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Issuing Organization
The Richards Bay Industrial Development ZoneLocation
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
21 Oct 2026
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
4 Harbor Arterial - Alton - Richards Bay - 3900
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
06 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-172986
The kwazulu-natal government seeks a service provider to procure agricultural implements and inputs for a 36-month contract period. This open tender is suitable for suppliers in the agricultural sector with capacity to deliver ongoing procurement services. NO compulsory briefing session is required.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 21 October 2026 - 12:00
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4 Harbor Arterial - Alton - Richards Bay - 3900
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Description
Source: TENDER NOTICE - Agricultural Implements.pdf06 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
21 Oct
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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
TENDER NOTICE - Agricultural Implements.pdf
Supply and delivery of agriculture implements and inputs for a 36‑month period. This is for the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ).
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Procurement of agricultural implements and inputs for Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone SOC Ltd. Contract period: 36 months. Detailed quantities, specifications and delivery schedules are contained in the full tender documents available upon payment of the R500.00 fee.
Important Dates
Source: TENDER NOTICE - Agricultural Implements.pdf (TENDER)Document availability: 25 September 2026 to 14 October 2026
Query deadline: 14 October 2026 (no queries answered after this date)
Closing date and time: 21 October 2026 at 12:00
Tender opening: 21 October 2026 at 12:00 (public opening)
Contract period: 36 months
Contact Information
Source: TENDER NOTICE - Agricultural Implements.pdf (TENDER)SCM enquiries
Document request: email [email protected] with proof of payment
Submission address
RBIDZ Complex
4 Harbour Arterial
Alton
Richards Bay
Service delivery: not specified in tender notice
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Submission Guidelines
Source: TENDER NOTICE - Agricultural Implements.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: sealed hard copy, personally deposited in the official tender box
Submission address: RBIDZ Complex, 4 Harbour Arterial, Alton, Richards Bay
Closing: 21 October 2026 at 12:00
Packaging: sealed and endorsed with contract number MO/ADM/529/26
Disqualification risks:
Returnable forms and documents:
Returnable Documents
Source: TENDER NOTICE - Agricultural Implements.pdf (TENDER)Proof of R500.00 payment into Absa account (Branch 632005, Account 4072219190) must be emailed to [email protected] to receive tender documents.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: TENDER NOTICE - Agricultural Implements.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation stages (in order):
Minimum qualifying score: 65% on functionality
Preference system: 80/20 (PPPFA)
Pre-qualification gate: EME with B-BBEE Level 1 only
Technical Specifications
Source: TENDER NOTICE - Agricultural Implements.pdf (TENDER)Scope: procurement of agricultural implements and inputs
Contract duration: 36 months
Procuring entity: Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone SOC Ltd
Location: Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
Note: Detailed specifications (quantities, types of implements, input schedules, delivery locations) are in the full tender documents available upon payment of the R500.00 fee. The notice does not specify these details.
Financial Requirements
Source: TENDER NOTICE - Agricultural Implements.pdf (TENDER)Tender fee: R500.00 non-refundable
Payment method: cash deposit into RBIDZ Absa account
Bid security: not stated
Bonds or guarantees: not stated
Retention: not stated
Payment terms: not stated
Insurance: not stated
Turnover requirement: not stated (but EME status required, implying revenue below R10 million)
Compliance Requirements
Source: TENDER NOTICE - Agricultural Implements.pdf (TENDER)B-bbee
CSD registration: required (implied by standard procurement practice; not explicitly stated but expected)
Tax status: valid tax compliance status required (implied standard requirement)
CIDB: not applicable (non-construction tender)
Local content: not specified
Professional registrations: not specified
Pre-qualification gate: strict — non-EME or non-Level 1 bidders are disqualified before evaluation begins
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: TENDER NOTICE - Agricultural Implements.pdf (TENDER)Strict pre-qualification: EME status with B-BBEE Level 1 mandatory. No other bidders considered. Required evidence: valid B-BBEE certificate or qualifying sworn affidavit confirming revenue below R10 million and Level 1 status.
Special Conditions
Source: TENDER NOTICE - Agricultural Implements.pdf (TENDER)RBIDZ reserves right to accept or reject any tender in whole or part, and is not bound to accept lowest price or highest score. Appointment based on best meeting of requirements on reasonable grounds.
Section
Source: TENDER NOTICE - Agricultural Implements.pdfThree-stage evaluation: compliance, then functionality (minimum 65% required), then price and preference under 80/20 PPPFA system. Bidders below 65% functionality are disqualified as non-responsive. Only EMEs with B-BBEE Level 1 proceed past compliance.
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Address
RBIDZ OFFICE COMPLEX, 4 Harbour Arterial, Alton, Richards Bay, 3900, South Africa
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Last checked
06 Oct 2026
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RBIDZ OFFICE COMPLEX, 4 Harbour Arterial, Alton, Richards Bay, 3900, South Africa
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