Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Corner gold and Halite street - Carletonville - Carletonville - 2499
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
22 Apr 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-154286
Merafong local municipality seeks to appoint an accredited laboratory for the analysis of water and sludge samples over a three-year period. This tender is open to suppliers meeting strict compliance, accreditation, and documentation requirements.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 10:00
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Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Corner gold and Halite street - Carletonville - Carletonville - 2499
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22 Apr
2026
Tender Published
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20 May
2026
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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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BID NOTICE Laboratory anaylisis of water and sludge for a period of three years Andre Loots.pdf
Merafong Local Municipality is re-advertising a tender for appointing an accredited laboratory to analyze water and sludge samples for a three-year period. The bid requires strict compliance with documentation, functionality scoring, and specific eligibility conditions.
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R 253 368
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Important Dates
Source: BID NOTICE Laboratory anaylisis of water and sludge for a period of three years Andre Loots.pdfBid documents available from 27 April 2026. Closing date: 20 May 2026 at 10H00. Bid opening: immediately after closing time in public.
Contact Information
Source: BID NOTICE Laboratory anaylisis of water and sludge for a period of three years Andre Loots.pdfBid document enquiries: Babalwa Tsotso, Tel: 018 788 9697, Email: [email protected]. Technical/SCM contact: Mr. A Loots, Tel: 018 788 9500, Email: [email protected]. Submission address: Bid Box 1, Revenue Section, Cnr Halite and Gold Street, Carletonville, 2499. Bid documents available electronically via etenders portal and Merafong City LM website.
Submission Guidelines
Source: BID NOTICE Laboratory anaylisis of water and sludge for a period of three years Andre Loots.pdfSubmit bids in a sealed envelope endorsed with the bid number and description. Deposit in Bid Box 1 at Revenue Section, Cnr Halite and Gold Street, Carletonville, between 07h30 and 16h00. Bids open immediately after closing time in public. Required returnables: proof of bid document purchase (R1 322.62 VAT inclusive), CSD report (not older than 3 months), municipal account for rates/taxes (or lease agreement + 3-month bank proof of payment), certified ID copies of all shareholders/owners/partners, CK1 company registration documents, valid tax PIN certificate. Disqualification risks: late, incomplete, unsigned, pencil-completed, corrected with pen/tippex, faxed, or electronically submitted bids. Bids must be on original Merafong LM documentation and hold good for 90 working days.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: BID NOTICE Laboratory anaylisis of water and sludge for a period of three years Andre Loots.pdfEvaluation stages: 1) Compliance requirements check, 2) Functionality assessment. Scoring: 80/20 preference point system (80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals). Minimum threshold: 70/100 to proceed to next evaluation stage. Mandatory compliance: CSD registration, municipal rates/taxes clearance, certified IDs, CK1, valid tax PIN, and laboratory accreditation for water and sludge analysis.
Technical Specifications
Source: BID NOTICE Laboratory anaylisis of water and sludge for a period of three years Andre Loots.pdfScope: Appointment of an accredited laboratory for the analysis of water and sludge samples for a period of three years. Requirements: Laboratory must be accredited for water and sludge analysis. Bid documents must be purchased (non-refundable fee: R1 322.62 VAT inclusive) and collected from SCM offices or downloaded electronically. Bids must comply with all conditions in the provided documentation.
Financial Requirements
Source: BID NOTICE Laboratory anaylisis of water and sludge for a period of three years Andre Loots.pdfNon-refundable bid document fee: R1 322.62 VAT inclusive. Proof of payment must be attached to the bid. Payment details: Merafong City LM, Nedbank Current Account No: 1454087331. Bids must hold good for 90 working days. Pricing format: as per bid documentation provided by Merafong LM.
Compliance Requirements
Source: BID NOTICE Laboratory anaylisis of water and sludge for a period of three years Andre Loots.pdfMandatory: CSD registration with report not older than 3 months (www.csd.gov.za). Municipal account for rates/taxes (company and directors) not owing for >90 days, or lease agreement + 3-month bank proof of payment (no statements). Certified ID copies of all shareholders/owners/partners. CK1 company registration documents. Valid tax PIN certificate. Laboratory accreditation for water and sludge analysis. Failure to comply results in immediate disqualification.
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Corner gold and Halite street - Carletonville - Carletonville - 2499
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