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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
AS PER SPECIFICATION - AS PER SPECIFICATION - AS PER SPECIFICATION - 3815
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
01 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-160857
This tender is a request for quotation for the repair of a standby generator at goedertrouw dam, issued by the department of water and sanitation. IT is intended for suppliers capable of performing electrical repair services. Bidders must comply with detailed local content calculation and declaration requirements.
Date & Time
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 - 11:00
Venue
GOEDERTROUW DAM
Categories
Request for Quotation
AS PER SPECIFICATION - AS PER SPECIFICATION - AS PER SPECIFICATION - 3815
01 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
21 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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WTE-2611ES.pdf
The Department of Water and Sanitation invites bids for the repair of a standby generator at Goedertrouw Dam. The tender involves assessment, servicing, refurbishment of the generator, supply and installation of a new control panel, and a new battery system. A compulsory site briefing is required, and bids are evaluated in four phases: mandatory requirements, functionality, administrative compliance, and price/specific goals using the 80/20 preferential points system.
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Description
Source: WTE-2611ES.pdfImportant Dates
Source: WTE-2611ES.pdf (TENDER)Contact Information
Source: WTE-2611ES.pdf (TENDER)Submission Guidelines
Source: WTE-2611ES.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation Criteria
Source: WTE-2611ES.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory: Valid CIDB certificate (min 2 EP/2 EB); Completed Bill of Quantities; Signed briefing attendance certificate; Fully completed SBD 3.1. Administrative: Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD); Tax compliant with SARS; Active CIPC registration; Valid B-BBEE certificate/sworn affidavit; Authorized signatory with proof. Functionality: Demonstrated team capability (Project Manager/Site Agent with 2+ years experience); Proposed construction programme; Past relevant work experience (3 award/completion certificates); Detailed project methodology and execution plan.
Technical Specifications
Source: WTE-2611ES.pdf (TENDER)Methodology
Source: WTE-2611ES.pdfExperience & Qualifications
Source: WTE-2611ES.pdfQuality Management
Source: WTE-2611ES.pdfPricing Schedule
Source: WTE-2611ES.pdfFinancial Requirements
Source: WTE-2611ES.pdf (TENDER)Compliance Requirements
Source: WTE-2611ES.pdf (TENDER)Health & Safety
Source: WTE-2611ES.pdfContractual Terms
Source: WTE-2611ES.pdfThese rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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)
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
Annexures Schedule C D E Local Products DTI 2013 (2).xls
The tender is for the repair of a standby generator at Goedertrouw Dam, issued by the Water and Sanitation organization. The closing date is July 21, 2026. The document includes multiple annexes (C, D, E) focused on detailed financial and local content reporting, with an emphasis on calculating local content percentages, imported content, and compliance with structured financial declarations.
ViewTenderNoticePdf.pdf
Tender for repair of standby generator at Goedertrouw Dam issued by Department of Water and Sanitation Eastern Operations (KZN). Mandatory clarification meeting required. No fees payable, documents available online.
General Conditions of Contract- Inclusion of par 34 CIBD.pdf
This document provides the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) issued by the National Treasury of South Africa for government procurement, applicable to the tender 'Repair of Standby Generator at Goedertrouw Dam'. It outlines the standard legal and procedural framework governing the contract, including definitions, rights, obligations, and dispute resolution mechanisms. The specific details of the repair (technical specifications, delivery schedule, payment terms) are expected to be defined in separate Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) and bidding documents.
Industrial Procurement – The Department of Trade Industry and Competition.pdf
This document outlines preferential procurement regulations and local content requirements for designated industries under the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic). While the tender title references 'REPAIR OF STANDBY GENERATOR AT GOEDERTROUW DAM' for the Department of Water and Sanitation, the provided content is a generic policy document listing minimum local content thresholds for various sectors (e.g., steel products, pumps, cables, valves). It does not contain the specific tender's technical specifications, scope of work, or application procedures.
guidelines for local content.pdf
The tender titled 'REPAIR OF STANDBY GENERATOR AT GOEDERTROUW DAM' is issued by the Water and Sanitation department at a national level in South Africa. It requires the repair of a standby generator, with a closing date of July 21, 2026. The tender emphasizes compliance with local content requirements as per SATS 1286:2011, mandating detailed declarations (Annexures C, D, and E) to verify the local and imported content of goods, services, and works.
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Organization
Water and SanitationContact Person
NEO RAMAPHAKELA
Phone
033-239-1299
[email protected]
Address
AS PER SPECIFICATION - AS PER SPECIFICATION - AS PER SPECIFICATION - 3815
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
6
Last checked
01 Jul 2026
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Open Supplier Readiness HubDescription
Source: Annexures Schedule C D E Local Products DTI 2013 (2).xlsRepair of standby generator at Goedertouw Dam. The work involves repairs to standby generator equipment. Bidders must use the designated local content calculation forms (Annex C, D, E) to declare local content percentages. SATS 1286.2011F technical standard applies. WTE-2611ES specification governs the repair work.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Annexures Schedule C D E Local Products DTI 2013 (2).xls (unknown)Eligibility is implied through compliance with the structured financial and local content reporting requirements. Bidders must be capable of providing detailed declarations of imported content (both directly imported and via third parties), local content percentages, and calculations aligning with the specified annexes. Adherence to the designated product requirements and local content thresholds (as implied by the specified local content % fields) is necessary.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Annexures Schedule C D E Local Products DTI 2013 (2).xls (unknown)The document references local content requirements under DTI 2013 guidelines. Bidders must complete Annex C (Local Content Declaration - Summary Schedule), Annex D (Imported Content Declaration - Supporting Schedule), and Annex E (Local Content Declaration - Supporting Schedule). These annexures require calculation of local content percentage per item, total tender value net of exempted imported content, and declaration of imported content. SATS 1286.2011F is referenced as the applicable technical standard. The document references WTE-2611ES specification for the standby generator repairs.
Description
Source: General Conditions of Contract- Inclusion of par 34 CIBD.pdfThis tender is for the repair of a standby generator at Goedertouw Dam. The work involves electrical services to restore or maintain the standby generator functionality at the dam facility. Specific technical specifications, scope of work, and deliverables are contained in the Special Conditions of Contract and tender specifications, which supplement these General Conditions of Contract.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: General Conditions of Contract- Inclusion of par 34 CIBD.pdf (TENDER)While specific technical or financial pre-qualification criteria are not detailed in this GCC document, general eligibility hinges on: compliance with all GCC clauses; being in good standing with South African Revenue Services (tax clearance certificate required); not being under any restriction from doing business with the public sector; and adherence to laws against corruption, fraud, and anti-competitive behavior (Competition Act). The supplier may be local or foreign, but local content and imported content definitions apply for pricing.
Compliance Requirements
Source: General Conditions of Contract- Inclusion of par 34 CIBD.pdf (TENDER)Tax Compliance: No contract shall be concluded with any bidder whose tax matters are not in order. Prior to award, the Department must be in possession of an original tax clearance certificate issued by SARS.
Anti-Corruption: Bidders must not engage in corrupt or fraudulent practices. The purchaser may terminate the contract and impose restrictions on suppliers found guilty of such practices.
Competition Compliance: Collusive bidding (bid rigging) is prohibited under Section 4(1)(b)(iii) of the Competition Act No. 89 of 1998. Bidders involved in restrictive practices may face bid invalidation, contract termination, or prohibition from public sector business for up to 10 years.
National Industrial Participation Programme: The NIP Programme administered by the Department of Trade and Industry applies to contracts subject to NIP obligations.
Contractual Terms
Source: General Conditions of Contract- Inclusion of par 34 CIBD.pdfContract Duration and Amendments: Contract duration and amendments are specified in the Special Conditions of Contract (SCC). No variation or modification of contract terms is permitted except by written amendment signed by all parties.
Performance Security: Within 30 days of contract award notification, the successful bidder must furnish performance security in the form of a bank guarantee, irrevocable letter of credit, or cashier's/certified cheque. Performance security is returned within 30 days of completing all contractual obligations including warranty.
Payment Terms: Payment is made within 30 days of invoice submission. Payment will be in South African Rand unless otherwise stipulated in SCC.
Penalties: Late delivery or performance incurs penalties calculated at the current prime interest rate per day of delay. The purchaser may also terminate the contract for default.
Termination for Default: The purchaser may terminate the contract if the supplier fails to deliver within specified timeframes, fails to perform other obligations, or engages in corrupt/fraudulent practices. Termination may result in procurement of substitute goods and liability for excess costs.
Termination for Insolvency: The purchaser may terminate immediately if the supplier becomes bankrupt or insolvent.
Force Majeure: The supplier is not liable for non-performance due to events beyond their control (acts of God, wars, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, freight embargoes). Written notification is required.
Dispute Resolution: Parties must attempt to resolve disputes through mutual consultation. If unresolved after 30 days, mediation may commence. If mediation fails, disputes are settled in South African courts.
Liability Limitations: Aggregate supplier liability is capped at the total contract price, excluding costs for repairing/replacing defective equipment. Suppliers are not liable for indirect or consequential losses.
Governing Law: The contract is governed by South African law. All correspondence must be in English.
Assignment and Subcontracts: The supplier cannot assign contractual obligations without prior written consent. All subcontracts must be disclosed to the purchaser in writing.
Special Conditions
Source: General Conditions of Contract- Inclusion of par 34 CIBD.pdf (TENDER)National Industrial Participation (NIP) Programme: The NIP Programme administered by the Department of Trade and Industry applies to all contracts subject to NIP obligations. Suppliers must comply with NIP requirements where applicable.
Anti-Collusive Bidding: Collusive bidding (bid rigging) between firms in a horizontal relationship is prohibited under Section 4(1)(b)(iii) of the Competition Act No. 89 of 1998. The purchaser may refer evidence of restrictive practices to the Competition Commission. If found guilty, the purchaser may invalidate bids, terminate contracts, restrict suppliers from public sector business for up to 10 years, and/or claim damages.
Performance Security Requirements: Within 30 days of contract award, the successful bidder must provide performance security in a form acceptable to the purchaser (bank guarantee, irrevocable letter of credit, or certified cheque). The security amount is specified in the SCC.
Inspection Rights: The purchaser reserves the right to inspect supplier premises and records during contract execution. All supplies are subject to inspection and testing, with costs borne by the supplier for non-compliant items.
Warranty: Goods supplied must be new, unused, and free from defects. Warranty period is 12 months after delivery/acceptance or 18 months after shipment, whichever is earlier, unless otherwise specified in SCC.
Description
Source: ViewTenderNoticePdf.pdfImportant Dates
Source: ViewTenderNoticePdf.pdf (TENDER)Briefing Session
Source: ViewTenderNoticePdf.pdf (TENDER)Contact Information
Source: ViewTenderNoticePdf.pdf (TENDER)Submission Guidelines
Source: ViewTenderNoticePdf.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation Criteria
Source: ViewTenderNoticePdf.pdf (TENDER)cidb contractor grading of 2EP or 2EB or higher required. No specific preferences stated (N/A).
Compliance Requirements
Source: ViewTenderNoticePdf.pdf (TENDER)Description
Source: Industrial Procurement – The Department of Trade Industry and Competition.pdfThe document does not contain a description of the repair of standby generator at Goedertouw Dam. It provides a general overview of the dtic's Industrial Procurement policy framework, which empowers the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition to designate industries, sectors, and sub-sectors for local production at specified minimum content thresholds. The designated sectors span across buses, textiles, steel products, pharmaceuticals, rail, furniture, electrical equipment, and construction materials.
Important Dates
Source: Industrial Procurement – The Department of Trade Industry and Competition.pdf (unknown)The document does not contain specific important dates for this tender. The date 7 December 2011 appearing in the source refers to when the PPPFA regulations came into effect, not a tender-related deadline. The actual closing date for this tender is 21 July 2026 at 11:00.
Contact Information
Source: Industrial Procurement – The Department of Trade Industry and Competition.pdf (unknown)The document provides dtic contacts for local content enquiries: Ms Cathrine Matidza, Director: Fleet Procurement, Tel: +27 (12) 394 5598, Email: [email protected]. Local content helpline: +27 (12) 394 1435. Local content complaints email: [email protected]. Note: These contacts are for the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition and may not be the relevant contacts for this Water and Sanitation tender.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Industrial Procurement – The Department of Trade Industry and Competition.pdf (unknown)The document provided does not contain specific submission guidelines for this tender. The source document is a general policy document from the dtic on industrial procurement and local content requirements, not the actual tender document for the repair of standby generator at Goedertouw Dam. Bidders should note that standard bidding documents SBD 6.2 or MBD 6.2 are required for local content declarations in designated sectors, to be completed in accordance with SABS approved standard SANS 1286:2017. Local content declaration annexures (C, D, and E) must also be submitted.
Returnable Documents
Source: Industrial Procurement – The Department of Trade Industry and Competition.pdf (unknown)The document indicates that standard bidding documents SBD 6.2 or MBD 6.2 must be submitted for designated sectors. These must be completed in line with SABS approved technical specification SANS 1286:2017 and the Guidance Document for the Calculation of Local Content. Required annexures: Annexure C (Local Content Declaration Summary Schedule), Annexure D (Imported Content Declaration Supporting Schedule to Annexure C), and Annexure E (Local Content Declaration Supporting Schedule to Annexure C). Templates available in PDF or XLS format.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Industrial Procurement – The Department of Trade Industry and Competition.pdf (unknown)Explicit eligibility criteria for the generator repair tender are not stated. The document implies that bidders must comply with local content regulations applicable to their industry/sector. If the tender involves components from a designated sector (e.g., pumps, valves, electrical cables, steel), the bidder must meet the stipulated minimum local content threshold for that item. Bidders must be prepared to submit the required local content declaration documents.
Technical Specifications
Source: Industrial Procurement – The Department of Trade Industry and Competition.pdf (unknown)The document does not contain technical specifications for the repair of standby generator at Goedertouw Dam. The source document lists industrial sectors with local content requirements including: Pumps and Medium Voltage Motors at 70% (with component fabrication at 100%), various steel products at 100%, plastic pipes at 100%, electrical cables at 90%, and rail permanent way at 90%. These are general policy thresholds, not specifications for this specific tender.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: Industrial Procurement – The Department of Trade Industry and Competition.pdfThe document does not specify experience or qualification requirements for this tender. It provides general information on local content thresholds for various industrial sectors including: Transformers (Class 0 at 90%, Class 1-2 at 70%, Class 3 at 45%, Class 4 at 10%), Working Vessels/Boats at 60%, Conveyance Pipes at 80-100%, and various component thresholds ranging from 10-100%.
Quality Management
Source: Industrial Procurement – The Department of Trade Industry and Competition.pdfThe document does not contain quality management requirements specific to this tender. General industrial procurement quality references include SABS approved standard SANS 1286:2017 for local content calculation and measurement. Component-level requirements mentioned for designated sectors include: Pumps and MV Motors require 100% local casting/frame fabrication, rotor core fabrication and winding, accessories, and full assembly and testing. Rail Permanent Way requires 100% local content for rails, rail joints, ballasts, ballastless systems, turnouts, railway sleepers, and rail fastenings. Assembly and testing of fully built units required at 100% local content.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Industrial Procurement – The Department of Trade Industry and Competition.pdf (unknown)The document outlines local content compliance requirements under the PPPFA. Designated sectors require specific minimum local content thresholds. Bidders must complete SBD 6.2 or MBD 6.2 declaration certificates in line with SANS 1286:2017. Supporting annexures required: Annexure C (Local Content Declaration Summary Schedule), Annexure D (Imported Content Declaration Supporting Schedule), and Annexure E (Local Content Declaration Supporting Schedule). Templates available in PDF or XLS format from National Treasury. The document references National Treasury Instruction on evaluation of bids based on minimum threshold for local production and content for Valve Products and Actuators.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: Industrial Procurement – The Department of Trade Industry and Competition.pdf (unknown)The document discusses B-BBEE in the context of local content requirements under the PPPFA. Designated sectors with 100% local content requirements include: Textile, Clothing, Leather and Footwear, Steel Power Pylons, Monopole Pylons, Steel Substation Structures, Powerline Hardware, Street Light Steel Poles, Steel Lattice Towers, School Furniture, Plastic Pipes (PVC, HDPE, PP, GRP), Wheely Bins, and various steel construction products. Sectors at 80% include Buses, Canned/Processed Vegetables, and Office Furniture. Bidders should ensure compliance with the relevant B-BBEE and local content requirements for their sector.
Section
Source: Industrial Procurement – The Department of Trade Industry and Competition.pdfThe document does not contain specific evaluation criteria for this tender. It provides general guidance that evaluation may be based on stipulated minimum thresholds for local production and content per Regulation 8(4) of the 2017 Preferential Procurement Regulations. National Treasury Instruction applies to Valve Products and Actuators evaluation. Bidders should consult the actual tender document for specific evaluation criteria.
Description
Source: guidelines for local content.pdfThis document provides guidelines for calculating local content of products (goods, services, works) as per SATS 1286:2011. It enables tenderers to keep an updated record for verification. The guideline consists of a written guideline and three declarations (C, D, E) that must be completed and used when preparing a tender.
Contact Information
Source: guidelines for local content.pdf (unknown){"name":null,"email":null,"phone":"+27 12 394 9500","department":"of Trade and Industry","address":"Private Bag X84, PRETORIA, 0001, the dti Campus, 77 Meintjies Street, Sunnyside, 0002, Tel: (012) 394 0000"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: guidelines for local content.pdf (unknown)Returnable Documents: Annexure C (Local Content Declaration – Summary Schedule) must be submitted with the tender by the closing date and time. The Tender Authority reserves the right to also request Declarations D and E. If successful, you must continuously update Declarations C, D and E with actual values for the contract duration.
Returnable Documents
Source: guidelines for local content.pdf (unknown)a written guideline; and three declarations that must be completed: Declaration C: “Local Content Declaration – Summary Schedule” (see Annexure C); Declaration D: “Imported Content Declaration – Supporting Schedule to Annex C” (see Annexure D); and Declaration E: “Local Content Declaration – Supporting Schedule to Annex C” (see Annexure E).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: guidelines for local content.pdf (unknown)General
Local Content
Technical
Technical Specifications
Source: guidelines for local content.pdf (unknown)This is a guideline for calculating local content as per SATS 1286:2011. You must:
Quality Management
Source: guidelines for local content.pdfWhen calculating imported content, you must include payments for imported services such as project management, design, testing, marketing, and royalty/lease payments related to the tender.
Pricing Schedule
Source: guidelines for local content.pdf (unknown)Pricing for local content calculation includes:
Financial Requirements
Source: guidelines for local content.pdf (unknown)Financial calculations for local content must include:
Compliance Requirements
Source: guidelines for local content.pdf (unknown)Local content compliance is governed by SATS 1286:2011. Key requirements:
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: guidelines for local content.pdf (unknown)Local content calculation and compliance are central to this tender. You must:
Contractual Terms
Source: guidelines for local content.pdfIf the tender is successful, you must continuously update the local content declarations (C, D, E) with actual values for the duration of the contract.
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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