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This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the appointment of a contractor to supply and install a new elevator for the Ulundi office block. A compulsory site visit is scheduled for 18 May 2026 at 11:15 am at the Ulundi office block. The closing date for submissions is 22 May 2026 at 11:00 am. Submissions can be hand-delivered to Ithala Development Finance Corporation, Ithala Trade Centre, Ground Floor Reception, 29 Canal Quay, Point, Durban, or emailed to ***@***. *. * submissions will not be accepted. Technical enquiries can be directed to Lindani Mkhwanazi at 065 953 **** or ***@***. *. * enquiries can be directed to Mlungisi Dlamini at 031 907 **** or ***@***. *. * must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and be in good standing with SARS. Mandatory documents include SBD 1, SBD 4, valid letter of good standing (COIDA), valid CIDB grading (2SI or higher), proof of a competent lift mechanic, and proof of a competent lift service provider. The bid will be evaluated using the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals (e. g. , black ownership, women ownership, youth ownership, people living with disability ownership). Ithala reserves the right to negotiate terms and conditions, including prices, and is not obliged to accept the lowest or any offer. Bidders will be disqualified if they abuse the supply chain management system or commit fraud. The successful bidder will be required to sign Ithala's Service Level Agreement, which will form the basis of the contract, and Ithala's standard terms and conditions will not be negotiated. The objective is to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced, competent, and adequately resourced company to supply and install a two-storey lift. This includes civil and electrical works, obtaining necessary permissions, official numbering, sign-off from a registered lift inspector, and providing a comprehensive report. Technical specifications for the lift are provided, including board fault level, metal clad, voltage, frequency, ingress protection, building height, number of floors, car material, speed, and emergency features. End-of-job documentation requirements include design specifications, panel drawings, material certificates, factory inspection documentation, and certificates of compliance.
The closing date and time for bid submissions is 22 May 2026 at 11:00 am.
The quotation shall be awarded at the sole and absolute discretion of Ithala. Ithala is not obliged to award this quotation to the bidder that quotes the lowest.
Mandatory requirements include being registered as a vendor on the national treasury central supply database (CSD), being in good standing with SARS, submitting SBD 1 and SBD 4, a valid letter of good standing (COIDA), a valid CIDB grading (2SI or higher), and proof of a competent lift mechanic and service provider.
A compulsory site visit is scheduled for 18 May 2026 at 11:15 am at the Ulundi office block.
A bidder shall be disqualified from bidding if any attempt is made either directly to solicit and/or canvass any information from any employee or agent of Ithala regarding this quotation. Ithala will disregard the bid of any bidder if that bidder or any of its directors have abused the institutions supply chain management system and/or committed fraud or any other improper conduct in relation to such system.
