Supply, delivery and off-loading of compression adaptors, coupling & plastic taps for the city of mbombela

The document provided is the National Treasury General Conditions of Contract (July 2010). It is standard boilerplate and contains no tender-specific description. The tender title indicates supply, delivery and off-loading of compression adaptors, coupling and plastic taps for the City of Mbombela.

Returnable documents: none specified in the available document. The document provided is the National Treasury General Conditions of Contract (July 2010), which is standard boilerplate and contains no tender-specific submission requirements.

No evaluation criteria are specified in the available document. The document is the standard GCC and does not contain tender-specific evaluation details.

The available document is the National Treasury General Conditions of Contract (July 2010). It contains no tender-specific technical specifications. The tender title indicates supply, delivery and off-loading of compression adaptors, coupling and plastic taps for the City of Mbombela, but no quantities, standards or locations are provided in this document.

The available document is the standard GCC. It contains no tender-specific financial requirements. General GCC provisions include: payment within 30 days of invoice, performance security as specified in Special Conditions of Contract, and prices fixed unless otherwise specified.

The available document is the standard GCC. It contains no tender-specific compliance requirements. General GCC provisions include: tax clearance certificate required before award, and prohibition of collusive bidding.

The document is the standard GCC. Key general contractual terms include: performance security required within 30 days of award, as specified in Special Conditions; warranty of 12 months after delivery or 18 months after shipment, whichever earlier; payment within 30 days of invoice; penalties for late delivery at prime interest rate per day; termination for default with possible restriction from public sector business up to 10 years; disputes resolved via mediation then court; contract governed by South African law.

Supply, delivery and off-loading of compression adaptors, couplings and plastic taps for the City of Mbombela, to be delivered to the Mbombela Municipal Store.

Closing date: 16 October 2026 at 11:00

• Compulsory briefing session: none
• Bid document available for download from 9 October 2026 on the City's website and e-Tender Portal.

Procurement enquiries:

• Contact: Christopher Nkambule
• Role: Supply Chain Management
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 013 759 2358

Technical enquiries:

• Contact: Baldwin Shongwe
• Role: Logistics Management
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 013 759 2026

Employer:

• Contact: Mr W. Khumalo
• Role: City Manager
• Address: City of Mbombela, PO Box 45, Mbombela, 1200

Submission address:

Mbombela Civic Centre

1 Nel Street

Mbombela, 1200

(next to the main entrance)

Submission method: sealed envelope placed in the tender box at Mbombela Civic Centre, 1 Nel Street, Mbombela, 1200, next to the main entrance.

• Envelope must be clearly marked with the bid number, full description, closing date, and bidder's name.
• Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not re-typed) and completed in black ink.
• Bids received by telegram, fax, or email will not be considered.
• Late bids will not be accepted.
• Proof of posting is not accepted as proof of delivery.
• Bids will be opened in public immediately after the closing date.

Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed, and attached):

• MBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): serves as the form of offer; must be fully completed and signed.
• MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses any connection to persons in the service of the state.
• MBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims B-BBEE preference points.
• MBD 7 (Contract Form): to be signed by the successful bidder.
• MBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past SCM Practices): discloses past SCM abuses, fraud, or contract terminations.
• MBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination): certifies no collusion.
• Authority to sign a bid (or board resolution) and certificate of authority for joint ventures.
• Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number.
• Proof of company registration (CIPC certificate).
• Certified copies of business directors' identity documents.
• Full CSD registration report not older than 30 days from closing date (summary reports not accepted).
• Product data sheets with detailed technical specifications for all Bill of Quantities items.
• Certified copy of B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to claim preference points.
• Municipal rates and taxes statement for the business premises, or proof of residence from tribal authority, or lease agreement with lessor's rates and taxes statement.
• Municipal rates and taxes statements for each active director (or proof of residence/lease agreement as applicable).
• Formal JV/consortium agreement (if applicable) with profit/loss sharing and lead partner holding at least 51%.
• Each party to a JV/consortium/subcontracting must submit its own required returnable documents.

Disqualification risks:

• Any returnable form omitted or unsigned.
• Bids from persons in the service of the state.
• Certified copies older than three months, or copies of certified copies.
• Alterations, erasures, tippex, pencil, or erasable ink on the bid document.
• Failure to reflect the total bid price on the form of offer.
• Municipal rates and taxes arrears exceeding three months for the business or any director.
• Bidders or directors listed on the Register of Bid Defaulters or who have abused the SCM system.

Preference point system: 80/20 (price/specific goals).

• Price: 80 points.
• Specific goals: 20 points.
• Specific goals allocation (proportional/pro rata):
• 100% black-owned enterprise: 5 points.
• At least 30% woman shareholding/owned: 5 points.
• At least 30% youth shareholding/owned: 2.5 points.
• At least 30% people living with disability shareholding/owned: 2.5 points.
• Enterprise regarded as EME located within the local area of Mbombela: 5 points.
• The City will use the CSD report to verify specific goal claims.
• Failure to submit proof/documentation for specific goals means no points are claimed for those goals.
• The City reserves the right to require substantiation of any preference claim.
• No functionality evaluation is specified for this tender.

Supply, delivery and off-loading of compression adaptors, couplings and plastic taps to the Mbombela Municipal Store.

Bill of Quantities (firm prices, all inclusive of delivery and VAT):

• Compression male adaptor 25mm x 25mm: 800 each

• Compression female adaptor 25mm x 25mm: 800 each

• Compression male adaptor 20mm x 20mm: 1000 each

• Compression coupling 50mm: 300 each

• Compression coupling 20mm: 1000 each

• Compression coupling 25mm: 800 each

• Compression equal tee 20mm: 600 each

• Compression equal tee 50mm: 200 each

• Compression equal tee 25mm: 600 each

• Plastic taps 15mm: 2500 each

• Product data sheets with detailed technical specifications for all items must be submitted.

• Brand and model, country of origin, and delivery period must be stated.

• Delivery costs must be included in the bid price.

No specific experience or key personnel requirements are stated. However, for any key personnel whose CV is submitted, certified copies of qualifications and identity documents must be provided. Certified copies must not be older than three months.

Pricing must be firm, in South African currency, inclusive of delivery and VAT. The pricing schedule lists quantities for each item; bidders must provide unit prices and total prices excluding VAT, then add 15% VAT and the total including VAT. The total bid price must be reflected on the form of offer. Only firm prices accepted; non-firm prices will not be considered.

Pricing: firm prices only; non-firm prices (including exchange rate variations) will not be considered.

• Prices must be in South African currency, include delivery costs and VAT.
• VAT must be recorded as a lump sum in the tender summary, and the total inclusive of VAT carried to the form of tender.
• Offer valid for 30 days from the closing date.
• No bid security or guarantee is specified.
• No retention or payment terms are stated.
• No financial capacity or turnover threshold is specified.
• Audited/independently reviewed financial statements for three consecutive years may be required for private companies not managed by owners, depending on public interest score (MBD 5).

CSD registration: full CSD report not older than 30 days from closing date; summary reports not accepted.

• Tax compliance: valid TCS PIN or CSD number; foreign suppliers must complete the pre-award questionnaire.
• B-BBEE: certified copy of B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to claim preference points. JVs/consortia/large companies must submit a consolidated B-BBEE certificate; no consolidated affidavit.
• Company registration: CIPC certificate (or CIPRO for close corporations registered up to 2010).
• Municipal rates and taxes: current statements for business premises and all active directors; no arrears exceeding three months.
• Certified copies of directors' ID documents and qualifications (for key personnel) must be submitted; certified copies not older than three months.
• COIDA certificate/letter of good standing may be required if applicable.
• Public liability insurance may be required if applicable.
• No CIDB grading is specified (not construction-related).

The successful bidder must sign a written contract form (MBD 7). The contract is subject to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any special conditions. Bids are valid for 30 days. If the successful bidder fails to execute the service, the Municipality may cancel the contract summarily and claim additional expenses from re-tendering. The Municipality is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender and may cancel the tender. Bidders must not make alterations or additions to the bid document; corrections must be in black ink, dated and signed. The bidder must allow for all taxes and duties; no additional claims will be considered.

Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals. Specific goals include black-owned, woman-owned, youth-owned, disability-owned enterprises, and EMEs located within Mbombela. No functionality evaluation is specified.