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This is a public tender from Dannhauser Local Municipality for borehole drilling and the installation of six solar-powered pumps in specific wards. The closing date for submissions is April 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Technical inquiries should be directed to Ms. Sihle Zwane, and SCM inquiries to Mr. Joe Hlongwane. Bidders must submit complete bid documents, including CIPC registration, CSDB registration, certified ID copies, and municipal rates and taxes not in arrears. A preferential point system of 80/20 will be applied. The project duration is 3 months, with specific phases including site handover, establishment, construction, testing, commissioning, and de-establishment. Detailed technical specifications for borehole drilling, solar PV installations, water distribution systems, and fencing are provided. Bidders must achieve at least 80 points in the functionality evaluation to qualify for the second stage. Site locations with GPS coordinates are also provided. Mandatory requirements include company experience, team experience, and qualifications in civil engineering, hydrological surveys, and electrical engineering. Bidders must also submit a detailed methodology. Payment terms include 30 days after invoice submission, with retention held for 6 months. A contingency amount of 10% of the quoted price must be included.
The bid notice states that the quotation must be submitted no later than 20 April 2026, at 12:00 PM.
The bid notice states that payment will be made after successfully completing the project and the invoice will be paid within 30 days of submission.
The bid notice specifies warranty periods for different components: solar modules have a 12-year product warranty and a 25-year linear power performance warranty. The pump/motor has a minimum of a 1-year warranty, the MPPT solar pump controller has a minimum of a 1-year warranty, and remaining components have a minimum of a 1-year warranty. There is also a 1-year workmanship warranty and a 5-year structural warranty for the solar module support. A 6-month defect liability period is also mentioned, with payment due after this period lapses.
The bid notice states that the municipality does not bind itself to accepting the lowest tender or awarding a contract to the bidder scoring the highest number of points.
The bid notice states that bidders must achieve 80 points in the functionality evaluation to qualify for the second stage.
The bid notice does not explicitly mention a mandatory or optional site visit, but it does provide GPS coordinates for project sites, suggesting that bidders may visit them.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
