Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
32 Govan Mbeki Avenue - South End - Gqeberha - 6000
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
05 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-172615
The sarah baartman district municipality requires the supply and delivery of a new 10,000l sewage extraction vacuum truck to the sundays river valley local municipality in kirkwood. The bid will be evaluated using an 80/20 preference points system, allocating 80 points for price, 10 points for b‑bbee status and 10 points for locality, with mandatory csd registration and full documentation required. Bidders must submit all original mbd forms, proof of address for locality points, and meet the closing deadline of 20 october 2026 at 12:00.
Closing deadline: Bids must be placed in the Bid Box on the 4th Floor, 32 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Gqeberha before 12:00 on 20 October 2026.
CSD registration: Bidders must be successfully registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD); non‑registration renders the bid null and void.
Mandatory forms: All original MBD forms (1, 4, 6.1, 8, 9) and the pricing schedule (MBD 3.1) must be fully completed and signed; missing forms disqualify the bid.
B‑BBEE evidence: Submit an original or certified B‑BBEE status level verification certificate (or sworn affidavit for EME) to claim up to 10 preference points.
Locality proof: Provide proof of office address (lease agreement or municipal account in bidder’s name) to claim up to 10 locality points.
Technical compliance: Deliver a 10,000L vacuum truck meeting the detailed chassis, engine, pump, safety and branding specifications, including training within two weeks and required operator tools.
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Tuesday, 20 October 2026 - 12:00
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32 Govan Mbeki Avenue - South End - Gqeberha - 6000
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Source: Bid no 35 of 2026 SRVM_SEWAGE TRUCK.pdf05 Oct
2026
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2026
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CAM157868 BID SEWAGE EXTRACT.pdf
Supply and delivery of a new 10,000-litre sewage extraction vacuum truck for the Sarah Baartman District Municipality in the Eastern Cape. Bidders must submit mandatory documents and comply with the 80/20 preference points system, including locality and B-BBEE points.
Bid no 35 of 2026 SRVM_SEWAGE TRUCK.pdf
Supply and delivery of one new 10,000-litre sewage extraction vacuum truck, to be delivered to the Sundays River Valley Local Municipality in Kirkwood. The truck must be white, branded with both municipalities' logos, registered before delivery, and supplied with a full tank of fuel. The contract includes operator training within two weeks of delivery, a service plan, and warranties.
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Procurement: Supply and delivery of one new 10,000L sewage extraction vacuum truck
Purchaser: Sarah Baartman District Municipality (SBDM)
Beneficiary: Sundays River Valley Local Municipality (Kirkwood)
Purpose: Donation to improve basic sanitation and service delivery while observing environmental protocols
Vehicle use: Sewage extraction at wastewater treatment facilities, sewers, and sanitation-related facilities
Quantity: One (1) unit
Delivery location: Sundays River Valley Local Municipality, Kirkwood
Important Dates
Source: Bid no 35 of 2026 SRVM_SEWAGE TRUCK.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 20 October 2026
Closing time: 12:00 (noon)
Notice date: 5 October 2026
Bid opening: Public opening in Committee Room 1, 6th Floor, 32 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Gqeberha after closing
Compulsory briefing: None specified
Site visit: None specified
Clarification deadline: Not specified (SBDM may request clarification; response within 48 hours)
Contact Information
Source: Bid no 35 of 2026 SRVM_SEWAGE TRUCK.pdf (TENDER)Technical enquiries:
SCM enquiries:
Submission address:
Service delivery address:
Municipal manager:
Submission Guidelines
Source: Bid no 35 of 2026 SRVM_SEWAGE TRUCK.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: Physical delivery in sealed envelope
Submission address: Bid Box, 4th Floor, 32 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Gqeberha
Closing time: 20 October 2026 at 12:00 (noon)
Envelope marking: "BID NO. 35/2026: SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF A NEW 10,000L SEWAGE EXTRACTION VACUUM TRUCK"
Document requirement: Original municipal document or original printed copy from website; bids only on official original forms
Signing: All pages originally signed in black ink (copies not accepted)
Disqualification: Late, incomplete, facsimiled, or emailed bids; unsigned pages; missing mandatory documents
Returnable forms:
Mandatory attachments:
Bid validity: 90 days from closing date
Objection period: 14 days after award notification
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Bid no 35 of 2026 SRVM_SEWAGE TRUCK.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation system: 80/20 preference points (bid value ≤ R50 million)
Price: 80 points (formula: Ps = 80[1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin])
B-BBEE status level: 10 points (Level 1=10, 2=9, 3=8, 4=6, 5=4, 6=3, 7=2, 8=1, Non-compliant=0)
Locality: 10 points (Within Sarah Baartman District=10, Within Eastern Cape=8, Within South Africa=5, Outside South Africa=1)
Total maximum: 100 points
Minimum qualifying score: Not explicitly stated; only "qualifying bids" evaluated
Pre-qualification: CSD registration mandatory (non-registration renders bid null and void)
Exclusion: No bids from persons in service of the state
Tie-breaking: Highest specific goal points; then highest functionality points (if applicable); then drawing of lots
B-BBEE evidence: Original/valid certificate from SANAS-accredited agency, IRBA-approved auditor, or accounting officer; or sworn affidavit for EME
Locality evidence: Proof of office address (lease/municipal account in bidder's name)
Price points calculated after comparative basis with unconditional discounts
Technical Specifications
Source: Bid no 35 of 2026 SRVM_SEWAGE TRUCK.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Supply and delivery of ONE (1) new 10,000L sewage extraction vacuum truck to Sundays River Valley Local Municipality, Kirkwood
Delivery requirements: Full fuel tank, all road fees included, registered prior to delivery, registration documents handed over on delivery day, white colour, branded with both municipalities' logos (positioning to be communicated)
Chassis:
Engine:
Transmission:
Performance:
Vacuum tanker body:
Electrical & safety:
Vacuum pump:
Hydraulic system:
Vacuum tank:
Overflow & safety equipment:
Warranty & service:
General requirements:
Methodology
Source: Bid no 35 of 2026 SRVM_SEWAGE TRUCK.pdf (TENDER)Delivery methodology:
Technical approach:
Quality Management
Source: Bid no 35 of 2026 SRVM_SEWAGE TRUCK.pdfTank certification: Design and testing by competent engineer or approved tank manufacturer
Vacuum design rating: Minimum -0.9 bar gauge
Corrosion protection: Internal sewage-resistant coating or approved lining; external primer and polyurethane topcoat
Material specification: Carbon steel minimum 6 mm shell thickness (subject to structural design)
Warranty periods: Tank/subframe 3 years; vacuum pump/hydraulics 2–3 years; corrosion 3 years (subject to coating maintenance)
Service plan: Vehicle servicing per chassis manufacturer severe-duty schedule; major service at manufacturer-specified mileage; hydraulic oil and filter replacement per manufacturer recommendations
Quality assurance: Tank rated for vacuum service by competent engineer; pump protection includes moisture separator, overflow protection, vacuum relief valve; automatic float-operated shut-off for filling and overflow
Pricing Schedule
Source: Bid no 35 of 2026 SRVM_SEWAGE TRUCK.pdfPricing form: MBD 3.1 (Firm Prices for Purchases)
Pricing structure: Single line item
Item: Supply and delivery of new 10,000L Sewage Extraction vacuum truck to Sundays River Local Municipality complete per specifications
Rate components: Unit rate (VAT excluded), delivery period, total price (VAT excluded), VAT, total price (VAT inclusive)
Inclusions: Rate must include training, service plan, warranty, and all additional costs
Price basis: All prices VAT inclusive, final and binding
Validity: 90 days from closing date
No price amendments for VAT during contract term
All expenses, disbursements, costs, risks, liabilities, overheads, and profit included
Financial Requirements
Source: Bid no 35 of 2026 SRVM_SEWAGE TRUCK.pdf (TENDER)Pricing format: Firm prices (MBD 3.1)
Price basis: VAT inclusive
Price components: Must include all expenses, disbursements, costs (transport, overheads, accommodation, etc.), general risks, liabilities, obligations, overhead charges, profit
Price finality: All prices final and binding
Validity period: 90 days from closing date
Pricing schedule: Single line item – supply and delivery of 10,000L truck complete per specifications
Rate to include: Training, service plan, warranty, all additional
Total price: VAT inclusive
Bid security: Not specified
Performance bond/guarantee: Not specified
Retention: Not specified
Payment terms: Not specified
Financial capacity: Financial statements for past 3 years (or since establishment) required if bid value > R10 million (VAT incl.)
Tax compliance: CSD tax status must be TAX COMPLIANT
No price amendments for VAT during contract
Compliance Requirements
Source: Bid no 35 of 2026 SRVM_SEWAGE TRUCK.pdf (TENDER)CSD registration: Mandatory (non-registration renders bid null and void)
Tax status: CSD overall tax clearance must be TAX COMPLIANT
Company registration: CK documents reflecting shareholders/ownership
Director identification: Certified ID copies of directors/owners (certification ≤6 months)
Mandatory forms: MBD 4, 6.1, 8, 9 fully completed and accurate
Municipal accounts:
B-BBEE: Original/valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS-accredited agency, IRBA-approved auditor, or accounting officer) or sworn affidavit (EME) to claim preference points
Locality: Proof of office address (lease/municipal account in bidder's name) to claim locality points
Financial statements: Past 3 years (or since establishment) if bid > R10 million (VAT incl.)
Signing: All pages originally signed in black ink (copies not accepted)
Exclusion: No bids from persons in service of the state
CIDB registration: Proof requested in attachment checklist (Item 4) but not explicitly stated as mandatory for this supply tender
Brochures: Vehicle brochures required
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: Bid no 35 of 2026 SRVM_SEWAGE TRUCK.pdf (TENDER)Preference points: 10 points maximum under 80/20 system
Points table:
Evidence required:
Claim process: Complete MBD 6.1, attach evidence, claim points per table
Non-submission: Interpreted as not claiming B-BBEE points (score 0)
Verification: Municipality may require substantiation at any time
Health & Safety
Source: Bid no 35 of 2026 SRVM_SEWAGE TRUCK.pdfVehicle safety equipment:
Tank safety:
Training: Operator training within 2 weeks of delivery
Operator tools: 15-ton hydraulic jack, triangles, wheel spanner, essential maintenance tools
Environmental
Source: Bid no 35 of 2026 SRVM_SEWAGE TRUCK.pdfEnvironmental commitment: SBDM advancing service delivery while observing environmental protocols and regulations
Emissions standard: Euro III minimum (subject to South African homologation status)
Spill control: Spill-control materials required as part of safety equipment
Purpose: Basic sanitation improvement at wastewater treatment facilities, sewers, and sanitation-related facilities
Tank design: Suitable for sewage with internal corrosion-resistant coating/lining
Overflow protection: Automatic float-ball shut-off and secondary overflow protection to prevent environmental contamination
Moisture separator: Before vacuum pump to prevent discharge of contaminants
Contractual Terms
Source: Bid no 35 of 2026 SRVM_SEWAGE TRUCK.pdfGoverning law: Republic of South Africa
Domicilium: Bidder chooses address in Republic for legal proceedings
Bid validity: 90 days from closing date
Withdrawal penalty: SBDM may recover additional expenses incurred from re-tendering or accepting less favourable bid; may set off against monies due or guarantees/deposits
Contract form: Successful bidder must fill and sign contract form (SBD 7.1/7.2)
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) apply
Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and 2022 Regulations apply
Special conditions of contract may apply
Objection period: 14 days after award (bidders must monitor SBDM website)
Award notification: Bids awarded advertised on SBDM website (www.sarahbaartman.co.za)
SBDM rights: Not obliged to accept lowest or any bid; may accept part or reject full bid
Confidentiality: All materials remain SBDM property and may be recalled
No contractual obligation: RFB does not constitute contract or obligation to purchase
State employee exclusion: No bid considered from persons in service of the state (per MSCM Regulations)
Warranty terms: As per technical specifications (chassis per manufacturer; tank/subframe 3 years; pump/hydraulics 2–3 years; corrosion 3 years; limit 300,000 km/36 months)
Service plan: Per chassis manufacturer severe-duty schedule; major service at specified mileage; hydraulic oil/filter per manufacturer
Special Conditions
Source: Bid no 35 of 2026 SRVM_SEWAGE TRUCK.pdf (TENDER)Document submission: Original municipal document or original printed copy from website only
Bid format: Official original forms only; no bidder's own conditions
Late bids: Not accepted (regardless of reason)
Incomplete bids: Not accepted
Facsimiled/emailed bids: Not accepted
Award discretion: Lowest bid not necessarily accepted; SBDM may accept part or reject full bid
Document availability: Free download from e-tender portal (https://etenders.treasury.gov.za) or municipal website (https://sarahbaartman.co.za); hard copies at R227.00 from SCM Unit (4th Floor, 32 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Gqeberha)
Award publication: Bids awarded advertised on SBDM website; bidders must monitor
Objection period: 14 days after award (date stipulated on website)
State employee exclusion: No bid considered from persons in service of the state (per MSCM Regulations)
Confidentiality: All tender materials remain SBDM property
No obligation: RFB does not create purchase obligation
Clarification: SBDM may request additional information; response within 48 hours
Regulations: Subject to Supply Chain Management Regulations, GCC, and applicable special conditions
Requirements
Source: Bid no 35 of 2026 SRVM_SEWAGE TRUCK.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory submission documents:
Compliance:
Section
Source: Bid no 35 of 2026 SRVM_SEWAGE TRUCK.pdfEvaluation methodology: 80/20 preference points system (bid value ≤ R50 million)
Scoring allocation:
Total: 100 points maximum
Pre-qualification: CSD registration mandatory
Evidence requirements:
Tie-breaking: Highest specific goal points → highest functionality points (if applicable) → drawing of lots
Fraudulent claims: Disqualification, cost recovery, contract cancellation, restriction from state business up to 10 years, criminal prosecution
Description
Source: CAM157868 BID SEWAGE EXTRACT.pdfSupply and delivery of one new 10,000L sewage extraction vacuum truck to Sarah Baartman District Municipality.
Important Dates
Source: CAM157868 BID SEWAGE EXTRACT.pdf (TENDER)Closing: 20 October 2026 at 12:00
Bid opening: 20 October 2026 (immediately after closing) in public
No compulsory briefing or site visit stated.
Contact Information
Source: CAM157868 BID SEWAGE EXTRACT.pdf (TENDER)Technical enquiries
SCM enquiries
Submission address
Municipal address
Submission Guidelines
Source: CAM157868 BID SEWAGE EXTRACT.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: physical bid box only
Returnable forms required:
Disqualification risks:
Document procurement:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: CAM157868 BID SEWAGE EXTRACT.pdf (TENDER)Preference points system: 80/20
Minimum requirements: none stated beyond mandatory document compliance
Evaluation stages:
Note: Lowest bid not automatically accepted. Municipality reserves right to reject any part or full bid.
Technical Specifications
Source: CAM157868 BID SEWAGE EXTRACT.pdf (TENDER)Procurement: one new 10,000L sewage extraction vacuum truck
Financial Requirements
Source: CAM157868 BID SEWAGE EXTRACT.pdf (TENDER)Document procurement fee: R227.00 for hard copy printing
Compliance Requirements
Source: CAM157868 BID SEWAGE EXTRACT.pdf (TENDER)CSD registration
Company registration
Municipal debt clearance
B-bbee
Locality
Special Conditions
Source: CAM157868 BID SEWAGE EXTRACT.pdf (TENDER)Original printed documents required. Late, incomplete, faxed or emailed bids rejected. Municipality reserves right to reject any part or full bid. Public bid opening immediately after closing.
Requirements
Source: CAM157868 BID SEWAGE EXTRACT.pdf (TENDER)Active CSD registration mandatory. Non-compliance renders bid null and void.
Section
Source: CAM157868 BID SEWAGE EXTRACT.pdf80/20 preference points system: 80 points price, 10 points locality, 10 points B-BBEE status level of contribution.
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