Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
100 Vischgat Road, Three Rivers East, 1929 - Vereeniging - Vereeniging - 1929
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
05 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-177026
Rand water requires minor servicing, repair and field modification of 6.6 Kv allen bradley powerflex 7000 variable speed drives (catalogue 7000-d105djnd_rpdtd_forge, 6600 v, 105 amp) at its zuikerbosch site in gauteng, over an estimated one-month project period, with only one supplier to be appointed. The work covers power-off inspections, insulation and power stack testing, power-on standby and run checks, firmware and psa updates, panelview upgrades, and delivery of maintenance reports, software settings, oem manuals, updated schematics and a safety file. Bidders must be certified or accredited by the oem (allen bradley) to work on these drives, and must score at least 70 out of 100 on functionality before price and b-bbee preference are considered. The most consequential consideration is that every line of the four-item pricing schedule must be priced, since any unpriced item disqualifies the bid outright.
OEM accreditation: proof of accreditation or certification by Allen Bradley to work on VSDs is a pre-qualification requirement; bids without it are not evaluated further.
Functionality threshold: score at least 70 of 100 across four weighted criteria — related experience 30, human resource capacity 25, equipment resource capacity 25, work breakdown/schedule 20.
Experience evidence: signed reference letters on the referee's letterhead (project description, contactable details, start and end dates, contract value) or completion certificates; three or more references earn full marks, none scores zero.
Pricing completeness: all four schedule items must be priced — labour and expenses for field modification (qty 2), hardware service (qty 4), PanelView upgrade supply (qty 2) and safety file (qty 1); any unpriced item disqualifies the bid.
Compulsory returnables: completed and signed SBD 4, company resolution letter authorising the signatory, and a COIDA letter of good standing; missing these makes the bid non-responsive.
Submission deadline: email the bid to [email protected] by 11 November 2026 at 23:30; late bids are rejected and no briefing session is held.
Preference and disclosure: 80/20 scoring with up to 20 B-BBEE points (Level 1 = 20, Level 8 = 2, non-compliant = 0); a missing B-BBEE certificate scores zero but does not disqualify, while failing to disclose all CSD-registered companies linked to directors does.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 11 November 2026 - 23:30
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Request for Quotation
100 Vischgat Road, Three Rivers East, 1929 - Vereeniging - Vereeniging - 1929
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05 Nov
2026
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11 Nov
2026
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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.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
10417759 R RFQ Services Template - RW SCM 00016 F- Rev 11 - Aug 2026 VSD Maintenance.pdf
Maintenance on 6.6 kilo Volt PowerFlex 7000 Variable Speed Drives at Rand Water's Zuiderbosch facility. The department requires minor service and repair work including power checks, drive module inspection, cooling fan checks, power terminations, insulation resistance tests, protection device checks, power stack tests, software review, and a safety file submission.
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Maintenance on 6.6 kV PowerFlex 7000 VSDs at Rand Water Zuikerbosch. Scope includes minor service and repair, power-off and power-on checks, insulation testing, firmware updates, safety file submission, and reporting. Project duration estimated at one month.
Important Dates
Source: 10417759 R RFQ Services Template - RW SCM 00016 F- Rev 11 - Aug 2026 VSD Maintenance.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 11 November 2026 at 23:30
Issue date: 05 November 2026
Non-compulsory briefing session: not applicable (N/A)
Clarification/addenda deadline: 10 November 2026 (one calendar day before closing)
Contact Information
Source: 10417759 R RFQ Services Template - RW SCM 00016 F- Rev 11 - Aug 2026 VSD Maintenance.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries – Buyer:
Enquiries – Sourcing Manager:
Submission email: [email protected]
Service delivery address: Rand Water Zuikerbosch (Gauteng)
Submission Guidelines
Source: 10417759 R RFQ Services Template - RW SCM 00016 F- Rev 11 - Aug 2026 VSD Maintenance.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: email to [email protected]
Closing time: 11 November 2026 at 23:30
Late bids not accepted
Bids must be on official forms provided (not re-typed)
Compulsory returnable documents:
Returnable documents for scoring (failure to provide scores zero for that criterion, not disqualification):
Failure to price all items in pricing schedule results in disqualification
Clarifications/addenda issued no later than 1 calendar day before closing date
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 10417759 R RFQ Services Template - RW SCM 00016 F- Rev 11 - Aug 2026 VSD Maintenance.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation stages:
Specific Goals points per B-BBEE level: Level 1=20, 2=18, 3=14, 4=12, 5=8, 6=6, 7=4, 8=2, Non-compliant=0
No disqualification for missing B-BBEE certificate; scores zero for B-BBEE
Pricing schedule (four line items, all must be priced):
Prices deemed inclusive of VAT; VAT registration required
Technical Specifications
Source: 10417759 R RFQ Services Template - RW SCM 00016 F- Rev 11 - Aug 2026 VSD Maintenance.pdf (RFQ)Scope: Minor service and repair of 6.6 kV PowerFlex 7000 VSDs (Catalog 7000-D105DJND_RPDTD_FORGE, 6600 V, 105 Amp) at Rand Water Zuikerbosch
Power-off checks:
Power-on standby checks:
Power-on run checks:
Consultation and remediation:
Project duration: one month (estimated)
Maximum one supplier awarded
Experience & Qualifications
Source: 10417759 R RFQ Services Template - RW SCM 00016 F- Rev 11 - Aug 2026 VSD Maintenance.pdfBidders must provide signed reference letters on referee company letterhead describing relevant projects, including contact details, project start/end dates, and contract value or completion certificate. Minimum three references for maximum functionality score.
Pricing Schedule
Source: 10417759 R RFQ Services Template - RW SCM 00016 F- Rev 11 - Aug 2026 VSD Maintenance.pdfPricing schedule comprises four line items with fixed quantities: (1) Labor and Expenses for Field Modification (qty 2), (2) Hardware service (qty 4), (3) Field modification – PanelView upgrade supply (qty 2), (4) Safety File (qty 1). All items must be priced; prices inclusive of VAT; payment within 30 days of monthly statement.
Financial Requirements
Source: 10417759 R RFQ Services Template - RW SCM 00016 F- Rev 11 - Aug 2026 VSD Maintenance.pdf (RFQ)Pricing format: Fixed price schedule with four line items (quantities specified); all items must be priced or bid disqualified
Prices deemed inclusive of VAT; bidder must be VAT registered with SARS
Payment terms: No advance payments; payment within 30 days after submission of monthly statement (statement date reflects last day of month services rendered)
Penalty: Daily penalty deduction for each day of failure to perform/deliver after due date
Guarantee: 12 months after acceptance (excluding consumables) for defects in design, material, workmanship
Warranty: 12 months after final acceptance; repaired/replaced goods carry same guarantee period
Insurance: Bidder must maintain adequate insurance including professional indemnity for duration of Purchase Order
Liability: Rand Water may deduct costs/damages/expenses from monies due
No price adjustments unless stipulated in quotation document
Bid security/bond: Not specified
Retention: Not specified
Compliance Requirements
Source: 10417759 R RFQ Services Template - RW SCM 00016 F- Rev 11 - Aug 2026 VSD Maintenance.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory compliance:
Health & Safety
Source: 10417759 R RFQ Services Template - RW SCM 00016 F- Rev 11 - Aug 2026 VSD Maintenance.pdfBidders must submit a safety file. Compliance with occupational health and safety requirements implied; no further details specified.
Contractual Terms
Source: 10417759 R RFQ Services Template - RW SCM 00016 F- Rev 11 - Aug 2026 VSD Maintenance.pdfKey contractual terms: Fixed price for duration of Purchase Order; payment within 30 days of monthly statement; daily penalty for late delivery; 12-month guarantee/warranty on goods (excluding consumables); termination for default with 10-day cure period; termination for convenience with 30-day notice; bidder must maintain professional indemnity insurance; indemnity for claims arising from delivery; governing law South Africa; POPIA compliance; authority to bind parties required; domicilium addresses per Purchase Order.
Section
Source: 10417759 R RFQ Services Template - RW SCM 00016 F- Rev 11 - Aug 2026 VSD Maintenance.pdfEvaluation follows three stages: (1) Responsiveness – proof of Allen Bradley VSD accreditation; (2) Functionality (minimum 70/100) across four weighted criteria: Previous Experience (30%), Human Resources (25%), Equipment Resources (25%), Work Programme (20%); (3) Preferential points 80/20 (price/B-BBEE). B-BBEE points awarded per level (1=20 down to non-compliant=0). Pricing schedule has four mandatory line items.
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Address
522 Impala Rd, Dikole Section, Johannesburg South, 2058, South Africa
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011-682-0411[email protected]www.randwater.co.za522 Impala Rd, Dikole Section, Johannesburg South, 2058, South Africa
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