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 Quotation
Delivery Location
1 Nel Street Mbombela Civic Centre - Sonheuwel - Mbombela - 1200
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
16 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-170575
The city of mbombela requires an experienced service provider to deliver catering, sound system, audio-visual equipment and transport for the office of the chief whip's 2026 exam prayer outreach event at e-nkambeni community hall in the northern region. Bids will be evaluated on an 80/20 preference point system (price 80, specific targeted goals 20). The bid document is available from 17 september 2026 and must be submitted physically in a sealed envelope to the mbombela civic centre bid box by 25 september 2026 at 11:00. Technical enquiries can be directed to winny mlimo at (013) 759 9369 and SCM enquiries to christopher nkambule at (013) 759 2358. The most critical requirement is the full set of returnable documents, including a csd full report (summary not accepted), valid tax compliance, b-bbee certificate or affidavit, and current municipal rates clearance for the company and every active director.
Closing: 25 September 2026 at 11:00; physical submission only to bid box at Mbombela Civic Centre, 1 Nel Street, Mbombela; late, faxed, emailed or telegram bids rejected.
Mandatory returnables: completed bid document (available 17 Sep 2026), tax compliance status copy, certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, current municipal rates/taxes clearance for company and all active directors (or tribal authority proof of residence/lease with lessor's clearance), CSD full report (summary report not accepted), company registration certificate.
No compulsory briefing session.
Evaluation: 80/20 preference points (price 80, specific targeted goals 20) under PPPFA 2022 and municipal policy; no minimum qualifying score stated.
Eligibility: experienced service providers; CSD registration mandatory; tax compliance; B-BBEE evidence for preference points; municipal compliance required for all directors including JVs/consortiums.
Submission packaging: sealed envelope marked with bid number, full description, closing date and bidder name; one original with all supporting documents.
Fraudulent or forged documents may be reported to SAPS and result in up to 10-year restriction from public sector business.
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Date & Time
Friday, 25 September 2026 - 11:00
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Request for Quotation
1 Nel Street Mbombela Civic Centre - Sonheuwel - Mbombela - 1200
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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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
COM120 CATERING FOR 2026 EXAM PRAYER AT NORTHERN REGION - NKAMBENI - advert.pdf
The City of Mbombela invites experienced service providers to supply catering, sound system, audio-visual and transport services for the Office of the Chief Whip Outreach Programme (Class of 2026 Exam Prayer) at e-Nkambeni Community Hall within the city. The contract will be awarded under the 80/20 preferential procurement system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific targeted goals.
COM120 CATERING FOR 2026 EXAM PRAYER AT NORTHERN REGION - NKAMBENI.pdf
Appointment of a service provider to render catering, stage and sound system, audio-visual, and transport services for the Chief Whip's Outreach Programme (Class of 2026 Exam Prayer) at e-Nkambeni Community Hall, within the Northern Region of the City of Mbombela. The contract is a once-off event-based service, with the event date to be communicated to the successful bidder upon appointment.
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Appointment of a service provider for catering, sound system, audio-visual and transport services for the Office of the Chief Whip Outreach Programme (Class of 2026 Exam Prayer) at e-Nkambeni Community Hall in the Northern Region of the City of Mbombela
Important Dates
Source: COM120 CATERING FOR 2026 EXAM PRAYER AT NORTHERN REGION - NKAMBENI - advert.pdf (TENDER)Bid document available from: 17 September 2026
Closing date and time: 25 September 2026 at 11:00
Compulsory briefing: none
Contact Information
Source: COM120 CATERING FOR 2026 EXAM PRAYER AT NORTHERN REGION - NKAMBENI - advert.pdf (TENDER)SCM enquiries:
Technical enquiries:
Employer:
Submission address:
Mbombela Civic Centre
1 Nel Street
Mbombela
Submission Guidelines
Source: COM120 CATERING FOR 2026 EXAM PRAYER AT NORTHERN REGION - NKAMBENI - advert.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: physical delivery to bid box at Mbombela Civic Centre, 1 Nel Street, Mbombela
Closing: 25 September 2026 at 11:00
Packaging: sealed envelope marked with bid number, full description, closing date and bidder name
Copies: one original bid document with all supporting documents
Disqualification: late bids, bids by telegram, fax or email, unsigned or incomplete returnable documents, fraudulent or forged documents
Returnable documents:
Returnable Documents
Source: COM120 CATERING FOR 2026 EXAM PRAYER AT NORTHERN REGION - NKAMBENI - advert.pdf (TENDER)Completed bid document (available from 17 September 2026 on www.mbombela.gov.za and www.etenders.gov.za), copy of tax compliance status, certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, current municipal rates and taxes clearance or proof of residence or lease agreement with lessor's clearance (company and all active directors including JVs/consortiums), CSD full report, company registration certificate
Evaluation Criteria
Source: COM120 CATERING FOR 2026 EXAM PRAYER AT NORTHERN REGION - NKAMBENI - advert.pdf (TENDER)Preference point system: 80/20 (80 points for price, 20 points for specific targeted goals)
Governed by Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, and City's Preferential Procurement Policy
Minimum qualifying score: not stated
Technical Specifications
Source: COM120 CATERING FOR 2026 EXAM PRAYER AT NORTHERN REGION - NKAMBENI - advert.pdf (TENDER)Scope: catering, sound system, audio-visual and transport services
Event: Office of the Chief Whip Outreach Programme (Class of 2026 Exam Prayer)
Venue: e-Nkambeni Community Hall, Northern Region, City of Mbombela
Requirement: experienced service providers
Experience & Qualifications
Source: COM120 CATERING FOR 2026 EXAM PRAYER AT NORTHERN REGION - NKAMBENI - advert.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must be experienced service providers for catering, sound system, audio-visual and transport services
Financial Requirements
Source: COM120 CATERING FOR 2026 EXAM PRAYER AT NORTHERN REGION - NKAMBENI - advert.pdf (TENDER)Pricing format: not specified in advert
Bid security, bonds, guarantees, retention, payment terms: not specified in advert
Financial capacity thresholds: not specified in advert
Compliance Requirements
Source: COM120 CATERING FOR 2026 EXAM PRAYER AT NORTHERN REGION - NKAMBENI - advert.pdf (TENDER)CSD registration: full report required (summary report not accepted)
Tax compliance: valid tax compliance status copy required
B-BBEE: certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required to claim preference points
Municipal compliance: current municipal rates and taxes clearance from relevant local authority, or proof of residence from tribal authority, or lease agreement with lessor's up-to-date municipal rates and taxes clearance (for company and all active directors, including JVs and consortiums)
Company registration: copy of company registration certificate required
CIDB grading: not applicable (non-construction)
Professional registrations: not specified
Local content: not specified
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: COM120 CATERING FOR 2026 EXAM PRAYER AT NORTHERN REGION - NKAMBENI - advert.pdf (TENDER)B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required to claim 20 preference points under the 80/20 system; governed by PPPFA, Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022 and City's Preferential Procurement Policy
Special Conditions
Source: COM120 CATERING FOR 2026 EXAM PRAYER AT NORTHERN REGION - NKAMBENI - advert.pdf (TENDER)No compulsory briefing session; fraudulent documents or forged returnable documents may be reported to SAPS and result in restriction from doing business with public institutions for up to 10 years under sections 28 and 29 of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act
Section
Source: COM120 CATERING FOR 2026 EXAM PRAYER AT NORTHERN REGION - NKAMBENI - advert.pdf (TENDER)80/20 preference point system: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific targeted goals
Briefing Session
Source: COM120 CATERING FOR 2026 EXAM PRAYER AT NORTHERN REGION - NKAMBENI.pdf (TENDER)No briefing session shall be conducted for this tender.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: COM120 CATERING FOR 2026 EXAM PRAYER AT NORTHERN REGION - NKAMBENI.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation Method
Two-stage evaluation: functionality (stage 1) and preference points (stage 2). Bids must pass functionality to be considered.
Functionality
Description
Bidders will be evaluated on functionality based on company experience and key personnel. At least one certified appointment letter/purchase order with reference letter demonstrating catering experience for 100+ people is required. Certified copies of qualifications and ID documents for key personnel must be submitted.
Preference Points
Description
Preference points for B-BBEE status. Bidders must submit a sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) or a B-BBEE certificate to qualify. For trusts, consortiums, or JVs, a consolidated scorecard is required.
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Address
1 Nel Street Mbombela Civic Centre - Sonheuwel - Mbombela - 1200
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
23 Sept 2026
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