Supply and delivery of SulfurClosed

Overview

Supply and delivery of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas during a 36-month period on an as-needed basis. This is an open-tender by Ethekwini Municipality for SF6 gas supply/distribution to HV Operations. Bidders should be able to supply SF6 gas and meet procurement, safety, and regulatory requirements (CSD, tax, OH&S, BBBEE).

Requirements

• Eligibility and registrations: must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) as a service provider; provide the MAAA number. If JV, each party applies separately. Also register on the eThekwini supplier database (PR number).
• Tax and compliance: provide Tax Compliance Status PIN or Tax Clearance Certificate; VAT status if applicable; complete required MBD forms (4, 5, 6.1, 8, 9) and related declarations.
• Tender documentation: submit only on official tender documentation; sign Official Tender Form; provide Authority of Signatory; include any JV agreements if applicable.
• Safety and site requirements: comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act declarations; provide Health and Safety plan if requested; adhere to the Mandatary Agreement (37.2) governing safety responsibilities and site rules.
• Technical/ordering details: supply SF6 gas for delivery to HV Substations as specified; include delivery lead times; price must be Net of brokerage/discount; VAT handled separately; quantities may vary from estimated; delivery risk remains with the supplier until delivery.
• Evaluation: price-preference under the 80/20 system (with BBBEE points); minimum BBBEE documentation required; tender validity typically 120 days (plus potential extension).

Notes: There will be no clarification meeting; queries due by 2026-09-03; responses posted by 2026-09-10. See documents for specifics (36698-5E Tender Document.pdf; 36698-5E-37.2 Mandatary Agreement.pdf; 36698-5E Project Baseline Risk Assessment.pdf).

How to Apply

• Obtain documents from eTenders or Durban procurement sites (36698-5E Tender Document.pdf). The hard copy submission supersedes electronic copy for evaluation.
• Submit by the closing date: 18 September 2026, 11:00, both as a sealed hard copy to the Tender Box at 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban, and electronically via the ESP/JDE portal (hard copy prevails).
• Include: Official Tender Form (Section 9); Annexures; Authority of Signatory; Tax Compliance PIN or Tax Clearance; MBD 4, 5, 6.1, 8, 9; BBBEE certificate; CSD proof; Mandatary Agreement (if applicable).
• Clarify via email by 2026-09-03; responses will be posted by 2026-09-10 (36698-5E Tender Document.pdf).
• If applicable, ensure Joint Venture agreements meet requirements and that all parties are on the CSD and supplier databases (see 37.2 Mandatary Agreement for obligations).

Document references: tender body and conditions (36698-5E Tender Document.pdf); Mandatary Agreement (36698-5E-37.2 Mandatary Agreement.pdf); Project Baseline Risk Assessment (36698-5E - Project Baseline Risk Assessment.pdf).