Ward 32: Bulk Sale Market - 36-month rate-based contract for Ammonia Refrigeration Plant maintenance, servicing and repairsClosed

Overview

Ward 32 Bulk Sale Market – 36-month rate-based contract for Ammonia Refrigeration Plant maintenance, servicing and repairs. The contract targets maintenance of critical life-threatening ammonia plants at Durban’s bulk markets. Suitable bidders include mechanical/refrigeration contractors with CIDB 7 ME (or higher) and proven compliance with health, safety and procurement requirements. Clarification meeting is compulsory.

(Document sources: Main Tender Document: 34283-1b-tender-dcoument.pdf)

Requirements

• CIDB eligibility: designation of 7 ME (or higher).
• Health and Safety: submit a Health and Safety Plan; obtain approval prior to commencement; OHS Act compliance; on-site safety documentation required.
• Registrations/Pre-qualifications: register on the eThekwini Supplier Portal; verify CIDB, B-BBEE and Tax Status in CSD; ensure no undisputed municipal arrears.
• Financial: Audited Financial Statements if tender value exceeds R10 million (incl. VAT); provide relevant forms (MBD 5, etc.).
• Tender validity: offers remain valid for 12 months.
• JV considerations: if forming a joint venture, each party must meet related PIN/tax requirements; formal JV arrangements may be required.
• Evaluation: 90/10 price preference system; price competitiveness and compliance assessed per Tender Data.
• Documents/delivery: tender must be submitted in hard copy and electronically via JDE ESP Module; hard copy submission required for validity.

(Notes and requirements drawn from: T1 Notes to Tenderers and CIDB/SCMP guidance in the main tender documents: 34283-1b-tender-dcoument.pdf)

How to Apply

• Download documents from National Treasury eTenders or eThekwini site.
• Attend the compulsory Clarification Meeting: 81 Flower Road, Clairwood, Durban, 4052 on 21 Sept 2026 at 10h00 (follow-up Q&A posted by 09 Oct 2026). (Document: 34283-1b-tender-dcoument.pdf)
• Prepare submissions: hard copy tender delivered to The Tender Box, Municipal Building, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban; electronic submission via eThekwini JDE System (ESP Module). Both must be completed by closing: 16/10/2026 at 11h00. (Document: 34283-1b-tender-dcoument.pdf)
• Obtain bid documents online if not attached. Note: mandatory supplier portal registration and compliance checks in the City SCM policy. (Document: 34283-1b-tender-dcoument.pdf)
• Include required schedules and forms (e.g., Schedule of Rates, BOQ/maintenance schedules, Annexure health and safety contracts). Relevant rate schedules are provided in the Schedule of Rates (Schedule of Rates.xlsx) and Maintenance Price Schedule documents. (Documents: Schedule of Rates.xlsx; 3-boq-maintenace-schedule-of-rates.pdf)
• Additional contract framework: JBCC PBA preliminaries applicable to the contract; ensure familiarity with the Preliminaries Bill and related contract data. (Documents: 2 JBCC PBA Preliminaries Edition 6.2; Additional Tender Document: annexure-b and annexure-a)
• Appendix: Annexure C 37.2 Agreement (OHS Act) and Annexure B Health & Safety Specification outline on-site safety obligations. (Documents: Annexure C-37.2 Agreement; Annexure B- Health and Safety Generic Specification)

(Notes referencing download locations and required steps: 34283-1b-tender-dcoument.pdf; 2 JBCC PBA Preliminaries; Annexure B/C PDFs)