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Issuing Organization
Garden Route District Local MunicipalityLocation
Western Cape
Closing Date
01 Dec 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
54 York street - George - George - 6530
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
05 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-176957
The garden route district municipality requires one service provider to inspect, diagnose, repair, service, test and restore a rosenbauer fox portable fire pump (model fire fox, part 890534-001, manufactured november 2020) to full operational condition. The once-off contract covers replacement of worn or defective components with original, manufacturer-approved or equivalent parts, operational testing, confirmation that the pump is safe for firefighting, and a written service report. The most consequential requirement is an official letter from rosenbauer authorising the bidder to repair and maintain rosenbauer fire pumps, backed by proven experience, two contactable references and compulsory attendance at the site meeting on 19 november 2026.
Compulsory site meeting: 19 November 2026 at 10:00 (cut-off 10:15) at the Garden Route District Municipality Fire Station, Opal Close, Tamsui Industrial, Pacaltsdorp; attendance is mandatory and all attendance costs are for the bidder.
Rosenbauer authorisation: submit an official letter from Rosenbauer confirming the bidder is authorised to repair and maintain Rosenbauer fire pumps, plus documentation of proven experience on these pumps.
References and personnel: provide two contactable references for similar work completed previously, and qualifications or a letter confirming the competency of the personnel who will do the work.
Warranty: minimum three-month warranty on workmanship and repairs undertaken.
Closing and submission: sealed envelope marked with bid number IGRDM/04/26-27, title and closing date, placed in the bid box at 54 York Street, George, by 01 December 2026 at 11:00; faxed, emailed and late bids are rejected.
Compliance documents: valid SARS TCS Pin, CSD registration, valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, recent municipal account or lease agreement, and signed board resolution authorising the signatory; missing tax or B-BBEE evidence makes the bid non-compliant.
Evaluation and pricing: 80/20 preference system with 80 points for price, 10 for B-BBEE level and 10 for locality; firm prices only with VAT included; bid valid for 90 days.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 01 December 2026 - 11:00
Venue
VENUE: GARDEN ROUTE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY FIRE STATION AT
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2026
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2026
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IGRDM0426-27 Appointment of one service provider for the repair servicing testing and restoration of rosenbauer fire pump.pdf
The Garden Route District Local Municipality seeks a service provider to repair, service, test and restore a Rosenbauer Fox portable fire pump to full operational condition.
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Scope: appointment of one service provider for the repair, servicing, testing and restoration to full operational condition of a Rosenbauer Fox portable fire pump. Period: once off.
Required tasks:
Replacement parts: original Rosenbauer parts, manufacturer-approved parts, or suitable equivalent-quality compatible parts. Prior written approval from the Municipality is required before undertaking repairs that result in additional costs outside the approved quotation.
Inspection location: Garden Route District Municipality Fire Station, Opal Close, Tamsui Industrial, Pacaltsdorp. The service provider bears all site inspection costs. The inspection date and time will be communicated to relevant service providers after bid submission.
Pump specifications:
Pricing schedule: distributed at the site meeting.
Minimum requirements:
Important Dates
Source: IGRDM0426-27 Appointment of one service provider for the repair servicing testing and restoration of rosenbauer fire pump.pdf (TENDER)Closing: 01 December 2026 at 11:00.
Compulsory site meeting: 19 November 2026 at 10:00 (cut-off time 10:15), Garden Route District Municipality Fire Station, Opal Close, Tamsui Industrial, Pacaltsdorp.
Tender documents available: 05 November 2026 from Mr Nathan Juries, office hours Mondays to Thursdays 08:00 to 16:30 and Fridays 08:00 to 13:30.
Contact Information
Source: IGRDM0426-27 Appointment of one service provider for the repair servicing testing and restoration of rosenbauer fire pump.pdf (TENDER)Bidding procedures and documents:
Technical specifications and bid scope:
Submission address:
Garden Route District Municipality
Supply Chain Management Unit
54 York Street
George
6530
Postal address:
PO Box 12
George
6530
Attention: Supply Chain Management Unit
Submission Guidelines
Source: IGRDM0426-27 Appointment of one service provider for the repair servicing testing and restoration of rosenbauer fire pump.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: deposit a sealed envelope in the tender box at the Garden Route District Municipality, Supply Chain Management Unit, 54 York Street, George, 6530. Postal address: PO Box 12, George, 6530, attention Supply Chain Management Unit.
Envelope marking: clearly mark the envelope with bid number IGRDM/04/26-27, the bid title, and the closing date and time.
Delivery channels: hand delivery, courier or post at the bidder's risk; must be received by 11:00 on 01 December 2026.
Rejected bids: faxed, emailed and late bids will not be accepted.
Document completion: complete the original bid document fully in black ink, sign it with the authorised signatory, and initial every page; documents may not be retyped or altered; unauthorised alteration disqualifies the bid automatically.
Returnable forms:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: IGRDM0426-27 Appointment of one service provider for the repair servicing testing and restoration of rosenbauer fire pump.pdf (TENDER)Preference point system: 80/20, applicable to requirements up to R50 million.
Price: 80 points.
B-BBEE status level: 10 points.
Locality: 10 points.
Total: 100 points.
Price points are calculated using the lowest acceptable tender.
B-BBEE points by contributor level: Level 1 = 10, Level 2 = 9, Level 3 = 7, Level 4 = 6, Level 5 = 4, Level 6 = 3, Level 7 = 2, Level 8 = 1, Non-compliant = 0.
Locality points: within the Garden Route District = 10; within the Western Cape Province = 5; elsewhere in South Africa = 0.
Bids are evaluated on responsiveness to the specifications and requirements.
A valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit is required to claim points; failure to submit means no points are claimed and the bid is non-compliant.
Joint ventures and consortia must submit a B-BBEE certificate in the name of the joint venture or consortium.
Technical Specifications
Source: IGRDM0426-27 Appointment of one service provider for the repair servicing testing and restoration of rosenbauer fire pump.pdf (TENDER)Procurement: repair, servicing, testing and restoration to full operational condition of one Rosenbauer Fox portable fire pump. Period: once off.
Pump details:
Scope of work:
Replacement parts: original Rosenbauer parts, manufacturer-approved parts, or suitable equivalent-quality compatible parts. Prior written approval from the Municipality is required before repairs that cause additional costs outside the approved quotation.
Inspection: at the Garden Route District Municipality Fire Station, Opal Close, Tamsui Industrial, Pacaltsdorp. The service provider bears all inspection costs. The inspection date and time will be communicated after bid submission.
Pricing schedule: distributed at the compulsory site meeting.
Minimum requirements:
Experience & Qualifications
Source: IGRDM0426-27 Appointment of one service provider for the repair servicing testing and restoration of rosenbauer fire pump.pdfExperience and qualifications:
Pricing Schedule
Source: IGRDM0426-27 Appointment of one service provider for the repair servicing testing and restoration of rosenbauer fire pump.pdfPricing schedule: MBD 3.1 - Pricing Schedule - Firm Prices (Purchases).
Only firm prices will be accepted; non-firm prices, including prices subject to exchange rate variations, will not be considered.
VAT and all applicable taxes must be included in the bid price.
All delivery costs must be included in the bid price for delivery at the prescribed destination, George.
The offer must remain valid for 90 days from the closing date.
The pricing schedule will be distributed at the compulsory site meeting.
Required fields include: item number, quantity, description, unit tariff, total cost, brand and model, country of origin, compliance with specification, deviations, delivery period and delivery basis.
Financial Requirements
Source: IGRDM0426-27 Appointment of one service provider for the repair servicing testing and restoration of rosenbauer fire pump.pdf (TENDER)Pricing format: firm prices only (MBD 3.1); non-firm prices, including prices subject to exchange rate variations, will not be accepted.
VAT: included in all prices; the bidder must be a registered VAT vendor.
Delivery costs: all delivery costs included in the bid price; delivery at George.
Bid validity: 90 days from the closing date.
Contract signing: the successful bidder must sign the contract form (MBD 7.1) within 30 days of notification of acceptance.
Duties and costs: the successful bidder is liable for all duties and costs on legal documents establishing the contract, and for surety and retentions.
Tender document fee: R400.00 non-refundable for printed copies from the Supply Chain Management Unit, Ground Floor, 54 York Street, George; free download from www.gardenroute.gov.za.
No bid security, bond or guarantee amount is stated in the document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: IGRDM0426-27 Appointment of one service provider for the repair servicing testing and restoration of rosenbauer fire pump.pdf (TENDER)Central Supplier Database: registration on the CSD is mandatory; the municipality will only award to CSD-registered service providers.
Tax compliance: a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin is compulsory; bids without it are non-compliant; each party to a consortium, joint venture or subcontracting arrangement must submit an individual TCS Pin.
B-BBEE: a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit is compulsory; valid original certificates or valid certified copies are accepted; joint ventures and consortia must submit a certificate in the name of the joint venture or consortium.
Municipal rates and taxes: submit a municipal account for the bidding entity and its directors; arrears of more than three months without a settlement arrangement result in disqualification; a recent municipal account or valid lease agreement if leasing is required; a municipal account for the primary business location or valid lease agreement is required to claim locality points, otherwise zero locality points.
Authority to sign: attach a recorded resolution by the board of directors, members, partners or trustees authorising the representative.
Document execution: complete the original bid document fully in black ink, sign it, and initial every page; no retyping or alteration.
State employment: no bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state.
CIDB grading: none required.
MBD 5 applies only to procurement above R10 million.
Contractual Terms
Source: IGRDM0426-27 Appointment of one service provider for the repair servicing testing and restoration of rosenbauer fire pump.pdfContract form: the successful bidder must fill in and sign the written contract form (MBD 7.1) within 30 days of notification that the bid has been accepted.
Applicable conditions: the General Conditions of Contract and any Special Conditions of Contract apply in addition to the bid conditions.
Contract language: English; the English version of all referred documents prevails.
Duties and costs: the successful bidder is liable for all duties and costs on legal documents resulting in the contract, and for surety and retentions.
Municipal right: the municipality may withdraw the invitation, re-advertise, reject any bid, or accept part of a bid; it does not bind itself to accepting the lowest bid.
Bid expenses: the municipality is not liable for any expenses incurred in preparing and submitting the bid.
Incorrect information: if a contract is awarded on incorrect information, the municipality may recover all costs, losses or damages.
Validity: bids remain valid for 90 days after the bid closure date.
Post-closure contact: bidders must not contact the municipality on any bid matter from opening until award; attempts to influence evaluation or award may result in rejection.
Municipal rates: bidders or their directors in arrears on municipal rates for more than three months without a settlement arrangement will be disqualified.
Returnable forms noted in this section:
Section
Source: IGRDM0426-27 Appointment of one service provider for the repair servicing testing and restoration of rosenbauer fire pump.pdfPreference point systems: 80/20 for requirements up to R50 million; 90/10 for requirements above R50 million. This tender applies the 80/20 system with 80 points for price, 10 points for B-BBEE status level and 10 points for locality, totalling 100 points.
The lowest acceptable tender is used to determine the applicable price points.
B-BBEE points by contributor level under 80/20: Level 1 = 10, Level 2 = 9, Level 3 = 7, Level 4 = 6, Level 5 = 4, Level 6 = 3, Level 7 = 2, Level 8 = 1, Non-compliant = 0.
Locality points under 80/20: supplier located within the Garden Route District = 10; within the Western Cape Province = 5; within South Africa but outside the Western Cape = 0.
Failure to submit the required B-BBEE proof or affidavit means preference points are not claimed.
The municipality may require a bidder to substantiate any preference point claim before or after adjudication.
Bids are evaluated on responsiveness to the bid specifications and requirements.
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