# GM:GMT055/25-26: Tender for the appointment of a service provider for the reading of water and electricity meters and provision of other meter related services on behalf of George Municipality from date of appointment until 30 June 2029

> This tender closed on 2026-07-06.

- **Reference:** GMT055/25-26
- **Issuer:** [George Municipality](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/george-municipality.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-06-03
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-06 12:00 SAST

## Summary

#### Overview
**George Municipality seeks a service provider to read water and electricity meters and provide other meter-related services from appointment date until 30 June 2029.** Bidders should be experienced meter-reading operators with field teams, a George-based back office, GPS/asset tracking, and the ability to integrate with the SOLVEM Platinum financial system via an API. Key qualifications include CIDB registration, B-BBEE status, tax compliance, and local labour commitments.

#### Requirements
- Functional evaluation: Stage 1A 70/100 and Stage 1B 75/100 required to progress; Stage 2 uses 80/20 price and preference.
- Technical capability: electronic meter reading system, ISO/SOC2 or equivalent, API integration with SOLVEM Platinum; CSV/manual fallback up to 6 months from contract start.
- Operational readiness: establish a George office within 30 days, branded vehicles, uniforms, employee IDs; GPS capture of meter locations; back-office in George; monthly performance reports and SLA-based KPIs; penalties for non-performance.
- Sub-contracting and local content: option to subcontract up to 30% to local George area labour; proof of equipment (handhelds with GPS and camera) and vehicle ownership/leases.
- Compliance: must provide tax and B-BBEE documentation (TCS PIN/CSD where applicable); CIDB registration; joint ventures must submit JV agreements; adherence to GCC and any special conditions; no bids from state servants.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 12:00 on 06 July 2026 (as per GMT055/25-26 bidding documents; see ADVERT GMT055 25-26).  
- Submission method: sealed tender in the George tender box (5th Floor, Civic Centre, 71 York Street, George); late or unmarked tenders are not accepted.  
- Documents to submit: official Tender Forms (not re-typed), Pricing Schedule (Year 1–3), MBD1/4/6.1/8/9, Joint Venture agreement if applicable, Schedule of Sub-contractors, CVs for key staff, proof of CIDB/B-BBEE, tax compliance (TCS PIN or CSD if applicable). Tender documents available for deposit (R297.85) or free on the municipality site (GMT055 Bidding Document; ADVERT GMT055 25-26).  
- Registrations/pre-qualifications: Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; CIDB; SARS TCS PIN or CSD number; B-BBEE verification certificate or sworn affidavit.  
- Briefing: details appear in the bidding documents; briefing venue is at 71 York Street (see ADVERT GMT055 25-26).  
- Where to obtain documents: from Supply Chain Management Unit or the George Municipality website (GMT055 Bidding Document; ADVERT GMT055 25-26).  
- Additional: an alternative bidder may be appointed; the municipality may withdraw, readvertise, or reject tenders; an on-site inspection may be conducted to verify readiness.

## Description

GM:GMT055/25-26: Tender for the appointment of a service provider for the reading of water and electricity meters and provision of other meter related services on behalf of George Municipality from date of appointment until 30 June 2029

## Documents

- ADVERT GMT055 25 26
- GMT055 Bidding Document

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