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Before applying, ensure your business is registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and that your tax affairs are in order. For construction tenders, verify yourCIDB gradingmeets the specific requirements of the tender.
Returnable Documents: Not explicitly listed in the provided text. Refer to the Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) or bidding documents for specific returnable items. General guidance: Ensure all required forms, certifications, and supporting documents are submitted as per the bid invitation. Late submissions or incomplete documentation may lead to disqualification.
Return all required bidding documents as specified in the tender. Ensure confidentiality of all contract-related documents and information unless prior written consent is obtained from the purchaser. All copies of purchaser-provided documents must be returned upon contract completion if requested.
Submissions must be emailed to [email protected]. The email subject line must include the RFQ number and the bidder's name. Submissions must be in PDF format and protected from modification. Financial/pricing information must be in a separate attachment from the technical/functional response. It is recommended to submit at least 30 minutes before the deadline to account for transmission delays. Late or incomplete submissions will be disqualified.
Submit bids by 29 May 2026 at 11:00 to the bid box at ERF 92/688 Portion 2, Southern Gateway Ext 4, N1 Main Road, Polokwane. Late bids will not be accepted. Use official forms (SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1) β do not re-type. Complete and sign all forms. Submit in black ink; no pencil, correction fluid, or copies. Scratch-outs must be initialed and lined through. Failure to comply invalidates the bid. No payment is required for this bid. Price offers must be firm, inclusive of VAT, and valid for 120 days from closing date.
Submit bids by 29 May 2026 at 11:00 to the bid box at ERF 92/688 Portion 2, Southern Gateway Ext 4, N1 Main Road, Polokwane. Late bids will not be accepted. Use official forms (SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1) β do not re-type. Bids must be completed in black ink; pencil or correction fluid invalidates the bid. All corrections must be initialled. Submit SBD 1 (signed), SBD 3.1 (completed), SBD 4 (signed), and SBD 6.1 (signed) to avoid disqualification. Attend the compulsory briefing session on 18 May 2026 at 11:00 via Microsoft Teams (link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/315680028359704?p=ZgF9f1nEo8YmqntlAT, Meeting ID: 315 680 028 359 704, Passcode: 435mz6aM). Failure to attend will disqualify your bid. Price offers must be firm, inclusive of VAT, and valid for 120 days from the closing date. No payment is required for this bid.
Submit hard copies of all returnable documents in the tender box at The Mvula Trust, 25 Rhodesdrift Street, Rhodesdrift Office Park, ROP6, Bendor Ext 30, Polokwane by 12h00 on 29 May 2026. No electronic, fax, or late submissions accepted. Use only official tender forms. Required returnables: Form of Offer and Acceptance (signed), SBD4 (Bidderβs Disclosure), Compulsory Questionnaire, T2.2.A-F2 schedules, Annexures A-G (Tax PIN, CSD, COIDA, Professional Indemnity Insurance, Company Registration, SACNASP certificates, CVs). All documents must be original, legible, in non-erasable ink, and include English translations if applicable. Addenda must be attached. Failure to submit any mandatory document results in disqualification.
Submit bids by 05 June 2026 at 11:00 to the bid box at Lepelle Northern Water Head Office, 01 Landros Mare Street, Polokwane. Late bids will not be accepted. Use official forms (SBD1, SBD4, SBD3.1, SBD6.1, SBD7) without re-typing. All forms must be completed in full and in black ink. No tampering (e.g., correction fluid, sticky papers) is allowed. Submit all required documents: completed SBD forms, valid SARS Tax PIN, CSD registration proof, CIPC registration, valid B-BBEE certificate, ISO 22301 certificate, municipal rates proof (or lease agreement/tribal authority letter), certified ID copies of directors, and JV agreement (if applicable). Failure to comply with any requirement may disqualify the bid.
Submit bids in a sealed envelope marked with tender number, name, and description. Deposit in the Tender Box at Reception Area (Municipal Town Hall), ERF 257 Main Street, Port St Johns by 11:00 on 10 June 2026. No late, faxed, emailed, or electronic submissions accepted. Municipality accepts no responsibility for courier/post delays. Bids must be completed in black, non-erasable ink. All returnable documents and schedules must be submitted. Required returnable documents: Copy of CIPC business registration, certified IDs of directors/shareholders, valid Tax Clearance Certificate or Tax Validity Confirmation (SARS PIN), current Rates statement (β€90 days) or valid lease agreement (or exemption letter from municipality), proof of registration with NADA or SAVRAL, joint venture/consortium agreement (if applicable). Bid will be rejected if: document is incomplete, form of offer is unsigned, CSD registration proof is missing, or mandatory financial/tax documents are not attached. Certifications must not be older than 6 months.
Submit bids in a sealed envelope marked with the project number (SCMU8-26/27-0066) and description. Deliver to: 206 Magistrate Street, Maluti Ex College, Maluti, 4740 by 11:00 on 01 June 2026. Late, electronic, telegraphic, or facsimile bids will not be accepted. All returnable documents must be completed in black ink, signed, and witnessed. No correction fluid is allowed; changes must be lined through and initialed. Mandatory documents include: Tax Status Verification, CSD registration, company registration (CK documents), Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable), and all SBD/ECBD forms. Failure to submit any required document will result in disqualification. Bids must be valid for 90 days after closing date.
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Submit bids in the official bid box at Finance (SCM) offices, Municipal Buildings, 10 Murchison Street, Harding, 4680, before 09 June 2026 at 12:00. Late, faxed, or emailed bids will not be accepted. Bids must be valid for 120 days after closing. Compulsory briefing session on 18 May 2026 at 10:00; failure to attend invalidates your bid. Required returnables: Municipal Rates and Service Charges Statements (or valid lease agreement if leasing), MBD 1, 4, 8, 9 forms, affidavit (if account under family member), marriage certificate (if account under spouse), Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable), CIPC registration, and CSD registration proof. Use official forms provided; do not re-type.
β’ Collect bid documents between 11βMay and 15βMay 2026 (08:00β15:30) at the Finance (SCM) office, 10 Murchison Street, Harding, 4680, and pay the nonβrefundable fee of R500 (or download them from the municipal website). β’ All returnable documents must be certified and not older than 3 months. Required returnables: β’ Company registration (CIPC) β’ Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS PIN (TCS) β’ BβBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (original with SANAS logo) β’ Proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) β’ Municipal rates/lease agreement (no arrears >90 days) β’ Jointβventure agreement (if applicable) β’ PSIRA business certificate, PSIRA grade certificates for directors and supervisors, SAPS clearance (β€6 months) β’ Firearms competency certificates and licences (for armed guards) β’ Public liability insurance minimum cover R10β―000β―000 β’ Letter of good standing (COIDA, UIF) β’ All mandatory MBD forms (MBDβ―1,β―4,β―6.2,β―8,β―9) and the contract form (MBDβ―7) β’ Complete the checklist (initial/sign all pages, submit at 12:00 on 09β―Juneβ―2026, attach all required documents, sign where required). β’ Bids must be delivered to the official bid box at the same address; late bids are rejected. β’ A representative who is suitably qualified must attend the compulsory briefing on 18β―Mayβ―2026β―10:00; nonβattendance invalidates the bid.
Submit tender as original + 1 electronic copy on USB stick. Deposit in tender box at uMngeni-uThukela Water, 310 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg by 12h00 on 11 June 2026. Outer package must display: Tender Number, Tender Title, Closing Date, Closing Time, Tendererβs Name, Tendererβs Address. Compulsory clarification meeting on 19 May 2026 at 10:00 at uMngeni-uThukela Water Head Office (then proceed to site) β attendance and document signing required for addenda and tender receipt. No two-envelope system. Tender validity period: 120 calendar days from closing date. Documents issued electronically 11-15 May 2026 via [email protected]. No alternative tender offers allowed. Disqualification risks: failure to attend clarification meeting, incomplete/missing returnable documents, or non-compliance with submission format.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with upβtoβdate company details. Submissions are to be made exclusively through the ERP Oracle Portal (https://suppliers.sita.co.za/OA_HTML/AppsLocalLogin.jsp). Log in and upload the completed bid pricing schedule (Excel format) and tick the confirmation box indicating the bid is submitted in the required sequence. The portal must be accessed at 11:00β―am on the closing date, 03 June 2026. All queries must be submitted in writing to [email protected].
Submit bids in a sealed envelope marked with the project name (SCM/TSW/23/2025-2026) and number, deposited in the tender box at 01 Bosman Street, Civic Centre, Bultfontein, 9670 by 08 June 2026 at 12:00. Late, faxed, or emailed submissions will be rejected. Use only official bid forms provided; retyped forms are invalid. The entire original bid document must be submitted as a whole. Required returnables: Fully completed and signed MBD forms, returnable schedules, and Contract Data forms. Failure to submit all required documents (including PART T2) will result in automatic disqualification. Bids must be signed by an authorized representative. No documents will be returned. The municipality is not liable for courier/postal deliveries. Clarifications may be requested up to one week before the deadline via SCM Unit at (051) 853 1111 during office hours. No contact with the municipality is permitted from submission until contract award to avoid disqualification.
β’ Collect tender documents at OR Tambo House (Room 101B, 1st Floor, Cnr St Andrews Street & Markgraaff Street, Bloemfonstone) from 08 May 2026, 09:00β14:30. β’ Pay a nonβrefundable cash deposit of R1β―282.00 on collection (exact amount, cash only). β’ Submit completed bids to the Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, Ground Floor (Main Entrance Foyer) at OR Tambo House, Bloemfonstone, by 29 May 2026, 11:00. β’ All returnable documents must be fully completed, signed in black ink, properly indexed and neatly bound. β’ Required returnable forms include: SBDβ―1, SBDβ―4, Annexureβ―D (Compulsory Declaration), Annexureβ―A (Addenda record), Annexureβ―B (Proposed amendments), Annual Financial Statements Declaration, Schedule of Equipment, Schedule of Experience, Preference points claim form (SBDβ―6.1), municipal services clearance or lease statement, and proof of CSD registration. β’ Mandatory attendance at the clarification meeting on 19 May 2026, 11:00, Fidel Castro building, 23rd Floor Boardroom. β’ Disqualification risks: incomplete/unsigned documents, missing deposit, late/telco/faxed submissions, nonβcompliance with CIDB grading, tax nonβcompliance, fraudulent information, suspended CIDB status, incomplete BOQ, photocopied documents.
β’ Submit the complete bid in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the project name and number (SCM/TSW/22/2025-2026) and the closing date/time. β’ Deliver the envelope to the tender box at 01 Bosman Street, Civic Centre, Bultfontein, 9670 no later than 08β―Juneβ―2026β―12:00. Late submissions will be returned unopened and will be rejected. β’ Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided; reβtyping or electronic/fax submissions are not accepted. β’ All required returnable schedules (Partβ―T2) and supporting documents must be fully completed, signed and attached before sealing. β’ The bid must be signed by an authorised signatory and initial any amendments; erasures or masking fluid are prohibited. β’ The municipality will not return any documents; retain copies for your records. β’ Disqualification triggers include nonβcompliance with any requirement, frontβrunning, conflictβofβinterest, missing tax/municipal charge clearances, or falsified returnables.
Submit electronically via Eskom E-Tendering portal (accessed via Eskom Tender Bulletin or National Treasury eTendering system). Deadline: 15 June 2026 at 10:00. No late submissions accepted. Upload all documents in PDF format (price list also in Excel). Maximum upload size: 500MB per document, total submission β€4GB. No ZIP files or hard copies. Organize files under folders: Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other. Ensure submission status is marked as 'complete'. Latest version overrides previous submissions. Mandatory returnables at closing: Annexure A (Authorisation Form), B (Acknowledgement Form), C (Tendererβs Particulars), D (Integrity Declaration), E (CPA for Local Goods/Services), F (CPA for Imported Goods/Services if applicable), G1-G4 (SBD 6.2 Local Content Declarations if applicable), H (SBD 1), I (SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim), J (SBD 4 Bidders Disclosure), E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement. Non-disqualifiable returnables (5-day grace period if incomplete): Tax Clearance Certificate (local/foreign with SA footprint), Tax Evaluation Questionnaire (for service contracts), Employment Equity compliance proof (SA tenderers only), CIDB grading proof (if applicable, within 21 days post-closing), NEC/Other Contract, Pricing Schedule (PDF + Excel), Additional documents (ECSA/SACPCMP/CVs/permits/licenses). Disqualification risks: Incomplete/missing disqualifiable returnables, unsigned documents, late submission, submission by ineligible entities (e.g., sanctioned countries, conflict of interest, 100% subcontracting, non-authorised signatories).
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