Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Mthatha Dam - Ncise Village - Mthatha - 5100
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
11 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-162116
This tender is for the supply and delivery of furniture and appliances, including specific items with local content requirements, to the mthatha dam site in the eastern cape. IT is a request for quotation issued by the department of water and sanitation, aimed at suppliers capable of meeting detailed technical specifications and compliance obligations. The bid is evaluated under the 80/20 preference points system.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Mthatha Dam Construction East Office Building
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Submit completed bid documents or couried to: the bid box at the entrance of mthatha dam office building mthatha dam 5100
Categories
Request for Quotation
Mthatha Dam - Ncise Village - Mthatha - 5100
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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.
WTE1021CE.pdf
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in the Eastern Cape Province invites bids for the **supply and delivery of furniture and appliances with some local content items** at Mthatha Dam. The tender (WTE1021CE) closes on **28 July 2026 at 11:00 UTC**. The scope includes items like refrigerators, beds, microwaves, vacuum cleaners, and water coolers, with strict **local content requirements (100% for steel materials)**. Bids are evaluated under the **80/20 Preferential Procurement Regulations (2022)**, prioritizing price (80 points) and B-BBEE/specific goals (20 points). A **compulsory briefing session** is scheduled for 23 July 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Mthatha Dam Construction East Site Offices.
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R 3 688 074
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Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
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Act 12 of 2004
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
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Address
Mthatha Dam - Ncise Village - Mthatha - 5100
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
14 Jul 2026
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