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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
67 CHURCH STREET ,EMAXESIBENI ,EASTERN CAPE - MOUNT AYLIFF - MOUNT AYLIFF - 4735
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
08 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158453
Umzimvubu local municipality invites bids for the installation of 50 solar streetlights in emaxesibeni. This open tender targets suppliers with a CIDB grading of 3ep or higher, with a focus on compliance, local economic development, and value for money.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 24 June 2026 - 12:00
Venue
EMAXESIBENI OFFICES UMZIMVUBU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
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67 CHURCH STREET ,EMAXESIBENI ,EASTERN CAPE - MOUNT AYLIFF - MOUNT AYLIFF - 4735
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08 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
24 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender 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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ADVERT FOR INSTALLATION OF 50 SOLAR STREETLIGHT EMAXESIBENI.pdf
The Umzimvubu Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape is inviting tenders for the installation of 50 solar streetlights in Emaxesibeni. The tender closes on 24 June 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC. The project is part of a broader set of infrastructure tenders, with a mandatory site inspection and briefing session scheduled for 17 June 2026. The bid evaluation includes functionality (minimum 70 points required) and a preference system (80/20) favoring youth, female, black ownership, disability, and local suppliers.
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R 681 492
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Scope: Installation of 50 solar streetlights in Emaxesibeni. Umzimvubu Local Municipality Supply Chain Management policy applies. Municipality reserves the right not to appoint. Value for money is the key determinant of appointment.
Important Dates
Source: ADVERT FOR INSTALLATION OF 50 SOLAR STREETLIGHT EMAXESIBENI.pdf (unknown)Bid documents available for download on the e-Tender Portal from 05 June 2026. Compulsory briefing and site visit: 17 June 2026 at 10:00 AM at Emaxesibeni Offices (briefing certificate issued and required for submission). Tender closing date: 24 June 2026 at 12:00 noon.
Briefing Session
Source: ADVERT FOR INSTALLATION OF 50 SOLAR STREETLIGHT EMAXESIBENI.pdf (unknown)Compulsory briefing session and site visit: 17 June 2026 at 10:00 AM at Emaxesibeni Offices. Briefing certificate will be issued and is required for submission.
Contact Information
Source: ADVERT FOR INSTALLATION OF 50 SOLAR STREETLIGHT EMAXESIBENI.pdf (unknown)Technical enquiries: Senior Manager Infrastructure, phone: 039 255 8506. SCM enquiries: Mr. X. Blaweni, phone: 039 255 8555. General enquiries: Municipal Manager, Mr. G.P.T. Nota. Submission address: New Umzimvubu Local Municipality Offices, Dabula Street, Sophia, KwaBhaca, Eastern Cape, 4735. Tender opening address: 67 Church Street, Emaxesibeni.
Submission Guidelines
Source: ADVERT FOR INSTALLATION OF 50 SOLAR STREETLIGHT EMAXESIBENI.pdf (unknown)Submit sealed tender in the tender box at New Umzimvubu Local Municipality Offices, Dabula Street, Sophia, KwaBhaca, Eastern Cape, 4735 (Coordinates: 30°54’30.91”S, 28°58’52.44’E). Tenders for Solar Streetlights will be opened at 67 Church Street, Emaxesibeni by 12:00 noon. No couriered, faxed, emailed, or late tenders accepted. Clearly mark tenders with the project name: 'Installation of 50 Solar Streetlights in Emaxesibeni'. Disqualification risks: submission by state employees, late submission, or incorrect submission method. Mandatory: attend compulsory briefing session and site visit (briefing certificate required for submission).
Returnable Documents
Source: ADVERT FOR INSTALLATION OF 50 SOLAR STREETLIGHT EMAXESIBENI.pdf (unknown)Mandatory documents: SARS confirmation with verification pin, CIPC company registration/founding statement, originally certified ID copies of managing directors/owners, properly filled MBD forms 1, 4, 6.1, 8, and 9, and billing clearance certificate or statement of municipal accounts (or affidavit/lease agreement/residential confirmation with declaration that the company and directors do not owe municipal services for >90 days).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: ADVERT FOR INSTALLATION OF 50 SOLAR STREETLIGHT EMAXESIBENI.pdf (unknown)Pre-qualification: minimum 70/100 points required to proceed. Criteria: Company Experience (40 points), Key Personnel (40 points), Methodology (20 points). Preference points (80/20 rule): 20 points allocated as follows: 4 points each for 50%+ youth ownership, 50%+ female ownership, 100% Black ownership, people living with disability, and Umzimvubu Local Municipality-based suppliers. Municipality reserves the right not to appoint; value for money is the key determinant.
Technical Specifications
Source: ADVERT FOR INSTALLATION OF 50 SOLAR STREETLIGHT EMAXESIBENI.pdf (unknown)Scope: Installation of 50 solar streetlights in Emaxesibeni. CIDB grading requirement: 3EP or higher. Project reference: UMZ/2026-27/INFRA/MIG/012. Umzimvubu Local Municipality Supply Chain Management policy applies.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: ADVERT FOR INSTALLATION OF 50 SOLAR STREETLIGHT EMAXESIBENI.pdfPre-qualification criteria: Company Experience (40 points), Key Personnel (40 points), Methodology (20 points). Minimum 70 points required to proceed.
Pricing Schedule
Source: ADVERT FOR INSTALLATION OF 50 SOLAR STREETLIGHT EMAXESIBENI.pdf (unknown)Pricing: Firm prices, inclusive of VAT for VAT vendors. No additional pricing details provided.
Financial Requirements
Source: ADVERT FOR INSTALLATION OF 50 SOLAR STREETLIGHT EMAXESIBENI.pdf (unknown)Pricing: Firm prices, inclusive of VAT for VAT vendors. Value for money is the key determinant of appointment. No additional payment terms or pricing details specified.
Compliance Requirements
Source: ADVERT FOR INSTALLATION OF 50 SOLAR STREETLIGHT EMAXESIBENI.pdf (unknown)Mandatory documents: SARS confirmation with verification pin, CIPC company registration/founding statement, originally certified ID copies of managing directors/owners (certified within 90 days), properly filled MBD forms 1, 4, 6.1, 8, and 9, and billing clearance certificate or statement of municipal accounts (or affidavit/lease agreement/residential confirmation with declaration that the company and all active directors do not owe municipal services for >90 days). CSD registration required with confirmation of registration. B-BBEE: 80/20 preference points apply (see evaluationCriteria).
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: ADVERT FOR INSTALLATION OF 50 SOLAR STREETLIGHT EMAXESIBENI.pdf (unknown)80/20 preference points: 4 points each for 50%+ youth ownership, 50%+ female ownership, 100% Black ownership, people living with disability, and Umzimvubu Local Municipality-based suppliers.
Special Conditions
Source: ADVERT FOR INSTALLATION OF 50 SOLAR STREETLIGHT EMAXESIBENI.pdf (unknown)No couriered, faxed, emailed, or late tenders accepted. Tenders must be deposited in the tender box at New Umzimvubu Local Municipality Offices, Dabula Street, Sophia, KwaBhaca. Tenders for Solar Streetlights will be opened at 67 Church Street, Emaxesibeni by 12:00 noon. All tenders must be clearly marked with the project name. Municipality will not award to state employees.
Requirements
Source: ADVERT FOR INSTALLATION OF 50 SOLAR STREETLIGHT EMAXESIBENI.pdf (unknown)Document certification must be within 90 days. Bidders must be registered on CSD and provide confirmation of registration.
Section
Source: ADVERT FOR INSTALLATION OF 50 SOLAR STREETLIGHT EMAXESIBENI.pdfPre-qualification: minimum 70/100 points required. Criteria: Company Experience (40), Key Personnel (40), Methodology (20).
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67 CHURCH STREET ,EMAXESIBENI ,EASTERN CAPE - MOUNT AYLIFF - MOUNT AYLIFF - 4735
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