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Submit bids in sealed envelopes: one original (marked 'ENVELOPE 1 ORIGINAL') and one duplicate (marked 'ENVELOPE 2 DUPLICATE'). Both must be true copies; supporting documents must be certified. Late submissions are not accepted. Deposit bids in the bid box at SCM Unit, Municipal Stores Complex, Abattoir Road, Ashburnham, Kimberley, 8301 by 22 June 2026 at 10H00. No fax or email submissions allowed. Bids must be handwritten on official tender documents (no re-typing or correction fluid). Proof of payment (R500 non-refundable) must be included if documents were purchased. All pages must be signed and witnessed where required. Bidders must initial every page of the original submission. Complete the bidder checklist (MBD1) and ensure all required forms (MBD1, MBD2, MBD3.1, MBD3.2, MBD4, MBD6, MBD6.1, MBD6.2, MBD8, MBD9) are included. Failure to comply with submission rules may disqualify the bid.
Submit via Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal (transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) using Google Chrome. Steps: 1) Register or sign in under your companyβs own profile (submissions via another companyβs profile will be disqualified). 2) Log intent to bid by toggling the 'Log an Intent' button. 3) Upload bid documents (max 30MB per upload, multiple uploads allowed). 4) Submit at least 24 hours before closing to avoid technical issues (Transnet not liable for bidder-side delays). 5) No late submissions accepted. Joint ventures may submit via one partyβs registered profile. Required documents: SBD1 form (Part A and B) and all mandatory bid response documents. A detailed bidder guide is available on the portal.
Submit bids in hard copy only on the official tender document. No faxed or electronic submissions accepted. Deliver to: Supply Chain Management Unit, Municipal Stores Complex Opposite Security, Abattoir Road, Ashburnham, Kimberley, 8301 by 10:00 on 24 June 2026. Late, incomplete, or incorrectly addressed bids will be disqualified. Bidders are responsible for timely delivery; the municipality will not accept liability for postal/courier delays. Purchase tender documents (R2500, non-refundable) from SCM Unit (08:00β15:00, MonβFri) or pay via EFT to Standard Bank, Account 04 006 5367, Reference: BFI01/25/E2PSP1b - BIDDER/COMPANY NAME. Proof of payment must be submitted with the bid.
Submit bids in sealed envelopes: one original (marked 'ENVELOPE 1 ORIGINAL') and one duplicate (marked 'ENVELOPE 2 DUPLICATE'). If submitting in one envelope, clearly state it contains both. The duplicate must be a true reflection of the original, with certified supporting documents. Late submissions are not accepted. Deposit bids in the bid box at Sol Plaatje Municipality, SCM Unit β Municipal Stores Complex, Abattoir Road, Ashburnham, Kimberley, 8301. No fax or email submissions allowed. All pages must be signed and witnessed where required. Proof of payment (R500 non-refundable) must be included if documents were purchased from the Municipality. Bids must be completed on official tender documents; no correction fluid or tape allowed. Bids will be opened in public at the SCM Offices, Stores Complex, Abattoir Road, Kimberley, immediately after closing time and date.
Submit sealed bid in an envelope marked with Bid Name (PLM/TEPMS/1904 - 2026), Bid Number, and Bid Description to the tender box at Phokwane Local Municipality, 24 Hertzog Street, Hartswater, 8570, by 12:00 on 12 June 2026. No faxed, e-mailed, or late submissions accepted. MANDATORY DOCUMENTS (SECTION A β non-submission disqualifies): - Signed Form of Offer and Acceptance. - Completed Pricing Schedule in non-erasable black ink (no correction fluid/tape; alterations crossed out and initialed). - Signed MBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD 6.1 (Preference Point Claim Form), MBD 8 (Declaration of Past SCM Practices), MBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination). - Schedule 1A (Authority of Signatory) and Schedule 1B (Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire). - CSD Report with active MAAA number. - Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN (electronically verified by Municipality). - Municipal Rates & Taxes account (or signed lease/tribal authority letter if rural) not in arrears >3 months. - Every page of the bid initialed by the authorized signatory. - JV Agreement (if applicable) specifying profit, liability, and workshare. SCORING DOCUMENTS (SECTION B β required for functionality/preference points): - Professional registrations (SAQA/NQF or SARS Recognised Controlling Body). - CVs of team members with EPMS experience (specifically at local-government level). - Reference/appointment letters from previous municipal clients (on letterhead, with contactable references). - Detailed Project Implementation Plan. - Proposed Skills-Transfer Plan. - B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit (non-submission = 0 preference points). VERIFICATION DOCUMENTS (SECTION C β may be requested pre-award): - Certified copies of ID documents of all directors/members/partners (<3 months old). - CIPC Company/Close Corporation registration documents. - Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund (COIDA). - Bank-stamped letter or cancelled cheque for banking details confirmation.
β’ Submit bids electronically to [email protected] before 05 June 2026 at 11:00 am. Late submissions are disqualified. β’ Use only the official bid forms provided (do not retype). All annexures (A, B, C, F, G, H, i) must be completed and signed where required. β’ Initial all pages of your bid submission. β’ Failure to provide required particulars (e.g., supplier information, VAT number, B-BBEE status) may render the bid invalid. β’ SAWS reserves the right to reject bids for: non-compliance with specifications, incomplete standard bidding documents (SBDs), tax non-compliance, or evidence of corrupt/fraudulent acts. β’ Costs for bid preparation, submission, or attending briefings are the bidderβs responsibility and non-reimbursable. β’ SAWS may request additional information post-submission for clarity but is not obligated to return proposals. β’ Joint ventures/consortia must submit a signed teaming agreement.
Submit sealed tender documents in an envelope clearly marked 'GM2026/154 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUPPORT FOR GAMAGARA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY WITH WATER CONSERVATION AND DEMAND MANAGEMENT PLAN AND NON-REVENUE FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS'. Place in the Tender Box in the foyer of Gamagara Local Municipality, Cnr Frikkie Meyer & Hendrik Van Eck Roads, Civic Centre, Kathu, 8446. Deadline: 22 June 2026 at 10:00. No late, fax, or email submissions accepted. Mandatory documents: Declaration of Interest (MBD 4), Preference Points Claim Form (MBD 6.1), Declaration of Bidderβs Past SCM Practices (MBD 8), Certificate of Independent Bid Determination (MBD 9), Bidding Entity Information, CSD report (not older than 3 months), Certified ID copies of Directors/Members, Authority of Signatory, Certified B-BBEE Certificate, Professional Indemnity Insurance, Schedules 1-5 (Company experience, Key staff experience, Registered Professional Engineer/Technologist, Monitoring/leak detection equipment, Approach Paper/Methodology). Failure to submit any mandatory document or complete returnable schedules may disqualify the bid. Corrections: No correction fluid allowed; errors must be crossed out with a single stroke and initialed by the authorised signatory.
Returnable Documents: The tender document states that returnable documents are required, but their specific titles or formats are not provided in the available text.
β’ Submit your bid in the official bid box at Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality office, corner Smuts and De Wet Street, Koster, by 12:00 on 09 June 2026. Late, faxed, emailed, or telephonic submissions will be rejected. β’ Use only the official bid forms (MBD1, MBD2, MBD3.1, MBD4, MBD6.1, MBD7.1, MBD8, MBD9). Do not retype or alter the forms. Complete all pages in black ink only. β’ Ensure the bid is properly signed with a valid 'Authority for Signatory' document (e.g., board resolution for companies) printed on your company letterhead. Joint ventures must submit a signed joint venture agreement. β’ Required returnable documents: MBD1 (Invitation to Bid), MBD2 (Tax Clearance Certificate), MBD3.1 (Price Schedule β Firm Prices, VAT inclusive), MBD4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD6.1 (Preference Points Claimed), MBD7.1 (Contract Form), MBD8 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), MBD9 (Declaration of Past SCM Practices), company registration certificate, valid B-BBEE certificate (from approved authority), Central Supplier Database full report, and proof of municipal rates/taxes payment (or lease agreement with 3 months' proof, or tribal authority letter). β’ Bid documents are available from 21 May 2026, 07:30 to 15:00 (weekdays) at the Municipal Cashier office, corner Smuts and De Wet Street, Koster. A non-refundable deposit of R750 is required per set, payable in cash or bank-guaranteed cheque to Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality (account number 1700000032, Absa Bank). Documents can also be downloaded for free from the E-Tender portal. β’ Non-compliance with peremptory requirements (e.g., missing pages, pencil use, unsigned authority, failure to attach required documents) will result in automatic disqualification.
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Required returnable documents: Safety File, OHS compliance documentation, insurance certificates, site establishment plan, project planning deliverables (Energy Consumption Baseline Reports, Business Plan, Work Plans), project management reports (Monthly, Quarterly, Closeout), capacity building/training plan, and energy efficiency awareness campaign plan. Submit all as per standard tender practices. Disqualification risk if any mandatory documents are missing.
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Submit quotation via email to [email protected] on or before 05 June 2026 at 12:00. Quotation validity: 90 days from closing date. Incomplete quotes may be disqualified. No goods or services to be delivered without an official Necsa Purchase Order. All queries must be directed in writing to the provided contact only; approaching other Necsa employees may result in disqualification.
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β’ Ensure all required returnable documents are completed and submitted as specified.
β’ Submit one sealed envelope clearly marked with: Contract No. VCW410/WINWTW/25, project title ('Upgrade and Refurbishment of Winburg Water Treatment Works'), and your company name and address. β’ Use the one-envelope system: include both Technical Proposal (Volume 1) and Financial Proposal (Volume 2) in a single envelope. β’ Deliver by hand to: Tender Box, Vaal Central Water Reception Area, Ground Floor Main Entrance, 2 Mzuzu Street, Pellissier, Bloemfontein, 9300. β’ Deadline: Friday, 19 June 2026 at 12:00 (noon). Late, telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, or email submissions are not accepted. β’ Ensure all returnable documents and schedules (Sections T2.1, T2.2, C1.2, C1.3, C1.4, C2.2, C2.3, C2.4) are fully completed, signed by authorised signatories, and certified where required. β’ Do not use correction fluid (e.g., Tippex) on pricing documents; such tenders will be disqualified. β’ Tenders must remain valid for 120 business days from the closing date. Vaal Central Water may extend this by 60 days without consent. β’ Failure to submit any required returnable document or to acknowledge addenda will render your tender non-responsive. β’ No canvassing of officials or attempts to obtain non-public information after tender opening are permitted.
Submit bids by the closing date and time (04 June 2026 at 11H00). No compulsory briefing session is required for this tender (MLM 31/2025/26). Tender documents will be available from 22 May 2026 after 12H00. Additional terms and conditions are included in the bid document and on the e-tender portal, municipal Facebook, and municipal website. Late submissions or non-compliance with document requirements may result in disqualification.
Submit bids by 22 June 2026 at 11:00. Compulsory briefing sessions (where applicable) require attendanceβlate arrivals are disqualified and cannot sign the register. Tender documents will be available from 22 May 2026 after 12:00. Additional terms and conditions are in the bid document, e-tender portal, municipal Facebook, and municipal website.
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Government tenders represent a significant opportunity for South African businesses to secure stable, long-term contracts and contribute to national development. The South African government, through its various departments, municipalities, and state-owned entities (SOEs), procures billions of Rands worth of goods and services annually. From infrastructure projectsand IT solutionsto consulting servicesand general supplies, there are opportunities for businesses of all sizes. Tenders SA aggregates these opportunities into a single, easy-to-use platform, helping you discover relevant contracts without navigating hundreds of different government websites.
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