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 4 March 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
41 biccard street polokwane - Polokwane - polokwane - 0700
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
01 Feb 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-146020
Capricorn district municipality invites bids for the maintenance and support of its telephone system over a 36-month period. This tender is open to suppliers with proven experience in similar projects, aiming to ensure uninterrupted telephone system operations.
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41 biccard street polokwane - Polokwane - polokwane - 0700
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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.
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF TELEPHONE SYSTEM TENDER DOCUMENT.pdf
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 04 March 2026 - 11:00
Venue
12 February 2026 Capricorn District Municipality, Function Room, 41 Biccard Street, Polokwane @
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MandatoryCategory: compliance
01 Feb
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
04 Mar
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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04 Mar
2026
Submissions Closed
No further submissions were accepted after this date.
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Median Estimate
R 5 233 078
Range
Based on 9 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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Important Dates
Source: MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF TELEPHONE SYSTEM TENDER DOCUMENT.pdfClosing date: 04 March 2026 at 11:00. Compulsory site inspection: 12 February 2026 at 10:30 at Capricorn District Municipality, Function Room, 41 Biccard Street, Polokwane.
Contact Information
Source: MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF TELEPHONE SYSTEM TENDER DOCUMENT.pdfTechnical enquiries: Pheeha Asiti ([email protected] / 015 294 1045). Supply chain enquiries: Kwena Mashiane or Violet Masemola ([email protected] / [email protected] / 015 294 1212 / 015 294 1039). Submission address: Bid box at Capricorn District Municipality, 41 Biccard Street, Polokwane.
Submission Guidelines
Source: MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF TELEPHONE SYSTEM TENDER DOCUMENT.pdfSubmit bids in a sealed envelope marked with the bid number (COR-IT24/2025/2026) and description ('Maintenance and Support of Telephone System'). Deposit in the bid box at Capricorn District Municipality, 41 Biccard Street, Polokwane, by 11:00 on 04 March 2026. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be stapled and banded properly; failure to do so results in automatic disqualification. Use only black ink (no pencil). Bids remain valid for 90 days after closing. Official forms must be used (not re-typed). Each page must be initialed. Bids must be signed and fully priced.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF TELEPHONE SYSTEM TENDER DOCUMENT.pdfBids will be evaluated on an 80/20 point system (80% price, 20% preference points). Functionality and compliance with specifications are required. The municipality reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and is not bound to accept the lowest bid. Bids must meet responsiveness criteria: sealed envelope with bid number/description, deposited on time, valid CSD number, completed/signed forms, proof of municipal rates/taxes payment (or tribal authority letter/lease agreement), compliance with technical specs, CIDB registration (if applicable), and financial ability to execute the contract. Past performance and supply chain management history may disqualify bidders.
Technical Specifications
Source: MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF TELEPHONE SYSTEM TENDER DOCUMENT.pdfMaintenance and support of the telephone system for 36 months. Successful bidder must sign a written contract (MBD7) or Service Level Agreement. Scope includes ensuring the telephone system remains operational, with service levels and deliverables as per the municipality’s requirements. Suppliers must demonstrate experience with similar work (track record of similar scope/size).
Financial Requirements
Source: MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF TELEPHONE SYSTEM TENDER DOCUMENT.pdfBids must include a total bid amount (combined rates). Pricing must adhere to instructions in the bid document. Payment terms: invoices must be submitted with a delivery note, and payments will be made within 30 days. Prices must remain fixed unless adjusted per contract terms. Performance security (e.g., bank guarantee or cashier’s cheque) may be required within 30 days of award, as specified in Special Conditions of Contract (SCC).
Compliance Requirements
Source: MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF TELEPHONE SYSTEM TENDER DOCUMENT.pdfValid Central Supplier Database (CSD) number is mandatory. Tax compliance: submit SARS TCS PIN or CSD number. Foreign suppliers must complete the pre-award questionnaire (Part B:3). Consortia/JVs must submit separate TCS/CSD for each party. No bids accepted from persons in the service of the state, or those listed on the Register of Tender Defaulters. Proof of municipal rates/taxes payment (or tribal authority letter/valid lease) required for the company and all directors. CIDB registration required if construction work is involved. Must comply with Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and related legislation.
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Address
41 biccard street polokwane - Polokwane - polokwane - 0700
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High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
05 Jun 2026
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