Appointment of service provider(s) into a framework agreement for the repairs, maintenance and technical support for standby generators and control panels at various SENTECH transmitter sites, on an “as and when required” basis for the period of three (3) years.
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Summary
SENTECH soc ltd seeks to appoint service provider(s) into a 3-year framework agreement for repairs, maintenance, and technical support of standby generators and control panels at its transmitter sites across south africa. Work will be allocated on an 'as-and-when-required' basis, with NO guaranteed volume, and is critical to maintaining 99.8% Service availability for sentech’s broadcasting infrastructure.
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Description
Source: BID PACK 2.zip
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technical scope
6 sourced criteria
financial capacity
10 sourced criteria
pricing
1 sourced criteria
compliance returnables
11 sourced criteria
evaluation
10 sourced criteria
experience
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personnel
2 sourced criteria
equipment capacity
2 sourced criteria
delivery contract
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equity registrations
4 sourced criteria
What the buyer was looking for
1Mandatory requirement
Mandatory criteria: Proof of operational presence in selected provinces, valid COIDA/FEM/RMA letter, and CVs/licences for diesel mechanics (QCTO), electricians (wireman’s licence), and programmers (generator controller expertise).
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
The linked award records ADIMARE TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1 ZAR.
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Appointment of Service Provider(s) into a Framework Agreement to provide repairs, maintenance and technical support for standby generators and control panels at Sentech transmitter sites on an as‑and‑when‑required basis for three years.
Important Dates
Source: BID PACK 2.zip (RFQ)
Closing date and time: 11 June 2026, 12:00 PM (as stated on SBD 1).
Non‑compulsory briefing session: 28 May 2026, 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams (attendance required only if the bidder wishes to participate; request attendance via [email protected] by 27 May 2026).
No other dates (site visits, clarification deadline) are specified in the document.
Contact Information
Source: BID PACK 2.zip (RFQ)
Supply Chain Management – Head of Supply Chain Management, Sentech SOC Ltd
Address: Sender Technology Park, Radiokop Ext 3, Honeydew, Johannesburg
Submit two sealed envelopes (Envelope 1 – Technical Proposal, Envelope 2 – Financial Proposal) as instructed in SBD 1.
Envelope 1 must contain the original technical documents plus a soft‑copy PDF on a USB/CD.
Envelope 2 must contain the original financial proposal, pricing schedule and a soft‑copy PDF.
Both envelopes must be placed together in a single sealed container addressed to the Head of Supply Chain Management, Sentech SOC Ltd, Sender Technology Park, Radiokop Ext 3, Honeydew, Johannesburg.
All returnable documents listed in the “List of Returnable Documents” (e.g. completed SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 5.1, valid tax clearance certificate, B‑B‑BEE certificate, CIDB registration where applicable, board resolutions, etc.) must be signed, stamped and initialed.
Use black ink only; any corrections must be initialed – no correction fluid is allowed.
All correspondence must be in English.
Late submissions, combined technical‑financial envelopes, or missing returnable documents will result in automatic disqualification.
The bid is valid for 90 days; extensions must be requested in writing before expiry.
The bidder bears all costs of preparing and submitting the bid.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: BID PACK 2.zip (RFQ)
Stage 1 – Administrative Responsiveness – Verify that all returnable documents are complete, signed and initialed.
Stage 2 – Technical Evaluation –
Mandatory Criteria (proof of residence, good standing letter, qualified staff CVs, licences).
Functional Criteria – total of 85 points; bidders must achieve at least 60 points. Points are awarded for overall experience, number of similar projects, and specific experience of diesel mechanics, electricians, programmers and control‑panel technicians.
Stage 3 – Risk Assessment – Sentech may conduct background checks, PEP/adverse‑media screening and may request a site visit.
Price & Preference Scoring – 80/20 or 90/10 weighting (price / preference). Preference points are awarded based on B‑B‑BEE ownership percentages (race, gender, disability).
Award Decision – Sentech may award one or more suppliers, none, or cancel the tender at its sole discretion.
Automatic Disqualification – Failure to submit a financial proposal or involvement in corruption, fraud or collusion.
Technical Specifications
Source: BID PACK 2.zip (RFQ)
Scope: Repairs, maintenance and technical support for standby generators and control panels at Sentech transmitter sites on an “as‑and‑when‑required” basis for 3 years.
Services include preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, corrective repairs, provision of spare parts, issuance of test/inspection reports and a 30‑day warranty on repairs.
Response times: 4–8 hours from receipt of a call‑off request (normal hours), same for weekends/public holidays; 2–3 hours on‑site investigation, 4–8 hours travel (subject to distance).
Personnel must be qualified – diesel mechanic (QCTO trade certificate), electrician (registered wireman’s licence), programmer (relevant certification) and must wear appropriate PPE.
All work must be supervised, comply with OHS legislation and be performed with the bidder’s own tools and equipment.
Detailed list of generators and control panels (capacity, make, location) is provided in Annexure A.
Service reports, fault reports and certificates of compliance must be submitted within three days of completion.
Financial Requirements
Source: BID PACK 2.zip (RFQ)
Two‑envelope system: Envelope 1 – Technical (no financial data); Envelope 2 – Financial (pricing schedule, rates, BOQ if applicable).
Pricing model: hourly rates for diesel mechanic, electrician, programmer; call‑out fees (0‑50 km, 51‑200 km, >200 km); travel rate per kilometre (AA/National); parts supplied at cost plus 10‑15 % OEM‑approved markup; all rates are inclusive of overheads, tools, PPE and administration.
Prices are valid for 30 days from quotation; quotations are valid for 90 days overall.
Payment: to the supplier’s bank account within 30 days of receipt of a compliant invoice, subject to Sentech’s satisfaction with performance.
Performance security/bid bond: as specified in the Special Conditions of Contract (form of bank guarantee or irrevocable LC).
Invoicing: must include invoice, delivery note, fault/maintenance report; variations require prior written approval; travel claims limited to appointed province unless approved.
Compliance Requirements
Source: BID PACK 2.zip (RFQ)
Tax compliance: submit a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or, if unavailable, a CSD number.
B‑B‑BEE: provide a current B‑B‑BEE certificate; Sentech will award preference points based on black ownership, women ownership and disability ownership.
CIDB registration: include CIDB registration number where applicable.
Staff qualifications: submit CVs and licences for diesel mechanics, electricians and programmers as per mandatory criteria.
No participation by persons in the service of the State or companies with directors who are such persons.
All documents must be signed and stamped by an authorised signatory (board resolution).
Section
Source: BID PACK 2.zip
See the main “Evaluation Criteria” section for the full 80/20 scoring methodology, mandatory and functional criteria, risk assessment and preference point allocation.
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.
2Inferred operational need
Response times: 4-8 hours for call-offs (including weekends/holidays), 2-3 hours on-site investigation, and 4-8 hours travel (distance-dependent).
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
The linked award records ADIMARE TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1 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.
3Inferred operational need
Appointment of Service Provider(s) into a Framework Agreement to provide repairs, maintenance and technical support for standby generators and control panels at Sentech transmitter sites on an as‑and‑when‑required basis for three years.
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.
The linked award records ADIMARE TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1 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.
4Inferred operational need
Scope: Repairs, maintenance and technical support for standby generators and control panels at Sentech transmitter sites on an “as‑and‑when‑required” basis for 3 years.
Threshold: 3 years
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 ADIMARE TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1 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.
5Inferred operational need
Services include preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, corrective repairs, provision of spare parts, issuance of test/inspection reports and a 30‑day warranty on repairs.
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 ADIMARE TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1 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.
6Inferred operational need
Response times: 4–8 hours from receipt of a call‑off request (normal hours), same for weekends/public holidays; 2–3 hours on‑site investigation, 4–8 hours travel (subject to distance).
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 ADIMARE TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1 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.
12Inferred operational need
Pricing model: hourly rates for diesel mechanic, electrician, programmer; call‑out fees (0‑50 km, 51‑200 km, >200 km); travel rate per kilometre (AA/National); parts supplied at cost plus 10‑15 % OEM‑approved markup; all rates are inclusive of overheads, tools, PPE and administration.
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 ADIMARE TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1 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.
16Mandatory requirement
Invoicing: must include invoice, delivery note, fault/maintenance report; variations require prior written approval; travel claims limited to appointed province unless approved.
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 ADIMARE TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1 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.
17Inferred operational need
Pricing: Provide hourly rates, call-out fees (distance-based), travel rates (AA/National), and parts markup (10-15% OEM-approved). Quotations valid for 30 days; bid valid for 90 days.
Threshold: 30 days
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
The linked award records ADIMARE TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1 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.
18Mandatory requirement
Work must be supervised, use bidder’s own tools, and comply with OHS regulations. Submit reports/certificates within 3 days of completion.
Threshold: 3 days
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
The linked award records ADIMARE TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1 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.
19Mandatory requirement
Envelope 1 must contain the original technical documents plus a soft‑copy PDF on a USB/CD.
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 ADIMARE TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1 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.
20Mandatory requirement
Both envelopes must be placed together in a single sealed container addressed to the Head of Supply Chain Management, Sentech SOC Ltd, Sender Technology Park, Radiokop Ext 3, Honeydew, Johannesburg.
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 ADIMARE TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1 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.
29Inferred operational need
Functional evaluation: Score ≥60/85 points based on company experience, similar projects, and staff qualifications.
Threshold: 85 points
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
The linked award records ADIMARE TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1 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.
30Mandatory requirementConflicting classification
See the main “Evaluation Criteria” section for the full 80/20 scoring methodology, mandatory and functional criteria, risk assessment and preference point allocation.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
The linked award records ADIMARE TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Conflicting evidence
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
Relevant records disagree; review the cited sources and dates.
34Scored criterion
*Functional Criteria* – total of 85 points; bidders must achieve at least 60 points. Points are awarded for overall experience, number of similar projects, and specific experience of diesel mechanics, electricians, programmers and control‑panel technicians.
Threshold: at least 60 points
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.
The linked award records ADIMARE TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1 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.
38Inferred operational need
B‑B‑BEE: provide a current B‑B‑BEE certificate; Sentech will award preference points based on black ownership, women ownership and disability ownership.
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 ADIMARE TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1 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.
43Inferred operational need
Submit two sealed envelopes (Technical + Financial) with all returnable documents (SBD forms, tax clearance, B-BBEE certificate, board resolutions) by 11 June 2026, 12:00 PM. Late or combined submissions are disqualified.
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
The linked award records ADIMARE TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1 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.
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
The linked award records ADIMARE TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1 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.
45Mandatory requirement
All returnable documents listed in the “List of Returnable Documents” (e.g. completed SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 5.1, valid tax clearance certificate, B‑B‑BEE certificate, CIDB registration where applicable, board resolutions, etc.) must be signed, stamped and initialed.
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 ADIMARE TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1 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.
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