Weight Tenders

The contract period is 20 days from the date of acceptance.

Payment 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 supplier warrants that the goods supplied under the contract are new, unused, of the most recent or current models, and that they incorporate all recent improvements in design and materials. This warranty shall remain valid for twelve 12 months after the goods have been delivered to and accepted at the final destination.

Bids will be evaluated based on the 80/20 preference point system. Price will be awarded 80 points, and specific goals will be awarded 20 points.

Potential bidders are urged to submit a full CSD report, statement of municipal account, and proof of residence. Municipal rates and taxes of the renderer must be paid where the business has its head or regional office, and a rates clearance certificate not older than 3 months must be submitted. The latest full CSD report not older than 3 months is also required.

In the event that the service provider fails to deliver as specified in the specifications, the employer may withhold 10% of the invoice amount.

There will be no site inspection for this project.

Failure to submit required attachments, including a full CSD report, statement of municipal account, proof of residence, and rates clearance certificate, will lead to disqualification. Bids will not be considered from persons in the service of the state or those listed on the register of tender defaulters.

The proposed delivery date is 22 March 2026.

Quotations must be completed in detail and accompanied by a valid BBBEE certificate, sworn affidavit, and CSD report.

Failure to provide or comply with any of the particulars may render the bid invalid. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided. Bidders must ensure compliance with their tax obligations.

Successful bidders must ensure compliance with section 204 of the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, 89 of **** invoices received from registered VAT vendors must bear specific information. Failure to comply will result in payments not being 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) and specific goals (20 points), including BBBEE status level contribution and locality.

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 any of the conditions of contract have not been 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 the mentioned conditions will invalidate your quote. Submitting incorrect or outdated information for locality claims will result in preference points not being claimed. Fraudulent claims for preference points can lead to disqualification, recovery of costs, contract cancellation, restriction from public sector business, and criminal prosecution.