Flow Meter Tenders

Successful bidders must ensure compliance with section 204 of the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, 89 of **** invoices must bear specific information. Failure to comply with abovementioned will result in payments not been made timeously.

Quotations will be evaluated in terms of preferential procurement regulations, 2022, preferential procurement policy of council. The 80/20 preference point system is applicable, with points awarded for price (80 points), BBEEE status level of contribution (10 points), and locality (10 points).

Tenderers must submit proof for preference points, including BBEEE certificates or affidavits, and locality proof such as municipal accounts or lease agreements. Specific documentation requirements are detailed in the tender documents, including MBD 4, MBD 6. 1, MBD 8, and MBD 9.

Law enforcement will conduct regular inspections and noncompliant contractors will be fined. If specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis, or if conditions of contract are not fulfilled, the organ of state may disqualify the person, recover costs, cancel the contract, restrict the tenderer from obtaining business, or forward the matter for criminal prosecution.

Failure to comply with conditions will invalidate your quote. Abuse of the supply chain management system, conviction for fraud or corruption, willful neglect of contracts, or being listed in the register for tender defaulters may lead to bid rejection or contract cancellation.

The successful bidder shall complete the project within three 3 months from the date of bid award, unless otherwise agreed in writing between the successful bidder and the ARC.

The successful bidder shall be paid upon submission of an invoice for each transaction of satisfactory work detailed in the scope. Payments shall be made promptly by the purchaser, but in no case later than thirty 30 days after submission of an invoice or claim by the supplier.

The successful bidder shall provide a comprehensive warranty for the water flow meter test bench facility and all associated components for a minimum period of two 2 years from the date of commissioning and handover.

The bid will be awarded to a bidder with the highest points on price and specific goals on condition that they have met all phases of the evaluation criteria and complied with the tender requirements set out in the tender document.

Bidders must be registered with CIDB under Mechanical Engineering ME Grade 4 or higher. Compulsory attendance of the site briefing/inspection is required. Bidders must submit two separate electronic documents for financial and functionality proposals. A valid COIDA certificate is also required.

Subject to GCC clause 25, if the supplier fails to deliver any or all of the goods or to perform the services within the periods specified in the contract, the purchaser shall, without prejudice to its other remedies under the contract, deduct from the contract price, as a penalty, a sum calculated on the delivered price of the delayed goods or unperformed services.

A compulsory briefing session and site inspection is scheduled for 18 June 2026 at 11:00 at ARC Natural Resources Engineering, 141 Cresswell Rd, Weavind Park, Pretoria, ****.

Failure to submit tender documents after the closing time and date, failure to upload two complete documents through the eTenders eSubmission portal, failure to comply with mandatory requirements, misrepresentation of facts, and failure to submit all signed and completed standard bidding documents may result in disqualification.