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
02 Kingfisher road - Mandeni - Mandeni - 4490
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
28 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-167350
Mandeni municipality invites bids from suitable service providers for the supply and delivery of 2 x ctc three-way ring main units (rmus) with protection settings. Bids will be evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system with specific goals for local enterprises and designated groups. Bidders must be registered on the central supplier database (csd) and submit bids by 12h00 on 23 september 2026.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) – mandatory.
Bids must be valid for 120 days.
Bids must be deposited in the tender box at the Civic Centre reception, 2 Kingfisher Road, Mandeni, by 12H00 on Wednesday, 23 September 2026 (municipal clock).
Bid documents must be obtained from the Cashiers Office upon payment of a non-refundable fee of R600.00 (including VAT).
Bids will be evaluated in two stages: administrative responsiveness and mandatory technical compliance, then price and specific goals under the 80/20 preference point system.
Specific goals apply: within Mandeni Municipality (6 points), within iLembe Region (3 points), enterprise located within KZN Province (1 point), EME/QSE 100% black-owned (5 points), 100% women-owned (3 points), 100% youth-owned (3 points), 100% disability-owned (3 points).
Bidders will be screened against the National Treasury's Defaulters Database; canvassing or offering gifts to Council is prohibited and will lead to disqualification.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 23 September 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
02 Kingfisher road - Mandeni - Mandeni - 4490
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Description
Source: Advert - Supply of RMUs..pdf28 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
23 Sept
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 - Supply of RMUs..pdf
Mandeni Local Municipality invites bids for the appointment of a service provider to supply and deliver two CTC three-way ring main units (RMUs) with protection settings. The contract involves the physical delivery of the units to the municipality, with bids evaluated on price and specific goals under the PPPFA.
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The tender is for the appointment of a service provider to supply and deliver 2 x ring main units (RMUs) with protection settings. The units are specified as CTC three-way ring main units. No further scope details are provided in the document.
Important Dates
Source: Advert - Supply of RMUs..pdf (TENDER)Closing date and time: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 12H00 (municipal clock).
Bid document availability: from Wednesday, 2 September 2026 to Tuesday, 15 September 2026, Monday to Friday, 08h00 to 15h30.
Bid opening: immediately after closing, in public at the Civic Centre reception.
Contact Information
Source: Advert - Supply of RMUs..pdf (TENDER)SCM queries (document issuance): Mr. Mukelani Bhodoza, SCM Department, Tel: (032) 456 8291, email: [email protected].
Technical queries: Mr. S. Sithole, Tel: 032 456 8200; Mr. S. Msweli, Tel: 032 456 8246.
Municipal Manager: Mr. SG Khuzwayo, Tel: 032 456 8200, email: [email protected].
Physical address: Civic Centre, 2 Kingfisher Road, Mandeni, KwaZulu-Natal, 4490. Postal: PO Box 144, Mandeni, 4490.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Advert - Supply of RMUs..pdf (TENDER)Bid documents are available from the Cashiers Office at Mandeni Municipality's Civic Centre, 2 Kingfisher Road, Mandeni, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of R600.00 (including VAT). Payment can be made by debit card, cash, or EFT using the reference: Bid No. 06/26/27 & Bidder's Name. Documents are available from Wednesday, 2 September 2026 to Tuesday, 15 September 2026, Monday to Friday, 08h00 to 15h30. Bidders paying by EFT may request banking details from the Manager: Supply Chain Management.
Bids must be completed in accordance with the bid document conditions and sealed in an envelope clearly marked: "BID NO.: 06/26/27 – APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO SUPPLY AND DELIVER TWO (2) CTC THREE-WAY RING MAIN UNITS (RMUs) WITH PROTECTION SETTINGS". The bidder's name and address must be clearly written on the envelope. Bids must be deposited in the tender box at the reception of the Civic Centre, 2 Kingfisher Road, Mandeni, no later than 12H00 on Wednesday, 23 September 2026. The closing time is determined by the municipal clock at reception. Late, e-mailed, or faxed bids will not be considered. Only bidders registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) will be considered.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Advert - Supply of RMUs..pdf (TENDER)Bids are evaluated in two stages: first, administrative responsiveness and mandatory technical compliance; second, evaluation on price and specific goals under the 80/20 preference point system (PPPFA Regulations 2022). Specific goals and maximum points: Within Mandeni Municipality – 6; Within iLembe Region – 3; Enterprise located within KZN Province – 1; EME or QSE at least 100% owned by black people – 5; Enterprise 100% owned by women – 3; Enterprise 100% owned by youth – 3; Enterprise 100% owned by people with disability – 3. Bids must remain valid for 120 days. The municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest bid. Bidders will be screened against the National Treasury's Defaulters Database. Canvassing or offering gifts to Council is strictly prohibited and will lead to disqualification.
Technical Specifications
Source: Advert - Supply of RMUs..pdf (TENDER)The scope is the supply and delivery of 2 x ring main units (RMUs) with protection settings. The units are specified as CTC three-way ring main units. The tender is for the appointment of a service provider to supply and deliver these units. No further technical details are provided in the document.
Financial Requirements
Source: Advert - Supply of RMUs..pdf (TENDER)A non-refundable document fee of R600.00 (including VAT) is payable for bid documents. No other financial requirements (e.g., pricing format, bonds, guarantees) are stated in the document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Advert - Supply of RMUs..pdf (TENDER)Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) – mandatory.
Bidders will be screened against the National Treasury's Defaulters Database.
Canvassing or offering gifts to Council is strictly prohibited and will lead to disqualification.
Bids must be valid for 120 days.
No other compliance forms (e.g., tax clearance, B-BBEE certificate) are explicitly listed in the document.
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Source: Advert - Supply of RMUs..pdfEvaluation is in two stages: administrative responsiveness and mandatory technical compliance, then price and specific goals under the 80/20 preference point system. Specific goals and points are as listed in the evaluation criteria section. Bids must be valid for 120 days. The municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest bid. Screening against the National Treasury's Defaulters Database applies.
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
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Act 28 of 2002
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Act 40 of 2004
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