Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
No 2 Industrial Area, Mandela Park - Phuthaditjhaba - Phuthaditjhaba - 9866
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
16 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-170688
Maluti-a-phofung water (map water) invites bids for the supply and delivery of siemens mag flow meters for sterkfontein wtp: 1 siemens mag flow (escol line) and 1 siemens mag flow (raw inlet). Bids are invited under reference mapw RFQ 007/2026/27. the contract period and delivery details are to be stated by the bidder. Prices must be firm, valid for at least 30 days, and must indicate whether VAT is included or excluded. A separate pricing schedule must be submitted for each delivery point. Bidders must submit a company registration certificate (except sole traders/partnerships), a csd summary report, SARS pin, and municipal rates and taxes clearance (or proof of NO arrears). Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes marked with the tender description and reference number, deposited in bid box NO. 1 at the phuthaditjhaba offices. Only one submission per bidder will be considered. Evaluation will be based on price (80 points) and specific goals (20 points). Specific goals include b-bbee ownership (5 points), youth ownership (4 points), and locality (6 points: maluti-a-phofung 6, thabo mofutsanyana 4, free state 2, outside free state 0). Bidders must not be persons in the service of the state. The successful bidder will be required to sign a written contract form (mbd 7).
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and submit a CSD summary report; all JV parties must also be CSD-registered.
Bidders must submit a company registration certificate reflecting active members (except sole traders and partnerships).
Bidders must submit a SARS PIN and a municipal rates and taxes clearance certificate (or proof of no arrears for not more than three months).
Prices must be firm, valid for at least 30 days, and must clearly state whether VAT is included or excluded; a separate pricing schedule is required for each delivery point.
Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes marked with the tender description and reference number (MAPW RFQ 007/2026/27) and deposited in Bid Box No. 1 at the Phuthaditjhaba offices; only one submission per bidder will be considered.
Bidders must not be persons in the service of the state, and must complete and sign all official forms (MBD forms) without re-typing.
Evaluation: price 80 points and specific goals 20 points; specific goals include B-BBEE ownership (5 points), youth ownership (4 points), and locality (Maluti-a-Phofung 6, Thabo Mofutsanyana 4, Free State 2, outside Free State 0).
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Date & Time
Monday, 28 September 2026 - 10:00
Venue
Maluti-a-phofung water( Main offices)
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Request for Quotation
No 2 Industrial Area, Mandela Park - Phuthaditjhaba - Phuthaditjhaba - 9866
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Description
Source: MAPW RFQ 007.pdf16 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
28 Sept
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)
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MAPW RFQ 007.pdf
Maluti-a-Phofung Water (SOC) Ltd invites written quotations for the supply and delivery of flow meters (Pulsar open channel, Siemens mag flow) to three water treatment plants: Wilge WTP, Sterkfontein WTP, and Makwane WTP, under tender MAPW RFQ 007/2026/27. The tender includes a compulsory briefing session, a non-refundable document fee, and evaluation based on price (80 points) and specific goals (20 points), with a once-off contract period.
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Supply and delivery of flow meters at Wilge WTP, Sterkfontein WTP and Makwane WTP. The scope includes calibration of the listed flow meters; site visits are necessary to confirm specifications.
Important Dates
Source: MAPW RFQ 007.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 28 September 2026 at 10H00. Compulsory briefing session: 21 September 2026 at 09H00 at the Maluti-a-Phofung Water main office, Phuthaditjhaba. Bid documents available from 17 September 2026 after 10H00 at the cashiers point, Phuthaditjhaba offices, or downloadable from the e-tender portal at no cost.
Contact Information
Source: MAPW RFQ 007.pdf (RFQ)Supply Chain Enquiries: Mr Mosea Mahlomola, 071 420 1948, [email protected]. Technical Enquiries: Mr Sekopa SM, 079 228 3811. Office telephones: Phuthaditjhaba (058) 492 0600, Harrismith (058) 623 0305.
Submission Guidelines
Source: MAPW RFQ 007.pdf (RFQ)Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked with the tender description and reference number (MAPW RFQ 007/2026/27), deposited in Bid Box No. "B" at Maluti-a-Phofung Water, No. 2 Old Industrial Area, Mandela Park, Phuthaditjhaba. No electronic, telegraphic, telefaxed or late bids will be accepted. Quotations must be on the company's letterhead. Only one submission per bidder will be considered. Bidders must complete and sign all official forms (MBD forms) — bids must not be re-typed. Required returnable documents include: company registration certificate reflecting active members (except sole traders/partnerships), CSD summary report, SARS PIN, municipal rates and taxes clearance certificate (or proof of no arrears exceeding three months), company profile, and all supplementary forms in the bid pack. Prices must be valid for at least 30 days and must be firm, indicating whether VAT is included. Delivery period must be stated and is binding.
Returnable Documents
Source: MAPW RFQ 007.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must submit a valid Tax Clearance Certificate (original, not certified copies), a B-BBEE status level verification certificate, and all required supplementary forms. The successful bidder will be required to sign a written Contract Form (MBD 7).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: MAPW RFQ 007.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation uses the 80/20 preferential points system under the revised Procurement Regulations of 2022 (balance scorecard methodology). Maximum 100 points: 80 for price, 20 for specific goals. Specific goals points: at least 50% HDI ownership — 5 points; at least 50% youth ownership — 5 points; at least 50% woman ownership — 4 points; locality — Maluti-a-Phofung 6 points, Thabo Mofutsanyana 4 points, Free State 2 points, outside Free State 0 points. Total specific goals must not exceed 20 points. Bidders must not be persons in the service of the state. Bids will be adjudicated under the Municipal Supply Chain Management Policy and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act. The municipality is not bound to accept the lowest bid and reserves the right not to award.
Technical Specifications
Source: MAPW RFQ 007.pdf (RFQ)Scope: calibration of flow meters at three water treatment plants. Site visits are necessary to confirm specifications. Quantities and meter types: Wilge WTP — 1 Pulsar open channel flow meter; Sterkfontein WTP — 1 Siemens mag flow (escol line) and 1 Siemens mag flow (raw inlet); Makwane WTP — 1 Endress Hauser (raw inlet) and 1 Endress Hauser (recycling pump).
Methodology
Source: MAPW RFQ 007.pdfEvaluation will use the balance scorecard methodology under the 80/20 preferential points system.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: MAPW RFQ 007.pdfBidders must submit a company registration certificate reflecting active members (except sole traders and partnerships), a CSD summary report, a SARS PIN, a municipal rates and taxes clearance certificate (or proof of no arrears exceeding three months), and a company profile. For joint ventures, each party must submit a separate Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Certificate/PIN/CSD number. Prices must be valid for at least 30 days and firm, indicating VAT inclusion. Delivery period must be stated and is binding.
Pricing Schedule
Source: MAPW RFQ 007.pdfOnly firm prices will be accepted; non-firm prices (including those subject to exchange rate variations) will not be considered. A separate pricing schedule must be submitted for each delivery point. The offer must be valid for at least 30 days from the closing date. All delivery costs must be included in the bid price. Prices must indicate whether VAT is inclusive or exclusive.
Financial Requirements
Source: MAPW RFQ 007.pdf (RFQ)Prices must be firm and valid for at least 30 days. Only firm prices will be accepted; non-firm prices (including those subject to exchange rate variations) will not be considered. A separate pricing schedule must be submitted for each delivery point. All delivery costs must be included in the bid price. The offer must indicate whether prices are VAT inclusive or exclusive. A non-refundable document fee of R150.00 applies if obtaining hard copies (cash or bank guaranteed in favour of Maluti-a-Phofung Water); documents may be downloaded free from the e-tender portal.
Compliance Requirements
Source: MAPW RFQ 007.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and submit a CSD summary report. For joint ventures, all parties must be CSD registered. Bidders must submit a valid SARS PIN to enable tax status verification; each party in a JV/consortium/sub-contractor arrangement must submit a separate Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Certificate/PIN/CSD number. A copy of the company registration certificate reflecting active members is required (except sole traders and partnerships). A B-BBEE status level verification certificate must be submitted to qualify for specific goals points. Municipal rates and taxes clearance certificate (or proof of no arrears exceeding three months) must be submitted. Bids will not be accepted from persons in the service of the state. The successful bidder will be required to sign a written Contract Form (MBD 7).
Contractual Terms
Source: MAPW RFQ 007.pdfThe successful bidder will be required to sign a written Contract Form (MBD 7). The bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, the General Conditions of Contract (GCC), and any special conditions. The municipality reserves the right to accept all, some, or none of the bids, and is not bound to accept the lowest bid. Only one submission per bidder will be considered. Communication will be limited to the successful bidder. If no correspondence is received within 120 days, bidders should regard their bid as unsuccessful.
Requirements
Source: MAPW RFQ 007.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must submit a copy of the company registration certificate reflecting active members (except sole traders and partnerships), be registered on the CSD and submit a CSD summary report, submit a SARS PIN for tax status verification, complete all supplementary forms including the municipal rates and taxes clearance certificate (or proof of no arrears exceeding three months), submit a separate Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Certificate/PIN/CSD number for each party in a JV/consortium/sub-contractor arrangement, and provide a company profile. Prices must be valid for at least 30 days and firm, indicating whether VAT is included.
Section
Source: MAPW RFQ 007.pdfEvaluation uses the 80/20 preferential points system under the revised Procurement Regulations of 2022 (balance scorecard methodology). Points: 80 for price, 20 for specific goals (HDI ownership 5, youth ownership 5, woman ownership 4, locality 6).
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No 2 Industrial Area, Mandela Park - Phuthaditjhaba - Phuthaditjhaba - 9866
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