Bids are invited for the supply and installation of nongrid solar home systems for indigent households. Bidders must be registered with a classification grading of 1EB or higher. Bid documents can be downloaded from the specified websites. Bidders must submit one original and one copy of the bid document. A compulsory clarification virtual meeting will be held on November 27, 2025. All queries should be directed to Ms. Nandi Sihlali. The supply chain management policy of Ray Nkonyeni Municipality will apply. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope and deposited in the bid box at the municipal offices by January 16, 2026. The evaluation will be based on method 4, financial offer, preference, and quality functionality with an 80/20 preference points system. Bidders must score a minimum of 60 for functionality. Unsuccessful bidders will be informed through the municipal website. Aggrieved bidders can lodge a written objection within 14 days. Bids are valid for 120 days. Additional documents are required, including company registration documents, certified copies of directors' IDs, a valid tax compliance certificate, and declarations.
The bid notice states that the period required for delivery is 4 to 8 weeks from the date of purchase order issuance.
The procedure for evaluation of responsive bid offers will be method 4: financial offer, preference, and quality functionality with 80/20 preference points system.
Only bidders who are registered with a classification grading of 1EB or higher are eligible to submit a tender and will be considered for an award.
A compulsory clarification virtual meeting will be held on Monday, 27 November 2025 @11h30. Please confirm your attendance by sending an email to Ms Nandi Sihlali ***@***. *. * cc vaneshree moodley ***@***. *. * before end of business Monday, 24 November 2025.
The service provider is expected to produce outputs as indicated below. Provide a sample of a solar home system to the municipality to be inspected on site, which must meet the technical specifications and requirements.
Aggrieved unsuccessful bidders will be allowed to lodge, within fourteen 14 days of the decision or action, a written objection or complaint to the office of the municipal manager through email, ***@***. *. * or fax number ****.
