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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
8 Van Niekerk Street - Sonheuwel Central - Mbombela - 1201
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
03 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-161171
Ehlanzeni district municipality invites bids for the siting, drilling, equipping, and commissioning of two new solar boreholes in bushbuckridge local municipality, mpumalanga. This tender is for experienced contractors with CIDB grading 3me or higher, evaluated using the 80/20 preference points system with a minimum functionality threshold of 70 points.
Date & Time
Monday, 20 July 2026 - 12:00
Venue
Ehlanzeni District Municipality Office Complex, DMC, 8 Van Niekerk Street, Sonheuwel Central, Mbombe
As per the tender document.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
8 Van Niekerk Street - Sonheuwel Central - Mbombela - 1201
03 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
20 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Tender EDM 01-2026-27 SITING DRILLING AND EQUIPMENT OF TWO NEW SOLAR BOREHOLES IN BUSHBUCKRIDGE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.pdf
Ehlanzeni District Municipality invites tenders for the siting, drilling and equipping of two new solar boreholes in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality. The tender requires a CIDB grading of 3ME or higher, submission of mandatory documents (CSD, SARS PIN, CIPC, IDs, municipal accounts, CIDB proof, COIDA letter, etc.), and will be evaluated using an 80/20 preference points system (80 for price, 20 for specific goals) with a minimum functionality score of 70/100 required to proceed. The closing date is 20 July 2026 at 12H00, with a compulsory briefing session on 13 July 2026.
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Important Dates
Source: Tender EDM 01-2026-27 SITING DRILLING AND EQUIPMENT OF TWO NEW SOLAR BOREHOLES IN BUSHBUCKRIDGE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.pdf (TENDER)Tender documents available from 06 July 2026. Compulsory briefing session: 13 July 2026 at 10h00, Ehlanzeni District Municipality Offices, DMC, 8 Van Niekerk Street, Sonheuwel Central, Mbombela 1201. Closing date: 20 July 2026 at 12h00.
Contact Information
Source: Tender EDM 01-2026-27 SITING DRILLING AND EQUIPMENT OF TWO NEW SOLAR BOREHOLES IN BUSHBUCKRIDGE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.pdf (TENDER)Administration: Mr. SP Khumalo, phone: 013 759 8573, email: [email protected]. Technical Services: Mr. T Botha, phone: 013 759 8690, email: [email protected]. Employer: Acting Municipal Manager Ms. S S Madlopha, Ehlanzeni District Municipality, P.O. Box 3333, Mbombela, 1200.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Tender EDM 01-2026-27 SITING DRILLING AND EQUIPMENT OF TWO NEW SOLAR BOREHOLES IN BUSHBUCKRIDGE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.pdf (TENDER)Submit completed bid and all returnable documents only in PDF format via the Document Sharing and Collaboration Platform: http://edmservices.ehlanzeni.gov.za. Deadline: 20 July 2026 at 12h00. No submissions via telegram, fax, or post will be accepted. Late submissions are disqualified. Ensure all certified copies of documents are not older than three months. Fraudulent activities, including forgery, may result in criminal charges and a 10-year ban from public sector contracts under the Prevention of Fraud and Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Tender EDM 01-2026-27 SITING DRILLING AND EQUIPMENT OF TWO NEW SOLAR BOREHOLES IN BUSHBUCKRIDGE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.pdf (TENDER)Eligible tenderers must: be registered with the CIDB at a grading of 3ME or higher (or be capable of being registered prior to evaluation); be registered on the CSD and in good standing with SARS; not be employed by the state; not appear on the Register of Tender Defaulters (Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act); have not abused the Employer’s Supply Chain Management System or failed to perform on previous contracts; have completed the Compulsory Declaration with no conflicts of interest; be registered and in good standing with the Compensation Fund or a licensed compensation insurer; and achieve a minimum functionality score of 70 out of 100 based on key personnel, experience, credit rating, and plant and equipment.
Technical Specifications
Source: Tender EDM 01-2026-27 SITING DRILLING AND EQUIPMENT OF TWO NEW SOLAR BOREHOLES IN BUSHBUCKRIDGE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Siting, drilling, equipping, and commissioning of two new solar boreholes in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality. Required CIDB grading: 3ME or higher. Key personnel must include a Contracts Manager, Qualified Electrician, and Safety Officer. Joint ventures are eligible if all members are CIDB-registered or the combined grading meets 3ME or higher. Work must comply with SANS 10845-3 Construction Procurement standards.
Financial Requirements
Source: Tender EDM 01-2026-27 SITING DRILLING AND EQUIPMENT OF TWO NEW SOLAR BOREHOLES IN BUSHBUCKRIDGE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.pdf (TENDER)Form of offer must be firm, VAT and other tax inclusive, and valid for at least 90 days from closing date. Pricing must be in Rand, fixed for the contract duration, and include all duties/levies (except VAT, which must be shown separately). Balanced unit rates required for rate-only items. No payment terms or bonds explicitly stated in the document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Tender EDM 01-2026-27 SITING DRILLING AND EQUIPMENT OF TWO NEW SOLAR BOREHOLES IN BUSHBUCKRIDGE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory: CSD registration with a report not older than 3 months; Valid SARS PIN certificate; Certified CIPC company registration and shareholder certificates; Certified IDs of all directors; Verifiable municipal accounts or lease/address confirmation (not older than 3 months) for tenderer and directors; CIDB 3ME or higher grading; Valid COIDA registration letter; Joint venture agreements (if applicable). B-BBEE: Level 1 certificate or EME/SME sworn affidavit/CIPC certificate for turnover and black ownership. Preference points for HDI, EMEs in Ehlanzeni, and B-BBEE Level 1. No tender defaulters or state employees allowed.
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Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 01 of 2026-27.pdf
Ehlanzeni District Municipality invites tenders for the siting, drilling, and equipment of two new solar boreholes in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality. The tender requires contractors with CIDB grading 3ME or higher, experienced in solar borehole projects. Evaluation uses an 80/20 preference points system, with mandatory compliance documents and a compulsory briefing session.
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Organization
Ehlanzeni District MunicipalityContact Person
SP Khumalo
Phone
013-759-8500
[email protected]
Address
8 Van Niekerk Street - Sonheuwel Central - Mbombela - 1201
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
2
Last checked
03 Jul 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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Description
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 01 of 2026-27.pdfTender for siting, drilling, equipping, and commissioning two new solar boreholes in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality under Ehlanzeni District Municipality.
Important Dates
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 01 of 2026-27.pdf (TENDER)Tender documents available from 06 July 2026 on NEPTUNE (http://edmservices.ehlanzeni.gov.za) and National Treasury Portal. Compulsory briefing session: 13 July 2026, 10h00 at Ehlanzeni District Municipality Offices, DMC, 8 Van Niekerk Street, Sonheuwel Central, Mbombela. Submission deadline: 20 July 2026, 12h00.
Briefing Session
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 01 of 2026-27.pdf (TENDER)Compulsory briefing session: 13 July 2026, 10h00 at Ehlanzeni District Municipality Offices, DMC, 8 Van Niekerk Street, Sonheuwel Central, Mbombela. Tender documents available from 06 July 2026 on NEPTUNE (http://edmservices.ehlanzeni.gov.za) and National Treasury Portal. Further download/upload instructions will be provided during the briefing.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 01 of 2026-27.pdf (TENDER)Submit completed bid and all returnable documents in PDF format only via the Document Sharing and Collaboration Platform (NEPTUNE): http://edmservices.ehlanzeni.gov.za. Deadline: 20 July 2026, 12h00. No submissions via telegram, fax, or post will be accepted. Late submissions are disqualified. All certified copies must be no older than three months. Fraudulent activities (e.g., forgery of documents) may result in criminal reporting and a 10-year restriction from public sector business under the Prevention of Fraud and Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004.
Returnable Documents
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 01 of 2026-27.pdf (TENDER)Submit completed bid and all returnable documents in PDF format via NEPTUNE (http://edmservices.ehlanzeni.gov.za) by 20 July 2026, 12h00.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 01 of 2026-27.pdf (TENDER)Only bidders registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) are eligible. Persons in service of the state are excluded. Tenderers must meet all mandatory document requirements. Evaluation includes functionality (minimum 70 points) and preference points for historically disadvantaged groups (e.g., 100% black-owned, >30% women/youth/disabled/military veteran ownership, EMEs within jurisdiction, B-BBEE Level 1).
Technical Specifications
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 01 of 2026-27.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Siting, drilling, equipping, and commissioning of two new solar boreholes in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality. Bidders must have proven capability and experience in this field.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 01 of 2026-27.pdfBidders must have proven capability and experience in siting, drilling, equipping, and commissioning solar boreholes. CIDB grading of 3ME or higher is mandatory.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 01 of 2026-27.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory documents: CSD registration (report <3 months), valid SARS PIN certificate, CIPC company registration documents (certified copies), certified copies of IDs for all directors, verifiable municipal accounts (<3 months) or lease agreements/confirmation of residence for tenderer and directors, CIDB grading 3ME or higher, valid COIDA registration letter from Department of Employment and Labour. Joint ventures/consortia must submit a signed agreement. All documents must be certified and <3 months old. Bidders in state service are disqualified.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 01 of 2026-27.pdf (TENDER)Preference points for B-BBEE: 5 points for 100% black-owned enterprises; 2 points each for >30% woman, youth, disability, or military veteran ownership; 2 points for EMEs located in Ehlanzeni District Municipality (CSD address must match proof of residence); 5 points for B-BBEE Level 1 contribution. Supporting documents: CSD report (<3 months), medical certificate (disability), BBBEE certificate, sworn affidavit (EME/SME), or CIPC certificate confirming turnover and black ownership.
Contractual Terms
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 01 of 2026-27.pdfOffer must be firm, VAT-inclusive, and valid for 90 days from closing date. No tenders accepted from state employees. Valid SARS PIN, CIPC documents, director IDs, municipal accounts/lease agreements (<3 months), CIDB 3ME+, and COIDA registration required. Joint ventures must submit signed agreements. All certified copies must be <3 months old. Fraudulent activities may lead to SAPS reporting and 10-year public sector restriction.
Special Conditions
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 01 of 2026-27.pdfEhlanzeni District Municipality reserves the right to appoint for the whole or part of the tender or to cancel the tender.
Requirements
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 01 of 2026-27.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory responsiveness requirements: CSD registration (report <3 months), valid SARS PIN, CIPC documents, director IDs, municipal accounts/lease agreements, CIDB 3ME+, COIDA registration. Joint ventures must submit signed agreements. All documents must be certified and <3 months old.
Section
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 01 of 2026-27.pdfMinimum 70/100 points required to qualify for further evaluation under the 80/20 Preference Points System.
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