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Sentech Seeks Road Maintenance Contractor in Free State

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Sentech Limited has issued a Request for Quotation (RFX6000003821) for the appointment of a competent service provider to undertake the maintenance and restoration of the access road at the Sentech Boesmanskop Site in the Free State. This critical infrastructure project is vital for ensuring effective and safe access to the transmission site, aligning with Sentech’s organizational resources and preventative maintenance strategy to manage road safety risks and protect infrastructure integrity.

Scope of Work

The successful contractor will be responsible for executing specialized road repairs in strict compliance with South African road maintenance standards. Key deliverables include:

  • Removal of grown grass in the road and edge breaks, including the poisoning of grass to prevent future growth.
  • Repair of potholes and execution of slurry seal applications over a 4.1 km distance, 3.5 meters wide, with a 3mm to 6mm thickness when dry.
  • Strict adherence to South African Bureau of Standards (SABS 548:1972, 309:1972) and SABITA Manual 10 of 1992 guidelines.
  • Provision of own food, water, portable toilets, and power from the first day of site establishment.
  • Completion of all works within a maximum duration of 30 working days, inclusive of a one-year warranty on materials and workmanship.
  • Complete removal of all rubble and waste off-site, with zero tolerance for chemical spillage on Sentech landscaping.

Compulsory Briefing Session

Attendance at the site briefing session is strictly mandatory. Late arrivals will not be permitted to participate, and failure to attend will result in automatic disqualification. The session is scheduled for Thursday, 19 November 2026, at 10:00. The meeting point is Astron Energy Wepener. Bidders must ensure they arrive promptly to complete all necessary sign-in procedures and receive the confirmation of attendance documentation.

Mandatory Compliance Requirements

To be considered responsive, bidders must submit a fully compliant quotation package. Essential requirements include:

  • Registration on the Sentech Supplier Database and submission of the completed Sentech Supplier Consent Form.
  • A valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report reflecting an active MAAA status.
  • A current SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN.
  • A valid Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) certificate or sworn affidavit.
  • Quotations must be presented on official company letterhead, fully completed, and signed in black ink.
  • Strict prohibition on the sub-contracting of any work under this contract.

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Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on a structured scoring system to ensure technical competence and value for money. Bidders must achieve a minimum qualifying functional score of 40 out of 60 points to advance. The evaluation assesses the bidder’s methodology, safety requirements, and execution program. Qualifying bids will then be adjudicated using the 80/20 preference point system, allocating 80 points for price competitiveness and 20 points for specific goals, including the advancement of historically disadvantaged persons.

Bidders must note a critical submission condition: all quotations must be submitted exclusively via email. Physical, faxed, or couriered submissions will not be accepted. Completed quotation documents must be emailed to Quotations4@sentech.co.za.

The strict closing time is 12:00 on Wednesday, 25 November 2026. Late submissions will be automatically rejected and not considered for evaluation. For procedural enquiries, contact Noluthando Nkata at 083-642-2332 or Quotations4@sentech.co.za.

Prospective bidders can access the complete tender documentation free of charge via the official National Treasury eTender portal:

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