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
Mpuluzi - Mpuluzi - Mpuluzi - 2335
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
04 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158120
This tender invites reputable and experienced service providers to bid for the construction of the empuluzi/methula bulk water supply scheme (phase 1) in chief albert luthuli local municipality. The project is managed by the municipality and requires compliance with VAT act and CIDB grading requirements.
Important Dates
Source: Tender Closing 10 July 2026.pdf (TENDER)Compulsory briefing: 12 June 2026 at 11:00, Venue: Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality, Mpuluzi Unit Office, Mayflower 2335. Tender closing: 10 July 2026 at 12:00.
Tender documents will be available on e-tender, municipal website and also at carolina municipal offices from 10 june 2026 at cashiers point during office hours upon payment of a non-refundable printing fee of r1 012.15 And can also be downloaded on the municipal website or e-tenders free of charge.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Mpuluzi - Mpuluzi - Mpuluzi - 2335
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Tender Closing 10 July 2026.pdf
The Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality invites tenders for the construction of the Empuluzi/Methula bulk water supply scheme (Phase 1, Empuluzi Dam). The project aims to improve water infrastructure in the region, with a focus on functionality and compliance with municipal and national regulations.
Date & Time
Friday, 10 July 2026 - 12:00
Venue
Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality, Mpuluzi Unit Offices, Mayflower 2335
04 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
10 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
R 561 758
Range
Based on 14 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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Source: Tender Closing 10 July 2026.pdf (TENDER)Compulsory briefing session: Date: 12 June 2026, Time: 11:00, Venue: Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality, Mpuluzi Unit Office, Mayflower 2335.
Contact Information
Source: Tender Closing 10 July 2026.pdf (TENDER)Supply Chain Manager: Mr. J Nkosi, Phone: 017 843 4025. Submission address: PO Box 24, CAROLINA, 1185 or TENDER BOX at 28 Church Street, CAROLINA.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Tender Closing 10 July 2026.pdf (TENDER)Submit sealed envelopes addressed to: The Municipal Manager, Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality, PO Box 24, CAROLINA, 1185, OR deposit in the TENDER BOX at Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality Offices, 28 Church Street, CAROLINA. Deadline: 12H00 on 10 July 2026. No late, telephonic, facsimile, or e-mail tenders accepted. Tender documents available from 10 June 2026 at Carolina Municipal Offices (cashier’s point) during office hours for a non-refundable fee of R1 012.15, or free via municipal website/e-tenders. If no response within 90 working days, consider tender unsuccessful.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Tender Closing 10 July 2026.pdf (TENDER)Preferential point system (80/20 or 90/10) per Preferential Procurement Regulation 2022. 80-90 points for price, 10-20 points for Chief Albert Luthuli Municipal objectives. Lowest acceptable tender determines the system used. Additional criteria: Bidders must be reputable and experienced, comply with VAT Act, and have no conflicts of interest (e.g., municipal employees or councillors).
Technical Specifications
Source: Tender Closing 10 July 2026.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Construction of Empuluzi/Methula bulk water supply scheme (Phase 1, Empuluzi Dam) in Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality. Project location: Mayflower 2335.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Tender Closing 10 July 2026.pdf (TENDER)Compulsory CIDB Grading: 9CE or higher. Bidders must comply with VAT Act. Prohibited bidders: Persons in organs of state (e.g., Councillors, elected representatives, full-time employees, directors of public/municipal entities) per Municipal Supply Chain Regulations (MFMA Act, Section 168).
Special Conditions
Source: Tender Closing 10 July 2026.pdf (TENDER)No late, telephonic, facsimile, or e-mail tenders accepted. If no response within 90 working days, consider tender unsuccessful.
Requirements
Source: Tender Closing 10 July 2026.pdf (TENDER)Compulsory CIDB Grading: 9CE or higher. Prohibited bidders: Persons in organs of state (Councillors, elected representatives, full-time employees, directors of public/municipal entities) per Municipal Supply Chain Regulations (MFMA Act, Section 168).
Section
Source: Tender Closing 10 July 2026.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 10 July 2026 at 12:00.
Tenders in this industry often require registration with these bodies.
Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) registration is mandatory for almost all public sector construction tenders. Ensure your grading matches the tender value.
Recommended Certifications
Having these can improve your winning chances: NHBRC Registration, ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety), SACPCMP Registration, ECSA Registration
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.
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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.
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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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Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Organization
Chief Albert Luthuli MunicipalityContact Person
Mr. JA Nkosi
Phone
017-843-4000
[email protected]
Address
Mpuluzi - Mpuluzi - Mpuluzi - 2335
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
04 Jun 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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Albert Luthuli Local Municipality governs Carolina and surrounds in the Gert Sibande District of Mpumalanga.
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