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
75 Fourth Street - Houghton - Johannesburg - 2198
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
09 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158546
Johannesburg water invites qualified and registered electrical contractors to submit quotations for the repair and servicing of approximately 107 metres of electric fence, including energiser repairs and issuing a certificate of compliance (coc) at cydna laboratory in johannesburg. The tender is open to suppliers registered on the central supplier database (csd) and requires compliance with strict technical, financial, and legal standards.
Description
Source: RFQJW41ZZ26_Electric Fence Service and Repairs.pdfRepair and service approximately 107 metres of electric fence at Cydna Laboratory. Tasks include: Repair/replace the energiser (including battery if necessary), test the entire system for full functionality and compliance, and issue a valid Certificate of Compliance (COC) upon completion. Additional requirements: Provide a 6-month guarantee on workmanship (excluding lightning-related faults). Submission of a Safety File is mandatory. Only qualified and registered electrical contractors with relevant experience are invited.
All submissions must be made on the e-tender portal. Email submission will not be accepted.
Categories
Request for Quotation
75 Fourth Street - Houghton - Johannesburg - 2198
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RFQJW41ZZ26_Electric Fence Service and Repairs.pdf
Johannesburg Water invites bids for the repair and servicing of an electric fence at Cydna Laboratory, including repairs to ~107 meters of fencing, the energiser, battery, and issuing a Certificate of Compliance (COC). The tender is governed by the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and uses an 80/20 evaluation system (80 points for price, 20 for specific goals). Submissions must be made via the e-Tender Portal by 24 June 2026, with a compulsory briefing on 17 June 2026.
Date & Time
Wednesday, 24 June 2026 - 16:00
Venue
CYDNA LABORATORY – 75 Fourth Street, Houghton Johannesburg
09 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
24 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
R 1 725 000
Range
Based on CIDB grading. 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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Source: RFQJW41ZZ26_Electric Fence Service and Repairs.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 24 June 2026 at 16:00. Compulsory briefing session: 17 June 2026 at 10:00 at Cydna Laboratory, 75 Fourth Street, Houghton, Johannesburg. RFQ validity period: 60 days from closing date.
Contact Information
Source: RFQJW41ZZ26_Electric Fence Service and Repairs.pdf (RFQ)Supply Chain Management (SCM): Tlangelani Nkuna / Ziyanda Zulu. Tel: 011 688 1925 / 011 688 6550. Email: [email protected] / [email protected]. End User Department: Kippie Ncube. Tel: 011 483 9500. Email: [email protected]. Johannesburg Water address: Turbine Hall, 65 Ntemi Piliso Street, Newtown, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2107. Tel: +27(0)11 688 1400. Fax: +27(0)11 688 1528. Website: www.johannesburgwater.co.za. For POPIA queries: [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQJW41ZZ26_Electric Fence Service and Repairs.pdf (RFQ)Submit via the e-Tender Portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/). Steps: 1) Search for RFQJW41ZZ26 under Johannesburg Water. 2) Expand the RFQ details. 3) Start e-submission process. 4) Log in using CSD credentials (contact [email protected] if forgotten). 5) Select supplier, check submission checklist, and attach compulsory documents. 6) Confirm and proceed. For portal issues, contact eTenders Contact Centre: +27(0)12 406 9222 / 012 406-9229 / 012 312-5000 or [email protected]. Quotations must be on company letterhead, in PDF format (Word/Excel/pictures not allowed), and include all applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, skills development levies). Late submissions will be rejected. Quotations without brand names (where required) will be disqualified. Compulsory documents: Valid Tax Clearance Certificate, BBBEE Certificate or compliant sworn affidavit, Municipal rates/taxes clearance (not older than 90 days in arrears), Signed Declaration of Interest (MBD 4), Declaration of Bidder’s Past SCM Practices (MBD 8), Certificate of Independent Proposal Determination (MBD 9), Proof of CSD registration, Preference Points Claim Form (MBD 6.1), Company registration documents with director/shareholder ID copies, Valid lease agreement or municipal account statement (not older than 3 months). Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable) must be signed by all parties.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQJW41ZZ26_Electric Fence Service and Repairs.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory
Preferential
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQJW41ZZ26_Electric Fence Service and Repairs.pdf (RFQ)Scope: Repair and service ~107 metres of electric fence at Cydna Laboratory. Tasks: Repair/replace energiser (including battery if necessary), test entire system for full functionality and compliance, and issue a valid Certificate of Compliance (COC) upon completion. Additional requirements: Provide a 6-month guarantee on workmanship (excluding lightning-related faults). Submit a mandatory Safety File (classified as a Once-Off Service). Only qualified and registered electrical contractors with relevant experience may bid.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQJW41ZZ26_Electric Fence Service and Repairs.pdfBidders must be qualified and registered electrical contractors with relevant experience. Mandatory qualifications: Valid Trade Test Certificate, Valid Wireman’s Licence (to issue COC), Certified copies of Electrical Trade Certificates and Wireman’s Licence with holder IDs, Valid Department of Employment and Labour Registration or updated Electrical Contractor’s Certificate, Registration with ECA(SA) or ECB in good standing, CIDB grading designation of 1EB/1EP or higher (Buildings or Infrastructure). Reference letter on client letterhead (dated, signed, contactable) for similar projects must be submitted.
Quality Management
Source: RFQJW41ZZ26_Electric Fence Service and Repairs.pdfRepair and service must ensure full functionality and compliance of the electric fence system. A valid Certificate of Compliance (COC) must be issued upon completion. Workmanship is guaranteed for 6 months (excluding lightning-related faults). Submission of a Safety File is mandatory for this Once-Off Service.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQJW41ZZ26_Electric Fence Service and Repairs.pdfOnly firm prices accepted; non-firm prices (including those subject to exchange rate variations) will be rejected. Pricing must include all applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, skills development levies). Submit a completed Bill of Quantities (BOQ) where applicable. Municipal rates/taxes must not be in arrears for more than 90 days. Separate pricing schedules required for different delivery points if applicable.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQJW41ZZ26_Electric Fence Service and Repairs.pdf (RFQ)Pricing must be firm (non-firm prices, including those subject to exchange rate variations, will be rejected). Total quotation value must include all applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, skills development levies). Only firm prices accepted. Submit a completed Bill of Quantities (BOQ) where applicable. Delivery costs must be included in the bid price. Offer validity period: 60 days from closing date. Municipal rates/taxes must not be in arrears for more than 90 days.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQJW41ZZ26_Electric Fence Service and Repairs.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory: Valid Tax Clearance Certificate, CSD registration (MAAA Supplier Number), Valid BBBEE Certificate or compliant sworn affidavit (non-compliant affidavits score zero), Municipal rates/taxes clearance (not older than 90 days in arrears), Signed Declaration of Interest (MBD 4), Declaration of Bidder’s Past SCM Practices (MBD 8), Certificate of Independent Proposal Determination (MBD 9), Company registration documents with director/shareholder ID copies, Valid lease agreement or municipal account statement (not older than 3 months). Electrical-specific: Valid Trade Test Certificate, Valid Wireman’s Licence (to issue COC), Certified copies of Electrical Trade Certificates and Wireman’s Licence with holder IDs, Valid Department of Employment and Labour Registration or updated Electrical Contractor’s Certificate, Registration with ECA(SA) or ECB in good standing, CIDB grading designation of 1EB/1EP or higher (Buildings or Infrastructure). Additional: Reference letter on client letterhead (dated, signed, contactable) for similar projects. No bids from persons in the service of the state or blacklisted by National Treasury. Joint Venture Agreements (if applicable) must be signed by all parties.
Health & Safety
Source: RFQJW41ZZ26_Electric Fence Service and Repairs.pdfSubmission of a Safety File is mandatory. Service providers must provide a 6-month guarantee on workmanship (excluding lightning-related faults). Compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations is required for the Once-Off Service classification.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQJW41ZZ26_Electric Fence Service and Repairs.pdfAll delivery costs must be included in the bid price for delivery at the prescribed destination. Offer validity period: 60 days from closing date. Bid must comply with specifications; deviations must be explicitly stated. Delivery basis and period must be specified. Acceptance of quotation is subject to Johannesburg Water’s Supply Chain Policy. Contract is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act of 2000 and PPPFA Regulations 2022, General Conditions of Contract (GCC), and any special conditions. Reasonable steps are taken to prevent bid-rigging. Certificate of Bid Determination (MBD 9) must be completed and submitted with the bid.
Section
Source: RFQJW41ZZ26_Electric Fence Service and Repairs.pdf80/20 point scoring system: 80 points allocated to price, 20 points to specific goals per PPPFA 2022. Specific goals may include B-BBEE ownership (e.g., 51% or more Black Youth-owned businesses). Points for specific goals must be claimed via MBD 6.1 form with supporting documents (e.g., valid BBBEE certificate or compliant sworn affidavit). Failure to submit proof for specific goals results in zero points for that category. Lowest acceptable tender determines the price baseline for scoring. Organ of state may request substantiation of claims at any time. Non-compliance with mandatory technical or compliance requirements leads to disqualification.
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.
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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.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Act 85 of 1993
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Organization
Johannesburg WaterContact Person
Ziyanda Zulu
Phone
011-688-1825
[email protected]
Address
75 Fourth Street - Houghton - Johannesburg - 2198
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
09 Jun 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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Key Personnel
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Act 46 of 2000
Relevant where professional engineering services or regulated engineering work may be required.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Data conflicts
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