Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
39 Victoria Street - Endumeni - Dundee - 3000
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
16 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-174480
Umzinyathi district municipality requires the supply and delivery of protective clothing for meter readers, control staff, and environmental health practitioners (ehp's). Bidders must submit a physical sample of the item they are bidding for, as failure to do so results in automatic disqualification. The quotation must be submitted on the company letterhead with all mandatory returnable documents, and prices must remain valid for at least 90 days.
Closing: Deposit the completed bid document, clearly marked with the bid number and description, in the tender box at uMzinyathi District Municipality Offices, 39 Victoria Street, Princess Magogo Building, Dundee, 3000, by 12h00 on Friday, 23 October 2026. Bids are opened in public.
Mandatory sample: A sample of the item being bid for must be submitted; failure to do so disqualifies the bid.
Returnable documents: Submit MBD 1, MBD 3.1 (stamped and signed), MBD 4, MBD 6.1, MBD 8, MBD 9, original certified ID copy (not older than six months), CIPC registration or sole proprietor ID, recent municipal account or alternative proof of residence for the bidder and each director, and a full CSD report.
Disqualification: False declaration on MBD 4 paragraph 3.14 or incorrect CSD information leads to automatic disqualification. Persons in the service of the state are not eligible.
Pricing: Prices must be firm, inclusive of VAT and disbursements, and valid for at least 90 days from the date of the offer.
Evaluation: 80/20 Preferential Point System – price 80 points, B-BBEE preference 20 points. The municipality is not bound to accept the lowest or any quotation.
Submission restrictions: Telegraphic, faxed, emailed, or courier-delivered documents are not accepted unless deposited in the tender box; courier documents must not be handed to municipal employees.
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Date & Time
Friday, 23 October 2026 - 12:00
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Bidders are required to submit a sample of the item they are bidding for, failure to do so will result in their bid being disqualified
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Request for Quotation
39 Victoria Street - Endumeni - Dundee - 3000
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Important Dates
Source: ADVERT - Q06108 Uniform for meter readers.pdf (TENDER)16 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
23 Oct
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
ADVERT - Q06108 Uniform for meter readers.pdf
Supply and delivery of protective clothing for meter readers, control and environmental health practitioners (EHPs) for uMzinyathi District Municipality, under a formal written price quotation process. Bidders must submit completed bid documents with mandatory returnables, including samples of the items offered, by the closing date.
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R 240 000
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Bid documents available from 16 October 2026 at www.etenders.gov.za and www.umzinyathi.gov.za.
Closing date and time: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 12h00.
Contact Information
Source: ADVERT - Q06108 Uniform for meter readers.pdf (TENDER)Enquiries:
SCM Unit:
Submission address:
uMzinyathi District Municipality Offices
39 Victoria Street
Princess Magogo Building
Dundee, 3000
Submission Guidelines
Source: ADVERT - Q06108 Uniform for meter readers.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: deposit the completed bid document, clearly marked with the bid number and description, in the tender box at the reception area of the uMzinyathi District Municipality Offices, 39 Victoria Street, Princess Magogo Building, Dundee, 3000, on or before 12h00 on Friday, 23 October 2026. Bids will be opened in public. Telegraphic, faxed, emailed and courier-delivered documents are not accepted unless deposited in the tender box; courier documents must not be handed to municipal employees. The quotation must be submitted on the company letterhead. Returnable forms (all must be completed, stamped where required, and signed):
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: ADVERT - Q06108 Uniform for meter readers.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation follows the Council Supply Chain Management Policy under the 80/20 Preferential Point System. Price is weighted 80 points and B-BBEE preference points 20 points. The municipality is not bound to accept the lowest or any quotation.
Technical Specifications
Source: ADVERT - Q06108 Uniform for meter readers.pdf (TENDER)Supply and delivery of protective clothing for meter readers, control and EHP's (Environmental Health Practitioners) for uMzinyathi District Municipality. Bidders must submit a sample of the item they are bidding for; failure to do so results in disqualification.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: ADVERT - Q06108 Uniform for meter readers.pdfThe municipality invites offers from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the supply and delivery of protective clothing for meter readers, control and EHP's. No specific years of experience or reference projects are stated.
Pricing Schedule
Source: ADVERT - Q06108 Uniform for meter readers.pdfPricing must be submitted on MBD 3.1, stamped and signed. Prices must be firm and inclusive of VAT and disbursements, and valid for at least 90 days from the date of the offer.
Financial Requirements
Source: ADVERT - Q06108 Uniform for meter readers.pdf (TENDER)Prices must be firm and inclusive of VAT and disbursements. Prices must remain valid for at least 90 days from the date of the offer.
Compliance Requirements
Source: ADVERT - Q06108 Uniform for meter readers.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must not be in the service of the state.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and submit a full CSD report.
Bidders must provide proof of company registration (CIPC) or a copy of the identity document for a sole proprietor.
Bidders must provide a recent municipal account (rates and taxes or municipal services) in the name of the bidder and each director, showing no arrears older than 90 days, or alternative proof of residence with affidavit or lease agreement.
Bidders must submit an original certified copy of the owner's identity document (not older than six months).
B-BBEE: preference points claimed under the 80/20 system via MBD 6.1.
Special Conditions
Source: ADVERT - Q06108 Uniform for meter readers.pdf (TENDER)Prices must be valid for at least 90 days from the date of the offer. Prices must be firm and inclusive of VAT and disbursements. Bidders must submit a sample of the item they are bidding for; failure to do so results in disqualification. No quotation will be considered from persons in the service of the state.
Section
Source: ADVERT - Q06108 Uniform for meter readers.pdf (TENDER)Enquiries: Ms. Nozipho Khanyile, telephone 034 219 1500. SCM Unit: 034 219 1500 during normal office hours.
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Address
39 Victoria Street - Endumeni - Dundee - 3000
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Last checked
16 Oct 2026
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