HTH Granular Chlorine Supply and Delivery

Maluti-a-Phofung Water (SOC) Ltd, a municipal entity, invites formal written quotations for the supply and delivery of HTH scientific granular chlorine for the Fikapatso Water Treatment Plant. The requirement is for 150 units of 25kg HTH scientific granular chlorine. The product is calcium hypochlorite (CAS No. 7778-54-3), with a specified active ingredient content of 65-70% (680 g/kg to 650 g/kg). It is used as a disinfectant in the municipal water treatment process. Bids are invited under the reference MAPW RFQ 023/2026/27, and the document is dated 19 October 2026.

Bidders must submit a number of mandatory documents with their quotations. These include a copy of the company registration certificate showing active members (not required for sole traders or partnerships), a Central Supplier Database (CSD) summary report, a unique tax PIN and valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) certificate, a company profile, and completed supplementary forms. Municipal rates and taxes clearance must also be supplied, or proof that rates and taxes are not in arrears for more than three months. Where a joint venture, consortium or sub-contractor is involved, each party must submit its own CSD and TCS documentation. Prices must be firm, valid for at least 30 days from the offer date, and clearly stated as VAT inclusive or VAT exclusive. The delivery period must be stated on the quotation and will be binding if the bid is successful. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes marked with the project description and reference number, and must be delivered by the closing time of 10:00 on 28 October 2026 at the Maluti-a-Phofung Water offices in Phuthaditjhaba. Electronic, telegraphic, telefax and late submissions will not be accepted. Only one submission per bidder will be considered. No compulsory briefing session is scheduled. The document does not state a contract period.

Awards will be made under the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals. The specific goals are at least 50% HDI ownership (5 points), at least 50% youth ownership (5 points), at least 50% women ownership (4 points), and locality (up to 6 points for Maluti-a-Phofung, 4 for Thabo Mofutsanyane, 2 for other Free State businesses, and 0 for businesses outside the Free State). Supporting documents must be provided to claim these points. The buyer is not obliged to accept the lowest bid or any bid in full. Persons in the service of the state are excluded from bidding. Bidders should note that the document refers in places to 'chlorine gas', but the technical specification is for granular HTH calcium hypochlorite, so bidders should confirm the product specification with the technical contact before submitting. Technical enquiries are directed to Mr Tello Mphuthi, and supply chain enquiries to Mr Mosea Mahlomola.