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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
MZIMVUBU DAM - SIQHUNGQWINI AREA - TSOLO - 5090
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
07 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-161447
The department of water and sanitation invites bids for the supply and delivery of 13 units of 60w solar security led flood lights for the mzimvubu water project in the eastern cape province. This tender is open to compliant suppliers meeting technical, tax, and b-bbee requirements.
Date & Time
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 - 11:00
Venue
null
Please forward qoutations to molapo joyce [email protected]
Categories
Request for Quotation
MZIMVUBU DAM - SIQHUNGQWINI AREA - TSOLO - 5090
07 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
15 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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BHM 03.pdf
The tender is for the supply and delivery of 13 units of 60-watt Solar Security LED Flood Lights for the Mzimvubu Water Project in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. The bid is managed by the Water and Sanitation Department, with a closing date of July 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM UTC. The tender follows the 80/20 Preferential Procurement Policy Framework, with 80 points allocated for price and 20 for specific goals (e.g., B-BBEE status, local ownership).
Median Estimate
R 1 800 000
Range
Based on CIDB grading. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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Important Dates
Source: BHM 03.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 15 July 2026. Closing time: 11:00 AM.
Contact Information
Source: BHM 03.pdf (RFQ)Bid submission and enquiries: Email to [email protected] (cc: [email protected], [email protected]). Bidding procedure enquiries: Joyce Molapo, Tel: 047 879 0930, Email: [email protected]. Technical enquiries: Mr Hennie Baloi, Tel: 060 980 5881, Email: [email protected]. End-user contact: Baloyi Hennie, Tel: 060 980 5881.
Submission Guidelines
Source: BHM 03.pdf (RFQ)Submit bids by the closing date and time (15 July 2026 @ 11:00 AM). Bids must be deposited in the bid box at the specified street address or submitted via email to [email protected], with copies to [email protected] and [email protected]. Use official bid forms (SBD4, SBD6.1, etc.) as provided—do not re-type. Late bids will not be accepted. Successful bidders must sign a written contract form (SBD7). Bids are subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, and Regulations 2022.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: BHM 03.pdf (RFQ)General
Preferential
B-BBEE Status
Points awarded for Level 1-2 (QSE/EME) – 3 points.
Local Ownership
Enterprise located in Eastern Cape Province – 2 points.
Demographic Ownership
Points for women (5), youth (5), disability (5) ownership.
Technical Specifications
Source: BHM 03.pdf (RFQ)Supply and delivery of 13 units of Solar Security LED Flood Lights (60 Watt) for the Mzimvubu Water Project in Eastern Cape Province. Specifications: Lamp Body: 60 Watt, dimensions 250x200x68mm. Battery: 3.2V 13500mAh LiFePO4, size 32650x3, power 6V 15W. Solar Panel: Polycrystalline, dimensions 350x350x18mm. Weatherproof rating: IP67.
Compliance Requirements
Source: BHM 03.pdf (RFQ)Tax Compliance: Bidders must submit a Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN (obtainable via SARS e-filing at www.sars.gov.za) or a printed TCS certificate. If no TCS PIN is available but the bidder is registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), provide the CSD number. For consortia/joint ventures, each party must submit a separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number. Bidders must comply with tax obligations. B-BBEE: Points allocated for B-BBEE status (Level 1-2 QSE/EME = 3 points). Additional preference points for Women Ownership (5), Disability Ownership (5), Youth Ownership (5), and Local Enterprise (Eastern Cape, 2). Foreign suppliers must complete a questionnaire if not registered in South Africa. State employees or entities with state-employed directors/members are disqualified.
Contractual Terms
Source: BHM 03.pdfSuccessful bidders must sign a written contract form (SBD7). Contracts are subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, and Regulations 2022, as well as General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any special conditions. Fraudulent claims for preference points or non-fulfillment of contract conditions may result in: disqualification from the tender process, recovery of costs/losses/damages, contract cancellation, restriction from public sector business for up to 10 years, or criminal prosecution. Bidders must certify that all information provided is true and correct.
Section
Source: BHM 03.pdfEvaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system (for tenders up to R50M). Points are allocated as follows: Price = 80 points, Specific Goals = 20 points. Specific goals include: Women Ownership (5 points), Disability Ownership (5 points), Youth Ownership (5 points), Location of Enterprise (Eastern Cape Province, 2 points), B-BBEE Status Level (Level 1-2 QSE/EME, 3 points). Failure to submit proof for specific goals means no points are claimed. The organ of state may require substantiation of claims at any time.
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)
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Act 85 of 1993
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Organization
Water and SanitationContact Person
JOYCE MOLAPO
Phone
033-239-1299
[email protected]
Address
MZIMVUBU DAM - SIQHUNGQWINI AREA - TSOLO - 5090
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
07 Jul 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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The DWS manages South Africa's water resources, infrastructure, and sanitation policy and services.
Key Personnel
SMME Status
Exempt Micro Enterprises (EME) or Qualifying Small Enterprises (QSE) may qualify for additional points.
Legal
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Act 46 of 2000
Relevant where professional engineering services or regulated engineering work may be required.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Data conflicts
None detected
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