This Tender Has Expired

• 30 January 2026 – Tender documents become available for collection at the Phuthaditjhaba cashiers (after 12:00) upon payment of a non‑refundable R150 fee.
• 30 January 2026 – Documents also available for free download from the e‑tender portal.
• 10 February 2026 – Closing date, 12:00 hrs (no extensions).
• No site‑visit or briefing dates are mentioned in the document.

Supply‑Chain Enquiries: P. Sekonyela, 082 317 3281, [email protected]

Technical Enquiries: Mr. Tello Mphuthi, 072 300 5626

Office Tel (Phuthaditjhaba): (058) 492 0600

Private Bag X874, Harrismith office: (058) 623 0305

Bid submission address: Maluti‑a‑Phofung Water, No. 2 Old Industrial Area, Mandela Park, Phuthaditjhaba (Bid Box “B”).

• Submit one sealed bid in the official bid box (Box “B”) at Maluti‑a‑Phofung Water, No. 2 Old Industrial Area, Mandela Park, Phuthaditjhaba. The bid box is open 24/7; late submissions will be rejected.
• Closing date and time: 10 February 2026 at 12:00 hrs.
• Required returnable documents (must be attached to the bid):
• Copy of active Company Registration Certificate (CRC) (except sole traders/partnerships).
• Central Supplier Database (CSD) summary report (all bidders and each JV party must be registered on CSD).
• Supplier’s personal identification number (PIN) issued by SARS.
• Original, valid Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) – one per party in a JV.
• Municipal rates and taxes clearance certificate or proof that rates are not in arrears >3 months.
• Company profile.
• B‑BBEE status level verification certificate (must be submitted to claim preference points).
• Proof of accreditation if the bidder is the accredited representative for the goods.
• Pricing requirements:
• Prices must be firm, include all applicable taxes (VAT inclusive or exclusive must be clearly indicated), and be valid for at least 30 days from the closing date.
• Delivery period must be stated and will be binding if the award is made.
• All delivery costs to the prescribed destination must be included in the price.
• Disqualification risks:
• Bids submitted electronically, by fax, or after the deadline will be rejected.
• Failure to provide any of the required returnables (CRC, CSD report, PIN, tax clearance, B‑BBEE certificate, etc.) will invalidate the bid.
• Bids from persons in the service of the state are not accepted.
• Non‑firm prices or prices subject to exchange‑rate variation are not accepted.
• Incomplete or incorrectly completed forms may lead to disqualification.

• Total points available: 100.
• Price: 80 points (scored using the 80/20 or 90/10 preference‑point formula as indicated by the procuring entity).
• Specific goals: 20 points, allocated as follows:
• Minimum 50% HDI ownership – 5 points
• Minimum 50% youth ownership – 5 points
• Minimum 50% women ownership – 4 points
• Locality points – 6 points (Maluti‑a‑Phofung 6, Thabo Mofutsanyane 4, Free State 2, outside Free State 0)
• Bidders must submit documentary proof for each specific goal; failure to do so means the 20 points are not claimed.
• The lowest acceptable price will be used to calculate price points (formula provided in the tender).

Supply and delivery of chlorine gas for the Makwane Water Treatment Plant:

• Product: Chlorine gas (CAS No 7782‑50‑5, chemical formula Cl₂).
• Quantity: 925 kg (listed as “Name Chlorine gas 2” – interpreted as the total required amount).
• Delivery must meet the specifications outlined in the tender documents and be delivered to the plant location as indicated by the purchaser.
• All delivery costs are to be included in the quoted price.

• Prices must be firm (non‑firm or exchange‑rate‑linked prices are not accepted).
• Price validity: minimum 30 days from the closing date.
• All applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, SDL) must be included; VAT status (inclusive/exclusive) must be clearly indicated.
• Delivery costs to the prescribed destination must be incorporated in the price.
• Payment terms: within 30 days of receipt of a valid invoice and delivery note.
• No performance bond or guarantee is explicitly required in the extracted text.
• Pricing schedule must be completed on the official MBD 3.1 form (firm prices) and submitted with the bid.

• Active Company Registration Certificate (CRC).
• Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) – include CSD summary report; all JV parties must be on CSD.
• Supplier’s personal identification number (PIN) from SARS.
• Original, valid Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) – one per party in a JV; must be submitted with the bid.
• Municipal rates and taxes clearance certificate or proof of no arrears >3 months.
• B‑BBEE status level verification certificate (required to claim preference points).
• Company profile.
• No persons in the service of the state may submit a bid; declarations regarding state service and relationships must be completed.
• All required forms (MBD 1‑7) must be completed and signed; failure to do so may result in disqualification.