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
169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297 - Umzimkhulu - Umzimkhulu - 3297
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
02 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-160980
Umzimkhulu local municipality invites bids for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a municipal diesel generator at gateway. The tender is open to reputable service providers with a CIDB grading of 2eb or higher, and includes strict compliance, technical, and functionality requirements.
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 r 150 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 14th of july 2026, 15 minutes before the briefing time. 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 RE-ADVERT -SUPPLY, DELIVER, INSTALLION AND COMMISSING OF MUNICIPAL DIESELNEW GENERATORS AT GATEWAY.pdf
The Umzimkhulu Local Municipality is re-advertising a tender for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a municipal diesel generator at Gateway. The tender closes on 24 July 2026, with a compulsory briefing on 14 July 2026. The project requires CIDB grading of 2EB or higher, and tender documents are available for purchase from the municipality or its website.
Median Estimate
R 142 086
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
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Important Dates
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER RE-ADVERT -SUPPLY, DELIVER, INSTALLION AND COMMISSING OF MUNICIPAL DIESELNEW GENERATORS AT GATEWAY.pdf (TENDER)Compulsory briefing session: 14 July 2026 at 11:00, Makhosini Building Boardroom, 247 Mzimkhulu Mlonyana Street, uMzimkhulu 3297. Tender closing date: 24 July 2026 at 12:00. Document sales period: 7 July 2026 to 14 July 2026 (cut-off 15 minutes before briefing).
Briefing Session
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER RE-ADVERT -SUPPLY, DELIVER, INSTALLION AND COMMISSING OF MUNICIPAL DIESELNEW GENERATORS AT GATEWAY.pdf (TENDER)Compulsory briefing session: 14 July 2026 at 11:00, venue: Makhosini Building Boardroom, 247 Mzimkhulu Mlonyana Street, uMzimkhulu 3297.
Contact Information
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER RE-ADVERT -SUPPLY, DELIVER, INSTALLION AND COMMISSING OF MUNICIPAL DIESELNEW GENERATORS AT GATEWAY.pdf (TENDER)Technical enquiries: Mr. Y. Xoko, Tel: (039) 259 5067, Email: [email protected]. SCM Compliance enquiries: Mr. S. Ndawonde, Tel: (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 RE-ADVERT -SUPPLY, DELIVER, INSTALLION AND COMMISSING OF MUNICIPAL DIESELNEW GENERATORS AT GATEWAY.pdf (TENDER)Tender documents must be submitted in the official tender box at uMzimkhulu Local Municipality, 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297 reception area, by 12:00 on 24 July 2026. Late, telegraphic, telex, telephone, electronic, or facsimile submissions will not be accepted. Documents must be signed by an authorized person. 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 R150 per document or a bank-guaranteed cheque. Documents can be purchased between 09:30 and 16:00 from 7 July 2026, with a cut-off at 15 minutes before the briefing on 14 July 2026.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER RE-ADVERT -SUPPLY, DELIVER, INSTALLION AND COMMISSING OF MUNICIPAL DIESELNEW GENERATORS AT GATEWAY.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory
Preference Points
Ownership
100% SA citizen = 10 points; 50% SA citizen = 5 points; <50% = 2.5 points.
Location
Preferred address in KZN province (10 points, verified via CSD or utility bill/letter from local authority).
Technical Specifications
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER RE-ADVERT -SUPPLY, DELIVER, INSTALLION AND COMMISSING OF MUNICIPAL DIESELNEW GENERATORS AT GATEWAY.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Supply, deliver, install, commission, and maintain a municipal diesel generator at Gateway. Required personnel: Diesel mechanic (QCTO trade test + 3-year experience), Installation Electrician (Wireman’s License + C.O.C capability + 3-year experience), Safety Officer (SAMTRAC/NOSA + 3-year OHS experience). Methodology must include: Approach, Timeframes, Activities (construction sequence), Construction Administration, Quality Management, Risk Management, and Occupational Health & Safety.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER RE-ADVERT -SUPPLY, DELIVER, INSTALLION AND COMMISSING OF MUNICIPAL DIESELNEW GENERATORS AT GATEWAY.pdfRelevant Experience: Submit letters of appointment and completion certificates or reference letters for generator installation, maintenance, or repair projects (3+ projects = 30 points, 2 projects = 15 points). Personnel Expertise: Diesel mechanic with QCTO trade test + 3-year experience (10 points), Installation Electrician with Wireman’s License + C.O.C capability + 3-year experience (10 points), Safety Officer with SAMTRAC/NOSA + 3-year OHS experience (10 points). Bidders must score 100% on Expertise segments.
Pricing Schedule
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER RE-ADVERT -SUPPLY, DELIVER, INSTALLION AND COMMISSING OF MUNICIPAL DIESELNEW GENERATORS AT GATEWAY.pdfPrice validity period: 90 days from submission.
Financial Requirements
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER RE-ADVERT -SUPPLY, DELIVER, INSTALLION AND COMMISSING OF MUNICIPAL DIESELNEW GENERATORS AT GATEWAY.pdf (TENDER)Price validity: 90 days. Pricing must be submitted on the official tender documentation provided by the municipality. Non-compliance with document submission requirements will disqualify the bidder.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER RE-ADVERT -SUPPLY, DELIVER, INSTALLION AND COMMISSING OF MUNICIPAL DIESELNEW GENERATORS AT GATEWAY.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory documents: CSD registration (proof required), MBD 4, 8, 6.1 & 9 forms, Municipal rates certificate (directors/owners/shareholders/company, no arrears >90 days), valid lease agreements (office space and director accommodation if applicable), affidavit (if municipal account is under family members), marriage certificate (if account is under spouse), Certificate of Authority to sign documents (on company letterhead). B-BBEE: Specific Goals include RDP Goals (SA ownership verification via CIPC/CSD) and Promotion of Business (KZN-based address verified via CSD, utility bill, or Induna/Chief/Ward Councillor letter).
Contractual Terms
Source: 02-07-2026 TENDER RE-ADVERT -SUPPLY, DELIVER, INSTALLION AND COMMISSING OF MUNICIPAL DIESELNEW GENERATORS AT GATEWAY.pdfTender documents are available for purchase on the municipal website (www.umzimkhululm.gov.za) or from the cashier at 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297, for a non-refundable fee of R150 or a bank-guaranteed cheque. Documents can be purchased between 09:30 and 16:00 from 7 July 2026, with a cut-off at 15 minutes before the briefing on 14 July 2026. The municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest bidder. uMzimkhulu Municipality Supply Chain Management policy applies.
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
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
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
02 Jul 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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Umzimkhulu Local Municipality governs Umzimkhulu and surrounds in the Harry Gwala District of KwaZulu-Natal.
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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