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-159223
Ehlanzeni district municipality invites tenders from experienced service providers to form a panel of five suppliers for the delivery of printer cartridges over a three-year period. The tender is open to registered, compliant bidders meeting strict documentation and b-bbee criteria, with evaluation based on price (80 points) and preference goals (20 points).
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Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
8 Van Niekerk Street - Sonheuwel Central - Mbombela - 1201
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Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 29 of 2025-26.pdf
Ehlanzeni District Municipality invites tenders for the appointment of a panel of five service providers to supply and deliver printer cartridges over a three-year period. The tender is evaluated on an 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for B-BBEE and other specified goals. Mandatory documents include CSD registration, CIPC certificate, SARS PIN, and proof of residence, among others. Submissions must be in PDF format via the Neptune portal by 30 June 2026, 12:00 GMT+0000.
Date & Time
Tuesday, 30 June 2026 - 12:00
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15 Jun
2026
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30 Jun
2026
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Important Dates
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 29 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, 10h00 at Ehlanzeni District Municipality, 8 van Niekerk Street, Sonheuwel Central, Mbombela, 1201. Closing date: 30 June 2026, 12h00.
Contact Information
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 29 of 2025-26.pdf (RFQ)Administrative enquiries: Mr. S P Khumalo, phone: 013 759 8573, email: [email protected]. Technical enquiries: 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. 29 of 2025-26.pdf (RFQ)Submit completed tender and all returnable documents in PDF format only via the NEPTUNE portal: http://edmservices.ehlanzeni.gov.za. Deadline: 30 June 2026, 12h00. No submissions via telegram, fax, or post accepted. All documents must be duly signed and submitted on the issued PDF form. All certified returnable documents must be ≤3 months old. Fraudulent activities (e.g., forgery) may lead to criminal charges and a 10-year ban from public sector business under the Prevention of Fraud and Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004.
Returnable Documents
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 29 of 2025-26.pdf (RFQ)Joint Venture or Consortium Agreement if applicable. All certified returnable documents must be ≤3 months old. All completed tender documents must be duly signed and submitted on the issued PDF.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 29 of 2025-26.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation uses an 80/20 preference point system: 80 points for price, 20 points for specified goals. Preference points breakdown: 5 points for 100% black-owned enterprises (CSD report required); 2.5 points each for >30% woman, youth, or disability ownership (disability requires medical certificate or CSD confirmation); 2.5 points for EMEs located within Ehlanzeni District Municipality (CSD address must match proof of residence); 5 points for B-BBEE Level 1 contribution (valid certificate, EME/SME affidavit, or CIPC certificate required). EMEs: annual turnover ≤ R10 million. Minimum threshold: 70/100 points to qualify.
Technical Specifications
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 29 of 2025-26.pdf (RFQ)Appointment of a panel of five service providers for the supply and delivery of printer cartridges to Ehlanzeni District Municipality for a period of three years.
Financial Requirements
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 29 of 2025-26.pdf (RFQ)Prices must be firm, VAT and other taxes inclusive, and valid for at least 30 days from the date of offer. No additional payment terms or guarantees specified in the document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 29 of 2025-26.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory: Registration on Central Supplier Database (CSD) with a CSD report ≤3 months old. Submit completed MBD forms. Provide bank account confirmation letter (with bank stamp) ≤3 months old, plus affidavit if banking details are unverified on CSD. Certified copies of directors' IDs. Certified CIPC company registration. Valid SARS PIN. Verifiable municipal accounts (or lease agreements/confirmation of residence) ≤3 months old for tenderer and owners/directors. Joint Venture/Consortium Agreement if applicable. No state employees may bid. B-BBEE: Level 1 contribution earns 5 points (valid certificate, EME/SME affidavit, or CIPC certificate required). EMEs (turnover ≤ R10M) qualify for 2.5 points if located in Ehlanzeni District Municipality (CSD address must match proof of residence).
Contractual Terms
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 29 of 2025-26.pdfContract duration: three years. Fraudulent activities may result in a 10-year restriction from doing business with public institutions under the Prevention of Fraud and Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004.
Section
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 29 of 2025-26.pdfEvaluation uses an 80/20 preference point system: 80 points for price, 20 points for specified goals (HDI ownership, RDP programmes, B-BBEE Level 1). Minimum threshold: 70/100 points to qualify.
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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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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