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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
101 Marsh Street - Mossel Bay municipality - Mossel Bay - 6500
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
16 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-174247
Mossel bay municipality invites tenders for the provision of commercial banking services for a five-year period commencing on 1 july 2027 or the nearest practical date determined by the chief financial officer. The contract is open only to local banks registered in terms of the banks act and is subject to approval of a section 33 process. Bidders must attend a compulsory online briefing on 2 november 2026 and score at least 80 out of 100 in pre-evaluation before bids are assessed on the 80/20 or 90/10 preference points system.
Eligibility: bidder must be a local bank registered in terms of the Banks Act.
Compulsory briefing: online Microsoft Teams briefing at 12h00 on Monday, 2 November 2026; RSVP with company name, email address, cell phone number and contact person to [email protected] by 09h00 on 2 November 2026; only bidders that RSVP receive the meeting invitation.
Pre-evaluation threshold: score at least 80 out of 100 across transactional banking (39 points), implementation plan and time scales (7 points), operational efficiency and user friendliness (39 points), and corporate structure and strength of bidder (15 points); bids below 80 are not responsive.
CSD registration: register on the Central Supplier Database without delay; the municipality may refuse to award the tender to unregistered bidders.
Submission: place the sealed envelope, endorsed with the tender number, title and closing date, in the tender box at the Entrance of Mossel Bay Town Hall, 101 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay, by 12h00 on Friday, 18 December 2026; late, emailed or faxed tenders are not accepted.
Evaluation: responsive bids are scored on the 80/20 or 90/10 preference points system, with up to 20 or 10 specific-goal points split equally between B-BBEE scorecard and locality.
Contract period and validity: five-year contract from 1 July 2027 or the nearest practical date determined by the Chief Financial Officer; bids remain valid for 120 days after closing; tender documents cost R280.00 per set, non-refundable, or are free from www.mosselbay.gov.za.
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Date & Time
Friday, 18 December 2026 - 12:00
Venue
A compulsory online briefing meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
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101 Marsh Street - Mossel Bay municipality - Mossel Bay - 6500
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Description
Source: 31-2026-2027 Tender Document.pdf16 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
18 Dec
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)
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31-2026-2027 ADVERT.pdf
Provision of commercial banking services to Mossel Bay Municipality for a five-year period commencing 1 July 2027, subject to section 33 approval. The tender is open to local banks registered under the Banks Act and includes a compulsory online briefing and pre-qualification evaluation.
31-2026-2027 Tender Document.pdf
Provision of commercial banking services to the Mossel Bay Municipality for a five-year term commencing 1 July 2027, subject to section 33 approval. The tender is open to local banks registered under the Banks Act and includes a compulsory online briefing, pre-qualification evaluation, and preference point scoring.
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Mossel Bay Municipality invites tenders from banks registered under the Banks Act for provision of commercial banking services for a 5-year period from 1 July 2027 (or nearest practical date per CFO). Tender subject to Section 33 process approval. Tender reference: TDR31/2026/2027.
Important Dates
Source: 31-2026-2027 Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 18 December 2026 at 12h00
Compulsory online briefing: 2 November 2026 at 12h00 via Microsoft Teams
Briefing registration deadline: 2 November 2026 at 09h00 (email details to [email protected])
Questions deadline: 18 November 2026 at 14h00 (email to [email protected])
Contract start: 1 July 2027 or nearest practical date as determined by CFO
Contract period: 5 years
Bid validity: 120 days after closing date
Briefing Session
Source: 31-2026-2027 Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Compulsory online briefing via Microsoft Teams:
Questions deadline: 18 November 2026 at 14h00 to [email protected]
Minutes and Q&A published on www.mosselbay.gov.za
Contact Information
Source: 31-2026-2027 Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Technical enquiries:
Document/administrative enquiries:
Tender document collection:
Submission address:
Tender box, Entrance of Mossel Bay Town Hall, 101 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay
Municipal address:
Mossel Bay Municipality, PO Box 25, Mossel Bay, 6500
Submission Guidelines
Source: 31-2026-2027 Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: sealed envelope placed in tender box at Entrance of Mossel Bay Town Hall, 101 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay
Closing: 18 December 2026 at 12h00
Late, emailed, or faxed tenders will not be accepted
Tender documents must be original, fully completed, signed in black ink by authorised signatory, not retyped, with all material pages returned
Section 5 Declaration must be completed and signed
Returnable forms (each one line):
Disqualification risks: unsigned/omitted forms, retyped documents, missing material pages, unauthorised alterations, late submission, non-attendance at compulsory briefing
Returnable Documents
Source: 31-2026-2027 Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed, submitted):
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 31-2026-2027 Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Two-stage evaluation:
Stage 1 – Pre-evaluation (functionality): minimum qualifying score 80/100
Weights:
Bids scoring below 80 are non-responsive
Stage 2 – Preference points system: 80/20 or 90/10
Specific goals allocation: maximum 20 points (80/20) or 10 points (90/10)
Locality points table:
80/20 system: Western Cape 10, Mossel Bay 6, Garden Route 4
90/10 system: Western Cape 5, Mossel Bay 3, Garden Route 2
Only fully operational business premises qualify; vacant erven, storage units, postal addresses excluded
Technical Specifications
Source: 31-2026-2027 Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Provision of commercial banking services for 5 years from 1 July 2027
Bidder must be a bank registered under the Banks Act
Service categories:
Key performance indicators:
Cash collection points: Mossel Bay head office, Great Brak River, Traffic Department, D'Almeida, KwaNonqaba, Herbertsdale
Methodology
Source: 31-2026-2027 Tender Document.pdfThree solution areas required:
Cash collection at: Mossel Bay head office, Great Brak River, Traffic Dept, D'Almeida, KwaNonqaba, Herbertsdale
Quality Management
Source: 31-2026-2027 Tender Document.pdfKey performance indicators:
GCC inspection/test provisions:
Warranty: 12 months post-delivery/acceptance or 18 months post-shipment
Defect remedy: supplier repairs/replaces at no cost within specified period
Purchaser may remedy at supplier risk/expense if supplier fails
Pricing Schedule
Source: 31-2026-2027 Tender Document.pdfPricing schedule in Section 2.2
Tender amount (VAT inclusive) completed by bidder
Unit tariff basis: contract on schedule tariffs; invoices on actual quantities at these tariffs
All items must be costed; incomplete schedule risks non-responsive finding
Evaluated under 80/20 or 90/10 preference points system
No further pricing structure details extracted
Financial Requirements
Source: 31-2026-2027 Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Pricing: unit tariffs as per completed pricing schedule (Section 2.2); actual invoices based on these tariffs and actual quantities
Tender amount (VAT included) must be completed by bidder
Pricing schedule must be complete – all items costed; incomplete schedule may render tender non-responsive
Performance security: within 30 days of contract award notification, successful bidder must furnish performance security of amount specified in SCC (form: bank guarantee/irrevocable letter of credit from reputable bank, or cashier's/certified cheque)
Payment terms: supplier submits invoice with delivery note; payment within 30 days of invoice submission; payment in Rand
Price stability: prices fixed for contract duration except authorised adjustments or bid validity extension
Variation orders: up to 15% of contract value without price escalation
Penalties: prime interest rate per day of delay on delayed goods/services
No bid security/bond amount specified in extracted text
No retention percentage specified
No turnover/financial capacity thresholds specified
Compliance Requirements
Source: 31-2026-2027 Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory eligibility:
Lease agreement showing rental includes rates/taxes, or
Affidavits: bidder/directors own no property + property owner affidavit confirming no liability
If outside SA: company affidavit
EME (≤R10m revenue): sworn affidavit
QSE (≤R50m): applicable certificate or qualifying affidavit
R50m: valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited verification agency, or auditor/accounting officer, or IRBA-approved auditor)
Standard forms (compress to one line each):
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: 31-2026-2027 Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)B-BBEE evidence requirements:
R50m: valid B-BBEE certificate from SANAS-accredited verification agency, or auditor/accounting officer, or IRBA-approved registered auditor
Certificate requirements:
Preference points: 50% of specific goals points (10 of 20 under 80/20, 5 of 10 under 90/10) allocated per B-BBEE scorecard
Contract improvement: B-BBEE improvement/retention plan within 30 days of contract signature (not explicitly stated but standard practice)
Health & Safety
Source: 31-2026-2027 Tender Document.pdfCompulsory online briefing via Microsoft Teams:
Questions: submit to [email protected] by 18 November 2026 at 14h00
Minutes and Q&A published on www.mosselbay.gov.za
Letter of Good Standing from Compensation Commissioner:
No specific occupational health and safety requirements detailed in extracted text
Contractual Terms
Source: 31-2026-2027 Tender Document.pdfGCC from National Treasury applies; SCC prevails in conflict
Municipality rights: withdraw, re-advertise, reject any tender, accept part; not bound to lowest/highest-scoring
Validity: 120 days post-closing
Contract: Section 6 agreement + possible SLA
Subcontracting: whole contract prohibited; partial requires prior written consent
Language: English
Extension/expansion: negotiable with additional funds, subject to legislation
Stamp duties/legal costs: successful bidder liable
Wrong information: Municipality may recover costs/losses/damages
Past practices: rejection for SCM abuse, improper influence, improper rewards
No liability for bid preparation costs
Post-closure contact: writing only
Performance security: 30 days post-award, amount per SCC (bank guarantee/LC or certified cheque)
Inspections: supplier premises open; purchaser pays if compliant, supplier if non-compliant
Packing: prevent damage/deterioration
Delivery: per contract terms
Insurance: full coverage in convertible currency
Transport: all-inclusive unless specified
Incidental services: assembly, tools, manuals, maintenance, training as agreed
Spare parts: termination notification, blueprints if requested
Warranty: 12 months post-delivery/acceptance or 18 months post-shipment
Payment: 30 days post-invoice with delivery note, in Rand
Price variation: authorised adjustments only
Variation orders: ≤15% contract value, no escalation
Assignment: purchaser consent required
Subcontracts: written notification
Delays: prompt notification; purchaser may extend with/without penalties
Penalties: prime rate per day; termination possible
Termination for default: non-delivery/performance, corrupt/fraudulent practices; substitute procurement at supplier cost; restriction up to 10 years
Force majeure: events beyond supplier control
Requirements
Source: 31-2026-2027 Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory submission requirements:
Section
Source: 31-2026-2027 Tender Document.pdfTwo-stage evaluation:
Stage 1 – Functionality pre-evaluation (minimum 80/100):
Stage 2 – Preference points (80/20 or 90/10):
Locality points:
80/20: Western Cape 10, Mossel Bay 6, Garden Route 4
90/10: Western Cape 5, Mossel Bay 3, Garden Route 2
Only fully operational business premises qualify
Detailed functionality criteria include transactional banking requirements (deposit validation, payment channels, sweeping, statements, large transactions, security) and operational efficiency (individual debiting, timely statements, daily interest/charges, sweeping, electronic invoices, imaging, transmission messages, limit warnings, transfer reports, password prompts, transaction cancellation, rejection messages)
Description
Source: 31-2026-2027 ADVERT.pdfContract: provision of commercial banking services for five years, effective from 1 July 2027 or the nearest practical date as determined by the Chief Financial Officer. The tender is subject to approval of a section 33 process.
Important Dates
Source: 31-2026-2027 ADVERT.pdf (TENDER)Compulsory online briefing: 12h00 on Monday, 2 November 2026, via Microsoft Teams.
Briefing attendance RSVP: send company name, email address, cell phone number and contact person to [email protected] by 09h00 on 2 November 2026; only bidders that RSVP will be invited to the Teams meeting.
Clarification questions: submit by 14h00 on Wednesday, 18 November 2026 to [email protected].
Closing: 12h00 on Friday, 18 December 2026.
Contract commencement: 1 July 2027 or the nearest practical date as determined by the Chief Financial Officer, for a period of five years.
Briefing Session
Source: 31-2026-2027 ADVERT.pdf (TENDER)Compulsory online briefing: 12h00 on Monday, 2 November 2026 via Microsoft Teams. Bidders must send company name, email address, cell phone number and contact person to [email protected] by 09h00 on the day of the briefing; only bidders that RSVP will be invited to the Teams meeting. Questions must be submitted by 14h00 on Wednesday, 18 November 2026 to [email protected]. Minutes and questions and answers will be published at www.mosselbay.gov.za.
Contact Information
Source: 31-2026-2027 ADVERT.pdf (TENDER)Specifications enquiries: Mr Hennie le Roux, telephone (044) 606-5267, email [email protected].
Document completion enquiries: Ms Nicole Saunders, telephone (044) 606-5194, email [email protected].
Tender document purchase: Ms Nicole Saunders, telephone (044) 606-5194, email [email protected].
EFT banking details and reference number: [email protected].
Submission address: Tender box, Entrance of Mossel Bay Town Hall, 101 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay.
Payment address: Cashiers, Main Building, 101 Marsh Street, Lower Ground Floor (seaside), Mossel Bay.
Document collection address: Supply Chain Management Offices, 101 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay.
Submission Guidelines
Source: 31-2026-2027 ADVERT.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: hard copy only. Fully completed tender documents must be placed in a sealed envelope and deposited in the tender box at the Entrance of the Mossel Bay Town Hall, 101 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay.
Closing: 12h00 on Friday, 18 December 2026.
Envelope endorsement: endorse clearly with the tender number, title and closing date.
Document format: submit the original tender documents; tenders remain valid for 120 days after the closing date.
Late tenders, and tenders submitted by email or fax, will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Tender documents: R280.00 per set, non-refundable, from Ms Nicole Saunders (telephone (044) 606-5194, email [email protected]), or free of charge from www.mosselbay.gov.za.
Hard copy collection: payment must be made at the cashiers, Main Building, 101 Marsh Street, Lower Ground Floor (seaside), or by EFT (banking details and reference number from [email protected]); proof of payment is required when collecting from the Supply Chain Management Offices, 101 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 31-2026-2027 ADVERT.pdf (TENDER)Eligibility: open to local banks registered in terms of the Banks Act.
Pre-evaluation minimum score: 80 out of 100; bids scoring less than 80 are not responsive.
Pre-evaluation criteria and weights: transactional banking 39 points; implementation plan and time scales 7 points; operational efficiency and user friendliness 39 points; corporate structure and strength of bidder 15 points.
Responsive bids are evaluated on the 80/20 or 90/10 preference points system.
Specific goals: maximum 20 points under 80/20 or 10 points under 90/10; 50% of these points for B-BBEE scorecard and 50% for locality.
The municipality may withdraw the invitation, re-advertise, reject any tender or accept part of it, and is not bound to accept the lowest tender or the highest-scoring bid.
Technical Specifications
Source: 31-2026-2027 ADVERT.pdf (TENDER)Procurement: provision of commercial banking services to Mossel Bay Municipality.
Bidder type: local banks registered in terms of the Banks Act.
Contract period: five years.
Commencement: 1 July 2027 or the nearest practical date as determined by the Chief Financial Officer.
Procurement condition: subject to approval of a section 33 process.
Financial Requirements
Source: 31-2026-2027 ADVERT.pdf (TENDER)Tender document cost: R280.00 per set, non-refundable; free of charge from www.mosselbay.gov.za.
Bid validity: 120 days after the closing date.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 31-2026-2027 ADVERT.pdf (TENDER)Central Supplier Database: bidders not yet registered must register without delay; the municipality reserves the right not to award tenders to unregistered bidders.
B-BBEE: 50% of the specific-goal points (20 points under 80/20 or 10 points under 90/10) are allocated for B-BBEE scorecard.
Locality: 50% of the specific-goal points are allocated for locality.
Banking registration: bidders must be local banks registered in terms of the Banks Act.
Special Conditions
Source: 31-2026-2027 ADVERT.pdf (TENDER)The municipality reserves the right to withdraw the invitation, re-advertise, reject any tender or accept part of it. It does not bind itself to accepting the lowest tender or awarding to the bidder scoring the highest number of points.
Requirements
Source: 31-2026-2027 ADVERT.pdf (TENDER)Tender documents must be submitted as originals and remain valid for 120 days after the closing date. Bidders not yet registered on the Central Supplier Database must register without delay; the municipality reserves the right not to award tenders to unregistered bidders.
Section
Source: 31-2026-2027 ADVERT.pdfPre-qualification criteria apply. Pre-evaluation minimum score: 80 out of 100; bids below 80 are not responsive. Weights: transactional banking 39 points; implementation plan and time scales 7 points; operational efficiency and user friendliness 39 points; corporate structure and strength of bidder 15 points. Responsive bids are evaluated on the 80/20 or 90/10 preference points system; maximum 20 points under 80/20 or 10 points under 90/10 for specific goals, with 50% for B-BBEE scorecard and 50% for locality.
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
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These rules are linked to the type of public body issuing this tender.
Act 71 of 2008
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These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 38 of 2001
Relevant to financial services, audit, accounting, KYC and anti-money-laundering obligations.
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