REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR SOURCING FUNDS AT RISK AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BULK COMMUNITY ELECTRIFICATION DISTRIBUTION ON A TURNKEY BASIS FOR PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS (RE-ADVERT)Closed

Overview

Procurement of a RFP for sourcing funds at risk and turnkey bulk community electrification distribution over 36 months (re-advert). Target bidders are service providers with strong local-government finance experience, project financing capabilities, and a track record in sourcing funds for municipalities (electrical/infrastructure focus preferred). The package requires professional indemnity insurance (R100,000 per claim) and compliance declarations. Evaluation uses an 80/20 price vs. specific-goals split, with a minimum 70 points to progress (budget ~R50m threshold).

References: tender data, scope of work, and contract data within the attached documents. (See 3 Tender data pink.pdf; 11 Scope of Work Blue.pdf; 8 Contract Data Yellow.pdf)

Requirements

• At least five years in Local Government finance accounting/reporting and project financing for similar work. (Scope of Work Blue)
• Professional indemnity insurance of at least R100,000 per claim for the contract duration. (Contract Data Yellow; 6/16)
• Tax/compliance: SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or PIN; separate TCS for JV/consortia; CSD number if no TCS. (Tax rules: 2.1–2.7)
• Complete and sign compulsory returnable documents (A–L) and provide returnables for evaluation (O–V) as listed. (List of Returnable Documents yellow amended)
• Not in the service of the state; disclosure of interests; anti-corruption declarations. (MBD4, MBD2, etc.)
• Mandatory briefing session and submission in the official tender format; no telegraphic submissions. (Tender data pink)
• Minimum 70-point threshold; 80/20 price-specific-goals scoring; detailed evaluation criteria include organizing, approach, and team experience. (Tender data pink)

References: Returnable documents, tax and declarations, and evaluation criteria in the attached forms (5 List of Returnable Documents; 3 Tender data pink.pdf; 11 Scope of Work Blue.pdf; 09 Pricing Instructions).

How to Apply

• Briefing: Mandatory briefing on 08 July 2026 at Nkangala District Municipality Building, 2A Walter Sisulu Street, Middelburg 1050. (11.1, 11.2) (3 Tender data pink.pdf)
• Deadline: Closing 24 July 2026 at 12:00; bids deposited in the Nkangala DM tender box (Main Entrance, Ground Floor). (3 Tender data pink.pdf)
• Submissions: Use official bid forms; online submissions not required; late bids not accepted. (3 Tender data pink.pdf; 1.2)
• Documents to submit: Complete Forms A–M (Compulsory Bid Documents) and Forms O–V (Returnables for evaluation) plus supporting schedules. (5 List of Returnable Documents; 3 Tender data pink.pdf)
• Pre-qualifications/registrations: Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or CSD number; possible CIDB considerations; POPI consent forms; enterprise questionnaires for JV scenarios. (2.1–2.7; 4, 5, 7–8 Forms)
• Where to obtain documents: The standard Nkangala tender package (see attached documents; returnables list references).
• Key contract form: Offer and Acceptance; contract data indicate the form of contract and pricing rules. (7 Form of Offer and Acceptance; 8 Contract Data Yellow)

Notes: Specific document references used: 3 Tender data pink.pdf; 11 Scope of Work Blue.pdf; 5 List of Returnable Documents yellow amended.pdf; 09 Pricing Instructions; 8 Contract Data Yellow.pdf; 7 Form of Offer and Acceptance.