Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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.
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
166 K E Masinga Road (Formerly Old Fort Road) - Durban - KZN - 4001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
07 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-161487
This tender invites bids for the supply, delivery, and installation of 70 rfid workstation/staff stations across various libraries in the ethekwini municipality. IT is a once-off procurement aimed at enhancing library operations with modern rfid technology, open to suppliers with proven experience in similar projects.
Date & Time
Friday, 24 July 2026 - 11:00
Venue
KwaMuhle Museum.
-A compulsory clarification meeting will be held at 11:00, on 2026-07-09, at the kwamuhle museum. -All questions and answers will be consolidated and posted on etenders/municipal website by 2026-07-16 -general: zama myeza (t) 031-322 7192
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
166 K E Masinga Road (Formerly Old Fort Road) - Durban - KZN - 4001
07 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
24 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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34923-7P (2).zip
The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is inviting tenders for the **once-off supply, delivery, and installation of 70 RFID workstation/staff stations** across various libraries within the municipality. The tender closes on **24 July 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC)**. A **compulsory clarification meeting** is scheduled for **09 July 2026 at 11:00 AM** at KwaMuhle Museum. Submissions must include both a **hard copy (deposited in the Tender Box at 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban)** and an **electronic copy via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module)**. The tender is governed by strict compliance, technical, and legal requirements, including mandatory registration on the **National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)** and adherence to **B-BBEE and preferential procurement policies** (80/20 or 90/10 system).
Median Estimate
R 224 825
Range
Based on 5 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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Description
Source: 34923-7P (2).zipSupply, delivery, and installation of 70 RFID workstation/staff stations to various libraries within eThekwini Municipality. This is a once-off contract.
Important Dates
Source: 34923-7P (2).zip (TENDER)Compulsory Clarification Meeting: 09 July 2026 at 11:00 at KwaMuhle Museum. Consolidated answers to queries will be uploaded on 16 July 2026. Closing Date: 24 July 2026 at 11:00. Tenders must remain valid for 120 days after opening, plus an additional 12 months unless otherwise advised.
Contact Information
Source: 34923-7P (2).zip (TENDER)General/Contractual Queries: Ndoda Mthembu or Zama Myeza; Tel: 031-322-7192; Email: [email protected] / [email protected]. Technical Queries: Sphelele Mathe or Thokozani Ngcamu; Tel: 031-311-2435; Email: [email protected] / [email protected]. ESP Queries: Lindo Dlamini; Tel: 031-322-7133 / 031-322-7153; Email: [email protected]. Appeals: Ms. S. Pillay; Email: [email protected]; Address: P.O. Box 1394, Durban, 4000.
Submission Guidelines
Source: 34923-7P (2).zip (TENDER)Submit both a sealed hard copy and an electronic copy via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module). Hard copy must be addressed to the City Manager, marked with the tender number, and placed in the Tender Box at 166 KE Masinga Road (Old Fort Rd), Durban. Electronic submission must match the hard copy exactly. Fax, email, or posted tenders will not be accepted. Ensure all access rights and ESP submission queries are resolved before the closing date. Failure to submit both copies or submit to the correct location will disqualify the tender.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 34923-7P (2).zip (TENDER)Mandatory
Disqualifying
Technical Specifications
Source: 34923-7P (2).zip (TENDER)Supply, delivery, and installation of 70 RFID workstation/staff stations to various libraries within eThekwini Municipality. Bidders must have completed at least one similar project (supply, delivery, and installation of RFID Staff/Workstations) in the past 5 years. Proof of completion (contactable reference letter on client’s letterhead) is required.
Financial Requirements
Source: 34923-7P (2).zip (TENDER)Prices must be quoted in South African Rand (ZAR), exclusive and inclusive of VAT, and stated separately on the Official Tender Form. Bidders must quote only one price per item, valid for the contract duration. Firm prices for each 12-month period are acceptable. Payment terms and conditions will be as per the Conditions of Contract. Factoring arrangements will not be accepted. Financial standing may be verified if required.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 34923-7P (2).zip (TENDER)Registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) as a service provider is mandatory. CSD Supplier Number (starting with 'MAAA') must be provided. Tax Compliance Status PIN (TCS PIN) or original Tax Clearance Certificate must be submitted. Separate TCS PINs are required for each entity in a Joint Venture. Bidders must submit: MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD 5 (Declaration for Procurement Above R10 Million, if applicable), MBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), MBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder’s Past SCM Practices), MBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), Declaration of Municipal Fees, and Occupational Health and Safety Act undertaking. Joint Ventures must submit a valid Joint Venture Agreement and B-BBEE Certificate.
Section
Source: 34923-7P (2).zipTwo-stage evaluation: 1) Mandatory: Bidders must prove successful completion of at least one similar RFID workstation/staff station project in the past 5 years (reference letter required). 2) Price and Preference: Either 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system applies, based on the lowest acceptable tender’s value. Price points calculated using PPPFA formulas (Regulation 4.1 for 80/20, Regulation 5.1 for 90/10). Preference points (20 or 10) are derived from MBD 6.1 for Specific Goals (e.g., RDP Goal: Promotion of South African owned enterprises, with location-based weightings: Not in SA=0, SA=8, KZN=14, eThekwini=20). Total Evaluation Value (TEV) = Price Points + Preference Points.
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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)
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Organization
eThekwini Metropolitan MunicipalityContact Person
Zama Myeza
Phone
031-322-6912
[email protected]
Address
166 K E Masinga Road (Formerly Old Fort Road) - Durban - KZN - 4001
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
07 Jul 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality governs Durban, South Africa's busiest port city, in KwaZulu-Natal.
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