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.
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
1 Nel Street Mbombela Civic Centre - Sonheuwel - Mbombela - 1200
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
02 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157905
The city of mbombela invites bids for the supply and delivery of smart scanner devices. This tender is open to compliant suppliers who meet strict documentation, financial, and b-bbee requirements, with delivery expected within 7 days of contract acceptance.
Submit a fully completed bid document with all required supporting documents in a sealed envelope. Clearly mark the envelope with the bid number, full project description, and closing date. Submit in the tender box at Mbombela Civic Centre, 1 Nel Street, Mbombela. Bids must be submitted before 11:00 on 9 June 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted. Bids received via telegram, facsimile, or email will not be considered.
An 80/20 preference point system applies: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (e.g., B-BBEE or other procurement policy objectives).
Mandatory documents: Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin; Certified copy of valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; Current municipal rates and taxes statement (or proof of residence from tribal authority, or lease agreement with lessor’s up-to-date municipal rates statement) for the business and all active directors, including joint venture/consortium members; Full Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report (summary reports not accepted); Certified copy of company registration certificate; Certified copies of directors' identification documents. Download bid documents from www.mbombela.gov.za or www.etenders.gov.za (free of charge).
Submit sealed bid in tender box at Mbombela Civic Centre, 1 Nel Street, Mbombela, 1200, marked with bid number, project description, and closing date. Required returnable documents: 1) Company registration certificate; 2) Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN; 3) Proof of company registration; 4) Certified copies of Business Director(s)’ ID documents; 5) Full CSD registration report (not older than 30 days, summary reports rejected); 6) Valid municipal rates and taxes statement for business premises (or proof of residence from tribal authority/lease agreement with lessor’s up-to-date municipal statement); 7) Municipal rates and taxes statements for all directors (or proof of residence/lease agreements); 8) Certified copies of qualifications and IDs for key personnel (not older than 3 months, no copies of certified copies). Ensure physical addresses on CSD match company registration. Non-compliance risks immediate disqualification.
Evaluation uses an 80/20 preference point system: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (B-BBEE). Functionality/quality may be assessed for complex projects, including track record, experience, human resources, financial capability, and relevant technology. Bidders must submit a Preference Points Claim Form to qualify for B-BBEE points. Failure to claim points will be interpreted as waiving them. Total maximum points: 100 (80 price + 20 specific goals).
See bid document for special conditions.
Categories
Request for Quotation
1 Nel Street Mbombela Civic Centre - Sonheuwel - Mbombela - 1200
These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
COM64-2026 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SMART SCANNER DEVICES FOR CITY OF MBOMBELA.pdf
Date & Time
Tuesday, 09 June 2026 - 11:00
Venue
null
02 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
09 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
R 117 299
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.
Learn how to submit a winning bid with these related articles
Everything South African general contractors need to know about how to write a winning tender proposal without an in-house bid team in gauteng — covering CSD, BBBEE, step-by-step processes, common disqualification mistakes, and how Tenders-SA.org helps you find and win relevant contracts in Gauteng.
Everything South African general contractors need to know about complete guide to csd and bbbee compliance for general sector suppliers in south africa (2026) — covering CSD, BBBEE, step-by-step processes, common disqualification mistakes, and how Tenders-SA.org helps you find and win relevant contracts in Gauteng.
Everything South African general contractors need to know about complete guide to csd & bbbee compliance for general sector tenders in south africa — covering CSD, BBBEE, step-by-step processes, common disqualification mistakes, and how Tenders-SA.org helps you find and win relevant contracts in Gauteng.
Everything South African general contractors need to know about complete guide to csd compliance for general sector suppliers in south africa (2026) — covering CSD, BBBEE, step-by-step processes, common disqualification mistakes, and how Tenders-SA.org helps you find and win relevant contracts in Gauteng.
💡 Want more tendering tips and strategies?
Explore Our BlogPoint Allocation Breakdown
Closing date: 9 June 2026 at 11:00. Bid documents available from 2 June 2026 on www.mbombela.gov.za (Tenders and Notices section) and www.etenders.gov.za. No briefing session will be held.
Technical enquiries: Mr Wiseman, Supply Chain Management, Mbombela Local Municipality. Submission address: Tender box at Mbombela Civic Centre, 1 Nel Street, Mbombela, or P.O. Box 45, Mbombela, 1200.
and closing date”, and submitted in the tender box
Procurement Policy. An 80/20 preference point system will apply, where 80 points are allocated for price and 20
points for specific goals.
Po Box 45; Mbombela; 1200
NB: The results of this bid will be published on the City’s official website in accordance with
Section 75(1)(g) of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and SCM Regulations,
Section 23(c).
include: a Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin, Certified copy of a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn
affidavit, current municipal rates and taxes statement from the relevant local authority, or proof of residence
from a tribal authority (where applicable), or a lease agreement accompanied by the lessor’s up-to-date
municipal rates and taxes statement for both the business and all active directors, including joint venture or
consortium members, full Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report (summary reports will not be
accepted), certified copy of company registration certificate and certified copies of the directors' identification
documents. The completed bid document and all supporting documents must be placed in a sealed envelope
clearly marked with “the bid number, full project description and closing date”, and submitted in the tender box
at Mbombela Civic Centre, 1 Nel Street, Mbombela.
Bids must be submitted before 11:00 on the closing date. Late submissions will not be accepted. Bids received
via telegram, facsimile, or email will not be considered. Bids received by telegram, fax or e-mail will not be
considered. Late bids shall not be accepted or considered.
Supply and delivery of smart scanner devices for City of Mbombela. Delivery required within 7 calendar days of contract acceptance. Failure to deliver on time may result in contract termination without liability to the City.
Firm prices only (non-firm prices rejected). Prices must be inclusive of VAT, with VAT shown as a separate lump sum in the tender summary. Total amount inclusive of VAT must be carried forward to the Form of Tender. Pricing schedule and technical specifications must be completed. No additional payment claims will be entertained. Municipal accounts in arrears for >90 days disqualify the bid. Joint ventures/consortia must submit separate required documents for each party.
Mandatory: 1) Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to qualify for preference points; 2) CSD registration (full report, not summary); 3) Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN; 4) Company registration certificate; 5) Municipal rates and taxes compliance for business and all directors (no arrears >90 days); 6) COIDA certificate (if applicable); 7) Certified documents (by commissioner of oaths, police, post office, lawyer, notary, accountant, or judiciary member); 8) Declaration of past SCM practices (MBD8); 9) Certificate of Independent Bid Determination; 10) No listing on National Treasury’s tender defaulters register or corruption convictions in past 5 years. Local content: 100% THD requirement.
Point Allocation Breakdown
100%
Closing date: 9 June 2026 at 11h00. No briefing session, site visit, or clarification deadline specified.
SCM/Technical enquiries: Mr Wiseman (Financial Management Services), Email: [email protected], Phone: 013 759 2358. Technical information: Promise Zwane (Assent Management), Email: [email protected], Phone: 013 759 9238. Submission address: Tender box at Mbombela Civic Centre, 1 Nel Street, Mbombela, 1200 (next to main entrance).
Supply and delivery of smart scanner devices for city of mbombela
All information submitted by prospective bidders will be used solely for tender evaluation
reserves the right to cancel the tender process at any stage should it be deemed necessary.
of bid contained in the bid document. Evaluation will be conducted on the basis of an 80/20
preference point system, where 80 points will be allocated for price and 20 points for specific
8. In bids where Consortia / Joint a) This will not be applicable to functionality and B- If the tendering entity / YES
An 80/20 preference point system will apply, where 80 points are allocated for price and 20 points for specific
preference point system, where 80 points will be allocated fo
and serves as a claim form for preference points for specific goals.
1.1 The following preference point systems are applicable to invitations to tender
the 80/20 system for requirements with a Rand value of up to R50 000 000 (all
the 90/10 system for requirements with a Rand value above R50 000 000 (all
a) The applicable preference point system for this tender is the 80/20 preference point
1.3 Points for this tender (even in the case of a tender for income-generating contracts)
(b) Specific Goals.
The maximum points for this tender are allocated as follows
Specific goals 20
Total points for Price and SPECIFIC GOALS 100
this tender to claim points for specific goals with the tender, will be interpreted to mean
that preference points for specific goals are not claimed.
preferences, in any manner required by the organ of state.
Preference Points Claim Form in terms of the
In order to qualify for preference points for b-bbee]
14. Functionality / Quality for evaluation a) Functionality test refers to evaluation of bidders on Has the bidder met the N/A
bidders has the capabilities to execute the contract functionality in order to
evaluation on price and limited to: track record and experience on similar
Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022 (Purchases)............................ 23 – 27
Contract Form – Rendering of services..................................................... 28 – 29
Declaration of Bidder’s Past Supply Chain Management Practices ......................30 – 31
Certificate of independent bid determination...........................................................32 – 34
Authority to sign a bid ..............................................................................35 – 36
Certificate of authority for joint ventures .......................................................37
The successful bidder shall be required to deliver the devices within one seven (7) calendar
days from the date of appointment and acceptance of the contract. Failure to deliver the
devices within the stipulated timeframe may result in the termination of the contract. In such
an event, the City shall not be liable for any costs, expenses, or losses incurred by the bidder
in preparation for or execution of the project.
of 37
exceeding 10 years (see section 28
of this Act).
11. Copy of Public Liability insurance. a) Public liability insurance may vary from one project If applicable, is the N/A
insurance from a
registered financial
institution?
12. Recent audited / independently a) Applicable to private companies that are not Has the bidder furnished N/A
reviewed financial statements for managed by its owners, if: MBD 5 as mandatory for
three consecutive years. all projects estimated to
NB: if a company provides any - It compiles its financial statement internally and be in excess of R10
financial statements in terms of its public interest score is less than 100. million?
section 29 of the Companies Act, - It has its financial statements compiled Has the bidder attached
such statements must comply with the relevant AFS as independently and its public interest score is
the provision of the Act. required by law and is it between 100 and 349.
aligned with his/her - the public interest score is 350 points or more,
declaration on MBD 5?
is required for an audit to be conducted.
4.3. Name of company/firm...............................................................................
4.4. Company registration number: .....................................................................
4.5. Type of company/ firm
Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium
One-person business/sole propriety
Close corporation
Public Company
Personal Liability Company
(Pty) Limited
Non-Profit Company
State Owned Company
[Tick applicable box]
4.6. I, the undersigned, who is duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm,
certify that the points claimed, based on the specific goals as advised in the tender,
qualifies the company/ firm for the preference(s) shown and I acknowledge that:
i) The information furnished is true and correct;
ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as
indicated in paragraph 1 of this form;
iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown
in paragraphs 1.4 and 4.2, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary
proof to the satisfaction of the organ of state that the claims are correct;
iv) If the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any
of the conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in
addition to any other remedy it may have –
(a) disqualify the person from the tendering process;
(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a
result of that person’s conduct;
(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered
as a result of having to make less favourable arrangements due
to such cancellation;
(d) recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and
directors, or only the shareholders and directors who acted on a
fraudulent basis, be restricted from obtaining business from any
organ of state for a period not exceeding 10 years, after the audi
alteram partem (hear the other side) rule has been applied; and
(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.
..............................................
Signature(s) of tenderer(s)
Surname and name: ................................................................
Date: ...............................................................
Address: ...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
Mbd 7.1
2022;
(ii) General Conditions of Contract; and
(iii) Other (specify)
3. I confirm that I have satisfied myself as to the correctness and validity of my bid; that the price(s)
and rate(s) quoted cover all the goods and/or works specified in the bidding documents; that
the price(s) and rate(s) cover all my obligations and I accept that any mistakes regarding price(s)
and rate(s) and calculations will be at my own risk.
Po Box 45; Mbombela; 1200
NB: The results of this bid will be published on the City’s official website in accordance with
Section 75(1)(g) of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and SCM Regulations,
Section 23(c).
of 37
considered:
the closing date. Summary reports will not be accepted.
4.2. Municipal rates and taxes requirements
the relevant local authority, or proof of residence from a recognised tribal authority
(where applicable), or a valid lease agreement accompanied by the lessor’s up-to-date
municipal rates and taxes statement for the business premises.
Database (CSD) correspond with those on the company registration certificate.
to both CSD and company registration details.
compliant and not in arrears.
4.3. Director(s) municipal compliance
director(s), including consortium or joint venture partners or proof of residence from a
recognised tribal authority (where applicable), or lease agreements accompanied by
up-to-date municipal rates and taxes statements.
rates and taxes are outstanding.
municipal rates and taxes obligations.
4.4. General note
certified copies of identity documents must be submitted with the bid.
documents will be recognised.
of 37
section 14 of the Companies Act registration document in
b) A Certificate issued by CIPRO in line with section 2 line with the applicable
of the Close Corporation Act legislation?
NB: The registration of Close Corporations (CCs) was
replaced by introduction of the New Companies Act which
came to effect in April 2011. CCs to be recognized as valid
registration certificate will be up to 2010.
2. Company Profile a) A Company Profile is a professional introduction of Has the bidder attached N/A
your Business that aims to inform Clients about its a company profile and its
purpose, vision, trustworthiness, products and experience is relevant to
services, and experience of your Company. It is add value on this
basically a “CV for your Business/Company” project?
3. Certification of documents to be a) The certification of documents must be done by a Has the bidder certified YES
submitted together with the tender commissioner of oath as prescribed in the Justices all documents to be
document. of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act 16 certified as per special
of 1963 and its Regulations. conditions of bid?
I.e. ID Copies of business owners, b) Acceptable certified copies are copies originally Check validity on the
qualifications, Licenses and certified from any police station, post office, date, check if the
certificates, accreditation by Lawyers or notary public (who are members of a commissioner of oaths
professional bodies, proof of recognised professional body), Actuaries or stamp is compliant as
ownership document, appointment accountants (who are members of a recognised per example copied from
letters, completion certificates, etc. professional body), Members of the judiciary, the Regulations.
inconsistent declaration
may lead to immediate
disqualification.
13. Recent annual financial statement a) Applicable to private companies with a public Has the bidders N/A
(AFS) for three consecutive years interest score of less than 100. furnished MBD 5 as
(unaudited AFS). b) If, with respect to a particular company, every mandatory?
NB: if a company provides any Has the bidder attached person who is a holder of, or has a beneficial
financial statements in terms of the relevant AFS as interest in, any securities issued by that company is
section 29 of the Companies Act, required by law in line also a director of the company, that company is
such statements must comply with with his/her declaration exempt from the requirements in this section to
the provision of the Act. on MBD 5?
have its annual financial statements audited or
independently reviewed.
NB: An independent review will suffice if the company has
opted to have its financial statement audited or is required
by its Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) to do so.
14. Functionality / Quality for evaluation a) Functionality test refers to evaluation of bidders on Has the bidder met the N/A
of complex projects various aspects of the contract to establish if the minimum threshold on
bidders has the capabilities to execute the contract functionality in order to
qualify for further or not. The various aspect may include but not
evaluation on price and limited to: track record and experience on similar
B-BBEE? projects, human resource and their individual
experience, financial capabilities, relevant
scored in line with the
technology, etc. evaluation criteria set on
NB: Functionality will not be compulsory for all projects but the tender document?
for complex projects. Functionality criteria will vary from All portfolio of evidence
one project to another. attached and certified as
stated on the bid
document?
15. The Compensation for Occupation a) The COIDA provides for compensation for If applicable, is the N/A
Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of disablement caused by occupational injuries or COIDA certification /
1993 (COIDA) diseases sustained or contracted by employees in letter of good standing
attached, valid and the course of their employment, or for death
reflects the nature of resulting from such injuries or diseases, hence
work in line with the bidders are expected to attach COIDA certificates
scope of works? in line with their specialize area aligned to the
type/nature of business.
Invitation to Bid.............................................................................. 3 – 5
Special Conditions........................................................................ .... 6 – 8
Checklist / Notes ............................................................................. 9 – 17
Specifications and pricing schedule .................................................... 18
Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices........................................................... 19
Declaration of interest......................................................................... 20 – 22
include: a Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin, Certified copy of a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit,
current municipal rates and taxes statement from the relevant local authority, or proof of residence from a tribal
authority (where applicable), or a lease agreement accompanied by the lessor’s up-to-date municipal rates and
taxes statement for both the business and all active directors, including joint venture or consortium members, full
Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report (summary reports will not be accepted), certified copy of
company registration certificate and certified copies of the directors' identification documents. The completed bid
document and all supporting documents must be placed in a sealed envelope clearly marked with “the bid number,
full project description and closing date”, and submitted in the tender box at Mbombela Civic Centre, 1 Nel Street,
by the bidder (including its business entity or directors) to any municipality or municipal entity
are in arrears for more than three (3) months. Failure to submit valid and up-to-date proof of
municipal rates and taxes will also render the bid non-responsive.
for additional payment in respect thereof will be entertained.
All prices and rates quoted shall be inclusive of Value-Added Tax (VAT). VAT shall be reflected
as a separate lump sum in the tender summary, and the total amount inclusive of VAT shall
be carried forward to the Form of Tender.
involved, each party must submit JV/Consortium, have the
separate required returnable parties involved attached
documents. all individual required
documents as per
special condition of bid?
9. Latest municipal rates and taxes a) If the business is operated and its director(s) are Has the bidder attached YES
certificates from relevant local residing within a municipal area, bidders are latest municipal rates
authority for the business and all expected to attach latest municipal rate and taxes and taxes from relevant
business directors certificates for the business and ALL its directors. local authority for the
OR b) If the business is operated and its director(s) are company / business and
residing within a tribal authority. Bidders are all company directors /
owners?
Lease agreement with the Lessor’s individual lease agreement with lessor’s latest authority or latest
latest municipal rates and taxes municipal rates and taxes for a facility is within a municipal rates and
certificates from relevant local Municipal boundary and if the business is renting taxes certificate?
authority. office / business facility, the bidders are required to Is the account not in
NB: All accounts owing any attach lease agreement for the business with areas for more than 90
municipality for more than 90 days lessor’s latest municipal rates and taxes for a days (3 months)?
will be disqualified as prescribed on facility within a municipal boundary. If the facility
the MSCM Regulations. leased is in a rural area, lease agreement will be
accompanied with the lessor’s proof of residential
from a tribal authority.
NB: Domicilium citandi at executandi: Domicilium citandi et
executandi is a Latin legal term meaning the address
nominated by a bidder in a legal contract where legal notices
may be sent.
ensure that all physical addresses reflected either on the
company registration document and CSD are not owing any
municipal rates and taxes for more than three months
including the Lessor’s municipal account in case of lease.
Mbd 3.1
Pricing schedule – firm prices
(Purchases)
Note: only firm prices will be accepted, non-firm prices (including
Prices subject to rates of exchange variations) will not be
agreement:
(i) Bidding documents, viz
4.4 Does the bidder or any of its directors owe any municipal rates and taxes or Yes No
municipal charges to the municipality / municipal entity, or to any other
municipality / municipal entity, that is in arrears for more than three months?
4.4.1 If so, furnish particulars:
Recommended Certifications
Having these can improve your winning chances: SABS Product Certification, NRCS Certification
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.
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
COM64-2026 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SMART SCANNER DEVICES FOR CITY OF MBOMBELA - Advert.pdf
To download these documents and access AI-powered analysis, visit the main tender page.
Organization
Mbombela Local MunicipalityContact Person
Promise Zwane
Phone
013-759-9067
[email protected]
Address
1 Nel Street Mbombela Civic Centre - Sonheuwel - Mbombela - 1200
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
2
Last checked
02 Jun 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.
Mbombela Local Municipality governs Nelspruit (Mbombela), the capital of Mpumalanga Province.
Key Personnel
Provinces Active
Industries
Data conflicts
None detected
Get deep intelligence on Supplies: General. Unlock full pricing strategies, bid frequency, and historical win rates.