Construction of external electrical bulk infrastructure for phase 1 at nkomazi sez, komatipoort

• Project: Construction of external electrical bulk infrastructure for Phase 1 at the Nkomazi Special Economic Zone (NSEZ) in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga.
• The Nkomazi SEZ is a state-owned company established under the SEZ Act, positioned as a strategic logistics and industrial platform along the Maputo Corridor.
• Development is phased: Designation Phase (complete), Interim Phase (current, includes this project), and Development Phase.
• Site is located south of the N4 Highway, with undulating terrain and an average annual rainfall of 427mm.

• Closing date and time: 13 August 2026 at 12h00.
• Compulsory briefing session: 30 July 2026 at 11h00 at the NSEZ site, Komatipoort (Sasol Garage Komatipoort).

• Compulsory briefing session: 30 July 2026 at 11h00 at the NSEZ site, Komatipoort (Sasol Garage Komatipoort).
• Attendance by a senior technical representative (reflected as a Key Person) is mandatory; non-attendance will result in disqualification.

• For bidding procedure enquiries: Ms. BN Mahlalela, Tel: 084 425 8144, Email: [email protected]
• For technical enquiries: Ms. S Mazomba, Tel: 061 455 3828, Email: [email protected]
• Submission address: Nkomazi SEZ Offices, 1st Floor, MEGA Office Building, MEGA Office Park, 02 Eastern Boulevard, Riverside, Mbombela, 1201.

• Submit bids by 13 August 2026 at 12h00.
• Deposit bid documents in the bid box at Nkomazi SEZ Offices, 1st Floor, MEGA Office Building, MEGA Office Park, 02 Eastern Boulevard, Riverside, Mbombela, 1201.
• Use only black ink on official forms; do not use correcting fluid, pencil, or erasable ink.
• Fully complete and sign the pricing schedule, Form of Offer, and all returnable documents.
• Include a cover letter and all compulsory returnable documentation listed in section 4.1.
• Late bids will not be accepted.
• Bids are valid for 90 days after closing.
• Non-compliance with submission rules will result in disqualification.

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CIDB 7EP grading required. Bidder must be an Electrical Engineering Contracting business with full-time registered Professional Electrical Engineer (ECSA) overseeing construction as Contracts Manager. All key personnel must have current ECSA registration. Proven experience in comparable electrical bulk infrastructure projects (size, nature, locality, complexity) over past 10 years. Must commit to ≥30% SMME involvement and ≥70% local labour involvement. No fronting allowed. Must be registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD). Tax compliant. Not in service of state.

• Scope: Construction of external electrical bulk infrastructure for Phase 1 at the Nkomazi Special Economic Zone in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga.
• Key deliverables:

• Build a 22kV switching station with selected civil works for a future 132/22kV substation.
• Connect the switching station to Eskom supply.
• Construct an underground electricity cable network for Phase 1.
• Test and commission all works.

• Detailed works include:

• Cabling: Excavation, installation, backfilling, termination at Ring Main Units/mini-substations, pressure testing, and commissioning.
• Mini-substations: Installation, connection to cabling, testing, and commissioning.
• Switching station: Construction, connection to Eskom 22kV supply, installation of mini-substations, connection of cabling, testing, and commissioning.

• Site location: South of the N4 Highway opposite Komatipoort Town, between contours 185 and 145, with undulating terrain bisected by the Ngweti River.
• Site access is via Strydom Block Road (D1837).
• Contractor is responsible for own site camp, power, water, sanitary facilities, waste removal, and security.
• The contractor must comply with SANS standards and municipal by-laws.

• Recommended documentation includes a comprehensive works methodology and implementation plan, and a Gantt chart type program.
• The contractor must satisfy themselves on setting out information prior to construction; discrepancies must be reported within 7 days.
• The contractor is responsible for protecting existing services.

• Minimum 5 years' experience required.
• Provide CVs and certified qualifications of key personnel.
• Risk evaluation includes assessment of allocated human resources (Key Persons) and relevant experience on comparable projects over the past 10 years.
• Submit information on up to five similar projects, including letters of appointment, completion certificates, values, and contactable references.

• Pricing schedule must be fully completed and signed.
• Rates must be summed, VAT added, and the total transferred to the Form of Offer and Acceptance.
• Include VAT at 15%.
• Provide CSD registration report (not older than 30 days) showing VAT, tax, and company registration status.

• Include 15% VAT in all pricing.
• If not VAT-registered and awarded, the successful bidder must apply for VAT registration within 14 days of contract signing.
• Pricing schedule must be fully completed, summed, and transferred to the Form of Offer and Acceptance.
• Provide a letter of intent from your insurance company for:

• A 10% performance guarantee.
• Works insurance for the value stated in the Contract Data.

• All costs for site services (power, water, camp, security, waste removal) are deemed included in tendered rates; no separate payments will be made.

• Mandatory pre-compliance requirements (failure results in disqualification):

1. Valid Tax Compliance Status (SARS Pin).
2. Company Registration (CIPC documents).
3. CSD Registration (CSD report).
4. Professional Registration with ECSA as a Pr.Eng or Pr.Tech.Eng.
5. Minimum 5 years' experience (reference letters).
6. Signed SBD forms.
7. Certified ID copies of directors (not older than 6 months).
8. Signed letter of authority.
9. Certified CVs and qualifications of personnel (not older than 6 months).
10. Joint venture agreement proof (if applicable).

• Submit a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit to qualify for preference points.
• Foreign suppliers must complete a questionnaire regarding RSA residency, branch, permanent establishment, income source, and tax liability.
• No bids accepted from persons in the service of the state or their companies.

• Submit a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) to qualify for preference points.
• Commit to a minimum 30% SMME involvement (based on contract value), up to 45% or more, using SMMEs from the Nkomazi SEZ database.
• Commit to a minimum 70% local labour involvement (based on number of individuals on site), up to 85% or more, using labour from the Nkomazi SEZ database.

• Contractor must comply with the Health and Safety Act and applicable SANS Codes of Practice.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary site camp and remove waste regularly to registered disposal sites.
• Provide own security arrangements; cost is deemed included in tendered rates.

• Contractor is responsible for stormwater and groundwater control; cost included in rates.
• Waste materials must be stored in covered containers and removed weekly to a registered disposal site.
• Comply with environmental regulations and municipal by-laws.
• No illegal water or electricity connections permitted.

• The successful bidder will sign a Service Level Agreement (SLA).
• All bids are valid for 90 days after closing.
• The employer may cancel the bid or resultant vendor base due to changed circumstances, lack of funds, no acceptable bids, material irregularity, or non-compliance with SMME/local labour commitments.
• In case of joint ventures, a single contract will be signed with the principal bidder.
• The employer reserves the right to call interviews, seek clarifications, conduct due diligence, and verify information.
• Fronting or assignment is prohibited and will result in disqualification or contract cancellation.
• Bidders must provide board resolutions authorizing signatories and joint venture/consortium agreements where applicable.

• The employer reserves the right not to appoint the lowest bidder.
• The bid document is confidential; reproduction or transmission for purposes other than bidding is prohibited.
• No references to Nkomazi SEZ SOC may be made without written consent.
• The employer may cancel the bid due to changed circumstances, lack of funds, no acceptable bids, material irregularity, or non-compliance with SMME/local labour commitments.

• Bid number: NSEZ/2026/05.
• Closing: 13 August 2026 at 12h00.
• Submit on official forms, not retyped.
• Subject to PPPFA and Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022.
• FIDIC White Book (Fifth Edition, 2017) applies.
• Tax compliance requirements: Submit SARS PIN, TCS certificate, or CSD report.
• Foreign suppliers must complete a residency and tax liability questionnaire.

• Functionality is a prequalification criterion evaluated against criteria in Part B.
• Bids will be evaluated solely on price and preference after meeting functionality thresholds.
• Risk criteria include human resources, experience, insurance/guarantees, and briefing attendance.
• The employer may request further clarification or documentation.