Tender for the supply and installation of 50 solar streetlights in emaxesibeni, eastern cape

Compulsory briefing session and site visit: 17 June 2026 at 10:00 AM at Emaxesibeni Offices. Briefing certificate will be issued and is required for submission.

Technical enquiries: Senior Manager Infrastructure, phone: 039 255 8506. SCM enquiries: Mr. X. Blaweni, phone: 039 255 8555. General enquiries: Municipal Manager, Mr. G.P.T. Nota. Submission address: New Umzimvubu Local Municipality Offices, Dabula Street, Sophia, KwaBhaca, Eastern Cape, 4735. Tender opening address: 67 Church Street, Emaxesibeni.

Submit sealed tender in the tender box at New Umzimvubu Local Municipality Offices, Dabula Street, Sophia, KwaBhaca, Eastern Cape, 4735 (Coordinates: 30°54’30.91”S, 28°58’52.44’E). Tenders for Solar Streetlights will be opened at 67 Church Street, Emaxesibeni by 12:00 noon. No couriered, faxed, emailed, or late tenders accepted. Clearly mark tenders with the project name: 'Installation of 50 Solar Streetlights in Emaxesibeni'. Disqualification risks: submission by state employees, late submission, or incorrect submission method. Mandatory: attend compulsory briefing session and site visit (briefing certificate required for submission).

Mandatory documents: SARS confirmation with verification pin, CIPC company registration/founding statement, originally certified ID copies of managing directors/owners, properly filled MBD forms 1, 4, 6.1, 8, and 9, and billing clearance certificate or statement of municipal accounts (or affidavit/lease agreement/residential confirmation with declaration that the company and directors do not owe municipal services for >90 days).

Pre-qualification: minimum 70/100 points required to proceed. Criteria: Company Experience (40 points), Key Personnel (40 points), Methodology (20 points). Preference points (80/20 rule): 20 points allocated as follows: 4 points each for 50%+ youth ownership, 50%+ female ownership, 100% Black ownership, people living with disability, and Umzimvubu Local Municipality-based suppliers. Municipality reserves the right not to appoint; value for money is the key determinant.

Scope: Installation of 50 solar streetlights in Emaxesibeni. CIDB grading requirement: 3EP or higher. Project reference: UMZ/2026-27/INFRA/MIG/012. Umzimvubu Local Municipality Supply Chain Management policy applies.

Pre-qualification criteria: Company Experience (40 points), Key Personnel (40 points), Methodology (20 points). Minimum 70 points required to proceed.

Pricing: Firm prices, inclusive of VAT for VAT vendors. No additional pricing details provided.

Pricing: Firm prices, inclusive of VAT for VAT vendors. Value for money is the key determinant of appointment. No additional payment terms or pricing details specified.

Mandatory documents: SARS confirmation with verification pin, CIPC company registration/founding statement, originally certified ID copies of managing directors/owners (certified within 90 days), properly filled MBD forms 1, 4, 6.1, 8, and 9, and billing clearance certificate or statement of municipal accounts (or affidavit/lease agreement/residential confirmation with declaration that the company and all active directors do not owe municipal services for >90 days). CSD registration required with confirmation of registration. B-BBEE: 80/20 preference points apply (see evaluationCriteria).

80/20 preference points: 4 points each for 50%+ youth ownership, 50%+ female ownership, 100% Black ownership, people living with disability, and Umzimvubu Local Municipality-based suppliers.

No couriered, faxed, emailed, or late tenders accepted. Tenders must be deposited in the tender box at New Umzimvubu Local Municipality Offices, Dabula Street, Sophia, KwaBhaca. Tenders for Solar Streetlights will be opened at 67 Church Street, Emaxesibeni by 12:00 noon. All tenders must be clearly marked with the project name. Municipality will not award to state employees.

Document certification must be within 90 days. Bidders must be registered on CSD and provide confirmation of registration.

Pre-qualification: minimum 70/100 points required. Criteria: Company Experience (40), Key Personnel (40), Methodology (20).