LESOTHO HIGHLANDS WATER PROJECT – PHASE II
Construction of Polihali Transfer Tunnel
REQUEST FOR TENDER: SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF REINFORCING BARS
Contract No.: LHDA C4021
Tender No.: KKM-BID-2025-016
Date of Issue: 16 September 2025
RFP Closing Date: 17 October 2025
Email: [email protected]
Office Address: Kopano Ke Matla Joint Venture (KKM JV), 317 Phakoe Street, New Europa, Maseru 100, Lesotho
1. Introduction
Kopano Ke Matla Joint Venture (KKM JV) invites suitably qualified Lesotho and South African registered entities to submit bids for the Supply and Delivery of Reinforcing Bars for the Polihali Transfer Tunnel Project.
2. Background
KKM JV has been awarded the contract for the Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II: Polihali Transfer Tunnel Project by the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) to construct a 38-kilometer transfer tunnel linking Polihali Dam to Katse Dam. The project commenced in December 2022 and is scheduled to span approximately five years.
3. Scope of Work
The successful bidder will be required to supply and deliver reinforcing bars as specified in the Bill of Quantities (BoQ):
- Y32 – 300 tons
- Y25 (12m) – 300 tons
- Y25 (10m) – 300 tons
- Y20 (12m) – 300 tons
- Y20 (8m) – 300 tons
- Y16 – 300 tons
- Y12 – 300 tons
- Y10 – 300 tons
- Y8 – 300 tons
- R16 – 300 tons
- R20 – 300 tons
- R25 – 300 tons
Key Responsibilities:
- Supply reinforcing bars in the sizes and specifications stated above
- Ensure all steel complies with SANS/Equivalent standards
- Package and transport items securely to the designated KKM-JV site (Katse and Polihali)
- Deliver within the agreed timeframe
- Replace any defective or non-compliant items at supplier’s cost
- Provide delivery notes, invoices, and supporting documentation with each delivery
4. Eligibility Requirements
Interested bidders must submit the following mandatory documents (failure to submit any will result in automatic disqualification):
- Valid Company Registration Certificate (Lesotho or South Africa)
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
- Trader’s License (Lesotho entities) or CIPC Certificate (South African entities)
- VAT Registration Certificate
- Company Profile
- B-BBEE Certificate (for South African registered companies)
- Proof of experience in supply and delivery of similar products (minimum two reference letters)
- Proof of comprehensive fleet insurance (covering transportation of heavy, oversized, and high-value loads, including third party liability; valid in Lesotho and South Africa)
- Cross border permits between Lesotho and South Africa
- Abnormal Load Permit (specifying mass, width, and height of the load)
- Three (3) years’ audited financial statements
- Priced Quotation (VAT inclusive, clearly indicating unit price and total price for each item listed in the BoQ)
5. Evaluation Criteria
Submissions will be evaluated based on the following weighted criteria:
- Technical Compliance and Quality (25%)
- Financial Stability and Quotation Competitiveness (40%)
- Relevant Experience (20%)
- Local Participation/Preferential Procurement (15%)
6. Submission Guidelines
- All tenders must be submitted electronically only to: [email protected]
- No hard copy submissions will be accepted
- Late submissions will be rejected
7. Queries & Clarification
- Email only: [email protected]
- One inquiry round per bidder (consolidate questions)
- No phone or in-person queries
8. General Conditions
- KKM JV reserves the right to cancel or modify the tender without liability
Disclaimer:
Kopano Ke Matla JV reserves the right to withdraw this tender at any stage without notice and will not be responsible for or pay any expenses or losses which the Tenderer(s) may incur in response to this invitation.