Supply and delivery of electrical fuses and fuse links (stock items) as per sizes over 36 months — tender 8/2/1/661

Closing

• Closing date: 20 November 2026 at 12:00.

Document availability

• Tender documents available for self-download from the e-tender portal (www.e-tenders.gov.za) from 15 October 2026.

Bid validity

• Offers remain valid for 90 days after the closing date.

No compulsory briefing or site visit is stated.

Bidding procedure enquiries (Finance / SCM)

• Contact: Mr N. Zulu
• Telephone: 034 9822 133 x 2277
• Facsimile: 034 9821 939
• Email: [email protected]

Technical information (Corporate Services)

• Contact: Mdu Ntombela
• Telephone: 034 9822 133
• Facsimile: 034 9821 939
• Email: [email protected]

General SCM enquiries

• Email: [email protected]

Submission address

Tender box, ground floor

Abaqulusi Local Municipality

Corner of High Street and Mark Street

Vryheid, 3100

Postal address

Municipal Manager

Abaqulusi Municipality

PO Box 57

Vryheid, 3100

Service delivery point

Abaqulusi Local Municipality, Vryheid

Submission method

• Sealed envelope, hand-delivered to the tender box at ground floor, Abaqulusi Local Municipality, corner of High and Mark Street, Vryheid, 3100.
• Envelope must be clearly marked with the tender description and tender number 8/2/1/661.
• Bids must be submitted on the original documentation issued by Abaqulusi Local Municipality; re-typed documents are not accepted.
• Late bids will not be accepted.

Bid fee

• Non-refundable bid fee of R2 000.00 payable to Abaqulusi Municipality.
• Electronic copies: administration cost of R1 500.00; bidder prints the document.
• Proof of payment must be attached to the bid and produced on collection and submission.

Returnable documents

• MBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): bidder identification, contact details and signed offer cover page.
• MBD 2 (Tax Clearance Certificate Requirements): confirms the bidder's tax affairs are in order.
• MBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices): itemised pricing for the fuse stock items.
• MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses any director, manager or shareholder in the service of the state or connected to the municipality.
• MBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form): claims the 20 specific-goals points under the 80/20 system.
• MBD 7.1 (Form of Offer and Acceptance / Contract Form): the successful bidder signs the written contract.
• MBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management Practices): declares any abuse of an SCM system, fraud or corruption convictions, or terminated public contracts.
• MBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination): certifies the bid was prepared without collusion or price disclosure.
• Proof of payment of the bid fee.
• Detailed Central Supplier Database registration report.
• Valid company registration document.
• SARS PIN or Tax Clearance Certificate.
• Certified B-BBEE certificate from a registered accountant, or original sworn affidavit.
• Certified current municipal account for water, electricity or rates and taxes, not older than three months, or a lease agreement.
• Certified identity documents of directors and owners.
• SABS Approval Certificate (the certificate, not a plan).
• Proof of bank rating (A, B or C).
• Reference letters or purchase orders evidencing supply and delivery experience.
• Municipal database forms if the bidder is not already registered on the municipal database.

Disqualification risks

• Any MBD left incomplete or unsigned, or an incomplete tender document.
• Submission on documentation other than the original issued by the municipality.
• Bids received after the closing time.
• Failure to submit the original and valid Tax Clearance Certificate (certified copies are not accepted).
• Failure to provide the required particulars on the invitation to bid.

Evaluation stages

• Stage 1: completeness and responsiveness.
• Stage 2: functionality.
• Stage 3: price and specific goals.

Preference point system

• 80/20 system applies.
• Price: 80 points.
• Specific goals: 20 points.
• Total: 100 points.

Functionality scoring (60 points available)

• Company experience, evidenced by appointment letters or orders for supply and delivery of goods: 0–1 letters = 5 points; 2–3 letters = 10 points; 4–5 letters = 20 points.
• SABS Approved Certificate: 20 points (the certificate itself must be submitted, not a plan).
• Financial capability, based on bank rating: A = 20 points; B = 15 points; C = 10 points.

Specific goals (20 points)

• Previously disadvantaged individuals: 10 points.
• Empowerment of local-based service providers: 10 points.
• Proof or documentation must be submitted with the bid to claim these points; without it, the points are treated as not claimed.

Other

• The municipality may require a bidder to substantiate any preference claim before adjudication or afterwards.
• The municipality is not bound to accept the lowest bid or to award to the highest-scoring bidder.

Scope

• Supply and delivery of electrical fuses and fuse links as stock items, in the sizes listed in the pricing schedule, over a 36-month period.
• Items are required as and when needed by Abaqulusi Local Municipality at Vryheid.

Stock items (part number — description)

• E006321 — Fuses 20 Amp 11kV short
• E000270 — Fuses 12kV 10 Amp OQFRN short
• E006924 — Fuses 50 Amp 12kV OEFMA 254 mm short
• E007205 — Fuse links 10 Amp
• E007340 — Fuse links 40 Amp
• E007251 — Fuse links 20 Amp
• E007229 — Fuse links 15 Amp
• E007163 — Fuse links 5 Amp
• E007318 — Fuse links 30 Amp
• E000898 — Din fuses 80 A 500 V (NHG000B)
• E006508 — Bussmann fuses 160 NHGB din blade
• E014316 — Jonsson ADPM-13-160A-660V panel-mounted fuses
• E004726 — Din fuses 63 A NH00/60 VDC
• E007371 — Fuse links 50 A
• E007283 — Fuse links 25 A drop-out 11kV
• E000088 — Striker pin fuses HV
• E007131 — Fuse links 2 A do not restore
• E014499 — Fuse links 60 A
• E014081 — Fuses D/O HT 100 A
• E015415 — Fuse link D/O 65 A
• E011795 — Fuse links 80 A
• E009354 — Tonsson ADPM-1-3-400A-660V panel-mounted TP fuse
• E000231 — Fuse 12kV 16 A TDLEj16
• E000425 — Fuses 12kV 63 A OEFMA 254 mm
• E000224 — Fuse 12kV 16 A type DR10/16
• E006835 — Fuses 12kV 25 A OEFMA 254 mm
• E000256 — Fuse 11kV 16 A QEFMA
• E001193 — D/O fuse links 11kV 30 A male screw T/P
• E006296 — Fuse 20 Amp 11kV OQFRN yp 00264
• E000384 — Fuse 11kV OEFMA 31,5 A 254 mm
• E007044 — 40 A fuse links D/O
• E000418 — Fuse 12kV 50 A OQFRN
• E000391 — Fuse 11kV type AFLnj 31,5 A
• E004606 — Striker pin fuses 40 A
• E006956 — Fuses 80 Amp 12kV OEF 254 mm
• E000295 — Fuse 12kV 10 A KEBXO
• E000263 — Fuses 12kV 20 A OEFMA 254 mm
• E006867 — Fuse links (D/O) 50 A

Delivery

• All delivery costs must be included in the bid price, delivered to the prescribed destination.
• Delivery basis and period required for delivery must be stated in the pricing schedule.
• Brand, model and country of origin must be stated for each item.
• SABS approval is required for the fuses offered.

Company experience is scored under functionality using appointment letters or purchase orders for previous supply and delivery of goods:

• 0–1 letters: 5 points.
• 2–3 letters: 10 points.
• 4–5 letters: 20 points.

Reference letters or purchase orders must be submitted with the bid as proof of experience. A SABS Approved Certificate (20 points) and proof of bank rating (A = 20, B = 15, C = 10) are also required for functionality scoring. No key-personnel qualifications are stated.

The GCC provides for inspection, testing and analysis of goods, and for the use of contract documents and information. SABS approval is required for the fuses offered, and the SABS Approval Certificate must be submitted with the bid; a plan is not accepted.

MBD 3.1 Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices applies. Only firm prices are accepted; non-firm prices, including prices subject to exchange-rate variation, will not be considered. A separate pricing schedule must be submitted for each delivery point where delivery points affect pricing.

The schedule lists 38 electrical fuse and fuse link stock items, each with a quantity of 1, identified by part number and description (for example E006321 Fuses 20 Amp 11kV short; E000270 Fuses 12kV 10 Amp OQFRN short; E006924 Fuses 50 Amp 12kV OEFMA 254 mm short; E007205 Fuse links 10 Amp; E000898 Din fuses 80 A 500 V NHG000B; E006508 Bussmann fuses 160 NHGB din blade; E014316 Jonsson ADPM-13-160A-660V panel-mounted fuses; E009354 Tonsson ADPM-1-3-400A-660V panel-mounted TP fuse; E006867 Fuse links D/O 50 A).

Bidders must state brand and model, country of origin, whether the offer complies with the specification and any deviations, the period required for delivery, and the delivery basis. Escalation percentages for Year 2 and Year 3 must be provided. Subtotal, VAT and total must be calculated. All delivery costs must be included in the bid price, and prices must include all applicable taxes.

Pricing

• MBD 3.1 Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices applies. Only firm prices are accepted; non-firm prices, including prices subject to exchange-rate variation, will not be considered.
• Prices must be quoted in RSA currency and include all applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF and skills development levies).
• All delivery costs must be included in the bid price.
• Escalation percentages for Year 2 and Year 3 must be stated.
• Subtotal, VAT and total must be calculated on the schedule.
• Where different delivery points affect pricing, a separate pricing schedule must be submitted for each delivery point.

Bid fee

• Non-refundable bid fee: R2 000.00.
• Electronic copy administration cost: R1 500.00.

Financial capability

• Proof of bank rating is required: A, B or C.
• Bank rating carries functionality points: A = 20, B = 15, C = 10.

Validity

• Offer valid for 90 days from the closing date.

No bid security, performance guarantee or retention percentage is stated.

Registration and status

• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration is mandatory; no award will be made to a bidder not registered on the CSD.
• A detailed CSD registration report must be submitted to claim specific-goals points.
• No award to a person in the service of the state, or to a company where any director, manager, principal shareholder or stakeholder is in the service of the state.
• No award to an advisor or consultant contracted with the municipality or a municipal entity.
• Service providers should be registered on the municipal database; database forms are available at the SCM office or the municipal website and must be submitted with the bid.

Tax

• Tax affairs must be compliant.
• A SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number must be provided; a printed Tax Clearance Certificate may also be submitted.
• The original and valid Tax Clearance Certificate must accompany the bid; certified copies are not acceptable.
• Consortia, joint ventures and sub-contractors must each submit a separate TCS certificate, PIN or CSD number.
• Foreign suppliers must complete the pre-award questionnaire in Part B:3.

B-bbee

• A certified B-BBEE certificate issued by a registered accountant, or an original sworn affidavit from a Commissioner of Oaths, is required.
• B-BBEE evidence supports the specific-goals preference claim.

Company and ownership documents

• Valid company registration document.
• Certified identity documents of all directors and owners.
• Certified current municipal account for water, electricity or rates and taxes, not older than three months, or a lease agreement.

Product compliance

• SABS Approval Certificate must be submitted; a plan is not accepted.

Experience

• Reference letters or purchase orders for previous supply and delivery work must be submitted as proof of company experience.

Local content

• No local-content percentage is stated.

Specific-goals preference points are claimed under the 80/20 system, with 20 points available:

• Previously disadvantaged individuals: 10 points.
• Empowerment of local-based service providers: 10 points.

Proof or documentation supporting each claim must be submitted with the bid; without it, the points are treated as not claimed. The municipality may require a bidder to substantiate any preference claim before adjudication or afterwards. A certified B-BBEE certificate from a registered accountant, or an original sworn affidavit, is required.

The General Conditions of Contract (GCC) govern the agreement and cover, among others: performance security, inspections and tests, packing, delivery, insurance, transportation, warranty, payment, prices, contract amendments, assignment, subcontracting, delays, penalties, termination for default or insolvency, force majeure, dispute settlement, limitation of liability, applicable law, notices, and taxes and duties.

The successful bidder must sign the written contract form (MBD 7.1). The contract comes into effect when the bidder receives a fully completed original copy of the agreement; the bidder has five days from receipt to raise any written objection. Within two weeks of receiving the completed agreement, the contractor must contact the employer's agent to arrange delivery of any bonds, guarantees, proof of insurance and other required documentation; failure to do so constitutes repudiation.

No contract duration beyond the 36-month supply period, and no penalty or retention percentages, are stated in the available text.

No award will be made to a bidder who is not registered on the CSD, who is in the service of the state, or whose directors, managers, principal shareholders or stakeholders are in the service of the state. No award to an advisor or consultant contracted with the municipality or a municipal entity.

All MBD forms must be completed in full; an incomplete tender document results in automatic disqualification. Bids must be submitted on the original documentation issued by Abaqulusi Municipality. Late bids will not be accepted. Tenders remain valid for 90 days after the closing date. Service providers should be on the municipal database.

The municipality reserves the right to withdraw the invitation, re-advertise, reject any bid, or accept part of a bid, and is not bound to accept the lowest bid or to award to the highest-scoring bidder.

Minimum requirements — documents to be attached

• Proof of payment of the bid fee.
• Detailed Central Supplier Database registration report (required to claim specific-goals points).
• Valid company registration document.
• SARS PIN or Tax Clearance Certificate.
• Certified B-BBEE certificate from a registered accountant, or original sworn affidavit from a Commissioner of Oaths.
• Certified current municipal account for water, electricity or rates and taxes, not older than three months, or a lease agreement.
• Certified identity documents of directors and owners.
• SABS Approval Certificate.
• Proof of bank rating (A, B or C).
• Reference letters or purchase orders as proof of supply and delivery experience.

Conditions

• No award to a bidder not registered on the CSD, in the service of the state, or whose directors, managers, principal shareholders or stakeholders are in the service of the state.
• No award to an advisor or consultant contracted with the municipality.
• All MBD forms must be completed; an incomplete document results in automatic disqualification.
• Service providers should be on the municipal database; database forms must be submitted with the bid if not already registered.

Bids are assessed on completeness, responsiveness and functionality first, then on price and specific goals.

Preference points

• 80/20 system: price 80 points, specific goals 20 points.

Functionality (60 points)

• Company experience from appointment letters or orders for supply and delivery of goods: 0–1 letters = 5 points; 2–3 letters = 10 points; 4–5 letters = 20 points.
• SABS Approved Certificate: 20 points.
• Financial capability from bank rating: A = 20 points; B = 15 points; C = 10 points.

Specific goals (20 points)

• Previously disadvantaged individuals: 10 points.
• Empowerment of local-based service providers: 10 points.
• Supporting proof must be submitted with the bid to claim these points.