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 Quotation
Delivery Location
No 2 Industrial Area, Mandela Park - Phuthaditjhaba - Phuthaditjhaba - 9866
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
16 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-170693
Maluti-a-phofung water (map water) invites bids for the supply and delivery of goods under multiple rfqs (mapw RFQ 007 to mapw RFQ 016). Bidders must submit bids on official forms, on company letterhead, and only one submission per bidder is allowed. Bids must be delivered to the map water offices at 2 old industrial area, mandela park, phuthaditjhaba, before the closing date and time. NO electronic, telegraphic, telefaxed or late bids will be accepted. Prices must be firm and valid for at least 30 days, and must indicate whether VAT inclusive or exclusive. Delivery costs must be included in the bid price. Bidders must be registered on the central supplier database (csd) and submit a csd summary report, a company registration certificate (crc) reflecting active members (except sole traders and partnerships), and a b-bbee status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit to claim preference points. The 80/20 preference point system applies, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals (b-bbee, ownership, and locality). Specific goals include b-bbee ownership (up to 5 points), youth ownership (4 points), and locality (6 points for maluti-a-phofung, 4 for thabo mofutsanyana, 2 for free state, 0 outside free state). Bidders must not be in the service of the state. Tax clearance requirements apply, and bidders must complete mbd 2 and mbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule). A bid document fee of r150.00 Applies when obtaining documents from map water offices; documents may also be downloaded free from the e-tender portal.
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Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and submit a CSD summary report.
Bidders must submit a copy of the Company Registration Certificate (CRC) reflecting active members (except sole traders and partnerships).
Bids must be submitted on official forms, on company letterhead, and only one submission per bidder is allowed.
Prices must be firm and valid for at least 30 days, and must indicate whether VAT inclusive or exclusive; delivery costs must be included.
A B-BBEE status level verification certificate (or sworn affidavit) must be submitted to claim preference points.
Bidders must not be in the service of the state; tax clearance with SARS must be in order.
Bids must be delivered to the MaP Water offices at 2 Old Industrial Area, Mandela Park, Phuthaditjhaba before the closing date; no late, electronic, telegraphic or telefaxed bids will be accepted.
Date & Time
Monday, 28 September 2026 - 10:00
Venue
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Request for Quotation
No 2 Industrial Area, Mandela Park - Phuthaditjhaba - Phuthaditjhaba - 9866
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Description
Source: MAPW RFQ 010.pdf16 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
28 Sept
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.
MAPW RFQ 010.pdf
Supply and delivery of complete submersible borehole pumps and motors, including control boxes, to Maluti-a-Phofung Water (SOC) Ltd in the Free State. The contract is a once-off purchase of 40 items across five line items, with delivery required and prices valid for at least 30 days.
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Supply and delivery of complete submersible borehole pumps and motors, and borehole control boxes, as per the quantities and specifications listed.
Important Dates
Source: MAPW RFQ 010.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 28 September 2026 at 10H00.
Bid documents available from 17 September 2026 after 10h00 from the cashiers point, Phuthaditjhaba offices, or from the e-tender portal at no charge.
No compulsory briefing session for this RFQ.
Briefing Session
Source: MAPW RFQ 010.pdf (RFQ)No compulsory briefing session for this RFQ.
Contact Information
Source: MAPW RFQ 010.pdf (RFQ)Supply Chain Enquiries: Mr Mosea Mahlomola, 071 420 1948, [email protected].
Technical Enquiries: Mr. SEKOPA SM, 079 228 3811.
Submission Guidelines
Source: MAPW RFQ 010.pdf (RFQ)Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked with the bid description and reference number (MAPW RFQ 010/2026/27).
Submission must be 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.
Returnable documents: completed MBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), MBD 2 (Tax Clearance Certificate), MBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices), MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), and any other supplementary forms in the bid pack.
All returnable forms must be completed in full and signed; failure to do so may invalidate the bid.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: MAPW RFQ 010.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation is under the 80/20 preferential points system (PPPFA, revised 2022 regulations).
Price: 80 points.
Specific goals: 20 points, allocated as:
Total for price and specific goals must not exceed 100 points.
B-BBEE status level verification certificate must be submitted to qualify for preference points.
Technical Specifications
Source: MAPW RFQ 010.pdf (RFQ)Supply and delivery of complete submersible borehole pumps and motors, and borehole control boxes, as follows:
Methodology
Source: MAPW RFQ 010.pdfThe 80/20 preferential points allocation system will be applied using the balanced scorecard methodology in line with the revised Procurement Regulations of 2022.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: MAPW RFQ 010.pdfBidders must submit a copy of the Company Registration Certificate (CRC) reflecting active members (except sole traders and partnerships).
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and submit a CSD summary report.
For joint ventures, all parties must be registered on CSD.
Bidders must submit their SARS unique personal identification number (PIN).
A copy of the company profile is required.
Pricing Schedule
Source: MAPW RFQ 010.pdfPrices must be firm and valid for at least 30 days.
Prices must indicate whether VAT inclusive or exclusive.
Delivery period must be stated and is binding if awarded.
Only firm prices will be accepted; non-firm prices (including those subject to exchange rate variations) will not be considered.
All delivery costs must be included in the bid price.
Financial Requirements
Source: MAPW RFQ 010.pdf (RFQ)Prices must be firm and valid for at least 30 days from the date of the offer.
Prices must clearly indicate whether VAT inclusive or exclusive.
Delivery period must be stated and will be binding if awarded.
Bid documents cost R150.00 (non-refundable) if collected from Maluti-a-Phofung Water offices; free download from e-tender portal.
All delivery costs must be included in the bid price.
Compliance Requirements
Source: MAPW RFQ 010.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and submit a CSD summary report.
Bidders must submit a copy of the Company Registration Certificate (CRC) reflecting active members (except sole traders and partnerships).
Bidders must submit their SARS unique personal identification number (PIN) or tax compliance status (TCS) certificate.
All supplementary forms, including the municipal rates and taxes clearance certificate, must be completed in full, or proof that municipal rates are not in arrears for more than three months.
For consortia, joint ventures or sub-contractors, each party must submit a separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.
Bids from persons in the service of the state will not be accepted.
A B-BBEE status level verification certificate (or sworn affidavit) must be submitted to claim preference points.
Copy of company profile required.
Contractual Terms
Source: MAPW RFQ 010.pdfThe successful bidder will be required to sign a written Contract Form (MBD 7).
The contract period is once-off.
The municipality is not bound to accept the lowest bid and reserves the right not to award the bid.
Communication will be limited to the successful bidder.
If no correspondence is received within 120 days, bidders should regard their bid as unsuccessful.
Section
Source: MAPW RFQ 010.pdfPoints awarded for price (80 points) and specific goals (20 points).
Specific goals: 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 20 points.
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Act 5 of 2000
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Act 12 of 2004
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Act 28 of 2024
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
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Act 107 of 1998
Relevant where environmental authorisations, EIAs or environmental compliance may apply.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve waste collection, refuse, recycling, hazardous waste, or disposal services. Relevant because this tender appears to involve water, sanitation, wastewater, bulk water, or related infrastructure.
Act 59 of 2008
Relevant to waste handling, transport, disposal, recycling and waste-management licences.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve waste collection, refuse, recycling, hazardous waste, or disposal services.
Act 36 of 1998
Relevant to water use, sanitation, bulk water infrastructure and DWS authorisations.
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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 waste collection, refuse, recycling, hazardous waste, or disposal services. Relevant because this tender appears to involve water, sanitation, wastewater, bulk water, or related infrastructure.
Address
No 2 Industrial Area, Mandela Park - Phuthaditjhaba - Phuthaditjhaba - 9866
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
16 Sept 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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Median Estimate
R 1 803 215
Range
Based on 18 comparable awarded tenders. 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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