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Act 53 of 2003
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Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
310 Burger Street - Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - 3201
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
06 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-164872
This tender requires the classification of sludge at the jozini water treatment plant in kwazulu-natal, in accordance with nemwa (national environmental management: waste act). A compulsory briefing session will be held at the plant. Interested professional service providers with expertise in waste classification and environmental compliance should apply.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 20 August 2026 - 15:00
Venue
Jozini water treatment plant
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
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310 Burger Street - Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - 3201
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Important Dates
Source: RFQ JOZINI SLUDGE CLASSIFICATION AS PER NEMWA.pdf (RFQ)06 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
20 Aug
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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
RFQ JOZINI SLUDGE CLASSIFICATION AS PER NEMWA.pdf
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Contact Information
Source: RFQ JOZINI SLUDGE CLASSIFICATION AS PER NEMWA.pdf (RFQ){"name":null,"email":"[email protected]","phone":"035 902 1072","department":"Supply Chain Management","address":null}
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ JOZINI SLUDGE CLASSIFICATION AS PER NEMWA.pdf (RFQ)Returnable Documents: has with regard to this quote or any related quotations by completion of the Declaration of Interest
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ JOZINI SLUDGE CLASSIFICATION AS PER NEMWA.pdf (RFQ)The RFQ will be evaluated using a three (03) evaluation approach
9.1 First stage: Mandatory Requirements
9.3 Second Stage: Functionality
Functionality Criteria Description of requirements Maximum
possible score
scored: 2 Projects – 20 points
3 Projects – 30 points
4 Projects – 40 points
5 Projects – 50 points
6 Projects – 60 points
10 additional points for every year more than 6 years to a
maximum of 40 points
Leader Zoology or Biological Science or Ecology or Botany or score 100
Sciences or Zoology Diploma – 0 points
or Biological Science Degree – 20 points
or Ecology or Botany Honors – 35 points
or engineering) ≥Honors – 50 points
(Experience of the 1 Year – 20 points
project leader with 2 Years – 30 points
qualifications stated in 3 Years – 40 points
2.1) ≥4 Years – 50 points
Bidders from the second stage who have achieved 70 points or
more will be eligible to be evaluated on Price and Specific Goals
9.4 Third Stage: Price and Preference goals
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ JOZINI SLUDGE CLASSIFICATION AS PER NEMWA.pdf (RFQ)uMngeni-uThukela Water Environmental Services requires service provider that will do sludge
classification of Jozini WTW as per National Environmental Management: Waste Act (NEMWA).
site.
Description Indicative date for delivery
Jozini sludge classification as per NEMWA. 08/ 2026
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQ JOZINI SLUDGE CLASSIFICATION AS PER NEMWA.pdfpossible score
Reputation in the industry 1.1 Company’s proven work experience in sludge Max 100
classification of sludge types.
scored: 2 Projects – 20 points
3 Projects – 30 points
4 Projects – 40 points
5 Projects – 50 points
6 Projects – 60 points
10 additional points for every year more than 6 years to a
maximum of 40 points
Weighting= 40%
Qualification of Project 2.1 Qualifications of Project Leader in Natural Sciences or Max possible
Leader Zoology or Biological Science or Ecology or Botany or score 100
Form No: UW-RFQ-2
RFQ Number: Q27/059/BM VersionEffectiveNo:Date:3/2023Jul 2023
A CV with completed 2.2 Proven number of years’ experience in execution of
project lists and projects relating sludge classification of sludge types.
contactable references
(Experience of the 1 Year – 20 points
project leader with 2 Years – 30 points
qualifications stated in 3 Years – 40 points
2.1) ≥4 Years – 50 points
Project Name Year(s) Name of projects Client Name Contact Details
relating to sludge
classification
Bidders from the second stage who have achieved 70 points or
more will be eligible to be evaluated on Price and Specific Goals
9.4 Third Stage: Price and Preference goals
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ JOZINI SLUDGE CLASSIFICATION AS PER NEMWA.pdfQuotation Submission: Tip-Offs Anonymous Hotline:
Quotations must be emailed to : Report unethical conduct at uMngeni-Uthukela
[email protected] using Quote number Water on:
Q27/059/BM as the email subject Toll Free Number: 0800 864 463
Email: [email protected]
Quotations dropped in the tender box will NOT be Toll Free Fax: 0800 212 689
ACCEPTED. Postal: Freepost KZN665, Musgrave, 4062
Emailed Quotations received after 15h00 will SMS: 33490
also NOT be ACCEPTED Online: www.whistleblowing.co.za
Suppliers are under no circumstances allowed to Stop theft / fraud / dishonesty / bribery /blackmail /
cc buyers when emailing/submitting RFQs to the intimidation, and remain anonymous.
Failure to adhere to the above will result in your
RFQ not getting accepted
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Request for quotation
Form No: UW-RFQ-2
RFQ Number: Q27/059/BM VersionEffectiveNo:Date:3/2023Jul 2023
Bidders information
Name of Bidder
Company Registration number
VAT registration number
Contact Person
Telephone number
Cell number
E-mail address
Postal address
Physical address
uMngeni-Uthukela Vendor Number
CSD Supplier number
I certify that the information furnished on this form is true and correct. I further accept that, in
addition to cancellation of a contract, action may be taken against me should this declaration
prove to be false.
Name of Representative Signature Date
(Duly Authorised)
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Request for quotation
Form No: UW-RFQ-2
RFQ Number: Q27/059/BM VersionEffectiveNo:Date:3/2023Jul 2023
Terms and conditions of request for quotation (RFQ)
Procurement Regulations, 2022; the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and if applicable any
other Special Conditions of Contract.
on the part of a tenderer to submit proof or documentation required in terms of this RFQ to claim
points for specific goals, will be interpreted to mean that preference points for specific goals are not
claimed by the bidder. Kindly refer to SBD 6.1 form for additional information.
documents may result in the quotation being invalidated.
unless otherwise stipulated.
the allocated price page be insufficient, the tenderer may supplement the price page with an
additional pricing breakdown.
the price declaration shall be considered the correct price.
in any manner whatsoever other than for preparing a proposal in response to this RFQ, without prior
written permission from uMngeni-Uthukela Water and the Bidder.
or before the closing date and time of the RFQ. Late and incomplete submissions will not be
accepted.
Purchase Order form has been received.
provider and or to award the quote as whole or in part.
(https://www.treasury.gov.za/divisions/ocpo/sc/generalconditions/general%20conditions%20of%
20contract.pdf)
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Request for quotation
Form No: UW-RFQ-2
RFQ Number: Q27/059/BM VersionEffectiveNo:Date:3/2023Jul 2023
Undertaking by bidder
described in the attached documents to uMngeni-Uthukela Water on the terms and conditions. In
accordance with the specifications stipulated in the quotation documents (and which shall be taken
as part of and be incorporated into this quote) at the prices and on the terms regarding time for
delivery and/or execution inserted therein.
(a) the offer herein shall remain binding upon me and open for acceptance by uMngeni-Uthukela
Water during the validity period indicated and calculated from the closing time of the quote;
(b) this quote and its acceptance shall be subject to the Public Finance Management Act, 1999,
UMngeni-Uthukela Water’s Supply Chain Management Policy and Procedures, the General
and Special Conditions of Contract as may be applicable, with which I/we am fully acquainted;
(c) if I/we withdraw my quote within the period for which I/we have agreed that the quote shall
remain open for acceptance, or fail to fulfil the contract when called upon to do so. uMngeni-
Uthukela Water may, without prejudice to its other rights, agree to the withdrawal of my quote
or cancel the contract that may have been entered into between uMngeni-Uthukela Water and
I/us. I/we will then pay to uMngeni-Uthukela Water any additional expenses incurred for having
either to accept any less favourable quote or, if fresh quote have to be invited, the additional
expenditure incurred by the invitation of fresh quotes and by the subsequent acceptance of
any less favourable quotes. uMngeni-Uthukela Water shall reserve the right to recover such
additional expenditure by set-off against monies which may be due to me under this, or any
other tender or contract or against any guarantee or deposit that may have been furnished by
me or on my behalf for the due fulfilment of this or any other tender or contract. Pending the
ascertainment of the amount of such additional expenditure to retain such monies, guarantee
or deposit as security for any loss uMngeni-Uthukela Water may sustain by reason of my
default;
(d) if my quote is accepted, the acceptance may be communicated to me by electronic mail, to
the email address supplied in my quotation document;
(e) the law of the Republic of South Africa shall govern the contract created by the acceptance of
my quote and I choose domicilium citandi et executandi in the Republic at (full physical
address) :
quote: that the price(s), rate(s) and preference quoted cover all of the work/item(s) and my obligations
under a resulting contract, and I accept that any mistakes regarding the price(s) and calculations will
be at my risk.
conditions devolving on me under this agreement, as the Principal(s) liable for the due fulfilment of
this contract.
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Request for quotation
Form No: UW-RFQ-2
RFQ Number: Q27/059/BM VersionEffectiveNo:Date:3/2023Jul 2023
I/we hereby undertake to satisfy fully any sentence or judgement which may be pronounced against
me as a result of such action.
has with regard to this quote or any related quotations by completion of the Declaration of Interest
Section.
Behalf of the tenderer, certify that the information supplied in terms of
This document is correct and true, that the signatory to this document is
Duly authorised and acknowledge that:
(1) The tenderer will furnish documentary proof regarding any tendering issue to the satisfaction
of the uMngeni-Uthukela Water, if requested to do so.
(2) If the information supplied is found to be incorrect and/or false then uMngeni-Uthukela Water,
in addition to any remedies it may have, may: -
a) Recover from the contractor all costs, losses or damages incurred or sustained by
UMngeni-Uthukela Water as a result of the award of the contract, and/or
b) Cancel the contract and claim any damages which uMngeni-Uthukela Water may
suffer by having to make less favourable arrangements after such cancellation.
Name of Representative Signature Date
(Duly Authorised)
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Request for quotation
Form No: UW-RFQ-2
RFQ Number: Q27/059/BM VersionEffectiveNo:Date:3/2023Jul 2023
the allocated price page be insufficient, the tenderer may supplement the price page with an
additional pricing breakdown.
Form No: UW-RFQ-2
RFQ Number: Q27/059/BM VersionEffectiveNo:Date:3/2023Jul 2023
Pricing schedule – firm prices (purchases)
Note:
a) Only firm prices will be accepted. Non-Firm prices (including prices subject to rates of
exchange variations) will not be considered
b) In cases where different delivery points influence the pricing, a separate pricing
schedule must be submitted for each delivery point
Name of bidder _______________________ RFQ number________________________
Closing Time _______________________ Closing date________________________
Offer to be valid for___________calender days from the closing date of quote.
Basic goods price table (amend or delete if not applicable)
agreement:
(i) Bidding documents, viz
Procurement Regulations;
(ii) General Conditions of Contract; and
(iii) Other (specify)
and rate(s) quoted cover all the services specified in the bidding documents; that the price(s) and
rate(s) cover all my obligations and I accept that any mistakes regarding price(s) and rate(s) and
calculations will be at my own risk.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ JOZINI SLUDGE CLASSIFICATION AS PER NEMWA.pdf (RFQ)valid Tax clearance verification PIN or CSD MAAA number
tax compliance status
ny related quotations by completion of the Declaration of Interest
claimed by the bidder. Kindly refer to SBD 6.1 form for additional information.
Points Allocation: 3 points
B-BBEE Details: nderer is tax complaint
preference point system is applicable: points for this bid shall be awarded for:
a) Price; and (80) and Preference as defined in SBD 6.1 (20)
Procurement Regulations 2022, are indicated in the table below:
Description 80/2 Evidence to be provided
HDI A entity which is at least 51% owned by black people 8
Affidavit
A entity which is at least 51% owned by black women 8
A entity which is at least 51% owned by black youth 4 Registration Documents)
Total points for preferential goals 20
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Request for quotation
Form No: UW-RFQ-2
RFQ Number: Q27/059/BM VersionEffectiveNo:Date:3/2023Jul 2023
this RFQ to claim points for specific goals, will be interpreted to mean that preference
points for specific goals are not claimed by the bidder.
time subsequently, to substantiate any claim in regard to preferences, in any manner
required by UW.
any terms and conditions, including price(s), of a proposed contract where applicable
UW reserves the right not to accept the lowest financial offer or any offer.
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Request for quotation
Form No: UW-RFQ-2
RFQ Number: Q27/059/BM VersionEffectiveNo:Date:3/2023Jul 2023
Pricing schedule – fir
HDI Requirement: 51%
Health & Safety
Source: RFQ JOZINI SLUDGE CLASSIFICATION AS PER NEMWA.pdfQuotation Submission: Tip-Offs Anonymous Hotline:
Quotations must be emailed to : Report unethical conduct at uMngeni-Uthukela
[email protected] using Quote number Water on:
Q27/059/BM as the email subject Toll Free Number: 0800 864 463
Email: [email protected]
Quotations dropped in the tender box will NOT be Toll Free Fax: 0800 212 689
ACCEPTED. Postal: Freepost KZN665, Musgrave, 4062
Emailed Quotations received after 15h00 will SMS: 33490
also NOT be ACCEPTED Online: www.whistleblowing.co.za
site.
Form No: UW-RFQ-2
RFQ Number: Q27/059/BM VersionEffectiveNo:Date:3/2023Jul 2023
from conducting business with the public sector for a period not exceeding ten (10) years in
terms of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act No or any other
applicable legislation.
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN PARAGRAPHS 1, 2 and 3
Form No: UW-RFQ-2
RFQ Number: Q27/059/BM VersionEffectiveNo:Date:3/2023Jul 2023
4.5. I, the undersigned, who is duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm, certify that
the points claimed, based on the specific goals as advised in the tender, qualifies the company/
firm for the preference(s) shown and I acknowledge that:
i) The information furnished is true and correct;
ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as
indicated in paragraph 1 of this form;
iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in
paragraphs 1.4 and 4.2, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof to
the satisfaction of the organ of state that the claims are correct;
iv) If the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the
conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in addition to any
other remedy it may have –
(a) disqualify the person from the tendering process;
(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a result of
that person’s conduct;
(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a
result of having to make less favourable arrangements due to such
cancellation;
(d) recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and directors,
or only the shareholders and directors who acted on a fraudulent basis,
be restricted from obtaining business from any organ of state for a period
not exceeding 10 years, after the audi alteram partem (hear the other side)
rule has been applied; and
(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.
Signature(s) of tenderer(s) ________________________________
Surname and name: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________
Address: ________________________________
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Environmental
Source: RFQ JOZINI SLUDGE CLASSIFICATION AS PER NEMWA.pdfForm No: UW-RFQ-2
RFQ Number: Q27/059/BM VersionEffectiveNo:Date:3/2023Jul 2023
Scope of work
uMngeni-uThukela Water Environmental Services requires service provider that will do sludge
classification of Jozini WTW as per National Environmental Management: Waste Act (NEMWA).
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ JOZINI SLUDGE CLASSIFICATION AS PER NEMWA.pdf3 months to complete the project
a) We require the work to be done at Jozini water works Plant.
b) Payment will be done once the work has been concluded.
N/a
either to accept any less favourable quote or, if fresh quote have to be invited, the additional
expenditure incurred by the invitation of fresh quotes and by the subsequent acceptance of
any less favourable quotes. uMngeni-Uthukela Water shall reserve the right to recover such
additional expenditure by set-off against monies which may be due to me under this, or any
other tender or contract or against any guarantee or deposit that may have been furnished by
me or on my behalf for the due fulfilment of this or any other tender or contract. Pending the
ascertainment of the amount of such additional expenditure to retain such monies, guarantee
or deposit as security for any loss uMngeni-Uthukela Water may sustain by reason of my
default;
(d) if my quote is accepted, the acceptance may be communicated to me by electronic mail, to
the email address supplied in my quotation document;
(e) the law of the Republic of South Africa shall govern the contract created by the acceptance of
my quote and I choose domicilium citandi et executandi in the Republic at (full physical
address) :
no. PRICE
laboratory analytical results
facilities
3 2 Sludge sampling from two ponds
4 1 Laboratory analysis of sludge samples
5 1 Interpretation of laboratory results
6 1 Sludge classification in accordance with waste
classification
7 1 Determination of sludge disposal or beneficial use options
8 1 Preparation and submission of draft sludge classification
report
9 1 Preparation and submission of final Sludge classification
report
4.3. Name of company/firm ____________________________________________
4.4. Company registration number: .....................................................................
Type of company/ firm [tick applicable box]
Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium
One-person business/sole propriety
Close corporation
Public Company
Personal Liability Company
(Pty) Limited
Non-Profit Company
State Owned Company
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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.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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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.
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310 Burger Street - Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - 3201
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