Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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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
10 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-169872
Umzimkhulu local municipality invites reputable and experienced service providers to bid for the supply and delivery of removal of alien trees (tree felling) under a 12-month contract. The tender reference is KZN435/26/27/011, issued on 10 september 2026, with a closing date of 2 october 2026 at 12:00. The 80/20 preference point system applies, with functionality evaluated in the second phase. Bidders must be registered on the central supplier database (csd) and submit the required standard forms (mbd4, 6.1, 8 and 9) and a certificate of authority. Specific goals for local ownership and business promotion are included.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) and attach proof of registration or provide the CSD registration number.
Bidders must submit MBD4, MBD6.1, MBD8 and MBD9 forms.
A Certificate of Authority to sign all tender and contract documents, issued by the Board of Directors, must be attached on company letterhead and signed by an authorised person.
The 80/20 preference point system applies; functionality will be considered and the uMzimkhulu Local Municipality SCM policy will apply.
Relevant experience: at least three (3) successfully completed tree felling projects in the past 5 years (2021-2026) – 20 points; 4 or more projects – 20 points (attach appointment letters or job cards signed by the appointee).
Relevant personnel expertise: site personnel must hold Working at Heights certificates – 20 points; at least one chainsaw operator must hold a relevant competency certificate – 5 points; at least one cherry picker and/or crane operator must hold a relevant competency certificate – 5 points (attach CVs and certified copies of qualifications for all personnel).
Vehicles and equipment: provide proof of ownership (logbook) – 20 points.
Health and Safety: bidders must adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, including using proper PPE, conducting risk assessments before felling each tree, and ensuring emergency procedures are in place – 20 points.
Environmental considerations: bidders must attach a recycling/repurpose plan for the disposal of felled trees – 10 points; non-submission results in 0 points.
Specific goals (20 points): companies 100% owned by South African citizens – 10 points; 50% owned – 5 points; less than 50% owned – 2.5 points (verified via CSD report and certified RSA ID copies of directors).
Promotion of business (10 points): bidders must provide a preferred address on CSD and a certified copy of a utility bill, or a preferred address on CSD and an original letter from an Induna/Chief/Ward Councillor.
Tender documents must be deposited in the tender box at 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297 reception area, not later than 12:00 on 02 October 2026.
Telegraphic, telex, telephone, electronic, facsimile and late tenders will not be accepted.
Tenders may only be submitted on the tender documentation provided by the municipality.
The municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest bidder; the uMzimkhulu Municipality Supply Chain Management policy will apply.
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Date & Time
Friday, 02 October 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 15th of september 2026; cut-off time for buying documents is the 17th of september 2026, 15 minutes before the briefing time. Non-compulsory briefing meeting is scheduled to take place at umzimkhulu municipality makhosini building boardroom,247 mzimkhulu mlonyana street, umzimkhulu 3297.
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169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297 - Umzimkhulu - Umzimkhulu - 3297
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Description
10 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
02 Oct
2026
Closing Date
Tender 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.
10-09-2026 TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF REMOVALOF ALIAN TREE ( TREE FELLING) ( 12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdf
uMzimkhulu Local Municipality is procuring a 12-month contract for the supply and delivery of alien tree removal (tree felling) services. The tender is open to experienced service providers and will be evaluated using the 80/20 preference point system, with functionality as a key component.
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uMzimkhulu Municipality invites reputable and experienced service providers to respond to the project: ALIAN TREE FELLING (TREE FELLING) (12 MONTHS CONTRACT). Tender documents will be available on the municipal website.
Important Dates
Source: 10-09-2026 TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF REMOVALOF ALIAN TREE ( TREE FELLING) ( 12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdf (TENDER){"closingTime":"12h","briefingSession":"{"date":null,"time":"11:00","venue":null,"is_compulsory":true}"}
Briefing Session
Source: 10-09-2026 TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF REMOVALOF ALIAN TREE ( TREE FELLING) ( 12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdf (TENDER)Briefing session details not provided in the text.
Contact Information
Source: 10-09-2026 TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF REMOVALOF ALIAN TREE ( TREE FELLING) ( 12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdf (TENDER){"name":"Mr. S. Ndawonde","email":"[email protected]","phone":null,"department":"Supply Chain Management","address":null}
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 10-09-2026 TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF REMOVALOF ALIAN TREE ( TREE FELLING) ( 12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdf (TENDER)Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) and provide proof of registration or CSD number. Submission of MBD4, 6.1, 8, and 9 forms is mandatory. A Certificate of Authority to sign tender documents, on company letterhead, must be provided. Bidders must score at least 50% per functionality segment and meet the overall 67% or 60-point threshold. Specific goals points require CIPC registration or CSD verification for South African ownership, and proof of business location in KwaZulu-Natal (CSD address and utility bill or Induna/Chief/Ward Councillor letter).
Technical Specifications
Source: 10-09-2026 TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF REMOVALOF ALIAN TREE ( TREE FELLING) ( 12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdf (TENDER)Supply and deliver of ulm-infr 007/27 17/09/2026@ 11:00
Removalof alian tree (
Tree felling) (12 months
Contract)
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 work
Experience & Qualifications
Source: 10-09-2026 TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF REMOVALOF ALIAN TREE ( TREE FELLING) ( 12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdfuMzimkhulu Municipality hereby invites reputable and experienced Service providers to
respond on the projects below:
Relevant At least minimum of three (3) successfully completed 20 Attach
Experience projects on tree felling in the past 5 years (from 2021- appointment
4 Projects or more 20 Points card or
3 projects 10 Points purchase order
0 to 2 projects 0 points and traceable
reference
letters
presented on a
letter head and
signed by the
appointee.
Relevant lx Site personnel must be in possession of Working at 20 Attach CV and
qualifications Chainsaw operator competency certificate. 5 Points
(all personnels
are required)
1 x Cherry picker and/ or crane operator must be in
possession of a relevant competency certificate 5 Points
lx site personnel must be in possession of a First Aid
Certificate 5 Points
Non submission of any of the above expertise 0 points
Vehicles and 20 Attach proof of
equipment ownership
(logbook) and
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Email :infowjumzimkhululm.gov.zn
169 Main Street Tel: (039) 259 5000/5300
Private Bag 53 Fax: (039) 259 0427
Pricing Schedule
Source: 10-09-2026 TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF REMOVALOF ALIAN TREE ( TREE FELLING) ( 12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdf (TENDER)Price validity: 180 days.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 10-09-2026 TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF REMOVALOF ALIAN TREE ( TREE FELLING) ( 12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdf (TENDER)CSD registration number
CSD report verification
CSD report
B-BBEE Details: The specific goals allocated points in terms of this tender
Specific goals 2: RDP Goals
Companies that are 100% owned by south African citizen. CIPC registration Certificate
(Companies and Intellectual
100% Points allocation =10 points
Property Commission)
Companies that are 50% owned by South African citizen. Max.
Or
Points
50% Points Allocation = 5 Points
Detailed CSD report verification
Companies that are less than 50% owned by South African on CSD portal by the
citizen. Municipality)
25% Points Allocation = 2.5 Points Or
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Ema il:info(«7)umzlmkhuluim.gov.za
169 Main Street Tel: (039) 259 5000/5300
Private Bag 53 Fax: (039) 259 0427
Umzimkhulu
3297
Office of the municipal manager
Province of kwazuli -natal
KZN 435
Certified Copy RSA Identity
document of the director(s)
(verification on CSD portal by
the Municipality)
Promotion of business: -
10 Points Preferred address on CSD report
Located within KZN province. and certified copy of utility bill
on property rates and services
for the Enterprise / Company.
Or
Preferred address on CSD report
and original letter for the
Enterprise or Company from
Induna / Chief/ ward Councillor.
(verification on CSD portal by
the Municipality)
Total / maximum proints 20
180 days Price Validity
Contact Details
All Technical enquiries shall be directed to:
Attention : Mrs. MN. Mzozo
Telephone : (039) 259 5063
Email Address : [email protected]
SCM Compliance enquiries shall be directed to:
Attention : Mr. S. Ndawonde
Telephone : (039) 259 5089
Email Address : [email protected]
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Email: [email protected]
169 Main Street Tel: (039) 259 5000/5300
Private Bag 53 Fax: (039) 259 0427
Umzimkhulu
3297
Office of the municipal manager
Promnce of
Health & Safety
Source: 10-09-2026 TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF REMOVALOF ALIAN TREE ( TREE FELLING) ( 12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdfequipment equipment attach letter
lx 10 5 0 from hiring/
transportation leasing agency
vehicle signed by the
lx chainsaw 5 2.5 0 agency
confirming the lx Crane or 5 2.5 0
availability of cherry picker
the equipment TOTAL 20 10 0
for your
company for
the duration of
the contract
period
Health and Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) 20 Attach the
Safety Act requirements as follows: Health and
compliance safety plan
(PPE) (helmets, gloves, safety harnesses, etc.).
tree.
case of accidents.
work is conducted near roads
All aspects covered = 20 points
All aspects covered with limited information =10
points
If all aspects not covered = 0 point
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169 Main Street Tel: (039) 259 5000/5300
Private Bag 53 Fax: (039) 259 0427
U m zi mkh u 1 u
Environmental
Source: 10-09-2026 TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF REMOVALOF ALIAN TREE ( TREE FELLING) ( 12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdfKZN 435
Environmental Recycle or repurpose felled timber plan (It must be 10 Attach the
considerations noted that the disposal of tree is not an option) recycling/
Non submission = 0 points
Total points 90
NB: It is compulsory for a bidder to score not less than 50% per segment in the above table.
Even if the bidder has scored the 67% or 60 points of threshold but scores less than 50% on
one or more of the segments above the bidder will be non-responsive.
NB: Expertise and Environmental considerations segments are compulsory'
The 80/20 scoring will apply.
Contractual Terms
Source: 10-09-2026 TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF REMOVALOF ALIAN TREE ( TREE FELLING) ( 12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdf (TENDER)The municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest bidder. Supply Chain Management policy will apply.
Special Conditions
Source: 10-09-2026 TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF REMOVALOF ALIAN TREE ( TREE FELLING) ( 12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdf (TENDER)Specific goals: RDP Goals. Companies 100% owned by South African citizens (CIPC registration certificate, verified on CSD portal) - 10 points; Companies 50% owned by South African citizens (certified copy of RSA ID of directors, verified on CSD portal) - 2.5 points. Promotion of business: Preferred address on CSD report located within KZN province (with certified copy of utility bill for rates/services) - 10 points; Preferred address on CSD report and original letter from Induna/Chief/Ward Councillor. Total maximum points: 20.
Requirements
Source: 10-09-2026 TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF REMOVALOF ALIAN TREE ( TREE FELLING) ( 12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdf (TENDER)Tenderer must be registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD) and attach proof of registration / provide CSD registration number. Tender document must be signed by the authorized person.
Section
Source: 10-09-2026 TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF REMOVALOF ALIAN TREE ( TREE FELLING) ( 12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdf80/20 Preference Point System will be used on the following project, functionality will be
Second Phase of Evaluation
Evaluation Minimum threshold 67% or 60 Points
CRITERIA CRITERIA DESCRITION Points Verification
4 Projects or more 20 Points card or
3 projects 10 Points purchase order
0 to 2 projects 0 points and traceable
Personnel Heights Certificates Points certified copies
qualifications Chainsaw operator competency certificate. 5 Points
possession of a relevant competency certificate 5 Points
Certificate 5 Points
Non submission of any of the above expertise 0 points
Required Points for Points for Non valid license
disqualified; Specific Goals points will not be allocated if the required documents are
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Address
169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297 - Umzimkhulu - Umzimkhulu - 3297
Source confidence
High source confidence
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