Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
CORNER OF HIGH AND MARK STREET - VRYHEID - VRYHEID - 3100
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
13 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-173972
The abaqulusi local municipality invites bids for the supply and delivery of 24 specified bends and elbows stock items on an as‑and‑when‑required basis over a 36‑month period. Bidders must submit firm prices that include all delivery costs and applicable taxes, and provide proof of csd registration, tax compliance, b‑bbee status, sabs approval, bank rating and relevant experience. The tender will be evaluated on an 80/20 preference point system, with functionality points awarded for sabs certification, bank rating and company experience, and specific goals points for previously disadvantaged individuals and local‑based service providers.
Closing date and submission: 13 November 2026 at 12h00; bids must be deposited in the tender box at ground floor, Abaqulusi Local Municipality, corner of High and Mark Street, Vryheid 3100; late bids not accepted.
Mandatory returnable forms: MBD 2 (Tax Clearance), MBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices), MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), MBD 7.1 (Contract Form), MBD 8 (Declaration of Past SCM Practices), MBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination); all must be fully completed and signed.
Eligibility prerequisites: CSD registration (detailed report), valid SARS TCS PIN or original Tax Clearance Certificate, certified B‑BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, municipal water/electricity/rates account not older than 3 months or lease agreement, certified ID copies of directors/owners, SABS Approval Certificate, proof of bank rating (A, B or C), reference letters/purchase orders for supply‑and‑delivery experience, proof of bid fee payment (R2000).
Evaluation criteria: 80/20 preference point system (Price 80 points, Specific Goals 20 points); functionality scoring (max 60 points) requires SABS certificate (20 pts), bank rating A=20/B=15/C=10 (20 pts) and company experience (0‑1 letters=5, 2‑3=10, 4‑5=20) (20 pts); Specific Goals: previously disadvantaged individuals (10 pts) and empowerment of local‑based service providers (10 pts); bidders must submit proof to claim points.
Disqualifying conditions: not registered on CSD, being in the service of the state (or having a director/manager/shareholder in state service), acting as a municipal advisor/consultant, listed on National Treasury’s Restricted Suppliers or Tender Defaulters registers, fraud/corruption conviction in past 5 years, municipal arrears >3 months, incomplete or unsigned MBD forms, late submission, foreign suppliers failing to complete pre‑award questionnaire.
Contact information: SCM – Mr N. Zulu (034 9822 133 x 2277, [email protected]); Technical – Mdu Ntombela (034 9822 133, [email protected]); general SCM email [email protected]; fax 034 9821 939.
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Date & Time
Friday, 13 November 2026 - 12:00
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CORNER OF HIGH AND MARK STREET - VRYHEID - VRYHEID - 3100
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Source: TENDER DOCUMENT - SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF BENDS 8-2-1-648.pdf (TENDER)13 Oct
2026
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2026
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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.
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TENDER DOCUMENT - SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF BENDS 8-2-1-648.pdf
Supply and delivery of bends and elbows stock items as per specified sizes for a period of 36 months, as and when required, by Abaqulusi Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal.
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Closing date and time: 13 November 2026 at 12h00
Tender documents available from: 13 October 2026 (self-download from e-Tender Portal www.e-tenders.gov.za)
Tender validity period: 90 days after closing date
No compulsory briefing or site visit mentioned
Contact Information
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT - SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF BENDS 8-2-1-648.pdf (TENDER)SCM Enquiries:
Technical Enquiries:
General SCM email: [email protected]
Submission address: Ground floor, Abaqulusi Local Municipality, corner of High and Mark Street, Vryheid 3100
Postal address: PO Box 57, Vryheid 3100
Fax (both): 034 9821 939
Submission Guidelines
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT - SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF BENDS 8-2-1-648.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: Physical deposit in tender box
Submission address: Ground floor, Abaqulusi Local Municipality, corner of High and Mark Street, Vryheid 3100
Closing date and time: 13 November 2026 at 12h00
Late bids not accepted under any circumstances
Documents must be in a sealed envelope marked: "SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF BENDS/ELBOWS STOCK ITEMS AS PER SIZES, over 36 months. Tender NO: 8/2/1/648"
Must use official forms provided (not re-typed)
Tender validity: 90 days from closing date
Non-refundable bid fee: R2000.00 (R1500.00 for electronic copies); proof of payment required with submission
All Municipal Bidding Documents (MBDs) must be fully completed and signed
Returnable forms (each must be completed and signed):
Additional mandatory attachments: Proof of CSD registration (detailed), company registration document, SARS TCS PIN or Tax Clearance Certificate, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, municipal account (≤3 months) or lease agreement, certified ID copies of directors/owners, SABS Approval Certificate, proof of bank rating (A/B/C), reference letters or purchase orders for supply and delivery experience, proof of bid fee payment
Evaluation Criteria
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT - SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF BENDS 8-2-1-648.pdf (TENDER)Preference point system: 80/20 (Price 80 points, Specific Goals 20 points)
Evaluation stages: Completeness → Responsiveness → Functionality → Price and Specific Goals
Functionality scoring (total 60 points, minimum qualifying score not stated):
Specific Goals (20 points total):
Bidders must submit proof/documentation to claim specific goals points; failure to submit means points not claimed
Organ of state may require substantiation of claims at any time
Technical Specifications
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT - SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF BENDS 8-2-1-648.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Supply and delivery of bends/elbows stock items as per sizes for 36 months (as and when required)
Items (24 stock items, unit pricing for each):
Delivery: To Abaqulusi Local Municipality at Vryheid; all delivery costs included in bid price
SABS Approval Certificate mandatory for products (20 functionality points)
Escalation percentages required for Year 2 and Year 3
Firm prices only (no exchange rate variations)
Brand/model, country of origin, specification compliance, and delivery period to be indicated on pricing schedule
Experience & Qualifications
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT - SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF BENDS 8-2-1-648.pdf (TENDER)Company experience: Appointment letters or purchase orders for any supply and delivery of goods (scored 0-20 functionality points):
Key personnel qualifications: Not specified
Professional registrations: Not specified
Mandatory certifications: SABS Approval Certificate for products
Director/owner identification: Certified copies of ID documents required
Municipal account: Certified current account (≤3 months) or lease agreement required
Quality Management
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT - SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF BENDS 8-2-1-648.pdf (TENDER)Quality requirements per GCC:
Product compliance: SABS Approval Certificate mandatory for all supplied items (20 functionality points)
No additional quality management systems (ISO, etc.) specified
Pricing Schedule
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT - SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF BENDS 8-2-1-648.pdf (TENDER)Pricing schedule: MBD 3.1 – Firm Prices (Purchases)
Pricing basis: Unit prices for each of 24 stock items (quantity 1 each for pricing purposes)
Escalation: Percentage escalation for Year 2 and Year 3 to be provided
Inclusions: All applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, SDL) and all delivery costs to Vryheid
Required declarations on pricing schedule:
Offer validity: 90 days from closing date
No bill of quantities or schedule of rates beyond the listed items
Financial Requirements
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT - SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF BENDS 8-2-1-648.pdf (TENDER)Pricing format: Firm prices only (MBD 3.1); non-firm prices subject to exchange rate variations not accepted
All applicable taxes included in bid price (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, SDL)
All delivery costs included in bid price
Offer validity: 90 days from closing date
Escalation percentages for Year 2 and Year 3 to be provided in pricing schedule
Financial capability assessed via bank rating (functionality scoring): A = 20 pts, B = 15 pts, C = 10 pts
Proof of bank rating (A, B, or C) required
No bid security, performance bond, guarantee, or retention mentioned in document
Payment terms per General Conditions of Contract (GCC Clause 16)
Compliance Requirements
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT - SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF BENDS 8-2-1-648.pdf (TENDER)CSD registration: Detailed Central Supplier Database registration report required
Company registration: Valid CIPC company registration document
Tax compliance: SARS TCS PIN or valid original Tax Clearance Certificate (certified copies not accepted); each JV/consortium party must submit separate TCS/PIN/CSD
B-BBEE: Certified B-BBEE certificate from registered accountant OR original sworn affidavit from Commissioner of Oaths (to claim specific goals points)
Municipal account: Certified current water/electricity/rates account not older than 3 months OR lease agreement
Directors' identification: Certified copies of ID documents of all directors and owners
Product certification: SABS Approval Certificate mandatory (20 functionality points)
Financial standing: Proof of bank rating (A, B, or C) required (20 functionality points)
Experience: Reference letters or purchase orders for supply and delivery experience (scored 0-20 functionality points)
Bid fee: Proof of payment of R2000.00 (R1500.00 for electronic copies)
Municipal database: Must be registered on Abaqulusi Municipal Database (forms available at SCM office or website)
All MBD forms (2, 3.1, 4, 6.1, 7.1, 8, 9) must be fully completed and signed
Disqualification conditions:
Foreign suppliers must complete pre-award questionnaire (Part B:3)
Contractual Terms
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT - SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF BENDS 8-2-1-648.pdf (TENDER)Contract governed by General Conditions of Contract (GCC) clauses 1-32 covering: definitions, application, standards, performance security, inspections/tests/analysis, packing, delivery/documents, insurance, transportation, incidental services, spare parts, warranty, payment, prices, amendments, assignment, subcontracts, delays, penalties, termination for default, dumping/countervailing duties, force majeure, termination for insolvency, dispute settlement, limitation of liability, governing language, applicable law, notices, taxes/duties
Contract form: MBD 7.1 (Form of Offer and Acceptance) to be signed in duplicate by successful bidder and purchaser
Contract period: 36 months
Special conditions: Municipality reserves right to withdraw invitation, re-advertise, reject any bid, accept part of bid, not bound to accept lowest bid or highest scoring bidder
No awards to persons in service of state, restricted suppliers, or tender defaulters
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