Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
2nd Grober Avenue - Groblersdal - Groblersdal - 0470
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
16 Apr 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-153648
The elias motsoaledi local municipality is seeking a supplier to provide internet connectivity, site‑to‑site VPN, domain hosting and a disaster recovery solution for a period of 36 months. The contract is open to all qualified ICT providers and will be awarded through an open tender process.
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Date & Time
Friday, 22 May 2026 - 11:00
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2nd Grober Avenue - Groblersdal - Groblersdal - 0470
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16 Apr
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
22 May
2026
Closing Date
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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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Public Notice - Scam Alert (1).pdf
EMLM_31_2026 PROVISION OF INTERNET CONNECTIVITY SITE-TO-SITE CONNECTION DOMAIN HOSTING.pdf
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R 1 959 790
Range
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Important Dates
Source: EMLM_31_2026 PROVISION OF INTERNET CONNECTIVITY SITE-TO-SITE CONNECTION DOMAIN HOSTING.pdfClosing date: 22 May 2026 at 11h00. No site meeting scheduled. Objections or complaints must be lodged within 14 days of advertisement.
Contact Information
Source: EMLM_31_2026 PROVISION OF INTERNET CONNECTIVITY SITE-TO-SITE CONNECTION DOMAIN HOSTING.pdfBid procedure enquiries: H. Masemola (Manager: SCM), Tel: 013 262 3056, Email: [email protected]. Technical enquiries: K. Mashipa (Manager: ICT), Tel: 013 262 3056, Email: [email protected]. Submission address: Bid Box, Main Offices, 2nd Grobler Avenue, Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, Groblersdal, 0470. Postal address: P.O. Box 48, Groblersdal, 0470.
Submission Guidelines
Source: EMLM_31_2026 PROVISION OF INTERNET CONNECTIVITY SITE-TO-SITE CONNECTION DOMAIN HOSTING.pdfSubmit bids in a sealed envelope to the bid box at Main Offices, 2nd Grobler Avenue, Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, Groblersdal, by 11h00 on 22 May 2026. Envelopes must be clearly marked with tender number, title, and closing date. Bids must be submitted on official municipality-provided forms (not re-typed). No mailed, faxed, emailed, or late submissions accepted. Bids deposited in incorrect boxes will be disqualified. Offer validity period: 90 days from closing date. Tender documents available from Cashiers Office (R1000 fee for physical copies; free via e-Tender Portal). All pages of the bid must be signed (not initialed). Alterations must be signed. Failure to comply with submission rules will result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: EMLM_31_2026 PROVISION OF INTERNET CONNECTIVITY SITE-TO-SITE CONNECTION DOMAIN HOSTING.pdfTwo-phase evaluation: Phase 1 (Functionality) requires a minimum 70/100 points to proceed to Phase 2 (Price and Preference). Phase 1 criteria: Company Experience (40 points: R10M+ contracts = 20 pts per reference; R7M-R10M = 10 pts per reference), Regulatory Compliance & Certifications (40 points: Valid ICASA ECS/ECNS + ISO 27001 + ISO 9001 + POPIA = 40 pts; ECS/ECNS + either ISO 27001/9001/POPIA = 20 pts; ECS + POPIA only = 5 pts; no proof = 0 pts), Project Management Team (20 points: B-Tech/BSc IT = 20 pts; National Diploma IT = 15 pts; TVET N6 IT = 10 pts). Phase 2: 80/20 preference system (80 points for price, 20 points for Specific Goals: 10 pts for 51% Black-owned; 10 pts for locality, with Elias Motsoaledi LM = 10 pts, Sekhukhune DM = 6 pts, Limpopo = 4 pts, RSA = 2 pts). Lowest acceptable tender determines price scoring. Municipality reserves the right to reject any tender or accept partial bids.
Technical Specifications
Source: EMLM_31_2026 PROVISION OF INTERNET CONNECTIVITY SITE-TO-SITE CONNECTION DOMAIN HOSTING.pdfScope: Provide internet connectivity, site-to-site connections, domain hosting, and disaster recovery solutions for 36 months. Key deliverables: High-speed, reliable, and secure internet to all municipal offices (e.g., Main Office: 1 Gbps, Hlogotlou: 100 Mbps, Rossenekal: 30 Mbps, Groblersdal Landfill: 10 Mbps, Motetema: 30 Mbps, Public Wi-Fi: 50 Mbps). Redundancy/failover mechanisms (e.g., 100 Mbps secondary link for Main Office) with quarterly testing. 24/7 network monitoring and support. Domain hosting: Secure, scalable, POPIA-compliant hosting with regular backups, DNS management, and domain renewals. Disaster Recovery: Review, update, and maintain existing DR plan (gap analysis, documentation, off-site/cloud backup, annual testing/simulation). Governance: Monthly bandwidth/performance reports, real-time alerts, operational/management reports, and compliance with MFMA, Municipal Systems Act, and POPIA. Warranty: Minimum 12-month warranty on peripherals (3 years preferred for critical equipment). Service provider must facilitate warranty claims at no cost. One-time infrastructure replacement (Outdoor Wireless Network: Antennas, Rocket AC Lite, Lite Beam Commando for 3 sites in Groblersdal).
Financial Requirements
Source: EMLM_31_2026 PROVISION OF INTERNET CONNECTIVITY SITE-TO-SITE CONNECTION DOMAIN HOSTING.pdfFixed-cost proposal required, inclusive of all charges. Price must remain valid for 90 days post-closing. Payment milestones must be specified in the proposal. Municipality will not pay beyond quoted amount. No foreign currency adjustments. Bill of Quantities includes annual costs for connectivity, domain hosting, DR support, and one-time infrastructure replacement. Pricing must cover all service levels, monitoring, and reporting.
Compliance Requirements
Source: EMLM_31_2026 PROVISION OF INTERNET CONNECTIVITY SITE-TO-SITE CONNECTION DOMAIN HOSTING.pdfMandatory: CSD registration (detailed report, not summary). Valid CIPC registration certificate and annual returns (if applicable). COIDA letter of good standing. Tax Compliance: TCS PIN or CSD number (foreign suppliers may be exempt if no RSA tax liability). Municipal rates/taxes proof (or lease agreement + lessor’s municipal rates). Certified copies of directors’ IDs (not older than 6 months). Audited financial statements (if PI score >350) or independently reviewed statements (if PI score <350) for past 3 years. Company profile with client references. For joint ventures: Formal agreement + compliance documents for all parties. Compulsory Municipal Bid Documents: MBD 1, 4, 5, 6.1, 8, 9 (signed in black ink). No awards to state employees, their associates, or municipality advisors/consultants. B-BBEE: Preference points for 51% Black ownership and locality (Elias Motsoaledi LM, Sekhukhune DM, Limpopo, RSA).
Submission Guidelines
Source: Public Notice - Scam Alert (1).pdfSets 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
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Address
Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
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Last checked
05 Jun 2026
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