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Summary
Umzimkhulu local municipality is re-advertising a tender for the appointment of a service provider to administer a spaza shop vouchers support programme. The successful bidder will manage the distribution and tracking of vouchers to support spaza shops. This tender is open to reputable and experienced service providers, with a non-compulsory briefing meeting scheduled for 14 july 2026.
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technical scope
8 sourced criteria
financial capacity
6 sourced criteria
pricing
5 sourced criteria
compliance returnables
14 sourced criteria
evaluation
16 sourced criteria
experience
2 sourced criteria
personnel
Source analysis requires completion or review
equipment capacity
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delivery contract
2 sourced criteria
equity registrations
1 sourced criteria
What the buyer was looking for
1Mandatory requirement
Must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) and submit proof.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements Β· requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records BHAISONS EXPRESS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 550000 ZAR.
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Inference only
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Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER RE-ADVERT - APPOINTMENT OF WHOLESALERS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF SPAZA SHOP VOUCHERS SUPPORT PROGRAMME.pdf
The tender is for the appointment of a service provider for a spaza shop vouchers support programme.
Evaluation includes functionality criteria: methodology (30 points), experience demonstrating supply to similar programmes (15 points), and a manual or digital system to track voucher usage.
Bidders must score at least 50% (15 points) on the functionality segment.
Important Dates
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER RE-ADVERT - APPOINTMENT OF WHOLESALERS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF SPAZA SHOP VOUCHERS SUPPORT PROGRAMME.pdf (TENDER)
Closing date: 24 July 2026 at 12:00.
Non-compulsory briefing meeting: 14 July 2026 at 10:00 at uMzimkhulu Municipality Makhosini Building Boardroom, 247 Mzimkhulu Mlonyana Street, uMzimkhulu 3297.
Tender documents available for purchase from 07 July 2026 (09:30β16:00) until 14 July 2026, 15 minutes before the briefing time.
Contact Information
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER RE-ADVERT - APPOINTMENT OF WHOLESALERS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF SPAZA SHOP VOUCHERS SUPPORT PROGRAMME.pdf (TENDER)
SCM Compliance enquiries: Mr. S. Ndawonde, Tel: (039) 259 5089, Email: [email protected]
General contact: Tel: (039) 259 5000/5300, Fax: (039) 259 0427, Email: [email protected], Address: 169 Main Street, Private Bag 53, Umzimkhulu 3297.
Submission Guidelines
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER RE-ADVERT - APPOINTMENT OF WHOLESALERS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF SPAZA SHOP VOUCHERS SUPPORT PROGRAMME.pdf (TENDER)
Submit tender documents in the tender box at uMzimkhulu Local Municipality, 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297 reception area.
Deadline: 24 July 2026 at 12:00.
Telegraphic, telex, telephone, electronic, facsimile, and late tenders will not be accepted.
Tenders may only be submitted on the tender documentation provided by the municipality.
Price validity must be 180 days.
The uMzimkhulu Municipality Supply Chain Management policy will apply.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER RE-ADVERT - APPOINTMENT OF WHOLESALERS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF SPAZA SHOP VOUCHERS SUPPORT PROGRAMME.pdf (TENDER)
80/20 Preference Point System will be used.
Functionality will be considered in the second phase of evaluation.
Functionality minimum threshold: 50% or 15 points.
Methodology (30 points): All aspects covered = 30; limited information = 15.
Experience demonstrating supply to similar programmes (Municipality, Departments, NGOs) contributes 15 points.
Manual or digital system to track voucher usage is required.
Specific goals points (RDP goals) allocated based on location:
Located within uMzimkhulu: 20 points (preferred address on CSD report and certified copy of utility bill).
Located within Harry Gwala District: 10 points (preferred address on CSD report and original letter from Induna/Chief/Ward Councillor).
Located within KZN province: 5 points (verification on CSD portal by Municipality).
Technical Specifications
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER RE-ADVERT - APPOINTMENT OF WHOLESALERS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF SPAZA SHOP VOUCHERS SUPPORT PROGRAMME.pdf (TENDER)
The service provider must administer a spaza shop vouchers support programme.
Methodology (30 points): Proposal must cover all aspects.
Experience (15 points): Demonstrate supply to similar programmes (Municipality, Departments, NGOs, etc.).
System requirement: Manual or digital system to track voucher usage.
Bidders must be reputable and experienced.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER RE-ADVERT - APPOINTMENT OF WHOLESALERS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF SPAZA SHOP VOUCHERS SUPPORT PROGRAMME.pdf
uMzimkhulu Municipality invites reputable and experienced service providers to respond.
Pricing Schedule
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER RE-ADVERT - APPOINTMENT OF WHOLESALERS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF SPAZA SHOP VOUCHERS SUPPORT PROGRAMME.pdf
Tender documents cost R 150 each, non-refundable.
Available from the cashier at 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297 during working hours (09:30β16:00) from 07 July 2026.
Cut-off for purchase: 14 July 2026, 15 minutes before the briefing time.
Financial Requirements
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER RE-ADVERT - APPOINTMENT OF WHOLESALERS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF SPAZA SHOP VOUCHERS SUPPORT PROGRAMME.pdf (TENDER)
Tender documents cost R 150 each, non-refundable, payable by cash or bank guaranteed cheque to uMzimkhulu Municipality.
Available from the cashier at 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297 during working hours (09:30β16:00) from 07 July 2026.
Cut-off for buying documents: 14 July 2026, 15 minutes before the briefing time.
Price validity must be 180 days.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER RE-ADVERT - APPOINTMENT OF WHOLESALERS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF SPAZA SHOP VOUCHERS SUPPORT PROGRAMME.pdf (TENDER)
Must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) β attach proof.
Submit MBD4, MBD8, MBD6.1 & MBD9 forms.
Provide Municipal rates and services certificate/billing for directors, owners, shareholders and the company confirming rates are not in arrears for more than 90 days.
If leasing office space, attach a valid lease agreement.
If director is leasing accommodation, attach a valid lease agreement.
If Municipal account is under parents, siblings, grandparents, attach an affidavit confirming no payment of rates.
If Municipal account is under spouse, attach a marriage certificate.
Provide a Certificate of Authority on company letterhead, signed by the Board of Directors, authorising signatory for all tender documents and contracts.
Tender document must be signed by the authorised person.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER RE-ADVERT - APPOINTMENT OF WHOLESALERS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF SPAZA SHOP VOUCHERS SUPPORT PROGRAMME.pdf (TENDER)
Points allocated for location: within KZN province (5 points) verified on CSD portal by the Municipality.
Contractual Terms
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER RE-ADVERT - APPOINTMENT OF WHOLESALERS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF SPAZA SHOP VOUCHERS SUPPORT PROGRAMME.pdf
Tender documents available on municipal website (www.umzimkhululm.gov.za) and from the cashier at 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297.
Cost: R 150 per document, non-refundable, payable by cash or bank guaranteed cheque to uMzimkhulu Municipality.
Available during working hours (09:30β16:00) from 07 July 2026.
Cut-off for purchase: 14 July 2026, 15 minutes before the briefing time.
Special Conditions
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER RE-ADVERT - APPOINTMENT OF WHOLESALERS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF SPAZA SHOP VOUCHERS SUPPORT PROGRAMME.pdf (TENDER)
Price validity must be 180 days.
Section
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER RE-ADVERT - APPOINTMENT OF WHOLESALERS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF SPAZA SHOP VOUCHERS SUPPORT PROGRAMME.pdf
Experience demonstrating supply to similar programmes contributes 15 points.
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
2Inferred operational need
Submit completed MBD4, MBD8, MBD6.1, and MBD9 forms.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements Β· requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records BHAISONS EXPRESS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 550000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
3Inferred operational need
Submit tender documents in the tender box at 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, by 24 July 2026 at 12:00.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements Β· requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records BHAISONS EXPRESS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 550000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
4Inferred operational need
The tender is for the appointment of a service provider for a spaza shop vouchers support programme.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
The linked award records BHAISONS EXPRESS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 550000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
10Mandatory requirement
Tender documents will be available on the municipal website (www.umzimkhululm.gov.za) and will also be available from the cashier at 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297 upon the non-refundable payment of R 150 per document or a bank guaranteed cheque made out to uMzimkhulu Municipality during working hours between 09:30am and 16:00pm from the 07th of July 2026; cut-off time for buying documents is the 14th of July 2026, 15 minutes before the briefing time.
Non-compulsory briefing meeting is scheduled to take place at uMzimkhulu Municipality Makhosini Building Boardroom,247 Mzimkhulu Mlonyana Street, uMzimkhulu 3297.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: Eligibility criteria Β· eligibility
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records BHAISONS EXPRESS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 550000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
11Inferred operational need
Cost: R 150 per document, non-refundable, payable by cash or bank guaranteed cheque to uMzimkhulu Municipality.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
The linked award records BHAISONS EXPRESS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 550000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
12Inferred operational need
Available from the cashier at 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297 during working hours (09:30β16:00) from 07 July 2026.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records BHAISONS EXPRESS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 550000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
15Inferred operational need
Provide municipal rates and services certificate/billing for directors, owners, shareholders, and the company, confirming no arrears exceeding 90 days; or valid lease agreements or affidavits as applicable.
Threshold: 90 days
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements Β· requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records BHAISONS EXPRESS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 550000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
16Inferred operational need
Cut-off for purchase: 14 July 2026, 15 minutes before the briefing time.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
The linked award records BHAISONS EXPRESS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 550000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
18Inferred operational need
Provide Municipal rates and services certificate/billing for directors, owners, shareholders and the company confirming rates are not in arrears for more than 90 days.
Threshold: 90 days
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records BHAISONS EXPRESS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 550000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
33Inferred operational need
Provide a Certificate of Authority on company letterhead, signed by the Board of Directors, authorising signatory for all tender documents and contracts.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records BHAISONS EXPRESS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 550000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
34Inferred operational need
Achieve a minimum functionality score of 50% (15 points) based on methodology, experience with similar programmes, and a system to track voucher usage.
Threshold: minimum functionality score of 50% (15 points) based on methodology
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements Β· requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records BHAISONS EXPRESS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 550000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
35Inferred operational need
Evaluation includes functionality criteria: methodology (30 points), experience demonstrating supply to similar programmes (15 points), and a manual or digital system to track voucher usage.
Threshold: 30 points
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.