Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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.
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
MIDMAR DAM - HOWICK - HOWICK - 3290
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
06 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-161313
This tender, issued by the department of water and sanitation, seeks the supply and delivery of tools for operations at midmar dam in the eastern region. IT is a request for quotation (RFQ) targeting suppliers capable of providing compliant, high-quality tools under south african procurement regulations.
Date & Time
Thursday, 23 July 2026 - 11:00
Venue
null
Categories
Request for Quotation
MIDMAR DAM - HOWICK - HOWICK - 3290
06 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
23 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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General Conditions of Contract- Inclusion of par 34 CIBD.pdf
The tender is for the supply and delivery of tools to the Operations Eastern: Midmar Dam, issued by the Water and Sanitation department under the National Treasury of South Africa. The contract is governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) July 2010, which outlines the rights, obligations, and legal framework for procurement, delivery, compliance, and dispute resolution. The closing date for submissions is July 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM UTC.
Median Estimate
R 171 254
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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Description
Source: WTE-2614ES.pdf (TENDER)WTE-2614ES supply and delivery of tools in the operations eastern
Important Dates
Source: WTE-2614ES.pdf (TENDER){"closingDate":"23 JULY 2026","closingTime":"11:00","briefingSession":"{\"date\":null,\"time\":null,\"venue\":\"ion purposes\",\"is_compulsory\":false}"}
Contact Information
Source: WTE-2614ES.pdf (TENDER){"name":"Mr M. Mthanda","email":"[email protected]","phone":"033 239 1212","department":"OF WATER AND SANITATION","address":"box will"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: WTE-2614ES.pdf (TENDER)Returnable Documents: *Please do not address your parcel to an official if you are making use of a delivery company., C2.2 BILL OF QUANTITIES C2.2
Returnable Documents
Source: WTE-2614ES.pdf (TENDER)SUBMIT BID DOCUMENTS TO: POSTAL ADDRESS: OR TO BE DEPOSITED IN: DEPT OF WATER AND SANITATION DEPT OF WATER AND SANITATION SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OFFICE THE BID BOX AT THE ENTRANCE PRIVATE BAG X 24 GATE OF MIDMAR DAM HOWICK, 3290 R103 PROSPECT ROAD MIDMAR DAM HOWICK, 3290 *Please do not address your parcel to an official if you are making use of a delivery company. Clearly state: Tender Box BIDDER: (Company Address OR Stamp)
Evaluation Criteria
Source: WTE-2614ES.pdf (TENDER)General
Compliance
Specific Goals
Women Ownership
5 points (pro-rata ownership by women).
Technical Specifications
Source: WTE-2614ES.pdf (TENDER)1 Electrician’s toolkit in 1
backpack that is designed environments
to secure tools
What's in the bag -
Screwdriver Set with Neon Voltage
Tester
150mm
10mm2
(Blade length 60mm)
460(H) x 380(W) x 210(D)
Page | ii
2 AC/DC Clamp Meter, 600A 1
dc, Max Current 600A ac
CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 with fixed jaws
V
optional iFlex flexible current probe
measurement
measurement
inrush recording
rating
interface with other accessories
noisy environments
Supplied with Soft carry case, 2 x AA
alkaline batteries and instructions
3 Phase Rotation Tester 1
Cat III/600 v cat iv
between 0°C and 40°C
40°C
4 Rechargeable torch 1
battery
Page | iii
5 Thermal Camera/scanner 1
30°C / 100 mK
±2 %
temperature and emissivity
80%
Thermal camera
6 Megger Insulation tester 1
Measurement 20TΩ
+50°C
Type G - British 3-pin
Page | iv
7 Leather arc flash 2
protective gloves
1.2mm, shirred.
split cow leather 0.8 to 1.0mm leather
continuous pull 380g per pair
Resistance
heat.
provides flexibility, comfort and
excellent insulation.
maintenance & repairs of high voltage
equipment.
8 HV Proximity tester 1
Audible indication
500kV
En 61000-4-2, en 61000-4-3, en
61000-4-8
9 Portable earths 1
copper with yellow insulation with snap
on clamps both sides.
16mm2 flexible copper yellow insulated
with snap on clamps one side and earth
clamps on the other side.
16mm2 flexible copper yellow insulated
with earth clamps on both sides.
Page | v
10 Corona Discharge tester 1
frequency 40kHz
1 meter distance
distance, 6% and more at 8 meters
distance
100 to 300 pC)
component rate
pressure
rate
pointer (Laser pointer light intensity
Class 2 JIS C6802, Class 2 IEC 6825-
1)
Display of measured wave and FFT
spectrum
component rate and converted value in
acoustic pressure:
Top10:
mini B socket)
battery (over 8 hours continuous use)
98 mm
batteries)
10-85%RH (non-condensing)
AA batteries, USB cable, Software
(Win XP & 7) (CD) (MK-9804),
Earphone, Strap, Instruction manual,
Inspection sheet
Soft case (MK-9702), Reference
oscillator (MP-161)
Page | vi
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Pricing Schedule
Source: WTE-2614ES.pdf (TENDER)Bid number: WTE-2614ES Closing date: 23 JULY 2026 Closing Time 11:00 OFFER TO BE VALID FOR 120 DAYS FROM THE CLOSING DATE OF BID. ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION OF GOODS UNIT PRICE BID PRICE (To be NO. (To be filled filled by the bidder) by the bidder) 1 1 Electrician’s toolkit in backpack that is designed to secure tools. 2 1 AC/DC Clamp Meter, 600A dc, Max Current 600A ac CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V 3 1 Phase Rotation Tester 4 1 Rechargeable torch 5 1 Thermal Camera/scanner 6 1 Megger Insulation tester 7 2 Leather arc flash protective gloves 8 1 HV Proximity tester 9 1 Portable earths 10 1 Corona Discharge tester SUB-TOTAL (VAT EXCL) 15% VAT
Compliance Requirements
Source: WTE-2614ES.pdf (TENDER)valid Tax Clearance Certificate issued by the South African
Tax Compliance status PIN Active registration with Company Intellectual Property Commission (to be verified
Tax compliance status
Tax compliance requirements
Tax compliance status (tcs) pin may be made via e-filing through the SARS website
Tcs pin is available but the bidder is registered on the central supplier database (csd), a csd
CSD report
CSD Reports (comprehensive)
Csd number
Csd number must be provided
Central Supplier Database
Central supplier database (csd), a csd
C2.2 Bill of quantities c2.2
Should you require any further information in this regard, please do not hesitate to contact
SBD3.1 Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices
SBD4 Declaration of Interest
B: Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
2: An original valid Tax Clearance Certificate issued by the South African
3: Certified copies of Identity Documents of shareholders
7: CSD Reports (comprehensive)
VAT registration
If the answer is “NO” to all of the above, then IT is not a requirement to register for a tax compliance status
B-BBEE Minimum Level: 1
Points Allocation: 80 points
B-BBEE Details: ity tester 1
9 Portable earths 1
10 Corona Discharge tester 1
Phase 3: administrative compliance
Bidders are required to comply with the following listed below:
No Criteria Yes No
1 Companies must be registered with National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database
must submit CSD report. Provide MAAA number on SBD1
2 Tax compliant with SARS (to be verified through CSD and SARS). Attach Tax
Compliance status PIN Active registration with Company Intellectual Property Commission (to be verified
through CSD and CIPC).
Attach copy of Bidder’s CIPC / CIPRO certificate.
4 A valid copy of B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or a valid original sworn
affidavit (failure to submit, the Bidder will forfeit the relevant points allocated for B-
BBEE under specific goals)
5 Initial and sign Tender data section (T1 & T2) and all required documents to be
submitted with tender.
Initial each page of section C1, C2 and C3 and sign where required.
6 Letter of appointment of duly authorized person to sign bid. Proof of such authority must
be submitted with the bid.
If by an individual, must be signed by that individual or by someone on his behalf
duly authorised thereto and proof of such authority must be produced.
If the bid is by a Company, it must be signed by a person duly authorised thereto by
a Resolution of a Board of Directors a copy of which Resolution, duly certified by the
Chairman of the Company is to be submitted with the bid.
7 Complete, sign, submit SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1
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Phase 4: price and specific goals
The 80/20-point system will be used in evaluating all proposals.
Evaluation element Weighting (Points)
Specific goals 20
Price 80
Total 100
Price
A maximum of 80 points are allocated for price on the following basis
Pt −
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: WTE-2614ES.pdf (TENDER)Preference Point System (Specific Goals) Women 5 People with disability 5 Youth (35 and below) 5 Location of enterprise (Province) 2 B-BBEE status level contributors from level 1 to 2 which 3 are QSE or EME Total points for SPECIFIC GOALS 20
Contractual Terms
Source: WTE-2614ES.pdf1 Companies must be registered with National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database
must submit CSD report. Provide MAAA number on SBD1
2 Tax compliant with SARS (to be verified through CSD and SARS). Attach Tax
Compliance status PIN Active registration with Company Intellectual Property Commission (to be verified
through CSD and CIPC).
Attach copy of Bidder’s CIPC / CIPRO certificate.
(VAT incl)
Note: All delivery costs must be included in the bid price, for delivery at the prescribed
destination.
unemployment insurance fund contributions and skills development levies.
Page | 13
Sbd4
Bidder’s disclosure
Special Conditions
Source: WTE-2614ES.pdf (TENDER)(c) No alterations, omissions or additions shall be made to this document, but should it be deemed necessary to do so, the Bidder is at liberty to qualify his bid. (d) All Bidders shall be deemed to have waived, renounced and abandoned any conditions printed or written upon any stationery used by them for the purpose of or in connection with the submission of bids which are in conflict with the conditions laid down in this document. (e) Each page of the completed document that will be submitted should be initialled by the Bidder at the bottom of the page.
Requirements
Source: WTE-2614ES.pdf (TENDER)authorised thereto and proof of such authority must be produced. If the bid is by a Company, it must be signed by a person duly authorised thereto by a Resolution of a Board of Directors a copy of which Resolution, duly certified by the Chairman of the Company is to be submitted with the bid. The successful bidder will be required to submit a “Letter from the manufacturer” confirming the supply arrangement within 14 days after the approval of the bid.
Section
Source: WTE-2614ES.pdfT1.2 Evaluation criteria t1.2
T1.2 Evaluation criteria
80/20 preference points system as prescribed in the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act
(PPPFA, Act . The lowest acceptable bid will score 80 points for price and a maximum of 20
points will be awarded for the specific goals. Maximum of 100 points will be scored for functionality
(quality).
be disqualified from further evaluation.
affidavit (failure to submit, the Bidder will forfeit the relevant points allocated for B
BBEE under specific goals)
states that, if it is unclear whether the 80/20 preference point system applies, an organ
(a) an invitation for tender for income-generating contracts, that either the 80/20
preference point system will apply and that the highest acceptable tender will be
used to determine the applicable preference point system; or
(b) any other invitation for tender, that either the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point
the applicable preference point system, then the organ of state must indicate the
points allocated for specific goals for both the 90/10 and 80/20 preference point
Table 1: Specific goals for the tender and points claimed are indicated per the table
(Note to organs of state: Where either the 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system is
applicable, corresponding points must also be indicated as such.
Note to tenderers: The tenderer must indicate how they claim points for each
preference point system.)
Number of points Number of points
The specific goals allocated points in
(80/20 system) (80/20 system) terms of this tender
certify that the points claimed, based on the specific goals as advised in the tender,
These 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.
WTE-2614ES.pdf
The tender titled 'SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF TOOLS IN THE OPERATIONS EASTERN: MIDMAR DAM' is issued by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) for the procurement of specialized electrical and safety tools. The closing date for submissions is 23 July 2026 at 11:00 GMT. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the specified tender box or postal address. The evaluation follows the 80/20 Preferential Procurement Regulations, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals (e.g., B-BBEE, women/youth/disability ownership, and local enterprise).
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Organization
Water and SanitationContact Person
MVELO MTHANDA
Phone
033-239-1299
[email protected]
Address
MIDMAR DAM - HOWICK - HOWICK - 3290
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
2
Last checked
06 Jul 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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The DWS manages South Africa's water resources, infrastructure, and sanitation policy and services.
Key Personnel
Disability Ownership
5 points (pro-rata ownership by persons with disabilities).
Youth Ownership
5 points (pro-rata ownership by youth under 35).
Local Enterprise
2 points (if bidder is based in the project province, KwaZulu-Natal).
Bbee Level
3 points (for B-BBEE Level 1 or 2 contributors that are QSE or EME).
Description
Source: General Conditions of Contract- Inclusion of par 34 CIBD.pdfSubmission Guidelines
Source: General Conditions of Contract- Inclusion of par 34 CIBD.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation Criteria
Source: General Conditions of Contract- Inclusion of par 34 CIBD.pdf (TENDER)General
Financial
Technical
Ethical
Technical Specifications
Source: General Conditions of Contract- Inclusion of par 34 CIBD.pdf (TENDER)Financial Requirements
Source: General Conditions of Contract- Inclusion of par 34 CIBD.pdf (TENDER)Compliance Requirements
Source: General Conditions of Contract- Inclusion of par 34 CIBD.pdf (TENDER)Contractual Terms
Source: General Conditions of Contract- Inclusion of par 34 CIBD.pdfSets 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.
Data conflicts
None detected
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