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Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
MOTLUNG AND MOREMOHOLO - PHUTHADITJHABA - PHUTHADITJHABA - 9870
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
18 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-170913
Maluti-a-phofung local municipality is appointing a service provider to upgrade bulk and sewer network services at tshiame b / khalanyoni in the free state. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 8ce or higher, and the 90/10 preferential points system applies. The closing date is 05 november 2026 at 10h00, with a recommended briefing session on 02 october 2026.
CIDB grading: Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 8CE or higher.
CSD registration: Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide their CSD number; for joint ventures, all parties must be registered.
SARS tax status: Bidders must submit their unique SARS PIN to enable the municipality to view their taxpayer profile and tax status; for consortia, joint ventures or sub-contractors, each party must submit a separate Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Certificate/PIN/CSD number.
Company registration: Bidders must submit a copy of their Company Registration Certificate (CRC) reflecting active members, except for sole traders and partnerships.
Municipal rates and taxes: Bidders must complete the municipal rates and taxes clearance certificate form in full, or submit proof that municipal rates and taxes are not in arrears for more than three months.
Company profile: Bidders must submit a copy of their company profile (with documents form functionality).
Briefing session: A recommended briefing session will be held on 02 October 2026 at 10H00 at Tshiame B (Sediba Hall); attendance is recommended, not compulsory.
Bid documents: Bid documents are obtainable from 18 September 2026 after 10h00 from the cashiers point, Phuthaditjhaba offices, on payment of a non-refundable fee of R2 100.00 (cash or bank guaranteed in favour of Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality).
Submission: Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid description and reference number SCM/BID10/2026/2027, delivered to Bid Box No. "B" at Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality, Setsing Business Centre, C/O Moremoholo & Motloung streets, Phuthaditjhaba, by 05 November 2026 at 10H00; no electronic, telegraphic, telefaxed or late bids will be accepted.
State employees: No bids will be accepted from persons in the service of the state.
Validity: Bids must remain valid for 90 days.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 05 November 2026 - 10:00
Venue
TSHIAME B (SEDIBA HALL)
Bid documents will be obtainable as from monday the 21 september 2026 after 10h00 from the cashiers point, maluti-a-phofung local municipality main offices upon payment of a r 2 100.00 Non-refundable fee (cash or bank guarateed in favour of maluti-a-phofung municipality) will not be available on e-tender portal
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MOTLUNG AND MOREMOHOLO - PHUTHADITJHABA - PHUTHADITJHABA - 9870
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Important Dates
Source: UPGRADING OF BULK AND SEWER NETWORK SERVICES.pdf (TENDER)18 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
05 Nov
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)
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UPGRADING OF BULK AND SEWER NETWORK SERVICES.pdf
Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality is procuring a service provider for the upgrading of bulk and sewer network services at Tshiame B / Khalanyoni. The contract requires a CIDB grading of 8CE or higher and involves a recommended briefing session and a non-refundable bid document fee.
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Closing date: 05 November 2026 at 10H00. Recommended briefing session: 02 October 2026 at 10H00, venue Tshiame B (Sediba Hall). Attendance is recommended, not compulsory. Bid documents available from 18 September 2026 after 10h00.
Contact Information
Source: UPGRADING OF BULK AND SEWER NETWORK SERVICES.pdf (TENDER)Supply Chain Enquiries: M. Motsau, (058) 718 3878 / (058) 718 3870, [email protected], [email protected]. Technical Enquiries: T Selepe, (082 760 2635), [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: UPGRADING OF BULK AND SEWER NETWORK SERVICES.pdf (TENDER)Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid description and reference number SCM/BID10/2026/2027. Deliver to Bid Box No. "B" at Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality, Setsing Business Centre, C/O Moremoholo & Motloung streets, Phuthaditjhaba. No electronic, telegraphic, telefaxed or late bids will be accepted. Only one submission per bidder will be considered. Bidders must index their bid document properly. Failure to comply with any conditions may invalidate the bid. Bid documents are obtainable from 18 September 2026 after 10h00 from the cashiers point, Phuthaditjhaba offices, on payment of a non-refundable fee of R2 100.00 (cash or bank guaranteed in favour of Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: UPGRADING OF BULK AND SEWER NETWORK SERVICES.pdf (TENDER)The 90/10 preferential points allocation system applies, in line with the revised Procurement Regulations of 2022, using the balanced scorecard methodology. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 8CE or higher. The municipality is not bound to accept the lowest bid and reserves the right not to award the bid.
Technical Specifications
Source: UPGRADING OF BULK AND SEWER NETWORK SERVICES.pdf (TENDER)The scope is the appointment of a service provider for the upgrading of bulk and sewer network services at Tshiame B / Khalanyoni. No further technical details are provided in the available document.
Methodology
Source: UPGRADING OF BULK AND SEWER NETWORK SERVICES.pdfThe 90/10 preferential points allocation system will be applied, in line with the revised Procurement Regulations of 2022, using the balanced scorecard methodology.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: UPGRADING OF BULK AND SEWER NETWORK SERVICES.pdfBidders must submit a copy of their Company Registration Certificate (CRC) reflecting active members (except for sole traders and partnerships). Bidders must be registered on the CSD and provide their CSD number; for joint ventures, all parties must be registered. Bidders must provide their SARS PIN. All supplementary forms, including the municipal rates and taxes clearance certificate form, must be completed in full, or proof that rates and taxes are not in arrears for more than three months must be submitted. For consortia, joint ventures or sub-contractors, each party must submit a separate TCS Certificate/PIN/CSD number. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 8CE or higher. Bidders must submit a copy of their company profile (with documents form functionality). Bidders must index their bid document properly. Sealed bids must clearly indicate the bid description and reference number.
Financial Requirements
Source: UPGRADING OF BULK AND SEWER NETWORK SERVICES.pdf (TENDER)Bid documents require a non-refundable fee of R2 100.00 (cash or bank guaranteed in favour of Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality). No other financial requirements are stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: UPGRADING OF BULK AND SEWER NETWORK SERVICES.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must submit a copy of their Company Registration Certificate (CRC) reflecting active members (except for sole traders and partnerships). Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide their CSD number; for joint ventures, all parties must be CSD-registered. Bidders must provide their unique SARS PIN to enable the municipality to view their taxpayer profile and tax status. All supplementary forms, including the municipal rates and taxes clearance certificate form, must be completed in full, or proof that municipal rates and taxes are not in arrears for more than three months must be submitted. For consortia, joint ventures or sub-contractors, each party must submit a separate Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Certificate/PIN/CSD number. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 8CE or higher. Bidders must submit a copy of their company profile (with documents form functionality). No bids will be accepted from persons in the service of the state. Bidders must not be in arrears with municipal rates and taxes for more than three months.
Contractual Terms
Source: UPGRADING OF BULK AND SEWER NETWORK SERVICES.pdfThe validity period for this bid is 90 days, unless otherwise specified. If no correspondence is received within that period, the bid should be regarded as unsuccessful.
Section
Source: UPGRADING OF BULK AND SEWER NETWORK SERVICES.pdfThe 90/10 preferential points allocation system applies, using the balanced scorecard methodology. Bidders must submit a company profile with documents form functionality.
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