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
Expression of interest
Delivery Location
Harrower road - North end - PE - 6001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
28 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-171809
The nelson mandela bay municipality invites expressions of interest for the supply and delivery of cartridges, printer accessories and memory sticks. This is a no-fee EOI with a 90-day validity period; NO quantities, specifications or delivery locations are stated. Bidders must be registered on the nmbm supplier database and submit bids on original stamped nmbm documentation by the closing deadline.
Registration: Bidders must be registered on the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's supplier database (NMBM database) before bidding; unregistered bidders may be disqualified. Contact 041 506 3274 / 3266 to register.
Submission: Bids must be submitted on the original stamped NMBM bid documentation provided by the Municipality — not re-typed or copied — and placed in a sealed envelope clearly stating the contract number (SCM/1373/G/2026-2027) and description.
Closing: Bids must reach the tender box by 11:00 on 29 October 2026. Late tenders will not be accepted.
Submission points: Tender boxes are at the Supply Chain Management Offices, Harrower Road, North End, Gqeberha, or the Supply Chain Management Purchase Offices, 17 Sellick Street, Kariega, open 08:00–16:00 weekdays.
Fee: No tender fee applies to this EOI (R 0.00).
Validity: Bids must remain valid for 90 days.
No compulsory briefing: No compulsory clarification meeting or site visit is stated for this EOI; attendance at a briefing for another tender does not apply here.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 29 October 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Categories
Expression of interest
Harrower road - North end - PE - 6001
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Description
Source: Draft Advert 23-09-2026 (004).pdf28 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
29 Oct
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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.
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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
Draft Advert 23-09-2026 (004).pdf
Supply and delivery of cartridges, printer accessories and memory sticks to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, under an expression of interest (EOI) process. The EOI is open to suppliers registered on the municipality's supplier database, with a 90-day validity period.
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R 312 000
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The Municipality invites expressions of interest for the supply and delivery of cartridges, printer accessories and memory sticks. This is one of three tenders advertised together; the other two are for a Trooper Carrier vehicle and for refreshments. No further scope details are provided in the advertisement.
Important Dates
Source: Draft Advert 23-09-2026 (004).pdf (EOI)Closing date: 29 October 2026 at 11:00
Contact Information
Source: Draft Advert 23-09-2026 (004).pdf (EOI)Document collection and enquiries:
Payment cashiers:
Submission Guidelines
Source: Draft Advert 23-09-2026 (004).pdf (EOI)Submission method: sealed envelope placed in the tender box at either the Supply Chain Management Offices, Harrower Road, North End, Gqeberha, or the Supply Chain Management Purchase Offices, 17 Sellick Street, Kariega, between 08:00 and 16:00 on weekdays.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Draft Advert 23-09-2026 (004).pdf (EOI)Registration on the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's supplier database is mandatory; unregistered bidders may be disqualified.
Technical Specifications
Source: Draft Advert 23-09-2026 (004).pdf (EOI)Scope: Supply and delivery of cartridges, printer accessories and memory sticks for Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.
Pricing Schedule
Source: Draft Advert 23-09-2026 (004).pdf (EOI)Tender fee for this EOI: R 0.00. No pricing schedule or bill of quantities is provided in the advertisement.
Financial Requirements
Source: Draft Advert 23-09-2026 (004).pdf (EOI)Tender fee: R 0.00 (no fee for this EOI).
Compliance Requirements
Source: Draft Advert 23-09-2026 (004).pdf (EOI)Mandatory registration on the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's supplier database (NMBM database).
Special Conditions
Source: Draft Advert 23-09-2026 (004).pdf (EOI)Bids must be submitted only on the original stamped bid documentation provided by NMBM. All bids must be on the official forms provided by the Municipality — not to be re-typed or copied.
Requirements
Source: Draft Advert 23-09-2026 (004).pdf (EOI)All tenderers must be registered on the Municipality's supplier database (NMBM database). The Municipality reserves the right not to consider tenders from unregistered suppliers. Registration contact: 041 506 3274 / 3266.
Section
Source: Draft Advert 23-09-2026 (004).pdf (EOI)Document collection and enquiries: Supply Chain Management Tender Office, Harrower Road, North End, Gqeberha 6001, tel. 041 506 7531, fax 041 5061969; Kariega Supply Chain Management Office, 17 Sellick Street, Uitenhage, tel. 087 121 3032 or 087 121 3031. Payment cashiers: Gqeberha at Mfanasekhaya Gqobose Building (formerly Eric Tindale Building), Govan Mbeki Avenue; Uitenhage at Treasury Office, Market Street. Payment details: cash/cheque — Vote 00154776; bank transfer — account number 4079533826, code 632005, account name N.M.B.M. – Deposit Account/Primary Deposit account, ABSA Bank, P.E., reference Vote 00154776. Proof of payment must be provided.
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Address
Harrower road - North end - PE - 6001
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
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AI status
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