Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Status: Closed — No Longer Accepting Submissions
This tender closed on 1 June 2021. Submissions are no longer accepted. The tender lifecycle continues — check the awards section for updates.
Published
18 Jan 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-1098
The mnquma local municipality invites accredited service providers to bid for the supply, delivery, and installation of network cabling for led offices and network points for mobile offices. This project requires expertise in network cabling, switching, routing, and fibre installation, with a strict focus on local content compliance.
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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BID DOCUMENT- Supply- Delivery and Installation of Network Cabling For LED Offices and Network Point for Municipality Mobile Offices.pdf
The Mnquma Local Municipality invites bids for the supply, delivery, and installation of network cabling for LED offices and network points for municipal mobile offices. The project is subject to an 80/20 preference point system and strict local content requirements.
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National Treasury (OCDS)Matched by category & region
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R 1 611 702
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Important Dates
Source: BID DOCUMENT- Supply- Delivery and Installation of Network Cabling For LED Offices and Network Point for Municipality Mobile Offices.pdfClosing date: 01 June 2021 at 12:00. No compulsory briefing session.
Contact Information
Source: BID DOCUMENT- Supply- Delivery and Installation of Network Cabling For LED Offices and Network Point for Municipality Mobile Offices.pdfTechnical enquiries: Mr. Msimelelo Best (Manager: ICT), 047 050 1134 / 073 059 4587, [email protected]. SCM enquiries: Ms. Nontathu Mnini (Manager: SCM), 047 050 1150 / 082 457 9945, [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: BID DOCUMENT- Supply- Delivery and Installation of Network Cabling For LED Offices and Network Point for Municipality Mobile Offices.pdfSubmit by hand in a sealed envelope to the tender box at Mnquma Local Municipality, Corner King and Mthatha Street, Butterworth, 4960. Envelopes must be clearly marked with the tender number (MNQ/SCM/91/20-21) and project description. Late, couriered, faxed, or emailed submissions will not be accepted. Do not disassemble the tender document; initial every page.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: BID DOCUMENT- Supply- Delivery and Installation of Network Cabling For LED Offices and Network Point for Municipality Mobile Offices.pdfEvaluation follows a three-stage process: 1) Administrative compliance (mandatory requirements); 2) Functionality (minimum 70/100 points required to proceed); 3) Price (80 points) and B-BBEE (20 points). Functionality criteria include: Experience in certified network cabling (35 points), Expertise of certified personnel (60 points), and Methodology (5 points). Only bidders meeting the 90% local content threshold for telecom cables will be evaluated further.
Technical Specifications
Source: BID DOCUMENT- Supply- Delivery and Installation of Network Cabling For LED Offices and Network Point for Municipality Mobile Offices.pdfSupply, delivery, and installation of network cabling for LED offices and network points for municipality mobile offices. Requires 90% local production content for telecom cables (Optical Fibre Cables) per SATS 1286:2011. Personnel must hold relevant certifications in network cabling, switching, routing, and fibre installation (inside/outside plant).
Financial Requirements
Source: BID DOCUMENT- Supply- Delivery and Installation of Network Cabling For LED Offices and Network Point for Municipality Mobile Offices.pdfOnly firm prices will be accepted. Prices must include VAT and all expenses (transport, overheads, etc.). The tender offer must remain valid for 90 days from the closing date.
Compliance Requirements
Source: BID DOCUMENT- Supply- Delivery and Installation of Network Cabling For LED Offices and Network Point for Municipality Mobile Offices.pdfMandatory documents: Full CSD report (not older than one month), completed MBD 1-9 forms, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, and MBD 6.2 (Local Content Declaration) with Annexure C. Must provide proof of professional experience via signed reference letters (appointment letters not accepted). Certified copies of personnel certificates (not older than 3 months) and detailed CVs are required for functionality points.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Source confidence
High source confidence
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Last checked
05 Jun 2026
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