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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
11 Lind Street - Swellendam - Swellendam - 6740
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
22 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-175148
Swellendam municipality requires the supply, installation, service, repair and replacement of air conditioners across its area for a three-year contract. Bidders must hold saracca and saqcc gas trade certifications, have at least one employee certified in safe gas handling, and demonstrate two years of relevant experience. The 80/20 preference point system applies, and the closing date is 13 november 2026 at 11:00.
Closing: 13 November 2026 at 11:00, submitted in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number and description, placed in the Municipal Tender Box at the Supply Chain Management Offices, 11 Lind Street, Swellendam. Late, emailed or faxed tenders are disqualified.
Mandatory documents: prescribed tender forms, SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN, and a completed schedule of experience.
Certification: at least one employee must hold safe gas-handling certification for refrigerants from an accredited facility; all technicians must hold valid trade certificates as prescribed by SARACCA and SAQCC Gas.
Experience: the company or full-time personnel must have at least 2 years' experience in installation, repair and service of air conditioners.
Evaluation: 80/20 point system (price 80, preference 20); failure to supply all required information may render the bid non-responsive.
Bid documents: available from 22 October 2026 from Mr K. Juries (SCM Unit, 11 Lind Street, Swellendam, tel 028 514 8500, [email protected]) on payment of a non-refundable R759.20 (VAT incl.) deposit.
Technical enquiries: in writing only to Mr J. Bester at [email protected].
Bid validity: 150 days from the closing date.
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Date & Time
Friday, 13 November 2026 - 11:00
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Safe gas-handling certification for working with refrigerants from an accredited training facility. One of the employees to be certified in terms of the safe gas-handling certification. Valid trade certificates for technicians as prescribed by saracca (south african refrigeration and air conditioning contractors association) and saqcc gas. The minimum requirement is that the company or personnel in full-time employment have 2 years or more experience in terms of the installation, repair and service of air conditioners. The bidder to complete the schedule of experience.
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11 Lind Street - Swellendam - Swellendam - 6740
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Description
Source: SMT15-26-27_Advert.pdf22 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
13 Nov
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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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SMT15-26-27_Advert.pdf
Supply, installation, servicing, repair and replacement of air conditioners for Swellendam Municipality over a three-year period under tender SMT15-26-27. The work covers municipal buildings and requires certified refrigerant handling and qualified refrigeration technicians.
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Supply, installation, service, repair and replacement of air conditioners in the Swellendam Municipality for a 3-year period.
Important Dates
Source: SMT15-26-27_Advert.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 13 November 2026 at 11:00.
Bid documents available from: 22 October 2026.
Contact Information
Source: SMT15-26-27_Advert.pdf (TENDER)Bid documents and specifications:
Technical enquiries:
Municipal Manager: A Vorster, PO Box 20, Swellendam, 6740.
Submission Guidelines
Source: SMT15-26-27_Advert.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: sealed envelope, clearly marked with the tender number and description, placed in the Municipal Tender Box at the Supply Chain Management Offices, 11 Lind Street, Swellendam.
Closing time: 13 November 2026 at 11:00.
Tenders must be submitted on the prescribed tender documents only.
The Tax Compliance Status PIN issued by SARS must accompany the bid.
The bidder must complete the schedule of experience.
Late tenders and tenders received by email or facsimile will not be considered.
The tender box is open 24/7; the standard opening size is 10 cm high and 33 cm wide.
Bids remain valid for 150 days from the closing date.
Returnable Documents
Source: SMT15-26-27_Advert.pdf (TENDER)Tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender number and description and placed in the Municipal Tender Box before 11h00 on 13 November 2026 at the Supply Chain Management Offices, 11 Lind Street, Swellendam, where they will be opened in public. Tenders may only be submitted on the prescribed tender documents and must include the Tax Compliance Status PIN issued by SARS. The bidder must complete the schedule of experience. The quotation/tender box is open 24/7 and the standard opening size is 10cm high and 33cm wide. Late tenders and tenders received by e-mail or facsimile will not be considered.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SMT15-26-27_Advert.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation and adjudication follow the Swellendam Municipality's preferential procurement policy and Supply Chain Management Policy.
The 80/20-point system applies (price 80 points, functionality/preference 20 points).
The Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid and may accept a tender in full or in part.
Failure to supply all supplementary information and documentation may render the tender non-responsive.
Technical Specifications
Source: SMT15-26-27_Advert.pdf (TENDER)Scope: supply, installation, service, repair and replacement of air conditioners within the Swellendam Municipality.
Contract period: 3 years.
Technicians must hold valid trade certificates as prescribed by SARACCA and SAQCC Gas.
At least one employee must hold safe gas-handling certification for working with refrigerants from an accredited training facility.
The company or full-time personnel must have at least 2 years' experience in installation, repair and service of air conditioners.
Financial Requirements
Source: SMT15-26-27_Advert.pdf (TENDER)Non-refundable deposit of R759.20 (VAT inclusive) for one complete set of tender documents.
Payment details: Account name Swellendam Municipality, Standard Bank, account number 280013965, branch code 050513, current account.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SMT15-26-27_Advert.pdf (TENDER)Tax Compliance Status PIN issued by SARS must accompany the bid.
Safe gas-handling certification for working with refrigerants from an accredited training facility; at least one employee must be certified.
Valid trade certificates for technicians as prescribed by SARACCA and SAQCC Gas.
Minimum 2 years' experience in installation, repair and service of air conditioners, held by the company or full-time personnel.
Special Conditions
Source: SMT15-26-27_Advert.pdf (TENDER)Bids shall remain valid for 150 days calculated from the bid closing date. Tenderers must take note of extraordinary traffic conditions that may occur from time to time due to the transportation of wind turbines.
Requirements
Source: SMT15-26-27_Advert.pdf (TENDER)Special conditions: safe gas-handling certification for working with refrigerants from an accredited training facility; at least one employee must be certified in safe gas-handling; valid trade certificates for technicians as prescribed by SARACCA and SAQCC Gas. Minimum requirement: the company or personnel in full-time employment must have 2 years or more experience in the installation, repair and service of air conditioners.
Section
Source: SMT15-26-27_Advert.pdfTenders will be evaluated and adjudicated in accordance with the Swellendam Municipality's preferential procurement policy and Supply Chain Management Policy. The 80/20-point system will be applicable.
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