Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Ratlou Local Municipality, R507 Setlagole/Delareyville Road, Next to Setlagole Community Library - Setlagole - Mafikeng - 2773
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
11 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-165493
Ratlou local municipality is procuring a service provider to service fire extinguishers across the municipality. Bidders must submit a completed mbd 9 certificate of independent bid determination with their quotation, and must be registered on the central supplier database with a valid tax clearance certificate.
Bidders must submit a completed MBD 9 Certificate of Independent Bid Determination, declaring that the bid was prepared independently and without collusion.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Bidders must hold a valid tax clearance certificate.
Bidders must not have abused the municipality's supply chain management system or committed any improper conduct.
Quotations must be submitted to Ratlou Local Municipality, Private Bag X209, Madibogo 2772, by 20 August 2026 at 11:00.
Enquiries may be directed to the Supply Chain Management department at (018) 330 7000/14.
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Ratlou Local Municipality, R507 Setlagole/Delareyville Road, Next to Setlagole Community Library - Setlagole - Mafikeng - 2773
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Source: MBD 1.pdf (TENDER)11 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
20 Aug
2026
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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.
MBD 4.pdf
Ratlou Local Municipality invites bids for the appointment of a service provider to service fire extinguishers within its area of jurisdiction. The tender is open to service providers capable of performing the required fire extinguisher servicing work.
MBD 1.pdf
Ratlou Local Municipality is appointing a service provider for the servicing of fire extinguishers. The bidder must submit a completed MBD1 form and comply with tax and procurement requirements.
RFQ - Fire Extinguishers.pdf
Ratlou Local Municipality seeks a service provider to service fire extinguishers across its facilities, including municipal offices, libraries, and telecentres in villages such as Setlagole, Madibogo, Disaneng, Makgobistadt, Tshidilamolomo, and Kraaipan. The contract is awarded under the 80/20 preferential procurement system, with price worth 80 points and specific goals (B-BBEE, youth, women ownership) worth 20 points.
MBD 7.2.pdf
Ratlou Local Municipality seeks to appoint a service provider for the servicing of fire extinguishers, covering inspection, maintenance, and refilling services across municipal facilities. The contract will be governed by the municipality's standard terms and conditions for service rendering.
MBD 8.pdf
Servicing of fire extinguishers for Ratlou Local Municipality, covering the supply chain management declaration form (MBD 8) that bidders must complete and submit with their bid.
MBD 9.pdf
Ratlou Local Municipality is appointing a service provider for the servicing of fire extinguishers within its area of jurisdiction. The tender is open to bidders who can deliver the required fire safety equipment maintenance services.
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The successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written contract form (MBD 7). Bid response documents may be deposited in the bid box situated at the street address provided. Bidders must complete the supplier information section, including VAT registration number, tax compliance status (TCS PIN or CSD number), and indicate if they are a foreign-based supplier or accredited representative. The total number of items offered and total bid price must be stated. Bidding procedure and technical information enquiries may be directed to the contact persons listed.
Contact Information
Source: MBD 1.pdf (TENDER){"name":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"department":"CONTACT PERSON","address":"UIRED TO FILL IN AND SIGN A WRITTEN CONTRACT FORM (MBD7)."}
Submission Guidelines
Source: MBD 1.pdf (TENDER)Bids must be submitted on the official MBD 1 form, not re-typed, and delivered to the bid box at the specified street address before the closing time. Late bids will not be considered. The successful bidder must sign the written contract form (MBD 7). Bidders must provide a SARS TCS PIN or CSD number, and foreign suppliers must complete the pre-award questionnaire in Part B:3. Failure to provide required particulars may render the bid invalid.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: MBD 1.pdf (TENDER)The bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and its regulations. No specific evaluation split or minimum scores are stated in the document.
Technical Specifications
Source: MBD 1.pdf (TENDER)The scope is the servicing of fire extinguishers for Ratlou Local Municipality. No further technical details are provided in the document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: MBD 1.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must be tax compliant and provide a SARS TCS PIN or CSD number. Foreign suppliers must complete the pre-award questionnaire. Bids from persons in the service of the state will not be considered. The successful bidder must sign the contract form (MBD 7).
Contact Information
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Submission Guidelines
Source: MBD 4.pdf (TENDER)Returnable documents: MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) must be completed and submitted with the bid. Bids from persons in the service of the state will not be accepted.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: MBD 4.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must complete and submit the MBD 4 Declaration of Interest form, disclosing any kinship or relationship with persons in the service of the state, and providing full details of directors, trustees, shareholders, and their state employment status. Bids from persons in the service of the state will not be accepted.
Technical Specifications
Source: MBD 4.pdf (TENDER)RATLOU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (i) any municipal council;
Description
Source: RFQ - Fire Extinguishers.pdf (RFQ)The municipality seeks a service provider to service fire extinguishers at the main municipal office and facilities across Ratlou LM. Quotations must include travelling costs, determined from the main offices in Setlagole Village as starting point, and delivery charges. A separate quotation on company letterhead is required.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ - Fire Extinguishers.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 20 August 2026 at 11h00. Briefing session: N/A.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ - Fire Extinguishers.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries: Mr Mogomotsi Mongale, email [email protected], phone 018 330 7000 / 066 487 0947.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ - Fire Extinguishers.pdf (RFQ)Submit a formal written price quotation to the tender box at Ratlou Local Municipal Offices, Setlagole Village (accessible 24/7). Quotations must be on company letterhead. Include MBD 1, 4, 6.1, 8 and 9, obtainable from Office #45 at the Municipal Offices or the municipal website. Also submit: proof of CSD registration, certified B-BBEE certificate (original or certified, not older than 3 months), CIDB 1SF or higher, recent municipal services payment statement for the company and all directors, proof of company address (lease agreement or affidavit if operating from home), and proof of residence for all directors. No copies of certified copies accepted. Failure to comply may invalidate the offer.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ - Fire Extinguishers.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation proceeds in phases: returnable documents, functionality, then price and preference points. 80/20 Preferential Points System applies (80 points price, 20 points specific goals). Functionality threshold: bidders must score at least 70% to be considered responsive. Functionality scoring: Confirmation letters of similar work (35 points): 4+ letters = 35, 3 = 30, 2 = 20, 1 = 10, none = 0. Purchase orders not accepted. Locality (15 points): within Ratlou LM = 15, within Ngaka Modiri Molema = 10, within North West = 5, outside province = 0. SAQCC registration of key personnel (Technician) (50 points): certified SAQCC Fire Certificate = 50, none = 0. Specific goals: B-BBEE Level 1-2 = 14 points (CSD report or original/certified B-BBEE certificate); 50%+ youth-owned = 3 points (CSD report); 50%+ women-owned = 3 points (CSD report).
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ - Fire Extinguishers.pdf (RFQ)Service fire extinguishers at the main municipal office and facilities across Ratlou LM. Quotation must include travelling costs, determined from Ratlou Local Municipality Main Offices in Setlagole Village as starting point. Prices must include delivery charges; goods delivered to facilities. Quantities by facility: Main Municipal Office: 9 x 2kg DCP, 39 x 2.5kg DCP, 6 x 4.5kg DCP, 19 x 5kg DCP, 4 x 9kg DCP, 4 x 2kg CO2, 4 x 5kg Safe File; Madibogo-Pan Library: 3 x 2.5kg DCP, 3 x 5kg DCP, 6 x 5kg Safe File; Setlagole Library: 2 x 2.5kg DCP, 2 x 5kg DCP; Mareetsane Library: 4 x 2.5kg DCP, 1 x 5kg DCP; Disaneng Library: 2 x 2.5kg DCP, 2 x 5kg DCP, 1 x 5kg Safe File; Makgobistadt Library: 3 x 2.5kg DCP, 3 x 5kg DCP, 1 x 5kg Safe File; Tshidilamolomo Library: 1 x 2kg DCP, 3 x 2.5kg DCP, 2 x 5kg DCP, 1 x 5kg Safe File; Setlagole Telecentre: 3 x 2.5kg DCP, 3 x 5kg DCP, 1 x 5kg Safe File; Kraaipan Skill Centre: 5 x 2.5kg DCP, 3 x 5kg DCP, 1 x 5kg Safe File; Tshidilamolomo Skill Centre: 5 x 2.5kg DCP, 5 x 5kg DCP, 1 x 2kg CO2, 1 x 5kg Safe File; Thusong Centre: 24 x 2.5kg DCP, 3 x 4.5kg DCP, 9 x 5kg DCP, 4 x 2kg CO2, 2 x 5kg Safe File. Totals: 5 x 2kg DCP, 9 x 2.5kg DCP, 87 x 4.5kg DCP, 11 x 5kg DCP, 39 x 9kg DCP, 26 x 2kg CO2, 16 x 5kg Safe File. Abbreviations: CO2 = Carbon Dioxide, DCP = Dry Chemical Powder.
Quality Management
Source: RFQ - Fire Extinguishers.pdf (RFQ)Key personnel (Technician) must be registered with SAQCC; a certified copy of the SAQCC Fire Certificate is required for functionality points.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ - Fire Extinguishers.pdf (RFQ)Quoted prices must be inclusive of VAT (if registered) and valid for 45 days. The quotation must be within R30 000 and R300 000 including VAT. Travelling costs must be included, calculated from Ratlou LM Main Offices in Setlagole Village.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ - Fire Extinguishers.pdf (RFQ)Quoted price must be valid for 45 days from date of offer. Prices must be inclusive of VAT (if registered). Quotation expected within a threshold of R30 000 and R300 000 including VAT. Travelling costs must be included and are calculated from Ratlou LM Main Offices in Setlagole Village.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ - Fire Extinguishers.pdf (RFQ)CSD registration: tax compliance status and business registration verified on CSD. B-BBEE: certified copy of B-BBEE certificate (original or certified, not older than 3 months). CIDB: 1SF or higher. Municipal services: recent statement proving payment of rates, taxes, water, etc. for company and all directors. Company address: recognisable proof or signed lease agreement; if director operates from home, original affidavit signed by Commissioner of Oaths. Proof of residence for all directors as per company registration certificate. Returnable forms: MBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), MBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past SCM Practices), MBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination).
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: RFQ - Fire Extinguishers.pdf (RFQ)Specific goals under the 80/20 system: B-BBEE Level 1-2 = 14 points (verified via CSD report or original/certified B-BBEE certificate); 50% or more youth-owned business = 3 points (CSD report); 50% or more women-owned business = 3 points (CSD report).
Requirements
Source: RFQ - Fire Extinguishers.pdf (RFQ)Service fire extinguishers at the main municipal office and facilities across Ratlou LM. Quotation must include travelling costs and delivery charges. Quantities per facility are specified in the specification table. A separate quotation on company letterhead is required.
Section
Source: RFQ - Fire Extinguishers.pdf (RFQ)Functionality scoring: Confirmation letters of similar work (35 points): 4+ letters = 35, 3 = 30, 2 = 20, 1 = 10, none = 0. Purchase orders not accepted. Locality (15 points): within Ratlou LM = 15, within Ngaka Modiri Molema = 10, within North West = 5, outside province = 0. SAQCC registration of key personnel (Technician) (50 points): certified SAQCC Fire Certificate = 50, none = 0. Bidders scoring below 70% on functionality are non-responsive and not evaluated further.
Submission Guidelines
Source: MBD 7.2.pdf (TENDER)Returnable documents: invitation to bid, proof of tax compliance status, pricing schedule(s), filled-in task directive/proposal, preference claim form, declaration of interest, declaration of bidder's past SCM practices, certificate of independent bid determination, special conditions of contract, and general conditions of contract. All must be completed and signed.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: MBD 7.2.pdf (TENDER)Preference points may be claimed under the Preferential Procurement Regulations. No specific scoring split or minimum thresholds are stated in the provided document.
Financial Requirements
Source: MBD 7.2.pdf (TENDER)The contract form includes a table for pricing, applicable taxes, completion date, and preference points claimed. Payment will be made within 30 days after receipt of an invoice.
Compliance Requirements
Source: MBD 7.2.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must provide proof of tax compliance status. The contract form requires a declaration of interest, declaration of bidder's past SCM practices, and certificate of independent bid determination.
Contractual Terms
Source: MBD 7.2.pdfThe contract form lists the bidding documents that form part of the agreement, including invitation to bid, proof of tax compliance, pricing schedules, task directive/proposal, preference claim form, declaration of interest, declaration of bidder's past SCM practices, certificate of independent bid determination, special conditions of contract, and general conditions of contract. The bidder confirms the correctness of the bid and that prices cover all obligations. The bidder accepts responsibility for proper execution of the contract and declares no collusive practices.
Contact Information
Source: MBD 8.pdf (TENDER)Department: Supply Chain Management. No named contact, email, phone, or address provided in the document.
Submission Guidelines
Source: MBD 8.pdf (TENDER)Returnable documents: MBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management Practices) must be completed, signed, and submitted with the bid. The declaration covers restrictions, convictions, arrears, and contract terminations; false declarations may lead to action.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: MBD 8.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must complete and submit the MBD 8 declaration form, declaring any past supply chain management practices, including any restrictions, convictions, or arrears with the municipality.
Technical Specifications
Source: MBD 8.pdf (TENDER)Supply chain
Management practices
1 This Municipal Bidding Document must form part of all bids invited.
2 It serves as a declaration to be used by municipalities and municipal entities in
ensuring that when goods
Compliance Requirements
Source: MBD 8.pdf (TENDER)MBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management Practices): bidders must declare if they or any directors are listed on the National Treasury's Database of Restricted Suppliers, the Register for Tender Defaulters, have been convicted of fraud or corruption in the past five years, owe municipal rates or taxes in arrears for more than three months, or had a contract terminated for failure to perform in the past five years.
Contact Information
Source: MBD 9.pdf (TENDER)Ratlou Local Municipality, Private Bag X209, Madibogo 2772. Tel: (018) 330 7000/14. Fax: (018) 330 7047. Contact department: Supply Chain Management.
Submission Guidelines
Source: MBD 9.pdf (TENDER)Returnable documents: MBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination) must be completed and submitted with the bid. The certificate declares that the bid was prepared independently, without collusion or consultation with competitors, and that the signatory is authorized to bind the bidder. A false or incomplete certificate will disqualify the bid.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: MBD 9.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must not have abused the municipality's supply chain management system or committed any improper conduct. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have a valid tax clearance certificate, as required by municipal supply chain regulations.
Technical Specifications
Source: MBD 9.pdf (TENDER)Supply Regulation 38 (1) prescribes that a supply chain management policy must
provide measures for the combating of abuse of the supply chain management system, and must
enable the accounting officer, among others, to:
a. take all reasonable steps to prevent such abuse;
b. reject the bid of any bidder if that bidder or any of its directors has abu
Compliance Requirements
Source: MBD 9.pdf (TENDER)MBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination) must be completed and submitted with the bid. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have a valid tax clearance certificate.
Contractual Terms
Source: MBD 9.pdfThe municipality may reject a bid if the bidder or any of its directors has abused the supply chain management system or committed improper conduct. The municipality may cancel a contract if the bidder committed corrupt or fraudulent acts during bidding or execution.
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Ratlou Local Municipality, R507 Setlagole/Delareyville Road, Next to Setlagole Community Library - Setlagole - Mafikeng - 2773
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