This tender is for the relay of 11. 1km of lower Thukelas gravity pipeline. The tender requires detailed submissions on experience of key personnel, proposed organization and staffing, schedule of plant and equipment, quality assurance and environmental management systems (ISO **** and ISO **** certification are advantageous), method statement, preliminary programme, registration certificates, VAT registration, proposed subcontractors, and details on goods and services sourced internationally. The National Industrial Participation (NIP) programme is applicable. Preference points will be awarded based on price and specific goals (e. g. , black and women ownership). Tenderers must provide proof of financial standing, a letter of good standing in terms of the COID Act, and a health and safety declaration. A letter of intent for public liability and performance guarantee is also required. Registration certificates (CIDB, ECSA) and a CSD report must be submitted. Personal information collected is subject to the Protection of Personal Information Act.
The tender will be awarded based on a combination of price and specific goals, utilizing either the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system as indicated in the tender documents. The specific goals include points for entities owned by black people and women.
Tenderers must submit detailed information on the experience of key personnel, proposed organization and staffing, plant and equipment, quality assurance and environmental management systems, method statement, preliminary programme, registration certificates, VAT registration, proposed subcontractors, financial standing (including a bank rating or details), and a health and safety declaration. Proof of compliance with the National Industrial Participation (NIP) programme and relevant preference point claims must also be provided.
The tenderer confirms that they will be liable for any penalties that may be applied by the purchaser in terms of the regulations for failure to comply with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations.
Failure to complete forms properly, not having necessary plant and equipment resources, not providing required financial information, fraudulent claims for preference points, or failure to comply with health and safety regulations can prejudice or lead to the rejection of the tender.