APPOINTMENT OF PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS WITHIN THE MSUNDUZI MUNICIPALITY’S AREA OF JURISDICTIONClosed

Overview

Procurement of a panel of service providers for the maintenance of traffic signal infrastructure within the Msunduzi Municipality’s area of jurisdiction, for a three-year term. Interested firms should have CIDB grading of 2EB/EP or higher and meet the project’s electrical/traffic-signal qualifications. A mandatory briefing will be held, and the process targets up to three panel members (Tender Document-SCM 12 of 26/27-Maintenance of Traffic Signals.pdf).

Requirements

• CIDB grading: minimum 2EB/EP or higher (active during adjudication).
• Qualifications: Team Leader must hold a valid Electrician Trade Test and Wireman’s Licence.
• Technical accreditation: Traffic Signal Controller Accreditation for Siemens, Syntell or TYCO.
• Registrations and clearances: valid Tax Clearance Certificate and SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN; CSD Supplier Number and Unique Registration Reference Number; CIDB/CSD active records.
• Insurances: Public Liability Insurance ≥ R2 million per claim; COIDA compliance; insurance for plant/equipment where applicable.
• Preference points criteria: 51% Black-owned (10 points), 51% Women-owned (5 points), Local within Msunduzi (5 points); evidence via CSD/other documents.
• Evaluation: Two-stage process—Stage 1 Functionality (max 90 points; min 70 to proceed); Stage 2 80/20 with price (80) and Specific Goals (20).
• Mandatory documentation: complete Data Sheets (e.g., MBD forms), Annexures, Tax/CSD/CIDB docs; signatures/commissioned where required.
• Operating conditions: emergency response within 24 hours; escalation, after-hours and site safety compliance.

How to Apply

• Deadline: submissions must be in by 12:00 on 2 October 2026. (see Tender Notice)
• Submission method: sealed tenders in the Tender Box at Central Stores, 2 Abattoir Road, Pietermaritzburg; original handwritten tender plus a digital copy on CD/USB; envelope endorsed with Contract No and Description.
• Documents to submit: Tender Form; Pricing Schedule; Data Sheets (MBD 3.x, 4, 8, 9, etc.); Annexures A–F; Tax Clearance; CSD registration; CIDB; CIPC; Attendance at briefing certificates; all to be signed/officially certified where required. (See attached tender package.)
• Pre-qualification/registrations: register on CSD; CIDB grading 2EB/EP; valid Tax Clearance; CSD Supplier Number and Unique Registration Reference Number; SARS PIN.
• Briefing session: compulsory briefing on 14 September 2026 at 10:00, Auditorium No. 1, Bessie Head Library, Pietermaritzburg. Attendance and signing required.
• Documents access: Tender documents available for download at www.etenders.gov.za; printed copies from Msunduzi SCM at 5th Floor, A S Chetty Centre, Pietermaritzburg, with a non-refundable deposit of R1,327.86 (incl. VAT) per document.
• Post-award: up to three successful tenderers will be appointed for three years; an SLA will be required prior to works; panel may be used on an “as and when required” basis.

(Document referenced: Tender Document-SCM 12 of 26/27-Maintenance of Traffic Signals.pdf)