The Joint Venture Suite: Building a B-BBEE and CIDB Compliance Engine for South African Procurement
How Tenders-SA built the JV Suite — a complete toolkit for joint venture formation in South African government procurement, covering CIDB grade calculation per Practice Note 29, B-BBEE consolidated scoring for unincorporated JVs, fronting risk detection, and the partner finder that matches companies by complementarity.
The Joint Venture Suite: Building a B-BBEE and CIDB Compliance Engine
In South African government procurement, forming a joint venture (JV) is one of the most powerful moves a supplier can make. A small contractor with a CIDB Grade 2 can combine with a Grade 4 partner and bid on projects they could never win alone. A Level 4 B-BBEE company can partner with a Level 1 EME to unlock preferential procurement points on set-aside contracts.
But JVs are also fraught with risk. The regulations are complex, the calculations are unforgiving, and getting it wrong — especially on B-BBEE fronting — can disqualify your bid or lead to legal consequences. The Tenders-SA JV Suite was built to make JV formation transparent, auditable, and data-driven.
CIDB Grade Calculation (Practice Note 29)
The CIDB (Construction Industry Development Board) grading system determines the maximum tender value a contractor can bid on. Grades range from 1 (up to R500k) to 9 (unlimited). When multiple contractors form a JV, Practice Note 29 defines how to calculate the combined grade:
1export type CidbGrade = 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9; 2 3export const CIDB_THRESHOLDS: Record<CidbGrade, CidbThreshold> = { 4 1: { grade: 1, maxTenderValue: 500_000, description: "Up to R500k" }, 5 2: { grade: 2, maxTenderValue: 1_000_000, description: "Up to R1m" }, 6 3: { grade: 3, maxTenderValue: 3_000_000, description: "Up to R3m" }, 7 4: { grade: 4, maxTenderValue: 6_000_000, description: "Up to R6m" }, 8 5: { grade: 5, maxTenderValue: 13_000_000, description: "Up to R13m" }, 9 6: { grade: 6, maxTenderValue: 26_000_000, description: "Up to R26m" }, 10 7: { grade: 7, maxTenderValue: 52_000_000, description: "Up to R52m" }, 11 8: { grade: 8, maxTenderValue: 104_000_000, description: "Up to R104m" }, 12 9: { grade: 9, maxTenderValue: Infinity, description: "No Limit" }, 13}; 14 15export function calculateJvGrade( 16// ... (truncated)TYPESCRIPT
The two rules are simple but powerful: two Grade 4 partners combine to bid as Grade 5; one Grade 4 plus two Grade 3 partners also qualify for Grade 5. This means a JV can bid on projects valued above the capacity of any individual member.
B-BBEE Consolidated Scoring
B-BBEE scoring for unincorporated joint ventures follows the Amended Codes' consolidation approach. The engine calculates the consolidated score by weighting each partner's B-BBEE points by their share of work:
1export function calculateJvBbbeeStatus( 2 partners: PartnerScore[] 3): JvBbbeeResult { 4 let totalScore = 0; 5 let totalWorkShare = 0; 6 7 // 1. Calculate Consolidated Score: Sum(Partner Points × Partner Work Share %) 8 partners.forEach(p => { 9 const effectivePoints = p.points ?? BBBEE_LEVEL_THRESHOLDS[p.level] ?? 0; 10 totalScore += effectivePoints * (p.shareOfWork / 100); 11 totalWorkShare += p.shareOfWork; 12 }); 13 14 // Validate work share sums to 100% 15 if (Math.abs(totalWorkShare - 100) > 1) { 16// ... (truncated)TYPESCRIPT
Fronting Risk Detection
Fronting — where a designated-group partner is used as a facade while the real control and benefit go to a non-designated entity — is a serious offense under the B-BBEE Act. The JV Suite includes a dedicated fronting risk assessment engine that evaluates partners across multiple dimensions: work share vs. equity share imbalance, control and management structures, operational involvement, historical bidding patterns, and financial benefit flow.
The engine doesn't make legal determinations — it surfaces risk indicators that the partners should investigate before proceeding. Each risk dimension is scored and aggregated into an overall risk level (Low / Medium / High), with specific factors listed so users understand the assessment.
The Partner Finder: Matching by Complementarity
The JV Partner Finder (released July 2026) is a two-sided marketplace that ranks potential JV partners by complementarity — how much of your gap they close — not by similarity. This is a crucial distinction: you don't want a partner who looks like you; you want one who fills your weaknesses.
The finder scores candidates on: CIDB grade uplift (combining with this partner would raise your effective grade from 4 to 7); B-BBEE level consolidation (moving from Level 5 to Level 2); designated-group set-aside eligibility; proven award history in target categories; provincial reach into new regions; and any fronting risk cautions.
Users can filter by province, category, and enterprise type. Each result shows the simulated combined CIDB grade, consolidated B-BBEE level, specific reasons why the partner helps, any cautions, and a data-confidence indicator. The matching is fully algorithmic — no AI cost — and reuses the existing JV logic engines.
The Agreement Builder and Proposals
Beyond finding partners, the JV Suite includes: an Agreement Builder that generates JV agreement templates with customizable split structures, risk allocation, and termination clauses; a Proposals Inbox where companies can send and receive JV partnership requests without revealing contact details until both parties accept; and a JV Calculator that lets users model different partner combinations before reaching out.
Discoverability and SEO
Companies can opt-in to appear in the JV Partner Finder through a dashboard setting. Consent is explicit — contact details are never shown publicly. Companies reach each other only through the proposal system. The finder populates from both opted-in companies and public award records, but award-history companies are never auto-listed as "available."
The JV directories at /tools/jv-suite/partners list potential partners by sector and province, with citation-ready structured data (CollectionPage + ItemList + breadcrumbs). Thin pages (too few listings) are automatically excluded from search indexing. A dedicated sitemap at /sitemaps/jv-partners.xml ensures the directories are crawlable.
Integration with the Platform
The JV Suite is deeply integrated into the platform. Tender Radar cards for near-miss matches link directly to partners who could close the gap. The "what-if" JV scenario in Radar shows projected scores with partner combinations. Company Intelligence reports include a "JV Fit" card showing how a JV with that company would change your position. And the Application Assistance workspace suggests relevant partners when it detects a capability gap.
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Relevant Tender Opportunities
Based on this article's topics, here are some current tenders that might interest you
Services: Electrical
EHLANZENI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY INVITES TENDERER’S FOR SUPPLY, INSTALL AND COMMISSION OF TWO HIGH MAST LIGHTS IN THE CITY OF MBOMBELA. Ehlanzeni District Municipality hereby invite tenderers who are capable and experienced in public lighting installation with a CIDB grading of 3EP or Higher. 1. Only tenderers who have provided the following mandatory information and documents to be used to evaluate the tenderers responsiveness will be considered for further evaluation on functionality and preference specific goals. 1.1 Only bidders who are registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) will be considered and the copy of the CSD report not older than three months. 1.2 Form of offer must be firm, VAT and other tax inclusive and valid at least Ninety (90) days from the closing date. 1.3 No tender shall be considered for the person who are in the service of the state, 1.4 Valid SARS PIN certificate must be attached, 1.5 Attached original Certified copy of company registration documents issued by Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) and tenderer must attach shareholder’s certificates where applicable. 1.6 Attached original Certified copies of Identity Documents (ID) of all company directors, 1.7 Attach verifiable Municipal Account/s not older than three months for both the tenderer and entity owner/s or director/s. In areas where the municipalities are not issuing municipal accounts, attach valid lease agreements or confirmation of residence or address for both the tenderer and entity owner/s or director/s issued by a relevant authority not older than three months. 1.8 Proof of registration with CIDB for a grading of 3EP or Higher, 1.9 Attached Valid letter from Department of Employment and Labour - COIDA registration letter, 1.10 Tenderers submitting tenders as a joint venture or consortium must attach a signed agreement by all parties to the joint venture or consortium. 1.11 Fully completed tender document as issued and signed must be submitted on the PDF document that has been issued. All certified copies must not be older done three months. 1.12 Tenderers are advised not to commit any fraudulent activities, including forgery of documents. All abuses of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems including but not limited to forgery of returnable documents, may be reported to the South African Police Service (SAPS) and restricted from doing business with any public institution or organ of the state for a period not exceeding 10 years in line with the Prevention of Fraud and Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004. 2. This tender will be evaluated on 80/20 Preference Points system approved Preferential Procurement Policy of the Ehlanzeni District Municipality. The preference points system will be applied as follows: - 2.1 The 80 points will be for price 2.2 The 20 points will be allocated for the specific goals on a proportional or pro rata basis as mentioned below: - POINTS FOR CONTRACTING AN ENTERPRISE OWNED BY HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED PERSONS OR INDIVIDUALS HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED PERSONS OR INDIVIDUALS POINTS ALLOCATION SOURCE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO CLAIM POINTS 100% black person or people owned enterprise 5,00 ? A copy of a Full CSD report not older than 3 months More than 30% woman or women shareholding or owned enterprise 2,00 more than 30% youth shareholding or owned enterprise 2,00 More than 30% people living with disability shareholding or owned enterprise 2,00 ? A copy of a Medical Certificate to confirm disability or stated on the CSD More than 30% military veteran’s shareholding or owned enterprise 2,00 ? Points will be allocated if it is stated on the CSD that the enterprise is owned by persons designated as military veterans POINTS FOR IMPLEMENTING OF RDP PROGRAMMES Enterprises regarded as *EMEs located within the Ehlanzeni District Municipality area of jurisdiction 2,00 ? A copy of a Full CSD report not older than 3 months NB: Points will only be awarded if the CSD physical address is the same as the address for the proof of residence required in 1.7 above. B-BBEE level 1 contribution 5,00 ? Certified Valid BBBEE certificate ? or Certified Valid EME and SME a Sworn Affidavit ? or Certified Valid CIPC issued certificate confirming annual turnover and level of Black Ownership TOTAL PREFERENCE POINTS TO BE CLAIMED 20,00 *EME’s are Exempted Micro Enterprise with an annual Turnover of R 10.0million or less. Received tenders will be evaluated for responsiveness based on mandatory requirements and on functionality to obtain a minimum of 70 points out of a possible 100 points to qualify for further evaluation in line with 80/20 Preference Points System. Tender Documents can be viewed and downloaded at no cost on Document sharing and collaboration Platform or Portal (NEPTUNE): http://edmservices.ehlanzeni.gov.za and National Treasure Portal from Friday, 10 July 2026. Further information regarding the download and uploading of the documents will be explained during the compulsory briefing session. A compulsory briefing session will be held on Friday, 17 July 2026 ,10:00 at Ehlanzeni District Municipality Complex, DMC, 8 Van Niekerk Street, Sonheuwel Central, Mbombela 1201. Where bids should be submitted - Completed bid and other returnable documents must be submitted only in PDF format on the Document Sharing and Collaboration Platform or Portal: http://edmservices.ehlanzeni.gov.za on or before Tuesday, 28 July 2026 not later than 12H00. Tender Documents received by telegram, fax and post will not be considered. Late tenders shall not be accepted. Enquiry: Contact Person - ADMINISTRATION: Mr. SP Khumalo at 013 759 8573 or [email protected] - TECHNICAL: Ms. DD Magale 013 759 8690 or [email protected] Special Conditions: Ehlanzeni District Municipality reserves the right to appoint for the whole or part of the tender or to cancel the tender Employer: Acting Municipal Manager: Ms. S S Madlopha Ehlanzeni District Municipality P.O. Box 3333 MBOMBELA 1200
Ehlanzeni District Municipality
Mpumalanga
28 Jul 2026
16d leftSupplies: Electrical Equipment
SUPPLY, DELIVER AND OFF-LOADING OF STREET LIGHTING FITTINGS AT THABA CHWEU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Ehlanzeni District Municipality hereby invite tenderer s who are capable and experienced in public lighting installation with a CIDB grading of 1EP or Higher. 1. Only tenderers who have provided the following mandatory information and documents to be used to evaluate the tenderers responsiveness will be considered for further evaluation on functionality and preference specific goals. 1.1 Only tenderers who are registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) will be considered and the copy of the CSD report not older than three months. 1.2 Form of offer must be firm, VAT and other tax inclusive and valid at least Ninety (90) days from the closing date. 1.3 No tender shall be considered for the person who are in the service of the state, 1.4 Valid SARS PIN certificate must be attached, 1.5 Attached original Certified copy of company registration documents issued by Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) and tenderer must attach shareholder’s certificates where applicable. 1.6 Attached original Certified copies of Identity Documents (ID) of all company directors, 1.7 Attach verifiable Municipal Account/s not older than three months for both the tenderer and entity owner/s or director/s. In areas where the municipalities are not issuing municipal accounts, attach valid lease agreements or confirmation of residence or address for both the tenderer and entity owner/s or director/s issued by a relevant authority not older than three months. 1.8 Proof of registration with CIDB for a grading of 1EP or Higher, 1.8 Attached Valid letter from Department of Employment and Labour - COIDA registration letter, 1.9 Tenderers submitting tenders as a joint venture or consortium must attach a signed agreement by all parties to the joint venture or consortium. 1.10 Fully completed tender document as issued and signed must be submitted on the PDF document that has been issued. All certified copies must not be older than three months. 1.11 Bidders are advised not to commit any fraudulent activities, including forgery of documents. All abuses of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems including but not limited to forgery of returnable documents, may be reported to the South African Police Service (SAPS) and restricted from doing business with any public institution or organ of the state for a period not exceeding 10 years in line with the Prevention of Fraud and Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004. 2. This tender will be evaluated on 80/20 Preference Points system approved Preferential Procurement Policy of the Ehlanzeni District Municipality. The preference points system will be applied as follows: - 2.1 The 80 points will be for price 2.2 The 20 points will be allocated for the specific goals on a proportional or pro rata basis as mentioned below: - POINTS FOR CONTRACTING AN ENTERPRISE OWNED BY HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED PERSONS OR INDIVIDUALS HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED PERSONS OR INDIVIDUALS POINTS ALLOCATION SOURCE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO CLAIM POINTS 100% black person or people owned enterprise 5,00 ? A copy of a Full CSD report not older than 3 months More than 30% woman or women shareholding or owned enterprise 2,00 more than 30% youth shareholding or owned enterprise 2,00 More than 30% people living with disability shareholding or owned enterprise 2,00 ? A copy of a Medical Certificate to confirm disability or stated on the CSD More than 30% military veteran’s shareholding or owned enterprise 2,00 ? Points will be allocated if it is stated on the CSD that the enterprise is owned by persons designated as military veterans POINTS FOR IMPLEMENTING OF RDP PROGRAMMES Enterprises regarded as *EMEs located within the Ehlanzeni District Municipality area of jurisdiction 2,00 ? A copy of a Full CSD report not older than 3 months NB: Points will only be awarded if the CSD physical address is the same as the address for the proof of residence required in 1.7 above. B-BBEE level 1 contribution 5,00 ? Certified Valid BBBEE certificate ? or Certified Valid EME and SME a Sworn Affidavit ? or Certified Valid CIPC issued certificate confirming annual turnover and level of Black Ownership TOTAL PREFERENCE POINTS TO BE CLAIMED 20,00 *EME’s are Exempted Micro Enterprise with an annual Turnover of R 10.0million or less. Received tenders will be evaluated for responsiveness based on mandatory requirements and on functionality to obtain a minimum of 70 points out of a possible 100 points to qualify for further evaluation in line with 80/20 Preference Points System. Tender Documents can be viewed and downloaded at no cost on Document sharing and collaboration Platform or Portal (NEPTUNE): http://edmservices.ehlanzeni.gov.za and National Treasure Portal from Friday, 10 July 2026. Further information regarding the download and uploading of the documents will be explained during the compulsory briefing session. A compulsory briefing session will be held on Friday, 17 July 2026 ,10:00 at Ehlanzeni District Municipality Complex, DMC, 8 Van Niekerk Street, Sonheuwel Central, Mbombela 1201. Where bids should be submitted - Completed bid and other returnable documents must be submitted only in PDF format on the Document Sharing and Collaboration Platform or Portal: http://edmservices.ehlanzeni.gov.za on or before Tuesday, 28 July 2026 not later than 12H00. Tender Documents received by telegram, fax and post will not be considered. Late tenders shall not be accepted. Enquiry: Contact Person - ADMINISTRATION: Mr SP Khumalo at 013 759 8573 or [email protected] - TECHNICAL: Ms DD Magale 013 759 8690 or [email protected] Special Conditions: Ehlanzeni District Municipality reserves the right to appoint for the whole or part of the tender or to cancel the tender Employer: Acting Municipal Manager: Ms. S S Madlopha Ehlanzeni District Municipality P.O. Box 3333 MBOMBELA 1200
Ehlanzeni District Municipality
Mpumalanga
28 Jul 2026
16d leftSupplies: Electrical Equipment
EHLANZENI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY INVITES TENDERER’ S FOR SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND OFF-LOADING OF HIGH MAST LIGHTS FITTINGS IN NKOMAZI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Ehlanzeni District Municipality hereby invite tenderer s who are capable and experienced in public lighting installation with a CIDB grading of 1EP or Higher. 1. Only tenderers who have provided the following mandatory information and documents to be used to evaluate the tenderers responsiveness will be considered for further evaluation on functionality and preference specific goals. 1.1 Only tenderers who are registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) will be considered and the copy of the full CSD report not older than three months should be submitted. 1.2 Form of offer must be firm, VAT and other tax inclusive and valid at least Ninety (90) days from the closing date. 1.3 No tender shall be considered for the person who are in the service of the state, 1.4 Valid SARS PIN certificate must be attached, 1.5 Attached original Certified copy of company registration documents issued by Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) and tenderer must attach shareholder’s certificates where applicable. 1.6 Attached original Certified copies of Identity Documents (ID) of all company directors, 1.7 Attach verifiable Municipal Account/s not older than three months for both the tenderer and entity owner/s or director/s. In areas where the municipalities are not issuing municipal accounts, attach valid lease agreements or confirmation of residence or address for both the tenderer and entity owner/s or director/s issued by a relevant authority not older than three months. 1.8 Proof of registration with CIDB for a grading of 1EP or Higher, 1.9 Attached Valid letter from Department of Employment and Labour - COIDA registration letter, 1.10 Tenderers submitting tenders as a joint venture or consortium must attach a signed agreement by all parties to the joint venture or consortium. 1.11 Fully completed tender document as issued and signed must be submitted on the PDF document that has been issued. All certified copies must not be older than three months. 1.12 Tenderers are advised not to commit any fraudulent activities, including forgery of documents. All abuses of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems including but not limited to forgery of returnable documents, may be reported to the South African Police Service (SAPS) and restricted from doing business with any public institution or organ of the state for a period not exceeding 10 years in line with the Prevention of Fraud and Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004. 2. This tender will be evaluated on 80/20 Preference Points system approved Preferential Procurement Policy of the Ehlanzeni District Municipality. The preference points system will be applied as follows: - 2.1 The 80 points will be for price 2.2 The 20 points will be allocated for the specific goals on a proportional or pro rata basis as mentioned below: - POINTS FOR CONTRACTING AN ENTERPRISE OWNED BY HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED PERSONS OR INDIVIDUALS HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED PERSONS OR INDIVIDUALS POINTS ALLOCATION SOURCE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO CLAIM POINTS 100% black person or people owned enterprise 5,00 ? A copy of a Full CSD report not older than 3 months More than 30% woman or women shareholding or owned enterprise 2,00 more than 30% youth shareholding or owned enterprise 2,00 More than 30% people living with disability shareholding or owned enterprise 2,00 ? A copy of a Medical Certificate to confirm disability or stated on the CSD More than 30% military veteran’s shareholding or owned enterprise 2,00 ? Points will be allocated if it is stated on the CSD that the enterprise is owned by persons designated as military veterans POINTS FOR IMPLEMENTING OF RDP PROGRAMMES Enterprises regarded as *EMEs located within the Ehlanzeni District Municipality area of jurisdiction 2,00 ? A copy of a Full CSD report not older than 3 months NB: Points will only be awarded if the CSD physical address is the same as the address for the proof of residence required in 1.7 above. B-BBEE level 1 contribution 5,0 ? Certified Valid BBBEE certificate ? or Certified Valid EME and SME a Sworn Affidavit ? or Certified Valid CIPC issued certificate confirming annual turnover and level of Black Ownership TOTAL PREFERENCE POINTS TO BE CLAIMED 20,0 *EME’s are Exempted Micro Enterprise with an annual Turnover of R 10.0million or less. Received tenders will be evaluated for responsiveness based on mandatory requirements and on functionality to obtain a minimum of 70 points out of a possible 100 points to qualify for further evaluation in line with 80/20 Preference Points System. Tender Documents can be viewed and downloaded at no cost on Document sharing and collaboration Platform or Portal (NEPTUNE): http://edmservices.ehlanzeni.gov.za and National Treasure Portal from Friday, 10 July 2026. Further information regarding the download and uploading of the documents will be explained during the compulsory briefing session. A compulsory briefing session will be held on Friday, 17 July 2026 ,10:00 at Ehlanzeni District Municipality Complex, DMC, 8 Van Niekerk Street, Sonheuwel Central, Mbombela 1201. Where bids should be submitted - Completed bid and other returnable documents must be submitted only in PDF format on the Document Sharing and Collaboration Platform or Portal: http://edmservices.ehlanzeni.gov.za on or before Tuesday, 28 July 2026 not later than 12H00. Tender Documents received by telegram, fax and post will not be considered. Late tenders shall not be accepted. Enquiry: Contact Person - ADMINISTRATION: Mr SP Khumalo at 013 759 8573 or [email protected] - TECHNICAL: Ms DD Magale 013 759 8690 or [email protected] Special Conditions: Ehlanzeni District Municipality reserves the right to appoint for the whole or part of the tender or to cancel the tender Employer: Acting Municipal Manager: Ms. S S Madlopha Ehlanzeni District Municipality P.O. Box 3333 MBOMBELA 1200
Ehlanzeni District Municipality
Mpumalanga
28 Jul 2026
16d leftServices: General
SITING, DRILLING AND EQUIPMENT OF TWO NEW SOLAR BOREHOLES IN THE CITY OF MBOMBELA T1.1 TENDER NOTICE AND INVITATION TO TENDER EHLANZENI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY INVITES BIDS FOR THE ABOVE-MENTIONED TENDER Ehlanzeni District Municipality hereby invites tenderers for the above-mentioned tender who are capable and experienced in siting, drilling, equipping and commissioning solar boreholes with a CIDB grading 3ME or Higher. 1. Only tenderers who have provided the following mandatory information and documents to be used to evaluate the tenderers responsiveness will be considered for further evaluation on functionality and preference specific goals. 1.1 Only bidders who are registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) will be considers and the copy of the CSD report not older than three months. 1.2 Form of offer must be firm, VAT and other tax inclusive and valid at least Ninety (90) days from the closing date. 1.3 No tender shall be considered for the person who are in the service of the state, 1.4 Valid SARS PIN certificate must be attached, 1.5 Attach certified copy of company registration documents issued by Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) and tenderer must attach shareholder’s certificates where applicable. 1.6 Attach certified copies of Identity Documents (ID) of all company directors, 1.7 Attach verifiable Municipal Account/s not older than three months for both the tenderer and entity owner/s or director/s. In areas where the municipalities are not issuing municipal accounts, attach valid lease agreements or confirmation of residence or address for both the tenderer and entity owner/s or director/s issued by a relevant authority not older than three months. 1.8 Proof of registration with CIDB for a grading of 3ME or Higher, 1.8 Attached Valid letter from Department of Employment and Labour - COIDA registration letter, 1.9 Tenderers submitting tenders as a joint venture or consortium must attach a signed agreement by all parties to the joint venture or agreement. 1.10 Fully completed tender document as issued and signed must be submitted on the PDF document that has been issued. All certified copies must not be older than three months. 1.11 Bidders are advised not to commit any fraudulent activities, including forgery of documents. All abuses of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems including but not limited to forgery of returnable documents, may be reported to the South African Police Service (SAPS) and restricted from doing business with any public institution or organ of the state for a period not exceeding 10 years in line with the Prevention of Fraud and Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004. 2. This tender will be evaluated on 80/20 Preference Points system approved Preferential Procurement Policy of the Ehlanzeni District Municipality. The preference points system will be applied as follows: - 2.1 The 80 points will be for price 2.2 The 20 points will be allocated for the specific goals on a proportional or pro rata basis as mentioned below: - POINTS FOR CONTRACTING AN ENTERPRISE OWNED BY HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED PERSONS OR INDIVIDUALS HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED PERSONS OR INDIVIDUALS POINTS ALLOCATION SOURCE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO CLAIM POINTS 100% black person or people owned enterprise 5,00 ? A copy of a Full CSD report not older than 3 months More than 30% woman or women shareholding or owned enterprise 2,00 more than 30% youth shareholding or owned enterprise 2,00 More than 30% people living with disability shareholding or owned enterprise 2,00 ? A copy of a Medical Certificate to confirm disability or stated on the CSD More than 30% people military veteran’s shareholding or owned enterprise 2,00 ? Points will be allocated if it is stated on the CSD that the enterprise is owned by persons designated as military veterans POINTS FOR IMPLEMENTING OF RDP PROGRAMMES Enterprises regarded as *EMEs located within the Ehlanzeni District Municipality area of jurisdiction 2,00 ? A copy of a Full CSD report not older than 3 months NB: Points will only be awarded if the CSD physical address is the same as the address for the proof of residence required in 1.7 above. B-BBEE level 1 contribution 5,0 ? Certified Valid BBBEE certificate ? or Certified Valid EME and SME a Sworn Affidavit ? or Certified Valid CIPC issued certificate confirming annual turnover and level of Black Ownership TOTAL PREFERENCE POINTS TO BE CLAIMED 20,0 *EME’s are Exempted Micro Enterprise with an annual Turnover of R 10.0million or less. Received tenders will be evaluated for responsiveness based on mandatory requirements and on functionality to obtain a minimum of 70 points out of a possible 100 points to qualify for further evaluation in line with 80/20 Preference Points System. Tender Documents can be viewed and downloaded at no cost on Document sharing and collaboration Platform or Portal (NEPTUNE): http://edmservices.ehlanzeni.gov.za and National Treasure Portal from Monday, 06 July 2026. Further information regarding the download and uploading of the documents will be explained during the compulsory briefing session. A compulsory briefing session will be held on Monday, 13 July 2026, 10H00 at Ehlanzeni District Municipality Offices, DMC, 8 Van Niekerk Street, Sonheuwel Central, Mbombela 1201. Where bids should be submitted - Completed bid and other returnable documents must be submitted only in PDF format on the Document Sharing and Collaboration Platform or Portal: http://edmservices.ehlanzeni.gov.za on or before Monday, 20 July 2026 not later than 12H00. Tender Documents received by telegram, fax and post will not be considered. Late tenders shall not be accepted. Enquiry: Contact Person - ADMINISTRATION: Mr. SP Khumalo at 013 759 8573 or [email protected] - TECHNICAL SERVICES: Me D. Magale at 013 759 8690 or [email protected] Special Conditions: Ehlanzeni District Municipality reserves the right to appoint for the whole or part of the tender or to cancel the tender Employer: Acting Municipal Manager: Ms S S Madlopha Ehlanzeni District Municipality P.O. Box 3333 MBOMBELA 1200
Ehlanzeni District Municipality
Mpumalanga
20 Jul 2026
8d leftServices: General
SITING, DRILLING AND EQUIPMENT OF TWO NEW SOLAR BOREHOLES IN BUSHBUCKRIDGE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY T1.1 TENDER NOTICE AND INVITATION TO TENDER EHLANZENI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY INVITES BIDS FOR THE ABOVE-MENTIONED TENDER Ehlanzeni District Municipality hereby invites tenderers for the above-mentioned tender who are capable and experienced in siting, drilling, equipping and commissioning solar boreholes with a CIDB grading 3ME or Higher. 1. Only tenderers who have provided the following mandatory information and documents to be used to evaluate the tenderers responsiveness will be considered for further evaluation on functionality and preference specific goals. 1.1 Only bidders who are registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) will be considers and the copy of the CSD report not older than three months. 1.2 Form of offer must be firm, VAT and other tax inclusive and valid at least Ninety (90) days from the closing date. 1.3 No tender shall be considered for the person who are in the service of the state, 1.4 Valid SARS PIN certificate must be attached, 1.5 Attached original Certified copy of company registration documents issued by Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) and tenderer must attach shareholder’s certificates where applicable. 1.6 Attached original Certified copies of Identity Documents (ID) of all company directors, 1.7 Attach verifiable Municipal Account/s not older than three months for both the tenderer and entity owner/s or director/s. In areas where the municipalities are not issuing municipal accounts, attach valid lease agreements or confirmation of residence or address for both the tenderer and entity owner/s or director/s issued by a relevant authority not older than three months. 1.8 Proof of registration with CIDB for a grading of 3ME or Higher, 1.8 Attached Valid letter from Department of Employment and Labour - COIDA registration letter, 1.9 Tenderers submitting tenders as a joint venture or consortium must attach a signed agreement by all parties to the joint venture or consortium. 1.10 Fully completed tender document as issued and signed must be submitted on the PDF document that has been issued. All certified copies must not be older done three months. 1.11 Bidders are advised not to commit any fraudulent activities, including forgery of documents. All abuses of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems including but not limited to forgery of returnable documents, may be reported to the South African Police Service (SAPS) and restricted from doing business with any public institution or organ of the state for a period not exceeding 10 years in line with the Prevention of Fraud and Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004. 2. This tender will be evaluated on 80/20 Preference Points system approved Preferential Procurement Policy of the Ehlanzeni District Municipality. The preference points system will be applied as follows: - 2.1 The 80 points will be for price 2.2 The 20 points will be allocated for the specific goals on a proportional or pro rata basis as mentioned below: - POINTS FOR CONTRACTING AN ENTERPRISE OWNED BY HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED PERSONS OR INDIVIDUALS HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED PERSONS OR INDIVIDUALS POINTS ALLOCATION SOURCE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO CLAIM POINTS 100% black person or people owned enterprise 5,00 ? A copy of a Full CSD report not older than 3 months More than 30% woman or women shareholding or owned enterprise 2,00 more than 30% youth shareholding or owned enterprise 2,00 More than 30% people living with disability shareholding or owned enterprise 2,00 ? A copy of a Medical Certificate to confirm disability or stated on the CSD More than 30% military veteran’s shareholding or owned enterprise 2,00 ? Points will be allocated if it is stated on the CSD that the enterprise is owned by persons designated as military veterans POINTS FOR IMPLEMENTING OF RDP PROGRAMMES Enterprises regarded as *EMEs located within the Ehlanzeni District Municipality area of jurisdiction 2,00 ? A copy of a Full CSD report not older than 3 months NB: Points will only be awarded if the CSD physical address is the same as the address for the proof of residence required in 1.7 above. B-BBEE level 1 contribution 5,0 ? Certified Valid BBBEE certificate ? or Certified Valid EME and SME a Sworn Affidavit ? or Certified Valid CIPC issued certificate confirming annual turnover and level of Black Ownership TOTAL PREFERENCE POINTS TO BE CLAIMED 20,0 *EME’s are Exempted Micro Enterprise with an annual Turnover of R 10.0million or less. Received tenders will be evaluated for responsiveness based on mandatory requirements and on functionality to obtain a minimum of 70 points out of a possible 100 points to qualify for further evaluation in line with 80/20 Preference Points System. Tender Documents can be viewed and downloaded at no cost on Document sharing and collaboration Platform or Portal (NEPTUNE): http://edmservices.ehlanzeni.gov.za and National Treasure Portal from Monday, 06 July 2026. Further information regarding the download and uploading of the documents will be explained during the compulsory briefing session. A compulsory briefing session will be held on Monday, 13 July 2026, 10h00 at Ehlanzeni District Municipality Offices, DMC, 8 Van Niekerk Street, Sonheuwel Central, Mbombela 1201. Where bids should be submitted - Completed bid and other returnable documents must be submitted only in PDF format on the Document Sharing and Collaboration Platform or Portal: http://edmservices.ehlanzeni.gov.za on or before Monday, 20 July 2026 not later than 12H00. Tender Documents received by telegram, fax and post will not be considered. Late tenders shall not be accepted. Enquiry: Contact Person - ADMINISTRATION: Mr. SP Khumalo at 013 759 8573 or [email protected] - TECHNICAL SERVICES: Mr. T Botha at 013 759 8690 or [email protected] - Special Conditions: Ehlanzeni District Municipality reserves the right to appoint for the whole or part of the tender or to cancel the tender Employer: Acting Municipal Manager: Ms. S S Madlopha Ehlanzeni District Municipality P.O. Box 3333 MBOMBELA 1200
Ehlanzeni District Municipality
Mpumalanga
20 Jul 2026
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APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE REVIEW OF THE EHLANZENI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK Tenders are hereby invited from capable and experienced service providers for the above tender. 1. Only tenderers who have provided the following mandatory information and documents to be used to evaluate the bidder's responsiveness will be considered for further evaluation on functionality; 1. Only tenderers who have provided the following mandatory information and documents to be used to evaluate the tenderers responsiveness will be considered for further evaluation on functionality and preference specific goals. 1.1 Only tenderers who are registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) will be considered and the copy of the full CSD report not older than three months should be submitted. 1.2 Form of offer must be firm, VAT and other tax inclusive and valid at least Ninety (90) days from the closing date. 1.3 No tender shall be considered for the person who are in the service of the state, 1.4 Valid SARS PIN certificate must be attached, 1.5 Attached original Certified copy of company registration documents issued by Companies and Intellectual Property commission (CIPC) and tenderer must attach shareholder’s certificates where applicable. 1.6 Attached original Certified copies of Identity Documents (ID) of all company directors, 1.7 Attach verifiable Municipal Account/s not older than three months for both the tenderer and entity owner/s or director/s. In areas where the municipalities are not issuing municipal accounts, attach valid lease agreements or confirmation of residence or address for both the tenderer and entity owner/s or director/s issued by a relevant authority not older than three months. 1.8 Tenderers submitting tenders as a joint venture or consortium must attach a signed agreement by all parties to the joint venture or consortium. 1.9 Fully completed tender document as issued and signed must be submitted on the PDF document that has been issued. All certified copies must not be older than three months. 1.10 Tenderers are advised not to commit any fraudulent activities, including forgery of documents. All abuses of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems including but not limited to forgery of returnable documents, may be reported to the South African Police Service (SAPS) and restricted from doing business with any public institution or organ of the state for a period not exceeding 10 years in line with the Prevention of Fraud and Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004. 2. This tender will be evaluated on 80/20 Preference Points system approved Preferential Procurement Policy of the Ehlanzeni District Municipality. The preference points system will be applied as follows: - 2.1 The 80 points will be for price 2.2 The 20 points will be allocated for the specific goals on a proportional or pro rata basis as mentioned below: - POINTS FOR CONTRACTING AN ENTERPRISE OWNED BY HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED PERSONS OR INDIVIDUALS HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED PERSONS OR INDIVIDUALS POINTS ALLOCATION SOURCE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO CLAIM POINTS 100% black person or people owned enterprise 5,00 ? A copy of a Full CSD report not older than 3 months More than 30% woman or women shareholding or owned enterprise 2,00 more than 30% youth shareholding or owned enterprise 2,00 More than 30% people living with disability shareholding or owned enterprise 2,00 ? A copy of a Medical Certificate to confirm disability or stated on the CSD More than 30% military veteran’s shareholding or owned enterprise 2,00 ? Points will be allocated if it is stated on the CSD that the enterprise is owned by persons designated as military veterans POINTS FOR IMPLEMENTING OF RDP PROGRAMMES Enterprises regarded as *EME located within the Ehlanzeni District Municipality area of jurisdiction 2,00 ? A copy of a Full CSD report not older than 3 months NB: Points will only be awarded if the CSD physical address is the same as the address for the proof of residence required in 1.7 above. B-BBEE level 1 contribution 5,0 ? Certified Valid BBBEE certificate ? or Certified Valid EME and SME a Sworn Affidavit ? or Certified Valid CIPC issued certificate confirming annual turnover and level of Black Ownership TOTAL PREFERENCE POINTS TO BE CLAIMED 20,0 *EME’s are Exempted Micro Enterprise with an annual Turnover of R 10.0million or less. Received tenders will be evaluated for responsiveness based on mandatory requirements and on functionality to obtain a minimum of 70 points out of a possible 100 points to qualify for further evaluation in line with 80/20 Preference Points System. Tender Documents can be viewed and downloaded at no cost on Document sharing and collaboration Platform or Portal (NEPTUNE): http://edmservices.ehlanzeni.gov.za and National Treasure Portal from Monday, 13 July 2026. Further information regarding the download and uploading of the documents will be explained during the compulsory briefing session. A compulsory briefing session will be held on Thursday, 16 July 2026 ,11:00 at Ehlanzeni District Municipality Complex, DMC, 8 Van Niekerk Street, Sonheuwel Central, Mbombela 1201. Where bids should be submitted - Completed bid and other returnable documents must be submitted only in PDF format on the Document Sharing and Collaboration Platform or Portal: http://edmservices.ehlanzeni.gov.za on or before Wednesday, 29 July 2026 not later than 12h00. Tender Documents received by telegram, fax and post will not be considered. Late tenders shall not be accepted. Enquiry: Contact Person - ADMINISTRATION: Mr SP Khumalo at 013 759 8573 or [email protected] - TECHNICAL: Ms DD Magale 013 759 8500 or [email protected] Special Conditions: Ehlanzeni District Municipality reserves the right to appoint for the whole or part of the tender or to cancel the tender Employer: Acting Municipal Manager: Ms. S S Madlopha Ehlanzeni District Municipality P.O. Box 3333 MBOMBELA 1200
Ehlanzeni District Municipality
Mpumalanga
29 Jul 2026
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