Design, supply, delivery, and installation of high mast lights at wagensdrift dam (kwazulu-natal) with mandatory local content compliance

Compulsory clarification meeting: 05 June 2026 at 10h00 at Wagendrift Dam. Closing date for tenders: 19 June 2026 at 11h00.

SBU Mathonsi, Tel: 0332391267, Email: [email protected]. Department: Water and Sanitation Eastern Operations (KZN).

Submit tenders only on the official tender documentation issued. Emailed and late tenders will not be accepted. Follow all requirements for sealing, addressing, and delivery as stated in the Tender Data. No deposit is payable. Obtain documents from the National Treasury e-Tender website under reference WTE-2605ES. Bidders are responsible for sourcing their own documents.

Minimum CIDB contractor grading of 2EB or higher required. No preference points or restrictions explicitly specified in the document.

Scope: Design, supply, delivery, and installation of high mast lights at Wagendrift Dam near Estcourt Town. Employer Tender Number: WTE-2605ES. CIDB Reference Number: 100117332.

Closing date: 19 June 2026 at 11:00. Compulsory briefing session: 05 June 2026 at 10:00, Wagendrift Dam (S 29° 02’ 28.9”, E 29° 50’ 58.7”).

SCM Enquiries: Lamprecht Gerda, Tel: 033 239 1200, Email: [email protected]. Technical Enquiries: Mr. S.B. Mathonsi, Tel: 033 239 1267, Mobile: 082 883 7067, Email: [email protected]. Submission Address: Tender Box at the entrance of Water and Sanitation, R103 Prospect Road, Midmar Dam, Howick, 3290 or Postal: Private Bag X24, Howick, 3290.

Submit bids by 11:00 on 19 June 2026. Bids must be placed in the tender box at the entrance of Department of Water and Sanitation, R103 Prospect Road, Midmar Dam, Howick, 3290. Postal submissions: Dept of Water and Sanitation, Supply Chain Management Office, Private Bag X24, Howick, 3290. Do not address parcels to an official if using a delivery company. Clearly mark envelopes: 'Original Bid for WTE-2605ES: Design, Supply, Delivery and Installation of High Mast Lights at Wagendrift Dam near Estcourt Town'. Required forms: SBD1 (Invitation to Bid, signed), SBD3.1 (Pricing Schedule, fully completed), SBD4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), Bill of Quantities (fully priced), Annexure C (Local Production and Content Declaration). All pages of the bid must be initialed. Late, emailed, faxed, or telephonic bids will not be accepted. Joint ventures must submit: (a) notarially certified joint venture agreement, (b) authorization letters for signatories. Bids remain valid for 120 days after closing date.

Evaluation follows a 5-phase process under the 80/20 Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022. Phases: (1) Mandatory Compliance: Failure to submit any of the following disqualifies the bid: (a) signed site briefing attendance certificate or name on attendance register, (b) fully completed SBD3.1, (c) fully completed Bill of Quantities, (d) COIDA Letter of Good Standing, (e) CIDB Grade 2EB certificate. (2) Technical Compliance: Minimum 65/100 required to advance. Criteria and weights: Team capability (30 points, e.g., ECSA accreditation, CVs, project plan, team structure, ORHVS certificates), Company track record (30 points, e.g., years of experience, references, completed projects), Combined contract value (25 points, e.g., R1-R200k=1, R800k+=5), Construction programme/methodology (10 points, e.g., milestones, Gantt chart, method statement, cash flow), Local socio-economic participation (5 points, e.g., proximity to Midmar Dam: 0-50km=5). (3) Functionality Compliance: Full compliance with technical specifications (e.g., SANS 10142, SANS 0225, ISO 9001:2015, SANS 121/SABS 1461) is mandatory. (4) Administrative Compliance: Submit CSD report, tax compliance proof, CIPC certificate, B-BBEE certificate/affidavit, authorized signatory proof, SBD1/4/6.1, Annexure C. (5) Price & Specific Goals: 80 points for price (Ps = 80(1 - (Pt-Pmin)/Pmin)), 20 points for specific goals (Women=5, Disability=5, Youth=5, Location=2, B-BBEE Level 1-2 QSE/EME=3). Proof required: Full CSD report for Women/Disability/Youth/Location, valid B-BBEE certificate for B-BBEE points.

Scope: Design, supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of high mast lights at Wagendrift Dam, Estcourt. Key requirements: (1) Minimum 4 luminaires per mast (e.g., 150W LED floodlights). (2) Electrical design must comply with SANS 10142 (electrical standards), SANS 0225 (mast design), ISO 9001:2015 (manufacturing), SANS 121/SABS 1461 (galvanising), and SANS 657/1&3 (steel poles). (3) Design must be prepared and signed by a professionally registered person (Engineering Profession Act, 2000). (4) Submit comprehensive technical report including: lighting equipment details (type, wattage, load), electrical design drawings (protection devices, circuit schedules, single-line diagrams), voltage drop/earthing/short-circuit/lightning/surge protection calculations, cable routing/conduit sizing. (5) Power supply: Sourced from existing Eskom DB at the dam; bidder to connect to this DB. (6) Mast specifications: Hot dip galvanised, Grade GW355J HT steel, minimum 12m high scissor mast, 4 lights per pole, internal fiberglass DB with photocell, splitter box, and trailing cable. (7) Additional deliverables: Cable trenching/backfilling per SANS 10142, grouting between base plate and concrete, service kit for maintenance, Certificate of Compliance (COC). (8) Site access and power connection arrangements must align with DWS policies.

Pricing: Submit firm prices only (no conditional or exchange-rate-linked prices). Use SBD3.1 Pricing Schedule and Bill of Quantities (BOQ). Include 15% VAT in total bid price. Offer validity: 120 days from closing date. Payment: Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT). Delivery costs must be included in bid price. Contingency: 10% included in BOQ. Required documents: SBD3.1 (fully completed and priced), BOQ (fully priced). Non-compliance with pricing instructions may disqualify the bid. All applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, SDL) must be included.

Mandatory: (1) CSD registration with MAAA number on SBD1. (2) Tax compliance: Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN (or CSD verification). (3) CIPC/CIPRO registration certificate. (4) COIDA Letter of Good Standing (relevant to scope of work). (5) CIDB Grade 2EB certificate (proof required). (6) B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs; failure to submit forfeits B-BBEE points). (7) Proof of authorized signatory: For individuals, proof of authority; for companies, Board Resolution certified by Chairman. (8) Completed and signed SBD forms: SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1, Annexure C (Local Content Declaration). (9) Compulsory site briefing attendance certificate or name on attendance register. (10) OHSV certificate for implementing team members. (11) Joint ventures: Notarially certified joint venture agreement and authorization letters for signatories. (12) No bids accepted from state employees, companies with state-employed directors, or close corporations with state-employed members.

Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) Customer Contact Centre: Phone: +27 12 394 9500 (International) or 0861 843 384 (Local). General Enquiries: Tel: (012) 394 0000. Address: Private Bag X84, PRETORIA, 0001 or the dti Campus, 77 Meintjies Street, Sunnyside, 0002.

Submit Annexure C (Local Content Declaration – Summary Schedule) with your tender by the closing date and time. The Tender Authority may request Declarations D (Imported Content Declaration) and E (Local Content Declaration – Supporting Schedule) at any stage. If awarded the tender, you must continuously update Declarations C, D, and E with actual values for the entire contract duration. Ensure all declarations are accurate, verifiable, and aligned with SATS 1286:2011 requirements.

Evaluation is open to all tenderers (local or international) who meet the following: Technical and local content requirements must be fully addressed. Ability to calculate, document, and verify local content as per SATS 1286:2011 is mandatory. Evidence of dti-granted exemptions for imported content must be provided where applicable. Financial capacity to execute the project may be assessed (proof may be required). Compliance with South African laws, including tax and labor regulations, is non-negotiable. No conflicts of interest with the Water and Sanitation Department or tender authority are permitted.

Scope: Design, supply, delivery, and installation of high mast lights at Wagensdrift Dam near Estcourt. Local content calculation is mandatory for all products (goods, services, and works) as per SATS 1286:2011. Key tasks: Differentiate between imported and local content by value for all components, materials, and services. Use Annexures C, D, and E for declarations. If the origin of any component, material, or service is unknown, it will be deemed imported. Evidence (e.g., commercial invoices, bills of entry) must be verifiable and directly pertain to the tender. Third-party suppliers must provide Declaration D for imported content.

Local Content Compliance: Must comply with SATS 1286:2011 for the calculation and declaration of local content. Submit Annexure C with the tender; Declarations D and E may be requested by the Tender Authority. Continuous updates to Declarations C, D, and E are required if the tender is successful. Exemptions for imported content must be granted by the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) and evidenced in Annexure D. All declarations must be verifiable and accurate.

Technical enquiries: Ms Cathrine Matidza, Director: Fleet Procurement, Tel: +27 (12) 394 5598, Email: [email protected]. Local content enquiries: Helpline +27 (12) 394 1435 or Email: [email protected]. KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office: Constance Gumede, Tel: 072 296 1837, Email: [email protected], Address: 136 Victoria Embankment, Cnr Victoria Embankment and Fenton Lane, Durban, 4001.

Evaluation will prioritize compliance with minimum local content thresholds (100% for high mast lights under 'Street Light Steel Poles'). Bidders must: - Meet technical compliance with SANS 1286:2017. - Submit completed local content declaration forms (SBD 6.2/MBD 6.2) and supporting schedules (Annexures C, D, E). - Adhere to Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017. Non-compliance with local content or technical standards may result in disqualification.

Scope: Design, supply, delivery, and installation of high mast lights at Wagensdrift Dam near Estcourt. Requirements: - Steel value-added products must meet 100% local content (e.g., fabricated structural steel, joining components, frames, roof and cladding, fasteners, wire products, ducting, structural pipework). - Compliance with SANS 1286:2017 for steel products. - All materials and components must align with designated sector thresholds for local production.

Mandatory compliance: - Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) regulations for local production and content. - Completion of SBD 6.2 or MBD 6.2 forms. - Adherence to SABS-approved SANS 1286:2017. - Submission of local content declaration templates (Annexures C, D, E). - Minimum 100% local content for steel products (e.g., high mast lights under 'Street Light Steel Poles').