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.
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Stand No. 24 - Mthombomuhle - Kwaggafontein - 0458
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
12 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158916
Thembisile hani local municipality seeks to appoint a panel of electrical contractors for the supply, delivery, and installation of high mast lights on an as-and-when-required basis for 36 months. This opportunity is open to cidb-registered electrical contractors with a 4 ep grading or higher, evaluated under an 80/20 preferential procurement system.
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Important Dates
Source: Advert .pdf (TENDER)Compulsory briefing session: 12 June 2026 at 08h00. Tender closing date: 10 July 2026 at 12h00.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Stand No. 24 - Mthombomuhle - Kwaggafontein - 0458
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Advert .pdf
Thembisile Hani Local Municipality invites bids for the appointment of a panel of electrical contractors to supply, deliver, and install high mast lights on an as-needed basis over 36 months. The tender closes on 10 July 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with a mandatory briefing on 12 June 2026 at 11:00. Documents are available on the E-Tenders Portal (www.etenders.co.za), with hard copies provided only in case of technical issues (fee: R1,543.68). The tender follows an 80/20 points system (80 for price, 20 for specific goals) under the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act.
Date & Time
Friday, 10 July 2026 - 12:00
Venue
Municipal Shelter
12 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
10 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
R 5 737 500
Range
Based on CIDB grading. 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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Contact Information
Source: Advert .pdf (TENDER)Technical enquiries: Mr. Siyabonga Kalipa, Phone: 013 986 9201, Email: [email protected]. SCM enquiries: Mr. G.M. Rapolai, Phone: 013 986 9233, Email: [email protected]. Municipal Manager: Mr. D.J.D. Mahlangu.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Advert .pdf (TENDER)Submit sealed envelopes marked with the tender number (THLM/SCM23/2025-2026/E04) to the bid box at Thembisile Hani Local Municipality’s Offices, Stand Number 24, Mthombomuhle (Kwaggafontein C), by no later than 12h00 on 10 July 2026. Hard copies are only available if there are technical issues with the E-Tenders portal (www.etenders.co.za). Downloads from the E-Tenders portal are free; hard copies (if required) cost R1 543.68 and must be paid via cash or EFT to Thembisile Hani Local Municipality. Couriers must present an official letterhead confirming the bid details and full payment. Facsimiles or emailed submissions are not accepted. Disqualification risks: bids from state employees, entities with state-employed directors/managers/shareholders, or advisors/consultants contracted to the municipality or its entities.
Returnable Documents
Source: Advert .pdf (TENDER)Sealed envelopes marked with the tender number must be placed in the bid box at the Municipality’s Offices, Stand Number 24, Mthombomuhle (Kwaggafontein C), by 12h00 on the closing date. Hard copies are only provided if the E-Tenders portal fails. Couriers must present an official letterhead with bid details and proof of payment.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Advert .pdf (TENDER)General
Exclusions
Technical Specifications
Source: Advert .pdf (TENDER)Scope: Appointment to a panel of electrical contractors for the supply, delivery, and installation of high mast lights within Thembisile Hani Local Municipality, as and when required, for a period of 36 months. CIDB grading requirement: 4 EP or higher.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Advert .pdf (TENDER)Disqualification applies to: individuals in the service of the state; entities where any director, manager, principal shareholder, or stakeholder is a state employee; advisors or consultants contracted to the municipality or its entities. B-BBEE compliance is implied under the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and the municipality’s SCM Policy.
Requirements
Source: Advert .pdf (TENDER)No awards will be made to: individuals in the service of the state; entities with state-employed directors, managers, principal shareholders, or stakeholders; advisors or consultants contracted to the municipality or its entities.
Section
Source: Advert .pdf80/20 point system: 80 points for price, 20 points for Specific Goals, as per the Preferential Procurement Regulations of 2022.
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.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Act 85 of 1993
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
Thembisile Hani Local MunicipalityContact Person
Mr. Siyabonga Kalipa
Phone
013-986-9101
[email protected]
Address
Stand No. 24 - Mthombomuhle - Kwaggafontein - 0458
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
12 Jun 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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Thembisile Hani Local Municipality governs KwaMhlanga and surrounds in the Nkangala District of Mpumalanga.
Key Personnel
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Act 46 of 2000
Relevant where professional engineering services or regulated engineering work may be required.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
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