Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
57 Shepstone Street, Richmond - Richmond KZN - Richmond KZN - 3780
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
11 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158862
Richmond local municipality invites bids for the completion of the smozomeni p6 electrification project, including outstanding mv/lv infrastructure, testing, commissioning, and handover. The tender targets cidb-registered electrical contractors (3ep or higher) with experience in electrification projects.
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Important Dates
Source: Bid Document Completion of Smozomeni P6 Projects .pdf (TENDER)Document reservation deadline: 17 June 2026 by 16h00. Compulsory briefing session: 19 June 2026 at 10h00, Council Chamber, 57 Shepstone Street, Richmond (followed by site visit). Tender closing date: 26 June 2026 at 10h00 with public opening. Labour schedules due monthly before the 3rd.
Contact Information
Source: Bid Document Completion of Smozomeni P6 Projects .pdf (TENDER)Technical enquiries: Ms. Z. Vilakazi, Tel: 033 212 2155, Email: [email protected]. SCM/Bid document enquiries: Mr Sandile Sithole, Tel: 033 212 2155, Email: [email protected]. Submission address: 57 Shepstone Street, Richmond, 3780.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Bid Document Completion of Smozomeni P6 Projects .pdf (TENDER)Seal and endorse tender envelope with 'COMPLETION OF SMOZOMENI P6 ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT, TENDER NUMBER RLM: 17/2025/2026'. Hand deliver to official tender box at reception, 57 Shepstone Street, Richmond, 3780 during office hours 08h00-16h00 Monday-Friday. Reserve bid documents in writing to SCM ([email protected]) by 17 June 2026 before 16h00. Pay R611.50 non-refundable fee in cash only at Budget & Treasury Office. Compulsory briefing attendance required on 19 June 2026 at 10h00 at Council Chamber followed by site visit. Closing date: 26 June 2026 at 10h00 with public opening. Late, facsimile, or electronic bids not accepted. All supporting documents must be stapled at front. Certified documents not older than 6 months. Failure to comply renders bid non-responsive.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Bid Document Completion of Smozomeni P6 Projects .pdf (TENDER)General
Technical
Technical Specifications
Source: Bid Document Completion of Smozomeni P6 Projects .pdf (TENDER)Completion of Smozomeni P6 Electrification Project. Scope includes: design review, Eskom stakeholder engagement, DRT meetings, design amendments, as-built documentation, completion of all outstanding MV and LV electrification infrastructure. Deliverables: installation of poles, transformers, conductors, stay wires, cross-arms, insulators, service connections, prepaid smart meters, earthing and lightning protection systems, reticulation networks, rectification of defects. Contractor must include Professional Electrical Engineer (ECSA registered) as project leader. Works include testing, commissioning, energising, and project close-out/handover. Must comply with CIDB, SABS 1200, COLTO, SANS1921, GCC 2010 2nd Edition, EPWP, GCC 2015 standards. CIDB grading required: 3EP or higher. Must be registered on CSD and Eskom database.
Financial Requirements
Source: Bid Document Completion of Smozomeni P6 Projects .pdf (TENDER)Total bid price must include VAT and 10% contingency. Form of Guarantee required (bid bond). Payment certificates processed monthly upon submission of labour schedules per EPWP template before the 3rd of each month. Non-submission of required information will result in invoices not being processed. Performance monitored with demerit system; poor performance may result in contract cancellation.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Bid Document Completion of Smozomeni P6 Projects .pdf (TENDER)CIDB registration required: contractor grading 3EP or higher. CSD registration mandatory. Tax Clearance Certificate (original, valid for 1 year) required - each JV party must submit separate certificate. B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or Sworn Affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) required to claim preference points. MBD forms to complete: MBD 1, MBD 2, MBD 4, MBD 6.1, MBD 7.2, MBD 8, MBD 9. No persons in service of state eligible to bid. Letter of Commitment to LED Objectives on business letterhead required. Municipal statement of account or lease agreement required. Letter of Good Standing required. Original bank letter from registered financial institution required. Proof of Eskom database registration required. Certified documents not older than 6 months. Specific goals preference points for: black-owned EME/QSE (51%+), black women-owned, black youth-owned, and locality (Richmond Municipality = 5 pts, District = 3 pts, KZN = 2 pts, outside province = 1 pt).
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Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
57 Shepstone Street, Richmond - Richmond KZN - Richmond KZN - 3780
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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)
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Bid Document Completion of Smozomeni P6 Projects .pdf
The Richmond Local Municipality (KwaZulu-Natal) invites bids for the **Completion of Smozomeni P6 Electrification Project** (Tender No.: RLM: 17/2025/2026). The project involves finalizing outstanding electrification infrastructure, including MV/LV networks, transformers, meters, testing, commissioning, and handover in compliance with Eskom standards. The tender closes on **26 June 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC)**. Evaluation follows a **two-stage process**: functionality (minimum 70 points required) and an **80/20 preference point system** (80% price, 20% specific goals). A **compulsory briefing and site visit** is scheduled for **19 June 2026 at 10:00 AM** at the Council Chamber, Richmond.
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Date & Time
Friday, 26 June 2026 - 10:00
Venue
Richmond Council chamber
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
11 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
26 Jun
2026
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Richmond Local Municipality governs Richmond and surrounds in the uMgungundlovu District of KwaZulu-Natal.
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57 Shepstone Street, Richmond - Richmond KZN - Richmond KZN - 3780
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RÂ 1Â 500Â 000
Range
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