Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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.
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Duinzicht Avenue - MOSSEL BAY - Mossel Bay -
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
02 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-160976
Petrosa is seeking a qualified service provider to replace batteries for three uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units at their facilities in mossel bay and parow, western cape. The scope includes supply and installation of batteries with a minimum 10-year lifespan, removal and disposal of old batteries, and provision of lifecycle management documentation. Bidders must be registered service partners or value-added resellers for UPS batteries and provide proof of relevant experience.
Date & Time
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 - 11:00
Venue
null
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Duinzicht Avenue - MOSSEL BAY - Mossel Bay -
02 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
14 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Supplier Self Registration.pdf
PetroSA is inviting tenders for the replacement of UPS batteries at their Mossel Bay and Parow facilities. Suppliers must register via a two-phase online process (CSD and PetroSA portals) and submit required documents, including BEE information if applicable.
Median Estimate
R 58 245
Range
Based on 6 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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Source: HOW TO SUBMIT A TENDER OR QUOTATION.pdfand contact person
Returnable Documents
Source: HOW TO SUBMIT A TENDER OR QUOTATION.pdf (RFQ)1.1. Please enter your login details (username, user code and password) and click on “Logon” button to proceed. 1.2. Please click on “Continue” button. 1.3. Please click on “Tenders and Quotations”. Tenders are for long term purchase agreements and the reference number starts with prefix CTT, while Quotations are for ad-hoc purchases and the reference number starts with a prefix AHT. 1.4. Please highlight the tender/Request for Quotation then Step 1 will turn green. If you would like to view line item specification before you tender especially for materials, please click on “View Line Item Specification” button. 1.5. Please click on “Print Listing” button to draw line item specification report. 1.6. The report is displayed below and can be exported to different document types such as Word, Excel and Pdf. Please close the report to go back to the previous screen. 1.7. Please click on Step 2. 1.8. Please click on “Accept Terms and Conditions”. 1.9. Please click on “Ok” on the dialog box. Please note that the top screen in each and every step has the tender number, tender description and contact person details. Please click on Step 3 to proceed. 1.10. On Step 3, please highlight the document then click on “View Attachment” to open the attachment. Please note that the system will not allow you to go to the next step until you have opened all attached documents. 1.11. Please click on Step 4. 1.12. Please note that on Step 4 there are two questionnaires; the first one is the evaluation criteria questionnaire which is used by the system and the second one is the tender questionnaire which must be completed by you. Please highlight the second questionnaire to view questions on the right hand screen. 1.13. Please complete the questionnaire on the right hand screen then click on “Submit Response” button. 1.14. Please click on Step 5. 1.15. Please highlight the line item in the bottom screen then, on the top screen, scroll down until you see “Response Price” and “Lead Time” fields. Please insert price in the “Response Price” field then lead time in the “Lead Time” field. Please click on the “Save” button at the top, not the one at the bottom. 1.16. A warning screen comes up indicating that your price has been captured but in order for it to be updated in the database, you need to submit your tender. If, after you submitted your tender, you decide to change the price, you will have to resubmit the tender for it to be recorded. In this case the change in price cancels the original tender. If the tender is not resubmitted, then no tender is submitted because the original tender was cancelled by price change. Please click on “Ok” on the dialog box to proceed. 1.17. Please click on Step 6 then highlight the tender and click on “Add Attachments”. 1.18. Please type the description of the document and the order (sequence number) then click on “Upload” button. 1.19. Please click on “Browse” button to locate the source folder of the file you want to attach to the tender. 1.20. Please double click on the file you want to attach. 1.21. Please click on “Save”. 1.22. The document is saved in the bottom screen. Please click on “Ok” to proceed. 1.23. The file is attached in the bottom screen. Please right click on the session on the task bar then left click on “Close” to close the session and return to the previous screen. 1.24. Please click on Step 7, highlight the tender and click on “Submit Tender” button. 1.25. Please click on “Yes” on the dialog box. 1.26. Please click on “Ok” on the dialog box. 1.27. Please click on “Supplier Submission Report” button to view your submitted tender. 1.28. The report is displayed and can be exported to Word, Excel or Pdf. NB: If, after you submitted your tender, you decide to change the price, you will have to resubmit the tender for it to be recorded. In this case the change in price cancels the original tender. If the tender is not resubmitted, then no tender is submitted because the original tender was cancelled by price change.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: HOW TO SUBMIT A TENDER OR QUOTATION.pdf (RFQ)General
No explicit eligibility criteria listed in the provided text, but likely requires:
Assumed
Note
Detailed eligibility may be specified in the attached documents (Step 3).
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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.
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AHT26879 UPS Batteries for 3 units.pdf
PetroSA seeks a service provider to replace UPS batteries at Mossel Bay and Parow sites, ensuring uninterrupted power supply to critical infrastructure. The tender includes replacement, disposal, installation, and certification of batteries with a minimum 10-year lifespan, along with lifecycle management and compliance documentation.
HOW TO SUBMIT A TENDER OR QUOTATION.pdf
PetroSA is seeking tenders for the replacement of UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) batteries at their Mossel Bay and Parow facilities in the Western Cape. The tender process is conducted via an online portal with a structured submission workflow, including document uploads, questionnaires, and pricing details. The closing date is July 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM UTC.
To download these documents and access AI-powered analysis, visit the main tender page.
Organization
PetroSAContact Person
CAROLINE WIDMER
Phone
044-601-3043
[email protected]
Address
Duinzicht Avenue - MOSSEL BAY - Mossel Bay -
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
3
Last checked
02 Jul 2026
AI status
Enhanced
This tender has strong source evidence, including source metadata and supporting tender information synced from the government tender portal.
Tenders SA is not the issuing authority. All tenders are automatically synced from the official government tender portal. Always confirm final submission details, closing dates, briefing sessions, eligibility requirements, and documents on the official government portal before applying.
PetroSA is South Africa's national oil company, engaged in gas and petroleum exploration and production.
Description
Source: Supplier Self Registration.pdffield. Type
in your document description (e.g. BEE certificate 2018) then click on “Upload”.
upload your document and click on save.
1 3
Select the document from your source directory folder and click on “Open”, then
click on “Save”. (Or double click on your source document)
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You will get a message “saved successfully” when your document is saved and
you will be able to see the saved document record at the bottom of your screen.
PS: When you attach more than one document (e.g.: BEE certificate and profile),
remember to Click on “Clear” before uploading your next document.
5. Click on Step 7 then indicate if you have a “Conflict of Interest” or not. If you
have conflict of interest, please select “Yes” indicator and type the declaration. If
not, please select “No” indicator, then click on “Save” button to proceed.
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Returnable Documents
Source: Supplier Self Registration.pdf (unknown)Use the scroll bar on your right to scroll to the bottom of your screen to view list of documents required where applicable to you.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Supplier Self Registration.pdf (unknown)General
Open to suppliers registered on CSD and PetroSA portals.
Bee Status
Local suppliers must have valid BEE certification (vetted by PetroSA).
Accreditation
Suppliers must ensure their accreditation status allows online tendering.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: Supplier Self Registration.pdf (unknown)Please click on Step 6. If you are a local supplier please complete the required BEE information then click on “Save”. Also complete the other fields if applicable to you, then click on “Save”. You will get a message “saved successfully” when your information is saved.
Section
Source: Supplier Self Registration.pdf (unknown)If you require any assistance with Phase 1, please contact the CSD National Support on 012 406 9222 or email [email protected]. You can also obtain additional Provisional Support Contact details by going to https://secure.csd.gov.za/Feedback/ProvincialContacts
Description
Source: AHT26879 UPS Batteries for 3 units.pdfPetroSA requires a service provider to replace batteries for 3 UPS units at different sites in the Western Cape:
Background: PetroSA relies on UPS systems to maintain continuous power to data centres during outages. Given ongoing load-shedding challenges, UPS batteries are critical for server stability and service continuity. Batteries must be replaced urgently to guarantee uninterrupted operation.
Important Dates
Source: AHT26879 UPS Batteries for 3 units.pdf (TENDER)Contact Information
Source: AHT26879 UPS Batteries for 3 units.pdf (TENDER)Submission Guidelines
Source: AHT26879 UPS Batteries for 3 units.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation Criteria
Source: AHT26879 UPS Batteries for 3 units.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory
Elimination Triggers
Technical Specifications
Source: AHT26879 UPS Batteries for 3 units.pdf (TENDER)Site 1 - Mossel Bay PBX UPS (Admin Data Centre):
Site 2 - Parow UPS 1 (ABB PowerWave33 S3) in UPS Room:
Site 3 - Parow UPS 2 (ABB UPScale) in Executive Garage:
Financial Requirements
Source: AHT26879 UPS Batteries for 3 units.pdf (TENDER)Compliance Requirements
Source: AHT26879 UPS Batteries for 3 units.pdf (TENDER)Health & Safety
Source: AHT26879 UPS Batteries for 3 units.pdfContractual Terms
Source: AHT26879 UPS Batteries for 3 units.pdfSection
Source: AHT26879 UPS Batteries for 3 units.pdfData conflicts
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