HTH Granular Chlorine Supply

Maluti-a-Phofung Water (SOC) Ltd is requesting formal written quotations for the supply and delivery of HTH scientific granular chlorine for the Makwane Water Treatment Plant in the Free State (RFQ reference MAPW RFQ 025/2026/27). The product is calcium hypochlorite, Ca(OCl)2, with CAS number 7778-54-3, and is used as a disinfectant in potable water treatment. The tender specifies a quantity of 150 units, packaged at 25kg each, with a stated active content of 650 to 680 g/kg. Delivery must be made to the Makwane Water Treatment Plant, and bidders must state their delivery period on the quotation, which will be binding if the bid is successful.

To be considered, bidders must submit a valid Company Registration Certificate reflecting active members (not required for sole traders or partnerships), a CSD summary report, a Tax Compliance Status PIN, a company profile, and completed supplementary forms including the municipal rates and taxes clearance certificate, or proof that municipal rates and taxes are not in arrears for more than three months. In joint ventures, consortia or sub-contracting arrangements, each party must register on the CSD and submit its own tax compliance documentation. Prices must be firm, valid for at least 30 days from the offer date, and clearly stated as VAT inclusive or VAT exclusive. Sealed submissions must be clearly marked with the project description and reference number. Late, telegraphic, telefaxed and electronic submissions are not accepted, and only one submission per bidder will be considered. Bid documents are available from the Maluti-a-Phofung Water offices for a non-refundable R150.00 fee, or free of charge from the National Treasury e-Tender Portal. Bids close on 28 October 2026 at 10:00 at the Maluti-a-Phofung Water offices in Phuthaditjhaba.

Awards will be made using the 80/20 preference point system, under which 80 points are allocated to price and 20 points to 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 (6 points for Maluti-a-Phofung, 4 points for Thabo Mofutsanyane, 2 points for elsewhere in the Free State, and 0 points outside the Free State). The lowest acceptable bid is not automatically accepted, and the municipality may award all, part, or none of the requirement. For suppliers of water treatment chemicals, this opportunity offers a locally focused contract with a clear scoring framework that rewards local and empowered businesses.