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
03 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157956
The city of mbombela invites bids for the supply, delivery, and offloading of branded tourism promotional equipment (e.g., Gazebos, tablecloths, chairs, backdrops, business cards) to support local tourism products and establishments. This tender aligns with the municipality’s local economic development objectives and is open to compliant service providers.
Submit fully completed bid documents with all required supporting documents in a sealed envelope marked with the bid number, full project description, and closing date. Deliver to the tender box at Mbombela Civic Centre, 1 Nel Street, Mbombela, before 11:00 on 10 June 2026. Late submissions, telegrams, faxes, or emails will not be accepted. Bid documents are available for download from 3 June 2026 on www.mbombela.gov.za (Tenders and Notices) or www.etenders.gov.za at no charge. Forged or falsified documents will result in reporting to SAPS and potential 10-year business restrictions under the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act.
Supply, delivery, and offloading of branded tourism promotional equipment for the Tourism Products and Establishments Support Programme in the City of Mbombela. Equipment must meet the specifications outlined in the bid document.
Pricing must be submitted as part of the bid document. No additional financial requirements (e.g., bonds, guarantees) are specified beyond the mandatory supporting documents.
Mandatory supporting documents: Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin, certified copy of a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, current municipal rates and taxes statement (or proof of residence from a tribal authority, or lease agreement with lessor’s up-to-date municipal rates and taxes 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, and certified copies of directors' ID documents.
Point Allocation Breakdown
Closing date: 10 June 2026 at 11:00. No briefing session will be held.
Supply Chain Management: Christopher Nkambule – (013) 759 2358. Project Manager: Pumla Shongwe – (013) 759 9077. Employer: City Manager, Mr Wiseman Khumalo. Postal address: PO Box 45, Mbombela, 1200. Technical enquiries may be directed to the Project Manager.
Supply, delivery, and offloading of branded tourism promotional equipment for the Tourism Products and Establishments Support Programme in the City of Mbombela.
An 80/20 preference point system applies: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (e.g., B-BBEE or other objectives as per the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and Mbombela’s Preferential Procurement Policy).
Supply, delivery, and offloading of branded tourism promotional equipment for the Tourism Products and Establishments Support Programme in the City of Mbombela.
Submit bids in a sealed envelope to the tender box at Mbombela Civic Centre, 1 Nel Street, Mbombela, 1200, by 11:00 on 10 June 2026. Late, emailed, faxed, or telephoned bids are not accepted. Use only official bid forms (do not re-type). Required documents: valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number, certified company registration, certified copies of directors’ IDs, full CSD registration report (not older than 30 days), valid municipal rates/taxes statements (or tribal authority proof/lease agreements with lessor’s municipal compliance) for the business and all directors, certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs), and proof of authority to sign. All certified copies must be <3 months old. Mark envelope with bid number (COM65/2026), project description, and closing date. No briefing session will be held.
Evaluation will use the 80/20 preference point system under the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and Regulations (2022): 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (B-BBEE). Bids will be disqualified for: late submissions, missing/expired documents, forged certificates, non-compliance with B-BBEE/tax/municipal clearance, failure to sign documents, or use of unofficial forms. State employees or their relatives must declare conflicts of interest (MBD4). Open to all capable service providers, including foreign bidders (who must prove SA representation or tax compliance if applicable).
Supply, deliver, and offload branded tourism promotional equipment for Mbombela’s Tourism Products and Establishments Support Programme. Items and specifications: Branded Gazebos (6 units: 3m x 3m, aluminium cross frame 1.0-1.2mm thickness, 270-275 gsm UV-protected/waterproof fabric, full-colour company logo printing), Branded Table Tablecloths (6 units: 1.4m x 2.4m, full-colour hemmed printing with company name/logo), Foldable Tables (6 units: 1.8m x 0.75m, no branding specified), Branded Directors’ Chairs (6 units: double-sided backrest branding, full-colour company logo), Branded Backdrops (3 units: 3m x 2.25m, full-colour company name/logo), Business Cards (3000 units: full-colour front with company details, back with list of services). Delivery address: City of Mbombela, 1 Nel Street, Mbombela, 1200. Artwork and wording details will be provided to the successful bidder.
Firm prices only (no exchange-rate adjustments). Prices must be in ZAR, inclusive of VAT (15%), displayed as a separate lump sum in the tender summary. All taxes, duties, levies, and delivery costs must be included. Pricing schedule must reflect total bid price (excl. and incl. VAT) on MBD 1 (Form of Offer). Non-firm prices or mismatched totals will lead to disqualification. If multiple delivery points affect pricing, provide a separate schedule for each. Delivery basis: all costs included in bid price. Payment terms not specified.
Mandatory: Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD registration (with CSD number). Certified company registration (CIPC). Certified copies of directors’ IDs (<3 months old). Full CSD registration report (<30 days old; summary reports rejected). Valid municipal rates/taxes statements (or tribal authority proof/lease agreements with lessor’s compliance) for business and all directors. B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (EMEs/QSEs) to claim preference points. Joint ventures/consortia: formal agreement with profit/loss sharing percentages; lead partner must hold ≥51% shares; each party must submit separate compliance documents. No bids accepted from state employees or entities listed on the Register of Tender Defaulters. Municipal accounts in arrears (>90 days) disqualify the bid. All documents must be certified by a commissioner of oaths (police station, post office, lawyer, notary, etc.). Forged documents may result in disqualification, 10-year public sector restriction, or criminal prosecution.
Point Allocation Breakdown
100%
Closing date: 10 June 2026 at 11:00. Tender validity period: 30 days from closing date. No briefing session.
Bidding procedure enquiries: Christopher Nkambule, Supply Chain Management Unit, Tel: 013 759 2358, Email: [email protected]. Technical enquiries: Pumla Shongwe, Local Economic Development (Tourism Development), Tel: 013 759 9077, Email: [email protected]. Submission address: Tender Box, Mbombela Civic Centre, 1 Nel Street, Mbombela, 1200.
The City of Mbombela seeks to procure branded tourism promotional equipment to support local tourism products and establishments. The initiative aims to: enhance visibility and marketing capacity, improve participation in tourism events/exhibitions/community outreach, strengthen destination marketing, improve competitiveness of local enterprises, support tourism-related economic activity, and contribute to job creation and sustainable tourism growth within Mbombela.
Contract terms: Delivery must occur within 7 calendar days of contract award. Failure to deliver on time may result in termination. Contract is firm and fixed-price (ZAR). No cession/assignment without written consent from the City. The City reserves the right to cancel the tender at any stage. Successful bidder must sign MBD7 contract form. Penalties for fraudulent bids or non-compliance: disqualification, cost recovery, contract cancellation, 10-year restriction from public sector business, or criminal prosecution. All bids are subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and Regulations (2022), General Conditions of Contract (GCC), and any special conditions in the bid document.
See bid document for special conditions
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1 Nel Street Mbombela Civic Centre - Sonheuwel - Mbombela - 1200
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
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COM65-2026 SUPPLY OF BRANDED TOURISM PROMOTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE TOURI....pdf
The City of Mbombela invites bids for the supply, delivery, and offloading of branded tourism promotional equipment as part of its Tourism Products and Establishments Support Programme. The tender (Bid No: COM65/2026) closes on 10 June 2026 at 11:00, with documents available from 3 June 2026 on the municipality’s website and the National e-Tender Portal. The evaluation follows an 80/20 preference point system (price vs. specific goals).
COM65-2026 SUPPLY OF BRANDED TOURISM PROMOTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE TOURISM PRODUCTS AND ESTABLISHMENTS SUPPORT PROGRAMME.pdf
The Mbombela Local Municipality invites bids for the supply, delivery, and offloading of branded tourism promotional equipment (e.g., gazebos, tablecloths, chairs, backdrops, business cards) to support local tourism products and establishments. The bid closes on 10 June 2026 at 11:00 UTC, with an 80/20 preference point system (80 for price, 20 for B-BBEE goals). Documents must be submitted physically or downloaded from the municipality’s website or e-Tender Portal.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 10 June 2026 - 11:00
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03 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
10 Jun
2026
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Mbombela Local Municipality governs Nelspruit (Mbombela), the capital of Mpumalanga Province.
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Bid documents must be downloaded from www.mbombela.gov.za (Tenders and Notices) or www.etenders.gov.za from 3 June 2026. Documents are free of charge.
Supply Chain Management: Christopher Nkambule – (013) 759 2358. Project Manager: Pumla Shongwe – (013) 759 9077. Employer: City Manager, Mr Wiseman Khumalo.
Submission of forged or falsified documents will result in reporting to SAPS and potential restriction from conducting business with any public institution for up to 10 years under the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act.
An 80/20 preference point system applies: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (e.g., B-BBEE or other objectives as per the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and Mbombela’s Preferential Procurement Policy).
Supply Chain Management: Christopher Nkambule – (013) 759 2358. Project Manager: Pumla Shongwe – (013) 759 9077. Employer: City Manager, Mr Wiseman Khumalo.
Bidder requirements: Company profile (optional but recommended). For key personnel: certified copies of qualifications and IDs (<3 months old). Joint ventures/consortia: formal agreement with clear profit/loss sharing percentages; lead partner must hold ≥51% shares. Each party in a consortium/JV must submit separate compliance documents. Failure to meet these requirements results in immediate disqualification.
Pricing requirements: Submit a firm pricing schedule in ZAR, inclusive of VAT (15%) and all delivery costs. VAT must be shown as a separate lump sum. Total bid price (excl. and incl. VAT) must match MBD 1 (Form of Offer). Non-firm prices (e.g., subject to exchange rate fluctuations) are not accepted. If multiple delivery points affect pricing, provide a separate schedule for each. Delivery basis: all costs must be included in the bid price.
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Address
1 Nel Street Mbombela Civic Centre - Sonheuwel - Mbombela - 1200
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
03 Jun 2026
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Enhanced
Data conflicts
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