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
25-27 OWEN STREER - KOMANI - QUEENSTOWN - 5320
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
02 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-161054
This tender invites bids for the refurbishment and upgrade of the ebdens 66/11kV 2x20mva substation, issued by enoch mgijima local municipality. IT targets suppliers with CIDB grading 7ep pe or higher, with a focus on compliance with PPPFA 2022 regulations and b-bbee requirements.
Date & Time
Friday, 31 July 2026 - 12:00
Venue
TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, NO 20 BREWERY LANE, KOMANI,5320
As per the tender document
Categories
Request for Quotation
25-27 OWEN STREER - KOMANI - QUEENSTOWN - 5320
02 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
31 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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RE-ADVERT- EBDEN SUBSTATION.docx
The tender is for the refurbishment and upgrade of the EBDEN 66/11kV 2x20MVA substation, issued by Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality. It includes a compulsory briefing session, and bids must be submitted by 31 July 2026 with specific compliance to PPPFA regulations and CIDB grading requirements.
Median Estimate
R 3 600 000
Range
Based on CIDB grading. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
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Description
Source: RE-ADVERT- EBDEN SUBSTATION.docxProject: Refurbishment and upgrade of Ebdens 66/11kV 2x20MVA substation. Governed by PPPFA Act No. 5 of 2000 and amended regulations of 2022 (Gazette No. 47452), effective 16 January 2023.
Important Dates
Source: RE-ADVERT- EBDEN SUBSTATION.docx (unknown)Compulsory briefing session: 06 July 2026 at 10h00, Venue: 20 Brewery Road, Komani, 5320. Closing date: 31 July 2026 at 12h00.
Contact Information
Source: RE-ADVERT- EBDEN SUBSTATION.docx (unknown)SCM-related enquiries: Ms. A. Magqaza, Tel: 045 807 2090, Email: [email protected]. Technical enquiries: K. Mqonqo, Tel: 076 654 4094 / 076 862 2937, Email: [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: RE-ADVERT- EBDEN SUBSTATION.docx (unknown)Bid documents will be available from 29 June 2026, 08h00–16h00 on weekdays, from the Supply Chain Management offices (Budget and Treasury) at No. 25-27 Owen Street, Queenstown. A non-refundable fee of R500.00 is required (cash or EFT to Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality). Completed bids must be sealed, clearly marked with the bid number and project name, and deposited in the bid box at the same address by 12h00 on 31 July 2026. All bids will be opened in public at that time.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RE-ADVERT- EBDEN SUBSTATION.docx (unknown)CIDB
Minimum CIDB grading of 7EP PE or higher.
PPPFA
Compliance with PPPFA 90/10 preference points system.
Locality
Locality preference points (5 points) may apply.
BBBEE
BBBEE compliance (5 points) is part of the evaluation criteria.
Technical Specifications
Source: RE-ADVERT- EBDEN SUBSTATION.docx (unknown)Scope: Refurbishment and upgrade of Ebdens 66/11kV 2x20MVA substation. CIDB grading requirement: 7EP PE or higher.
Financial Requirements
Source: RE-ADVERT- EBDEN SUBSTATION.docx (unknown)Payment for bid documents: R500.00 non-refundable fee. Banking details: Acc Name: Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality, Bank: FNB, Acc No: 62438159809, Acc Type: Cheque, Branch Code: 250655, Reference: 3010142551022.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RE-ADVERT- EBDEN SUBSTATION.docx (unknown)PPPFA Act No. 5 of 2000 and amended regulations of 2022 (Gazette No. 47452) apply. CIDB grading: 7EP PE or higher. B-BBEE compliance required for scoring.
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
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Organization
Enoch Mgijima Local MunicipalityContact Person
Ms K Mqonqo
Phone
076-654-4094
[email protected]
Address
25-27 OWEN STREER - KOMANI - QUEENSTOWN - 5320
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
02 Jul 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality is a local government in the Chris Hani District of the Eastern Cape.
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