Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
1.H.F Verwoerd Street - Heidelberg - Heidelberg - 1441
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
15 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-170366
Lesedi local municipality is procuring goods or services through a formal tender, evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system (80 points price, 20 points specific goals). Bidders must score at least 70 out of 100 on functionality to qualify for further evaluation. The most consequential consideration is the strict submission and compliance regime: physical deposit into the tender box only, NO electronic or faxed bids, all pages signed or initialled, NO tippex, and a complete set of returnable forms including mbd 1, mbd 8, mbd 9, and a completed schedule of quantities.
Functionality threshold: Bid must score a minimum of 70 out of 100 points on functionality criteria to be considered for further evaluation.
Preference point system: 80/20 applies (80 points price, 20 points specific goals); all prices must be inclusive of VAT for registered VAT vendors.
Submission method: Physical deposit into the tender box only; telefax, e-mail, or USB tenders will not be accepted; no pages may be removed from the original document.
Document integrity: Bidders must sign or initial each page; tippex and pencil are not allowed; no pages may be removed from the original tender document.
Returnable forms: All must be completed, signed, and submitted — including MBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), MBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management Practices), MBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), and the completed and signed Schedule of Quantities (insert "0" for items not charged, not a dash).
Financial evidence: Bidders must submit audited annual financial statements for the past three years (or since establishment if less than three years); the bidding entity and all its directors must submit a municipal account not more than three months in arrears, or a valid lease agreement in the entity's name (with an affidavit if the business operates from a different address than per CIPC).
Tax compliance: A valid Tax Clearance Certificate (TCS) or CSD number is required; each party in a joint venture must submit a separate TCS; the successful bidder's taxes must be in order with SARS before award.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 15 October 2026 - 12:00
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1.H.F Verwoerd Street - Heidelberg - Heidelberg - 1441
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Description
Source: 22-2026 Supply of Circuit breakers tender document.pdf15 Sept
2026
Tender Published
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15 Oct
2026
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.
22-2026 Supply of Circuit breakers tender document.pdf
Lesedi Local Municipality requires the supply, delivery and off-loading of medium voltage and low voltage circuit breakers on an as-and-when-required basis for three years. The contract will be awarded under the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals (youth, women, disabled, black ownership, and local area). Bidders must achieve a minimum of 70 out of 100 functionality points to be considered.
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Supply, delivery and off-loading of medium voltage and low voltage circuit breakers for Lesedi Local Municipality on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of three years.
Important Dates
Source: 22-2026 Supply of Circuit breakers tender document.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 15 October 2026 at 12:00
Documents available from: 15 September 2026
Advertisement published: 14 September 2026 (Sowetan)
Contact Information
Source: 22-2026 Supply of Circuit breakers tender document.pdf (TENDER)Technical enquiries:
Tender document enquiries:
Issued by: Municipal Manager, Lesedi Local Municipality
Postal address: P O Box 201, Heidelberg, 1438
Submission address: Supply Chain Management Unit, Lesedi Local Municipality Civic Centre, Corner Du Preez and HF Verwoerd Streets, Heidelberg, 1438
Submission Guidelines
Source: 22-2026 Supply of Circuit breakers tender document.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: physical deposit into the tender box only. No telefax or email tenders accepted.
Tender box location: Supply Chain Management Unit, upper level, West Wing, Lesedi Local Municipality Civic Centre, Corner Du Preez and HF Verwoerd Streets, Heidelberg, 1438.
Closing time: 15 October 2026 at 12:00. Late bids are not considered.
Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided, not retyped. No pages may be removed from the original tender document.
Bidders must sign or initial each page. Corrections must be crossed out in ink and signed; tippex and pencil are not allowed.
No tender documents on USB will be considered.
Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted):
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 22-2026 Supply of Circuit breakers tender document.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation stages:
Specific goals (20 points total):
Proof of each claimed goal required (e.g., shareholding proof, street address proof).
Price points calculated using the 80/20 formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin).
Total points: 100.
The municipality may negotiate a fair market price with recommended bidders after the competitive process.
Technical Specifications
Source: 22-2026 Supply of Circuit breakers tender document.pdf (TENDER)Supply, delivery and off-loading of medium voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) circuit breakers for Lesedi Local Municipality, on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of three years.
Technical requirements:
Methodology
Source: 22-2026 Supply of Circuit breakers tender document.pdf (TENDER)Supply, delivery and off-loading of circuit breakers on an as-and-when-required basis. No specific method statement required beyond technical datasheets and certificates.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: 22-2026 Supply of Circuit breakers tender document.pdfNo specific experience or key personnel requirements stated. Bidders must provide audited financial statements for the past three years if the bid value exceeds R10 million.
Pricing Schedule
Source: 22-2026 Supply of Circuit breakers tender document.pdfPricing must be submitted on the Schedule of Quantities, completed and signed. Insert '0' for items not priced. Prices must be inclusive of VAT for registered VAT vendors.
Financial Requirements
Source: 22-2026 Supply of Circuit breakers tender document.pdf (TENDER)Pricing: All tender prices must be inclusive of VAT for registered VAT vendors.
Pricing format: Completed and signed Schedule of Quantities; insert '0' for items not priced, not a dash.
Bid security: Not specified.
Bonds/guarantees: Not specified.
Retention: Not specified.
Payment terms: Not specified.
Financial capacity: For bids above R10 million (all taxes included), bidders must submit audited annual financial statements for the past three years (or since establishment if less than three years).
Municipal account requirement: The bidding entity and all its directors must submit a municipal account (Rates, Taxes and Services) not more than 3 months old and not more than 3 months in arrears. If the business operates from a different address than per CIPC, an affidavit is required. Leased properties must have municipal accounts not owing 90 days or more.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 22-2026 Supply of Circuit breakers tender document.pdf (TENDER)CSD registration: Mandatory – bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and submit a full CSD registration report.
Tax compliance: Must provide a valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate. Original TCS certificate required; certified copies not acceptable. Each party in a joint venture/consortium must submit separate TCS/PIN/CSD number.
B-BBEE: Preference points claimed under the 80/20 system via MBD 6.1. Specific goals include youth, woman, disabled, black shareholding, and area of origin. Proof required for each claim.
CIDB grading: Not applicable (supply of goods).
CIPC: Company registration documents required.
Municipal account: Required for entity and directors – not more than 3 months old and not more than 3 months in arrears. Leased properties must not owe 90 days or more.
Joint ventures: Must submit a notarised Joint Venture Agreement defining conditions, period, authorised representatives, and joint and several liability.
No bids from persons in the service of the state.
Bidders must not be listed on the National Treasury's Database of Restricted Suppliers or the Register for Tender Defaulters.
Bidders must not have been convicted of fraud or corruption in the past five years.
Bidders must not owe municipal rates or taxes in arrears for more than three months.
Foreign suppliers: Must complete the pre-award questionnaire in Part B:3.
Contractual Terms
Source: 22-2026 Supply of Circuit breakers tender document.pdfContract period: Three years, on an as-and-when-required basis.
Validity period of tender: 90 days.
The successful bidder will be required to sign a written contract form (MBD 7).
The municipality reserves the right to accept a tender in whole or in part, and to appoint or not appoint.
The municipality may negotiate a fair market related price with recommended bidders.
No specific penalty or liquidated damages clauses stated.
Special Conditions
Source: 22-2026 Supply of Circuit breakers tender document.pdf (TENDER)No late tenders accepted. No telefax or email tenders. Tenders only on official bid documents. No tippex or pencil. Bidders must sign or initial each page. Corrections must be crossed out in ink and signed. Municipality may reject bid if corrections not made properly. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Municipality may accept tender in whole or part. Validity period 90 days. Municipality may negotiate fair market price. Prices inclusive of VAT. No tender documents on USB.
Requirements
Source: 22-2026 Supply of Circuit breakers tender document.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must be registered on the CSD and provide a valid TCS PIN or certificate. No bids from persons in the service of the state. Bidders must not be restricted suppliers or tender defaulters. Bidders must not owe municipal rates or taxes in arrears for more than three months. Joint ventures must submit a notarised agreement. Foreign suppliers must complete the pre-award questionnaire.
Section
Source: 22-2026 Supply of Circuit breakers tender document.pdfFunctionality evaluation out of 100 points, minimum 70 points to proceed. Then 80/20 preference point system: 80 points price, 20 points specific goals. Specific goals: Youth 3, Woman 5, Disabled 2, Black 5, Sedibeng District 3, Gauteng Province 2.
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Act 3 of 2000
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Act 38 of 2000
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Act 85 of 1993
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