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Delivery Location
Mthatha, Bethlehem and Bloemfontein weather radar sites - Mthatha, Bethlehem and Bloemfontein weather radar sites - Mthatha, Bethlehem and Bloemfontein weather radar sites -
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
02 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-172633
Supply, installation and commissioning of three 3-phase 40 kva silent diesel generators with built-in fuel storage tanks, one unit for each of the mthatha, bethlehem and bloemfontein weather radar sites, with the successful bidder also concluding a service level agreement and performance scorecard with the south african weather service. Bids close at 11:00 on 23 october 2026 and must be emailed to [email protected], With prices held firm for 60 days from closing and NO late submissions considered. Attendance at the compulsory microsoft teams briefing on 12 october 2026 at 10:30 is a condition of bidding. The single biggest risk is annexure g: a missing or incomplete pricing schedule and financial proposal disqualifies the bid, and under the 80/20 preference system NO specific-goal points can be scored without a valid b-bbee verification certificate or sworn affidavit.
Closing and submission: bids close 23 October 2026 at 11:00 and must be emailed to [email protected]; late bids are not considered and bidders should initial every page of the submission.
Compulsory briefing: 12 October 2026 at 10:30 via Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID 395 678 028 475 868, passcode ef7FA7UR); attendance is mandatory, and the bidder carries its own costs of attending.
Pricing schedule: Annexure G must be completed in full and submitted as part of the response, along with the technical/functional response to Annexure H; non-submission or an incomplete Annexure G disqualifies the bidder.
Evaluation and preference points: scored on an 80/20 basis (80 price, 20 specific goals); a valid SANAS-accredited B-BBEE status level verification certificate or a sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs must be submitted to claim any specific-goal points, and shortlisted bidders may be required to present to the evaluation committee.
Tax and registration compliance: a SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or printed TCS certificate, or a CSD number, is required, with separate TCS PIN/certificate/CSD numbers for every joint-venture, consortium or subcontractor party; foreign suppliers complete the Annexure A questionnaire for SARS confirmation of tax obligations.
Capability and due diligence: bidders must have approved operational premises with the necessary infrastructure and relevant accreditation; SAWS may conduct a due diligence site visit before award, run reference and background checks, and request the latest audited financial statements, with failure to provide them risking rejection.
Contract conditions on award: within 30 days of award notification the successful bidder must furnish the performance security specified in the Special Conditions of Contract (bank guarantee, irrevocable letter of credit or certified cheque), sign the written contract form, and conclude an SLA with a performance scorecard; joint ventures, consortia, trusts and partnerships must submit a signed teaming agreement and subcontracting must be supported by proof of the arrangement.
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Date & Time
Friday, 23 October 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/395678028475868?p=VrtrXikNusYudpkt4S
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
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Source: RFQ-4595 Diesel Generators.pdf Advert.pdf02 Oct
2026
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2026
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Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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RFQ-4595 Diesel Generators.pdf Advert.pdf
Supply, installation and commissioning of a 3 phase 40kVA silent diesel generator with a build‑in fuel storage tank at the Mthatha, Bethlehem and Bloemfontein weather radar sites for the South African Weather Service. The successful bidder must deliver, install and commission the equipment at the three specified sites before the contract award.
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Procurement: Supply, installation and commissioning of 3-phase 40 kVA silent diesel generator with built-in fuel storage tank at three South African Weather Service weather radar sites: Mthatha, Bethlehem, Bloemfontein
RFQ number: 4595/26
Type: Request for Quotation
Validity: 60 days from closing date
Compulsory briefing: 12 October 2026, 10:30, Microsoft Teams
Closing: 23 October 2026, 11:00
Submission: electronic to [email protected]
Enquiries: [email protected]
Important Dates
Source: RFQ-4595 Diesel Generators.pdf Advert.pdf (RFQ)Compulsory briefing session: 12 October 2026 at 10:30 via Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 395 678 028 475 868, Passcode: ef7FA7UR)
Closing date and time: 23 October 2026 at 11:00
Bid validity period: 60 days from closing date
Contact Information
Source: RFQ-4595 Diesel Generators.pdf Advert.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries (SCM / Acquisition Department):
Submission address:
Service delivery sites:
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ-4595 Diesel Generators.pdf Advert.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: email to [email protected]
Closing: 23 October 2026 at 11:00
Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted):
Disqualification risks:
Subcontracting: proof of subcontracting agreement required if subcontracting
Joint ventures/consortia: signed teaming agreement required
Validity period: 60 days from closing date
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ-4595 Diesel Generators.pdf Advert.pdf (RFQ)Preference point system: 80/20 (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points) – applicable because estimated value is up to R50 million
Minimum qualifying score: not stated in the document
Evaluation stages:
Specific goals: B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (EMEs/QSEs) must be submitted to claim points; failure to submit means zero points for specific goals
No explicit minimum functionality threshold stated
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ-4595 Diesel Generators.pdf Advert.pdf (RFQ)Scope: Supply, installation and commissioning of 3-phase 40 kVA silent diesel generator with built-in fuel storage tank at three weather radar sites:
Requirements:
Quality Management
Source: RFQ-4595 Diesel Generators.pdf Advert.pdfQuality requirements per GCC clause 4: goods must conform to standards mentioned in bidding documents and specifications (Annexure H)
Inspections and tests: pre-bid testing at bidder's account (GCC 8.1); purchaser may inspect premises during production/execution (GCC 8.2); non-compliant supplies may be rejected (GCC 8.6-8.7); costs of failed inspections borne by supplier (GCC 8.5)
Warranty: 12 months after delivery/acceptance or 18 months after shipment (GCC 15.2); supplier must repair/replace defects within SCC-specified period (GCC 15.4)
Performance security ensures contractual performance (GCC 7)
Supplier Performance Management: SLA with performance scorecard required post-award (clause 1.18)
Due diligence site visit at bidder premises before award to verify infrastructure, capacity, employees, administration (clauses 1.16-1.17)
Accreditation: service provider must have relevant accreditation by relevant body (clause 1.17)
Document control: supplier may not disclose contract documents/information without purchaser's written consent (GCC 5)
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ-4595 Diesel Generators.pdf Advert.pdf (RFQ)Pricing format: Annexure G – Pricing Schedule and Financial Proposal (must be completed in full; incomplete submission disqualifies)
Performance security: required within 30 days of award notification; amount specified in Special Conditions of Contract; acceptable forms: bank guarantee/irrevocable letter of credit from reputable bank, or cashier's/certified cheque
Payment terms: 30 days from receipt of valid invoice (GCC clause 16.3); payment in Rand unless SCC states otherwise
Price validity: 60 days from closing date
Financial stability: SAWS reserves the right to request latest audited financial statements before award; failure to provide may lead to rejection
No bid security (earnest money) mentioned
Retention, advance payment, or liquidated damages percentages not specified in invitation (governed by GCC clauses 21-22 and SCC)
Penalties for late delivery: prime interest rate per day of delay on delivered price of delayed goods/services (GCC clause 22.1)
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ-4595 Diesel Generators.pdf Advert.pdf (RFQ)Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration: mandatory (CSD number MAAA... required)
Tax compliance: SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or printed TCS certificate; each JV/consortium/subcontractor party must submit separate TCS PIN/certificate/CSD number
B-BBEE: valid B-BBEE status level verification certificate (SANAS-accredited) or sworn affidavit (EMEs ≤ R10m turnover, QSEs ≤ R50m turnover) must be submitted to claim preference points; entities > R50m turnover require certificate
Foreign suppliers: must complete foreign supplier questionnaire in Annexure A; if recommended for award, SAWS will submit details to SARS for tax obligation confirmation
Prohibited bidders: no bids from state employees, companies with state-employed directors/members, or entities listed on Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers
CIDB grading: not mentioned (electrical installation work may require CIDB registration but not stated)
Professional registration: relevant accreditation by relevant body required (per clause 1.17)
POPIA consent: Annexure i must be completed
Local content: not specified
Joint venture/consortium: signed teaming agreement required
Subcontracting: proof of subcontracting agreement required
Health & Safety
Source: RFQ-4595 Diesel Generators.pdf Advert.pdfNo explicit health, safety or environmental requirements stated in the invitation document.
General Conditions of Contract (Annexure B) contain standard clauses on:
Site-specific OHS requirements, safety plans, HSE compliance, environmental impact assessments, or sustainability requirements are not detailed in the provided text; these would typically be specified in Annexure H (Specifications/Terms of Reference) or SCC.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ-4595 Diesel Generators.pdf Advert.pdfContract framework: General Conditions of Contract (GCC) July 2010 (Annexure B) apply; Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) will supplement and prevail over GCC where conflicting
Contract form: successful bidder must complete and sign SBD 7 (written contract form)
Contract duration: not explicitly stated; delivery/installation/commissioning schedule to be defined in SCC
Performance security: 30 days after award notification; amount per SCC; forms: bank guarantee, irrevocable letter of credit, or cashier's/certified cheque; released 30 days after completion including warranty
Warranty: 12 months after delivery/acceptance or 18 months after shipment, whichever earlier (GCC 15.2), unless SCC specifies otherwise
Payment: 30 days from invoice receipt (GCC 16.3); Rand currency (GCC 16.4)
Penalties: prime interest rate per day on delayed goods/services (GCC 22.1)
Termination for default: purchaser may terminate if supplier fails to deliver/perform, or for corrupt/fraudulent practices (GCC 23); restriction up to 10 years on public sector business
Force majeure: supplier not liable for delays due to force majeure events (GCC 25)
Dispute resolution: mutual consultation → mediation (after 30 days) → South African court (GCC 27)
Limitation of liability: supplier not liable for indirect/consequential loss; aggregate liability capped at contract price (GCC 28)
Governing law: South African law (GCC 30)
Language: English (GCC 29)
Insurance: goods fully insured in freely convertible currency per SCC (GCC 11)
Subcontracting: supplier must notify purchaser of all subcontracts; does not relieve supplier of liability (GCC 20)
Assignment: not permitted without purchaser's prior written consent (GCC 19)
Intellectual property indemnity: supplier indemnifies purchaser against third-party patent/trademark/design claims (GCC 6, 1.13)
Supplier Performance Management: SLA required post-award with performance scorecard
Due diligence: site visit at bidder's premises before award
Confidentiality: supplier may not disclose contract documents/information without purchaser's written consent (GCC 5)
POPIA: personal information processed per SAWS POPIA policy (clause 1.19)
Anti-dumping/countervailing duties: state not liable for increases after bid date (GCC 24)
NIPP: applicable where NIP obligation exists (GCC 33)
Restrictive practices: collusive bidding prohibited; may lead to invalidation, termination, restriction up to 10 years, damages (GCC 34)
Section
Source: RFQ-4595 Diesel Generators.pdf Advert.pdfPreference point system: 80/20 (price 80, specific goals 20) – value up to R50 million
Specific goals: B-BBEE status level points claimed via Annexure F; certificate or sworn affidavit required
Evaluation process:
No minimum qualifying score stated
Award: SAWS may award in totality to one bidder or partially to multiple bidders; not bound to accept lowest or any bid; may cancel bid before award under specified conditions
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Act 46 of 2000
Relevant where professional engineering services or regulated engineering work may be required.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
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