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
21 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-171155
Umzimkhulu local municipality is procuring a contractor for the rural electrification of mfulamhle village under an 80/20 preference point system with functionality evaluation. Bidders must be csd-registered, submit a project-specific method statement, and meet a compulsory 50% threshold per functionality segment to remain responsive.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) and attach proof or provide the CSD registration number.
Tender documents must be purchased by 30 September 2026, 15 minutes before the briefing time, from the cashier at 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297, on payment of R600 (non-refundable) or bank guaranteed cheque.
Tenders must be deposited in the tender box at 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297, by 12:00 on 16 October 2026; late, telegraphic, telex, telephone, electronic, and facsimile tenders will not be accepted.
The method statement must be tailored to the project (not generic) and include the 10 sub-headings as per the tender document, covering Approach Method, Time, and quality assurance plan.
The bidder must score not less than 50% per segment in the functionality evaluation (total 90 points); scoring below 50% on any segment makes the bid non-responsive.
Specific goals points (max 20) are allocated for South African ownership: 10 points for 100% SA-owned companies, 5 points for 50% SA-owned, 2.5 points for less than 50% SA-owned, plus 10 points for businesses located in KZN with proof of address.
Bidders must provide a Certificate of Authority to sign documents, on company letterhead, signed by the Board of Directors, and complete returnable forms MBD4, MBD6.1, MBD8, and MBD9.
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Date & Time
Friday, 16 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 600 per document or a bank guaranteed cheque made out to umzimkhulu municipality during working hours between 09:30am and 16:00pm from the 25th of september 2026; cut-off time for buying documents is the 30th 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.
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297 - Umzimkhulu - Umzimkhulu - 3297
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21 Sept
2026
Tender Published
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16 Oct
2026
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.
21-09-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - RURAL ELECTRIFICATION OF MFULAMHLE VILLAGE..pdf
Procurement of a contractor for the rural electrification of Mfulamhle Village, issued by uMzimkhulu Local Municipality under reference ULM-INFR 009/27, with a CIDB grading requirement of 5EP or higher and evaluation under the 80/20 preference point system.
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The project involves the rural electrification of Mfulamhle Village. The project number is ULM-INFR 009/27.
Important Dates
Source: 21-09-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - RURAL ELECTRIFICATION OF MFULAMHLE VILLAGE..pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 30 September 2026 at 12:00. Compulsory briefing session: 30 September 2026 at 10:00. Tender documents must be bought by 30 September 2026, 15 minutes before the briefing time. The briefing is mandatory.
Briefing Session
Source: 21-09-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - RURAL ELECTRIFICATION OF MFULAMHLE VILLAGE..pdf (TENDER)A compulsory briefing session will be held on 30 September 2026 at 10:00. The briefing is mandatory. Tender documents must be bought by 30 September 2026, 15 minutes before the briefing time.
Contact Information
Source: 21-09-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - RURAL ELECTRIFICATION OF MFULAMHLE VILLAGE..pdf (TENDER){"name":"Mr. Y. Xoko","email":"[email protected]","phone":null,"department":"Supply Chain Management","address":"n. (verification on CSD portal by the"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: 21-09-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - RURAL ELECTRIFICATION OF MFULAMHLE VILLAGE..pdf (TENDER)Tenders must be deposited in the tender box at 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297, by 12:00 on the closing date. Telegraphic, telex, telephone, electronic, facsimile, and late tenders will not be accepted. Tenders may only be submitted on the official tender documentation provided by the municipality. Tender documents must be bought by 30 September 2026, 15 minutes before the briefing time. A compulsory briefing session will be held on 30 September 2026 at 10:00 at a venue to be confirmed. Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) and provide proof or CSD number. A Certificate of Authority to sign documents, on company letterhead, signed by the Board of Directors, must be provided. The method statement must include specific sub-headings: Approach Method, Time, and quality assurance plan. The method statement must be tailored to the project, not generic. Returnable forms include MBD4, MBD6.1, MBD8, and MBD9, all completed and signed. The method statement must include the 10 sub-headings as per the tender document.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 21-09-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - RURAL ELECTRIFICATION OF MFULAMHLE VILLAGE..pdf (TENDER)80/20 Preference Point System applies, with functionality considered. Specific goals points: 10 points for companies 100% owned by South African citizens; 5 points for companies 50% owned by South African citizens; 2.5 points for companies less than 50% owned by South African citizens. Maximum 20 points for specific goals. Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) and provide proof or CSD number. A Certificate of Authority to sign documents, on company letterhead, signed by the Board of Directors, must be provided. Bidders must provide 3-4 completed projects with appointment and completion certificates or reference letters. The method statement must show the tenderer's understanding of similar scope of works. Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) and provide proof or CSD number. The method statement must be tailored to the project, not generic.
Technical Specifications
Source: 21-09-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - RURAL ELECTRIFICATION OF MFULAMHLE VILLAGE..pdf (TENDER)appointment and
completion certificate
or reference letter
3-4 completed project
Experience & Qualifications
Source: 21-09-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - RURAL ELECTRIFICATION OF MFULAMHLE VILLAGE..pdfBidders must provide 3-4 completed projects with appointment and completion certificates or reference letters. The projects must demonstrate relevant experience in electrification projects. The method statement must show the tenderer's understanding of similar scope of works.
Pricing Schedule
Source: 21-09-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - RURAL ELECTRIFICATION OF MFULAMHLE VILLAGE..pdfrates and services for the Enterprise /
Financial Requirements
Source: 21-09-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - RURAL ELECTRIFICATION OF MFULAMHLE VILLAGE..pdf (TENDER)Rates and services for the enterprise must be provided. Specific goals points are allocated as per the 80/20 system. Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) and provide proof or CSD number.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 21-09-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - RURAL ELECTRIFICATION OF MFULAMHLE VILLAGE..pdf (TENDER)Registered Electrician (Installation) certificates and with at least 3 -4 years’ experience on Curriculum Vitae (CV) electrification projects. (10 Points)
Not Registered Electrician (Installation) with at least 0-2 years’ experience on electrification projects. ( 0 Points)
Foreman must have a certificate or permit of working on overhead line such as ORHVS or HVREGS or MV & LV authorization certificate(s) or equivalent and 5 or more years’ experience on electrification projects Attach Certified (20 Points) qualification certificates and
Foreman must have a certificate or Curriculum Vitae permit of working on overhead lines (CV) such as ORHVS or HVREGS or MV & LV authorization certificate(s) or equivalent and 3-4 years’ experience on electrification projects (10 Points)
Foreman does not have certificate or permit of working on overhead lines such as ORHVS or HVREGS or MV & LV authorization certificate(s) or equivalent and 0-2 years’ experience on electrification projects (0 Points) of 6 OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER PROVINCE OF KW’AZITLU-NATAL KZX 435 Construction The method statement ust include the 10 Method Statement Method following sub-headings: submission and quality assurance plan Statement - Approach Method
Time Frames
Activities (in execution sequence and planned required resources)
Construction Administration
Quality management (Assurance plan)
Risk management
Health and safety management plan. It must clearly define and display the tender’s understanding of similar scope of works and must be tailor made to the project and not generic.
All aspects covered: Method statement meets all the requirements and touched all sub headings. (10 Points)
All aspects covered with limited information: Method statement submitted and covers all topics but shows limited understanding of similar scope of works. (5 Points)
Not all aspect covered (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 50 % of threshold but scores less than 50% on one or more of the segments above the bidder will be non-responsive The 80/20 scoring will apply. 80 Price
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169 Main Street Tel: (039) 259 5000/5300
Private Bag 53 Fax: (039) 259 0427
Umzimkhulu
3297
Office of the municipal manager
Province of kwazulu-natal
K2n 43s
Number of Verificati on document(s)
points
The specific goals allocated points in terms of this
allocated
tender
(80/20
system.)______
Specific goals 2: RDP Goals
CIPC registration Certificate
Companies that are 100% owned by south African
(Companies and Intellectual Property
citizen.
Commission)
100% Points allocation =10 points Or Max.
Detailed CSD report verification onCompanies that are 50% owned by South African Points
CSD portal by the Municipality)citizen. 10 Or
50% Points Allocation = 5 Points Certified Copy RSA Identity document
Companies that are less than 50% owned by South of the director(s)
African citizen. (verification on CSD portal by the
Municipality)
25% Points Allocation = 2.5 Points
Promotion of business: - 10 Points Preferred address on CSD report and
Located within KZN province. 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
90 days Price Validity
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Email: InfoCir umzimkhulu Im-gov-zin
169 Main Street Tel: (039) 259 5000/5300
Private Bag S3 Fax: (039) 259 0427
Umzimkhulu
3297
Office of the municipal manager
Province of kwazixu-natal
KZN 435
Contact Details
All Technical enquiries shall be directed to:
Attention : Mr. Y. Xoko
Telephone : (039) 259 5067
Email Address : [email protected]
Attention : Mr. Simon
Telephone : (033) 345 4125
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B-BBEE Requirements
Source: 21-09-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - RURAL ELECTRIFICATION OF MFULAMHLE VILLAGE..pdf (TENDER)Specific Goals (80/20 system): Specific goals 2: RDP Goals. Companies 100% owned by South African citizens: 10 points. Companies 50% owned by South African citizens: 5 points. Companies less than 50% owned by South African citizens: 2.5 points. Promotion of business: Located within KZN province: 10 points. Verification documents: CIPC registration Certificate, Detailed CSD report, Certified Copy RSA Identity document of director(s), Preferred address on CSD report and certified copy of utility bill or original letter from Induna/Chief/Ward Councillor. Total maximum points 20.
Contractual Terms
Source: 21-09-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - RURAL ELECTRIFICATION OF MFULAMHLE VILLAGE..pdfTender 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 600 per document or a bank guaranteed cheque made out
to uMzimkhulu Municipality during working hours between 09:30am and 16:00pm from
the 25th of September 2026; cut-off time for buying documents is the 30th of September
2026,15 minutes before the briefing time.
Companies that are 100% owned by south African
(Companies and Intellectual Property
citizen.
Commission)
100% Points allocation =10 points Or Max.
Detailed CSD report verification onCompanies that are 50% owned by South African Points
CSD portal by the Municipality)citizen. 10 Or
50% Points Allocation = 5 Points Certified Copy RSA Identity document
Companies that are less than 50% owned by South of the director(s)
African citizen. (verification on CSD portal by the
Municipality)
25% Points Allocation = 2.5 Points
Promotion of business: - 10 Points Preferred address on CSD report and
Special Conditions
Source: 21-09-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - RURAL ELECTRIFICATION OF MFULAMHLE VILLAGE..pdf (TENDER)Telegraphic, telex, telephone, electronic, facsimile, and late tenders will not be accepted. Tenders may only be submitted on the official tender documentation provided by the municipality. The method statement must include the 10 sub-headings as per the tender document.
Requirements
Source: 21-09-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - RURAL ELECTRIFICATION OF MFULAMHLE VILLAGE..pdf (TENDER)Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) and provide proof or CSD number. A Certificate of Authority to sign documents, on company letterhead, signed by the Board of Directors, must be provided. The method statement must include specific sub-headings: Approach Method, Time, and quality assurance plan. The method statement must be tailored to the project, not generic. Bidders must provide 3-4 completed projects with appointment and completion certificates or reference letters.
Section
Source: 21-09-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - RURAL ELECTRIFICATION OF MFULAMHLE VILLAGE..pdfSpecific goals points: 10 points for companies 100% owned by South African citizens; 5 points for companies 50% owned by South African citizens; 2.5 points for companies less than 50% owned by South African citizens. Maximum 20 points for specific goals. Functionality will be considered. Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) and provide proof or CSD number.
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