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.
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Harrower road - North end - GQ - 6001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
04 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158066
This tender invites bids for the manufacture, testing, supply, and delivery of csp transformers to nelson mandela bay municipality. IT is open to suppliers registered on the municipality’s database, with preference given to previously disadvantaged small and medium contractors.
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Description
Source: Advert 03-06-2026._ (002).pdfTender fee r 1661.00
Categories
Request for Quotation
Harrower road - North end - GQ - 6001
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Advert 03-06-2026._ (002).pdf
The tender titled 'MANUFACTURE, TESTING, SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF CSP TRANSFORMERS' is issued by Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. It invites bids for the manufacture, testing, supply, and delivery of CSP (Compact Substation Package) transformers. The tender closes on 16 July 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC, with a validity period of 90 days. The tender fee is R 1,661.00, and applicants must be registered on the Municipality’s supplier database.
Date & Time
Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 11:00
Venue
null
04 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
16 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
R 261 816
Range
Based on 6 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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In 2026, General contractors in the Western Cape operate within an increasingly stringent compliance landscape, where B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment) visibility is non-negotiable. With 173 active General tenders in the province, procurement officers are under pressure to verify empowerment credentials meticulously. A misaligned or expired B-BBEE certificate can disqualify an otherwise competitive bid. Understanding how your B-BBEE level is calculated—and ensuring alignment with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA)—is critical to securing public sector contracts.
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Manufacture, testing, supply, and delivery of CSP transformers for Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. Tender fee: R1,661.00. Validity period: 90 days.
Important Dates
Source: Advert 03-06-2026._ (002).pdf (EOI)Closing date: 16 July 2026 at 11:00.
Tender document collection: Available from SCM Tender Office, Harrower Road, Gqeberha, or Kariega SCM Office, 17 Sellick Street, Uitenhage, after payment of R1,661.00.
Public opening of tenders: Shortly after 11:00 on 16 July 2026 at SCM Offices in Gqeberha and Kariega.
Contact Information
Source: Advert 03-06-2026._ (002).pdf (EOI)Supply Chain Management Tender Office, Harrower Road, North End, Gqeberha 6001.
Phone: 041 506 7531 (Gqeberha) or 087 121 3032 / 087 121 3031 (Kariega).
Fax: 041 506 1969.
Supplier database registration: Phone 041 506 3274 / 3266.
Payment for tender documents: Cashiers at Mfanasekhaya Gqobose Building (formerly Eric Tindale Building), Govan Mbeki Avenue, Gqeberha, or Treasury Office, Market Street, Uitenhage.
Bank details for tender fee payment: ABSA Bank, P.E., Account: 4079533826, Branch Code: 632005, Account Name: N.M.B.M. – Deposit Account/Primary Deposit Account. Reference: Vote 00154776.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Advert 03-06-2026._ (002).pdf (EOI)Submit tenders in sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the contract number (SCM/1333/G/2025-2026) and description. Deliver to the tender box at either:
Submission hours: 08:00–16:00 on weekdays. Deadline: 16 July 2026 at 11:00. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Use only the original stamped bid documentation provided by NMBM. Do not re-type or copy forms.
Proof of payment for tender documents (R1,661.00) must be provided. Validity period: 90 days from closing date.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Advert 03-06-2026._ (002).pdf (EOI)Evaluation criteria include:
Technical Specifications
Source: Advert 03-06-2026._ (002).pdf (EOI)Scope: Manufacture, testing, supply, and delivery of CSP transformers for Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.
Requirements:
Compliance Requirements
Source: Advert 03-06-2026._ (002).pdf (EOI)Must be registered on the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s supplier database. Contact NMBM database at 041 506 3274 / 3266 to register if not already registered.
Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged small and medium contractors as per the Municipality’s Supply Chain Management Policy. Details of the preference formula are available from the Director: Supply Chain Management, Harrower Road, North End, Gqeberha.
Attendance at prescribed compulsory site meetings or briefing sessions is mandatory for bids to be considered (Section 22(1)(b)(iii) and (iv) of SCM Policy).
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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)
Sets 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.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Act 85 of 1993
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Organization
Nelson Mandela Bay MunicipalityContact Person
tkobeli
Phone
041-506-2439
[email protected]
Address
Harrower road - North end - GQ - 6001
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
05 Jun 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality governs Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) and surrounds in the Eastern Cape.
Key Personnel
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Act 46 of 2000
Relevant where professional engineering services or regulated engineering work may be required.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Data conflicts
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