Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
B-400 UGAGANE STREET - B-NORTH - ULUNDI - 3838
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
07 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-169259
The tender seeks a service provider for landscaping maintenance, pest control, and general support services over a 36-month period in kwazulu-natal. The contract is open to bidders through an open tender process. NO briefing session is scheduled.
Mandatory requirements: Submit the completed tender documentation on the issued forms only.
Returnable forms: MBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD 6 (Preference Points Claim).
Company profile with traceable references must be included.
Stage 1 – Responsiveness: All mandatory requirements and returnable documents must be fully complied with; non-responsive submissions will be disqualified.
Stage 2 – Functionality (minimum 70 out of 100 points to proceed):
Stage 3 – Financial offer and specific goals (80/20 preference point system):
Submission: Sealed envelope marked with tender number and closing date; deposit into tender box at Zululand District Municipality, Lot B-400 Gagane Street, Ulundi, 3838, by 12h00 on the closing date.
No telegraphic, telefaxed or posted tenders will be accepted.
Tender documents must be collected during office hours (08h00 to 15h00) from 07 to 18 September 2026.
Non-refundable tender fee of R3,900.00 payable by EFT.
The municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest tender.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 07 October 2026 - 12:00
Venue
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Kindly refer to the attached tender advert
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
B-400 UGAGANE STREET - B-NORTH - ULUNDI - 3838
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07 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
07 Oct
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
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.
PROVISION OF LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE SERVICES, PEST CONTROL AND GENERAL SUPPORT.pdf
The Zululand District Municipality is procuring landscaping maintenance services, pest control, and general support for a 36-month period. Bidders must obtain tender documents for a non-refundable fee and submit responsive bids that pass functionality and preference point evaluations.
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R 972 000
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Provision of Landscaping Maintenance Services, Pest Control and General Support for a period of 36 months. Tender reference ZDM010/2026-2027, closing date 07 October 2026.
Important Dates
Source: PROVISION OF LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE SERVICES, PEST CONTROL AND GENERAL SUPPORT.pdf (TENDER){"closingDate":"07 OCTOBER 2027","closingTime":"08h00"}
Contact Information
Source: PROVISION OF LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE SERVICES, PEST CONTROL AND GENERAL SUPPORT.pdf (TENDER){"name":"MS Buthelezi","email":"[email protected]","phone":"035 874 5510","department":"Supply Chain Management","address":"ed tenders WILL NOT be accepted"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: PROVISION OF LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE SERVICES, PEST CONTROL AND GENERAL SUPPORT.pdf (TENDER)Returnable Documents: The following form, MBD 1, MBD 4, MBD 6.1, MBD 8 and MBD 9 must be completed and submitted with the bid., 2. A valid Tax Clearance Compliance Status Pin Certificate must accompany all bids;, 3. Full CSD Report (Not older than 30 days from the tender closing);, 5. Current Municipal Account not in arrears for more than 90 days/ Valid Lease Agreement;, environment (Name 15 Attach Appointment Letter (s) and Landscaping services, Pest
Evaluation Criteria
Source: PROVISION OF LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE SERVICES, PEST CONTROL AND GENERAL SUPPORT.pdf (TENDER)Stage1
Responsiveness: Bidders must meet all mandatory requirements and include all returnable documents to proceed to Stage 2.
Stage2
Functionality/Eligibility: Scored out of 100 points. Criteria include: (a) Previous experience on similar projects – 25 points (verified via appointment letters, completion reference letters, contract reference details); (b) Methodology – detailed, well-structured approach (verified via submitted methodology); (c) Qualifications of key personnel – verified via CVs and certified copies of qualifications.
Stage3
Preference points: 80/20 preference point system. Specific goals include locality within Zululand, disability, black women, and black youth ownership. Non-compliant contributors receive 0 points.
Technical Specifications
Source: PROVISION OF LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE SERVICES, PEST CONTROL AND GENERAL SUPPORT.pdf (TENDER)Provision of landscaping maintenance services
Methodology
Source: PROVISION OF LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE SERVICES, PEST CONTROL AND GENERAL SUPPORT.pdfLandscaping/ Horticulture, and 0 0 No Submission
experience.
Specific Plant and Well detailed and indicates all 25 25
Equipment key Service Vehicle (bakkie and
1 Ton) required to execute the
works is owned by the tenderer. Attach proof of service vehicle ownership
Well detailed and indicates all 15 and availability or proof of lease
key Service Vehicle (bakkie and agreement .
1 Ton) required to execute the
works will be hired by the
tenderer.
No details. 0 0 No Submission
Methodology: Excellent, detailed, and well- Attach methodology and
Demonstrates clear structured methodology with 25 implementation equipment for
understanding of the clear implementation plan 25 landscaping/horticulture, staffing,
provisions of Good methodology with clear work programme and supporting
services, Pest Control Acceptable methodology but understanding of the project scope
and General services. lacks detail and service delivery requirements.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: PROVISION OF LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE SERVICES, PEST CONTROL AND GENERAL SUPPORT.pdfof similar work and been completed 3 provisions of
environment (Name 15 Attach Appointment Letter (s) and Landscaping services, Pest
of traceable Completion Reference Letter (s) of Control and General services 25
reference, contract previous experience on similar The Tenderer have successfully
details to be included projects). been completed 2 provisions of
for verification).
Landscaping services, Pest 10
Landscaping/Horticulture with 5
years’ or more experience in 25
Recent Curriculum Vitae (CV) and
Landscaping/Horticulture with 25
15 certified copies of qualifications.
Key Employee 3-4 years’ experience in
Experience: Director Landscaping and Pest Control.
1-2 years’ experience in
Pricing Schedule
Source: PROVISION OF LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE SERVICES, PEST CONTROL AND GENERAL SUPPORT.pdf (TENDER)Financial offer evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system as per Zululand District Municipality Supply Chain Management Policy.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: PROVISION OF LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE SERVICES, PEST CONTROL AND GENERAL SUPPORT.pdf (TENDER)Specific goals under the 80/20 preference point system: Locality within Zululand District Municipality (16 points), Director/Owner with disability (1 point), Director/Owner black women (1 point), Director/Owner black youth (2 points). Non-compliant contributor (0 points).
Requirements
Source: PROVISION OF LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE SERVICES, PEST CONTROL AND GENERAL SUPPORT.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory requirements for responsiveness: Completed MBD 1, MBD 4, MBD 6.1, MBD 8 and MBD 9 forms; valid Tax Clearance Compliance Status Pin Certificate; full CSD Report (not older than 30 days); CIPC documentation to verify ownership; current Municipal Account not in arrears for more than 90 days or valid lease agreement; company profile with traceable references.
Section
Source: PROVISION OF LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE SERVICES, PEST CONTROL AND GENERAL SUPPORT.pdfStage 1: test for responsiveness
requirements and include all returnable documents will proceed to the next stage of evaluation. Non-responsive
Stage 2 : functionality/eligibility criteria
Basis for point allocation points verification method
Criterion score
Maximum score: 100
Bidders must score at least 70 points to move forward in the evaluation process. Those who score below 70 will
Stage 3: financial offer and specific goals
No. The specific goals Number of points Means of Verification
allocated points in terms claimed (80/20
The 80/20 preference point system for the acquisition of services, works or goods will be allocated for as per
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 54 of 1972
Relevant to food safety, catering, canteens, food handling and nutrition-programme procurement.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve cleaning, hygiene, pest control, sanitation, or facilities services.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve guarding, access control, CCTV, surveillance, or private security services. Relevant because this tender appears to involve cleaning, hygiene, pest control, sanitation, or facilities services.
Act 56 of 2001
Relevant where security providers, guards, access control or private security services are required.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve guarding, access control, CCTV, surveillance, or private security services.
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Last checked
11 Sept 2026
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