APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE REPLACEMENT, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF 11KV PROTECTION RELAY AT THE MAIN SWITCHING STATION IN PORTERVILLEClosed

Overview

Bergrivier Municipality invites bids for the replacement, testing and commissioning of an 11 kV protection relay at Porterville Main Switching Station. Bidders should be competent service providers with 11 kV protection relay experience, preferably with Siemens Reyrolle 7SR5110-1AA11-1AA0 or an approved equivalent, and must comply with local SCM rules (CSD/TCS) and BBBEE requirements. Pricing must be fixed and VAT-inclusive where applicable, with evaluation under the municipality’s PPPFA framework (80/20).

Requirements

• Replacement, installation, programming, testing and commissioning of one 11 kV protection relay (Siemens Reyrolle 7SR5110-1AA11-1AA0 or approved equivalent); removal of the existing relay; wiring/CT tracing; and handover with test certificates and final reports.
• Compliance with safety and electrical switching procedures; site access and implementation of an approved switching program.
• Demonstrated 11 kV MV protection systems competency; calibrated test equipment; qualified personnel.
• Administrative/pre-qualifications: registration on National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD); Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number; original B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; VAT registration where applicable; completion of SCM/PPPFA forms (MBD 1, 4, 6.1, 7.1, 8–10) as part of bid documentation.
• Bid validity of 120 days and adherence to the Procurement Policy, GCC and related conditions. (FQ 8/2/59-2026 MN238-2026)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 14 October 2026 at 12:00; bids deposited in the Bergrivier Municipal tender box, 13 Kerk Street, Piketberg. Late or faxed bids will not be considered.
• Submission method: sealed envelopes in the bid box; no electronic submissions.
• Documents to complete/submit: Official forms and schedules (MBD 1, MBD 3.2 Pricing Schedule, MBD 4 Declaration of Interest, MBD 6.1 Preference Points, MBD 7.1 Contract Form, MBD 8/9/10 on SCM practices, GCC); pricing and technical specifications; tax clearance and CSD number; BBBEE certificate. (FQ 8/2/59-2026 MN238-2026)
• Pre-qualifications/registrations: CSD registration; SARS TCS PIN or Tax Clearance; BBBEE verification; municipal rates/account as proof if required.
• Site briefing/inspection: site inspection is recommended; technical enquiries to Jan Erasmus; SCM enquiries to Coellin Julius.
• Bid documents access: available on the Bergrivier Municipality website; hard copies available for a fee (R70). (FQ 8/2/59-2026 MN238-2026)