Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Mthatha Dam - Ncise Village - Mthatha - 5100
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
07 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-173276
The department of water and sanitation requires supply and delivery of 14 types of electric and cordless power tools (all makita-equivalent) to the mthatha dam construction east site office in the eastern cape. Quantities range from 10 to 25 units per item, with a transport line item, but actual orders will be placed as needed with 14-day delivery from official order. The single most consequential bidder consideration is mandatory attendance at the compulsory site briefing on 13 october 2026 at 10:00 at mthatha dam — non-attendance disqualifies the bid outright.
Compulsory briefing: 13 October 2026 at 10:00 at Mthatha Dam Construction East Site Offices (GPS S 31°33'03" E 28°44'35"); non-attendance disqualifies.
Closing: 21 October 2026 at 11:00; physical submission only to bid box at Department of Water and Sanitation, Mthatha Dam Office Building, Mthatha 5100.
Evaluation: 80/20 preference points system; 80 points price, 20 points specific goals (women ownership 5, disability ownership 5, youth ownership 5, Eastern Cape location 2, B-BBEE level 1/2 EME/QSE 3).
Mandatory returnable forms: SBD 1 (signed), SBD 3.1 (fully priced, firm prices, VAT inclusive, no correction fluid), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, CSD registration (MAAA number), SARS TCS PIN or printed certificate, CIPC registration, Percentage Ownership Affidavit (Annexure 1) if claiming ownership points, Location of Enterprise Affidavit (Annexure 2) with premises proof if claiming location points, board resolution/authority to sign.
Eligibility: CSD registered, SARS tax compliant, CIPC active; no state employees as directors/members.
Technical compliance: all tools must meet exact Makita-equivalent specifications in Section 2; non-compliant goods rejected and collected by supplier within 48 hours at own expense.
Delivery: within 14 days of official order; hours Monday–Thursday 07:30–14:00 only; no deliveries Fridays after 14:00 through Mondays, public holidays, or last Thursday/Friday of month.
Offer validity: 120 days from closing date.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 21 October 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Mthatha Dam Construction East Office Building
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
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Mthatha Dam - Ncise Village - Mthatha - 5100
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Description
Source: WTE1040CE.pdf07 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
21 Oct
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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.
WTE1040CE.pdf
Supply and delivery of 14 line items of electric and cordless power tools, all specified as equivalent to Makita, for the Department of Water and Sanitation's Mthatha Dam operations in the Eastern Cape Province. Estimated total quantities range from 10 to 25 units per item, with delivery required within 14 days of official order.
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Procurement: Supply and delivery of electric and cordless tools to Mthatha Dam in the Eastern Cape Province.
Issuing department: Department of Water and Sanitation, Construction East.
Delivery site: Mthatha Dam Construction East Site Office, GPS S 31°33'03" E 28°44'35".
Compulsory briefing session: 13 October 2026 at 10:00 at Mthatha Dam Construction East Site Offices.
Bid type: Request for Quotation (RFQ).
Reference: WTE1040CE.
Important Dates
Source: WTE1040CE.pdf (TENDER)Compulsory briefing session: 13 October 2026 at 10:00.
Venue: Mthatha Dam Construction East Site Offices, GPS S 31°33'03" E 28°44'35".
Attendance is mandatory; non-attendance disqualifies the bid.
Closing date and time: 21 October 2026 at 11:00.
Offer validity: 120 days from closing date.
Delivery period: commencement within 14 days after receipt of official order; deliveries required within 14 days of order.
Delivery hours: Monday–Thursday 07:30–14:00; no deliveries Fridays 14:00–Mondays 07:00, public holidays, or last Thursday/Friday of month.
Contact Information
Source: WTE1040CE.pdf (TENDER)SCM enquiries:
Technical enquiries:
Submission address (bid box):
Department of Water and Sanitation
Mthatha Dam Office Building
Mthatha 5100
(Eastern Cape Province)
Service delivery address:
Department of Water and Sanitation
Construction East Site Office
Mthatha Dam
GPS: s 31°33'03" e 28°44'35"
Submission Guidelines
Source: WTE1040CE.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: physical delivery to bid box or Supply Chain Management Office.
Submission address: Department of Water and Sanitation, Mthatha Dam Office Building, Mthatha 5100 (bid box at entrance of Construction East site office).
Closing date and time: 21 October 2026 at 11:00.
Late bids will not be accepted.
Bids must be sealed in an envelope endorsed with the bid number (WTE1040CE), description, and bidder name.
Original bid plus cover letter and supporting documents required.
No telegraphic, telex, facsimile, or email submissions accepted.
Returnable forms (must be completed, signed and submitted):
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: WTE1040CE.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation method: 80/20 preference points system (PPPFA 2022).
Price: maximum 80 points (lowest acceptable bid scores 80).
Specific goals: maximum 20 points allocated as follows:
Ownership points calculated pro-rata: points = 5 × percentage shareholding / 100.
Four-phase evaluation:
Phase 1 – Mandatory Requirements (non-compliance = disqualification):
Phase 2 – Administrative Compliance (non-compliance forfeits preference points only):
Phase 3 – Technical Evaluation and Specification Compliance (non-compliance = disqualification):
Phase 4 – Preference Points System: points awarded per specific goals claimed with supporting proof.
Minimum qualifying score: not explicitly stated; lowest acceptable bid on price proceeds to preference points stage.
Joint ventures: each party must submit separate TCS/CSD; joint venture agreement and authorisation certificates required.
Exclusions: persons in service of the state, companies with state-employed directors, close corporations with state-employed members.
Technical Specifications
Source: WTE1040CE.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Supply and delivery of electric and cordless tools to Mthatha Dam, Eastern Cape.
All tools must be equivalent to Makita specifications.
Quantities and specifications:
Delivery: within 14 days of official order; delivery hours Mon–Thu 07:30–14:00; excluded periods as per important dates.
Non-compliant goods rejected; supplier collects within 48 hours at own expense.
Technical support: supplier representative on site within 24 hours of reported problem; solution or replacement on site within 48 hours at supplier expense.
Defective/damaged goods not accepted.
Risk and ownership pass at signed delivery acceptance.
Quantities not guaranteed; orders placed as needed.
Bidder must nominate contract person for delivery scheduling.
Bidder vehicles must be suitable; overloading prohibited.
Bidders must acquaint themselves with road conditions and distances.
Pricing Schedule
Source: WTE1040CE.pdfPricing schedule (SBD 3.1) contains 15 line items (13 tool items + transport lump sum).
All prices firm, VAT inclusive, in ZAR.
Quantities are estimates; Department reserves right to purchase any, all, or none of the items.
Offer valid for 120 days from closing date.
Corrections must be crossed out, initialled; correction fluid invalidates bid.
Schedule must be completed in full; failure invalidates bid.
Unit prices must include all costs (delivery, VAT, etc.).
Transport priced as a single SUM item.
Financial Requirements
Source: WTE1040CE.pdf (TENDER)Pricing format: firm prices (SBD 3.1), all-inclusive (VAT, delivery, all costs included in unit price).
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR), VAT inclusive.
Offer validity: 120 days from closing date.
Payment terms: monthly on receipt of valid tax invoice supported by delivery notes and supplier/manufacturer letter; payment within 30 days of invoice approval via EFT; no cash/cheque.
Price escalation: only if escalation formulas submitted in bid document.
Standing time >3 hours paid only if caused by Department.
Bid security / bonds / guarantees / retention: not specified.
Financial capacity / turnover thresholds: not specified.
Quantities in pricing schedule are estimates; Department may purchase one, none, or all items; contract validity unaffected by quantity variations.
Corrections on pricing schedule: cross out neatly, enter correct figure adjacent, initial alteration; correction fluid invalidates bid.
Compliance Requirements
Source: WTE1040CE.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory eligibility:
B-bbee:
Specific goals evidence (must be submitted with bid to claim points):
Returnable forms (see submissionGuidelines for full list).
Joint ventures: each party submits separate TCS/CSD; joint venture agreement and authorisation certificates required.
Foreign suppliers: complete questionnaire on SBD 1; if no RSA presence/income/tax liability, TCS PIN not required.
Safety and environmental: adherence to Department’s policies required.
Health & Safety
Source: WTE1040CE.pdfBidders must adhere to the Department’s Safety and Environmental policies. No detailed HSE plan, safety file, or specific OHS requirements are specified in the document beyond this general obligation.
Contractual Terms
Source: WTE1040CE.pdfContract terms:
Section
Source: WTE1040CE.pdfEvaluation follows the four-phase process detailed in the main evaluationCriteria section. No additional criteria beyond those already summarised.
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