Supply and delivery of aluminium bundle cables (abc xlpe & pilca) stock items for 36 months

Closing date: 18 November 2026 at 12:00.

Tender documents available for self-download from E-tender Portal (www.e-tenders.gov.za) from 19 October 2026.

Bid validity: 90 days after closing date.

Bidding procedure enquiries (SCM):

• Contact: Mr N. Zulu
• Department: Finance (SCM)
• Telephone: 034 9822 133 x 2277
• Fax: 034 9821 939
• Email: [email protected]

Technical enquiries:

• Contact: Mdu Ntombela
• Department: Corporate Services
• Telephone: 034 9822 133
• Fax: 034 9821 939
• Email: [email protected]

General SCM enquiries: [email protected]

Submission address: AbaQulusi Local Municipality, corner of High and Mark Street, Vryheid 3100.

Submission method: sealed envelope deposited in the tender box at the ground floor, AbaQulusi Local Municipality, corner of High and Mark Street, Vryheid 3100.

Closing time: 18 November 2026 at 12:00.

Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not re-typed) or online.

Bids must be submitted on the original documentation provided by Abaqulusi Municipality.

Envelope must be clearly marked: "SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ALUMINIUM BUNDLE CABLES ABC XLPE & PILCA STOCK ITEMS AS PER SIZES, over 36 months. Tender NO: 8/2/1/665".

Proof of payment of the bid fee must be attached; failure to do so leads to disqualification.

Returnable forms (all must be completed and signed):

• MBD 2 (Tax Clearance Certificate Requirements): tax compliance evidence.
• MBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices): firm prices only.
• MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses any connection to persons in the service of the state.
• MBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims specific goals points.
• MBD 7.1 (Form of Offer and Acceptance): contract form to be signed.
• MBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past SCM Practices): discloses past improper conduct.
• MBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination): certifies no collusion.

Disqualification risks:

• Late bids.
• Incomplete or unsigned MBD forms.
• Failure to attach proof of payment.
• Submitting on re-typed or non-original documents.

Minimum required documents: proof of payment of bid fee; detailed CSD registration report; valid company registration document; SARS PIN or Tax Clearance Certificate; certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; certified current municipal account (water/electricity/rates) not older than three months or lease agreement; certified ID copies of directors and owners; SABS Approval Certificate; proof of bank rating (A, B, C); reference letters or purchase orders as proof of experience.

Evaluation stages: Completeness, Responsiveness, functionality, then price and specific goals.

Preference point system: 80/20 (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points).

Functionality scoring (maximum 60 points):

• Company experience: 0-1 appointment letters/orders = 5 points; 2-3 = 10 points; 4-5 = 20 points.
• SABS Approved Certificate: 20 points (certificate required, not the plan).
• Financial capability: 20 points based on bank rating (A=20, B=15, C=10).

Specific goals (20 points):

• Previously disadvantaged individuals: 10 points.
• Empowerment of local based service providers: 10 points.

The municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid.

Supply and delivery of aluminium bundle cables (ABC XLPE & PILCA) stock items as per sizes, for a period of 36 months.

Items (quantity 1 each):

• 16mm x 2 Cores
• 10mm x 2/3 Cores
• 25mm x 2/3/4 Cores
• 35mm x 2/3/4 Cores
• 50mm x 3/4/4 Cores
• 75mm x 3/4 Cores
• 120mm x 3/4 Cores
• 150mm x 3/4 Cores
• 185mm x 3/4 Cores

Delivery required to Abaqulusi Local Municipality at Vryheid.

All delivery costs must be included in the bid price.

Company experience: appointment letters or purchase orders for supply and delivery of goods. Scoring: 0-1 letters = 5 points, 2-3 = 10 points, 4-5 = 20 points. Financial capability: bank rating A=20, B=15, C=10 points. SABS Approval Certificate: 20 points.

SABS Approval Certificate is required and is part of functionality scoring. The certificate must be submitted, not the plan.

Pricing schedule (MBD 3.1) for aluminium bundle cables ABC XLPE & PILCA stock items: items 16mm x 2 Cores, 10mm x 2/3 Cores, 25mm x 2/3/4 Cores, 35mm x 2/3/4 Cores, 50mm x 3/4/4 Cores, 75mm x 3/4 Cores, 120mm x 3/4 Cores, 150mm x 3/4 Cores, 185mm x 3/4 Cores. Quantity 1 each. Escalation percentage for Year 2 and Year 3 must be stated. Sub total, VAT, and total to be provided. Firm prices only.

Pricing: Firm prices only (MBD 3.1). Non-firm prices, including those subject to exchange rate variations, will not be considered.

Bid fee: Non-refundable R 2,000.00 payable in favour of AbaQulusi Municipality. Electronic copies (bidder prints document) administration cost R 1,500.00. Proof of payment required.

Escalation percentage for Year 2 and Year 3 must be stated.

Prices must include all applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, skills development levies).

Bank details for payment: FNB, Public Sector Managed Account, Account number 63102116646, Branch code 210554.

No bid security, bonds, or guarantees specified.

CSD registration: Mandatory – no award will be made to a person not registered on the Central Supplier Database. Detailed CSD registration report required to claim specific goals.

Tax compliance: SARS PIN or Tax Clearance Certificate required. Original Tax Clearance Certificate must be submitted; certified copies not acceptable. Each party in a consortium/JV/subcontract must submit separate tax compliance.

B-BBEE: Certified B-BBEE certificate from a registered accountant or original sworn affidavit from a Commissioner of Oaths required.

Company registration: Valid copy of company registration document required.

Identity documents: Certified copies of ID documents of directors and owners required.

Municipal account: Certified current account for water/electricity/rates and taxes, not older than three months, or a lease agreement.

SABS Approval Certificate required.

Bank rating proof (A, B, or C) required.

Reference letters or purchase orders as proof of company experience required.

No awards to persons in the service of the state, or whose directors/managers/principal shareholders/stakeholders are in the service of the state, or who are advisors/consultants contracted with the municipality.

Service providers should be on the Municipal Database; if not, obtain forms from SCM Office or download from www.abaqulusi.gov.za and submit with bid.

Contract governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any special conditions. The successful bidder must sign a written contract form (MBD 7.1). Contract period: 36 months. The municipality reserves the right to withdraw the invitation, re-advertise, reject any bid, or accept part of it. No specific penalty or termination clauses beyond GCC are stated.

Conditions: No awards to persons not registered on CSD, in the service of the state, or with directors/managers/principal shareholders/stakeholders in the service of the state, or who are advisors/consultants contracted with the municipality. All MBD forms must be filled in; failure leads to automatic disqualification. Fully completed tender document required. Service providers should be on the Municipal Database. Late bids not accepted. Tender valid for 90 days after closing. Bids must be submitted on original documentation provided by Abaqulusi Municipality. Failure to comply results in immediate disqualification.

Evaluation on Completeness, Responsiveness, functionality, then price and specific goals. 80/20 preference point system (price 80, specific goals 20). Functionality scoring: company experience (0-1 letters=5, 2-3=10, 4-5=20 points), SABS Approved Certificate (20 points), financial capability (bank rating A=20, B=15, C=10). Specific goals: previously disadvantaged individuals (10 points), empowerment of local based service providers (10 points).