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    Abaqulusi Municipality Seeks Overhead line Materials Supplier

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    The Abaqulusi Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has issued an open tender (8/2/1/663) for the supply and delivery of electrical overhead line materials. This strategic 36-month contract, operating on an as-and-when-required basis, is designed to ensure the municipality has reliable, continuous access to high-quality electrical infrastructure components necessary for maintaining and expanding the local power distribution network.

    Scope of Supply

    The successful service provider will be responsible for the consistent provisioning of essential electrical stock items. Key deliverables include:

    • Supply of various sizes of electrical overhead line materials as specified in the tender data.
    • Timely delivery and off-loading of goods to designated municipal depots or project sites upon receipt of an official purchase order.
    • Ensuring all supplied materials strictly comply with South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) approval requirements.
    • Provision of valid test certificates and quality assurance documentation for all batches supplied.

    Mandatory Compliance Requirements

    The following documents must be attached to the bid:

    • Proof of payment for bid document fee
    • Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report (detailed) to claim special goals
    • Valid copy of company registration document
    • SARS PIN or Tax Clearance Certificate
    • Certified B-BBEE Certificate from registered accountant or original Sworn Affidavit from Commissioner of Oath
    • Certified current account in terms of water and electricity / rates and taxes obtainable from local municipality / Induna / Inkosi / Councillor, not older than three months or lease agreement
    • Certified copies of identity documents of directors and owners of the company
    • Proof of bank rating (A, B, C)
    • SARS Approval Certificate
    • Reference letters or purchase orders of any supply and delivery as proof of company experience

    Evaluation Criteria

    Proposals will undergo a rigorous two-stage evaluation process. Bidders must first achieve a minimum functionality threshold to demonstrate technical capacity and financial stability. Functionality scoring heavily weights company experience, awarding up to 20 points based on the submission of reference letters or purchase orders for similar supply and delivery projects (0-1 letters = 5 points; 2-3 letters = 10 points; 4-5 letters = 20 points). Qualifying bids will then be adjudicated using the 80/20 preferential procurement system, allocating 80 points for price competitiveness and 20 points for specific transformation goals.

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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 (8/2/1/663) and the description “Supply and Delivery of Overhead Line Materials Stock Items as per Sizes, over 36 months”. Envelopes must be deposited in the designated tender box at the ground floor of the Abaqulusi Local Municipality offices, located at the Corner of High and Mark Street, Vryheid, 3100. The strict closing time is 12:00 on Friday, 20 November 2026. Bids will remain valid for 90 days after the closing date. Late, faxed, or emailed submissions will not be accepted. For technical enquiries, contact Mdu Ntombela at 034-982-2133 or mntombela@abaqulusi.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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