The service provider is required to replace the current 2WD with a 4WD Chassis Dynamometer with 48
inch rollers and a movable wheelbase for the purpose of Emission tesƟng and Conformity of ProducƟon
(CoP), which will include ICE, PHEV and EV vehicles. This must include the necessary restraint systems for
passenger and light commercial vehicles.
The service provider is required to supply, install, commission and integrate the 4WD Dyno with the
current Horiba Mexa 7000 Series emission tesƟng equipment and Horiba STARS VETS AutomaƟon
system. The service provider is also required to decommission and remove the current 2WD Dyno from
the Dyno pit in Test Cell One (1) and place it in a suitable space within the laboratory.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 4WD CHASSIS DYNAMOMETER
Roller set versions / drives
Type 275-120 kW-km/h
Motor Three phase asynchronous motor
Maximum speed 250 km/h
Nominal speed 120 km/h
Power S1 - generaƟve 275 kW
Nominal power S9 - generaƟve 360 kW
Nominal force S9 - generaƟve 10800 N
Max. force S9 (overload 10 s) - generaƟve
13500 N
Maximum acceleraƟon 9,0 m/s2
SimulaƟon mass @ 4 m/s2 min. 454 kg
(Nominal acceleraƟon) max. 4400
Max. acceleraƟon at max. simulaƟon mass
1,2 m/s2and maximum speed
Base inerƟa weight approx. 1500 kg
Maximum calibraƟon force (f.s) - approx. 7950 N
Maximum axle load 2500 kg
Maximum cooling air temperature 40 °C
Recommended total power - Emission chassis dynamometer
Power S1 - generaƟve @380V 285 kW
Total dynamometer @400V 300
Emission chassis dynamometer @480V 360
Power cabinet
Dimensions (W x H x D) Width 2400 mm
Height 2200
Depth 600
Electrical
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Power supply 380 ... 480 VAC, ± 10 %, N, PE (TN-S)
Frequency 50 / 60 Hz, ± 5 %
Compressed air
Compressed air pressure 0,6 - 0,8 MPa
Ambient condiƟons
OperaƟng temperature + 10 °C ... 40 °C;
opƟonal: -40 °C ... 60 °C
Humidity max. 95%
Rollers
Roller diameter 48 “ (1219,2 mm)
Roller width 700 mm
Distance inner edge of rollers 900 mm
Distance outer edge of rollers 2300 mm
Accuracies
Measurands per motor
Max. permissible measurement
Measurand Measuring interval Display resoluƟon error /
Accuracy (1)
Distance 1000 m 0,1 m ± 0,1 m
RotaƟonal speed (2) 0 - 18,13 1/s 0,000001 1/s ± 0,0007 1/s
Speed 0 - 250 km/h 0,01 km/h ± 0,01 km/h
Force (2) 0 - Max. calibraƟon 0,1 N ± 0,05 % f.s.
force (f.s.)
AcceleraƟon 0 - 4,500 m/s2 0,001 m/s2 ± 0,001 m/s2
Measurands of system
Max. permissible measurement
Measurand Measuring interval Display resoluƟon error /
Accuracy (1)
Time 1000 s 0,001 s ± 0,003 s
Distance 1000 m 0,1 m ± 0,1 m
RotaƟonal speed (2) 0 - 18,13 1/s 0,000001 1/s ± 0,0007 1/s
Speed 0 - 250 km/h 0,01 km/h ± 0,010 km/h
Force (2) 0 - Total of cal. force 0,1 N ± 0,05 % f.s.
(f.s.)
AcceleraƟon 0 - 4,500 m/s2 0,001 m/s2 ± 0,001 m/s2
Control
Response Ɵme based on 40 CFR §1066.245 < 30 ms
Response Ɵme incl. controller feedback of acceleraƟon (3) < 70 ms
Accuracy of road load simulaƟon ≤ ± 9,8 N or 1 %
whichever is greater
Accuracy of constant speed control ≤ ± 0,02 km/h or 0,01 %
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whichever is greater
Accuracy of constant force control ≤ ± 0,5 N or 0,01 %
whichever is greater
CompensaƟon of parasiƟc losses ≤ 100 W
Pit dimensions
Size of dynamometer pit depending on
Adjustmentwheelbase adjustment Width Length Depth range(W x L x D)
mm mm mm mm
1800 - 3400 As per drawing provided
Pit decking
Material Steel
DELIVERY
The service provider is responsible for packaging, shipping, offloading, and installaƟon including all
related resources. All modificaƟons of the current Dyno pit must be accommodated by the service
provider. All civil work must be done by a registered building contractor.
Delivery Terms: Incoterms® 2020 – Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) to SABS, 1a Teichmann Place, Sunnyridge,
East London, 5201. The Supplier shall bear all costs and risks associated with delivering the goods to the
specified locaƟon, including transportaƟon, insurance, customs clearance, import duƟes, and taxes.
INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
The service provider is responsible for installaƟon and commissioning of the equipment and ensure that
the equipment funcƟons as per the requirements.
TRAINING
The service provider is responsible for training the personnel in the laboratory and provision of the
training manuals.
WARRANTY
The service provider shall provide a comprehensive warranty for the equipment for a period of 24
months from the date of commissioning.
The warranty shall cover all defects in materials and workmanship, including parts and labour, and shall
include on-site repair or replacement at no addiƟonal cost to SABS.
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Appendix B
QuotaƟon Template/Pricing Requirements
Item DescripƟon QuanƟty Unit Total
No Price price
(ZAR) (ZAR)
1 4WD Chassis Dynamometer 1
(Including all components as
per technical specificaƟons)
2 Delivery to East London 1
Campus (All applicable cost
including but not limited to
Packaging, Shipping, Customs
Clearance and Insurance)
3 InstallaƟon and Commissioning
4 Training x2 personnel 1
5 Three-year Maintenance and
support
6 Any other applicable cost
Subtotal
VAT (15%)
Grand Total
Notes:
Bidders should propose fixed prices, where foreign currency is involved, bidders should
make provision for forward cover.
The above pricing template should be used as a guide; bidders can submit a detailed
pricing breakdown.
Bidders are required to refer to the RFP document for detailed scope of work before
compleƟng or submiƫng the quotaƟon.
Training quanƟƟes is subject to change. Number of personnel to be trained might change.
Prices must be inclusive of all applicable TAXES.
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Appendix C
IntenƟon to respond to the Request for Proposal
We hereby accept / decline your Request for Proposal.
Company:______________________________________________________________________________
Company RepresentaƟve:_________________________________________________________________
PosiƟon/Title: __________________________________________________________________________
Signature:______________________________________________________________________________
Please state a brief reason for declining this Request for Proposal_________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
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Appendix D
SBD 4 BIDDER’S DISCLOSURE
PURPOSE OF THE FORM
Any person (natural or jurisƟc) may make an offer or offers in terms of this invitaƟon to bid. In line
with the principles of transparency, accountability, imparƟality, and ethics as enshrined in the
ConsƟtuƟon of the Republic of South Africa and further expressed in various pieces of legislaƟon, it
is required for the bidder to make this declaraƟon in respect of the details required hereunder.
Where a person/s are listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters and / or the List of Restricted
Suppliers, that person will automaƟcally be disqualified from the bid process.
Bidder’s declaraƟon
2.1 Is the bidder, or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders / members / partners or any
person having a controlling interest1 in the enterprise,
employed by the state? YES/NO
2.1.1 If so, furnish parƟculars of the names, individual idenƟty numbers, and, if applicable, state employee
numbers of sole proprietor/ directors / trustees / shareholders / members/ partners or any person
having a controlling interest in the enterprise, in table below.
Full Name IdenƟty Number Name of State insƟtuƟon
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1 the power, by one person or a group of persons holding the majority of the equity of an enterprise, alternaƟvely, the
person/s having the deciding vote or power to influence or to direct the course and decisions of the enterprise.
2.2 Do you, or any person connected with the bidder, have a relaƟonship with any person who is employed
by the procuring insƟtuƟon? YES/NO
2.2.1 If so, furnish parƟculars:
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................................................................................................
2.3 Does the bidder or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders / members / partners or any person
having a controlling interest in the enterprise have any interest in any other related enterprise
whether or not they are bidding for this contract? YES/NO
2.3.1 If so, furnish parƟculars:
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