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
83 Krogh Street - Makhado - Makhado - 0920
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
26 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-175700
Makhado local municipality requires the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of two oil-filled 11kv ground-mount ctvt metering units. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 03ep or higher, a valid orange/red hvs certificate (modules 1-10 or hvo-level 04), a three-phase wireman's license, and department of labour electrical contractor registration (ie or me). The 80/20 preference point system applies, with a compulsory briefing session on 10 november 2026 and a closing deadline of 18 november 2026 at 12:00.
CIDB Grading: Must hold CIDB grading 03EP or higher (compulsory).
Electrical Certifications: Provide certified copy of valid Orange/Red HVS certificate with modules 1 to 10 or HVO-level 04, and a valid three-phase/master installer wireman's license.
Labour Registration: Provide letter/certificate proving registration with the Department of Labour as an electrical contractor with IE or ME (installation or master electrician) number.
Compulsory Briefing: Attend the compulsory briefing on 10 November 2026 at 12:00, physically at Nkangala District Municipality Building, 10th Floor, 2A Walter Sisulu Street, Middelburg.
Closing Deadline: Submit by 18 November 2026 at 12:00, deposited in the Tender Box at the foyer of the main entrance, Civic Centre, 83 Krogh Street, Makhado. Late, unsigned, or emailed bids are disqualified.
Returnable Documents: Include valid SARS tax compliance PIN, CK company registration, certified owner ID copies (not older than 3 months), proof of municipal rates not owing (or lease/traditional authority letter), full CSD report, and proof of payment for the R600.00 document fee if purchased.
Evaluation: 80/20 preference point system (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points) with points for youth, women, black, and disability ownership (max 5 points each).
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 18 November 2026 - 12:00
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Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
83 Krogh Street - Makhado - Makhado - 0920
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Description
Source: SOWETAN MAKHADO 26 OCTOBER 2026.pdf26 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
18 Nov
2026
Closing Date
Tender 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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
SOWETAN MAKHADO 26 OCTOBER 2026.pdf
Makhado Local Municipality requires the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of 2 x oil filled 11kV ground mount metering units. The contract will be awarded under the 80/20 preferential point system, with a compulsory CIDB grading of 3EP or higher and a valid Orange/Red HVS certificate with modules 1 to 10 or HVO-level 04.
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The tender covers supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of 2 x oil filled 11kV ground mount metering unit for Makhado Local Municipality.
Important Dates
Source: SOWETAN MAKHADO 26 OCTOBER 2026.pdf (unknown)Closing date: 18 November 2026 at 12:00
Compulsory briefing: 10 November 2026 (Nkangala District Municipality, physically at 10th Floor, Nkangala District Municipality Building, 2A Walter Sisulu Street, Middelburg) — not applicable to this tender (the tender notice lists "Not Applicable" for briefing for this project).
Document availability: from 03 November 2026 at the Procurement Office, Ground Floor, 83 Krogh Street, Civic Centre, Makhado (non-refundable amount R600.00 per document) or downloaded free from e-tender portal.
Contact Information
Source: SOWETAN MAKHADO 26 OCTOBER 2026.pdf (unknown)Technical enquiries:
Procurement enquiries:
Submission address:
Civic Centre, No.83 Krogh Street, Makhado (Tender Box at foyer of main entrance)
Submission Guidelines
Source: SOWETAN MAKHADO 26 OCTOBER 2026.pdf (unknown)Submission method: sealed envelope deposited in the Tender Box at the foyer of the main entrance to the Civic Centre, or at the Records Office as applicable. Clearly mark the envelope with the tender description and reference number. Bids must be completed in black ink. Late, unsigned, incomplete, or bids submitted by telegraph, fax, email, or other electronic means will be disqualified. Bids must remain valid for 90 days after the closing date.
Returnable forms/documents:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SOWETAN MAKHADO 26 OCTOBER 2026.pdf (unknown)Evaluation: 80/20 Preferential Point System (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points).
Specific goals (maximum 5 points each):
Technical Specifications
Source: SOWETAN MAKHADO 26 OCTOBER 2026.pdf (unknown)Supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of 2 x oil filled 11kV ground mount metering unit.
Scope includes:
Key requirement: CIDB Grading 03EP or higher (compulsory)
Pricing Schedule
Source: SOWETAN MAKHADO 26 OCTOBER 2026.pdfPricing basis: 80/20 preference point system (price 80 points). Bids must be submitted in the prescribed pricing schedule. No further pricing details specified in the source.
Financial Requirements
Source: SOWETAN MAKHADO 26 OCTOBER 2026.pdf (unknown)Tender document fee: R600.00 (non-refundable) per document, payable at the Procurement Office, or free download from e-tender portal.
Pricing: 80/20 preference point system applied (price 80 points).
Bid validity: 90 days minimum from closing date.
No bid security or guarantee specified in the source.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SOWETAN MAKHADO 26 OCTOBER 2026.pdf (unknown)Mandatory:
General:
Note: Only certified copies accepted; a copy of a certified copy will not be accepted.
Section
Source: SOWETAN MAKHADO 26 OCTOBER 2026.pdfEvaluation under 80/20 Preferential Point System: price 80 points, specific goals 20 points. Specific goals categories with maximum 5 points each: youth ownership, women ownership, black ownership, and disability ownership. Points awarded based on ownership percentages as follows: 100% = 5 points, >51% = 3 points, >0% and <51% = 1 point, 0% = 0 points.
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
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Act 28 of 2024
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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 85 of 1993
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Act 46 of 2000
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83 Krogh Street - Makhado - Makhado - 0920
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Last checked
28 Oct 2026
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