Design, manufacture, delivery and installation of custom-made steel-framed playground equipment at the first raadsaal and wagon museum, bloemfontein

Design, manufacture, delivery, and installation of custom-made steel-framed playground equipment with a farm theme at the First Raadsaal and Wagon Museum, 95 St George Street, Bloemfontein. The playground must be durable, safe, and visually engaging, reflecting a traditional rural setting while complying with applicable playground safety standards.

Closing date: 11 September 2026, closing time: 12h00. Compulsory site briefing: 03 September 2026 at 12h00, venue: First Raadsaal and Wagon Museum, No. 95 St George Street, Bloemfontein, 9300.

Compulsory site briefing: Yes. Date: 03 September 2026, Time: 12h00. Location: First Raadsaal and Wagon Museum, No. 95 St George Street, Bloemfontein, 9300.

Queries: Mr. G. Dlamini, [email protected]. Contact person for briefing: Mr. G. Dlamini, [email protected].

Submit via email to [email protected] by 12h00 on 11 September 2026. Attend the compulsory site briefing on 03 September 2026 at 12h00 at First Raadsaal and Wagon Museum, 95 St George Street, Bloemfontein. Returnable documents: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), CSD supplier report, SARS tax pin, CIPC registration documents, and a detailed playground design. Non-compliance with compulsory requirements leads to disqualification, except tax matters subject to a 7-day grace period for the preferred bidder.

Two-stage evaluation: 1) Pre-screening for compliance with compulsory requirements; must pass to be eligible for 80/20 preferential procurement evaluation. 2) Preferential procurement calculation 80/20: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals. No technical assessment; this is a price quote. Preference points awarded for B-BBEE status, Free State based business, youth ownership, women ownership, and people with disabilities ownership. Proof of claim must be submitted to earn points; failure to submit proof results in points not being awarded for that criterion.

Design, manufacture, delivery, and installation of custom-made steel-framed playground equipment with a farm theme at the First Raadsaal and Wagon Museum, 95 St George Street, Bloemfontein. Main feature: large custom-designed steel-framed Ox Wagon with climbing access, elevated play platform, slides, interactive steering or role-play features, safety barriers and guardrails. Animal sculptures: two oxen, two sheep, two horses, decorative or interactive. Materials: heavy-duty galvanized structural steel, weather-resistant fasteners, UV-stabilized plastic or HDPE components, powder-coated finishes, anti-slip surfaces, rounded edges, tamper-resistant fittings. Safety: comply with recognised playground safety standards, eliminate pinch points and sharp edges, include fall protection, designed for children 3-12 years, safe access and exit points, structurally certified where required.

The museum invites qualified manufacturers and fabricators to submit quotations. No specific experience or qualification requirements are stated beyond being an active company registered in South Africa.

Develop a detailed playground design based on the concept. Prepare fabrication drawings for approval. Manufacture all steel-framed structures. Apply corrosion-resistant coatings suitable for outdoor use. Supply all play components and accessories. Deliver and install the playground at the designated site. Conduct final safety inspections and commissioning.

Provide a cost-inclusive quotation including VAT. Cost schedule must detail full cost breakdown inclusive of VAT, with items: Design cost, Manufacturing cost (Ox wagon, Oxen, Two sheep and Two horses), Delivery cost, Installation cost, Foundation work if included, Sub Total, Add 15% VAT, GRAND TOTAL.

Compulsory: attend the compulsory site briefing; provide a detailed playground design; submit completed and signed SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest); be tax compliant and attach SARS tax pin; be registered on CSD and attach CSD supplier report; be an active company registered in RSA and attach CIPC registration documents; conform to specifications. Non-compliance leads to disqualification, except tax matters subject to a 7-day grace period for the preferred bidder; failure to rectify within grace period leads to automatic disqualification. Bids must remain valid for a minimum of 90 days. Additional (not compulsory): valid BBBEE certificate or completed and signed BBBEE declaration may be attached to score points on preferential procurement.

Additional (not compulsory): a valid BBBEE certificate or completed and signed BBBEE declaration may be attached to score points on preferential procurement. Preference points are awarded for specific goals: B-BBEE status, businesses based in the Free State, youth ownership (at least 51%), women ownership (at least 51%), and people with disabilities ownership (at least 51%). Points are allocated per the 80/20 system: B-BBEE status (max 4), Free State business (max 4), youth ownership (max 4), women ownership (max 4), disability ownership (max 4). B-BBEE status points: Level 1 = 4, Level 2 = 3, Level 3 = 2, Level 4 and below = 1, Non-compliant = 0. Ownership points: Above 50% = 4, Above 40% = 3, Above 25% = 2, Above 10% = 1. Proof of claim must be submitted; failure to submit proof will result in points not being awarded for that criterion.

Playground must comply with recognised playground safety standards. Eliminate pinch points and sharp edges. Include fall protection where required. Designed for children between approximately 3 and 12 years of age. Include safe access and exit points. Be structurally certified where required.

Bids must remain valid for a minimum of 90 days. Non-compliance with compulsory requirements leads to disqualification, except tax matters subject to a 7-day grace period for the preferred bidder; failure to rectify within grace period leads to automatic disqualification.

Price and Preference Points Evaluation: Price 80 points, Specific goals 20 points, Total 100 points. Two-stage evaluation: 1) Pre-screening for compliance with compulsory requirements; must pass to be eligible for 80/20 preferential procurement evaluation. 2) Preferential procurement calculation 80/20 (80 for price, 20 for specific preferential goals). No technical assessment; this is a price quote.