The supply, delivery and installation of renewable energy infrastructure on an as and when required basis for a period of three (3) years

Compulsory clarification meeting: Tuesday, 03 November 2026 at 10h00 at Hessequa Municipality – Powerstation, 1 Hospital Street, Riversdale. Contact Mr. Silent Chikamhi on 028 713 8000 for further information.

Specification enquiries:

• Contact: Mr. Silent Chikamhi
• Telephone: (028) 713 8000
• Email: [email protected]

Document completion enquiries:

• Contact: Ms. Leanne Windvogel
• Telephone: (028) 713 8087
• Email: [email protected]

Submission address:

Hessequa Municipality

Absa Building

Corner of Dickson and Church Street

Riversdale

Submission method: sealed tender box only. Electronic or faxed tenders are not accepted. The envelope must be clearly marked with the contract number HES-TECH 04/2627. Tenders must be placed in the tender box at the offices of Hessequa Municipality, Absa Building, Corner of Dickson and Church Street, Riversdale, before or at 12h00 on Friday, 20 November 2026. Late or incomplete tenders will not be considered.

Returnable documents (all must be completed and signed):

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page.
• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at the municipality.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims B-BBEE points under the PPPFA 80/20 system.
• SBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content): declares local content.
• SBD 7.1 / 7.2 (Contract Form): purchase of goods / rendering of services.
• SBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management Practices): discloses past SCM practices.
• SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination): certifies no collusion and independent pricing.
• Authority to Sign / Board Resolution: authorises the named signatory to bind the bidder.

Tender documents are available at a non-refundable price of R200.00 per set from Ms L. Windvogel, Hessequa Municipality, Absa Building, Corner of Dickson and Church Street, Riversdale. Payment by bank deposit to Hessequa Municipality, First National Bank, account number 5357 1024 174, branch Riversdale, branch code 200313, reference HES-TECH 04/2627.

Evaluation stages:

1. Functionality assessment: scored out of 100 points. Minimum qualifying score: 70 points. Tenders scoring below 70 are regarded as unacceptable and are not considered further.
2. Preference points: 80 points for price, 10 points for B-BBEE contribution, 10 points for locality.

Evaluation method: Method 2 of the CIDB tender evaluation methods.

Preferences are offered to tenderers registered on the Municipality's Accredited Suppliers Database. The Municipality reserves the right not to award tenders to suppliers not registered on the Database.

Scope: Supply, delivery and installation of renewable energy infrastructure on an as and when required basis for a period of three (3) years.

Contract period: Three (3) years.

No further technical specifications, quantities, or locations are stated in the available document.

Tender document cost: R200.00 per set, non-refundable, payable by bank deposit to Hessequa Municipality (FNB, account 5357 1024 174, branch Riversdale, branch code 200313, reference HES-TECH 04/2627).

No bid security, guarantees, retention, or payment terms are stated in the available document.

CIDB grading: 5EP or higher.

CSD registration: Mandatory. The Municipality reserves the right not to award tenders to suppliers not registered on the CSD.

COIDA: A valid COIDA certificate must be provided.

Accredited Suppliers Database: Preference is given to tenderers registered on the Municipality's Accredited Suppliers Database; the Municipality may not award to unregistered suppliers.

B-BBEE: Preference points claimed under the 80/20 system (10 points for B-BBEE contribution).

Locality: 10 points for locality.

Tender validity: 8 weeks from the closing date.

Tenders must remain valid for 8 weeks from the closing date.

Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading designation of 5EP or higher. A valid COIDA certificate is required. Bidders not yet registered on the CSD must register without delay; the Municipality may not award to unregistered suppliers. Preference is given to bidders registered on the Municipality's Accredited Suppliers Database.

Evaluation follows Method 2 of the CIDB tender evaluation methods. Functionality is scored out of 100 with a minimum threshold of 70 points; failing this makes the tender unacceptable. Preference points: 80 for price, 10 for B-BBEE, 10 for locality.