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 Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Crn. Joubert and Oosthuise street - Ermelo - Ermelo - 2350
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
09 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-173554
Gert sibande district municipality is appointing a panel of service providers for the supply and delivery of cleaning materials, as and when required, over a 36-month period. The panel will supply a wide range of items from toilet paper and industrial mops to disinfectants, gloves, and hand sanitisers, with additional items quoted within the panel as needs arise. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session, meet a functionality threshold of 100 points out of 1300, and be registered on the central supplier database. The most consequential consideration is that failure to submit all compulsory returnable documents will lead to disqualification.
Compulsory briefing: Attend on 23 October 2026 at 11:00 at Gert Sibande District Municipality, Level 2 Auditorium boardroom.
Closing: Submit sealed bid to the tender box at Main Reception, Gert Sibande District Municipality, Corner of Joubert and Oosthuise Streets, Ermelo, 2351, before 12:00 on 09 November 2026.
Functionality threshold: Score at least 100 points out of 1300 on functionality to qualify for price and preference evaluation.
Functionality criteria: Provide traceable experience (appointment letters or purchase orders) for similar supply and delivery projects within the past 2 to 5 years; 1 year or no reference scores 0 points.
Product compliance: Submit confirmation from supplier or manufacturer that chemicals/materials meet SABS/SANS standards, with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and GHS label specimen showing ingredients.
Mandatory registrations: Be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and submit a valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN or CSD number.
Returnable documents: Complete and submit all compulsory forms (MBD 1, Forms A–M as applicable, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, and company registration documents); incomplete submissions will be disqualified.
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Date & Time
Monday, 09 November 2026 - 12:00
Venue
GSDM MAIN BUILDING Level 2 Auditorium boardroom
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
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Crn. Joubert and Oosthuise street - Ermelo - Ermelo - 2350
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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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GSDM38-2026 APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF CLEANING MATERIAL FOR GSDM.pdf
Gert Sibande District Municipality seeks to appoint a panel of service providers for the supply and delivery of cleaning materials on an as-and-when-required basis for 36 months. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session and meet functionality thresholds before price and preference evaluation under the 80/20 PPPFA system.
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Compulsory briefing session: 23 October 2026 at 11:00, Gert Sibande District Municipality, Level 2 Auditorium boardroom.
Closing date and time: 09 November 2026 at 12:00.
Tender documents obtainable from 09 October 2026 during working hours (07:30–16:30 Mon–Thu, 07:30–13:30 Fri) or free from the e-Tender website.
Bids valid for 90 days after closing date.
Contact Information
Source: GSDM38-2026 APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF CLEANING MATERIAL FOR GSDM.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: GSDM38-2026 APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF CLEANING MATERIAL FOR GSDM.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, before 12:00 on 09 November 2026.
Envelope must be marked: "THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER, GERT SIBANDE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY, GSDM 38/2026, APPOINTMENT OF PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF CLEANING MATERIAL FOR GSDM AS AN WHEN IT IS REQUIRED FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS." and include the tenderer's name.
Bids will be opened in public.
Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, e-mail and late bids will not be accepted.
Bidders may not submit more than one conforming bid.
Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not re-typed).
All pages of the proposal document must be initialled and the Bidder Particulars page signed in full.
The bid must be signed by an authorised agent.
Returnable documents (all compulsory unless noted):
Attach company registration documents: CK1/CK2 for close corporations, Certificate of Incorporation and shareholder register for companies, Joint Venture Agreement if applicable, certified ID copies for directors/partners/sole traders.
B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) is compulsory.
Failure to complete all requirements, including compulsory returnables, will lead to disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: GSDM38-2026 APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF CLEANING MATERIAL FOR GSDM.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation follows the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022, with the 80/20 point system: 80 points for price and 20 points for GSDM specific goals.
Functionality evaluation applies. Bidders must score at least 100 points out of a total of 1300 points on functionality to qualify for further evaluation.
Functionality criteria:
The municipality is not obliged to accept the lowest price; the bidder scoring the highest number of points will be considered.
The municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment.
Technical Specifications
Source: GSDM38-2026 APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF CLEANING MATERIAL FOR GSDM.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Appointment of a panel of service providers for the supply and delivery of cleaning material to Gert Sibande District Municipality, as and when required, for a period of 36 months.
The panel will be requested to quote for cleaning materials not on the specification list as needs arise.
Indicative list of cleaning materials includes:
Financial Requirements
Source: GSDM38-2026 APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF CLEANING MATERIAL FOR GSDM.pdf (TENDER)Bid price must be firm for 90 days after closing date and not linked to any exchange rate.
Payment will be made within 30 days after receipt of invoices.
Council reserves the right to alter quantities based on supplied rates.
No bid security or guarantee is specified.
Compliance Requirements
Source: GSDM38-2026 APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF CLEANING MATERIAL FOR GSDM.pdf (TENDER)CSD registration: All bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Tax compliance: Bidders must submit a valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN (TCS PIN) or CSD number. Foreign suppliers must complete the pre-award questionnaire in Part B:3.
Municipal clearance: Bidders must provide clearance from the municipality where they are based, confirming no arrears on municipal services accounts.
State service: No bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state.
B-BBEE: A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs) must be submitted to qualify for preference points.
Company registration: Attach CK1/CK2 for close corporations, Certificate of Incorporation for companies, Joint Venture Agreement if applicable, and certified ID copies for directors/partners/sole traders.
Section
Source: GSDM38-2026 APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF CLEANING MATERIAL FOR GSDM.pdfFunctionality evaluation applies. Bidders must score at least 100 points out of 1300 total to qualify for further evaluation. Criteria: Company Experience & Track Record (provide traceable experience, signed by accounting authority appointment letters or purchase orders for similar projects within past 2–5 years; 1 year = 0 points, no reference = 0 points) and Product Quality & Compliance (confirmation letter from supplier/manufacturer that chemicals/materials meet SABS/SANS standards, MSDS and GHS labels; maximum 50 points).
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Act 3 of 2000
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These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 54 of 1972
Relevant to food safety, catering, canteens, food handling and nutrition-programme procurement.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve cleaning, hygiene, pest control, sanitation, or facilities services.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve guarding, access control, CCTV, surveillance, or private security services. Relevant because this tender appears to involve cleaning, hygiene, pest control, sanitation, or facilities services.
Act 56 of 2001
Relevant where security providers, guards, access control or private security services are required.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve guarding, access control, CCTV, surveillance, or private security services.
Address
Crn. Joubert and Oosthuise street - Ermelo - Ermelo - 2350
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