Appointment of a Panel of Suppliers to Supply and Deliver Electrical, Automotive Diagnostics, Plumbing, Tools, Welding and Boilermaker Equipment
Tender Details
- Tender No.: PU39/037
- Tender Type: Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Department: Purchasing Consortium Southern Africa (PURCO SA)
- End User: Goldfields TVET College
- Location: Welkom, Free State
- Province: Free State
- Tender Category: Supply and Delivery, Electrical Equipment, Plumbing Supplies, Workshop Tools, Welding Equipment, Boilermaking and Fabrication
- Briefing Session: 5 October 2026 at 09:00
- Briefing Session: Non-compulsory
- Briefing Venue: Microsoft Teams
- Closing Date: 19 October 2026
- Closing Time: 11:00
- Submission: Electronic submission via the PURCO SA website
Tender Description
PURCO SA, on behalf of Goldfields TVET College, invites suitably qualified suppliers to submit proposals for appointment to a panel for the supply and delivery of electrical equipment, automotive diagnostic machines, plumbing machinery, tools, welding machines, boilermaker equipment and fittings.
The panel will provide the college with access to approved suppliers for future procurement requirements, supporting practical training, workshops and operational activities.
Objectives
The main objectives are to:
- Establish a panel of suitably qualified and reliable suppliers.
- Provide Goldfields TVET College with access to technical and industrial equipment as required.
- Ensure timely and reliable delivery of equipment and tools.
- Support vocational education and practical skills training.
- Ensure supplied products meet applicable quality, safety and procurement requirements.
- Provide appropriate after-sales and warranty support where applicable.
Scope of Supply
The panel will cover the supply and delivery of equipment and materials across several categories, including:
Electrical Equipment
- Electrical tools and equipment.
- Electrical components and accessories.
- Workshop electrical equipment.
- Related electrical supplies as specified in the tender schedule.
Automotive Diagnostics
- Automotive diagnostic machines.
- Diagnostic equipment and accessories.
- Related automotive workshop equipment.
Plumbing Machinery and Supplies
- Plumbing machinery.
- Plumbing tools and equipment.
- Plumbing fittings and related accessories.
General Tools
- Workshop hand tools.
- Technical and trade tools.
- Equipment required for practical training and workshop activities.
Welding Equipment
- Welding machines.
- Welding-related equipment and accessories.
- Associated workshop supplies.
Boilermaker Equipment and Fittings
- Boilermaker tools and equipment.
- Fabrication-related equipment.
- Fittings and associated materials.
The exact brands, specifications, quantities, technical standards and delivery requirements must be confirmed in the official tender documentation.
Technical Requirements
Suppliers must ensure that products supplied:
- Are new and fit for purpose where specified.
- Meet the technical specifications provided by the college.
- Comply with applicable South African standards and safety requirements.
- Are suitable for vocational training and workshop environments where applicable.
- Include relevant product specifications and datasheets where required.
- Include warranties or guarantees where specified.
- Are properly packaged and protected during transportation.
- Are delivered to the designated Goldfields TVET College facilities within the required timeframes.
Where manufacturer authorisation or certification is required for specific equipment, bidders must provide the prescribed documentation.
Supplier Skills and Experience
Suppliers should demonstrate suitable capability in:
- Sourcing and supplying industrial and technical equipment.
- Procurement and inventory management.
- Product quality control.
- Logistics and delivery coordination.
- Technical product knowledge.
- Warranty and after-sales support.
- Supplying equipment to educational, vocational training, industrial or workshop environments.
Bidders should verify the official tender documentation for any specific minimum experience, qualification or product-authorisation requirements.
Panel of Suppliers
The successful bidders will form part of a panel of approved suppliers.
A panel arrangement allows the college to procure goods from appointed suppliers when specific requirements arise during the applicable procurement period. Appointment to the panel does not necessarily mean that a supplier will receive a fixed volume or guaranteed value of orders.
Specific call-off, ordering, pricing and panel management procedures must be confirmed in the official tender documents.
Procurement and Compliance Requirements
Bidders must comply with the prescribed PURCO SA procurement requirements, including:
- Completing all required tender schedules and forms.
- Providing company and supplier registration documentation.
- Maintaining appropriate tax and CSD compliance where applicable.
- Providing required B-BBEE documentation or sworn affidavit where applicable.
- Providing product information and technical documentation where requested.
- Meeting all mandatory requirements contained in the RFP.
- Complying with the applicable preference and transformation requirements.
Briefing Session
- Date: 5 October 2026
- Time: 09:00
- Compulsory: No
- Platform: Microsoft Teams
Prospective bidders should consult the official tender documentation for the meeting link and any additional briefing instructions.
Tender Enquiries
Contact Person: Jackson Phetla
Email: jackson.phetla@purcosa.co.za
Telephone: 011 545 0952
Submission
Closing Date: 19 October 2026
Closing Time: 11:00
Submission Method: Electronic submission via the PURCO SA website.
Bidders must ensure that their complete proposals are uploaded before the closing deadline and comply with all prescribed electronic submission requirements.