Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
No 2 Industrial Area, Mandela Park - Phuthaditjhaba - Phuthaditjhaba - 9866
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
19 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-174691
Maluti-a-phofung water requires the supply and delivery of 150 x 25 kg units of hth scientific granular chlorine (cas 7778-54-3, active ingredient ca(ocl)2 680–650 g/kg) for the wilge water treatment plant. Bidders must be registered on the csd, hold a valid SARS tax compliance pin, and submit a company registration certificate, company profile, and proof that municipal rates are not in arrears. The contract is a once-off purchase evaluated on an 80/20 preferential points system, with 80 points for price and 20 for specific goals (HDI, youth, woman ownership, and locality). The most consequential consideration is that bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to bid box "b" by 28 october 2026 at 10:00, and only firm prices valid for at least 30 days will be accepted.
Closing: 28 October 2026 at 10:00, deposited in Bid Box "B" at Maluti-a-Phofung Water, No. 2 Old Industrial Area, Mandela Park, Phuthaditjhaba. No electronic, telegraphic, telefaxed or late bids accepted.
Mandatory documents: CSD summary report, SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN (or TCS certificate), Company Registration Certificate reflecting active members (not for sole traders/partnerships), company profile, and completed municipal rates and taxes clearance certificate or proof that rates are not in arrears for more than three months.
Pricing: Firm prices only, valid for at least 30 days, clearly indicating VAT inclusive or exclusive. Non-firm prices (including exchange-rate variations) will not be considered. Delivery period must be stated and is binding.
Evaluation: 80/20 preferential points system (PPPFA revised 2022). Price 80 points; specific goals 20 points. Specific goals: at least 50% HDI ownership (5), at least 50% youth ownership (5), at least 50% woman ownership (4), locality (Maluti-a-Phofung 6, Thabo Mofutsanyana 4, Free State 2, outside Free State 0).
Bid documents: Available from 20 October 2026 after 10:00 at Phuthaditjhaba cashiers for a R150.00 non-refundable fee (cash or bank guaranteed), or free download from the e-tender portal. No compulsory briefing session.
Enquiries: Supply chain – Mr Mosea Mahlomola, 071 420 1948, [email protected]; Technical – Mr Tello Mphuthi, 082 534 0953 / 072 300 5626, [email protected]; Additional supply chain – Mr T Foloti, 073 874 0066.
Disqualifiers: Bids from persons in the service of the state are not accepted; only one submission per bidder; failure to comply with any condition may invalidate the bid; if no correspondence within 120 days, treat bid as unsuccessful.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 28 October 2026 - 10:00
Venue
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Request for Quotation
No 2 Industrial Area, Mandela Park - Phuthaditjhaba - Phuthaditjhaba - 9866
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Source: MAPW RFQ 026 HTH SCIENTIFIC GRANULARC CHLORINE FOR WILGE WTP.pdf (RFQ)19 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
28 Oct
2026
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)
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MAPW RFQ 026 HTH SCIENTIFIC GRANULARC CHLORINE FOR WILGE WTP.pdf
Supply and delivery of 150 x 25kg units of HTH scientific granular chlorine (CAS 7778-54-3, active ingredient Ca(OCl)2 650–680 g/kg) to the Wilge Water Treatment Plant, under RFQ MAPW RFQ 026/2026/27, issued by Maluti-a-Phofung Water (SOC) Ltd. The contract is once-off, with evaluation on an 80/20 preference points system (price 80, specific goals 20).
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Closing date: 28 October 2026 at 10:00.
Bid documents available from: 20 October 2026 after 10:00 (from cashiers point) or from the e-tender portal.
No compulsory briefing session is scheduled.
Briefing Session
Source: MAPW RFQ 026 HTH SCIENTIFIC GRANULARC CHLORINE FOR WILGE WTP.pdf (RFQ)No compulsory briefing session is scheduled for this tender.
Contact Information
Source: MAPW RFQ 026 HTH SCIENTIFIC GRANULARC CHLORINE FOR WILGE WTP.pdf (RFQ)Supply Chain Enquiries:
Technical Enquiries:
Additional Supply Chain Enquiry:
Submission address:
Maluti-a-Phofung Water
No. 2 Old Industrial Area, Mandela Park
Phuthaditjhaba
Bid Box No. "B"
Submission Guidelines
Source: MAPW RFQ 026 HTH SCIENTIFIC GRANULARC CHLORINE FOR WILGE WTP.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: sealed bid deposited in Bid Box No. "B" at Maluti-a-Phofung Water, No. 2 Old Industrial Area, Mandela Park, Phuthaditjhaba.
Closing time: 28 October 2026 at 10:00.
Bids must be on company letterhead and the envelope clearly marked with the bid description and reference (MAPW RFQ 026 /2026/27).
No electronic, telegraphic, telefaxed or late bids will be accepted.
Only one submission per bidder will be considered.
Returnable documents (all must be completed and submitted):
Bid documents are obtainable from 20 October 2026 after 10:00 from the cashiers point at Phuthaditjhaba offices on payment of a R150.00 non-refundable fee (cash or bank guaranteed in favour of Maluti-a-Phofung Water), or may be downloaded from the e-tender portal at no charge.
Failure to comply with any condition may invalidate the bid.
If no correspondence is received within 120 days of closing, the bid should be regarded as unsuccessful.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: MAPW RFQ 026 HTH SCIENTIFIC GRANULARC CHLORINE FOR WILGE WTP.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation is based on the 80/20 preferential points system under the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (revised 2022), using the balanced scorecard methodology.
Points allocation:
Specific goals (20 points):
Specific goals points are claimed using the B-BBEE certificate and proof that municipal rates and taxes are up to date.
The municipality is not bound to accept the lowest bid and reserves the right not to award the bid.
Technical Specifications
Source: MAPW RFQ 026 HTH SCIENTIFIC GRANULARC CHLORINE FOR WILGE WTP.pdf (RFQ)Supply and delivery of HTH scientific granular chlorine for Wilge Water Treatment Plant.
Quantity: 150 x 25 kg.
Specifications:
Delivery period must be indicated on the quotation and is binding if awarded.
All delivery costs must be included in the bid price.
Methodology
Source: MAPW RFQ 026 HTH SCIENTIFIC GRANULARC CHLORINE FOR WILGE WTP.pdf (RFQ)The 80/20 preferential points allocation system, in line with the revised Procurement Regulations of 2022, will be applied using the balanced scorecard methodology.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: MAPW RFQ 026 HTH SCIENTIFIC GRANULARC CHLORINE FOR WILGE WTP.pdf (RFQ)No specific experience or qualification requirements are stated beyond the mandatory company registration, CSD registration, and tax compliance.
Pricing Schedule
Source: MAPW RFQ 026 HTH SCIENTIFIC GRANULARC CHLORINE FOR WILGE WTP.pdf (RFQ)Prices must be firm and valid for at least 30 days from the date of the offer.
Prices must clearly indicate whether they are VAT inclusive or exclusive.
Delivery period must be indicated on the quotation and is binding if awarded.
Only firm prices will be accepted; non-firm prices (including those subject to exchange rate variations) will not be considered.
All delivery costs must be included in the bid price.
Financial Requirements
Source: MAPW RFQ 026 HTH SCIENTIFIC GRANULARC CHLORINE FOR WILGE WTP.pdf (RFQ)Prices must be firm and valid for at least 30 days from the date of the offer.
Prices must clearly indicate whether they are VAT inclusive or exclusive.
Only firm prices will be accepted; non-firm prices (including those subject to exchange rate variations) will not be considered.
Bid document fee: R150.00 non-refundable (cash or bank guaranteed in favour of Maluti-a-Phofung Water) if collected from the offices; free download from the e-tender portal.
No bid security, guarantee, or retention requirements are stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: MAPW RFQ 026 HTH SCIENTIFIC GRANULARC CHLORINE FOR WILGE WTP.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory registrations and documents:
No bids will be accepted from persons in the service of the state.
Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not re-typed).
Failure to comply with any condition may invalidate the bid.
Contractual Terms
Source: MAPW RFQ 026 HTH SCIENTIFIC GRANULARC CHLORINE FOR WILGE WTP.pdf (RFQ)The successful bidder will be required to sign a written contract form (MBD7).
The contract is a once-off supply.
The municipality reserves the right to accept all, some, or none of the bids, and is not bound to accept the lowest bid.
The municipality reserves the right not to award the bid in full.
Communication will be limited to the successful bidder.
If no correspondence is received within 120 days of closing, the bid should be regarded as unsuccessful.
Special Conditions
Source: MAPW RFQ 026 HTH SCIENTIFIC GRANULARC CHLORINE FOR WILGE WTP.pdf (RFQ)Bid documents obtainable from 20 October 2026 after 10:00 from cashiers point, Phuthaditjhaba offices upon payment of R150.00 non-refundable fee (cash or bank guaranteed in favour of Maluti-a-Phofung Water) or downloaded from e-tender portal at no charge.
No electronic copies, telegraphic, telefaxes or late bids accepted.
Municipality not bound to accept lowest bid.
Municipality reserves right not to award bid.
Municipal Supply Chain Management Policy and Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (80/20 preferential points allocation system in line with revised Procurement Regulations of 2022 using balanced scorecard methodology) will be applied.
Only one submission per bidder considered.
Failure to comply may invalidate bid.
Communication limited to successful bidder.
If no correspondence within 120 days, bid considered unsuccessful.
Requirements
Source: MAPW RFQ 026 HTH SCIENTIFIC GRANULARC CHLORINE FOR WILGE WTP.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must submit a copy of Company Registration Certificate (CRC) reflecting active members (except sole traders and partnerships).
Must be registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD) and submit CSD summary report.
In case of JV, all parties must be registered on CSD.
Must submit SARS PIN to enable municipality to view taxpayer profile and tax status.
All supplementary forms including municipal rates and taxes clearance certificate must be completed in full or submit proof that municipal rates are not in arrears for more than three months.
In bids involving consortia/JV/sub-contractors, each party must submit separate Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Certificate/PIN/CSD Number.
Copy of Company Profile required.
Prices quoted must be valid for at least 30 days from date of offer.
Prices must be firm and indicate whether VAT inclusive or exclusive.
Indicate delivery period on quotation, binding if awarded.
Sealed bids must clearly indicate the bid description and reference.
Bids must be on company letterhead.
No bids accepted from persons in service of the state.
Only one submission per bidder considered.
Failure to comply may invalidate bid.
Communication limited to successful bidder.
Section
Source: MAPW RFQ 026 HTH SCIENTIFIC GRANULARC CHLORINE FOR WILGE WTP.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation is based on the 80/20 preferential points system.
Points allocation: Price 80, Specific Goals 20, total must not exceed 100.
Specific goals: At least 50% HDI ownership – 5 points; At least 50% Youth ownership – 5 points; At least 50% Woman ownership – 4 points; Locality: Maluti-a-Phofung – 6 points, Thabo Mofutsanyana – 4 points, Free State – 2 points, Outside Free State – 0 points. Total 20 points.
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
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Act 38 of 2000
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Act 107 of 1998
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Act 59 of 2008
Relevant to waste handling, transport, disposal, recycling and waste-management licences.
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Act 36 of 1998
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Act 85 of 1993
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Address
No 2 Industrial Area, Mandela Park - Phuthaditjhaba - Phuthaditjhaba - 9866
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
20 Oct 2026
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Median Estimate
R 634 230
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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