Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
LOT 83/11 MDLALOSE STREET - NQUTHU - NQUTHU - 3135
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
19 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-156415
Nquthu local municipality invites bids for the supply, installation, and maintenance of internet services, firewall, and sd-wan infrastructure over a 36-month period. This tender is open to service providers capable of delivering reliable connectivity and network security solutions.
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LOT 83/11 MDLALOSE STREET - NQUTHU - NQUTHU - 3135
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19 May
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
17 Jun
2026
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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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18 MAY.pdf
Nquthu Local Municipality is inviting tenders for multiple services, including the supply, installation, and maintenance of internet services, firewall, and SD-WAN for a 36-month period. The tender is one of several advertised, with a closing date of 17 June 2026. Evaluation will follow the 80/20 scoring system (80 points for price, 20 for specific goals) as per the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act of 2022.
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Important Dates
Source: 18 MAY.pdfClosing date and time: 17 June 2026 at 12h00. Last day to purchase tender documents: 02 June 2026 at 15h30.
Contact Information
Source: 18 MAY.pdfSCM Enquiries: Miss S.S Zulu (Manager SCM), Phone: (034) 271 6100 ext. 6108, Email: [email protected]. Technical/IT Enquiries: Mr M. Ntshangase (Manager IT), Phone: (034) 271 6100 ext. 6114, Email: [email protected]. General Enquiries: Mr T.C. Nyandeni (Manager of the Office of Municipal Manager), Phone: (034) 271 6100 ext. 6153, Email: [email protected]. Submission address: Nquthu Municipal Offices, 83/11 Mdlalose Street, Nquthu.
Submission Guidelines
Source: 18 MAY.pdfSubmit tenders on the official issued document only. Requirements: Seal, address, and deliver as per tender document. Late submissions are disqualified. Envelopes must be clearly marked with the tender name (Supply, installation and maintenance for internet services/firewall and SD-WAN) and number (NQULM66/25-26). Purchase tender documents from the Cashier’s Office, Nquthu Municipal Offices, 83/11 Mdlalose Street, Nquthu, during: Monday-Thursday 08h00-15h30, Friday 08h00-14h30. Cost: Non-refundable R460.00 per document. Last day to purchase: 02 June 2026 at 15h30.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 18 MAY.pdfEvaluation follows the 80/20 principle under the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (2022). Price accounts for 80 points (lowest acceptable price scores highest). Specific goals account for 20 points, split as: Ownership (Max 10 points): 10 points if business is >50% black-owned; 5 points if <50% black-owned. Location (Max 10 points): 10 points for enterprises in Nquthu Municipal area; 6 points for UMzinyathi District Municipality; 3 points for KwaZulu-Natal province; 1 point for other provinces. Required verification documents: ID copies of Directors, CSD certificate, and proof of municipal accounts/affidavit or residence (signed by Ward Councillor).
Technical Specifications
Source: 18 MAY.pdfScope: Supply, installation, and maintenance of internet services, firewall, and SD-WAN for Nquthu Municipality. Contract duration: 36 months.
Financial Requirements
Source: 18 MAY.pdfPricing must be in South African Rands (ZAR), inclusive of VAT. Price evaluation: Lowest acceptable price scores the highest points (80 points allocated to price). Payment terms, bonds, and guarantees are not explicitly stated in the document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 18 MAY.pdfMandatory: Valid CSD registration, tax compliance, and B-BBEE verification. For specific goals: Submit ID copies of Directors, CSD certificate, and proof of municipal accounts/affidavit or residence (signed by Ward Councillor). Local content preference applies based on enterprise location (Nquthu Municipal area, UMzinyathi District, KwaZulu-Natal, or other provinces).
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
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Act 12 of 2004
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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
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LOT 83/11 MDLALOSE STREET - NQUTHU - NQUTHU - 3135
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