Supply and delivery of salon and car wash equipment for local economic development (led) projects in abaqulusi municipality

Closing date: 19 June 2026. Closing time: 12h00. Tender documents available for download from E-tender Portal (www.e-tenders.gov.za) from 05 June 2026. Tender validity period: 90 days after closing date.

SCM enquiries: Supply Chain Management office, email: [email protected], phone: 034 9822133 Ext. 2277. Technical enquiries: Ms PH Nxumalo (Planning Department), email: [email protected], phone: 034 9822133 x 2284, fax: 034 9821939. Additional contact: N Madinana, phone: 034 9822133 x 3306, fax: 034 9821939, email: [email protected]. Submission address: Tender box at ground floor, AbaQulusi Local Municipality, corner of High and Mark Street, Vryheid 3100.

Submit bids in a sealed envelope clearly marked "SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SALON EQUIPMENT AND CAR WASH EQUIPMENT FOR LED PROJECTS. Tender NO: 8/2/1/615". Deposit in the tender box at ground floor, AbaQulusi Local Municipality, corner of High and Mark Street, Vryheid 3100 by 19 June 2026, 12h00. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on the original municipality-provided documents (no re-typed forms). All Municipal Bidding Documents (MBDs) must be fully completed. Failure to comply with these conditions will result in immediate disqualification. Tender validity period: 90 days after closing date.

Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system: 80 points for price (lowest acceptable bid scores highest) and 20 points for Specific Goals (HDI equity ownership). Points for HDI equity: 100% HDI = 20 points, 75-99% HDI = 15 points, 50-74% HDI = 10 points, <50% HDI = 0 points. Bids are initially evaluated on price. The municipality reserves the right to accept any bid or part thereof and is not bound to accept the lowest bid.

Supply and delivery of salon equipment and car wash equipment for LED projects. Salon equipment includes: Salon Kits (1500W Stand Dryer), Dark and Lovely Box, Blow-out Relaxer 5 Litre, Isoplus Spray, Cutting Hair Machine, Hair Food Black Velvet (30 units each). Car wash equipment includes: Washer Steam Pipe Industrial (13), Foam Cannons/Sprayers (33), Two-Bucket System (13), Wash Media (30), Fibre Drying Towels (30), Wet/Dry Vacuum Industrial (13), Big Hover (13), Interior Brushes (15), Spray Extraction Cleaners (10).

Bidders must provide: Proof of relevant experience with reference letters. Certified current municipal account (water, electricity, rates, taxes) not older than 3 months or a valid lease agreement. Certified copies of identity documents of all directors and owners of the company.

Submit a detailed pricing schedule as part of the bid. Pricing must include all applicable taxes and cover all specified goods. Pricing errors or miscalculations are the bidder's responsibility. For bids exceeding R10m, audited three-year Annual Financial Statements (AFS) are mandatory. Pricing must align with the bid form and supporting documents.

Pricing must cover all obligations as per bidding documents. Pricing schedule(s) must be submitted as part of the bid. Payment terms: within 30 days after receipt of invoice. Bidders must confirm that prices and rates quoted are correct and cover all services specified. Mistakes in pricing or calculations are at the bidder's own risk. For bids exceeding R10m, audited three-year Annual Financial Statements (AFS) must be provided.

Mandatory: Registration on Central Supplier Database (CSD) with detailed report to claim special goals. Valid company registration document. SARS TCS PIN or Tax Clearance Certificate (or CSD number if TCS unavailable). Certified B-BBEE Certificate from a registered accountant or original sworn affidavit from Commissioner of Oath. Relevant experience with reference letters. Certified current municipal account (water, electricity, rates, taxes) not older than 3 months or lease agreement. Certified copies of ID documents of directors/owners. No bids accepted from persons in the service of the state or associated with them. No bids from those listed on National Treasury’s Database of Restricted Suppliers or Register for Tender Defaulters. No bids from those convicted of fraud/corruption in the past 5 years. Must submit MBD4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD8 (Past SCM Practices), and MBD9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination).

Contract governed by General Conditions of Contract (GCC). Key clauses include: Payment within 30 days of invoice receipt. Prices must cover all obligations; errors are the bidder's risk. Contract amendments, assignment, and subcontracts require approval. Penalties apply for delays in performance. Termination for default or insolvency is possible. Force majeure events (e.g., wars, floods, epidemics) may excuse performance. Disputes resolved per GCC. Contract price is fixed for the full performance of obligations. Delivery must comply with contract conditions; supplier bears all risks until delivery and receipt validation.

80/20 preference point system applies: 80 points for price (lowest acceptable bid scores highest) and 20 points for Specific Goals (HDI equity ownership). HDI equity points: 100% HDI = 20 points, 75-99% HDI = 15 points, 50-74% HDI = 10 points, <50% HDI = 0 points. Bidders must submit proof of HDI status to claim points. Failure to submit required documentation for specific goals will result in 0 points for that category.