Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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.
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
BRIEFING SESSION - VENUE: SOUTHDALE DEPOT - GAUTENG - JOHANNESBURG -
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
15 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-162404
Johannesburg water invites qualified suppliers to submit quotations for the supply and installation of 2a dmc manhole frames and covers of various sizes for its sewer network. The request for quotation (rfqjw60bz2026) closes on 24 july 2026 at 12:00 pm, with a compulsory site briefing on 21 july 2026 at southdale depot. Only firms registered on the central supplier database may bid, and submissions must be made via the e‑tender portal.
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Friday, 24 July 2026 - 12:00
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BRIEFING SESSION - VENUE: SOUTHDALE DEPOT DATE: 21 JULY 2026 @10:00
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Categories
Request for Quotation
BRIEFING SESSION - VENUE: SOUTHDALE DEPOT - GAUTENG - JOHANNESBURG -
AI Document Analysis Stages
Description
Source: RFQJW60BZ2026 -DATABASE RFQ TYPE 2A DMC MANHOLE COVERS.pdf15 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
24 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
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.
RFQJW60BZ2026 -DATABASE RFQ TYPE 2A DMC MANHOLE COVERS.pdf
Johannesburg Water SOC Ltd invites bids for RFQJW60BZ2026 for the supply and installation of 2A DMC Manhole Frame and Cover various sizes for sewer network superimposed fittings. The tender closes on 24 July 2026 at 12:00 PM with a compulsory site briefing on 21 July 2026 at Southdale Depot. Evaluation uses 80/20 preference point system (80 price, 20 specific goals). Submissions must be made via the e-tender portal.
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Important Dates
Source: RFQJW60BZ2026 -DATABASE RFQ TYPE 2A DMC MANHOLE COVERS.pdf (RFQ)Contact Information
Source: RFQJW60BZ2026 -DATABASE RFQ TYPE 2A DMC MANHOLE COVERS.pdf (RFQ)Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQJW60BZ2026 -DATABASE RFQ TYPE 2A DMC MANHOLE COVERS.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQJW60BZ2026 -DATABASE RFQ TYPE 2A DMC MANHOLE COVERS.pdf (RFQ)Eligible bidders must: 1) Be registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD), 2) Not be in service of the state, 3) Not be blacklisted by National Treasury or any national authority, 4) Have valid tax compliance status, 5) Have valid BBBEE certification (SANAS accredited or DTI/CIPC for EME/QSE), 6) Municipal rates not in arrears >90 days, 7) No directors/employees in service of state, 8) No past supply chain management abuses, fraud/corruption convictions (5 years), contract failures (5 years), or listing on Register for Tender Defaulters, 9) Capable of supplying and installing 2A DMC manhole frames/covers per SABS standards with safety compliance.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQJW60BZ2026 -DATABASE RFQ TYPE 2A DMC MANHOLE COVERS.pdf (RFQ)Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQJW60BZ2026 -DATABASE RFQ TYPE 2A DMC MANHOLE COVERS.pdfPricing Schedule
Source: RFQJW60BZ2026 -DATABASE RFQ TYPE 2A DMC MANHOLE COVERS.pdfFinancial Requirements
Source: RFQJW60BZ2026 -DATABASE RFQ TYPE 2A DMC MANHOLE COVERS.pdf (RFQ)Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQJW60BZ2026 -DATABASE RFQ TYPE 2A DMC MANHOLE COVERS.pdf (RFQ)Health & Safety
Source: RFQJW60BZ2026 -DATABASE RFQ TYPE 2A DMC MANHOLE COVERS.pdfContractual Terms
Source: RFQJW60BZ2026 -DATABASE RFQ TYPE 2A DMC MANHOLE COVERS.pdfSection
Source: RFQJW60BZ2026 -DATABASE RFQ TYPE 2A DMC MANHOLE COVERS.pdfSets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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.
Address
BRIEFING SESSION - VENUE: SOUTHDALE DEPOT - GAUTENG - JOHANNESBURG -
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
15 Jul 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
This tender has strong source evidence, including source metadata and supporting tender information synced from the government tender portal.
Tenders SA is not the issuing authority. All tenders are automatically synced from the official government tender portal. Always confirm final submission details, closing dates, briefing sessions, eligibility requirements, and documents on the official government portal before applying.
Key Personnel
Median Estimate
R 57 529
Range
Based on 13 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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