Supply and Delivery of Hand Tools

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), through its Construction South division, has invited bids for the supply and delivery of hand tools and light construction equipment for the raising of the Clanwilliam Dam, located on the Olifants River approximately 2 km south-west of Clanwilliam town in the Western Cape. The wider project involves adding concrete to the downstream side of the dam wall, extending the apron, constructing a free-standing intake tower, river outlet control house, power generating house, short tunnel and coffer dam works, all while keeping the dam in day-to-day operation. The tools procured under this tender form part of a temporary bypass line required to release water while downstream works are underway.

The scope covers around 80 line items, ranging from hand tools such as locking pliers, measuring tapes, wrecking bars, hammers, adjustable wrenches, spanners, socket sets, screwdrivers, pipe wrenches, bolt cutters and spirit levels, to heavier equipment including a 10-ton hydraulic bottle jack, a 3-ton chain block, a 0.75-ton manual winch hoist, an oxy-acetylene gas torch and cutter set, a heavy-duty bench vice and a wheelbarrow. Concrete finishing tools such as steel and PVC floats, corner trowels and aluminium straight edges are also included. Each item carries a detailed technical specification in Section 3.2.14 that must be initialled as complying. Quantities are estimates only and orders will be placed as requirements arise, and the Department may purchase only some items. Delivery must commence within 10 working days of the first order, with a delivery schedule due within 5 working days of award, to the Clanwilliam Dam construction site offices between 08:00 and 15:00, excluding weekends, public holidays, 11 December to 9 January, and the last Friday of each month. Prices must be fully inclusive of delivery and transport, firm for 120 days, and not subject to escalation. No performance security is required, and payment is made by EFT within 30 days of approved tax invoice and signed delivery notes.

Compliance is essential. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database, hold a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN, be registered with CIPC, provide a B-BBEE Status Level certificate, complete the SBD forms (SBD 1, 3.1, 4, 6.1), and submit a signed authority to bind the company. Preference points are available for women, people with disabilities and youth ownership (5 points each), Western Cape location (2 points), and B-BBEE Level 1 or 2 QSE/EME status (3 points), with supporting affidavits required. For businesses, this tender offers a sizeable, structured supply opportunity with government payment security and a clear technical brief, provided they can source industrial-grade tools that meet the specifications and deliver reliably to a remote, controlled dam site.