catering Tenders Mpumalanga | September 2026

Submission method: physical delivery to bid box at mbombela civic centre, 1 nel street, mbombela closing: 25 september 2026 at 11:00 packaging: sealed envelope marked with bid number, full description, closing date and bidder name copies: one original bid document with all supporting documents disqualification: late bids, bids by telegram, fax or email, unsigned or incomplete returnable documents, fraudulent or forged documents returnable documents: - completed bid document (available from 17 september 2026 on www.mbombela.gov.za And www.etenders.gov.za) - Copy of tax compliance status - certified copy of b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit for b-bbee points - current municipal rates and taxes clearance from relevant local authority, or proof of residence from tribal authority, or lease agreement with lessor's up-to-date municipal rates and taxes clearance (for company and all active directors, including jvs and consortiums) - csd registration full report (summary report not accepted) - copy of company registration certificate

1. **Closing date and submission**: tenders must be submitted in the tender box at NO. 1 nel street, mbombela civic centre (next to the main entrance) before the advertised closing date and time; late bids will not be accepted. 2. **Preference point system**: the 80/20 system applies (price 80 points, b-bbee 20 points); bidders must complete the b-bbee affidavit (for emes/qses) or a sworn affidavit to qualify for preference points. 3. **Mandatory documents**: submit the official tender document (not re-typed), fully priced and totalled, signed in black ink, with all returnable documents; failure to sign or reflect the total tender amount will render the bid invalid. 4. **Csd registration**: bidders must be registered on the central supplier database (csd) and provide the csd full report (summary reports not accepted) along with a certified company registration certificate. 5. **Certification requirements**: all certified copies (e.g., Qualifications, ids, company registration) must be originally certified, not older than 3 months, and certified by a commissioner of oaths; non-compliance leads to immediate disqualification. 6. **Municipal arrears**: bidders must ensure their municipal rates and taxes account is fully paid and not in arrears; bids from bidders owing the municipality will be rejected. 7. **Functionality and experience**: bidders must demonstrate capability to execute the contract, including at least one certified appointment letter or purchase order with a reference letter for similar experience; key personnel cvs must include certified qualifications and ids. 8. **Pricing and delivery**: prices must be in south african rand, inclusive of VAT, and include all delivery costs; separate pricing schedules are required for different delivery points, and the total bid price must be reflected on the form of offer. 9. **Tax compliance**: bidders must be registered as e-filers with SARS and provide a tax compliance status pin code (if applicable); foreign suppliers must complete the pre-award questionnaire in part b:3. 10. **Joint ventures/consortia**: if a jv or consortium is involved, each party must submit separate required returnable documents and a detailed jv/consortium agreement with all critical information.

Bid documents and supporting documents must be sealed in an envelope clearly marked with the bid number, full description, and closing date, and the bidder's name. Place the envelope in the bid box at mbombela civic centre, 1 nel street, mbombela, before 11:00 on the closing date. The bid document is available free of charge from 16 september 2026 on the city's website (www.mbombela.gov.za) And the national treasury e-tender portal (www.etenders.gov.za).

1. Registration: bidder must be registered on the central supplier database (csd) and provide a full csd registration report (summary reports not accepted) with the bid. 2. Preference points: the 80/20 preference point system applies; 80 points for price (inclusive of VAT, in south african rand) and 20 points for b-bbee status level, with a sworn affidavit required for emes and qses to qualify for preference points. 3. Document certification: all certified copies (e.g., Company registration, qualifications, ids) must be originally certified by a commissioner of oaths, not older than three months, and submitted with the bid; failure results in immediate disqualification. 4. Company experience: bidders must submit at least one certified copy of an appointment letter or purchase order with a certified reference letter demonstrating experience in similar projects. 5. Municipal arrears: the bidder's municipal rates and taxes account must be fully paid and not in arrears; the bid will be rejected if the business or any director owes municipal rates or service charges. 6. Jv/consortium: if a joint venture or consortium is involved, each party must submit separate required returnable documents, including a detailed jv/consortium agreement with all critical information. 7. Submission: bids must be submitted on official forms (not re-typed), in black ink, signed by an authorized person, and placed in the tender box at mbombela civic centre, 1 nel street, next to the main entrance, by the closing date; the total bid price must be reflected on the form of offer or the bid will be rejected.

Returnable documents: - completed and signed bid document (sbd forms). - Copy of tax compliance status. - Certified copy of b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (for b-bbee points). - Csd registration full report (summary report not considered). - Copy of company registration certificate. - Up-to-date municipal rates and taxes clearance for the company and all active directors (including jvs and consortiums). - Csd registration full report (summary report not considered). - All documents must be sealed in an envelope clearly marked with bid number, full description, and closing date, and placed in the bid box at mbombela civic centre, 1 nel street, mbombela, on or before the closing date. - Bidders must not commit fraudulent activities or forge documents.