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
Missionary Mpheni House, Cnr Beyers Naudie Drive - Rustenburg - Rustenburg - 0299
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
28 Apr 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-154698
Rustenburg local municipality seeks a contractor to perform switchgear and protection testing and maintenance across its substations and electrical network over a 3-year period. The tender is open to bidders with the required technical certifications and CIDB grading.
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Date & Time
Monday, 08 June 2026 - 08:30
Venue
Rustenburg Local Municipality Offices
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Missionary Mpheni House, Cnr Beyers Naudie Drive - Rustenburg - Rustenburg - 0299
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28 Apr
2026
Tender Published
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08 Jun
2026
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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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Platinum Weekly - 24 April 2026.pdf
Rustenburg Local Municipality is inviting tenders for the appointment of a contractor to perform switchgear and protection testing and maintenance at various substations and electrical networks on an as-needed basis for a period of 3 years. The tender is part of a larger advertisement containing multiple contracts, with this specific tender identified by reference number RLM/DTIS/0120/2025/26.
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Important Dates
Source: Platinum Weekly - 24 April 2026.pdfCompulsory briefing session: 28 April 2026 at 09:00, venue: Rustenburg Local Municipality Offices. Closing date: 08 June 2026 at 08:30.
Contact Information
Source: Platinum Weekly - 24 April 2026.pdfSCM Enquiries: Mr. J. Kgatle, Tel: 014 590 3259, Email: [email protected]. Technical Enquiries: Ms. O. Pelesi, Tel: 014 590 3148, Email: [email protected]. Submission Address: Rustenburg Local Municipality, Missionary Mpheni House, P.O. Box 16, Rustenburg, 0300. Municipal Manager: Adv. A. Khuduge.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Platinum Weekly - 24 April 2026.pdfSubmit both a hard copy and an electronic copy (clearly marked USB) of the bid document. Hard copy must be sealed, clearly marked with the bid number and description, and placed in the bid box in the foyer of Missionary Mpheni House, Beyers Naude Drive, Rustenburg, by the closing date and time. Late submissions will not be accepted. Bids must comply with all instructions in the tender document, E-tender advert, and CIDB Website. Failure to adhere to all requirements (e.g., missing USB, mandatory documents, or incorrect marking) will result in disqualification. Bids remain valid for 90 days. Objections or complaints must be submitted in writing to the Municipal Manager within 14 days of the award, including reasons, impact on rights, and remedy sought.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Platinum Weekly - 24 April 2026.pdfEvaluation stages: 1. Administrative evaluation: Document completion and attachment of all mandatory certificates. 2. Functionality evaluation: Minimum score of 70 out of 100 required. 3. Preferential points: 80/20 system (80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals). Mandatory eligibility criteria: Valid ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications. CIDB grading of 6EP or higher. No other evaluation criteria will be used.
Technical Specifications
Source: Platinum Weekly - 24 April 2026.pdfScope: Perform switchgear and protection testing and maintenance at various substations and electrical networks as and when required for a period of 3 years. Standards: Must comply with ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety).
Financial Requirements
Source: Platinum Weekly - 24 April 2026.pdfTender document fee: R1000.00 (non-refundable). Proof of deposit with proper reference (company name + bid reference number RLM/DTIS/0120/2025/26) must be submitted. Payment details: Standard Bank, Account Number: 033 054 657. Bid price validity: 90 days. Municipality reserves the right to accept the whole or part of any bid and may increase or decrease quantities as per technical specifications.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Platinum Weekly - 24 April 2026.pdfCIDB Grading: Minimum 6EP or higher. Mandatory certificates: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018. All necessary certificates must be attached with SCM mandatory documents. B-BBEE compliance required as per PPPFA 2022 and Supply Chain Policy of Rustenburg Local Municipality. Company name must be included in all submissions. Failure to submit mandatory documents will result in disqualification.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
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Act 28 of 2024
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
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Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
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Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
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Act 46 of 2000
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Address
Mpheni House, Nelson Mandela St, Rustenburg CBD, Rustenburg, 0300, South Africa
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High source confidence
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Last checked
05 Jun 2026
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Contact
014-590-3148[email protected]www.gov.za/about-government/contact-directory/nw-municipalities/nw-municipalities/rustenburg-local-municipalityMpheni House, Nelson Mandela St, Rustenburg CBD, Rustenburg, 0300, South Africa
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