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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
11 Recreation Street - ODM Roads Depot - Bredasdorp - 7280
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
03 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-176887
The overberg district municipality is procuring the supply and delivery of oil and grease (engine oil sae 15W-40, hydraulic oil, gear oil, and multi-purpose grease) to its assets and stores department in bredasdorp. The tender is a request for quotation with firm prices on the mbd 3.1 Schedule, VAT inclusive, delivery to bredasdorp included. Bidders must pass a functionality gate of at least 50 out of 65 points covering experience, quality of service references, and product quality via technical data sheets. The 80/20 preference points system applies, with two bidders identified for award. NO compulsory briefing or site meeting is scheduled. The single most consequential bidder consideration is the minimum 50/65 functionality score, because failure to meet IT means zero points and NO further evaluation.
Closing date and time: Friday, 20 November 2026 at 12:00 (12h00). Submission method: sealed envelope endorsed "Q17-2026: SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF OIL AND GREASE" deposited in the bid box at Overberg District Municipality, 26 Long Street, Bredasdorp, 7280. Returnable forms: MBD 1 Invitation to Bid, MBD 2 Tax Compliance Status, MBD 3.1 Pricing Schedule, MBD 4 Declaration of Interest, MBD 5 General Conditions of Contract, MBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim, MBD 6.1(a) Sworn Affidavit for B-BBEE Exempted Micro Enterprise, MBD 7.1 Contract Form, MBD 8 Declaration of Past Supply Chain Practices, MBD 9 Certificate of Independent Bid Determination, MBD 16 Key Performance Indicators, Authority to Sign / Board Resolution, CIPC registration documents, valid TCS PIN, SANAS-approved B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, municipal account statement (not older than 3 months) or lease agreement. Eligibility: CSD registration mandatory; valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN mandatory; B-BBEE verification certificate or sworn affidavit required to claim preference points; CIPC registration documents required; no sub-contracting between third parties allowed. Evaluation: minimum 50 out of 65 functionality points (experience 10, quality of service 20, product quality 35); 80/20 preference points system with 80 for price and 20 for B-BBEE goals; estimated quantities are for evaluation only. Technical specifications: engine oil SAE 15W-40 per API CK-4/CH-4/SJ and SABS 1516/1517, hydraulic oil grade 10W per SABS 1218, gear oil SAE 80W/90 per API GL5, multi-purpose grease EP2 NLGI-2 SABS CKS 300; all prices include delivery to Bredasdorp and VAT; current Technical Data Sheets required for each product at closing date; sufficient manpower to offload at depots. Disqualifying omissions: late submission, fax/email submission, correction fluid, missing pages, unsigned pages, municipal rates in arrears >3 months without settlement before closing, persons in service of the state, false declarations on MBD 4 or MBD 9.
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Date & Time
Friday, 20 November 2026 - 12:00
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11 Recreation Street - ODM Roads Depot - Bredasdorp - 7280
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Description
Source: Q17-2026_Bid Doc.pdf03 Nov
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
20 Nov
2026
Closing Date
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Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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Q17-2026_Bid Doc.pdf
Supply and delivery of oil and grease to the Overberg District Municipality's Assets and Stores department. The scope covers engine oil, hydraulic oil, gear oil and multi-purpose grease, delivered to Bredasdorp with prices inclusive of VAT and delivery. Award is made under the 80/20 preferential procurement system following a functionality assessment.
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The Overberg District Municipality invites quotations for the supply and delivery of oil and grease to its Assets and Stores department in Bredasdorp. The requirement covers four product categories: engine oil, hydraulic oil, gear oil, and multi-purpose grease, each with detailed technical specifications referencing API, SABS, NLGI and OEM standards. Prices must be firm, inclusive of delivery to Bredasdorp and VAT. Bidders must submit current Technical Data Sheets for each product. The contract will be awarded to two bidders (primary and backup) under an 80/20 preference points system, subject to a minimum functionality score of 50/65. No sub-contracting is permitted. The bid is a Request for Quotation (Q17-2026) with a closing date of 20 November 2026 at 12:00.
Important Dates
Source: Q17-2026_Bid Doc.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 20 November 2026
Closing time: 12:00 (12h00)
No compulsory briefing or site meeting (explicitly stated: "No site meeting").
Bid validity period: 90 days from closing date (until approximately 18 February 2027).
Contract signing: successful bidder must sign MBD 7.1 within 30 days of notification of award.
Contact Information
Source: Q17-2026_Bid Doc.pdf (TENDER)SCM enquiries:
Technical enquiries:
Submission address (bid box):
Overberg District Municipality
26 Long Street
Bredasdorp
7280
Service delivery address:
ODM Asset Management and Stores
Bredasdorp
Municipal Manager: R Bosman
Submission Guidelines
Source: Q17-2026_Bid Doc.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: sealed envelope endorsed "Q17-2026: SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF OIL AND GREASE" deposited in the bid box at Overberg District Municipality, 26 Long Street, Bredasdorp, 7280.
Closing: 20 November 2026 at 12:00 (12h00).
Late, faxed, or emailed bids will not be accepted.
Bids must be on the official forms provided; re-typing or alteration is not permitted.
The complete bid document must be returned; missing pages lead to disqualification.
Every page must be initialled by the authorised signatory (handwritten, not electronic).
Witnesses must sign where requested; failure may invalidate the bid.
Correction fluid (Tippex) on any page disqualifies the bid.
The checklist at the back of the document must be completed and adhered to.
Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted):
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Q17-2026_Bid Doc.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference points system: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (B-BBEE) per MBD 6.1 and Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022.
Two-stage evaluation:
Failure to submit proof yields zero points for that criterion.
Estimated quantities are for evaluation only, not actual order quantities.
Two bidders will be identified for award (primary and backup); the first bidder is liable for cost difference if the second is used.
Municipality reserves the right to accept more than one quotation and to award per line item.
No minimum qualifying score for price/preference stage is stated beyond the functionality gate.
Technical Specifications
Source: Q17-2026_Bid Doc.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Supply and delivery of oil and grease to Overberg District Municipality's Assets and Stores department in Bredasdorp.
Items and specifications:
All prices must include delivery to Bredasdorp and VAT.
Bidders must submit current Technical Data Sheets (TDS) for each product at closing date; failure yields zero functionality points.
Successful bidder must provide sufficient manpower to offload oils and grease at municipal depots.
No sub-contracting between third parties allowed (non-compliance).
Estimated quantities are for evaluation only; actual orders will be placed as needed.
Enquiries on specifications: Mr J Leonard ([email protected], 028 425 1157).
Pricing Schedule
Source: Q17-2026_Bid Doc.pdfPricing must be completed on the prescribed MBD 3.1 schedule; alternative formats are not accepted.
Estimated quantities for evaluation (not actual orders):
Unit prices must include delivery to Bredasdorp and VAT.
Total price per item = estimated quantity × unit price (incl. delivery & VAT).
All costs (transport, overheads, profit, risks) must be included in the unit price.
No upfront payments; payment after verification of goods per specifications.
Payment within 30 days of valid tax invoice.
Bid validity: 90 days from closing date.
Correction fluid disqualifies; corrections must be lined through and initialled.
Municipality may accept multiple quotations and award per line item.
Financial Requirements
Source: Q17-2026_Bid Doc.pdf (TENDER)Pricing format: Firm prices on the prescribed MBD 3.1 schedule; alternative schedules not accepted.
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR).
All prices must include all costs (transport, overheads, profit, risks, liabilities) and VAT.
No upfront payments; payment only after verification that goods meet specifications.
Payment terms: within 30 calendar days of receipt of valid tax invoice.
Bid validity: 90 days from closing date (20 November 2026).
Correction fluid (Tippex) disqualifies the bid; corrections must be lined through and initialled.
Estimated quantities in the pricing schedule are for evaluation only, not for bid pricing.
Municipality reserves right to accept multiple quotations and award per line item.
Successful bidder liable for stamp duties, legal costs, surety and retentions.
VAT invoices must comply with VAT Act 1991, show VAT clearly, and disclose municipality's VAT registration number (4610114409) for supplies exceeding R3,000.
No bid security, bond or guarantee percentage is specified in the extracted text.
No minimum turnover or financial capacity threshold is stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Q17-2026_Bid Doc.pdf (TENDER)Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration: mandatory; municipality cannot transact with unregistered suppliers.
Tax compliance: valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN from SARS must be submitted (or confirmed on municipality's record); compulsory MBD 2. Each consortium/joint venture partner must submit separate TCS PIN.
B-BBEE: original or certified copy of SANAS-approved B-BBEE verification certificate, or sworn affidavit for EME (annual revenue ≤ R10 million) or QSE (annual revenue ≤ R50 million), to claim preference points. Failure to comply yields zero preference points.
Business registration: copy of CIPC registration documents (certificate of incorporation) must accompany bid.
Municipal account: latest municipal account statement (not older than 3 months) or lease agreement, unless already on municipality's accredited supplier database.
Authority to sign: board resolution or equivalent authorisation for the signatory must be attached.
Municipal arrears: bidder or directors with municipal rates, taxes or charges in arrears >3 months to Overberg District Municipality or its entities, without settlement arrangement before closing, are disqualified.
Persons in service of the state: bids from such persons will not be considered.
CIDB registration: mentioned as "if applicable" (Section 49); this is a goods supply tender, so CIDB likely not required.
Local content: MBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content) appears in the index but no specific local content thresholds are detailed in the extracted text.
All returnable forms listed in submissionGuidelines must be completed and signed.
Health & Safety
Source: Q17-2026_Bid Doc.pdfNo specific occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, safety plans, or HSE compliance details are stated in the extracted document. The successful bidder must ensure sufficient manpower to offload oils and grease at depots, which implies a basic safety consideration for manual handling, but no formal safety plan or OHS Act compliance certificate is requested.
Contractual Terms
Source: Q17-2026_Bid Doc.pdfContract form: MBD 7.1 (Purchase of Goods/Works) to be signed by successful bidder within 30 days of award notification.
General Conditions of Contract (MBD 5) apply, plus any special conditions in the bid document.
Governing law: South African law.
Contract language: English.
Termination for default: municipality may terminate if supplier fails to deliver goods within specified periods, fails to perform any contractual obligation, or engages in corrupt/fraudulent practices. Municipality may procure substitute goods and recover excess costs from defaulting supplier. Restriction penalty up to 10 years from doing business with public sector may be imposed; supplier has 14 days to make representations.
Termination for insolvency: municipality may terminate without compensation if supplier becomes bankrupt or insolvent.
Dispute resolution: mutual consultation within 30 days; if unresolved, either party may give notice to commence mediation; failing mediation, matter may be referred to a South African court. Parties must continue performance during dispute resolution.
Notices: served by ordinary mail to address in bid or later notified address; deemed served on posting date.
Supplier responsible for all taxes, duties, licence fees on contracted goods.
No contract will be concluded with bidders whose tax matters are not in order or who have municipal arrears.
VAT: invoices must comply with VAT Act, show VAT amount, and disclose municipality's VAT registration number (4610114409) for supplies >R3,000.
Confidentiality: supplier may not disclose agreement, specifications, or municipality information without prior written consent; disclosure to employees only on need-to-know basis.
Inspection and audit: municipality may inspect supplier's records and appoint auditors.
Contract extension: may be extended if additional funds become available.
Past improper conduct (abuse of SCM system, influencing officials, offering rewards) may lead to bid rejection.
POPIA compliance: municipality undertakes lawful processing of personal information.
Section
Source: Q17-2026_Bid Doc.pdfFunctionality evaluation (gate 1): minimum 50/65 points.
Price/preference evaluation (gate 2): 80/20 system per PPPFA Regulations 2022. 80 points for price (lowest price gets 80, others pro-rata), 20 points for B-BBEE status level per MBD 6.1.
Two bidders selected for award (primary and backup). Municipality may award per line item and accept multiple quotations. Estimated quantities for evaluation only.
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Act 5 of 2000
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Act 12 of 2004
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
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