Mounting Tenders

The bid response documents must be deposited into the tender box at the Supply Chain Management Office, Margate, by no later than 12:00 PM on 24 March 2026.

The bid notice does not explicitly state the payment terms. However, the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) mention that 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 General Conditions of Contract (GCC) state that the supplier warrants that the goods supplied are new, unused, of the most recent or current models, and incorporate all recent improvements in design and materials. This warranty remains valid for twelve (12) months after the goods have been delivered and accepted, or for eighteen (18) months after the date of shipment, whichever period concludes earlier, unless specified otherwise.

This bid will be evaluated and adjudicated according to the following criteria: 1. Relevant specifications, 2. Value for money, 3. Capability to execute the contract, and 4. PPPFA associated regulations.

Service providers must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide proof of registration. A valid tax clearance certificate from SARS is also mandatory. The bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022, with specific goals for points claimed related to EME/QSE ownership by black people and enterprise location.

The General Conditions of Contract (GCC) state that 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 may deduct from the contract price, as a penalty, a sum calculated on the delivered price of the delayed goods or unperformed services using the current prime interest rate calculated for each day of the delay until actual delivery or performance. The purchaser may also consider termination of the contract.

The tender notice does not mention a mandatory or optional site visit.

The tender notice does not require the submission of samples.

The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid.

The bid notice states he standard 30day payment period will apply on the payment of all invoices from receipt of valid invoice.

The service provider must ensure that the inverter and batteries must have a minimum of 5year manufacturer warranty.

The contract will be awarded to the tenderer, scoring the highest points.

Bidders must ensure compliance with their tax obligations.

Bidders are encouraged to submit clarification questions in writing to public protector south africa ppsa officials mentioned above at least two, 2 days, 11h00 before the closing date and time.

The bid notice states Quotations will be evaluated on the **** point scoring system.

All suppliers responding to quotations should be registered on central supplier database.