Land transport and transport via pipelines Tenders Free State | September 2026

Returnable documents — all must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid: - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule – firm prices): firm prices only, valid for 120 days from closing. - Sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure): declares any state employment or relationship with the procuring institution; false disclosure disqualifies the bid. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims b-bbee points under the 80/20 system. - Copy of csd report or SARS tax pin certificate. - Letter of authority to sign on behalf of the company. - Compulsory meeting certificate confirming attendance at the briefing session. - A table of contents indicating where each document is located in the proposal. Disqualification risks: - failure to provide or comply with any required particulars may render the bid invalid. - Bids received after the closing time are not considered. - Bidders or subcontractors listed on the register for tender defaulters or list of restricted suppliers are automatically disqualified. - Failure to comply with the 20–25% subcontracting requirement results in disqualification. - Bidders who do not respond in writing to a bid validity extension will not be considered further upon expiry of the initial validity period.