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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Harrower road - - GQ - 6001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
03 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157984
This tender invites suppliers to provide and deliver water meters, meter interface units, and associated materials to nelson mandela bay municipality. IT is a request for quotation (RFQ) open to registered suppliers, with a focus on compliance with municipal procurement policies.
Date & Time
Thursday, 09 July 2026 - 11:00
Venue
null
Tender fee r1661.00
Categories
Request for Quotation
Harrower road - - GQ - 6001
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Description
Source: Advert 03-06-2026._ (002).pdf03 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
09 Jul
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.
Advert 03-06-2026._ (002).pdf
The tender titled 'SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF WATER METERS, METER INTERFACE UNIT’S AND RELATED MATERIALS' is issued by Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. It invites bids for the supply and delivery of water meters, meter interface units, and related materials. The tender closes on 09 July 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC, with a validity period of 90 days. The tender fee is R 1,661.00, and documents can be obtained from specified SCM offices after payment.
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Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality governs Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) and surrounds in the Eastern Cape.
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R 261 816
Range
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Supply and delivery of water meters, meter interface units, and related materials for Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. Tender fee: R1,661.00. Validity period: 90 days.
Important Dates
Source: Advert 03-06-2026._ (002).pdf (EOI)Closing date: 9 July 2026 at 11:00. Tender validity period: 90 days. Note: Compulsory clarification meetings for other tenders (not this one) are listed as 10 June, 17 June, and 30 June 2026.
Contact Information
Source: Advert 03-06-2026._ (002).pdf (EOI)Supply Chain Management Tender Office: Harrower Road, North End, Gqeberha 6001. Phone: 041 506 7531. Fax: 041 506 1969. Kariega Office: 17 Sellick Street, Uitenhage. Phone: 087 121 3032 or 087 121 3031. Supplier database registration: Phone 041 506 3274 or 3266. Payment for tender documents: Cashiers at Mfanasekhaya Gqobose Building (formerly Eric Tindale Building), Govan Mbeki Avenue, Gqeberha, or Treasury Office, Market Street, Uitenhage. Bank transfer details: ABSA Bank, P.E., Account number 4079533826, Branch code 632005, Account name: N.M.B.M. – Deposit Account/Primary Deposit Account. Reference: Vote 00154776. Proof of payment is required.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Advert 03-06-2026._ (002).pdf (EOI)Submit tenders in sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the contract number (SCM/1351/G/2025-2026) and description. Deliver to the tender box at either: Supply Chain Management Offices, Harrower Road, North End, Gqeberha, or Supply Chain Management Purchase Offices, 17 Sellick Street, Kariega, between 08:00 and 16:00 on weekdays. Deadline: 11:00 on 9 July 2026. Late submissions will be rejected. Use only the original stamped bid documentation provided by NMBM—do not re-type, copy, or alter. Bids from tenderers who fail to attend a compulsory clarification meeting (where applicable) will be disqualified. Tenders will be publicly opened shortly after 11:00 on 9 July 2026 at the Supply Chain Management Offices in Gqeberha and Kariega.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Advert 03-06-2026._ (002).pdf (EOI)Must be registered on the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s supplier database. Compliance with NMBM’s Supply Chain Management Policy is mandatory, including preference for previously disadvantaged small and medium contractors. Bids must use original NMBM-provided documentation without alterations. Timeliness is critical: submit by 11:00 on 9 July 2026 and attend all compulsory meetings on time.
Technical Specifications
Source: Advert 03-06-2026._ (002).pdf (EOI)Supply and delivery of water meters, meter interface units, and related materials for Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. Tender fee: R1,661.00. Validity period: 90 days.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Advert 03-06-2026._ (002).pdf (EOI)Must be registered on the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s supplier database (contact 041 506 3274 or 3266 to register if not already registered). Preference is given to previously disadvantaged small and medium contractors as per NMBM’s Supply Chain Management Policy. Bids must be submitted on original stamped bid documentation provided by NMBM—no re-typed or copied forms allowed.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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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.
Address
Harrower road - - GQ - 6001
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
05 Jun 2026
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Enhanced
Data conflicts
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