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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
21 NUWE STREET - POFADDER - POFADDER - 8890
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
01 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157767
This tender, issued by khai-ma local municipality, seeks bids for completing outstanding works on the pofadder microgrid project, including electrical infrastructure, pv solar installations, structural construction, and container setups. IT is targeted at suppliers with expertise in microgrid systems, electrical engineering, and construction in remote areas.
Important Dates
Source: 3094-Tender Document - KH38 - 25-26 - 1 Jun 2026.pdfClosing date and time: 15 June 2026 at 11:00. Tender opening: same day at 11:00 in the old council chamber of Khâi-Ma Local Municipality, 21 Nuwe Street, POFADDER 8890. Clarification deadline: queries must be submitted before 4 June 2026. No compulsory briefing or site visit dates are specified. Tender validity period: 90 days after closing date.
Contact Information
Source: 3094-Tender Document - KH38 - 25-26 - 1 Jun 2026.pdfMunicipal Manager: Mr KP Leserwane, Phone: (054) 7933 0040. Employer’s Agent: Mr A Goliath (MVD Kalahari Consulting Engineers and Town Planners), Phone: (053) 831-1889 or 082 446 8025, Email: [email protected]. Technical queries: Ronny Pasella, Email: [email protected]. Administrative queries: Mrs. M Cloete, Email: [email protected]. Submission address: Tender Box, Khâi-Ma Local Municipality, 21 Nuwe Street, POFADDER 8890.
Submission Guidelines
Source: 3094-Tender Document - KH38 - 25-26 - 1 Jun 2026.pdfSubmit tender in a sealed envelope, clearly endorsed with 'KH38-25/26 - COMPLETION OF OUTSTANDING WORKS FOR THE MICROGRID PROJECT IN POFADDER', addressed to the Municipal Manager. Deliver to the Tender Box at Khâi-Ma Local Municipality, 21 Nuwe Street, POFADDER 8890 by 11:00 on 15 June 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted. A mandatory soft copy on read-only/write-protected media must accompany the hard copy. No submissions via fax, email, or telegram will be considered. Tenders will be opened in public on the same day at 11:00 in the old council chamber of Khâi-Ma Local Municipality. Ensure all returnable documents (e.g., proposed key personnel, tax clearance certificate, declaration of interest, functionality scorecard) are completed in black ink and included. Tender offers must remain valid for 90 days after closing. Attempts to influence the tender process after submission will result in disqualification. Use official forms only; do not re-type. Joint ventures must submit notarized agreements if requested. Alternative tender offers are permitted but must include a 5% fee for design verification and comply with employer standards.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 3094-Tender Document - KH38 - 25-26 - 1 Jun 2026.pdfEvaluation follows an 80/10/10 preference points system: 80 points for price, 10 for locality-based goals, and 10 for HDI goals. Functionality is a pass/fail threshold: bidders must score a minimum of 70% on functionality criteria to proceed. Functionality criteria and points: Key personnel (A1: 3-Phase Installation Electrician - 20 points; A2: Electrical Construction Manager/Supervisor - 20 points; A3: PV Solar Installation Specialist - 20 points; A4: Site SHEQ Officer - 5 points), Company Experience (B1: Overhead Electrification - 10 points; B2: PV Solar Off-Grid Installations - 20 points), Bank rating (minimum C - 5 points). Financial evaluation uses Formula 2 (option 1) for scoring. Joint ventures are eligible if all members are CIDB-registered and the lead partner meets the 4EP or higher grading. Only responsive tenders with valid documentation will be considered.
Technical Specifications
Source: 3094-Tender Document - KH38 - 25-26 - 1 Jun 2026.pdfScope: Completion of outstanding works for the Microgrid Project in Pofadder. Key deliverables include electrical construction works such as 3-phase installation, PV solar off-grid installations, and overhead electrification. Required key personnel: 3-Phase Installation Electrician, Electrical Construction Manager/Supervisor, PV Solar Installation Specialist, Site SHEQ Officer. Project specifications include standard and project-specific amendments (Sections C5.1 and C5.2). Site information, access, and office details are provided in Section C6. Management and procurement requirements are outlined in Sections C5.5 and C5.6. Compliance with OHSA and Construction Regulations 2014 is mandatory. Local labour employment is encouraged.
Financial Requirements
Source: 3094-Tender Document - KH38 - 25-26 - 1 Jun 2026.pdfPricing must be in Rand, inclusive of VAT (VAT shown separately). Rates and prices must be fixed for the contract duration. Submit a letter of intent from an approved insurer for a Performance Bond (format in Part T2.3). Bid Bond/Guarantee forms are required as per C1.3 and C1.4. Payment terms and funding arrangements are detailed in C3.4. Schedule of Quantities is provided in C3.5. Alternative tender offers must include a 5% fee for design verification. Costs of tendering are not reimbursable. Include all duties, taxes, and levies (except VAT) applicable 14 days before the closing date.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 3094-Tender Document - KH38 - 25-26 - 1 Jun 2026.pdfMandatory: CIDB registration (Grade 4EP or higher for construction works). Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or Tax Compliance Status PIN (MBD 2). VAT Registration Certificate. COID Certificate (Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases). Unemployment Insurance Certificate. Sworn Affidavits (MBD 4: Declaration of Interest; MBD 8: Past SCM Practices; MBD 9: Independent Tender Determination). Bank letter stating credit rating (minimum C) and time of involvement. CSD Certificate. Municipal Rates Account (current, within 30 days) for business and all directors, including lease agreements if applicable. Documents of Incorporation (company, CC, or partnership). Practical Completion Certificates for similar projects. Confirmation letter for hire of construction plant. Company Profile, Organogram, and CVs. Financial Statements. Shareholding Certificate (if applicable). Compliance with OHSA and Construction Regulations 2014. Not listed on Register of Tender Defaulters. Good standing with municipal rates/taxes and compensation fund. Joint ventures must have all members CIDB-registered and lead partner with 4EP or higher grading.
Description
Any enquiries regarding the tender must be submitted before 8 june 2026.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
21 NUWE STREET - POFADDER - POFADDER - 8890
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Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
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3094-Tender Document - KH38 - 25-26 - 1 Jun 2026.pdf
The Khai-Ma Local Municipality invites tenders for the completion of outstanding works for the Microgrid Project in Pofadder. The tender (KH38-25/26) closes on 15 June 2026 at 11:00 UTC. The project requires specialized electrical and solar installation expertise, with a focus on local labor and compliance with South African regulations. Evaluation follows an 80/10/10 preference points system (price, locality, HDI goals).
3094-Tender Drawings - KH38 - 25-26.pdf
The tender is for the completion of outstanding works for the Pofadder Microgrid Project under Khai-Ma Local Municipality. It involves electrical and structural works, including the installation of PV solar systems, inverter/battery containers, poles, concrete foundations, and other microgrid infrastructure. The project requires adherence to detailed engineering drawings and specifications provided in the document.
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Date & Time
Monday, 15 June 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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01 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
15 Jun
2026
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Khai-Ma Local Municipality governs Pofadder and surrounds in the Namakwa District of the Northern Cape.
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Median Estimate
R 519 712
Range
Based on 12 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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This tender involves the completion of outstanding works for the Pofadder Microgrid Project under Khai-Ma Local Municipality. The project includes electrical and structural components as detailed in the provided drawings, such as microgrid site layout, inverter/battery container layouts, PV solar off-grid installation, concrete and steel layouts, pole specifications, and connection details.
Contact Information
Source: 3094-Tender Drawings - KH38 - 25-26.pdfMVD Kalahari Consulting Engineers is the point of contact for this tender. Contact details:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 3094-Tender Drawings - KH38 - 25-26.pdfEvaluation will be based on the following criteria:
Technical Specifications
Source: 3094-Tender Drawings - KH38 - 25-26.pdfScope: Completion of outstanding works for the Pofadder Microgrid Project under Khai-Ma Local Municipality.
Key deliverables and specifications:
Site-specific requirements:
Compliance Requirements
Source: 3094-Tender Drawings - KH38 - 25-26.pdfMandatory compliance requirements:
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: 3094-Tender Drawings - KH38 - 25-26.pdfBidders must be a Level 2 B-BBEE Contributor as a minimum requirement.
Special Conditions
Source: 3094-Tender Drawings - KH38 - 25-26.pdfSpecial conditions for this tender:
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Source: 3094-Tender Drawings - KH38 - 25-26.pdfContact MVD Kalahari Consulting Engineers for inquiries:
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