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 Quotation
Delivery Location
169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297 - Umzimkhulu - Umzimkhulu - 3297
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
18 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-159371
Umzimkhulu local municipality invites reputable suppliers to quote for the supply and delivery of tools and equipment under a 12-month contract. This tender is open to experienced service providers, with evaluation based on price (80 points) and south african ownership (20 points).
Date & Time
Monday, 29 June 2026 - 12:00
Venue
uMzimkhulu Municipality Makhosini Building Boardroom,247 Mzimkhulu Mlonyana Street, uMzimkhulu 3297.
Quotation 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 r100 per document or a bank guaranteed cheque made out to umzimkhulu municipality during working hours between 09:30am and 16:00pm from the 22th of june 2026; cut-off time for buying documents is the 24th of june 2026 15 minutes before the briefing time. A non-compulsory briefing meeting is scheduled to take place at umzimkhulu municipality makhosini building, 247 main street, umzimkhulu 3297.
Categories
Request for Quotation
169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297 - Umzimkhulu - Umzimkhulu - 3297
18 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
29 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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18-06-2026 QUOTATION ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT.pdf
The Umzimkhulu Local Municipality invites reputable service providers to submit quotes for the supply and delivery of tools and equipment under a 12-month contract. The tender uses an 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points allocated to price and 20 to specific goals (e.g., RDP goals like ownership by South African citizens). Quotation documents are available for a non-refundable fee of R100, and a non-compulsory briefing is scheduled for 24/06/2026. Submissions must be deposited in a sealed envelope by 29/06/2026 at 12:00 GMT+0000.
Median Estimate
R 194 220
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.
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Description
Source: 18-06-2026 QUOTATION ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT.pdfSupply and deliver tools and equipment (12-month contract) under reference KZN435/25/26/025/INFR (ULM-INFR 018/26). Issued on 18 June 2026 via website and notice board.
Important Dates
Source: 18-06-2026 QUOTATION ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 29 June 2026 at 12h00.
Non-compulsory briefing session: 24 June 2026 at 10:00, Makhosini Building, 247 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297.
Quotation documents available from 22 June 2026 (09:30–16:00) until 24 June 2026 (15 minutes before briefing time).
Price validity: 180 days.
Briefing Session
Source: 18-06-2026 QUOTATION ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT.pdf (RFQ)Non-compulsory briefing session: 24 June 2026 at 10:00, venue: Makhosini Building, 247 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297.
Contact Information
Source: 18-06-2026 QUOTATION ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT.pdf (RFQ)Technical enquiries:
SCM compliance enquiries:
General contact:
Submission Guidelines
Source: 18-06-2026 QUOTATION ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT.pdf (RFQ)Submit sealed quotes in the tender box at uMzimkhulu Local Municipality, 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297 reception area by 12h00 on 29 June 2026. Late, telegraphic, telex, telephone, electronic, or facsimile submissions are not accepted. Use only the official quotation documentation provided by the municipality. Clearly mark the envelope with the quote number (ULM-INFR 018/26) and quote name (Supply and Deliver of Tools and Equipment).
Required returnable documents:
Failure to submit valid required documents will result in disqualification.
Returnable Documents
Source: 18-06-2026 QUOTATION ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT.pdf (RFQ)Sealed quotes must be deposited in the tender box at uMzimkhulu Local Municipality, 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297 reception area, by 12h00 on 29 June 2026. Envelopes must clearly indicate the quote number (ULM-INFR 018/26) and quote name.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 18-06-2026 QUOTATION ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT.pdf (RFQ)General
Specific Goals
RDP Goals (20 Points Max)
100% South African-Owned Companies
20 points (CIPC registration certificate required)
50% South African-Owned Companies
10 points
<50% South African-Owned Companies
5 points
Technical Specifications
Source: 18-06-2026 QUOTATION ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT.pdf (RFQ)Supply and deliver tools and equipment for a 12-month contract. Quotations must align with the specifications provided in the official quotation documentation. Service providers must submit detailed specifications as required by the scope of work, on company letterhead.
Methodology
Source: 18-06-2026 QUOTATION ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT.pdf (RFQ)Service providers must quote as per the specification provided. Quotations must be on company letterhead and include a detailed specification as required by the scope of work.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: 18-06-2026 QUOTATION ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT.pdfOpen to reputable and experienced service providers. No additional experience or qualification criteria are specified beyond compliance and submission requirements.
Pricing Schedule
Source: 18-06-2026 QUOTATION ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT.pdfPrice validity: 180 days from submission date.
Financial Requirements
Source: 18-06-2026 QUOTATION ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT.pdf (RFQ)Price validity: 180 days from submission. Quotations must be submitted using the official documentation provided by the municipality. No additional financial requirements (e.g., bonds, guarantees) are specified in the document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 18-06-2026 QUOTATION ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory compliance requirements (failure to submit valid documents will result in disqualification):
B-BBEE/Specific Goals:
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: 18-06-2026 QUOTATION ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT.pdf (RFQ)B-BBEE/Specific Goals (20 points max):
Verification via CSD portal or certified RSA ID copies of directors. Total maximum points: 20.
Special Conditions
Source: 18-06-2026 QUOTATION ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT.pdf (RFQ)uMzimkhulu Municipality Supply Chain Management policy will apply. The municipality is not bound to accept the lowest bidder.
Section
Source: 18-06-2026 QUOTATION ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT.pdf80/20 Preference Point System: 80 points for Price, 20 points for Specific Goals. Functionality and uMzimkhulu Local Municipality SCM policy will be considered.
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.
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
Mrs. N. Mzozo
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
18 Jun 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
Verification
Detailed CSD report or certified copy of RSA ID document of director(s)
Disqualification
Data conflicts
None detected
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