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.
Issuing Organization
Eastern Cape - Mayibuye Transport CorporationLocation
Eastern Cape
Closing Date
07 Aug 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
81 Cnr Drummond & Mdantsane Access Road - Reeston - East London - 5200
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
16 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-162614
Mayibuye transport corporation (mtc) seeks to lease secure, functional head office accommodation in east london’s buffalo city metropolitan municipality for its executive team and support staff. The contract spans an initial 3-year term with a renewal option up to 5 years, targeting suppliers who can provide compliant, well-located office space with mandatory building certifications.
Date & Time
Friday, 07 August 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
81 Cnr Drummond & Mdantsane Access Road - Reeston - East London - 5200
16 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
07 Aug
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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BID DOCUMENT-OFFICE SPACE ACCOMODATION-.pdf
Mayibuye Transport Corporation (MTC) is requesting proposals for the provision of head office accommodation in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (East London area) for an initial period of 3 years (36 months) with a renewal option up to 5 years (60 months). The tender aims to secure suitable, secure, and functional office space for executive management and support staff, addressing current space constraints at existing depots.
Median Estimate
R 4 144 217
Range
Based on 3 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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Description
Source: BID DOCUMENT-OFFICE SPACE ACCOMODATION-.pdfMayibuye Transport Corporation (MTC) requires suitable, secure, and functional head office accommodation for executive management and support staff. The contract is for an initial period of 3 years (36 months) with a renewal option up to 5 years (60 months). The head office previously moved from Beacon Bay, and current space at Zwelitsha and Reeston Depots is inadequate. The new accommodation must address the lack of space for executives and support staff.
Important Dates
Source: BID DOCUMENT-OFFICE SPACE ACCOMODATION-.pdf (RFQ)Closing date and time: 07 August 2026 at 11:00. No briefing session will be held.
Briefing Session
Source: BID DOCUMENT-OFFICE SPACE ACCOMODATION-.pdf (RFQ)No briefing session will be held for this bid.
Contact Information
Source: BID DOCUMENT-OFFICE SPACE ACCOMODATION-.pdf (RFQ)SCM Enquiries: Mr A.Manciya, Phone: 079 261 3469 or 043 051 7900, Email: [email protected]. Technical Enquiries: Mr B.Petse, Phone: 063 699 3199 or 043 051 7900, Email: [email protected]. Submission Email: [email protected]. Physical Address: 11 Surrey Road, Vincent, East London, 5247 or 81 CNR Drummond Road & Mdantsane Access, Reeston North, East London, 5200.
Submission Guidelines
Source: BID DOCUMENT-OFFICE SPACE ACCOMODATION-.pdf (RFQ)Submit bids electronically to [email protected] by 07 August 2026 at 11:00. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 9) and not re-typed. The successful bidder must sign a written contract form (SBD7). Failure to comply with submission requirements may disqualify the bid. This bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, and the General Conditions of Contract (GCC).
Returnable Documents
Source: BID DOCUMENT-OFFICE SPACE ACCOMODATION-.pdf (RFQ)BID RESPONSE DOCUMENTS Please email your submission to [email protected]. 1. BID SUBMISSION: 1.1. BIDS MUST BE EMAILED TO [email protected] BY, 07 AUGUST 2026 11:00. LATE BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR CONSIDERATION. 1.2. ALL BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON THE OFFICIAL FORMS PROVIDED (NOT TO BE RE-TYPED) OR IN THE MANNER PRESCRIBED IN THE BID DOCUMENT. 1.4. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FILL IN AND SIGN A WRITTEN CONTRACT FORM (SBD7). SBD Forms, duly completed and signed Signed and completed SBD forms (requirements 1 to 5) 2. Signed MTC SBD 4 Form 3. Signed MTC SBD 6.1 Form 5. Signed MTC SBD 9 Form. Proof of ownership, management Title deed, lease agreement or agreement, power of attorney or any relevant legal agreement. Approved municipal building plans indicating the gross lettable area and dimensions of the proposed accommodation. Certified ID Copies of all directors of the company, CSD Report, Certified copies of company registration document. Bidders must submit a separate pricing schedule as per the pricing schedule provided. SBD 3.1 PRICING SCHEDULE FIRM PRICES (PURCHASES) NOTE: ONLY FIRM PRICES WILL BE ACCEPTED. NON-FIRM PRICES (INCLUDING PRICES SUBJECT TO RATES OF EXCHANGE VARIATIONS) WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. SBD 4, SBD 6.1 PREFERENCE POINTS CLAIM FORM.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: BID DOCUMENT-OFFICE SPACE ACCOMODATION-.pdf (RFQ)General
Specific
Exclusions
Technical Specifications
Source: BID DOCUMENT-OFFICE SPACE ACCOMODATION-.pdf (RFQ)Scope: Provision of head office accommodation for an initial period of 3 years (36 months) with a renewal option up to 5 years (60 months). Requirements: Suitable, secure, and functional office space for executive management and support staff. Location: Must be within Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, East London area. Preferred suburbs include Quigney, Southernwood, Berea, Stirling, Beacon Bay, Vincent, Nahoon, Sunnyridge. Building Compliance: Fire safety certificates, occupancy certificate (local municipality), and electrical compliance certificate (COC) are mandatory. Fit-out costs and partitioning will be negotiated with the successful bidder based on MTC requirements.
Pricing Schedule
Source: BID DOCUMENT-OFFICE SPACE ACCOMODATION-.pdfSubmit a separate pricing schedule (SBD 3.1) for firm prices only. Non-firm prices (e.g., subject to exchange rate variations) will not be considered. Include all applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, skills development levies) in the bid price. All delivery costs must be included. If different delivery points influence pricing, submit a separate schedule for each.
Financial Requirements
Source: BID DOCUMENT-OFFICE SPACE ACCOMODATION-.pdf (RFQ)Only firm prices will be accepted. Non-firm prices (e.g., subject to exchange rate variations) are not considered. Pricing must include all applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, skills development levies). Submit a separate pricing schedule (SBD 3.1) for each delivery point if applicable. All delivery costs must be included in the bid price.
Compliance Requirements
Source: BID DOCUMENT-OFFICE SPACE ACCOMODATION-.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory Requirements: Submit signed SBD Forms (1-5), SBD 4, SBD 6.1, and SBD 9. Provide approved municipal building plans, proof of ownership/management/legal authority to lease, and proof of address in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality. Consortia/Joint Ventures/Sub-contractors must each be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and submit combined B-BBEE certificates. Non-Mandatory Requirements: Certified ID copies of all directors, CSD report, and certified company registration documents. Tax Compliance: Submit Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number. Apply for TCS PIN via SARS e-filing (www.sars.gov.za). No bids accepted from state employees or entities with state-employed directors. Failure to comply with any requirements may invalidate the bid.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: BID DOCUMENT-OFFICE SPACE ACCOMODATION-.pdf (RFQ)Consortia/Joint Ventures/Sub-contractors must each be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), and their tax compliance status will be verified. Combined B-BBEE certificates must be submitted in the name of the Consortia/Joint Venture. Specific goals for preference points include: 100% Black ownership (6 points), 51%-99% Black ownership (4 points), Women Equity ownership (100%:5, 30%-99%:3), Youth Equity ownership (100%:5, 30%-99%:3), People with Disability (20%+:2), and Locality within Eastern Cape (2 points).
Health & Safety
Source: BID DOCUMENT-OFFICE SPACE ACCOMODATION-.pdfThe successful bidder must provide the following building compliance certificates for the premises: Fire safety related certificates, occupancy certificate issued by the local municipality, and electrical compliance certificate (COC).
Contractual Terms
Source: BID DOCUMENT-OFFICE SPACE ACCOMODATION-.pdfThe successful bidder must sign a written contract form (SBD7). The agreement includes the signed contract, conditions of tender, and specifications. The agreement period is initially 3 years (36 months) with a renewal option up to 5 years (60 months). Liabilities, dispute resolution, termination, indemnity, insurance, and warranties are governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC).
Special Conditions
Source: BID DOCUMENT-OFFICE SPACE ACCOMODATION-.pdf (RFQ)This bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, and the Preferential Procurement Regulations (2022), as well as the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). Mayibuye Transport Corporation reserves the right not to accept the lowest or any bid and may reject the whole or any part of the bid.
Requirements
Source: BID DOCUMENT-OFFICE SPACE ACCOMODATION-.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory Requirements: Signed SBD Forms (1-5), SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 9, approved municipal building plans, proof of ownership/management/legal authority to lease, and proof of address in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality. Consortia/Joint Ventures/Sub-contractors must each be registered on the CSD and submit combined B-BBEE certificates. Non-Mandatory Requirements: Certified ID copies of directors, CSD report, and certified company registration documents. Failure to comply may disqualify the bid.
Section
Source: BID DOCUMENT-OFFICE SPACE ACCOMODATION-.pdfEvaluation is conducted in 3 stages: Stage 1 (Compliance) with mandatory (Stage 1A) and non-mandatory (Stage 1B) requirements. Stage 2 (Functionality) requires a minimum of 60 points to advance. Stage 3 (Price and Specific Goals) uses the 80/20 preference point system (80 for price, 20 for specific goals). Functionality criteria: SAPOA grading (P:30, A:25, B:20, C:15), parking spaces (36+:30, 31-35:25, 26-30:20, 20-25:15), ICT readiness (fibre:5, server room:5, air conditioning:5), backup utilities (generator:15, UPS:5, water backup:5). Specific goals include B-BBEE ownership, women/youth equity, disability, and Eastern Cape locality.
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.
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Organization
Eastern Cape - Mayibuye Transport CorporationContact Person
Aviwe
Phone
+27 43 051 7900
[email protected]
Website
www.mtcec.co.za/
Address
Cnr Drummond &, 81 Mdantsane Access Rd, Reeston, East London, 5217, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
16 Jul 2026
AI status
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Contact
+27 43 051 7900www.mtcec.co.zaCnr Drummond &, 81 Mdantsane Access Rd, Reeston, East London, 5217, South Africa
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