Supply and delivery of 99.995% Pure zinc ingots for one year — DENEL pmp (tender 366891)

Closing date and time: 30 October 2026 at 12:00 (SA time).

Closing date for enquiries: 23 October 2025.

Compulsory briefing: none.

Tender validity: tenders must remain open for acceptance for 120 days from the closing time.

Indicative timetable

• Advertisement of tender: 9 October 2026.
• RFT available on www.etender.gov.za and www.denel.co.za.
• Intended completion of evaluation: 30 November 2026.
• Intended notification of successful bidder(s): 8 January 2027.
• Signing of Service Level Agreement: 31 January 2027.
• Effective date: 1 February 2027.

No compulsory briefing session is required for this tender.

Bidding procedure enquiries

• Contact: Reneilwe Mojela
• Telephone: +27 87 356 1332
• Email: [email protected]

Technical enquiries

• Contact: A Nel
• Telephone: +27 12 318 1016
• Email: [email protected]

Tender office

• Pretoria Metal Pressings, a Division of Denel SOC — Procurement
• No questions will be answered by telephone; enquiries must be emailed.
• Responses to queries are posted on the e-Tender portal.

Submission address

Denel PMP Main Admin Building Reception

1 Ruth First Street

Lotus Gardens

Pretoria West

Submission method

• Physical delivery of hardcopy plus electronic copy on memory stick to the tender box at Denel PMP Main Admin Building Reception, 1 Ruth First Street, Lotus Gardens, Pretoria West.
• Tender box access: Monday to Thursday 07:30–15:30; Friday 07:30–12:30.
• Tenders must be submitted on the issued document; retyped submissions are not accepted.
• Initial every page in the bottom right-hand corner.
• Mark the package with the tender number, closing date, and which envelope it is; show the return address on the back.

Packaging

• Two separate envelopes: Envelope 1 for Qualifying and Functional Evaluation; Envelope 2 for Price and Preferential Points (Annexure A).
• Each envelope: one original plus one electronic copy on memory stick, the original clearly marked.

Returnable documents

• Part A: Invitation to Tender, signed by an authorised representative.
• Part C: Specifications, Conditions of Tender and Undertakings, signed by an authorised representative.
• Annexure A: Schedule of Rates / Price Proposal.
• Annexure D: SBD 4 Declaration of Interest.
• Annexure E: SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim plus B-BBEE status level certificate or sworn affidavit.
• Annexure K: Supporting documents for the mandatory criteria.
• Annexure L: General Conditions of Contract.
• Annexure N: Recent references and transactions (if applicable).
• SBD 1: Invitation to Bid cover page with bidder, contact and supplier information.
• SBD 7: written contract form, completed and signed by the successful bidder.
• Proof of authority to sign, such as a company resolution.

Disqualification risks

• Late delivery to the tender box, or delivery to the wrong address or in the wrong manner.
• Omission of any compulsory returnable document.
• Failure to complete the price proposal (Annexure A).
• Prices quoted subject to confirmation.
• Canvassing or improper contact with Denel PMP staff.

Copies required

• One original plus one electronic copy on memory stick for Qualifying and Functional Evaluation, original clearly marked.
• One original plus one electronic copy on memory stick for Price and Preferential Points.

Packaging

• Two separate envelopes: Envelope 1 for Qualifying and Functional Evaluation; Envelope 2 for Price and Preferential Points (Annexure A).
• Mark the package with the tender number, closing date and the envelope's purpose; show the return address on the back.
• Initial every page in the bottom right-hand corner.

Returnable documents

• Part A: Invitation to Tender, signed by an authorised representative.
• Part C: Specifications, Conditions of Tender and Undertakings, signed by an authorised representative.
• Annexure A: Schedule of Rates / Price Proposal.
• Annexure D: SBD 4 Declaration of Interest.
• Annexure E: SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim plus B-BBEE status level certificate or sworn affidavit.
• Annexure K: Supporting documents for the mandatory criteria.
• Annexure L: General Conditions of Contract.
• Annexure N: Recent references and transactions (if applicable).
• SBD 1: Invitation to Bid cover page.
• SBD 7: contract form signed by the successful bidder.
• Proof of authority to sign, such as a company resolution.

Evaluation stages

1. Administrative compliance: South African-owned company with certified ID copies of shareholders and directors; valid tax clearance certificate or SARS e-Filing access PIN; valid B-BBEE certificate (not a disqualifier, used for ownership points claimed); certified CIPC company registration.
2. Mandatory criteria: all must be met to proceed — proof of trading in zinc; current banking details on stamped bank letterhead; certified copies of all shareholder certificates with a detailed shareholding breakdown; shareholder agreement where there is more than one shareholder. Supporting documents go in as Annexure K.
3. Stage 1 — Functional evaluation (100 points, minimum qualifying score 70):

• Experience in trading zinc ingots — 40%: 10 years or more = 5 points (40%); 8–9 years = 4 points (32%); 6–7 years = 3 points (24%); 3–5 years = 2 points (16%); less than 2 years = 1 point (8%). Evidence: commercial invoices showing product (zinc ingots), grade, quantity and delivery terms.
• Technical and product capability — 20%: fully compliant = 5 points (20%); non-compliant = 0. Evidence: Certificate of Analysis from a recent or proposed supply.
• Reference letters from buyers — 40%: 3 letters = 5 points (40%); 2 letters = 3 points (24%); 1 letter = 1 point (10%); no letter = 0. Letters must name a contact person, title and contact numbers, and must not be older than two years. Bidders with no trading record of their own may use letters from former employers or another credible source.

4. Stage 2 — Price and preferential points: 80/20 system (estimated value does not exceed R50 000 000).

• Price: 80 points.
• Black women owned above 30%: 5 points.
• Black ownership above 51%: 5 points.
• Black youth ownership: 5 points.
• Black people living with disability ownership: 5 points.
• Price and transformation points together may not exceed 100.

Other evaluation notes

• The lowest acceptable tender determines whether the 80/20 or 90/10 system applies.
• The purchaser may call for substantiation of any preference claim at any time.
• The highest scoring bidder is normally awarded, unless objective criteria justify another award.

Scope

• Supply and delivery of 99,995% pure zinc ingots to Specification 1330010 Issue 3, for a period of one year.
• Estimated consumption: ±240 000 kg per annum, approximately ±20 000 kg per month.
• Quantities are not fixed and may change with demand.
• The OEM must be specified and the delivery lead-time must be stated.
• Only suppliers meeting the functional specification will be considered.
• No sub-contracting without prior approval.

Quality and acceptance

• A Certificate of Analysis from a recent or proposed supply is required as evidence of technical capability.
• A sample may be requested from the successful bidder for testing and acceptance against the specification.

Delivery

• Goods must be delivered within the period stated in the purchase order or schedule of requirements.

Experience in trading zinc ingots (40% of functional score)

• 10 years or more: 5 points (40%).
• 8–9 years: 4 points (32%).
• 6–7 years: 3 points (24%).
• 3–5 years: 2 points (16%).
• Less than 2 years: 1 point (8%).

Reference letters from buyers (40% of functional score)

• 3 letters: 5 points (40%).
• 2 letters: 3 points (24%).
• 1 letter: 1 point (10%).
• No letter: 0 points.
• Each letter must include a contact person, title and contact numbers, and must not be older than two years.
• Bidders with no trading record of their own may submit letters from former employers or another credible source.

Minimum qualifying score: 70 out of 100 to proceed to Stage 2.

Zinc ingots must be 99,995% pure to Specification 1330010 Issue 3.

• A Certificate of Analysis from a recent or proposed supply is required as evidence of technical capability.
• A sample may be requested from the successful bidder for testing and acceptance against the specification.

Annexure A — Schedule of Rates / Price Proposal

• Line item: 99,995% pure zinc ingots to Specification 1330010 Issue 3.
• Estimated quantity: ±240 000 kg per annum, approximately ±20 000 kg per month.
• Complete unit price and total price excluding VAT.
• Prices must be in Rand, fixed, with all applicable taxes included; prices subject to confirmation will not be considered.
• State whether the price is subject to escalation and, if so, the formula and labour/material split; indicate the delivery basis (Delivered, CIF, FOB, DDU, Ex Works), whether transport cost is included, and the rate of exchange where applicable.
• Annexure A must be placed in the Price and Preference envelope.
• Failure to submit the price proposal disqualifies the tender.
• Quantities are not fixed and may change with demand.

Pricing

• Prices must be quoted in South African Rand on a fixed price basis, with all applicable taxes included.
• Prices subject to confirmation will not be considered.
• Complete the Schedule of Rates in Annexure A: unit price and total price excluding VAT for 99,995% pure zinc ingots to Specification 1330010 Issue 3, estimated ±240 000 kg per annum (±20 000 kg per month).
• State whether the price is subject to escalation and, if so, the applicable formula and the labour/material split; indicate the delivery basis (Delivered, CIF, FOB, DDU, Ex Works), whether transport cost is included, and the rate of exchange where applicable.
• Annexure A must be placed in the Price and Preference envelope.
• Failure to submit the price proposal disqualifies the tender.

Payment

• Payment terms are as set out in the SLA or contract.
• Payment is made only after acceptance at PMP.

Late delivery penalty

• 1% of the total order value for each completed week of delay, capped at 10% of the total order value.
• If the delay exceeds 4 weeks, the purchaser may cancel the order in whole or in part.
• Where the purchaser buys from an alternative supplier after cancellation, the additional cost is recoverable from the defaulting supplier.

Costs

• Tenderers bear their own tender preparation costs; no reimbursement is made.

Company and registration

• South African-owned company; certified ID copies of all shareholders and directors.
• Certified copy of CIPC company registration.
• Certified copies of all shareholder certificates with a detailed shareholding breakdown.
• Shareholder agreement where there is more than one shareholder.
• Current banking details on stamped bank letterhead.
• Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD); a CSD number is required where no tax compliance PIN is available.

Tax

• Valid tax clearance certificate or SARS e-Filing access PIN; tax reference number and TCC number and PIN must be provided.
• Tax affairs must be in order, or satisfactory arrangements made with SARS, and must remain compliant for the contract term.
• Consortia, joint ventures and sub-contractors: each party must be CSD-registered and submit its own tax compliance PIN or certificate.
• No bids from persons in the service of the state, companies with such directors, or close corporations with such members.

B-bbee

• Valid B-BBEE status level verification certificate, or a sworn affidavit for EMEs and QSEs, to claim preference points.
• EMEs (annual total revenue of R10 million or less) must submit a certificate from a registered independent auditor or accredited verification agency.
• Non-EMEs must submit an original and valid B-BBEE certificate or certified copy.
• Failure to submit valid B-BBEE proof by the closing date and time scores zero for B-BBEE ownership.
• Joint ventures and consortia must state their intention, submit a signed agreement showing the percentage split and each party's responsibilities, and provide B-BBEE proof for the JV.

Mandatory criteria

• Proof of trading in zinc.
• Current banking details on stamped bank letterhead.
• Certified copies of all shareholder certificates.
• Shareholder agreement where applicable.

Returnable forms

• SBD 1: Invitation to Bid cover page with bidder and supplier details.
• SBD 4: Declaration of Interest — discloses any state employment or connection to the department.
• SBD 6.1: Preference Points Claim — claims B-BBEE and transformation points.
• SBD 7: contract form signed by the successful bidder.
• Proof of authority to sign, such as a company resolution.

Preference point system: 80/20 (estimated value does not exceed R50 000 000).

Points allocation

• Price: 80 points.
• Black women owned above 30%: 5 points.
• Black ownership above 51%: 5 points.
• Black youth ownership: 5 points.
• Black people living with disability ownership: 5 points.
• Price and transformation points together may not exceed 100.

Evidence

• Valid B-BBEE status level certificate, or a sworn affidavit for EMEs and QSEs, to claim points.
• EMEs (annual total revenue of R10 million or less) may submit a certificate from a registered independent auditor or accredited verification agency.
• Non-EMEs must submit an original and valid B-BBEE certificate or certified copy.
• Failure to submit valid B-BBEE proof by the closing date and time scores zero for B-BBEE ownership.

Joint ventures and consortia

• State the intention to bid as a JV or consortium.
• Submit a signed agreement showing the percentage split and each party's responsibilities, or written confirmation of intent to conclude one; award follows only after the signed agreement is provided.
• Provide valid B-BBEE proof for the JV; failure scores zero for B-BBEE.

Contract framework

• The RFT is an invitation to tender only; no binding contract arises until a formal written contract is signed.
• The successful bidder must complete and sign the SBD 7 contract form.
• The contract runs for one year from the effective date, with an SLA concluded between Denel PMP and the successful bidder.
• The SLA and contract are referred to interchangeably.
• The contract is governed by South African law; tenders must be in English and all costing in Rand.

Tender validity and changes

• Tenders must remain open for acceptance for 120 days from the closing time, extendable by written agreement.
• Price changes after the closing date and time will not be considered.
• Tenders may not be conditional on board approval, due diligence, regulatory approval, third-party consent, or a wish to negotiate commercial terms; conditional tenders may be disregarded.

Purchaser's rights

• Denel PMP may amend or add to the RFT before closing, reject non-conforming tenders, reject all tenders, award only part of the scope, split the award between bidders, or make no award.
• It may validate information, request supporting evidence or audited financial statements, and award to the next highest ranked bidder if the preferred bidder does not sign or commence.
• Incorrect information after award may lead to cancellation and placement on the restricted suppliers list.

Conduct

• Confidentiality of the RFT applies; no unauthorised communication with Denel PMP staff during the process.
• Canvassing, improper assistance, fraud, corruption and collusive or anti-competitive conduct may lead to immediate disqualification.
• Conflicts of interest must be disclosed; failure to do so may lead to disqualification.
• Complaints must be emailed to the tender office promptly, setting out the basis, impact, background and desired outcome.

Late delivery penalty: 1% of the total order value for each completed week of delay, capped at 10% of the total order value.

• Delays beyond 4 weeks allow the purchaser to cancel the order in whole or in part.
• Where the purchaser buys from an alternative supplier after cancellation, the additional cost is recoverable from the defaulting supplier.
• No sub-contracting without prior approval.
• Quantities are not fixed and may change with demand.
• A sample may be requested from the successful bidder for testing and acceptance.

Mandatory criteria (failure may disqualify)

• Proof of trading in zinc.
• Current banking details on stamped bank letterhead.
• Certified copies of all shareholder certificates with a detailed shareholding breakdown.
• Shareholder agreement where there is more than one shareholder.

Administrative compliance

• South African-owned company; certified ID copies of shareholders and directors.
• Valid tax clearance certificate or SARS e-Filing access PIN.
• Valid B-BBEE certificate (needed for ownership points claimed).
• Certified copy of CIPC company registration.

Stage 1 — Administrative compliance

• South African-owned company with certified ID copies of shareholders and directors.
• Valid tax clearance certificate or SARS e-Filing access PIN.
• Valid B-BBEE certificate (not a disqualifier; used for ownership points claimed).
• Certified CIPC company registration.

Stage 2 — Mandatory criteria (all required; failure may disqualify)

• Proof of trading in zinc.
• Current banking details on stamped bank letterhead.
• Certified copies of all shareholder certificates with detailed shareholding breakdown.
• Shareholder agreement where there is more than one shareholder.

Stage 3 — Functional evaluation (100 points; minimum 70 to proceed)

• Experience in trading zinc ingots — 40%: 10+ years = 5 points (40%); 8–9 years = 4 (32%); 6–7 years = 3 (24%); 3–5 years = 2 (16%); under 2 years = 1 (8%).
• Technical and product capability — 20%: fully compliant = 5 points (20%); non-compliant = 0; evidence is a Certificate of Analysis from a recent or proposed supply.
• Reference letters from buyers — 40%: 3 letters = 5 points (40%); 2 letters = 3 (24%); 1 letter = 1 (10%); none = 0; letters must include a contact person, title and contact numbers and be no older than two years.

Stage 4 — Price and preferential points (80/20 system)

• Price: 80 points.
• Black women owned above 30%: 5 points.
• Black ownership above 51%: 5 points.
• Black youth: 5 points.
• Black people living with disability: 5 points.
• Total price and transformation points may not exceed 100.