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
CORNER OF HIGH AND MARK STREET - VRYHEID - VRYHEID - 3100
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
05 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-172971
The abaqulusi local municipality requires the hire of a tlb (tractor-loader-backhoe) for use across abaqulusi areas for more than 90 days at 8 hours per day. This is a panel arrangement with firm pricing under the 80/20 preference-points system. The single most consequential consideration for bidders is the strict documentation requirement: proof of a r2 000 bid fee, original SARS tax compliance documentation, b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit, current municipal account, and eight fully completed mbd forms must all be submitted by the 12:00 deadline — any omission results in automatic disqualification.
Closing: 19 October 2026 at 12:00. Sealed bids in the bid box at Corner Mark and High Street, Vryheid; late bids rejected.
Mandatory bid fee: R2 000 (printed) or R1 500 (self-printed electronic copy); proof of payment required or bid is disqualified.
Original SARS tax compliance PIN or original Tax Clearance Certificate required; certified copies not accepted.
B-BBEE certificate from SANAS-accredited agency or original sworn affidavit before Commissioner of Oaths required.
Current municipal account (water/electricity/rates) not older than three months, or lease agreement, required.
All eight MBD forms (1, 2, 3.1, 4, 6.1, 7.1, 8, 9) must be fully completed and signed; incomplete documents disqualify.
Evaluation: 80/20 preference system (80 price points, 20 specific-goal points). Specific goals: 10 points for previously disadvantaged individuals, 10 points for local-based service providers.
No CIDB grading required. No compulsory briefing or site visit. No minimum qualifying score stated.
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Date & Time
Monday, 19 October 2026 - 12:00
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CORNER OF HIGH AND MARK STREET - VRYHEID - VRYHEID - 3100
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2026
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2026
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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.
TENDER DOCUMENT FOR HIRING OF TLB FOR ABAQULUSI AREAS - TENDER NUMEBR 8-2-1-646.pdf
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The municipality requires the hire of a tractor-loader-backhoe (TLB) for use across Abaqulusi municipal areas for a period exceeding 90 days, operating 8 hours per day. This is a panel tender (Panel No 8/2/1/646) issued by the Fleet Department. Bidders must quote firm rates per unit; quantities are not fixed. The contract will be governed by the General Conditions of Contract and the signed MBD 7.1 Form of Offer and Acceptance. Bid documents are available from the e-Tender Portal from 5 October 2026. A non-refundable bid fee applies (R2 000 for printed copies, R1 500 for self-printed electronic copies).
Important Dates
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR HIRING OF TLB FOR ABAQULUSI AREAS - TENDER NUMEBR 8-2-1-646.pdf (TENDER)Published date: 5 October 2026.
Closing date: 19 October 2026.
Closing time: 12:00.
Bid validity period: 90 days from closing date.
No compulsory briefing or site visit is mentioned.
Contact Information
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR HIRING OF TLB FOR ABAQULUSI AREAS - TENDER NUMEBR 8-2-1-646.pdf (TENDER)SCM enquiries:
Technical enquiries:
General SCM office email: [email protected]
Submission address (bid box):
Abaqulusi Local Municipality
Corner Mark and High Street
Vryheid
Postal address:
Municipal Manager
Abaqulusi Municipality
PO Box 57
Vryheid
3100
Submission Guidelines
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR HIRING OF TLB FOR ABAQULUSI AREAS - TENDER NUMEBR 8-2-1-646.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: sealed bid documents deposited in the bid box at Abaqulusi Local Municipality offices, Corner Mark and High Street, Vryheid.
Closing: 19 October 2026 at 12:00.
Late bids will not be accepted.
Bid documents must be the original municipality-issued documentation; re-typed or copied forms are not accepted.
Bid validity: 90 days from closing date.
Returnable documents (all mandatory, omission leads to disqualification):
All MBD forms must be fully completed and signed; incomplete documents lead to automatic disqualification.
No bids accepted from persons in the service of the state or with non-compliant tax matters.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR HIRING OF TLB FOR ABAQULUSI AREAS - TENDER NUMEBR 8-2-1-646.pdf (TENDER)Preference point system: 80/20 (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points).
Total points: 100.
Price points calculated on the 80/20 formula using the lowest acceptable tender.
Specific goals and allocated points:
Bidders must submit proof/documentation to claim specific-goal points; failure to do so means zero points for specific goals.
The municipality reserves the right to verify any preference claim and may disqualify fraudulent claims.
No minimum qualifying score is stated.
Technical Specifications
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR HIRING OF TLB FOR ABAQULUSI AREAS - TENDER NUMEBR 8-2-1-646.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Hiring of TLB (tractor-loader-backhoe) for Abaqulusi areas for a period exceeding 90 days.
Operating requirement: 8 hours per day.
Quantity: not specified (panel arrangement; rates to be quoted per unit).
Service delivery location: Abaqulusi municipal area.
Pricing: firm prices only (MBD 3.1); all delivery/transport costs included in the rate.
No further technical specifications, performance standards, or operator requirements are detailed in the document.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR HIRING OF TLB FOR ABAQULUSI AREAS - TENDER NUMEBR 8-2-1-646.pdf (TENDER)No minimum experience, reference projects, or key personnel qualifications are stated. The only qualification criteria are the mandatory compliance documents listed under complianceRequirements.
Quality Management
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR HIRING OF TLB FOR ABAQULUSI AREAS - TENDER NUMEBR 8-2-1-646.pdf (TENDER)The document references GCC clause 5 (Use of contract documents and information; inspection) but provides no project-specific quality management, QA/QC, or certification requirements.
Pricing Schedule
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR HIRING OF TLB FOR ABAQULUSI AREAS - TENDER NUMEBR 8-2-1-646.pdf (TENDER)Pricing must be submitted on MBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices). Only firm prices are accepted; non-firm prices linked to exchange-rate variations are excluded. All delivery/transport costs must be included in the unit rate. VAT and all applicable taxes (PAYE, UIF, SDL) must be included. A separate pricing schedule is required for each delivery point if different points affect pricing. The offer remains valid for 90 days from the closing date.
Financial Requirements
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR HIRING OF TLB FOR ABAQULUSI AREAS - TENDER NUMEBR 8-2-1-646.pdf (TENDER)Bid fee: R2 000 (printed document) or R1 500 administration fee (self-printed electronic copy); proof of payment mandatory.
Pricing schedule: firm prices only (MBD 3.1); non-firm prices subject to exchange-rate variations are not accepted.
Offer validity: 90 days from closing date.
All applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL) must be included in the bid price.
No bid security, performance guarantee, retention, or advance payment terms are specified.
No minimum turnover or financial capacity threshold is stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR HIRING OF TLB FOR ABAQULUSI AREAS - TENDER NUMEBR 8-2-1-646.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory eligibility:
Returnable forms (all must be completed and signed): MBD 1, MBD 2, MBD 3.1, MBD 4, MBD 6.1, MBD 7.1, MBD 8, MBD 9.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) apply.
No CIDB grading requirement is mentioned (non-construction plant hire).
No local-content threshold is specified.
Health & Safety
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR HIRING OF TLB FOR ABAQULUSI AREAS - TENDER NUMEBR 8-2-1-646.pdf (TENDER)No occupational health and safety, safety plan, or HSE compliance requirements are specified in the tender document.
Contractual Terms
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR HIRING OF TLB FOR ABAQULUSI AREAS - TENDER NUMEBR 8-2-1-646.pdf (TENDER)Contract formed on signing MBD 7.1 (Form of Offer and Acceptance) by both parties. General Conditions of Contract (GCC) apply, including clauses on definitions, performance security, inspections, packing, delivery, insurance, transportation, warranty, payment, price adjustments, amendments, subcontracting, delays, penalties, termination for default/insolvency, force majeure, dispute settlement, limitation of liability, governing law, and taxes. Contract duration: over 90 days (exact period not specified). Offer validity: 90 days from closing date. The municipality reserves the right to withdraw the invitation, re-advertise, reject any bid, accept part of a bid, and is not bound to accept the lowest bid or highest-scoring bidder.
Section
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR HIRING OF TLB FOR ABAQULUSI AREAS - TENDER NUMEBR 8-2-1-646.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation follows the 80/20 preference point system (price 80, specific goals 20). Specific goals: previously disadvantaged individuals (10 points) and empowerment of local-based service providers (10 points). Bidders must complete MBD 6.1 and attach supporting evidence to claim specific-goal points; absence of evidence results in zero points for specific goals. The municipality may verify claims and disqualify fraudulent submissions. No minimum functionality or qualifying score is stipulated.
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Act 12 of 2004
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Act 2 of 2000
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Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Address
CORNER OF HIGH AND MARK STREET - VRYHEID - VRYHEID - 3100
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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06 Oct 2026
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