Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Brick Street - George Industrial - George - 6529
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
16 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-162511
George municipality invites bids for the appointment of a panel of electrical contractors to execute capital projects (electrical reticulation works in informal settlements) on an as-and-when-required basis until 30 june 2029. Successful bidders will be ranked and may receive work packages via rfqs, with NO guarantee of work allocation.
Date & Time
Thursday, 20 August 2026 - 12:00
Venue
Banquet Hall ,George Municipality, George ,6529
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Bidders must be registered with the CIDB and IT is estimated that bidders should have a CIDB contractor grading designation of 2EP/3EP/4EP or higher. Tenders to note to tender within their threshold.
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Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Brick Street - George Industrial - George - 6529
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Important Dates
Source: GMT014_25_26 FULL DOCUMENT final.pdf (TENDER)16 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
20 Aug
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
GMT014_25_26 ADVERT FINAL.pdf
George Municipality invites tenders for the appointment of contractors to execute capital projects on an as-and-when-required basis from the date of appointment until 30 June 2029. The tender is open to CIDB-registered contractors with a minimum grading of 2EP/3EP/4EP or higher. The evaluation process includes eligibility, functionality, and price/B-BBEE criteria.
GMT014_25_26 FULL DOCUMENT final.pdf
Tender for the appointment of contractors to execute capital projects (electrical reticulation works in informal settlements) for George Municipality on an as-and-when-required basis from the date of appointment until 30 June 2029. A panel of up to 5 contractors may be appointed, with work allocated via RFQs. Tender closes on 20 August 2026 at 12:00 UTC.
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George Local Municipality governs George, the Garden Route's largest city, in the Western Cape.
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R 220 000
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Contact Information
Source: GMT014_25_26 FULL DOCUMENT final.pdf (TENDER)Submission Guidelines
Source: GMT014_25_26 FULL DOCUMENT final.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation Criteria
Source: GMT014_25_26 FULL DOCUMENT final.pdf (TENDER)General
Technical
Functionality
Minimum Score
90
Breakdown
Experience And Completion
60
Plant And Equipment
40
Key Staff And Personnel
20
Preferences
Bbbee
20 points allocated for B-BBEE status (valid certificate required).
Locality
Points claimed for locality (if applicable).
Technical Specifications
Source: GMT014_25_26 FULL DOCUMENT final.pdf (TENDER)Financial Requirements
Source: GMT014_25_26 FULL DOCUMENT final.pdf (TENDER)Compliance Requirements
Source: GMT014_25_26 FULL DOCUMENT final.pdf (TENDER)Important Dates
Source: GMT014_25_26 ADVERT FINAL.pdf (TENDER)Closing date and time: 20 August 2026 at 12:00. Tender opening: 20 August 2026 at 12:05 in the Committee Room, Fifth Floor. Compulsory briefing session: 27 July 2026 at 11:30 in the Banquet Hall, York Street, George. Non-attendance disqualifies your tender.
Briefing Session
Source: GMT014_25_26 ADVERT FINAL.pdf (TENDER)Compulsory briefing session: 27 July 2026 at 11:30 in the Banquet Hall, York Street, George. Non-attendance will disqualify your tender.
Contact Information
Source: GMT014_25_26 ADVERT FINAL.pdf (TENDER)For further information, contact Mr. R. Esterhuysen or Mr. D. Greeff at (044) 801 9222 / (044) 874 3917 or via email at [email protected] / [email protected]. Submission address: Fifth Floor, Supply Chain Management Unit, Civic Centre, 71 York Street, George.
Submission Guidelines
Source: GMT014_25_26 ADVERT FINAL.pdf (TENDER)Submit completed tenders in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with 'Tender No.: GMT014/25-26', to the George Municipality tender box on the Fifth Floor, Supply Chain Management Unit, Civic Centre, 71 York Street, George, by no later than 12:00 on Thursday, 20 August 2026. Tenders will be opened at 12:05 the same day in the Committee Room, Fifth Floor. Late, unmarked, faxed, or emailed tenders will not be accepted. The Municipality reserves the right to withdraw, readvertise, reject any tender, or accept part of a tender. It is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender. An alternative tenderer may be appointed.
Returnable Documents
Source: GMT014_25_26 ADVERT FINAL.pdf (TENDER)Submit completed tenders in a sealed envelope, clearly marked 'Tender No.: GMT014/25-26', to the tender box at George Municipality, Fifth Floor, Supply Chain Management Unit, Civic Centre, 71 York Street, George, by 12:00 on 20 August 2026. Tender documents are available at a non-refundable deposit of R309.35 from the Supply Chain Management Unit or free of charge on the George Municipality website: www.george.gov.za.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: GMT014_25_26 ADVERT FINAL.pdf (TENDER)Phase1
Phase2
Minimum score of 90 out of 120 points in the functionality evaluation to proceed to Phase 3.
Phase3
Evaluation based on price (80 points) and B-BBEE status/specific goals (20 points).
Technical Specifications
Source: GMT014_25_26 ADVERT FINAL.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Appointment of contractors for the execution of capital projects on an 'as and when required' basis from the date of appointment until 30 June 2029. Directorate: Electrical Engineering Services. Required personnel: A Site Supervisor who is a Qualified Electrician/Linesman with valid ORHVS certification and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience. Submit ID, qualification, CV, and valid ORHVS certificate with the tender. This person may be contracted as needed, but their details must be submitted with the tender. If this requirement is not met, the tender will not be considered.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: GMT014_25_26 ADVERT FINAL.pdfRequired personnel: A Site Supervisor who is a Qualified Electrician/Linesman with valid ORHVS certification and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience. Submit ID, qualification, CV, and valid ORHVS certificate with the tender. This person may be contracted as needed, but their details must be included. Failure to meet this requirement disqualifies the tender. Bidder must be registered with the Department of Employment and Labour (DoEL) as an Electrical Contractor; registration must remain valid for the contract duration.
Compliance Requirements
Source: GMT014_25_26 ADVERT FINAL.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must be registered with the CIDB with a contractor grading designation of 2EP/3EP/4EP or higher. Must tender within their designated threshold. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Employment and Labour (DoEL) as an Electrical Contractor. Registration must remain valid for the contract duration; submit a valid registration certificate as proof. A TCS PIN for tax compliance must be submitted with the tender document. Successful bidders must register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Special Conditions
Source: GMT014_25_26 ADVERT FINAL.pdf (TENDER)Late or unmarked tenders will not be considered. No tenders will be accepted via fax or email. The Municipality reserves the right to withdraw, readvertise, reject any tender, or accept part of a tender. It is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender. An alternative tenderer may be appointed.
Section
Source: GMT014_25_26 ADVERT FINAL.pdfEvaluation occurs in three phases: Phase 1 (Eligibility Criteria), Phase 2 (Functionality, minimum 90/120 points required to proceed), and Phase 3 (Price: 80 points, B-BBEE Status and Specific Goals: 20 points). Governed by the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (Act 5 of 2000) Regulations 2022 and George Municipality’s policies.
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Act 38 of 2000
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Act 85 of 1993
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Brick Street - George Industrial - George - 6529
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16 Jul 2026
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