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.
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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-161174
Ehlanzeni district municipality invites bids for the siting, drilling, equipping, and commissioning of two new solar-powered boreholes in mbombela. This tender is for contractors with proven experience in solar borehole projects and a CIDB grading of 3me or higher. The evaluation follows an 80/20 preference points system, with a compulsory briefing session on 13 july 2026.
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 02-2026-27 SITING DRILLING AND EQUIPMENT OF TWO NEW SOLAR BOREHOLES IN THE CITY OF MBOMBELA.pdf
Ehlanzeni District Municipality invites bids for the siting, drilling, equipping, and commissioning of two new solar boreholes in Mbombela. The tender is open to contractors with a CIDB grading of 3ME or higher and follows an 80/20 Preference Points System, with 80 points for price and 20 for B-BBEE and other specific goals. Mandatory documents include CSD registration, CIDB grading proof, SARS PIN certificate, CIPC registration, and valid COIDA registration. Submissions must be in PDF format via the specified portal by 20 July 2026, 12:00 GMT+0000. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 13 July 2026.
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Important Dates
Source: Tender EDM 02-2026-27 SITING DRILLING AND EQUIPMENT OF TWO NEW SOLAR BOREHOLES IN THE CITY OF MBOMBELA.pdf (TENDER)Key dates:
Bidder guidance:
Contact Information
Source: Tender EDM 02-2026-27 SITING DRILLING AND EQUIPMENT OF TWO NEW SOLAR BOREHOLES IN THE CITY OF MBOMBELA.pdf (TENDER)Administrative queries:
Technical queries:
Employer address:
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER: Ms S S Madlopha
Bidder guidance:
Submission Guidelines
Source: Tender EDM 02-2026-27 SITING DRILLING AND EQUIPMENT OF TWO NEW SOLAR BOREHOLES IN THE CITY OF MBOMBELA.pdf (TENDER)Submission requirements:
Returnable documents (mandatory):
Bidder guidance:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Tender EDM 02-2026-27 SITING DRILLING AND EQUIPMENT OF TWO NEW SOLAR BOREHOLES IN THE CITY OF MBOMBELA.pdf (TENDER)General
CIDB
B-BBEE
Technical Specifications
Source: Tender EDM 02-2026-27 SITING DRILLING AND EQUIPMENT OF TWO NEW SOLAR BOREHOLES IN THE CITY OF MBOMBELA.pdf (TENDER)Scope of work:
Minimum requirements:
KEY PERSONNEL (required for functionality scoring):
FUNCTIONALITY CRITERIA (100 points total):
CIDB grading margins:
Joint ventures:
Bidder guidance:
Financial Requirements
Source: Tender EDM 02-2026-27 SITING DRILLING AND EQUIPMENT OF TWO NEW SOLAR BOREHOLES IN THE CITY OF MBOMBELA.pdf (TENDER)Pricing requirements:
Tender validity:
Withdrawal consequences:
Bidder guidance:
Compliance Requirements
Source: Tender EDM 02-2026-27 SITING DRILLING AND EQUIPMENT OF TWO NEW SOLAR BOREHOLES IN THE CITY OF MBOMBELA.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory registrations and documents:
Black-owned requirements:
B-bbee:
Local content:
Disqualification conditions:
Bidder guidance:
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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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 02 of 2026-27..pdf
Ehlanzeni District Municipality invites tenders for the siting, drilling, and equipping of two new solar-powered boreholes in Mbombela. The project requires specialized contractors with CIDB 3ME or higher grading. Evaluation follows an 80/20 preference points system, with mandatory compliance checks 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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Key Personnel
Functionality
Important Dates
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 02 of 2026-27..pdf (TENDER)Briefing Session
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 02 of 2026-27..pdf (TENDER)Contact Information
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 02 of 2026-27..pdf (TENDER)Submission Guidelines
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 02 of 2026-27..pdf (TENDER)Evaluation Criteria
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 02 of 2026-27..pdf (TENDER)Bidders must be registered on CSD; not be in service of the state; provide all mandatory documents; meet CIDB 3ME or higher grading; and achieve ≥70 points in functionality assessment. Preference points allocated for: 100% black-owned (5pts), >30% women-owned (2pts), >30% youth-owned (2pts), >30% disabled-owned (2pts), >30% military veteran-owned (2pts), local EMEs within municipality (2pts), and B-BBEE Level 1 (5pts).
Technical Specifications
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 02 of 2026-27..pdf (TENDER)Experience & Qualifications
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 02 of 2026-27..pdfFinancial Requirements
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 02 of 2026-27..pdf (TENDER)Compliance Requirements
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 02 of 2026-27..pdf (TENDER)Contractual Terms
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 02 of 2026-27..pdfData conflicts
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