Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
11 Lind Street - Swellendam - Swellendam - 6740
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
05 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158134
Swellendam municipality invites quotations for the replacement of existing luminaires on 18m poles in railton, suurbraak, barrydale, and powell stadium. This tender is open to contractors with a CIDB grading of 1ep or higher and requires proof of similar work experience.
Important Dates
Source: SMQ76-25-26_Advert.pdf (unknown)Quotation documents available from 04 June 2026. Closing date for submissions: 10 June 2026 at 11h00. Bids must remain valid for 84 days from the closing date.
• Bidder to have a CIDB grading of 1ep or higher • bidders must list at least 2 similar projects on the schedule of work experience.
Categories
Request for Quotation
11 Lind Street - Swellendam - Swellendam - 6740
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SMQ76-25-26_Advert.pdf
Swellendam Municipality is inviting quotations for the replacement of existing luminaires on 18m poles in Railton, Suurbraak, Barrydale, and Powell Stadium. The tender closes on 10 June 2026 at 11:00 UTC.
Date & Time
Wednesday, 10 June 2026 - 11:00
Venue
null
05 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
10 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
R 1 800 000
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.
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Source: SMQ76-25-26_Advert.pdf (unknown)SCM Contact: Mr. K. Juries, Supply Chain Management Unit, 11 Lind Street, Swellendam. Tel: 028-5148500. Email: [email protected]. Technical Contact: Mr. S. Herbst. Email: [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: SMQ76-25-26_Advert.pdf (unknown)Submit quotations in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the quotation number (SMQ76-25-26) and description. Place the envelope in the Municipal Quotation Box at the Supply Chain Management Offices, 11 Lind Street, Swellendam, before 11h00 on 10 June 2026. Quotations must be submitted on the prescribed documents. Late submissions, or those received via email or fax, will not be considered. The quotation box is open 24/7 with a standard opening size of 10cm high and 33cm wide. All technical inquiries must be in writing to the responsible official. No inquiries will be handled in the last two days before closing.
Returnable Documents
Source: SMQ76-25-26_Advert.pdf (unknown)Quotations must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the quotation number and description. Submit to the Municipal Quotation Box at Supply Chain Management Offices, 11 Lind Street, Swellendam, before 11h00 on 10 June 2026. Use only prescribed documents. Include a valid Tax Compliance Status PIN (SARS).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SMQ76-25-26_Advert.pdf (unknown)CIDB Grade
1EP or higher
Tax Compliance
Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN required
Experience
Minimum of 2 similar projects completed
Submission Format
Prescribed quotation documents only
Technical Specifications
Source: SMQ76-25-26_Advert.pdf (unknown)Replace existing luminaires on 18m poles in Railton, Suurbraak, Barrydale, and Powell Stadium. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading designation of 1EP or higher and must list at least 2 similar projects on the schedule of work experience.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: SMQ76-25-26_Advert.pdfBidders must have a CIDB contractor grading designation of 1EP or higher. Bidders must list at least 2 similar projects on the schedule of work experience.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SMQ76-25-26_Advert.pdf (unknown)CIDB contractor grading designation of 1EP or higher. Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN as issued by SARS. Compliance with Swellendam Municipality’s Preferential Procurement Policy and Supply Chain Management Policy.
Section
Source: SMQ76-25-26_Advert.pdfQuotations will be evaluated using the 80/20-point system in accordance with Swellendam Municipality’s Preferential Procurement Policy and Supply Chain Management Policy.
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Act 53 of 2003
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Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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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
Swellendam MunicipalityContact Person
Keanan Juries
Phone
028-514-8500
[email protected]
Address
11 Lind Street - Swellendam - Swellendam - 6740
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
05 Jun 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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Swellendam Local Municipality governs Swellendam and surrounds in the Overberg District of the Western 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.
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