This tender is for the appointment of a service provider for a mechanical refrigeration contract for the Msunduzi Market for a period of three years. Tender documents will be available from March 16, 2026, and the closing date for submissions is April 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Tenders must be placed in the tender box at the Msunduzi Municipality's Central Stores. Only tenderers with a CIDB grading of 1ME or higher will be considered. The evaluation will be based on a two-stage system: functionality and an 80/20 point system, incorporating preferential procurement regulations. Specific goals for preference points include locality within Msunduzi Municipality, race (at least 51% black), and gender (at least 20% owned by women). Bidders are required to submit a full copy of their CSD report to claim preference points. The municipality reserves the right to accept any part or the whole of a tender.
The bid must be placed in the tender box at the Msunduzi Municipality's Central Stores, 2 Abattoir Road off Kershaw Street, Pietermaritzburg, ****, not later than 12:00 on Tuesday, 21 April 2026.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail payment terms beyond stating that the contractor/service provider will be required to bring proof of invoice for spares/items purchased to support the markup claim for materials, which must match the approved quotation.
The bid notice states there is a one (1) year guarantee for any works carried out under this contract.
The tender will be evaluated on a two-stage evaluation system: Stage One: Functionality and Stage Two: 80/20 point system in accordance with the Msunduzi Municipality's Supply Chain Management Policy incorporating preferential procurement.
Only tenderers who have a CIDB grading of 1ME or higher will be considered for appointment.
A penalty of R500 per calendar day will be levied for failing to meet the implementation plan timeframes stipulated for any special projects undertaken under or during this contract.
The tender notice does not mention a mandatory site visit or inspection.
The bid notice does not require sample submission.
Any service provider aggrieved by decisions or actions taken by the municipality must lodge within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date of the decision or action, a written objection or complaint to the Municipal Manager.