ICT infrastructure maintenance, support, and professional services tender for ndwedwe local municipality (36 months)

No compulsory briefing session is scheduled for this tender. Bid document reservation: Email [email protected] between 4 June 2026 and 10 June 2026 to reserve the bid document.

Technical enquiries: Ms Granny Mthembu (032 532 5114), Mr Sanele Mthembu (032 532 5052), Mr Chris Khoza (032 532 5000). SCM enquiries: Ms Mati Shangase (032 532 5015), Busiswa Msomi (032 532 5051 or [email protected]). Bid document reservations: [email protected]. Submission address: Ndwedwe Municipal offices, Lot 47-48, Road P100, Ndwedwe.

Submit bids in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the project name ('Re-advertisement of ICT infrastructure maintenance, support and professional services') and bid number (NDWB 09/26/27). Deposit the envelope in the bid box at Ndwedwe Municipal offices, Lot 47-48, Road P100, Ndwedwe. Bids will be opened in public. Late bids or submissions via post, facsimile, or email will not be accepted under any circumstances. Bids must remain valid for 120 days from the closing date. The municipality reserves the right to reject any or all bids, in whole or in part, without providing reasons.

Bid submission: Sealed envelope marked with project name ('Re-advertisement of ICT infrastructure maintenance, support and professional services') and bid number (NDWB 09/26/27). Deposit in the bid box at Ndwedwe Municipal offices, Lot 47-48, Road P100, Ndwedwe.

Evaluation proceeds in three stages: 1) Compliance (mandatory documents), 2) Functionality (minimum passing score: 85 points), 3) Price and Preference. The Preferential Procurement Framework Act (Act 80/20) applies, using the 80/20 preference points system per the 2022 Procurement Regulations. Specific goals for this tender: Company operating within iLembe District (10 points) or KwaZulu-Natal province (5 points). Company 60% owned by black South African women (5 points). Company 100% owned by black South African youth or person with disability (5 points). Proof required: Original confirmation letter from landlord, municipal utility bill (dated within last 3 months), locality letter from traditional authority (certified, last 3 months), CIPC/CSD/B-BBEE certificate, or sworn affidavit. Note: Failure to submit proof for specific goals does not disqualify the bid but results in zero points for those goals.

Scope: Provision of ICT infrastructure maintenance, support, and professional services for a period of 36 months. Detailed deliverables, service levels, and technical standards are not explicitly provided in the extracted document. Bidders must refer to the full bid document for comprehensive technical specifications.

Bid document fee: R1,000.00 (non-refundable). Pay to Ndwedwe Local Municipality, Nedbank, Account Number: 119 744 1085, Branch: Zululand Business Banking, Branch Code: 198765. Proof of payment must reference bid number (NDWB 09/26/27) and company name.

Bid document fee: R1,000.00 (non-refundable). Payment must be made to Ndwedwe Local Municipality, Nedbank, Account Name: Ndwedwe Local Municipality, Account Number: 119 744 1085, Branch: Zululand Business Banking, Branch Code: 198765, Account Type: Cheque. Proof of payment must include the bid number (NDWB 09/26/27) and company name as reference. Pricing format, payment terms, bonds, and guarantees are not explicitly detailed in the provided document.

Mandatory: Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). B-BBEE compliance: Points awarded for specific goals (see evaluationCriteria). Required documents: CIPC registration, CSD registration, B-BBEE certificate, or sworn affidavit for ownership claims. Locality proof: Original confirmation letter from landlord, municipal utility bill (last 3 months), or certified locality letter from traditional authority (last 3 months), matching CSD/CIPC documents. For disability/youth claims: Original or certified doctor’s note. Only CSD-registered bidders will be considered.

B-BBEE points are awarded for specific goals: Company operating within iLembe District (10 points) or KwaZulu-Natal (5 points). Company 60% owned by black South African women (5 points). Company 100% owned by black South African youth or person with disability (5 points). Proof required: CIPC, CSD, B-BBEE certificate, or sworn affidavit. Locality proof must correspond with CSD/CIPC documents and not be older than 3 months.

Bids must remain valid for 120 days from the closing date. The municipality reserves the right to reject any or all bids, in whole or in part, without providing reasons. Late bids or submissions via post, fax, or email will not be considered.

Only bidders registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) will be considered. Mandatory documents: CSD registration, CIPC registration, B-BBEE certificate (or sworn affidavit for ownership claims), and locality proof (landlord confirmation, utility bill, or traditional authority letter).

Evaluation stages: Compliance (mandatory documents), Functionality (minimum 85 points to pass), Price and Preference (80/20 system per PPFA 2022). Specific goals: Points awarded for locality (iLembe District or KwaZulu-Natal), ownership (black South African women, youth, or disability). Failure to submit proof for specific goals forfeits points but does not disqualify the bid.