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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
All National Parks - All National Parks - Nationwide - 0001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
28 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-163704
Date & Time
Wednesday, 19 August 2026 - 11:00
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Source: Bid Document ME-GK-0352-10 Electrical Engineers Services for 3 Years.pdf (TENDER)28 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
19 Aug
2026
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Bid Document ME-GK-0352-10 Electrical Engineers Services for 3 Years.pdf
Tender for the provision of electrical engineering services to the five regions of South African National Parks (SANParks) for a three‑year period (Contract ME‑GK‑0352/10). Bidders must submit separate tenders per region, meet functionality and eligibility criteria, provide a fee proposal based on a fictitious project, and comply with preferential procurement (80/20) and tax compliance requirements. Closing date: 19 August 2026 at 11:00 GMT.
Bid Advert ME-GK-0352-10 Electrical Engineers Services.pdf
SANParks invites tenders for the provision of Electrical Engineering Services to its five regional offices (Kruger National Park, Cape & Garden Route, Frontier, Northern, Arid) for a three‑year period. Tenderers must submit a separate bid for each region they wish to serve, demonstrate ECSA‑registered engineering staff, meet a minimum functionality score of 70/100, and comply with administrative and technical requirements (including travel allowances, maximum 30% discount on professional fees, and submission of fully priced, handwritten tenders in non‑erasable black ink).
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Contact Information
Source: Bid Document ME-GK-0352-10 Electrical Engineers Services for 3 Years.pdf (TENDER){"name":null,"email":"[email protected]","phone":"012 426 5132","department":null,"address":null}
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Bid Document ME-GK-0352-10 Electrical Engineers Services for 3 Years.pdf (TENDER)To be eligible, a tenderer must: (1) be a legally registered entity (Company Act 2008, Close Corporation Act 1984, or partnership with agreement); (2) achieve at least 70 points out of 100 on the functionality evaluation (experience ≥50 points, green technology ≥5 points, references ≥5 points, capacity ≥40 points); (3) have an ECSA‑registered Electrical Engineer and an ECSA‑registered Engineering Technologist employed or contracted for each region they tender for; (4) submit separate tenders for each SANParks region they wish to serve; (5) comply with tax obligations and provide a SARS PIN or TCS certificate (or CSD number if no TCS); (6) not be listed on the Register of Tender Defaulters, not have abused the employer’s SCM, and not have failed to perform on any prior contract without remediation; (7) complete the Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire (SBD1,4,6.1,7.2) with no conflicts of interest.
Technical Specifications
Source: Bid Document ME-GK-0352-10 Electrical Engineers Services for 3 Years.pdf (TENDER)to the Regions of SANParks for a period of 3 (three) years.
Bid response documents may be deposited in the bid box situated at
Location of tender box: South African National Parks, Head Office
Physical address: 643 Leyds Street, Muckleneuk, Pretoria,0002
Identification details: Contract ME-GK-0352/10: Provision of Electrical Engineering Services in the
Regions of South African National Parks for a period of 3 (three) years
South African National Parks invites tenders for the Provision of Electrical Engineering Services in the
Regions of SANParks for a period of 3 (three) years.
Tenderers with suitable experience and professional registration to provide Electrical Engineering services to the identified
regions of SANParks are invited to tender. Due to the geographical spread of National Parks, 5 (five) regions were identified
where Electrical Engineering services will be needed for the next 3 (three) years. The regions are listed below, and service
providers must have full staffed offices in the identified locations.
No SANParks Region
1 Kruger National Park
2 Parks Division: Cape and Garden Route
3 Parks Division: Frontier Region
4 Parks Division: Northern Region
5 Parks Division: Arid Region
Tenderers must submit separate tenders for each SANParks region they are planning to tender for.
⚫ Eligibility criteria
Only those tenderers who satisfy the eligibility criteria as set out in the Tender Data and who provide the required
evidence in their tender submissions are eligible to submit tenders and have their tenders evaluated:
⚫ Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000: Preferential procurement Regulations (2022)
Price Offer and Preferences: To tender on price, quality and preferences. Costs estimated not to exceed R 50 million
(VAT inclusive) over the three-year period and 80/20 principle to apply.
Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000: Preferential Procurement Regulations (2022):
Price: 80 Points
Specific Goals: 20 Preference Points
Service Witness for of 96 Employer Witness for
Provider Service Employer
Provider
Contract: ME-GK-0352/10: Provision of Electrical Engineering Services in the Regions of SANParks for period of 3 (three)
years
The tenderer will be required to submit a fee proposal on a Cost of Works based on a fictitious project listed in the bid
document. Tenderers must include detail calculation of cost of works fees and discount offered.
This price will only be used for tender evaluation and ranking purposes only, the percentage fees and discount offered will
form the bases of the service provider’s appointment.
SANParks identified the following specific goals to advance the categories of persons as part of its procurement processes.
Documentation to
Number of points be submitted by
The specific goals allocated points in terms of this
allocated tenderers to
Tender
(80/20 system) validate their
claim
Persons historically disadvantaged on the basis of race Bidders to submit
with 100% black ownership, OR valid B-BBEE
certificate or sworn Persons historically disadvantaged on the basis of race
12 affidavit DTIC or with 75% - 99% black ownership, OR
SANAS certificate
Persons historically disadvantaged on the basis of race 8 clearly indicating the
with 60% - 74% black ownership, OR percentage Black
Persons historically disadvantaged on the basis of race 6 ownership.
with 51% - 59% black ownership, OR For JV’s, only SANAS
Persons historically disadvantaged on the basis of race certificates are 4
with 0 – 50% black ownership acceptable.
Enterprises (4)
Bidders to submit
valid B-BBEE
certificate or sworn
Exempted Micro Enterprise (annual turn-over below R10 affidavit DTIC or
million) SANAS certificate
or 4 clearly indicating the
Qualifying Small Enterprises (annual turn-over between percentage Black
R10 million & R50 million) ownership.
For JV’s, only SANAS
B-BBEE certificates
are acceptable
NB: Bidders who are not EME’s or QSE’s may still tender but will not claim points for specific goals. Failure to provide the
afore-mentioned documentation, will result in an allocation of zero points for specific goals.
Queries relating to the issue of these documents may be addressed to:
All Queries
Mr Garret Kobe Tel No: (012) 426 5132
e-mail [email protected]
The closing time for receipt of tenders is 19 August 2026 at 11:00
Tenders may only be submitted on the tender documentation that is issued.
Telephonic and late tenders will not be accepted.
Requirements for sealing, addressing, delivery, opening and assessment of tenders are stated in the Tender Data.
Service Witness for of 96 Employer Witness for
Provider Service Employer
Provider
Contract: ME-GK-0352/10: Provision of Electrical Engineering Services in the Regions of SANParks for period of 3 (three)
years
Bidding procedure enquiries may be directed
Technical enquiries may be directed to:
To:
Compliance Requirements
Source: Bid Document ME-GK-0352-10 Electrical Engineers Services for 3 Years.pdf (TENDER)Tax compliance status system pin code from the south african revenue service (SARS) and if
Tax compliance requirements
Tax compliance status (tcs) pin may be made via e-filing through the
Csd number
Csd number must be provided
Central supplier database (csd), a csd number must be provided
Annex c of the CIDB standard for uniformity in construction procurement (august
2.3 Application for tax compliance status (tcs) pin may be made via e-filing through the
Must submit a separate tcs certificate / pin / csd number.
2.6 Where NO tcs is available but the bidder is registered on the central supplier
Database (csd), a csd number must be provided.
B-BBEE Minimum Level: 4
B-BBEE Details: or tender evaluation and ranking purposes only, the percentage fees and discount offered will
form the bases of the service provider’s appointment.
SANParks identified the following specific goals to advance the categories of persons as part of its procurement processes.
Documentation to
Number of points be submitted by
The specific goals allocated points in terms of this
allocated tenderers to
Tender
(80/20 system) validate their
claim
Persons historically disadvantaged on the basis of race Bidders to submit
with 100% black ownership, OR valid B-BBEE
certificate or sworn Persons historically disadvantaged on the basis of race
12 affidavit DTIC or with 75% - 99% black ownership, OR
SANAS certificate
Persons historically disadvantaged on the basis of race 8 clearly indicating the
with 60% - 74% black ownership, OR percentage Black
Persons historically disadvantaged on the basis of race 6 ownership.
with 51% - 59% black ownership, OR For JV’s, only SANAS
Persons historically disadvantaged on the basis of race certificates are 4
with 0 – 50% black ownership acceptable.
Enterprises (4)
Bidders to submit
valid B-BBEE
certificate or sworn
Exempted Micro Enterprise (annual turn-over below R10 affidavit DTIC or
million) SANAS certificate
or 4 clearly indicating the
Qualifying Small Enterprises (annual turn-over between percentage Black
R10 million & R50 million) ownership.
For JV’s, only SANAS
B-BBEE certificates
are acceptable
NB: Bidders who are not EME’s or QSE’s may still tender but will not claim points for specific goals. Failure to provide the
afore-mentioned documentation, will result in an allocation of zero points for specific goals.
Queries relati
HDI Requirement: 100%
Section
Source: Bid Document ME-GK-0352-10 Electrical Engineers Services for 3 Years.pdfPrice: 80 Points
Specific Goals: 20 Preference Points
This price will only be used for tender evaluation and ranking purposes only, the percentage fees and discount offered will
SANParks identified the following specific goals to advance the categories of persons as part of its procurement processes.
Number of points be submitted by
The specific goals allocated points in terms of this
(80/20 system) validate their
NB: Bidders who are not EME’s or QSE’s may still tender but will not claim points for specific goals. Failure to provide the
afore-mentioned documentation, will result in an allocation of zero points for specific goals.
Price Offer and Preferences: To tender on price, quality and preferences. Costs estimated not to exceed R 50 million
(VAT inclusive) over the three-year period and 80/20 principle to apply.
Important Dates
Source: Bid Advert ME-GK-0352-10 Electrical Engineers Services.pdf (TENDER){"briefingSession":"{"date":null,"time":null,"venue":null,"is_compulsory":false}"}
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Bid Advert ME-GK-0352-10 Electrical Engineers Services.pdf (TENDER)To be eligible, a tenderer must: (1) be registered under the Companies Act 2008, Close Corporation Act 1984, or have a valid partnership agreement ensuring continuity; (2) achieve a minimum functionality score of 70 out of 100 points; (3) have an ECSA‑registered Electrical Engineer and an ECSA‑registered Engineering Technologist/Engineer employed in each region for which a tender is submitted; (4) submit a separate tender for each region they intend to serve and accept the stipulated travel allowance (distance/time) for that region (any 'No' response leads to disqualification).
Technical Specifications
Source: Bid Advert ME-GK-0352-10 Electrical Engineers Services.pdf (TENDER)of works Work performance good & supported by 4 (four) letters. 4
Value of project
Performance level
Work performance good & supported by 5 (five) letters. 5
Due diligence of information
presented will be done by SANParks
2 CAPACITY Total of 40 Points
2.1 Number & experience of professionals employed by the Consulting Engineering company 40
Number of professionals Profession: Electrical Maximum
Minimum Number of staff
Engineers Points
An Electrical Engineer
must be professionally
Company to confirm that the registered engineer with
Professional Electrical Engineer is in 10 years working
1 3 permanent employment. experience and 5 years
(Confirmation of proof to be provided post registration – 30
on company letterhead and points
Second professional technologist or
engineer must be in permanently
employ or have a contract agreement
An Electrical Engineering (document prove to be included
Technologist or Engineer with the tender).
with a minimum of 2 1 10
years post registration Registration certificates of
experience – 10 points professional engineers or
technologist with ECSA – must be
submitted
TOTAL: Experience & Capacity 100
Methodology
Source: Bid Advert ME-GK-0352-10 Electrical Engineers Services.pdfgreen technology and specific energy efficiency 4 green technology, and specific
1.2.1 principles. energy efficiency design and the
application thereof in the electrical
engineering field. This can be Report indicates excellent approach and understanding
supported by a portfolio of projects to of green technology and specific energy efficiency, and 5
indicate experience and application application.
thereof. (Solar energy etc.)
Experience & Qualifications
Source: Bid Advert ME-GK-0352-10 Electrical Engineers Services.pdf1 EXPERIENCE Total of 60 Points
1.1 Experience in electrical engineering services 50
Portfolio of relevant work indicates some experience in implemented is between R 1 million
electrical engineering design with specific reference to and R 30 million, and similar projects
HV cabling, LV cabling, Transformers, generators, solar to be submitted, if applicable. 21-30 1.1.1 power & hybrid systems and lighting, and value range.
The portfolio of work submitted shows some relevance to Note: A portfolio of relevant work
relevance to SANParks requirements. information to a maximum of 5
projects in one page format. Portfolio of relevant work indicates excellent experience
in electrical engineering design with specific reference to
relevance to SANParks requirements
1.2 Green” technology & energy efficiency design experience 5
Green technology alternative No report submitted. 0
energy experience.
presented will be done by SANParks
2 CAPACITY Total of 40 Points
2.1 Number & experience of professionals employed by the Consulting Engineering company 40
Number of professionals Profession: Electrical Maximum
Professional Electrical Engineer is in 10 years working
1 3 permanent employment. experience and 5 years
(Confirmation of proof to be provided post registration – 30
on company letterhead and points
engineer must be in permanently
employ or have a contract agreement
An Electrical Engineering (document prove to be included
Technologist or Engineer with the tender).
with a minimum of 2 1 10
years post registration Registration certificates of
experience – 10 points professional engineers or
technologist with ECSA – must be
submitted
TOTAL: Experience & Capacity 100
Contractual Terms
Source: Bid Advert ME-GK-0352-10 Electrical Engineers Services.pdfof tenders received for routine projects in the engineering and construction works environment. Tender
offers will be evaluated by an Evaluation Committee based on the technical and commercial risk criteria
listed hereunder. Each criterion carries the same weight/importance and will be evaluated individually
based on reports presented to the Bid Evaluation Committee. A tender offer will be declared nonresponsive and removed from any further evaluation if any one of the criteria is found to present an
unacceptable risk to the Employer:
6.1 Technical risks:
Criterion 1: Experience on comparable projects between R1 million and R30 million
Criterion 2: Green technology alternative energy experience
Criterion 3: Suitably qualified and appropriately experienced staff professionally registered with ECSA
Criterion 4: Have the minimum staff per office per region
Note: Some of the above elements are measured in the functionality criteria in this tender. However,
tenderers must complete the documentation to record information in the “Qualifications and Experience
of Proposed Electrical Engineering Team” (T.2.2 Returnable Schedules).
6.2 Commercial risks: The financial viability assessment evaluates the risk over the life of the
construction period as to whether the tenderer can deliver the works which are specified in the contract
and/or be able to fulfil guarantees and warranties provided for the contract to complete the project
successfully for the amount tendered. Aspects to be considered include, but are not limited to, the
respective rates tendered, bank rating, financial capability and capacity and whether the tenderer has
or has access to sufficient financial resources to deliver the works described in the tender document
(including fulfilling any guarantees or warranty claims), whether the tenderer is not subject to any current
or impeding legal action (either formal proceedings or notification of legal action) which could impact on
the financial standing of the tenderer or delivery of the works, financial report from auditors as proof of
current liquidity and financial statements.
Section
Source: Bid Advert ME-GK-0352-10 Electrical Engineers Services.pdfFunctionality Criteria: Points shall be awarded in accordance with the following provisions
No Criteria Method of Evaluation Points
1 EXPERIENCE Total of 60 Points
have the minimum staff as stated in Functionality Criteria 2.1 of the bid document and the bidder
experience – 10 points professional engineers or
Financial & Preference Offer
This tender will be evaluated according to the PPPFA and Regulations (2022) and the 80/20 preference
points scoring system will be applicable.
h) Must be tax compliant at tender award stage.
The administrative requirements applicable to specific goals are listed be
The administrative requirements applicable to specific goals are listed below. Tenderers will not
points for specific goals.
a) Submission of a completed Preference Points Claim Form in terms of the Preferential
b) B-BBEE certificate (DTIC or SANAS) or sworn affidavit to support points claimed for specific
The 80/20 system for requirements with a Rand value of R 50,000,000 (all applicable taxes included)
will be the applicable Preference Point System for this tender.
points Documentation to be
The specific goals allocated points in terms of this Tender Allocated submitted by tenderers to
(80/20 validate their claim
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Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve architectural, building design, or professional built-environment services.
Act 44 of 2000
Relevant where architectural work or professional building-design services may be required.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve architectural, building design, or professional built-environment services.
Act 103 of 1977
Relevant where building standards, renovations, maintenance or construction compliance may apply.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve architectural, building design, or professional built-environment services.
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