The Mossel Bay Municipality in the Western Cape has issued an open tender (TDR42/2026/2027) for the installation and replacement of damaged electrical works across various municipal properties. This strategic three-year contract, running from 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2030, aims to ensure the safety, reliability, and continuous functionality of the municipality’s electrical infrastructure, supporting both operational efficiency and public safety.
Scope of Works
The successful contractor will be responsible for comprehensive electrical maintenance and repair services. Key deliverables include:
- Installation and replacement of damaged electrical works at designated municipal properties.
- Establishment and maintenance of a dedicated, localized maintenance team within the Mossel Bay Municipal Area to ensure rapid response times.
- Safe removal and disposal of all building rubble to a legal dumping site, and carting away of other materials to the Municipal Stores in Schoeman Street with proof of delivery.
- Strict adherence to all Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) specifications and municipal bylaws during execution.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
Bidders must ensure the following documentation accompanies their submission:
- Tax Compliance Status Pin from SARS (each Joint Venture member separately)
- A valid Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) contractor grading designation of 2 EB or higher.
- ECB registration proof
- Proof of a registered and qualified Master Installation Electrician
- Municipal accounts for the bidder and directors/members (or lease agreements/affidavits where applicable)
- Authorised signatory resolution by the Board of Directors or members
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner
- B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of locality (municipal account, lease agreement, or owner’s affidavit)
- Completed MBD1, MBD4, MBD5, MBD6.1, MBD8, and MBD9 forms
- Joint Venture agreement (if applicable)
- Completed functionality experience table and three reference questionnaires
- Fully completed and originally signed Bill of Quantities (no retyping permitted)
Evaluation and Preference Criteria
Proposals will undergo a rigorous evaluation process. The municipality utilizes a preferential procurement point system (80/20 or 90/10, depending on the tender value), which heavily incentivizes local economic development. Maximum preference points are awarded to enterprises located within the Mossel Bay municipal area, followed by those in the Garden Route District, and then the broader Western Cape or other provinces. Bids must remain valid for 120 days after the closing date.
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Submission Guidelines
There will be no briefing session for this procurement. Completed bid documents must be placed in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the tender number (TDR42/2026/2027) and the description “Installation of Replacement of Damaged Electrical Works”. Envelopes must be deposited in the official tender box at the Entrance of the Mossel Bay Town Hall, 101 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay, 6500. The strict closing time is 12:00 on Friday, 27 November 2026. Telegraphic, faxed, emailed, or late submissions will not be accepted. For technical enquiries, contact Ms. Nandi Soji at 044-606-5000 or nsoji@mosselbay.gov.za.
Document Downloads
Prospective bidders can access the complete tender documentation free of charge via the official National Treasury eTender portal:
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