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.
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
8 Van Niekerk Street - Sonheuwel Central - Mbombela - 1201
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
15 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-159225
Ehlanzeni district municipality invites tenders from experienced service providers to form a panel of five suppliers for the delivery of office stationery over a three-year period. This opportunity is open to compliant, registered suppliers meeting strict documentation and b-bbee criteria.
As per the tender advertisement.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
8 Van Niekerk Street - Sonheuwel Central - Mbombela - 1201
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Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 30 of 2025-26.pdf
Appointment of a panel of five service providers for supply and delivery of office stationery for three years at Ehlanzeni District Municipality. Tender uses 80/20 preference point system with mandatory compliance requirements.
Date & Time
Tuesday, 30 June 2026 - 12:00
Venue
Ehlanzeni District Municipality, DMC, 8 Van Niekerk Street, Mbombela, 1200
15 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
30 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Important Dates
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 30 of 2025-26.pdf (RFQ)Tender documents available from 17 June 2026 on NEPTUNE (http://edmservices.ehlanzeni.gov.za) and National Treasury Portal. Compulsory briefing session: 19 June 2026, 11h00 at Ehlanzeni District Municipality, 8 van Niekerk Street, Sonheuwel Central, DMC, Mbombela, 1201. Submission deadline: 30 June 2026, 12h00.
Contact Information
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 30 of 2025-26.pdf (RFQ)Administration: Mr. S P Khumalo, phone: 013 759 8573, email: [email protected]. Technical: Mrs. S Viane, phone: 013 759 8500, email: [email protected]. Employer: Acting Municipal Manager, Ms S S Madlopha, Ehlanzeni District Municipality, P.O. Box 3333, Mbombela, 1200.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 30 of 2025-26.pdf (RFQ)Submit completed tender and all returnable documents in PDF format via the Document Sharing and Collaboration Platform (NEPTUNE): http://edmservices.ehlanzeni.gov.za. Deadline: 30 June 2026, 12h00. No submissions via telegram, fax, or post will be accepted. All documents must be duly signed. Certified returnable documents must not be older than 3 months. Fraudulent activities, including forgery, may result in criminal charges and a 10-year restriction from doing business with the state under the Prevention of Fraud and Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004.
Returnable Documents
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 30 of 2025-26.pdf (RFQ)Joint Venture or Consortium Agreement if applicable. All completed tender documents must be duly signed and submitted in PDF format. Certified returnable documents must not be older than 3 months.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 30 of 2025-26.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation uses an 80/20 preference point system: 80 points for price, 20 points for specified goals. Minimum threshold: 70/100 points to qualify. Preference points breakdown: 5 points for 100% black-owned enterprises; 2.5 points each for >30% woman, youth, or disability ownership; 2.5 points for EMEs located in Ehlanzeni District Municipality (CSD address must match proof of residence); 5 points for B-BBEE Level 1 contribution. *EMEs: Exempted Micro Enterprises with annual turnover ≤ R10 million. Supporting documents: Full CSD report (<3 months), medical certificate (disability), valid B-BBEE certificate, EME/SME affidavit, or CIPC certificate confirming turnover and black ownership.
Technical Specifications
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 30 of 2025-26.pdf (RFQ)Appointment of a panel of five service providers for the supply and delivery of office stationery for a period of three years at Ehlanzeni District Municipality.
Financial Requirements
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 30 of 2025-26.pdf (RFQ)Prices quoted must be firm, VAT and other taxes inclusive, and valid for at least 90 days from the date of offer.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 30 of 2025-26.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory: Registration on Central Supplier Database (CSD) with a report not older than 3 months. Submit completed MBD forms. Attach: bank account confirmation letter (with bank stamp, <3 months) + affidavit (if banking details not verified on CSD); certified copies of directors' IDs; CIPC company registration certificate; valid SARS PIN; verifiable municipal accounts (<3 months) for tenderer and directors (or lease agreements/confirmation of residence if no municipal accounts). Joint Venture/Consortium Agreement if applicable. No tenders from state employees. Fraudulent activities may result in criminal charges and a 10-year restriction from doing business with the state.
Contractual Terms
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 30 of 2025-26.pdfTenderers must comply with all mandatory submission and documentation requirements. Fraudulent activities, including forgery of documents, may result in criminal charges and a 10-year restriction from doing business with the state under the Prevention of Fraud and Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004.
Section
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 30 of 2025-26.pdfEvaluation uses an 80/20 preference point system: 80 points for price, 20 points for specified goals (B-BBEE and HDI criteria). Minimum threshold: 70/100 points to qualify.
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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.
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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
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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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.
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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
Ehlanzeni District MunicipalityContact Person
SP Khumalo
Phone
013-759-8500
[email protected]
Address
8 Van Niekerk Street - Sonheuwel Central - Mbombela - 1201
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
15 Jun 2026
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