Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal – Ugu District Municipality has issued an open tender (UGU-06-1728-2026) for the appointment of a panel for the supply and delivery of pipes and pipe fittings for a period of thirty-six (36) months. This strategic procurement aims to ensure the municipality maintains essential water infrastructure with minimal downtime and efficient service delivery.
Project Scope and Service Requirements
The successful panel members will supply and deliver a comprehensive range of piping products, including:
- Universal flange adaptors and couplings (SANS 1808-2 compliant)
- Compression fittings (SANS 14236 certified, 16 Bar pressure rated)
- Stainless steel repair clamps (SANS 1808-4)
- HDPE pipes (Class 16 Type 5 PE100 PN16, SANS ISO 4427-2)
- Steel pipes (SANS 719, epoxy coated, 24 Bar rated)
- UPVC pipes and bends (SANS 966 Part 1, Class 16)
- Hydrants, wedge gate valves, and RSV valves (SABS 664/665)
- Leveldex control valves and air valves
- Brass gate valves, stop cocks, and ball valves
All materials must comply with relevant SANS/SABS standards and be delivered to designated Ugu District stores or sites within 14 days of purchase order acknowledgement.
Key Objectives
The municipality aims to achieve:
- Minimized critical stockouts
- Optimal replenishment processes
- Accelerated emergency fulfillment
- Maintained vendor lead-time compliance
No Briefing Session
There will be no briefing session for this tender. All enquiries must be directed to Mr. Phil Kanniappen at (039) 688 5900 or Phil.Kanniappen@ugu.gov.za during office hours.
Submission Details
Bids must be deposited in the official tender box at Phase 2 Building, 96 Marine Drive, Oslo Beach, Port Shepstone, before 12:00 on Friday, 23 October 2026. Bids that are late, incomplete, unsigned, or submitted electronically will be rejected. Bids must remain valid for 90 days.
Mandatory Requirements
Bidders must submit the following or face disqualification:
- Company registration documents and ID documents (sole proprietors)
- Valid Tax Reference Number and PIN
- All completed declaration forms
- Proof of payment for municipal services or affidavit/lease agreement
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Joint Venture Agreement (where applicable)
- Pricing Schedule completed in black ink
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Evaluation Criteria
The 80/20 preference point system applies. Bidders must achieve a minimum functionality score of 60% to proceed to price and preference evaluation. Functionality assessment criteria include:
- Relevant experience: Supply of pipes and fittings (50 points)
- Quality of service: Reference letters with signed delivery notes (30 points)
- Financial capability: Bank rating certificate (20 points)
Specific goals preference points include ownership by black people (up to 6 points), enterprise location within the district (up to 3 points), and ownership by youth, women, or disabled persons (2 points).
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