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.
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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
08 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-161769
This tender is for the appointment of an electrical contractor to supply, install, and commission two high mast lights in the city of mbombela for ehlanzeni district municipality. IT is aimed at contractors experienced in public lighting installation who hold a CIDB grading of 3ep or higher. The tender will be evaluated on an 80/20 preference points system.
Date & Time
Friday, 17 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
08 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
17 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Tender EDM 04-2026-27 - Appointment of an Electrical Contractor to install Two (2) Highmast Lights in BLM.pdf
Ehlanzeni District Municipality invites tenders for the supply, installation, and commissioning of two high mast lights in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality (Tender EDM/04/2026-27). The tender requires CIDB grading 3EP or higher, evaluation on 80/20 preference points system (80 price, 20 specific goals), and minimum 70/100 functionality score. Compulsory briefing on 17 July 2026, submissions via NEPTUNE portal by 28 July 2026 12H00.
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Important Dates
Source: Tender EDM 04-2026-27 - Appointment of an Electrical Contractor to install Two (2) Highmast Lights in BLM.pdf (TENDER)Contact Information
Source: Tender EDM 04-2026-27 - Appointment of an Electrical Contractor to install Two (2) Highmast Lights in BLM.pdf (TENDER)Submission Guidelines
Source: Tender EDM 04-2026-27 - Appointment of an Electrical Contractor to install Two (2) Highmast Lights in BLM.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation Criteria
Source: Tender EDM 04-2026-27 - Appointment of an Electrical Contractor to install Two (2) Highmast Lights in BLM.pdf (TENDER)Must be registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD) with valid report ≤3 months. CIDB grading 3EP or higher. Not in service of the state. Good standing with SARS. Not listed on Register of Tender Defaulters. No abuse of SCM system. No previous contract failures with written notice. Completed compulsory declaration with no conflicts of interest. Registered and in good standing with compensation fund/licensed insurer. Demonstrated competencies per Construction Regulations 2003 under OHSA 1993. For joint ventures: all members CIDB registered, combined grading meets requirements.
Technical Specifications
Source: Tender EDM 04-2026-27 - Appointment of an Electrical Contractor to install Two (2) Highmast Lights in BLM.pdf (TENDER)Financial Requirements
Source: Tender EDM 04-2026-27 - Appointment of an Electrical Contractor to install Two (2) Highmast Lights in BLM.pdf (TENDER)Compliance Requirements
Source: Tender EDM 04-2026-27 - Appointment of an Electrical Contractor to install Two (2) Highmast Lights in BLM.pdf (TENDER)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.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Act 85 of 1993
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 04 of 2026-27..pdf
Ehlanzeni District Municipality invites tenders for the supply, installation, and commissioning of two high mast lights in Mbombela. The tender is evaluated on an 80/20 preference points system, with mandatory compliance documents required. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled, and submissions must be made electronically via a specified portal.
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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
08 Jul 2026
AI status
Enhanced
This tender has strong source evidence, including source metadata and supporting tender information synced from the government tender portal.
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Key Personnel
Important Dates
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 04 of 2026-27..pdf (TENDER)Briefing Session
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 04 of 2026-27..pdf (TENDER)Submission Guidelines
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 04 of 2026-27..pdf (TENDER)Returnable Documents
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 04 of 2026-27..pdf (TENDER)Evaluation Criteria
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 04 of 2026-27..pdf (TENDER)Only bidders registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with a CIDB grading of 3EP or higher are eligible. Tenders from persons in the service of the state are excluded. Bidders must meet all mandatory document requirements and obtain a minimum of 70 functionality points out of 100 to proceed to preference points evaluation.
Technical Specifications
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 04 of 2026-27..pdf (TENDER)Compliance Requirements
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 04 of 2026-27..pdf (TENDER)B-BBEE Requirements
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 04 of 2026-27..pdf (TENDER)30% women-owned: 2 points.
30% youth-owned: 2 points.
30% owned by people with disabilities: 2 points.
30% owned by military veterans: 2 points.
Contractual Terms
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 04 of 2026-27..pdfSpecial Conditions
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 04 of 2026-27..pdfRequirements
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 04 of 2026-27..pdf (TENDER)Section
Source: Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender_No. 04 of 2026-27..pdfSets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Act 46 of 2000
Relevant where professional engineering services or regulated engineering work may be required.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
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