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 3 February 2026. Submissions are no longer accepted. The tender lifecycle continues — check the awards section for updates.
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Msunduzi Area of Jurisdiction - Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - 3201
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
14 Dec 2025
Msunduzi local municipality seeks to appoint a panel of professional service providers across 9 specialized work packages to support the integrated public transport network (iptn) for a 36-month period. The tender targets experts in transport planning, operations, financial modeling, stakeholder engagement, and technical advisory, among others, to enhance the municipality’s public transport system.
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Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Msunduzi Area of Jurisdiction - Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - 3201
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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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
Contract No. SCM 31 OF 25.26 - Professional Transportation Service Providers for IPTN Projects.pdf
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 03 February 2026 - 12:00
Venue
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This briefing session took place during the tender period.
14 Dec
2025
Tender Published
Tender was published
03 Feb
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Pending
Awaiting Award of Contract
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03 Feb
2026
Submissions Closed
No further submissions were accepted after this date.
Organization
Msunduzi Local MunicipalityMsunduzi Local Municipality governs Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal.
Contact Person
Modiseemang Moleele
Phone
081-244-0049
Msunduzi Local Municipality governs Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal.
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Median Estimate
R 2 112 323
Range
Based on 6 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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Contact Information
Source: Contract No. SCM 31 OF 25.26 - Professional Transportation Service Providers for IPTN Projects.pdfProject Champion: Modiseemang O. Moleele (Senior Manager: IPTN). Email: [email protected]. Phone: 033 392 2152.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Contract No. SCM 31 OF 25.26 - Professional Transportation Service Providers for IPTN Projects.pdfReturnable Documents: Certified proof of qualifications (by Commissioner of Oaths) and professional registrations must be submitted with the bid. Failure to submit these will result in disqualification.
Technical Specifications
Source: Contract No. SCM 31 OF 25.26 - Professional Transportation Service Providers for IPTN Projects.pdfScope: Appointment of a panel of professional service providers for the Msunduzi Integrated Public Transport Network (IPTN) for 36 months. Work is divided into 9 Work Packages, each with specific categories and deliverables:
Note: Bidders for Work Package 9 will NOT be considered for any other Work Package.
Contract Period: 36 months from SLA signature date. Delivery: Msunduzi Municipality. Site meetings: As required. Insurance: Professional indemnity (contract value + 10%) and public liability (R1M per claim) required for contract duration. Fees: Fixed, no escalation. Defects Liability: 18 months post-submission support for corrections/compliance.
Financial Requirements
Source: Contract No. SCM 31 OF 25.26 - Professional Transportation Service Providers for IPTN Projects.pdfPricing: Fixed fees for the 36-month contract period with no escalation. Guarantee/Warranty: 18 months post-submission support for corrections and compliance. Retention: Not applicable for professional services. Insurance: Professional indemnity (contract value + 10%) and public liability (R1 million per claim) required for the contract duration. Finance Plans: Required for Infrastructure Maintenance (30-year period), Vehicle Procurement (Phase 1 trunk/feeder vehicles), and Operations (Phase 1 operational costs). Additional revenue options: Fuel Levy and Parking Levy investigations required, including implementation steps.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Contract No. SCM 31 OF 25.26 - Professional Transportation Service Providers for IPTN Projects.pdfMandatory Requirements: Certified proof of qualifications (by Commissioner of Oaths) and professional registrations must be submitted. Failure to comply results in disqualification. Key Personnel must meet minimum qualifications per Work Package (e.g., Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields, ECSA registration for engineers, 10+ years’ experience for legal experts). B-BBEE: Minimum Level 7 required. Legislation Compliance: Must adhere to National Land Transport Act, OHS Act, ECSA registration (for engineers), Labour Relations Act, National Building Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Income Tax Act, Value Added Tax Act, Supply Chain Management Regulations, Engineering Profession Act, Municipal Finance Management Act. Penalties: Levied per SCM/26 regulations.
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Address
Msunduzi Area of Jurisdiction - Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - 3201
Source confidence
High source confidence
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Documents found
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Last checked
05 Jun 2026
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