Mechanical Workshop Equipment and Tools Supply NEW

The Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC), the developmental agency of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) reference PR00000016455 for the supply and delivery of mechanical workshop equipment and tools for the Alexandra Automotive Hub in Marlboro, Sandton. The RFQ supports AIDC's mandate to develop the automotive and allied sector in Gauteng, with a focus on enterprise development and township support. The procurement covers 58 line items across vehicle servicing, engine repair, diagnostics, and general workshop operations. Major equipment includes two-post vehicle lifts (2 units, 4,000 kg, with installation, load testing and certificate of compliance), a 4,500 kg short-rise hydraulic vehicle lift, a 40-ton pneumatic hydraulic press, engine assembly stands, a 12-speed pedestal drill, a refrigerant recovery and recharge machine, a battery booster/charger, and a professional car diagnostic and key programming machine. Hand tools and specialist kits make up the remainder, including torque wrenches, bearing pullers and separator kits, valve spring compressors, compression and leak-down test kits, brake caliper tools, tool cabinets, creepers, jacks, jack stands, and wheel chocks. Quantities range from single units to 8 units per item.

Successful bidders must provide proof of registration with the Department of Labour as a Lifting Machinery Entity, as this is a pre-qualification requirement for supplying lifting equipment. For lifts, the service provider must supply, install, conduct load tests and provide a certificate of compliance (COC). All eligible tools and equipment must carry clear warranty conditions. Quotations must be fully priced on the prescribed pricing schedule, exclude VAT (shown separately), be firm for the validity period, and state a firm delivery period. Pricing schedules must be completed in full, and quotes must not be qualified with the bidder's own conditions. Required documents include a SARS PIN, a valid B-BBEE sworn affidavit or SANAS-accredited verification certificate, SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 and SBD 6.2 (preference and local content claims), a signed Integrity Pact, and an active Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration. Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for B-BBEE specific goals. Functionality is assessed on a pass/fail basis with a minimum threshold of 70%. The closing date is 16 November 2026 at 11:00, and submissions must be emailed to quotations@aidc.co.za. Bidders must not copy any AIDC personnel on their submission, as this will result in disqualification.

This tender offers an opportunity for suppliers to establish a relationship with a provincial developmental agency and to supply a fully equipped automotive training and enterprise facility. Successful suppliers will deliver a broad range of specialist equipment that supports skills development and small automotive businesses in the surrounding communities. The requirement for installation, load testing, and certification of lifting equipment also benefits qualified installers and service providers. Because AIDC is a public entity, the tender is governed by strict procurement, integrity and anti-corruption requirements, and bidders should review the RFQ conditions and all supporting documents carefully before submitting a quotation. The estimated contract value is not disclosed in the published documents.