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-170695
Maluti-a-phofung water invites bids for the supply and delivery of goods under RFQ numbers mapw RFQ 007 to mapw RFQ 016. Bidders must submit quotations on company letterhead, include a csd summary report, and provide a copy of the company registration certificate reflecting active members (except sole traders and partnerships). Prices must be firm, valid for at least 30 days, and state whether VAT inclusive or exclusive. Delivery period must be stated and is binding if awarded. Bid documents are available from 17 september 2026 after 10h00 from the cashiers point at phuthaditjhaba offices for a non-refundable fee of r150.00 (Cash or bank guaranteed in favour of maluti-a-phofung water) or free download from the e-tender portal. Bids will be evaluated on 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals. Only one submission per bidder will be considered. Bids from persons in the service of the state will not be accepted. Communication will be limited to successful bidders.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and submit a CSD summary report; all parties in a joint venture must be CSD registered.
Bidders must submit a copy of the Company Registration Certificate reflecting active members (except sole traders and partnerships).
Prices quoted must be firm, valid for at least 30 days from the date of offer, and clearly indicate whether VAT inclusive or exclusive.
Bidders must state the delivery period, which is binding if awarded; delivery costs must be included in the bid price.
Bidders must submit a tax clearance certificate or satisfactory SARS arrangements; tax clearance must be valid for 1 year.
Bidders must complete the pricing schedule (MBD 3.1) with firm prices; non-firm prices will not be considered.
Bidders must obtain bid documents from Maluti-a-Phofung Water offices for R150.00 non-refundable fee or download free from e-tender portal; bids must be submitted on official forms.
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Date & Time
Monday, 28 September 2026 - 11:00
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 012.pdf16 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
28 Sept
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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 012.pdf
Supply and delivery of mechanical maintenance equipment, including pallet jacks, steel pallets, chains, pumps, angle grinders, spanners, gasket sheets, and welding machines, for Maluti-a-Phofung Water in the Free State.
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Request for formal written quotation for supply and delivery of mechanical maintenance equipment. Maluti-a-Phofung Water (SOC) Ltd invites suitable bids for the goods listed in the specifications.
Important Dates
Source: MAPW RFQ 012.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 28 September 2026 at 10H00. No briefing session for this RFQ. Bid documents obtainable from 17 September 2026 after 10H00 from cashiers point at Phuthaditjhaba offices (R150.00 non-refundable fee) or free download from e-tender portal.
Briefing Session
Source: MAPW RFQ 012.pdf (RFQ)No briefing session for this RFQ. Bid documents obtainable from 17 September 2026 at Maluti-a-Phofung Water offices (Harrismith and Phuthaditjhaba) upon payment of R150.00 non-refundable fee, or free download from e-tender portal.
Contact Information
Source: MAPW RFQ 012.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 012.pdf (RFQ)Submission channel: sealed bids deposited in Bid Box No. "B" at Maluti-a-Phofung Water, No. 2 Old Industrial Area, Mandela Park, Phuthaditjhaba. No electronic, telegraphic, telefax or late bids accepted. Bids must be on company letterhead and the sealed envelope must clearly show the bid description and reference (SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT: MAPW RFQ 012/2026/27). Only one submission per bidder will be considered. Returnable documents: copy of company registration certificate reflecting active members (except sole traders/partnerships); CSD summary report; SARS tax PIN; completed municipal rates and taxes clearance form or proof of no arrears exceeding three months; company profile; quotation must state delivery period. For consortia/JVs/subcontractors, each party must submit separate tax compliance status certificate/PIN/CSD number. Bids from persons in the service of the state will not be accepted.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: MAPW RFQ 012.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation split: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (total must not exceed 100). 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). Preference points awarded using B-BBEE certificate and locality (proof of municipal rates and taxes up to date). Adjudicated under Municipal Supply Chain Management Policy and Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (Revised 2022), 80/20 system.
Technical Specifications
Source: MAPW RFQ 012.pdf (RFQ)Supply and delivery of mechanical maintenance equipment, quantities as follows: 2 ton pallet jack (3); steel pallet (10); heavy duty galvanized chain 6mm (30 metres); heavy duty galvanized chain 10mm (20 metres); petrol suction pump 7Hp (2); Makita MT angle grinder 230mm 2400W (2); spanners sizes 30mm, 32mm, 36mm (4 each size); pump gasket sheet 3mm (5); welding machine 230 Vac, 200 Amps (2).
Methodology
Source: MAPW RFQ 012.pdfEvaluation will use the 80/20 preferential points allocation system in line with revised Procurement Regulations of 2022, using the balanced scorecard methodology.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: MAPW RFQ 012.pdfNo specific experience or key personnel qualifications stated. Bidders must submit company profile and company registration certificate reflecting active members.
Pricing Schedule
Source: MAPW RFQ 012.pdfPricing schedule: firm prices only (MBD 3.1). Non-firm prices (including escalation and exchange rate variations) not accepted. Separate pricing schedule required for each delivery point. Offer valid for at least 30 days. Delivery: firm/not firm. All delivery costs included in bid price. For professional services (MBD 3.3), rates must be firm for full contract period; if not, provide adjustment basis.
Financial Requirements
Source: MAPW RFQ 012.pdf (RFQ)Prices must be firm and valid for at least 30 days from date of offer. State whether price is VAT inclusive or exclusive. Delivery costs must be included in the bid price. Delivery period must be stated and is binding if awarded. Only firm prices accepted; non-firm prices (including exchange rate variations) not considered. No bond or guarantee specified. Bid document fee R150.00 non-refundable (cash or bank guaranteed in favour of Maluti-a-Phofung Water) if collected from offices; free download from e-tender portal.
Compliance Requirements
Source: MAPW RFQ 012.pdf (RFQ)CSD registration: bidders must be registered on Central Supplier Database and submit CSD summary report; for JVs all parties must be registered. Tax compliance: submit SARS tax PIN; for consortia/JVs/subcontractors each party must submit separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number. Company registration: copy of company registration certificate reflecting active members (except sole traders/partnerships). Municipal rates and taxes: complete municipal rates and taxes clearance form or provide proof that rates are not in arrears for more than three months. B-BBEE: B-BBEE certificate required to claim preference points (MBD 6.1). No bids from persons in the service of the state.
Contractual Terms
Source: MAPW RFQ 012.pdfSuccessful bidder must sign a written Contract Form (MBD 7). Contract subject to General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any special conditions. Contract period: once off. Municipality reserves the right to accept all, some or none of the bids and is not bound to accept the lowest bid. If no correspondence received within 120 days, bid should be regarded as unsuccessful.
Requirements
Source: MAPW RFQ 012.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must submit: company registration certificate (active members, except sole traders/partnerships); CSD summary report; SARS tax PIN; completed municipal rates and taxes clearance form or proof of no arrears exceeding three months; company profile. Prices valid for at least 30 days, firm, and state VAT inclusive/exclusive. Delivery period must be stated and is binding. Only one submission per bidder. Failure to comply may invalidate the bid.
Section
Source: MAPW RFQ 012.pdf80/20 preferential points allocation system in line with revised Procurement Regulations of 2022 using balanced scorecard methodology. Specific goals as per table. Adjudicated under Municipal Supply Chain Management Policy and PPPFA (Revised 2022). Points awarded using B-BBEE certificate and locality (proof of municipal rates and taxes up to date).
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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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
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Act 107 of 1998
Relevant where environmental authorisations, EIAs or environmental compliance may apply.
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Act 59 of 2008
Relevant to waste handling, transport, disposal, recycling and waste-management licences.
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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
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