Bergrivier municipality is requesting quotations from experienced suppliers for the supply and delivery of portable high-pressure breathing air compressors to support diving operations, with a contract period until 30 june 2027. The compressors must be capable of charging cylinders to 300 bar and meet strict technical and safety specifications. This opportunity is open to registered importers, manufacturers, or suppliers who can demonstrate relevant experience and have a workshop within 200 km of piketberg.
Key Requirements
Submit a sealed quotation clearly marked with the reference number and title, deposited in the tender box at 13 Church Street, Piketberg, before 12:00 on 13 August 2026. Late, faxed, or emailed bids are not accepted.
Provide a fixed-price quotation valid for 120 days, inclusive of VAT, with a completed pricing schedule (MBD 3.2) showing unit prices for the compressor and maintenance/service.
Include a Tax Compliance Status Pin or CSD registration number, and an originally certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit to qualify for preference points.
Demonstrate that the offered equipment meets SANS 347 standards and submit a detailed product datasheet; only importers, manufacturers, or registered suppliers of breathing air compressors may bid.
Prove a functional workshop within 200 km of Piketberg and provide at least three contactable references with letters of recommendation (not older than two years) for similar work in the last five years.
Complete and attach all mandatory returnable documents: MBD 1, MBD 4, MBD 6.1, MBD 7.1, MBD 8, MBD 9, MBD 10, the checklist (BM 1), and a recent municipal account for the company and directors.
Deliver the compressors within three weeks of receiving an official order, noting that a penalty of R1,000 per day applies for late delivery.
Professional Services & Consulting Industry Profile
Regulatory Bodies
SAGCSAICA
Tenders in this industry often require registration with these bodies.
Typical Documents
5 items
Company Registration (CIPC)
Tax Clearance Certificate
B-BBEE Certificate
CSD Registration
Company Profile
Recommended Certifications
Having these can improve your winning chances: CA(SA) - Chartered Accountant, PMI-PMP (Project Management Professional), Prince2 Practitioner, Six Sigma Certification
Document read. The full tender notice and its supporting documents are read end-to-end. Key sections, requirements, dates, and contact details are identified and pulled into a working summary you can act on.
Compliance review. The working summary is checked against South African procurement standards — PFMA, PPPFA, B-BBEE, CIDB, local content, and preferential procurement — so nothing critical is missed before you start your bid response.
Procurement Rules & Compliance ContextThis tender may be governed by South African public procurement rules covering fairness, transparency, preferential procurement, anti-corruption, administrative justice and access to information.
7 rules
These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
Core procurement rules
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
7
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
high
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Section 217
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
high
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
Not sure if your business is ready for this tender? Check CSD, CIDB, and B-BBEE requirements, run a readiness assessment, and move from opportunity to submission.
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
Bid-ready summary. The submission guidelines, evaluation criteria, technical, financial, and compliance sections are refined into professional, easy-to-scan prose. This is the final version you can rely on when preparing your bid or briefing your team.
We refine every tender document through these stages so you can brief your team and prepare your bid with confidence. Anything marked as "in progress" will be upgraded automatically — no action required from you.
Document read
Compliance review
Bid-ready summary
Supply and delivery of portable high-pressure breathing air compressors for Bergrivier Municipality until 30 June 2027. The compressors are for charging air diving / breathing apparatus sets and storage cylinders with breathing air to support diving operations.
Submit a sealed envelope clearly marked: "Quotation 8/2/30-2026 / MN164-2026: Supply and delivery of breathing air compressors for Bergrivier Municipality until 30 June 2027".
Deposit in the tender box at Municipal Offices, 13 Church Street, Piketberg before 12:00 on Thursday, 13 August 2026.
Bids addressed to any municipal official in their personal capacity will be disqualified.
It is the bidder's responsibility to ensure courier companies place the bid in the tender box; the municipality is not liable for courier failures.
Late, incomplete, faxed, or emailed quotations will not be accepted.
Proof of dispatch is not proof of receipt.
Quotations must be valid and binding for 120 days after closing date.
Required returnable documents include: completed pricing schedule (MBD 1), Declaration of Interests (MBD), Contract form (MBD 4), Declaration of past SCM practices (MBD), Certificate of independent proposal determination (MBD 6.1), Certificate for Payment of Municipal Services (MBD), General Contract Conditions (MBD 7.1), MBD 8, Addendum MBD 9, MBD 10, and a completed checklist (BM 1).
Also submit: Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin or CSD number, originally certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, recent municipal account of company and directors/shareholders (not older than 90 days), and if applicable, lease/rental agreement or affidavit confirming no property.
Failure to submit TCS Pin/CSD number may invalidate the bid.
Failure to submit B-BBEE certificate will result in 0 points for B-BBEE but will not render the bid non-responsive.
Quotation documents are available free on www.bergmun.org.za or as a hard copy for a non-refundable fee of R70.00 from Mr. Coellin Julius.
Quotations will be evaluated according to Council's Supply Chain Management Policy using the 80/20 points system.
Points allocation (for bids below R50 million):
Price: 80 points
Specific participation goals (locality): up to 10 points (Bergrivier Jurisdiction 10, West Coast jurisdiction 5, Western Cape Province 3, South Africa 2)
B-BBEE status level: up to 10 points (Level 1 = 10, Level 2 = 8, Level 3 = 6, Level 4 = 4, Level 5-8 = 2, Non-compliant = 0)
Total points: 100.
The bidder with the highest total points will be awarded the contract.
In case of equal points, the bidder scoring highest for specified goals wins.
The municipality reserves the right not to accept the lowest or any quotation, and to accept any part thereof.
Prices must be fixed and inclusive of VAT.
The total price is for comparison only; the municipality may procure any number of items based on unit prices.
Supply and delivery of portable high-pressure breathing air compressors for Bergrivier Municipality until 30 June 2027.
Purpose: Charging air diving / breathing apparatus sets and storage cylinders with breathing air to support diving operations.
Functionality: Man-portable, capable of charging cylinders up to 300 bar working pressure.
Principal components:
3-stage compression unit, working pressure ~300 bar, test pressure not less than ~350 bar.
Electric motor driven compressor.
Flexible connection and charging hoses: two outlet hoses with adaptors for underwater breathing apparatus and separate vent valves.
Instrumentation: all gauges calibrated with calibration certificates valid at commissioning; calibration procedure to be provided.
Repair kit/toolkit.
Air cooling system.
Test kits (if any).
Dimensions (approximate limiting): Length 90 cm, Breath 55 cm, Height 55 cm, Weight 70 kg, Filtering capacity 80 m³, Charging rate 3–4 cfm.
General features:
Minimum wearing components for ease of maintenance.
Lubrication system ensuring air is safe from contamination; no hand priming required.
Filtration at intake, during compression, and at final point of use.
Eco-friendly condensate collection.
User-friendly operation and maintenance.
Safety features:
No exposed running parts.
Pressure relief valves for each stage.
Noise minimization through design.
Change-over arrangement for pressure testing.
Environmental conditions: Operate in 5°C to 45°C, 90% humidity; withstand oil, salt, and other contaminants.
Air purity: Conform to DIN 3188/BIS/EN or equivalent standards: Odour nil, CO2 <500 ppm, CO <10 ppm, Oil <0.0015, Moisture mg/l, Oxygen 21% ±0%.
Documentation: Installation/operation/maintenance manual in English, parts list with vendor numbers, arrangement drawings, component descriptions, subject matter expert for handover.
Maintenance and product support: Easy maintenance with consumable spares, special toolkit, base and depot spares list for one year, performance monitoring method.
Delivery penalty: R1,000 per day for late delivery beyond 3 weeks (unless written indulgence granted).
Experience & Qualifications
Source: FQ Document 8.2.30-2026 MN164-2026.pdf
Bidders must provide at least 3 contactable references.
References must confirm the bidder has experience in similar work within the last 5 years, to a satisfactory standard.
Attach 3 letters of recommendation from referees, not older than 2 years.
Failure to provide references or if referees are non-contactable will render the bid non-responsive.
Bids accepted only from entities registered as importers, manufacturers, or suppliers of breathing air compressors (proof required).
Bidders must have a functional workshop within 200 km of Piketberg.
Quality Management
Source: FQ Document 8.2.30-2026 MN164-2026.pdf
Equipment must meet SANS 347 standards (proof required).
Design for minimum wear and ease of maintenance.
Lubrication system must prevent air contamination; no hand priming required.
Filtration at intake, during compression, and at final point of use to ensure highest purity.
Eco-friendly condensate collection.
All gauges must be calibrated with calibration certificates valid at commissioning; calibration procedure to be provided.
Air purity must conform to DIN 3188/BIS/EN or equivalent: Odour nil, CO2 <500 ppm, CO <10 ppm, Oil <0.0015, Moisture mg/l, Oxygen 21% ±0%.
Documentation: Installation/operation/maintenance manual in English, parts list with vendor numbers, arrangement drawings, component descriptions.
Subject matter expert to explain operation on handover.
Performance monitoring method to detect drop in performance relative to standards.
Pricing Schedule
Source: FQ Document 8.2.30-2026 MN164-2026.pdf
Complete the pricing schedule (MBD 3.2) with unit prices for:
Portable high-pressure breathing air compressor.
Maintenance/service.
Add VAT (15%) and show total.
Prices must be fixed and inclusive of VAT (or exclusive for non-VAT vendors).
The total price is for comparison only; the municipality may procure any number of items based on unit prices.
The municipality reserves the right to adjust scope/quantity to stay within budget.
No deposit is payable by the municipality on acceptance.
CSD Registration: Must be registered on National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD). Provide CSD number (MAAA...).
Tax Compliance: Submit TCS Pin or CSD number. Failure may invalidate the bid.
B-BBEE: Submit an originally certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs). Failure results in 0 points for B-BBEE but does not make bid non-responsive.
Declaration of Interest (MBD 4): Complete and submit; no bids from persons in the service of the state.
Declaration of past SCM practices (MBD 8): Complete and submit.
Certificate of Independent Bid Determination (MBD 6.1): Complete and submit.
Certificate for Payment of Municipal Services (MBD): Submit.
Municipal account (company and directors/shareholders) not older than 90 days must be attached.
If leasing/renting, attach latest valid copy of agreement; if no property, submit affidavit.
Bidders must not owe municipal rates/taxes in arrears for more than 3 months.
Bidders must not be listed on National Treasury's prohibited database or Register for Tender Defaulters.
No conviction for fraud or corruption in the past 5 years.
No contract terminated for non-performance in the past 5 years.
Foreign suppliers must complete Part B:3 questionnaire.
Consortia/JVs/sub-contractors: each party must submit separate TCS/CSD.
Health & Safety
Source: FQ Document 8.2.30-2026 MN164-2026.pdf
No exposed running parts.
Pressure relief valves for each compression stage.
Noise minimization through subassembly and component design.
Equipment must withstand temperature ranges 5°C to 45°C and 90% humidity.
Must withstand air contamination through oil, salt, and other contaminants.
Change-over arrangement for pressure testing of system piping.
Equipment should not require a controlled environment for stowage.
Safety features are part of the technical specifications; no separate OHS plan is requested.
Contractual Terms
Source: FQ Document 8.2.30-2026 MN164-2026.pdf
The contract will be formed when the municipality accepts the bidder's offer (highest points scorer).
The contract is subject to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any Special Conditions of Contract.
The bidder undertakes to supply goods/works as per specifications and pricing schedule.
The bid remains binding for the validity period (120 days).
The contract includes: invitation to bid, tax clearance, pricing schedule, technical specs, B-BBEE claim, declaration of interest, declaration of past SCM practices, certificate of independent bid determination, special conditions, GCC.
The bidder accepts full responsibility for proper execution and fulfilment of all obligations.
The municipality will issue an official order with delivery instructions.
Payment: within 30 days after receipt of invoice and delivery note.
The municipality may adjust scope/quantity to stay within budget.
Delivery must occur within 3 weeks of official order; penalty of R1,000 per day for late delivery.
The municipality may cancel the contract if the bidder fails to perform.
The bidder declares no collusive practices.
The bidder confirms authority to sign.
Section
Source: FQ Document 8.2.30-2026 MN164-2026.pdf
80/20 points system applies (for bids up to R50 million).
Points: Price 80, Specific participation goals (locality) up to 10, B-BBEE up to 10.
Specific goals: Bergrivier Jurisdiction 10, West Coast 5, Western Cape 3, South Africa 2.
Highest total points wins; tie broken by highest points for specified goals.
Key eligibility requirements (non-compliance = non-responsive): SANS 347 compliance, datasheet submission, registration as importer/manufacturer/supplier, workshop within 200 km, 3 references with letters.
The municipality may reject any bid and is not obliged to accept the lowest.
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.
This tender has strong source evidence, including source metadata and supporting tender information synced from the government tender portal.
Tenders SA is not the issuing authority. All tenders are automatically synced from the official government tender portal. Always confirm final submission details, closing dates, briefing sessions, eligibility requirements, and documents on the official government portal before applying.