Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
1 Nel Street Mbombela Civic Centre - Sonheuwel - Mbombela - 1200
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
15 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-170505
Mbombela local municipality seeks a service provider to supply catering, stage and sound system, audio-visual, and transport services for the chief whip's outreach programme (class of 2026 exam prayer) at oewersig community hall in the central region. Bids close 23 september 2026 at 11:00, with an 80/20 preference point system. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory submission of all required documents, including csd full report, tax clearance, b-bbee certificate, and municipal rates clearance, or the bid will be disqualified.
Closing date and time: 23 September 2026 at 11:00, delivered to the bid box at Mbombela Civic Centre, 1 Nel Street, Mbombela.
Mandatory documents: CSD full registration report (summary not accepted), certified B-BBEE certificate, tax compliance status, municipal rates and taxes clearance for company and all active directors (including JVs/consortia), and company registration certificate.
Bid documents available free from 16 September 2026 on www.mbombela.gov.za and www.etenders.gov.za; no briefing session will be held.
Envelope must be sealed and marked with bid number, full description, closing date, and bidder's name; late, faxed, or emailed bids will not be accepted.
Preference points: 80 for price and 20 for specific targeted goals under the 80/20 system; bidders must meet minimum qualifying score for functionality if applicable.
Fraudulent documents or SCM abuse may lead to reporting to SAPS and restriction from public business for up to 10 years.
Technical enquiries may be directed to the project manager (contact details in the bid document); results will be published on the council website per MFMA.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 23 September 2026 - 11:00
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Request for Quotation
1 Nel Street Mbombela Civic Centre - Sonheuwel - Mbombela - 1200
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Source: COM118 - 2026 CATERING SERVICES FOR THE CHIEF WHIP'S OUTREACH PROGRAMME AT CENTRAL REGION - Advert.pdf (TENDER)15 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
23 Sept
2026
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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.
COM118 - 2026 CATERING SERVICES FOR THE CHIEF WHIP'S OUTREACH PROGRAMME AT CENTRAL REGION - Doc.pdf
The City of Mbombela seeks a service provider to deliver catering, stage and sound system, audio-visual, and transport services for the Chief Whip's Outreach Programme (Class of 2026 Exam Prayer) at Oewersig Community Hall in the Central Region. The contract is a once-off event, with the date to be communicated upon appointment.
COM118 - 2026 CATERING SERVICES FOR THE CHIEF WHIP'S OUTREACH PROGRAMME AT CENTRAL REGION - Advert.pdf
Appointment of a service provider to render catering, stage and sound system, audio-visual and transport services for the Office of the Chief Whip Outreach Programme (Class of 2026 Exam Prayer) at Oewersig Community Hall within the City of Mbombela.
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Bid documents and supporting documents must be sealed in an envelope clearly marked with the bid number, full description, and closing date, and the bidder's name. Place the envelope in the bid box at Mbombela Civic Centre, 1 Nel Street, Mbombela, before 11:00 on the closing date. The bid document is available free of charge from 16 September 2026 on the City's website (www.mbombela.gov.za) and the National Treasury e-Tender Portal (www.etenders.gov.za).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: COM118 - 2026 CATERING SERVICES FOR THE CHIEF WHIP'S OUTREACH PROGRAMME AT CENTRAL REGION - Advert.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation will follow the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022, and the City's Preferential Procurement Policy. 80 points allocated for price and 20 points for specific targeted goals (as per the advert). Bidders must achieve a minimum qualifying score for functionality if applicable (not specified in the advert).
Briefing Session
Source: COM118 - 2026 CATERING SERVICES FOR THE CHIEF WHIP'S OUTREACH PROGRAMME AT CENTRAL REGION - Doc.pdf (TENDER)No briefing session will be conducted for this tender.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: COM118 - 2026 CATERING SERVICES FOR THE CHIEF WHIP'S OUTREACH PROGRAMME AT CENTRAL REGION - Doc.pdf (TENDER)Process
Tenders will be opened in public immediately after the advertised closing date. Bids will be evaluated in two stages: functionality (if applicable) and then price and preference points.
Functionality
Functionality will be evaluated for complex projects only. Criteria will vary per project. Bidders must provide portfolio of evidence for complex projects, certified as stated in the bid document. Functionality is not compulsory for all projects.
Price
Price is evaluated on the total bid price including VAT, as reflected on MBD1. Prices must be quoted excluding VAT, with VAT added as a lump sum.
Preference Points
B-BBEE preference points will be awarded based on the B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. EMEs located within the local area may receive additional points (5 points for EMEs in the local area).
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
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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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Act 54 of 1972
Relevant to food safety, catering, canteens, food handling and nutrition-programme procurement.
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Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
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Act 40 of 2000
Relevant where meat products, meat handling or abattoir certification may apply.
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1 Nel Street Mbombela Civic Centre - Sonheuwel - Mbombela - 1200
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Contract Award
The contract will be awarded to the bidder who complies with all requirements and scores highest in terms of price and preference points, subject to functionality (if applicable). The City is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender and reserves the right to cancel the tender.