Replacement of 60 mva 132/66/33 kv transformer NO. 2 at tarentaalrand substation (CIDB 7ep, 36-month contract)

Advert publication date: 7 August 2026.

Compulsory briefing session: 18 August 2026 at 10:00, Old Fire Hall, Greater Tzaneen Municipality.

Closing date and time: 10 September 2026 at 12:00.

Public bid opening will take place after closing.

Compulsory briefing session: 18 August 2026 at 10:00, Old Fire Hall, Greater Tzaneen Municipality. Attendance is mandatory for bid eligibility.

Technical enquiries: Mr B.M. Sengwayo, 015 307 8155.

Administrative enquiries: Mrs Z. Ramothwala, 015 307 8199; Mr M.T. Misunwa, [email protected], 015 307 8157.

Submission address: Greater Tzaneen Municipality bid box, Civic Centre, Agatha Street.

Submission method: sealed envelope deposited in the Greater Tzaneen Municipality bid box at the Civic Centre, Agatha Street. Envelope must be marked with Bid No: SCMU 26/2026, the bidder's postal address and contact details.

Documents must be complete with all attachments; late, incomplete, unsigned, faxed or emailed bids will not be accepted.

Returnable documents required with the bid:

• Proof of purchase of the tender document (receipt for R2 000, including downloaded documents).
• Completed Schedule A&B for the transformer (section 4.1 of the bid document).
• Completed Schedule A&B for the Neutral Earthing Compensator with Neutral Earthing Resistor and Auxiliary Transformer (NECRT) (section 4.2 of the bid document).
• Original tender guarantee from a registered South African bank for a minimum of R3 000 000, on bank letterhead, signed by authorised representatives, payable on demand, based on the sample form in the tender documents.
• Company registration certificate (CIPC).
• Certified ID copies of all directors.
• Latest CSD registration summary report.
• Tax compliance status PIN or certificate.
• Municipal rates and taxes statements for company and directors (not older than 3 months) or alternative proof of residence (affidavit, lease agreement with 3 months' proof of payment, PTO, or Traditional Authority letter).
• Joint Venture agreement signed by all parties (if applicable).
• Proof of CIDB grading 7EP or higher.
• Proof of registration as an Electrical Contractor with the Department of Labour.
• Audited annual financial statements for the last three years, signed by a registered auditor/accountant with practice number.
• Appointment letters, completion certificates, and stamped reference letters for relevant project experience.
• Key personnel qualifications and CVs.
• Proof of plant and equipment ownership or access.

Compulsory briefing session attendance is mandatory.

Two-stage evaluation:

Stage 1 – Functionality (minimum 70 points required to proceed):

• Relevant company experience: 30 points.
• Key personnel and qualifications: 55 points.
• Proof of plant and equipment: 15 points.

Stage 2 – Price and specific goals (80/20 preference point system):

• Price: 80 points.
• Specific goals per Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022: 20 points.

Only bidders scoring 70 or more on functionality advance to Stage 2.

Scope: Replacement of 60 MVA 132/66/33 kV Transformer No. 2 at Tarentaalrand Substation.

Bidder must provide fully completed Schedule A&B for the transformer (section 4.1) and for the Neutral Earthing Compensator with Neutral Earthing Resistor and Auxiliary Transformer (NECRT) (section 4.2).

Contract period: 36 months.

CIDB grading required: 7EP or higher.

Bidder must be registered as an Electrical Contractor with the Department of Labour.

Relevant experience in similar transformer replacement projects must be demonstrated through appointment letters, completion certificates and reference letters.

Key personnel must have appropriate qualifications for high-voltage transformer installation and commissioning.

Plant and equipment suitable for 132 kV transformer handling, installation and testing must be available.

Mandatory proof of experience: appointment letters, completion certificates, and stamped/signed reference letters from respective institutions for projects relevant to 132/66/33 kV transformer replacement.

Key personnel qualifications and CVs must be submitted.

Proof of plant and equipment suitable for high-voltage transformer handling, installation and testing.

CIDB grading 7EP or higher required.

Registration as Electrical Contractor with Department of Labour required.

Audited annual financial statements for last three years signed by registered auditor/accountant with practice number.

Functionality scoring: company experience 30 points, key personnel 55 points, plant and equipment 15 points; minimum 70 points to proceed.

Original tender guarantee (bank guarantee) from a registered South African bank for a minimum of R3 000 000, on bank letterhead, signed by authorised representatives, payable on demand, based on the sample form in the tender documents. Municipality reserves the right to verify authenticity with the issuing bank; failure to submit a valid guarantee renders the bid non-responsive.

Audited annual financial statements for the last three years, signed off by a registered auditor or accountant with a practice number.

Tender document purchase fee: R2 000 (non-refundable), payable via EFT or at Supply Chain Offices (Absa Bank, Acc no: 4051444332, reference: company name and bid number).

Mandatory compliance documents:

• CIDB grading 7EP or higher.
• Registration as an Electrical Contractor with the Department of Labour.
• CSD registration (latest summary report).
• Valid tax compliance status PIN or certificate.
• Company registration certificate (CIPC).
• Certified ID copies of all directors.
• Municipal rates and taxes statements for company and directors (not older than 3 months) or alternative proof of residence (affidavit, lease agreement with 3 months' proof of payment, PTO, or Traditional Authority letter).
• Joint Venture agreement signed by all parties (if applicable).
• Proof of purchase of tender document (receipt for R2 000).
• Original tender guarantee of R3 000 000 from a registered South African bank.
• Completed Schedule A&B for transformer (section 4.1) and NECRT (section 4.2).
• Audited financial statements for three years signed by registered auditor/accountant.
• Attendance at compulsory briefing session.
• No bidder will be appointed if not registered on the Central Supplier Database.
• Specific goals per Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022 apply.

Contract period: 36 months.

Original tender guarantee of R3 000 000 from a registered South African bank required, on bank letterhead, signed by authorised representatives, payable on demand, based on sample form in tender documents. Municipality may verify authenticity with issuing bank; invalid guarantee renders bid non-responsive.

Completed Schedule A&B for transformer (section 4.1) and NECRT (section 4.2) must be submitted.

Greater Tzaneen Municipality Supply Chain Management Policy applies.

Specific goals per Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022 apply.

Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid; reserves right to accept whole or part of bid.

Council reserves right to negotiate further conditions with successful bidder.

Council reserves right not to appoint.

No appointment if bidder not registered on Central Supplier Database.

Late, incomplete, unsigned, faxed or emailed bids will not be accepted.

Greater Tzaneen Municipality Supply Chain Management Policy applies.

Specific goals per Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022 apply.

Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid; reserves right to accept whole or part of bid.

Contract period: 36 months.

CIDB grading 7EP or higher required.

Council reserves right to negotiate further conditions with successful bidder.

Council reserves right not to appoint.

No bidder will be appointed if not registered on Central Supplier Database.

Late, incomplete, unsigned, faxed or emailed bids will not be accepted.