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.
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
111 HAVELOCK ROAD - Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - 3201
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
10 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-169812
The msunduzi municipality invites suitably experienced tenderers to submit quotations for the supply, delivery and off-loading of fibreglass ladders as and when required. Tender documents are available from the supply chain management unit offices, 5th floor, a. S. Chetty centre, 333 church street, pietermaritzburg, from 12h00 on thursday, 10 september 2026, and can also be downloaded and printed at the tenderer's cost from the national treasury e-tender publication portal (www.etenders.gov.za). A non-refundable tender fee applies. Sealed quotations must be placed in the tender box at the central stores, 2 abattoir road (off kershaw street), pietermaritzburg, by the closing date of tuesday, 13 october 2026, when they will be publicly opened. Only quotations placed in the tender box will be accepted. The validity period is six (6) months from the closing date. Evaluation uses a two stage system: stage one – functionality (minimum threshold 20 points out of 40), and stage two – 80/20 preference point system in line with the preferential procurement regulations 2022 and the municipality's supply chain management policy. Preference points are awarded for specific goals: black owned enterprise (5 points), woman owned enterprise (5 points), disabled persons ownership (5 points), and locality within msunduzi municipality (5 points). The municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any quotation and reserves the right to accept the whole or any part of a quotation.
Mandatory requirements: Tenderers must meet the mandatory requirements of the tender to be evaluated.
Functionality (Stage One): Tenderers must achieve a minimum threshold of 20 points out of 40 for functionality.
Functionality criteria: Provide evidence of combined projects in rand value for supply and delivery of fibreglass ladders, verified by letter of award, purchase order, or delivery note (maximum 40 points).
Preference points (Stage Two): 80/20 Preference Point System applies.
Specific goals: Black Owned Enterprise (BOE) – at least 51% Black ownership or management control (5 points).
Specific goals: Woman Owned Enterprise (WOE) – at least 51% woman ownership or management control (5 points).
Specific goals: Disabled Persons – at least 51% ownership or management control by disabled persons (5 points).
Specific goals: Locality – business situated within Msunduzi Municipality's area of jurisdiction (5 points).
Submission: Sealed quotations must be placed in the Tender Box at Central Stores, 2 Abattoir Road (off Kershaw Street), Pietermaritzburg, by 12h00 on 13 October 2026.
Document availability: Tender documents available from SCM Unit Offices, 5th Floor, A. S. Chetty Centre, 333 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg, from 12h00 on 10 September 2026, or download from www.etenders.gov.za.
Tender fee: A non-refundable tender fee applies (amount not stated).
Validity: Quotations must remain valid for six (6) months from the closing date.
Envelope marking: Envelope must be endorsed with the contract number and description.
Date & Time
Tuesday, 13 October 2026 - 12:00
Venue
null
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
111 HAVELOCK ROAD - Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - 3201
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Description
Source: TENDER NOTICE - SS E10R OF 2026.pdf (TENDER)10 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
13 Oct
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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
TENDER NOTICE - SS E10R OF 2026.pdf
The Msunduzi Local Municipality is appointing service providers for the supply, delivery and off-loading of fibreglass ladders on an as-and-when-required basis under contract E10R of 2026. The tender is open to suitably experienced tenderers and will be evaluated on functionality and the 80/20 preferential procurement system.
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SUPPLY AND DELIVERY CONTRACT No. E10R OF 2026 - Appointment of service providers for the supply, delivery and off loading of fibreglass ladders as and when required. The Msunduzi Municipality invites suitably experienced tenderers to submit quotations for the above works.
Important Dates
Source: TENDER NOTICE - SS E10R OF 2026.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: not stated in the provided source
Contact Information
Source: TENDER NOTICE - SS E10R OF 2026.pdf (TENDER){"name":null,"email":"[email protected]","phone":"033 392 5057","department":"Offices, 5th","address":null}
Evaluation Criteria
Source: TENDER NOTICE - SS E10R OF 2026.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must meet the mandatory requirements of the tender. Functionality threshold: minimum 20 out of 40 points. Preference points are claimed under the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022 and the PPPFA; specific goals include Black Owned Enterprise (≥51%), Woman Owned Enterprise (≥51%), Disabled Persons ownership (≥51%), and locality within Msunduzi Municipality. No other pre-qualification criteria (e.g., CSD, tax clearance, B-BBEE level) are stated in the document.
Technical Specifications
Source: TENDER NOTICE - SS E10R OF 2026.pdf (TENDER)Max Points Awarded
BOE ≥ 51% Black Owned Enterprise or 51% management Control by
South African Black People. 5
WOE ≥ 51% Woman Owned Enterprise and Controlled by one or more
woman or 51% Management control by one or more woman. 5
Special Conditions
Source: TENDER NOTICE - SS E10R OF 2026.pdf (TENDER)Tender documents available from Supply Chain Management Unit Offices, 5th Floor, A.S. Chetty Centre, 333 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg from 12h00 on 10 September 2026. Non-refundable tender fee R327.60 (incl. VAT) per document, cash or EFT only. Documents may also be downloaded from National Treasury e-Tender Publication Portal at www.etenders.gov.za. Sealed quotations endorsed 'SUPPLY AND DELIVERY CONTRACT No. E' must be placed in the Tender Box at Central Stores, 2 Abattoir Road, Pietermaritzburg, by 12h00 on 13 October 2026. Validity period: 6 months from closing date. The Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any quotation and reserves the right to accept the whole or any part. Each service provider will be informed of the result. The Municipality expects businesses within the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Region to support its contract and BEE/SMME initiatives.
Section
Source: TENDER NOTICE - SS E10R OF 2026.pdfTender Adjudication/Evaluation Criteria: Tenderers meeting the Mandatory Requirements
of the tender shall be evaluated on a Two Stage Evaluation System – Stage One: Functionality
and Stage Two: 80/20 Point System in accordance with the Msunduzi Municipality’s Supply
The Functionality for Stage One shall be evaluated on the following criteria
No. Evaluation Criteria Maximum Points
Number of combined projects in rand value for supply 2. Purchase Order 1. 40 Points
Total Functionality Points 40 Points
Minimum Threshold 20 Points
The allocation of Preference Points will be according to the following Specific Goals
Specific goals Description Max Points Awarded
Total Preference Points 20
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
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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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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Address
111 HAVELOCK ROAD - Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - 3201
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High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
11 Sept 2026
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