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Summary
The winnie madikizela mandela local municipality is inviting qualified service providers to supply, install and commission an auto‑recloser for its electricity distribution network. Bidders must submit a complete electronic bid by 12:00 on 18 february 2026, complying with all mandatory documentation and evaluation criteria.
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Award analysis coverage
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technical scope
14 sourced criteria
financial capacity
4 sourced criteria
pricing
1 sourced criteria
compliance returnables
23 sourced criteria
evaluation
9 sourced criteria
experience
Source analysis requires completion or review
personnel
1 sourced criteria
equipment capacity
7 sourced criteria
delivery contract
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equity registrations
4 sourced criteria
What the buyer was looking for
1Mandatory requirement
All work shall be complete and operational, except as specifically excluded and shall include all necessary
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for YG SOLUTIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
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Important Dates
Source: AUTO RECLOSER SECTION BREAKER - TENDER DOCUMENT-UPDATED_.pdf
Published date: 30 January 2026
Closing date & time: 18 February 2026 at 12:00 (noon)
No clarification meeting is scheduled (Clarification meeting: No)
Live briefing will be conducted on the municipality’s Facebook page (date/time not specified).
Contact Information
Source: AUTO RECLOSER SECTION BREAKER - TENDER DOCUMENT-UPDATED_.pdf
Municipality address: Engineering Services Department, 51 Main Street, Bizana, 4800.
Submission Guidelines
Source: AUTO RECLOSER SECTION BREAKER - TENDER DOCUMENT-UPDATED_.pdf
All bids must be emailed to [email protected] – no couriered, faxed, or handwritten submissions will be accepted.
Bids must be received no later than 12:00 on 18 February 2026 (closing time stated as 12h00).
Use the official Municipal Bidding Document (MBD) forms provided; do not re‑type the forms.
Mandatory returnable documents (failure to include any will render the bid non‑responsive):
Tax Clearance Certificate (SARS PIN print‑out)
Proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) or CSD number
Company registration/CIPC document (must be ≤ 6 months old)
Certified B‑BBEE certificate (or consolidated B‑BBEE for joint ventures)
Signed joint‑venture agreement where applicable
Certified ID copies of directors/owners
Signed declaration that there are no undisputed municipal service commitments overdue > 30 days
All MBD forms fully completed and signed
Bids must be clearly marked with the project name and reference number.
Disqualification risks: late submission, incomplete forms, missing mandatory documents, not being registered on CSD, or having overdue municipal payments.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: AUTO RECLOSER SECTION BREAKER - TENDER DOCUMENT-UPDATED_.pdf
Pre‑qualification stage: total of 100 points; bidders must achieve at least 60 % to advance to the second stage.
Functional assessment stage: minimum score of 70 % required to proceed.
Scoring breakdown (as per bid qualification table):
Experience – up to 50 points (based on number of completed contracts and proof documents)
Proof of Eskom accredited/registered contractor – 25 points
Personnel – up to 25 points (project manager qualifications, site foreman, safety officer, licences)
Methodology – up to 25 points (scope, quality management, risk management, communication, delivery period)
Preference points may be claimed under the Preferential Procurement Regulations (specific goals such as local content, B‑BBEE, etc.) but must be supported by required documentation.
The municipality reserves the right to award the contract in whole or in part and is not obliged to accept the lowest bid.
Technical Specifications
Source: AUTO RECLOSER SECTION BREAKER - TENDER DOCUMENT-UPDATED_.pdf
Scope: Supply, install and commission an auto‑recloser for municipal electricity distribution.
Deliverables include:
Fabrication, shop assembly and factory testing of the auto‑recloser.
All accessories, special tools and equipment required for operation and maintenance.
Packaging and shipment of the equipment to the site.\n- Installation, connection to the existing network and full commissioning to ensure the unit is fully functional.
Compliance with coastal operating environment requirements and relevant South African electricity distribution standards.
Provision of all necessary auxiliary work, minor parts and miscellaneous items required for complete operation.
Submission of a written contract form (MBD7) upon award.
Financial Requirements
Source: AUTO RECLOSER SECTION BREAKER - TENDER DOCUMENT-UPDATED_.pdf
Prices must be firm, inclusive of VAT for VAT‑registered vendors.
No specific bid bond or guarantee is mentioned in the tender documents.
Bidders must submit the pricing on the official MBD forms; all other mandatory documents (tax clearance, CSD registration, B‑BBEE certificate, etc.) must accompany the price schedule.
Payment terms will be governed by the municipality’s standard supply‑chain management policy (not detailed in the excerpt).
Compliance Requirements
Source: AUTO RECLOSER SECTION BREAKER - TENDER DOCUMENT-UPDATED_.pdf
Tax compliance: SARS Tax Clearance (PIN) or Tax Compliance Status (TCS) certificate; if no TCS, provide CSD number.
Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration is mandatory.
Company registration/CIPC documents (≤ 6 months old).
Certified B‑BBEE certificate or consolidated B‑BBEE for joint ventures.
Proof of no undisputed municipal service commitments overdue > 30 days.
Estimated CIDB contractor grading: 2 EP or higher.
All certified copies of documents must be ≤ 6 months old.
No persons in the service of the state may submit bids; related disclosures required.
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
2Inferred operational need
auxiliary work, accessories and the incorporation of all miscellaneous material, minor parts and other such
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for YG SOLUTIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
9Inferred operational need
Submit the bid electronically to [email protected] by 12:00 on 18 Feb 2026, using the official MBD forms and clearly marking the project name and reference number.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for YG SOLUTIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
10Mandatory requirement
No persons in the service of the state may bid, and all required disclosures and declarations must be completed.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for YG SOLUTIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
11Inferred operational need
Scope: Supply, install and commission an auto‑recloser for municipal electricity distribution.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records YG SOLUTIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 601830.8 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
17Mandatory requirement
Bidders must submit the pricing on the official MBD forms; all other mandatory documents (tax clearance, CSD registration, B‑BBEE certificate, etc.) must accompany the price schedule.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for YG SOLUTIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
19Mandatory requirement
Disqualification risks: late submission, incomplete forms, missing mandatory documents, not being registered on CSD, or having overdue municipal payments.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records YG SOLUTIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 601830.8 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
21Mandatory requirement
Provide all mandatory documents (SARS tax clearance, CSD registration, recent company registration, certified B‑BBEE certificate, ID copies of directors, signed JV agreement if applicable, and declaration of no overdue municipal commitments).
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for YG SOLUTIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
22Mandatory requirement
All bids must be emailed to [email protected] – no couriered, faxed, or handwritten submissions will be accepted.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for YG SOLUTIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
43Scored criterion
Meet the pre‑qualification scoring: at least 60 % overall (minimum 70 % in the functional assessment) with points awarded for experience, Eskom accreditation, personnel qualifications and methodology.
Threshold: at least 60 % overall (minimum 70 % in the functional assessment) wit
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for YG SOLUTIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
44Scored criterion
Pre‑qualification stage: total of 100 points; bidders must achieve at least 60 % to advance to the second stage.
Threshold: at least 60 % to advance to the second stage
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for YG SOLUTIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
59Inferred operational need
Packaging and shipment of the equipment to the site.\n- Installation, connection to the existing network and full commissioning to ensure the unit is fully functional.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for YG SOLUTIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
60Mandatory requirement
Prices must be firm and inclusive of VAT; bidders must be CIDB‑graded 2 EP or higher and registered on the Central Supplier Database.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for YG SOLUTIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
61Mandatory requirement
Preference points for local content and B‑BBEE may be claimed but must be supported by the required documentation.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for YG SOLUTIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
62Scored criterion
Preference points may be claimed under the Preferential Procurement Regulations (specific goals such as local content, B‑BBEE, etc.) but must be supported by required documentation.
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.