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 Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297 - Umzimkhulu - Umzimkhulu - 3297
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
02 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-160986
Umzimkhulu local municipality invites bids for the supply and installation of two highmast lights in extension 08. The tender is open to reputable service providers with a CIDB grading of 3ep or higher, and requires compliance with strict submission and evaluation criteria.
Date & Time
Friday, 24 July 2026 - 12:00
Venue
uMzimkhulu Municipality Makhosini Building Boardroom,247 Mzimkhulu Mlonyana Street, uMzimkhulu 3297.
Tender documents will be available on the municipal website (www.umzimkhululm.gov.za) And will also be available from the cashier at 169 main street, umzimkhulu, 3297 upon the non-refundable payment of r250 per document or a bank guaranteed cheque made out to umzimkhulu municipality during working hours between 09:30am and 16:00pm from the 07th of july 2026; cut-off time for buying documents is the 15th of july 2026, 15 minutes before the briefing time. A non-compulsory briefing meeting is scheduled to take place at umzimkhulu municipality makhosini building boardroom,247 mzimkhulu mlonyana street, umzimkhulu 3297.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297 - Umzimkhulu - Umzimkhulu - 3297
02 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
24 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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02-07-2026 TENDER ADVERT -SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF 2 X HIGHMASTS IN EXTENSION 08.pdf
Umzimkhulu Local Municipality invites tenders for the supply and installation of 2 highmasts in Extension 08. The tender uses an 80/20 preference point system (80 for price, 20 for specific goals) with a functionality evaluation phase requiring a minimum threshold of 66.21%. Key requirements include CIDB grading 3EP or higher, CSD registration, and submission of mandatory documents. A non-compulsory briefing is scheduled for 15 July 2026, and the closing date is 24 July 2026.
Median Estimate
R 167 160
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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Important Dates
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER ADVERT -SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF 2 X HIGHMASTS IN EXTENSION 08.pdf (TENDER)Tender documents available from 7 July 2026 (09:30–16:00). Cut-off for purchasing documents: 15 July 2026, 15 minutes before the briefing. Non-compulsory briefing session: 15 July 2026 at 10:00, uMzimkhulu Municipality Makhosini Building Boardroom, 247 Mzimkhulu Mlonyana Street, uMzimkhulu 3297. Closing date for submissions: 24 July 2026 at 12:00. Price validity: 90 days.
Briefing Session
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER ADVERT -SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF 2 X HIGHMASTS IN EXTENSION 08.pdf (TENDER)Non-compulsory briefing session: Date: 15 July 2026 at 10:00. Venue: uMzimkhulu Municipality Makhosini Building Boardroom, 247 Mzimkhulu Mlonyana Street, uMzimkhulu 3297.
Contact Information
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER ADVERT -SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF 2 X HIGHMASTS IN EXTENSION 08.pdf (TENDER)Technical enquiries: Mr. Y Xoko, Telephone: (039) 259 5067, Email: [email protected]. SCM Compliance enquiries: Mr. S. Ndawonde, Telephone: (039) 259 5089, Email: [email protected]. General contact: 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297, Tel: (039) 259 5000/5300, Fax: (039) 259 0427, Email: [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER ADVERT -SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF 2 X HIGHMASTS IN EXTENSION 08.pdf (TENDER)Tender documents must be deposited in the tender box at uMzimkhulu Local Municipality, 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297 reception area, by 12:00 on 24 July 2026. Telegraphic, telex, telephone, electronic, facsimile, or late tenders will not be accepted. Tenders must be submitted on the official tender documentation provided by the municipality. Tender documents are available on the municipal website (www.umzimkhululm.gov.za) or from the cashier at 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297, upon non-refundable payment of R250 per document or a bank-guaranteed cheque made out to uMzimkhulu Municipality. Documents can be purchased between 09:30 and 16:00 from 7 July 2026, with a cut-off time of 15 minutes before the briefing on 15 July 2026.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER ADVERT -SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF 2 X HIGHMASTS IN EXTENSION 08.pdf (TENDER)1) CIDB grading: 3EP or higher. 2) CSD registration mandatory. 3) Company experience: Minimum 2-3 completed projects in supply and installation of highmast lights (CIDB 3EP or higher). 4) Personnel: Compulsory Site Supervisor (trade test + N6/National Diploma in Electrical Engineering + >3 years experience) and Safety Officer (SAMTRAC/NOSA certificate + 3 years experience). 5) Municipal rates/service accounts for company and directors must not be in arrears for more than 90 days (or provide lease agreements/affidavits as alternatives). 6) Specific goals: Points for South African ownership (up to 10 points) and business location within KZN province (up to 10 points).
Technical Specifications
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER ADVERT -SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF 2 X HIGHMASTS IN EXTENSION 08.pdf (TENDER)Supply and installation of 2 x highmasts in Extension 08. CIDB grading requirement: 3EP or higher. Methodology must include a detailed construction method statement (minimum 2 pages) with subheadings: Approach Method, Timeframes, Activities (in construction sequence), Construction Administration, Quality Management, Risk Management, and Occupational Health & Safety.
Financial Requirements
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER ADVERT -SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF 2 X HIGHMASTS IN EXTENSION 08.pdf (TENDER)Price validity: 90 days. Tenders must be submitted on the official tender documentation provided by the municipality. Payment terms and pricing format are not explicitly detailed in the document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER ADVERT -SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF 2 X HIGHMASTS IN EXTENSION 08.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory documents (failure to submit or invalid documents will disqualify the bidder): Proof of registration on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD). MBD4, MBD8, MBD6.1, and MBD9 forms. Municipal rates and services certificate/billing for directors, owners, shareholders, and the company, confirming no arrears for more than 90 days. Valid lease agreement if the company or director is leasing office space or accommodation. Affidavit if the municipal account is under parents, siblings, or grandparents and no rates are paid. Copy of marriage certificate if the municipal account is under a spouse. Certificate of Authority to sign all tender-related documents, duly signed and dated by the Board of Directors, on company letterhead. Tender documents must be signed by an authorized person. B-BBEE: Specific goals for RDP and local business promotion apply (see evaluation criteria).
Contractual Terms
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER ADVERT -SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF 2 X HIGHMASTS IN EXTENSION 08.pdfTender documents are available for purchase from the cashier at 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297, or on the municipal website (www.umzimkhululm.gov.za). Non-refundable payment of R250 per document or a bank-guaranteed cheque is required. Documents can be purchased between 09:30 and 16:00 from 7 July 2026, with a cut-off time of 15 minutes before the briefing on 15 July 2026. The municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest bidder. uMzimkhulu Municipality Supply Chain Management policy will apply.
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.
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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.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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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
Umzimkhulu Local MunicipalityContact Person
Mr. Y. Xoko
Phone
039-259-5050
[email protected]
Address
169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297 - Umzimkhulu - Umzimkhulu - 3297
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
02 Jul 2026
AI status
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Umzimkhulu Local Municipality governs Umzimkhulu and surrounds in the Harry Gwala District of KwaZulu-Natal.
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