all statutory permits and compliance requirements for the works.
Scope: lowering, support, and re-erection of three (3) municipal high mast lighting structures in Prieska and Marydale.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQ 50-2026 CRANE TRUCK.pdf
The bidder must have the necessary experience and qualifications to provide the crane and operator.
The crane operator must be qualified and certified.
A rigger/banksman must be qualified and competent.
The bidder must have the ability to execute the scope of work, including lowering, support, and re-erection of high mast structures.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ 50-2026 CRANE TRUCK.pdf
Daily wet hire operational rate (excluding VAT).
Daily standing/idling rate (excluding VAT).
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ 50-2026 CRANE TRUCK.pdf (RFQ)
Submit rates on a daily basis, excluding VAT, for:
Daily wet hire operational rate
Daily standing/idling rate
Only quotations on a daily rate basis will be considered.
Prices must include delivery to Siyathemba Municipality in Prieska.
The Municipality reserves the right to refuse payment for downtime due to contractor-related delays.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ 50-2026 CRANE TRUCK.pdf (RFQ)
Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Must have a valid tax clearance certificate.
Must provide a valid B-BBEE certificate (certified copy) or original sworn affidavit.
Must not be listed on the Database of Restricted Suppliers or Register for Tender Defaulters.
Must not have been convicted of fraud or corruption in the past five years.
Must not owe municipal rates and taxes for more than three months.
Must not have had a contract terminated for poor performance in the past five years.
Must complete and submit MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past SCM Practices), and MBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination).
Must provide a valid Lifting Machinery Inspector (LMI) Load Test Certificate for the proposed crane (not older than 12 months).
Must provide certified copies of the crane operator's license, PrDP, and medical fitness certificate.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ 50-2026 CRANE TRUCK.pdf
The bidder must complete and submit MBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination) as part of the bid.
The certificate confirms that the bidder has not engaged in collusive bidding or bid rigging.
Bids that are suspicious will be reported to the Competition Commission and may lead to penalties or restrictions.
Special Conditions
Source: RFQ 50-2026 CRANE TRUCK.pdf
The Siyathemba Municipality Preferential Procurement Policy, PPPFA, and MFMA apply.
The Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest bid and may accept the whole or part of the bid.
Late and incomplete bids will not be accepted.
Bid validity period is 90 days.
All bidders must be registered on the CSD.
B-BBEE certificates (certified copies) or original sworn affidavits are accepted.
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Source: RFQ 50-2026 CRANE TRUCK.pdf
Evaluation under PPPFA and Municipality's SCM Policy using 80/20 preference point system.
Price: 80 points.
Specific goals: 20 points (HDI 10, Locality 6, Youth 4).
Functionality, experience, accreditation, and compliance are also considered.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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