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Hessequa municipality seeks to appoint a panel of service providers for the maintenance, repair, refurbishment, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of electromechanical equipment and associated control systems across its municipal area, under a three-year rates-based framework agreement. The framework is split into three lots covering pumps, motors and mechanical equipment; mccs, electrical panels, telemetry and control systems; and emergency generators with associated control systems, with separate CIDB grading requirements per lot. Appointment does not guarantee any minimum work volume, and each task order will be limited by the contractor's CIDB grading value. Bidders must achieve a minimum functionality score of 70 out of 100 to proceed to price and specific-goal evaluation, and the 80/20 preference point system applies.
Submission method: sealed envelope, deposited in the tender box at hessequa municipality, absa building, corner of dickson and church streets, riversdale, by 12:00 on 06 november 2026. Envelope must be clearly marked: tender: hes-tech 27/2627. electronic submissions (email, fax) are not accepted. Late, incomplete or non-responsive tenders will be rejected. Proof of payment for the tender document (r200.00) Must accompany the tender. Tenders remain valid for 90 calendar days from closing date. Returnable forms: all standard sbd/mbd forms and any other forms specified in the tender document must be completed and signed.
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Operation and maintenance of the potchefstroom water treatment works and associated infrastructure, including the lakeside wtw, water re-use plant, sludge management, weir and raw water pump station, under a jb marks local municipality contract. The successful bidder must prepare an asset management plan, meet strict response and downtime targets (e.g., 12 hours emergency maintenance), and return assets in specified condition. Bids close 13 november 2026 at 12:00, with NO briefing, and the most consequential consideration is the 120-day validity period and the requirement to submit municipal rates and tax clearance with the bid.
1. Submit the bid in a sealed envelope marked with the bid number, title, closing date and time, placed in the bid box at room 315, third floor, municipal building, dan tlome civic centre, by 13 november 2026 at 12:00; faxed, e-mailed or late bids are not accepted. 2. Complete and sign all bid documents in black ink, initial every page, and do not retype or alter any form; failure may invalidate the bid. 3. Provide a valid tax clearance certificate, certified copies of directors'/owners' ID documents, and a csd number (if registered); bidders not registered on the csd may be disqualified. 4. Submit municipal account statements for rates and taxes for the bidding entity and its directors; bidders or directors in arrears for more than three months without a settlement arrangement may be disqualified. 5. Bids must remain valid for 120 days after the bid closure date; the municipality is not bound to accept the lowest bid. 6. NO tender briefing will be held; all enquiries must be directed in writing to the municipality. 7. The successful bidder must sign the contract form within 90 days of notification and must prepare an asset management plan (including operating, maintenance, and refurbishment/replacement plans) for approval within the first two months of the contract.
The jb marks local municipality is inviting bids for the appointment of a professional service provider to manage, operate, and maintain the water and wastewater distribution systems and associated infrastructure, including pump stations, rising and gravity mains, and a water re-use treatment facility. The contract requires the successful bidder to prepare and implement an asset management plan, operating plan, and maintenance plan, with strict response and downtime targets (e.g., 12 hours for emergency maintenance). The most consequential consideration is that the bidder must be registered on the central supplier database (csd) and provide a valid tax clearance certificate, as non-compliance will result in disqualification.
1. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked with the bid number, title, closing date and time, placed in the bid box at room 315, third floor, municipal building, dan tloome civic centre, by 12h00 on 13/11/2026; faxed, e-mailed, or late bids will not be accepted. 2. The bidder must be registered on the central supplier database (csd) and provide a csd number; failure to register may result in the bid not being considered. 3. A valid tax clearance certificate and certified copies of directors' and owners' identity documents must be submitted with the tender documentation; tenders will not be considered if these prerequisites are not met. 4. The bidder must provide a municipal account of rates and taxes for both the bidding entity and its directors; any bidder or director in arrears with any municipality for more than three months (without a settlement arrangement) will be disqualified. 5. Bids must remain valid for 120 days after the bid closure date; the successful bidder must sign the contract form within 90 days of notification. 6. NO tender briefing will be held, and all prices must include VAT; foreign suppliers must complete the pre-award questionnaire in part b:3. 7. The successful bidder must prepare and submit an asset management plan (including operating and maintenance plans) within the first two months of contract commencement, and must comply with maximum downtime and response times (e.g., 12 hours for emergency maintenance).
PRASA seeks to appoint a panel of service providers to conduct procurement and financial compliance reviews over a five-year period. The contract is for a panel, meaning multiple providers may be appointed. Bidders must submit clarification requests by 26 october 2026 at 12:00, and the closing date is 13 november 2026 at 12:00.
Returnable document - bidders competency questionnaire (annexure b): must be completed and signed by a previous client of the bidder, not by the bidder itself. - The questionnaire must record the bidder's name, the client's name and email address, the service category the bidder performed for that client, and the client's rating of the bidder. - The client must tick the applicable service category (category a: group finance, or category b: group SCM) and the applicable score. - The completed questionnaire is submitted with the bid as part of the evaluation pack.
Overberg water seeks a professional legal service provider to deliver legal advisory and litigation services across commercial and civil litigation, labour and employment law, constitutional, administrative, corporate, customary, corporate governance, and supply chain management law, including serving as legal advisor and company secretariat for the board. The contract runs for 36 months. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory functionality threshold: bidders must score at least 75 out of 100 points on team and company experience, and failure to meet any mandatory requirement results in automatic disqualification.
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Supply and delivery of indoor electrical maintenance services at cape town international airport for a five-year period, using the nec3 term service contract. The contract requires a CIDB contractor grading of 4eb or higher, compulsory attendance at the site briefing, and a functionality score of at least 63 out of 100 to proceed to price and preference evaluation. Bidders must submit a hard copy and electronic bid by 13 november 2026 at 12:00.
Submission method: physical delivery only — emailed and late tenders will not be accepted. Closing time: 13 november 2026 at 12:00. Tenders must be submitted on the documentation issued by the employer; NO other format is accepted. Sealing, addressing, delivery, opening and assessment requirements are stated in the tender data. Returnable forms and documents: - form of offer and acceptance (c1.1): Found in the nec3 tsc contract document; must be fully completed and signed. - All sbd returnables: mandatory submission of standard national treasury forms. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses state employment or connections to the procuring institution. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims b-bbee preference points under the applicable PPPFA system. - Sbd 6.2 (Declaration for local production and content): certifies local content compliance. - Sbd 8 (declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices): discloses previous procurement misconduct. - Sbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination): certifies independent price-setting with NO collusion. - Authority to sign / board resolution: authorises the named signatory to bind the bidder. Disqualification risks: - emailed or late submissions. - Incomplete or unsigned returnable forms. - Failure to attend the compulsory site briefing.
Mossel bay municipality seeks a contractor to provide ground maintenance services at the mountain view housing development for a three-year period from 1 july 2027 to 30 june 2030. Services include grass cutting, garden and playpark maintenance, litter removal, and weed control, performed on an as-instructed basis (currently about every three months). The contractor must supply all tools, equipment, PPE, and a minimum of five workers per day, while the municipality provides herbicide. Bidders must score at least 40 out of 55 points in functionality pre-evaluation (experience, references, and vehicles) to be considered responsive, and the contract is awarded under the 80/20 or 90/10 preference points system.
Submission method: sealed envelope placed in the tender box at the entrance of the mossel bay town hall, 101 marsh street, mossel bay, or posted to reach the tender box, mossel bay municipality, mossel bay before the closing date and time. - Envelope must be endorsed with the tender number, title, and closing date. - Tenders must be submitted on the original documents. - Tenders submitted by e-mail or fax will not be accepted. - Late tenders will not be accepted. - Tender documents are available at a non-refundable cost of r280.00 Per set from ms. Juanita schutte, or free of charge from the municipal website www.mosselbay.gov.za. - Hard copies require payment at the cashiers at the mossel bay municipality's main building, 101 marsh street, lower ground floor (seaside), or by eft (banking details from [email protected]), With proof of payment required when collecting. - Returnable documents: all standard sbd/mbd forms as included in the tender document must be completed and signed.
Mossel bay municipality seeks professional service providers to handle the burial or cremation of pauper or destitute persons over a three-year period from 1 july 2027 to 30 june 2030. The scope covers collection, mortuary storage, burial or cremation, and related services for deceased persons with NO traceable family or who cannot afford funeral costs. Bidders must attend a compulsory information meeting on 22 october 2026, and the closing date is 13 november 2026 at 12:00. The most consequential consideration is that failure to attend the compulsory meeting will render the bid non-responsive.
Submission method: sealed envelope placed in the tender box at the entrance of the mossel bay town hall, 101 marsh street, mossel bay, or posted to reach the tender box, mossel bay municipality, mossel bay before the closing date and time. - Envelopes must be endorsed clearly with the tender number, title and closing date. - Tenders must be submitted on the original documents and remain valid for 120 days after the closing date. - Late tenders, or tenders submitted by e-mail or fax, will not be accepted under any circumstances. - Returnable documents: the original tender documents, fully completed and signed, including any standard forms (sbd/mbd) as provided in the tender pack.
Langeberg municipality requires a service provider to manage tourism, market the destination, and develop its brand for a three-year contract. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the tender box at the municipal office in ashton by 12:00 on 13 november 2026. The evaluation will use the 80/20 preference point system, so b-bbee status is a key factor. Bidders must obtain the official bid document from the municipal website and complete IT fully in black ink.
Submission method: sealed envelope, clearly marked with the tender number and title, placed in the tender box at the langeberg municipal office, 28 main road, ashton. Closing time: 13 november 2026 at 12:00, when bids are opened in public. Late, faxed or emailed tenders will not be considered. The official bid document must be fully completed in black ink, all pages submitted, and preferably bound. Supporting documents must be submitted separately and must be stapled or bound.
Langeberg municipality requires a contractor for the service and repair of all electrical, mechanical and telemetry equipment across the municipality for a three-year period. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 3me or higher and attend a compulsory clarification meeting before submitting a sealed bid by 12:00 on 13 november 2026. The contract is evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system with a minimum functional score of 60 points.
Submission method: sealed envelope, clearly marked tender 23/2026 service and repair of all electrical, mechanical and telemetry equipment in the langeberg municipality, for a period of three (3) years, placed in the tender box at the langeberg municipal office, 28 main road, ashton. Closing time: 12:00 on 13 november 2026. Late, faxed or emailed bids will not be considered. The official bid document must be fully completed in black ink, all pages returned, and the document preferably stapled or bound. Supporting documents must be submitted separately and must be stapled or bound.
Mossel bay municipality requires a service provider to strip and repair lawnmowers, brush cutters, chain saws and similar small plant equipment over a three-year contract from 1 july 2027 to 30 june 2030. The service provider must have a suitable workshop, qualified technicians, and collect equipment from municipal premises within 24 hours of instruction. Bids are evaluated on the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system, with points for b-bbee status and locality. The most consequential consideration is that bidders must submit a complete set of original, signed documents, including all mandatory forms and proof of compliance, by the closing deadline or risk disqualification.
Submission method: sealed envelope placed in the tender box at the entrance of the mossel bay town hall, 101 marsh street, mossel bay. Envelope must be endorsed with the tender number, title and closing date. Late tenders or tenders submitted by e-mail or fax will not be accepted. Tenders must be submitted on the original documents and remain valid for 120 days after the closing date. Returnable documents: the completed tender document set (original documents) as obtained from the municipality or website.
Langeberg municipality requires the supply and delivery of materials for the maintenance of roads and stormwater-related infrastructure, under a three-year contract. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the municipal tender box in ashton by 12:00 on 13 november 2026, and will be evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system. The most consequential consideration is the strict submission deadline and method, as late, faxed, or emailed bids will not be considered.
Submission method: sealed envelope, clearly marked with the tender number and title, placed in the tender box at langeberg municipal office, 28 main road, ashton. Closing time: 12:00 on 13 november 2026. Bids will be opened in public at closing. Late, faxed or e-mailed tenders will not be considered. The official bid document must be fully completed in black ink, all pages submitted, and preferably bound. Supporting documents must be submitted separately, stapled or bound. Tender documents are available from 09 october 2026 on the langeberg municipal website (www.langeberg.gov.za).
Kwadukuza municipality is procuring a contractor for the upgrade of internal roads in groutville (ward 10), kwazulu-natal. The works are civil engineering road upgrades, with a mandatory requirement for local labour sourcing under epwp. Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 6ce or higher and attend a compulsory clarification meeting and site visit on 27 october 2026; failure to attend disqualifies the bid. The tender is evaluated under the 80/20 preference points system, with a minimum functionality score of 70 out of 100.
Submission method: sealed envelope, endorsed with tender NO MN96/2026 – groutville internal roads upgrade (ward 10), placed in the tender box at the SCM municipal offices, lavoipierre building, NO. 2 industria crescent, kwadukuza, by 12:00 on 13 november 2026. Late, electronic, or faxed tenders will not be accepted. Tenders must be submitted on the tender documentation provided by the municipality. Returnable documents (all must be completed and submitted): - all applicable mbd forms (standard municipal bid documents) – must be fully completed. - Proof of csd registration. - Tax compliance status pin (verified via csd). - CIDB certificate showing grading 6ce or higher. - Certificate of attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting and site visit. - Proof of address (municipal utility bill, ward councillor letter in special kdm format, or landlord affidavit). - Most recent municipal account/utility bill (or landlord letter/certificate if tenant, or ward councillor letter/affidavit if exempt) – to be submitted prior to award. - Audited or unaudited financial statements with proof of public interest score for the past 3 financial years. - Bank rating letter from a registered financial institution. - Proof of claim for specific goals (e.g., B-bbee) – failure to provide proof results in NO points for those goals. - Signed certificate of attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting and site inspection. Disqualification risks: - failure to attend the compulsory clarification meeting. - Late submission. - Non-compliance with any returnable schedule. - Being listed on the national treasury register of defaulters or restricted suppliers. - Canvassing in any form.
This is an open request for bid for the upgrading of the masakhane wastewater treatment works in ward 9. The project falls under the water supply and waste management industry and requires contractors capable of executing civil and infrastructure works related to wastewater treatment. A compulsory briefing session will be held at the old clinic, behind municipal offices, 59 chris [street], and only bidders who attend the briefing will be eligible to submit.
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Langeberg municipality requires professional services over a three-year period, with the scope detailed in the bid document. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked with the tender reference and title, placed in the tender box at the municipal office in ashton by 12:00 on 13 november 2026. Evaluation follows the 80/20 preference point system, and bidders must complete the official bid document in black ink, submit all pages, and provide supporting documents separately.
Submission method: sealed envelope, clearly marked with the tender reference and title, placed in the tender box at the langeberg municipal office, 28 main road, ashton. Closing time: 12:00 on 13 november 2026. Late, faxed or e-mailed tenders will not be considered. The official bid document must be fully completed in black ink, all pages submitted, and preferably bound. Supporting documents must be submitted separately, stapled or bound. Returnable forms: the official bid document (fully completed and signed) and any supporting documents required by the bid document.
Langeberg municipality is selling its recycling products under a three-year contract. Bidders must collect, transport, and market the recyclables as specified in the full bid document. The most important consideration is that the bid uses the 80/20 preference point system, with price worth 80 points and b-bbee status worth 20 points.
Submission method: sealed envelope placed in the tender box at langeberg municipal office, 28 main road, ashton. Closing: 13 november 2026 at 12:00. Bids opened in public at that time. Late, faxed, or e-mailed tenders will not be considered. The official bid document must be fully completed in black ink, all pages submitted, and preferably bound. Supporting documents must be submitted separately, stapled or bound. Returnable forms: the full bid document (available on the municipal website) will specify the required sbd/mbd forms; these must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid.
Supply and deliver animal keeping, animal care, and animal control services across langeberg municipality in the western cape for a three-year contract period. The municipality requires a service provider capable of managing all aspects of animal welfare and control within its jurisdiction. Bidders must submit a fully completed official bid document in black ink with supporting documents separately bound. The single most consequential consideration is the 80/20 preference point evaluation system, where b-bbee status contributes 20 points — yet NO minimum b-bbee level, CIDB grade, turnover threshold, or mandatory briefing is specified, leaving significant gaps in pre-qualification clarity that bidders must verify through direct enquiry.
Submission method: sealed envelope placed in the tender box at langeberg municipal office, 28 main road, ashton. Envelope marking: clearly marked with tender reference and title. Closing time: 12:00 on 13 november 2026. Late, faxed or emailed bids: not considered. Bid document: must be fully completed in black ink, all pages submitted, preferably bound. Supporting documents: submitted separately, stapled or bound. Returnable forms: the official bid document (complete and signed). NO other forms are specified.
SANRAL requires consulting engineering services for the design and construction supervision of an agricultural overpass on national road r61 section 7 at km 4.2 In the eastern cape. The appointed engineering services provider must manage road safety audits at preliminary and detail design stages, appoint an independent road safety audit team, and ensure survey work complies with tmh11. Bidders must meet strict key-personnel registration and experience requirements and submit a complete set of signed returnable forms, including a bid bond, by the closing deadline.
Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule): firm pricing for the consulting engineering services. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses any director/shareholder employed by the state or connected to SANRAL. - sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims b-bbee points under the PPPFA. - sbd 6.2 (Declaration for local production and content): declares local content percentages. - Sbd 7.1 (Contract form): contract for purchase of goods. - Sbd 8 (declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices): discloses any prior SCM irregularities. - Sbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination): certifies NO collusion or price disclosure. - Authority to sign / board resolution: authorises the named signatory to bind the bidder. - Form of guarantee C-41: bid bond guarantee. - Agreement in terms of the occupational health and safety act 1993 and construction regulations 2014 (C-43). submission method: not specified in the document. Closing time: 12:00 (from tender record). Disqualification risks: - any returnable form left unsigned or omitted. - Bids received after the closing time.
SANRAL seeks consulting engineering services for community development and small contractor training and development on a 6 km gravel road upgrade near national road n2, section 21 in mdatya, eastern cape. The scope covers design and construction documentation (due by august 2027) and 24 months of construction supervision starting november 2027. Bidders must be csd-registered, attend a compulsory virtual briefing, and meet strict key-personnel requirements. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory 30% sub-contracting to black-owned targeted enterprises (for generic entities) and the 70-point minimum functionality threshold.
Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page. - Form of offer (incorporating sbd 7): signed offer committing to the contract. - Form a2.1 (Certificate of authority): proof of signatory authority (e.g. Board resolution). - Form a4 (schedule of deviations or qualifications): list any deviations; none allowed otherwise. - Form d1 (tenderer's b-bbee verification certificate) or sworn affidavit. - Form c1.1.4 (Form of banking details): for vendor registration if not already registered. - Form c1.1.5 (Tax compliance permission declaration): consent for SARS to disclose tax status. - Full csd report (and for jvs, each partner's csd report and jv agreement). - Indemnity letter on letterhead confirming bank details as per csd. - B-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit per amended construction sector codes. Submission method: physical only, placed in the tender box at the SANRAL eastern cape office reception area. Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile or e-mailed tenders are not accepted. NO late tenders accepted. Tenders must be on the issued documentation only. Bidder's name and contact details must appear on the cover page. Disqualification risks: - missing or unsigned returnable forms. - Late arrival (more than 30 minutes) at the compulsory briefing. - Submission after closing time. - Failure to provide SARS tcs pin or csd number.
Msukaligwa local municipality is appointing a panel of service providers to render lowbed, towing and recovery services for its fleet over a 36-month contract period. Bidders must submit a completed tender document by 13 november 2026 at 12:00, either into the tender box at the civic centre in ermelo or via courier, and must pay a non-refundable r1,000 document fee. The 80/20 preferential procurement system applies, with 80 points for price and 20 points for municipal-specific goals, and NO briefing session is scheduled.
Submission method: deposit completed tender into the tender box at the main entrance of msukaligwa municipality, cnr church and taute street, civic centre, ermelo, 2350, or send via courier services (third-party arrangement; the municipality is not legally liable for loss, damage or non-delivery). NO late, telephonic, facsimile or e-mail tenders will be accepted. Tender documents are available at the SCM 2nd floor office during office hours upon payment of a non-refundable printing fee of r1,000.00. Returnable documents: the completed tender document must be submitted in the prescribed manner and include all required forms and declarations as specified in the bid document.
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