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.
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
11 KV CHALLENOR STREET - ESHOWE - ESHOWE - 3815
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
19 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-159549
Umlalazi municipality invites bids for a 3-year panel contract to disconnect illegal electrical connections and meter bypasses across its jurisdiction. The tender targets qualified electrical service providers with CIDB grading 2ep or higher to address approximately 1,000 sites, including security provisions and compliance with strict technical and legal requirements.
Date & Time
Monday, 13 July 2026 - 12:00
Venue
11 KV CHALLENOR STREEET ESHOWE 3815
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Contractors with minimum CIDB grading of 2 ep to submit tenders
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
11 KV CHALLENOR STREET - ESHOWE - ESHOWE - 3815
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Description
Source: APPOINTING OF PANEL DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRICAL ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS 18 JUNE 2026 (15).pdfImportant Dates
Source: APPOINTING OF PANEL DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRICAL ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS 18 JUNE 2026 (15).pdf (TENDER)Briefing Session
Source: APPOINTING OF PANEL DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRICAL ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS 18 JUNE 2026 (15).pdf (TENDER)Contact Information
Source: APPOINTING OF PANEL DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRICAL ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS 18 JUNE 2026 (15).pdf (TENDER)Submission Guidelines
Source: APPOINTING OF PANEL DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRICAL ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS 18 JUNE 2026 (15).pdf (TENDER)Returnable Documents
Source: APPOINTING OF PANEL DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRICAL ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS 18 JUNE 2026 (15).pdf (TENDER)Evaluation Criteria
Source: APPOINTING OF PANEL DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRICAL ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS 18 JUNE 2026 (15).pdf (TENDER)CIDB Grading
Minimum 2 EP
Registration
Must be registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD) and preferably on uMlalazi Municipality’s database
Tax Compliance
Valid tax clearance certificate (no arrears with SARS)
Financial Standing
Audited financial statements required if tender price ≥ R10 million
Legal Compliance
No outstanding municipal rates/service charges (arrears > 3 months disqualifies)
Past Performance
No unsatisfactory performance on previous contracts (last 5 years) with any government entity
Attend Briefing
Mandatory attendance at compulsory briefing session (15-minute leniency only)
Documentation
All returnable and schedule documents must be fully completed, signed, and submitted
Technical Specifications
Source: APPOINTING OF PANEL DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRICAL ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS 18 JUNE 2026 (15).pdf (TENDER)Experience & Qualifications
Source: APPOINTING OF PANEL DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRICAL ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS 18 JUNE 2026 (15).pdfQuality Management
Source: APPOINTING OF PANEL DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRICAL ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS 18 JUNE 2026 (15).pdfPricing Schedule
Source: APPOINTING OF PANEL DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRICAL ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS 18 JUNE 2026 (15).pdfFinancial Requirements
Source: APPOINTING OF PANEL DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRICAL ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS 18 JUNE 2026 (15).pdf (TENDER)Compliance Requirements
Source: APPOINTING OF PANEL DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRICAL ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS 18 JUNE 2026 (15).pdf (TENDER)B-BBEE Requirements
Source: APPOINTING OF PANEL DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRICAL ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS 18 JUNE 2026 (15).pdf (TENDER)Health & Safety
Source: APPOINTING OF PANEL DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRICAL ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS 18 JUNE 2026 (15).pdfContractual Terms
Source: APPOINTING OF PANEL DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRICAL ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS 18 JUNE 2026 (15).pdfSpecial Conditions
Source: APPOINTING OF PANEL DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRICAL ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS 18 JUNE 2026 (15).pdf (TENDER)Requirements
Source: APPOINTING OF PANEL DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRICAL ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS 18 JUNE 2026 (15).pdf (TENDER)Section
Source: APPOINTING OF PANEL DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRICAL ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS 18 JUNE 2026 (15).pdf19 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
13 Jul
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)
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
Sets 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.
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
APPOINTING OF PANEL DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRICAL ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS 18 JUNE 2026 (15).pdf
uMlalazi Municipality invites tenders for a three-year contract to appoint a panel for the disconnection of illegal electrical connections and meter bypasses. The contract involves addressing approximately 1,000 cases, with work to be carried out in specified wards and areas. The tender closes on 13 July 2026, and a compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 02 July 2026. The evaluation will be based on functionality (60 points) and price (40 points), with specific criteria for experience, key personnel, and methodology.
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Organization
uMlalazi MunicipalityContact Person
Mr. Bheki Mazibuko
Phone
035-473-3300
[email protected]
Address
11 KV CHALLENOR STREET - ESHOWE - ESHOWE - 3815
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
19 Jun 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
This tender has strong source evidence, including source metadata and supporting tender information synced from the government tender portal.
Tenders SA is not the issuing authority. All tenders are automatically synced from the official government tender portal. Always confirm final submission details, closing dates, briefing sessions, eligibility requirements, and documents on the official government portal before applying.
Umlalazi Local Municipality governs Eshowe and surrounds in the King Cetshwayo District of KwaZulu-Natal.
Key Personnel
Provinces Active
Industries
Median Estimate
R 4 500 000
Range
Based on CIDB grading. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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