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
13 Ficus Street Marble Hall - Marble Hall - Marble Hall - 0450
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
12 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-177967
Ephraim mogale local municipality requires a service provider to replace a mini substation at stand 644 in marble hall. The work involves electrical infrastructure replacement and requires a CIDB grading of 3ep or higher, proven past experience, and attendance at a compulsory briefing session. Bidders must achieve a minimum functionality score of 70 out of 100 to be considered for the 80/20 preference point evaluation.
Compulsory briefing session: 20 November 2026 at 11:00 at Marble Hall Town Hall; attendance is mandatory.
Closing date and time: 4 December 2026 at 12:00; bids must be deposited in the bid box at Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, 2 Ficus Street, Marble Hall, 0450, in a sealed envelope clearly marked with bid number EPMLM/8/3/550 and description.
CIDB grading: bidders must hold an estimated CIDB grading of 3EP or higher.
Functionality evaluation: minimum qualifying score of 70 out of 100, based on Company Experience (40), Specific Personnel Knowledge (30), List of plants (10), and Financial Capacity (20).
Non-refundable bid document fee: R1 290.00, payable to obtain documents from the cashier's office; documents also available for free download from www.etenders.gov.za.
Mandatory compliance: CSD registration, valid SARS tax clearance, and signed SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 8, and SBD 9 forms.
Bids must remain valid for 90 days after closing; late, unsealed, or improperly marked bids will be disqualified.
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Date & Time
Friday, 04 December 2026 - 12:00
Venue
Marble Hall Town Hall
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
13 Ficus Street Marble Hall - Marble Hall - Marble Hall - 0450
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Description
Source: Invitation to bid - Various Projects- 11 Nov 2026.pdf12 Nov
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
04 Dec
2026
Closing Date
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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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
Invitation to bid - Various Projects- 11 Nov 2026.pdf
Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality invites bids for the appointment of a service provider for the replacement of a mini substation on Stand 644, Marble Hall. The project requires a CIDB grading of 3EP or higher and proven past experience, with a compulsory briefing session scheduled for 20 November 2026.
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Organization
Ephraim Mogale Local MunicipalityDiscover Ephraim Mogale tenders with AI Discovery, rural‑infrastructure compliance, and intelligence for Marble Hall and Sekhukhune.
Contact
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R 1 800 000
Range
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Appointment of a service provider for replacement of mini substation at Stand 644, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality. Compulsory briefing session required.
Important Dates
Source: Invitation to bid - Various Projects- 11 Nov 2026.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 4 December 2026 at 12:00
Compulsory briefing session: 20 November 2026 at 11:00
Venue: Marble Hall Town Hall
Bid documents available from 16 November 2026 (cashier's office, weekdays 08:00–15:30) or free download from www.etenders.gov.za
Contact Information
Source: Invitation to bid - Various Projects- 11 Nov 2026.pdf (TENDER)Technical enquiries:
Administrative queries (SCM Unit):
Submission address:
Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality
2 Ficus Street
Marble Hall, 0450
Submission Guidelines
Source: Invitation to bid - Various Projects- 11 Nov 2026.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: sealed envelope deposited in the bid box at Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, 2 Ficus Street, Marble Hall, 0450.
Returnable forms (complete and sign all):
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Invitation to bid - Various Projects- 11 Nov 2026.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation stages:
Functionality criteria for EPMLM/8/3/550:
Total = 100 points
Technical Specifications
Source: Invitation to bid - Various Projects- 11 Nov 2026.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Replacement of mini substation at Stand 644.
Methodology
Source: Invitation to bid - Various Projects- 11 Nov 2026.pdfBid documents available from 16 November 2026 at cashier's office (weekdays 08:00–15:30) for non-refundable fee, or free download from www.etenders.gov.za. Bidders must submit a complete, properly bound bid. No specific methodology requirements stated beyond functionality criteria.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: Invitation to bid - Various Projects- 11 Nov 2026.pdfRequired: proven past experience in replacement of mini substations. Specific personnel knowledge is a functionality criterion (30 points). No minimum years of experience stated.
Financial Requirements
Source: Invitation to bid - Various Projects- 11 Nov 2026.pdf (TENDER)Non-refundable bid document fee: R1 290.00
Compliance Requirements
Source: Invitation to bid - Various Projects- 11 Nov 2026.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory requirements:
Section
Source: Invitation to bid - Various Projects- 11 Nov 2026.pdfFunctionality evaluation with minimum qualifying score of 70/100. Criteria: Company Experience (40), Specific Personnel Knowledge (30), List of plants (10), Financial Capacity (20). Then 80/20 preference points (price/specific goals).
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Act 5 of 2000
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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
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Act 46 of 2000
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Address
13 Ficus Street Marble Hall - Marble Hall - Marble Hall - 0450
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Last checked
13 Nov 2026
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