Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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.
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
OLIFANSVLEI WASTE WATER TREATMENT WORKS, OLIFANSVLEI 316-IQ, PORTION,RE/2/316, CAVENDISH STREET EXT - Johannesburg - Johannesburg - 2000
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
19 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-159691
Johannesburg water soc ltd invites quotations for the design, fabrication, supply, installation, and commissioning of water meters. This RFQ is open to contractors with a CIDB grading of 1 EP/1ME or higher, and submissions will be evaluated using an 80/20 preference point system where price accounts for 80 points and specific goals (smme status and black ownership) account for 20 points. Bidders must submit complete documentation via the e-tender portal before the closing date of 26 june 2026 at 16:00.
Date & Time
Friday, 26 June 2026 - 16:00
Venue
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Categories
Request for Quotation
OLIFANSVLEI WASTE WATER TREATMENT WORKS, OLIFANSVLEI 316-IQ, PORTION,RE/2/316, CAVENDISH STREET EXT - Johannesburg - Johannesburg - 2000
19 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
26 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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RFQJW075KM26-Design, fabricate, supply, install and commission.pdf
Johannesburg Water SOC Ltd invites bids for on-site verification of water meters (RFQJW075KM26). The tender requires design, fabrication, supply, installation, and commissioning of water meters. Bids will be evaluated using the 80/20 preference point system with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals per PPPFA 2022. Submissions close on 26 June 2026 at 16:00 PM via the e-tender portal.
Median Estimate
R 57 529
Range
Based on 13 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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Description
Source: RFQJW075KM26-Design, fabricate, supply, install and commission.pdfScope of work: Design, fabricate, supply, install and commission water meters. This is a construction-related procurement requiring CIDB registration (1 EP/1ME or higher). The work involves physical installation of water meters in the Johannesburg area.
Important Dates
Source: RFQJW075KM26-Design, fabricate, supply, install and commission.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 26 June 2026 at 16:00. RFQ validity period: 60 days from closing date. Advert date: 19 June 2026. Briefing session: venue and date not specified in document — contact SCM or End User Department to confirm if compulsory.
Contact Information
Source: RFQJW075KM26-Design, fabricate, supply, install and commission.pdf (RFQ)SCM Contact: Precious Mookamedi, Tel: 011-688-1927, Email: [email protected]. End User Department: Tariro Louis, Tel: 011 959 3908, Email: [email protected]. Physical address: Turbine Hall, 65 Ntemi Piliso Street, Newtown Marshalltown, Johannesburg 2107. Main Tel: +27(0) 11 688 1400. Fax: +27(0) 11 688 1528. Website: www.johannesburgwater.co.za. POPIA queries: [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQJW075KM26-Design, fabricate, supply, install and commission.pdf (RFQ)Submit via e-tender portal only: https://www.etenders.gov.za/. All quotes must be in PDF format on company letterhead (MS Word, MS Excel, and pictures are NOT allowed). Total quotation value must include ALL applicable taxes — failure to do so will lead to disqualification. Required returnable documents: (1) Original valid Tax Clearance Certificate or valid SARS PIN; (2) Valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (non-compliant affidavit will be scored ZERO); (3) Municipal rates and taxes statement not older than 90 days in arrears; (4) Signed Declaration of Interest (MBD 4); (5) Declaration of Bidder's past supply chain management practices (MBD 8); (6) Certificate of Independent Proposal Determination (MBD 9); (7) Proof of CSD registration or MAAA Supplier Number; (8) Preference points claim form (MBD 6.1); (9) Company registration documents with ID copies of directors/shareholders; (10) Joint Venture Agreement if applicable. Submissions received after closing date and time will NOT be accepted. Acceptance of quotation is subject to Johannesburg Water's Supply Chain Policy.
Returnable Documents
Source: RFQJW075KM26-Design, fabricate, supply, install and commission.pdf (RFQ)SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS: SUBMISSIONS MUST BE MADE ON THE E-TENDER PORTAL (https://www.etenders.gov.za/)
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQJW075KM26-Design, fabricate, supply, install and commission.pdf (RFQ)Eligible bidders must: (1) Have CIDB grading of 1 EP/1ME or higher, (2) Be registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD), (3) Not be in service of the state, (4) Not be blacklisted by National Treasury, (5) Have no municipal rates/taxes in arrears for more than 90 days, (6) Be 51%+ black-owned EME or QSE to claim 20 specific goal points, (7) Submit compliant BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. Joint ventures must provide properly signed agreements.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQJW075KM26-Design, fabricate, supply, install and commission.pdf (RFQ)Scope: Design, fabricate, supply, install and commission water meters. CIDB requirement: Contractor grading of 1 EP/1ME or higher. Mandatory requirements: Full completion of Bill of Quantities/Specification; compulsory site briefing attendance (confirm date/venue with contacts); attachment of datasheet, reference letter, proof of certification, proof of accreditation, and functionality requirements. No RFQ from persons in service of the state. Blacklisted bidders by National Treasury will not be considered. Joint Venture Agreement required where applicable — must be properly signed by all parties.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQJW075KM26-Design, fabricate, supply, install and commission.pdfNo specific experience requirements are stated in the document. However, the CIDB grading requirement (1 EP/1ME or higher) implies construction/manufacturing capability. Bidders should provide reference letters and proof of certification/accreditation where applicable.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQJW075KM26-Design, fabricate, supply, install and commission.pdfUse MBD 3.1 Pricing Schedule — Firm Prices format. Only firm prices accepted; non-firm prices including exchange rate variations will not be considered. Submit separate pricing schedule for each delivery point if pricing varies. Include: Item No., Quantity, Description, Unit Price (P), Total Price (QTY×P), Sub-total, VAT at 15%, Grand Total in RSA currency with all taxes included. Bid valid for 60 days from closing date. State brand, model, country of origin, and confirm compliance with specifications (YES/NO). Indicate delivery period and whether delivery is firm or not.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQJW075KM26-Design, fabricate, supply, install and commission.pdf (RFQ)Only firm prices accepted — non-firm prices including those subject to exchange rate variations will not be considered. Pricing schedule must show: Sub-total, VAT at 15%, Grand Total (all inclusive). All applicable taxes must be included: VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF contributions, skills development levies. All delivery costs must be included in the bid price for delivery at prescribed destination. Offer must be valid for 60 days from closing date. Municipal rates and taxes must not be in arrears for more than 90 days.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQJW075KM26-Design, fabricate, supply, install and commission.pdf (RFQ)CSD registration mandatory — all suppliers must be registered on Central Supplier Database. Valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required (non-compliant affidavit scored zero). Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS PIN required. Municipal rates and taxes statement not older than 90 days. No persons in service of the state may bid. Bidders blacklisted by National Treasury due to non-performance will not be considered. Must complete all MBD forms: MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD 6.1 (Preference Points), MBD 8 (Past SCM Practices), MBD 9 (Independent Proposal Determination). Subject to Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 2000 and PPPFA Regulations 2022. POPIA compliance required — personal information will be processed lawfully. Bidders and directors must not be on National Treasury's Database of Restricted Suppliers or Register for Tender Defaulters.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: RFQJW075KM26-Design, fabricate, supply, install and commission.pdf (RFQ)B-BBEE scoring under 80/20 system: Full 20 points for specific goals awarded to SMME (EME or QSE) that is 51% or more black owned. Required proof: Valid BBBEE Certificate from SANAS-accredited verification agency, or DTI/CIPC BBBEE Certificate for EME/QSE, or sworn affidavit. Non-compliant affidavit will be scored ZERO. Points can also be claimed for other specific goals as determined by Johannesburg Water — tenderer must indicate how points are claimed for each preference point system.
Health & Safety
Source: RFQJW075KM26-Design, fabricate, supply, install and commission.pdfNo specific health and safety requirements are stated in the document. However, site briefing attendance is compulsory (where applicable), which may include safety inductions. Bidders should prepare for OHS requirements during site work.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQJW075KM26-Design, fabricate, supply, install and commission.pdfThis bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 2000, Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, General Conditions of Contract (GCC), and any applicable Special Conditions of Contract. Delivery must be firm — indicate delivery period and basis. All delivery costs must be included in bid price for delivery at prescribed destination. 'All applicable taxes' includes VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF contributions, and skills development levies. If specific goals are claimed fraudulently or contract conditions not fulfilled, Johannesburg Water may: disqualify the bidder, recover costs/losses/damages, cancel the contract, restrict the bidder from public sector business for up to 10 years, and/or forward for criminal prosecution.
Special Conditions
Source: RFQJW075KM26-Design, fabricate, supply, install and commission.pdf (RFQ)Total quotation value must include ALL applicable taxes — failure results in disqualification. All delivery costs included in bid price. Only firm prices accepted. Quotation acceptance subject to Johannesburg Water Supply Chain Policy. Bid rigging (collusive bidding) is prohibited — suspicious bids will be reported to National Prosecuting Authority and may result in restriction from public sector for up to 10 years. MBD 9 Certificate of Independent Bid Determination must be completed and submitted.
Requirements
Source: RFQJW075KM26-Design, fabricate, supply, install and commission.pdf (RFQ)CIDB grading: 1 EP/1ME or higher required. Full completion of BOQ/Specification required. Compulsory site briefing attendance (confirm with contacts). Submit datasheet, reference letter, proof of certification, proof of accreditation, functionality requirements. No persons in service of the state may bid. No blacklisted bidders. All quotes in PDF on company letterhead. Joint Venture Agreement required where applicable. CSD registration mandatory.
Section
Source: RFQJW075KM26-Design, fabricate, supply, install and commission.pdfyou. For example: to gather contact information, to confirm and verify your identity, for the evaluation
functionality requirements (where applicable)
Quotations will be evaluated on the 80/20 point scoring system. 80 points
Will be allocated to price and the remaining 20 points will be allocated
For specific goals as per PPPFA 2022
a claim form for preference points for specific goals.
1.1 The following preference point systems are applicable to invitations to tender
the 80/20 system for requirements with a Rand value of up to R50 000 000 (all applicable
the 90/10 system for requirements with a Rand value above R50 000 000 (all applicable
a) The applicable preference point system for this tender is the 90/10 preference point system.
b) The applicable preference point system for this tender is the 80/20 preference point system.
c) Either the 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system will be applicable in this tender. The lowest/
1.3 Points for this tender (even in the case of a tender for income-generating contracts) shall be
(b) Specific Goals.
The maximum points for this tender are allocated as follows
Specific goals: 20
Total points for Price and SPECIFIC GOALS 100
to claim points for specific goals with the tender, will be interpreted to mean that preference points
for specific goals are not claimed.
or at any time subsequently, to substantiate any claim in regard to preferences, in any manner
lower the quality of goods and / or services for purchasers who wish to acquire goods and / or services through a bidding process. Bid rigging
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)
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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.
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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.
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Organization
Johannesburg WaterContact Person
Tariro Louis
Phone
011-688-1574
[email protected]
Address
OLIFANSVLEI WASTE WATER TREATMENT WORKS, OLIFANSVLEI 316-IQ, PORTION,RE/2/316, CAVENDISH STREET EXT - Johannesburg - Johannesburg - 2000
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
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Last checked
19 Jun 2026
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