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
Cnr Chris Wiid n Van Riebeeck - GROBLERSDAL - GROBLERSDAL - 0470
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
04 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-172793
Sekhukhune district municipality invites bids for the supply, delivery and installation of computer hardware, devices, peripherals and consumables for a fixed three-year term. The procurement uses an 80/20 preference point system with a three-stage evaluation: document completeness, functionality scoring (100 points, minimum 80 to advance), and price/specific-goals scoring. The single most consequential consideration for bidders is the 11:00 closing on 4 november 2026 for physical submission at the ab sikhosana fire station bid box, with NO submissions accepted at bareki mall.
Closing: 4 November 2026 at 11:00; submit physically at AB Sikhosana Fire Station bid box (next to Groblersdal WTW); Bareki Mall submissions rejected; bid validity 90 days.
Mandatory briefing: None stated — briefing session marked not compulsory with no date, venue or time provided.
Returnable forms: MBD1 (Invitation to Bid), MBD4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD6.1 (Preference Points Claim), MBD7.2 (Contract Form), MBD8 (Past SCM Practices), MBD9 (Independent Bid Determination), Schedule 1A, Schedule 1B, signed Form of Offer, and Municipal Services Account Verification Consent Form.
Compliance: CSD registration (summary report required), SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or Tax Clearance Certificate, VAT registration, certified copies of directors' IDs (not older than 3 months), and company registration documents; no bids from persons in the service of the state.
Evaluation: Three stages — Stage 1 document completeness, Stage 2 functionality (100 points, minimum 80 to proceed), Stage 3 80/20 price and specific-goals scoring; technical enquiries to Manager ICT Mr Mashaba (013 262 7300, [email protected]).
Functionality thresholds: Company experience (2–3+ years with reference letters = 40 points), key personnel with CompTIA A+ (BTech/BSc = 40 points), and bank rating (A–B = 20 points); minimum 80 of 100 points required.
Value-dependent requirements: Bids under R10 million need municipal rates proof (no arrears over 90 days) and services verification consent; bids over R10 million require audited financial statements for the past three years, no municipal commitments overdue over 30 days, and disclosure of state contracts and foreign sourcing.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 04 November 2026 - 11:00
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Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Cnr Chris Wiid n Van Riebeeck - GROBLERSDAL - GROBLERSDAL - 0470
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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)
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Appointment of Provider for the Supply and Deliver of Computer Hardware, Devices, Peripherals, and Computer Consumables for a Period of Three Years.pdf
Sekhukhune District Municipality seeks a single service provider for the supply and delivery of computer hardware, devices, peripherals and consumables over a three-year term. The contract covers desktops, laptops, servers, UPS units, firewalls, network switches, projectors, biometric security systems and a wide range of consumables, with pricing required for each of the three contract years.
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Closing date: 04 November 2026
Closing time: 11:00
Briefing session: Not compulsory (no date, venue, or time specified in document).
Site inspection: Not applicable.
Contact Information
Source: Appointment of Provider for the Supply and Deliver of Computer Hardware, Devices, Peripherals, and Computer Consumables for a Period of Three Years.pdf (TENDER)SCM / Bidding procedure enquiries:
Technical enquiries:
Submission address (bid box):
AB Sikhosana Fire Station offices
Sekhukhune District Municipality
Next to Groblersdal WTW
Groblersdal
Service delivery address:
All municipal offices, fire stations and depot offices around the Sekhukhune District Municipality region.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Appointment of Provider for the Supply and Deliver of Computer Hardware, Devices, Peripherals, and Computer Consumables for a Period of Three Years.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: Physical deposit in bid box at AB Sikhosana Fire Station offices (Groblersdal Fire Station), Sekhukhune District Municipality, next to Groblersdal WTW. Bid box open 24/7. Submissions at Bareki Mall offices will not be considered.
Bid validity: 90 days from closing date.
All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not re-typed).
Returnable documents — Administrative Requirements (must be submitted for evaluation):
Returnable documents — Mandatory Requirements (compulsory):
Additional requirements for bids below R10 million:
Additional requirements for bids exceeding R10 million:
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Appointment of Provider for the Supply and Deliver of Computer Hardware, Devices, Peripherals, and Computer Consumables for a Period of Three Years.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation method: Three-stage process under the 80/20 preference point system (PPPFA Regulations 2022).
Stage 1: Evaluation of returnable documents and completeness. Non-compliant bids eliminated.
Stage 2: Functionality evaluation — 100 points maximum, minimum qualifying score 80 points. Only bidders scoring ≥80 proceed to Stage 3.
Functionality criteria and weights:
Stage 3: Preferential points — 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals.
Specific goals (HDI) and points under 80/20 system:
Total specific goals = 20 points. Non-compliant bidder = 0 points.
Price points calculated per PPPFA formula: Ps = 80(1 – (Pt – Pmin)/Pmin).
Failure to submit proof for specific goals claims means points not claimed.
Technical enquiries: Manager ICT Mr. Mashaba TL, 013 262 7300, [email protected].
Technical Specifications
Source: Appointment of Provider for the Supply and Deliver of Computer Hardware, Devices, Peripherals, and Computer Consumables for a Period of Three Years.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Supply, delivery, and installation of computer hardware, devices, peripherals, and consumables for a period of 3 years (36 months) to Sekhukhune District Municipality.
End user: Corporate Services Department.
One service provider to be appointed.
Delivery requirement: Hardware peripherals to be delivered within seven working days of request.
Reporting and meetings:
Items to be procured (summary):
Installation required for: network switches, NAS backup system, UPS, firewall devices/software, plotter printer, biometric systems.
All installations at municipal offices, fire stations, depots across the region.
Financial Requirements
Source: Appointment of Provider for the Supply and Deliver of Computer Hardware, Devices, Peripherals, and Computer Consumables for a Period of Three Years.pdf (TENDER)Pricing format: Bill of Quantities with Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 columns; prices in Rand; VAT at 15% added to subtotal for grand total per year.
Bid security / guarantee: Not explicitly stated in document.
Payment terms: Within 30 days after receipt of invoice (per MBD 7.2 Part 2).
Financial capacity thresholds:
Tax compliance: Valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate or Tax Compliance Status PIN required; CSD registration mandatory.
No explicit turnover threshold stated.
B-BBEE: Specific goals points claimed via MBD 6.1; 20 points available under 80/20 system for HDI criteria.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Appointment of Provider for the Supply and Deliver of Computer Hardware, Devices, Peripherals, and Computer Consumables for a Period of Three Years.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory compliance:
Returnable forms (each must be completed, signed, submitted):
B-BBEE / Specific Goals: Points claimed via MBD 6.1; evidence required per PPPFA Regulations 2022. Thresholds: EME (≤R10m revenue) may use sworn affidavit; QSE (≤R50m) applicable certificate/affidavit; >R50m requires valid B-BBEE certificate. Specific goals: HDI (pre-1994 voting rights, woman ownership >50%, disability ownership >50%, HDI youth, locality within SDM) — total 20 points.
No CIDB grading required (not construction).
No local content percentage specified (MBD 6.2 not listed as returnable).
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Address
Cnr Chris Wiid n Van Riebeeck - GROBLERSDAL - GROBLERSDAL - 0470
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