Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Kumkani Mhlontlo Municipality 96 General Mabindla Street - Qumbu - Qumbu - 5180
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
14 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-162329
Mhlontlo local municipality invites qualified and experienced service providers to supply and deliver paraffin to cluster 5 wards on an as‑and‑when‑required basis for a period of one year. The tender follows a two‑stage evaluation: first a functionality assessment (minimum 70% to proceed) and then an 80/20 price and specific‑goals preference point system. Closing date is 25 august 2026 at 12:00 pm at the new hall reception in qumbu.
Date & Time
Tuesday, 25 August 2026 - 12:00
Venue
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Categories
Request for Quotation
Kumkani Mhlontlo Municipality 96 General Mabindla Street - Qumbu - Qumbu - 5180
14 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
25 Aug
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Praffin Cluster 5 2026.doc
Mhlontlo Local Municipality invites tenders for the supply and delivery of paraffin for a period of one year (Cluster 5). The tender (BTO-PC5-KMHLM2026-27) closes on 25 August 2026 at 12:00 PM at the New Hall Reception in Qumbu. Evaluation uses an 80/20 preference point system (80 points for price, 20 for specific goals). Bidders must score at least 70% on functionality assessment to proceed to price evaluation.
Median Estimate
R 171 254
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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Description
Source: Praffin Cluster 5 2026.docImportant Dates
Source: Praffin Cluster 5 2026.doc (unknown)Contact Information
Source: Praffin Cluster 5 2026.doc (unknown)Submission Guidelines
Source: Praffin Cluster 5 2026.doc (unknown)Evaluation Criteria
Source: Praffin Cluster 5 2026.doc (unknown)Open to suitably qualified, capable, and experienced tenderers. No bids from persons in service of the state. Must meet functionality criteria: business bank statement showing 30% of quoted value, own/leased transport, delivery methodology, qualified project manager and personnel. Specific goals points require proof: ID copies for HDI/youth/women/military veterans, medical certificate for disability, proof of residence from traditional leader/ward councillor for rural enterprise. All documents must be certified and submitted with bid.
Technical Specifications
Source: Praffin Cluster 5 2026.doc (unknown)Financial Requirements
Source: Praffin Cluster 5 2026.doc (unknown)Compliance Requirements
Source: Praffin Cluster 5 2026.doc (unknown)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)
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Organization
Mhlontlo Local MunicipalityContact Person
Ms N. Dolo
Phone
079-872-0903
[email protected]
Address
Kumkani Mhlontlo Municipality 96 General Mabindla Street - Qumbu - Qumbu - 5180
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
14 Jul 2026
AI status
Enhanced
This tender has strong source evidence, including source metadata and supporting tender information synced from the government tender portal.
Tenders SA is not the issuing authority. All tenders are automatically synced from the official government tender portal. Always confirm final submission details, closing dates, briefing sessions, eligibility requirements, and documents on the official government portal before applying.
Kumkani Mhlontlo Local Municipality is a local government in the OR Tambo District of the Eastern Cape.
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