Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Kumkani Mhlontlo Municipality 96 General Mabindla Street - Qumbu - Qumbu - 5180
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
14 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-162319
Mhlontlo local municipality invites bids for the supply and delivery of paraffin for a one-year period (cluster 1) to multiple wards and villages. Bidders will be evaluated in two stages: functionality (minimum 70% score) followed by price (80 points) and specific goals (20 points) under the 80/20 preference system. The closing date is 25 august 2026 at 12:00 pm.
Date & Time
Tuesday, 25 August 2026 - 12:00
Venue
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Categories
Request for Quotation
Kumkani Mhlontlo Municipality 96 General Mabindla Street - Qumbu - Qumbu - 5180
14 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
25 Aug
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Paraffin Cluster 1 2026.doc
Tender BTO-PC1-KMHLM2026-27 issued by Kumnkani Mhlontlo Local Municipality for the supply and delivery of paraffin to multiple villages/wards (Cluster 1) over a one-year period, as and when required. The tender uses a two-stage evaluation process (functionality followed by price/preference) with an 80/20 preference point system, funded through the Equitable Share.
Median Estimate
R 171 254
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. 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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Description
Source: Paraffin Cluster 1 2026.docSupply and delivery of paraffin for a period of 1 year (Cluster 1) to specified wards and villages in Mhlontlo Local Municipality. The tender covers multiple locations, and bidders must provide pricing per litre including delivery, as well as the number of delivery rounds required.
Important Dates
Source: Paraffin Cluster 1 2026.doc (unknown)Closing date: 25/08/2026 at 12:00 PM. Tender advertised on 14/07/2026. E-Tender notice available from 14/07/2026 on www.mhlontlolm.gov.za.
Contact Information
Source: Paraffin Cluster 1 2026.doc (unknown)Technical enquiries: Ms N Dolo, Tel: +27(047) 553 7000, Email: [email protected]. SCM enquiries: Ms N Nongogo, Tel: +27(047) 553 7022, Email: [email protected]. Submission address: 96 LG Mabindla Street, Qumbu, 5180 or P.O. Box 31, Qumbu, 5180.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Paraffin Cluster 1 2026.doc (unknown)Submit bids in the official tender box at 96 LG Mabindla Street, Qumbu, 5180, or post to P.O. Box 31, Qumbu, 5180. Bids must be deposited by 25/08/2026 at 12:00 PM. Late, electronic, faxed, or emailed bids will not be accepted. Use official forms (do not re-type). Required returnable documents: CSD number, SARS PIN, company profile with references, certified B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited), proof of municipal rates or lease agreement, MBDs signed by company directors, JV agreement (if applicable), and all requirements per the returnable schedule. Failure to submit all supplementary information may disqualify the bid.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Paraffin Cluster 1 2026.doc (unknown)Bidders must: (1) Not be in service of the state (as defined in Regulation 1 of Local Government: Municipal Supply Chain Management Regulations); (2) Not be listed on National Treasury's Database of Restricted Suppliers; (3) Not be listed on Register for Tender Defaulters (Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act No. 12 of 2004); (4) Not have been convicted of fraud or corruption in the past five years; (5) Not have willfully neglected/reneged on government contracts in the past five years; (6) Not owe municipal rates/taxes in arrears for more than three months; (7) Not have had contracts terminated for non-performance in the past five years; (8) Submit all required MBD forms (MBD 1, 4, 6.1, 6.2, 8, 9); (9) Be registered on CSD; (10) Have valid SARS tax compliance; (11) Demonstrate capability for paraffin supply and delivery to rural areas with appropriate transport (bakkie/truck preferred); (12) Score minimum 70% on functionality assessment to be considered further.
Technical Specifications
Source: Paraffin Cluster 1 2026.doc (unknown)Supply and delivery of paraffin for a period of 1 year (Cluster 1) as and when required. Delivery to specified wards and villages including Lujecweni, Quthubeni, Mbinja, Jence, Majaba, Mpoza, Mnga, Mang'olweni and Faraday, Madumelwano, Luqolweni and Magqubeni, Ncitshane, Cheka, Zibungu, Kambi 20 A, Mnqandanto, Gqeyane, Ngcolosi No. 12, Jojweni, Nkwanca, Malongwe, Zingcuka, Qudu, Nomadolo, Manka, Mangezimeni, Qolombana, Mngceleni, Hlangani, Tsolo Village, Zimbileni, Mahlungulu, and Balasi. Quantity, number of delivery rounds, and price per litre (including delivery) to be specified per location.
Financial Requirements
Source: Paraffin Cluster 1 2026.doc (unknown)Funds are available from Equitable Share. Bidders must provide a business bank statement confirming availability of funds amounting to at least 30% of the quoted value. Pricing must be competitive and include delivery costs. Payment terms and guarantees are subject to Mhlontlo Local Municipality’s SCM policy.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Paraffin Cluster 1 2026.doc (unknown)CSD registration required. Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN. Certified B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited). Proof of municipal rates or lease agreement (not older than one month). All MBDs must be signed by company directors. Joint ventures must submit a consolidated valid B-BBEE certificate. Company profile and previous experience required. Bidders must not be in the service of the state. Compliance with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) is mandatory for handling personal information.
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.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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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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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
Mhlontlo Local MunicipalityContact Person
Ms N. Dolo
Phone
079-872-0903
[email protected]
Address
Kumkani Mhlontlo Municipality 96 General Mabindla Street - Qumbu - Qumbu - 5180
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
14 Jul 2026
AI status
Enhanced
This tender has strong source evidence, including source metadata and supporting tender information synced from the government tender portal.
Tenders SA is not the issuing authority. All tenders are automatically synced from the official government tender portal. Always confirm final submission details, closing dates, briefing sessions, eligibility requirements, and documents on the official government portal before applying.
Kumkani Mhlontlo Local Municipality is a local government in the OR Tambo District of the Eastern Cape.
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