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.
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
58 Chris Hani Drive - Bela Bela - Bela Bela - 0480
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
05 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158169
Bela bela local municipality invites bids to establish a panel of five service providers for the supply and delivery of transformers, mini substations, switchgear, tools, and associated electrical equipment on an as-needed basis over 36 months. This tender targets suppliers capable of meeting technical and compliance requirements under south african procurement policies.
Description
Source: 2026-374_Bela Bela LM_31x5.pdfPanel of five (5) service providers for supply and delivery of transformers, mini substations, switchgear, tools, and associated electrical equipment as and when required for a period of 36 months.
Service provider who has capacity to execute the project
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
58 Chris Hani Drive - Bela Bela - Bela Bela - 0480
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2026-374_Bela Bela LM_31x5.pdf
Bela Bela Local Municipality invites bids for the establishment of a panel of five service providers to supply and deliver transformers, mini substations, switchgear, tools, and associated electrical equipment over a 36-month period. The tender closes on 17 July 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC).
Date & Time
Friday, 17 July 2026 - 12:00
Venue
null
05 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
17 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
R 3 600 000
Range
Based on General government tender averages. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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Explore Our BlogImportant Dates
Source: 2026-374_Bela Bela LM_31x5.pdf (TENDER)Closing date for this tender: 17 July 2026 at 12:00pm. Compulsory briefing session (if applicable): Not required for this tender. Other tenders in the document list briefings on 15 June 2026, 19 June 2026, or 26 June 2026 at 10:00am, Venue: Old Clinic, Behind Goals Municipal Offices, 59 Chris Hani Drive, Bela-Bela.
Briefing Session
Source: 2026-374_Bela Bela LM_31x5.pdf (TENDER)No compulsory briefing session for this tender. Other tenders list briefings on 15 June 2026 or 19 June 2026 at 10:00am, Venue: Old Clinic, Behind Goals Municipal Offices, 59 Chris Hani Drive, Bela-Bela.
Contact Information
Source: 2026-374_Bela Bela LM_31x5.pdf (TENDER)Primary SCM contact: Ms. K.J Makgobela, Tel: (014) 736 8082, Email: [email protected]. Tender-specific contact: Mr. T Kotsokoane, Tel: 014 736 8000, Email: [email protected]. Submission address: Records Office, Room F58, 59 Chris Hani Drive, Bela-Bela, 0480. Postal address: Private Bag X 1609, Bela Bela, 0480.
Submission Guidelines
Source: 2026-374_Bela Bela LM_31x5.pdf (TENDER)Submit bids in the Tender Box at Records Office, Room F58, 59 Chris Hani Drive, Bela-Bela, 0480. Documents are available from Records Offices, 1st floor, Room F58, same address. The Municipality reserves the right to negotiate further conditions with the successful bidder and may choose not to appoint.
Returnable Documents
Source: 2026-374_Bela Bela LM_31x5.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation Criteria
Source: 2026-374_Bela Bela LM_31x5.pdf (TENDER)General
Suitably qualified service providers (no specific CIDB grading required for this tender)
Bbbee
Preferential points will be awarded based on ownership demographics (Youth, Women, Black, Disability)
Legal
Must be a registered entity capable of supplying electrical equipment
Technical
No explicit technical specifications listed in the provided document, but suppliers must be capable of delivering transformers, mini substations, switchgear, tools, and associated electrical equipment
Technical Specifications
Source: 2026-374_Bela Bela LM_31x5.pdf (TENDER)Supply and delivery of transformers, mini substations, switchgear, tools, and associated electrical equipment as and when required over a 36-month period. This is a panel tender for five (5) service providers.
Pricing Schedule
Source: 2026-374_Bela Bela LM_31x5.pdf (TENDER)Bid document fee: R450.00 (non-refundable). No CIDB grading requirement. Pricing must be submitted as per the tender document.
Financial Requirements
Source: 2026-374_Bela Bela LM_31x5.pdf (TENDER)Bid document fee: R450.00 (non-refundable). No CIDB grading requirement specified for this tender. Pricing must be submitted as per the tender document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 2026-374_Bela Bela LM_31x5.pdf (TENDER)Compliance with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (Act No. 5 of 2000) and Bela Bela Local Municipality Supply Chain Policy. B-BBEE status will be evaluated under the 80/20 Preferential Point System, with points allocated for Youth, Gender, Race, and Disability ownership as per the prescribed table.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: 2026-374_Bela Bela LM_31x5.pdf (TENDER)B-BBEE compliance evaluated under the 80/20 Preferential Point System as per the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (Act No. 5 of 2000). Points allocated for Youth, Gender, Race, and Disability ownership.
Contractual Terms
Source: 2026-374_Bela Bela LM_31x5.pdfContract duration: 36 months. The Municipality reserves the right to negotiate further conditions with the successful bidder and may choose not to appoint.
Special Conditions
Source: 2026-374_Bela Bela LM_31x5.pdf (TENDER)The Municipality reserves the right to negotiate further conditions and requirements with the successful bidder in compliance with Municipal Supply Chain Management Regulations and may choose not to appoint.
Section
Source: 2026-374_Bela Bela LM_31x5.pdfEvaluation under 80/20 Preferential Point System. Categories: Youth, Gender, Race, Disability. Points: 100% ownership = 5, >51% = 3, >0% and <51% = 1, 0% = 0. Maximum 5 points per category.
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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)
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.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 4 of 2006
Relevant to electricity, generation, transmission, distribution and energy-service procurement.
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Act 107 of 1998
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
Bela Bela Local MunicipalityContact Person
Mr. M. Mojela
Phone
014-736-8000
[email protected]
Address
58 Chris Hani Drive - Bela Bela - Bela Bela - 0480
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
05 Jun 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
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Act 28 of 2002
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Act 40 of 2004
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