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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Crn. Joubert and Oosthuise street - Ermelo - Ermelo - 2350
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
09 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-173569
The gert sibande district municipality seeks to appoint a panel of service providers to collect, transport, treat and dispose of chemical waste from its water quality laboratory in ermelo, on an as-and-when-required basis for 36 months. The scope covers approximately 48 listed chemical items including acids, heavy metals, mercury-containing cod solution, and various reagents in quantities from 25 ml to 34 litres. Bidders must hold both a hazardous waste transporter certificate and a waste management licence under the national environmental management: waste act to pass the 40-point functionality threshold. The tender uses the 80/20 preference-points system, with bids evaluated on price and gsdm-specific goals after functionality.
Closing date and time: 10 November 2026 at 12:00. Submissions must be placed in the tender box at Main Reception, Corner of Joubert and Oosthuise Streets, Ermelo, 2351.
Compulsory virtual briefing: 28 October 2026 at 10:00 via Microsoft Teams (link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/397975532800175?p=hvKbyQOEG7YkQLz0jt).
Functionality threshold: 40 out of 40 points (100% pass rate). Requires valid certified Hazardous Waste Transporter Certificate (20 points) and valid certified Waste Management Licence for hazardous waste treatment/disposal under NEM:WA (20 points). Failure to score 40 points results in disqualification.
Mandatory registrations and documents: CSD registration; SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number; B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (EMEs/QSEs) for preference points; municipal clearance confirming no arrears; company profile; signed MBD forms (1, 4, 6.1, 6.2, 7, 8, 9); Authority to Sign/Board Resolution; completed pricing schedule (Form L).
Evaluation method: 80/20 preference points system — 80 points for price, 20 points for GSDM specific goals. Highest-scoring bidder wins; lowest price does not guarantee award.
Bid validity: 90 days firm after closing. Payment terms: 30 days from invoice. No unbalanced rates permitted.
No bids accepted from persons in the service of the state. Foreign suppliers must complete Part B:3 questionnaire.
Technical enquiries: Ms Sithembile Mkhwanazi, 017 801 7150, [email protected]. SCM enquiries: Mr Lucky Mbuyane, 017 801 7155, [email protected].
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 10 November 2026 - 12:00
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GSDM10-2026 Appointment of panel Provision of professional services for chemical waste disposal to GSDM for 36 months period.docx final.pdf
Gert Sibande District Municipality seeks to appoint a panel of service providers for the safe collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of chemical waste from its Water Quality Laboratory, as and when required, for a 36-month period. The service includes issuing a compliance Chemical Waste Disposal Certificate. The contract will be awarded under the 80/20 preferential procurement system, with functionality evaluation as a first hurdle.
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Organization
Gert Sibande District MunicipalityContact Person
Ms. Sithembile Mkhwanazi
Phone
017-801-7144
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R 469 301
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Closing date: 10 November 2026 at 12:00.
Compulsory briefing session: 28 October 2026 at 10:00, virtual platform (Microsoft Teams).
Tender documents available from 09 October 2026.
Contact Information
Source: GSDM10-2026 Appointment of panel Provision of professional services for chemical waste disposal to GSDM for 36 months period.docx final.pdf (TENDER)Bidding procedure enquiries:
Technical enquiries:
Submission address:
Gert Sibande District Municipality
Corner of Joubert and Oosthuise Streets
Ermelo, 2351
Tender box at Main Entrance – Reception.
Submission Guidelines
Source: GSDM10-2026 Appointment of panel Provision of professional services for chemical waste disposal to GSDM for 36 months period.docx final.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: sealed envelope deposited in the tender box at the Main Reception, Gert Sibande District Municipality, Corner of Joubert and Oosthuise Streets, Ermelo, 2351.
Envelope must be clearly marked with the tender number, title, and closing date.
Bids must be submitted on official forms (not re-typed) and include the company profile.
All pages must be initialled; the bidder particulars page must be signed in full.
Bids must be signed by an authorised agent.
Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, e-mail and late bids will not be accepted.
Bids received after closing time will not be considered.
Bidders may not submit more than one conforming bid.
Bid sum may not be altered after opening.
Returnable documents (all must be completed and submitted):
Failure to complete all returnable documents and MDB forms will lead to disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: GSDM10-2026 Appointment of panel Provision of professional services for chemical waste disposal to GSDM for 36 months period.docx final.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation stages: functionality, then preference points.
Functionality: minimum threshold 40 out of 40 points (100%). Bidders failing this are excluded.
Preference points: 80/20 system under PPPFA and Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022.
Contract awarded to bidder with highest total points, not necessarily lowest price.
Municipality reserves the right not to appoint.
Technical Specifications
Source: GSDM10-2026 Appointment of panel Provision of professional services for chemical waste disposal to GSDM for 36 months period.docx final.pdf (TENDER)Scope: collection, transport, treatment and disposal of chemical waste from the Gert Sibande District Municipality Water Quality Laboratory, as and when required, for 36 months.
Services include:
Waste types include liquids and solids, e.g. acids, bases, heavy metal solutions, COD solution (contains mercury), and various reagents. Quantities range from 25 ml to 34 L (liquids) and 98 g to 2.5 kg (solids).
Compliance with National Environmental Management: Waste Act (Act 59 of 2008) is required.
Financial Requirements
Source: GSDM10-2026 Appointment of panel Provision of professional services for chemical waste disposal to GSDM for 36 months period.docx final.pdf (TENDER)Bid price must be firm for 90 days after closing.
Payment within 30 days after receipt of invoices.
Cost proposal must not contain unbalanced rates.
Official quote must include trade name, legal name, VAT registration number, postal and physical addresses, banking details, and technical description.
Council reserves the right to alter quantities based on supplied rates.
Compliance Requirements
Source: GSDM10-2026 Appointment of panel Provision of professional services for chemical waste disposal to GSDM for 36 months period.docx final.pdf (TENDER)CSD registration: mandatory.
Tax compliance: submit a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number. Joint ventures/consortia must each submit separate tax compliance documents.
Municipal clearance: provide clearance from the municipality where the bidder is based, confirming no arrears on municipal services accounts.
State service: no bids from persons in the service of the state.
B-BBEE: submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs) to qualify for preference points.
Foreign suppliers: complete the questionnaire in Part B:3.
Hazardous waste transporter certificate: valid certified copy required for functionality.
Waste management licence: valid certified copy required for functionality.
Section
Source: GSDM10-2026 Appointment of panel Provision of professional services for chemical waste disposal to GSDM for 36 months period.docx final.pdfFunctionality evaluation: minimum 40/40 points. Two criteria, each worth 20 points: valid certified Hazardous Waste Transporter Certificate, and valid certified Waste Management License. Bidders failing the threshold are disqualified. Preference points: 80/20 system (price 80, specific goals 20).
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