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Submit a completed and signed tender document (including form of offer and acceptance) with all required supporting documents in a sealed envelope. The envelope must clearly display: tendererβs name and address, tender number (262G/2025/26), tender description, tender box number (230), and closing date. Deposit the sealed envelope into tender box 230 at the tender & quotation boxes office, 2nd floor (concourse level), civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, cape town before 10:00 on 06 july 2026. If the tender is too large for the box or the box is full, request alternative instructions at the public counter (tender distribution office). Required returnable documents include: schedule f.5 (Declaration of interest for state employees), schedule f.6 (Conflict of interest declaration), schedule f.10 (Proposed deviations and qualifications by tenderer), and schedule f.13 (Information to be provided with the tender). Non-compliance with submission format or missing documents may lead to disqualification. Verbal communications during the process are not binding; only written communications from the cct director: supply chain management or nominee are official.
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Submit the completed tender document (including form of offer and acceptance) and all required supporting documents in a sealed envelope. The envelope must clearly display: the tendererβs name and address, tender NO. 260C/2025/26, tender title, tender box NO. 216, and the closing date. Deposit the envelope into tender box 216 at the tender & quotation box office, 2nd floor (concourse level), civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, cape town before 10:00am on 02 july 2026. If the tender is too large for the box or the box is full, seek alternative instructions at the public counter (tender distribution office). Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, or late tenders will not be accepted. Tenders must be submitted on the issued documentation. Printed schedules of rates may be submitted if they match the employerβs format (layout, items, quantities).
Submit a sealed tender document (original + copies) in a marked envelope to tender box 233, 2nd floor (concourse level), civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, cape town, before 10:00 on 8 july 2026. Envelope must display: tender number (263S/2025/26), full tender description, tendererβs name/address, and closing date. If the submission is too large for the box, enquire at the public counter for alternative instructions. Late submissions are disqualified. Electronic submissions (fax/email) are rejected unless explicitly allowed. Required returnable documents: all schedules in annexure f, including schedule f.5 (Declaration of interest β state employees), schedule f.6 (Conflict of interest declaration), schedule f.7 (Declaration of past SCM practices), schedule f.8 (Authorisation for deduction of outstanding amounts), schedule f.9 (Certificate of independent bid determination), and schedule f.10 (Proposed deviations). Joint ventures must submit formation documents and specify the lead partner. Alternative tenders (if submitted) must be in a separate sealed envelope marked 'alternative tender' and must include a main tender. All documents must be legible, signed, and completed in non-erasable ink. Tender validity period: 120 days post-closing, extendable to 12 months + 6 months by mutual agreement.
Submission method: sealed tender in a clearly marked envelope (endorsed with "b/sm 118/26 the supply, delivery and offloading of refuse bags for the period ending 30 june 2029") deposited in the tender box at stellenbosch municipality, town house complex (main building between town hall and municipal library), plein street, stellenbosch. The tender box is accessible 24/7. electronic, faxed, telephonic, or late submissions will not be accepted.\n\nRequired Documents: all bids must use the official tender forms provided by stellenbosch municipality (not re-typed). The following forms must be completed, signed, and attached:\n- certificate of virtual meeting attendance (signed by tenderer and municipality agent).\n- Authority to sign a bid (with certified copy of resolution for companies/ccs/partnerships/consortia).\n- Mbd 4: declaration of interest.\n- Mbd 6.1: Preference points claim form (with original b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit for emes/qses).\n- Mbd 8: declaration of past supply chain management practices.\n- Mbd 9: certificate of independent bid determination.\n- Mbd 10: certificate of payment of municipal accounts (with ID numbers, residential addresses, and municipal account numbers for all members/directors/partners).\n- OHSA form (with valid letter of good standing from compensation commissioner).\n- Form of indemnity.\n- Pricing schedule.\n- Declaration by tenderer.\n\nAdditional Requirements:\n- tenders must be valid for 180 days after closing.\n- Bids must be accompanied by the complete tender document.\n- Attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting on 10 june 2026 at 11:00 AM (waste management offices, beltana depot, helshoogte road, stellenbosch) is mandatory. Non-attendance or late arrival will disqualify the bid.\n- NO latecomers allowed for the clarification meeting.\n- Tender documents must be in english.
Submit a sealed envelope with: tendererβs name, address, tender number (248G/2025/26), description, tender box number (228), and closing date. Deposit in tender box 228 at the tender & quotation boxes office, 2nd floor (concourse level), civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, cape town before 10:00 on 3 july 2026. If the box is full or the tender is too large, enquire at the public counter for alternative instructions. Tenders submitted by facsimile or email will be rejected. Include all returnable documents (e.g., Schedules f.5, F.7, F.9, F.10, Tax compliance proof, and others listed in annexure f). Ensure the form of offer (c.2.1) Is completed, signed, and submitted with all supporting documents. Late tenders will not be considered. Tender fee: r200 (non-refundable for hard copies; not applicable for website downloads).
Submit sealed tenders in a clearly marked envelope with 'bsm 119/26 upgrading of the klapmuts refuse transfer station' to the tender box at stellenbosch municipality, town house complex, plein street, stellenbosch. Tender box is accessible 24/7. bids must be valid for 180 days after closing. Late, electronic, telephonic, or faxed submissions will not be considered. Only hard copies of tender documents (obtainable from SCM unit, 1st floor, plein street, stellenbosch, for a non-refundable fee of r1,460) are accepted. Incomplete submissions will be disqualified. Attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting on 8 june 2026 at 12:00 at klapmuts refuse transfer station is mandatory for consideration.
Submission method: sealed tender in a clearly marked envelope (with tender number b/sm 116/26) must be deposited in the tender box at stellenbosch municipality, town house complex (main building between town hall and municipal library), plein street, stellenbosch. The tender box is accessible 24/7. late, electronic, telephonic, or faxed submissions will not be accepted. Tenders must remain valid for 180 days after closing. Required forms and documents: all official tender forms must be completed and signed (NO re-typed forms accepted). The following must be attached: - certificate of clarification/virtual meeting attendance (signed by tenderer and municipality agent). - Authority to sign a bid (with certified copy of resolution for companies/ccs/partnerships). - Mbd 4 (declaration of interest). - Mbd 5 (for procurement above r10m). - Mbd 6.1 (Preference points claim form) with original b-bbee certificate (sanas-accredited) or original sworn affidavit (copies of affidavits are not accepted). - Mbd 8 (declaration of past supply chain practices). - Mbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination). - Mbd 10 (certificate of payment of municipal accounts) with ID numbers, residential addresses, and municipal account numbers of all members/directors/partners. - OHSA form with valid letter of good standing from the compensation commissioner. - Form of indemnity. - Pricing schedule (signed). - Declaration by tenderer (signed). - Joint venture agreement (if applicable) with percentage contributions of each partner. Disqualification risks: failure to attend the compulsory clarification meeting on 11 june 2026 at 10:00 AM (stellenbosch landfill admin building boardroom, off adam tas road (r310), stellenbosch) will disqualify the bid. Latecomers will not be allowed. Incomplete or unsigned forms, missing mandatory documents, or non-compliance with submission rules (e.g., Unsealed envelopes, incorrect marking, or invalid tender documents) will result in disqualification. Tenders not accompanied by the complete tender document set will not be considered.
Submit a sealed envelope containing the completed and signed tender document (including form of offer and acceptance) and all required supporting documents. The envelope must be clearly marked with: tender NO. 252S/2025/26, tender description, tender box number (207), and closing date. Deposit in tender box 207 at the tender & quotation boxes office, 2nd floor (concourse level), civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, cape town before 10:00 AM on 02 july 2026. If the box is full or the submission is too large, seek alternative instructions at the public counter. Tenders submitted by facsimile or email will be rejected. Required returnable documents include: schedule f.5 (Declaration of interest β state employees), schedule f.6 (Conflict of interest declaration), schedule f.7 (Declaration of tendererβs past supply chain management practices), schedule f.8 (Authorisation for deduction of outstanding amounts owed to cct), schedule f.9 (Certificate of independent tender determination), schedule f.10 (Proposed deviations and qualifications by tenderer), schedule f.11 (List of other documents attached by tenderer), schedule f.12 (Record of addenda to tender documents), schedule f.13 (Information to be provided with the tender), and schedule f.14 (Appeal application). Ensure all documents are completed, signed, and submitted in the prescribed format. Late submissions will not be considered. Tender validity period: 120 days from closing date, extendable to 12 months if required by cct.
Provision of bill payments services (municipal bills rates & services payments) to theewaterskloof municipality for the period from date of appointment until 30 june 2029
Returnable documents: not specified in the provided text.
Returnable documents: prepare and submit all required returnable documents as specified in the tender document.
Returnable documents: the tender document lists specific returnable documents that must be submitted. Failure to submit these documents may lead to disqualification. Check the document for the exact list.
Returnable documents: the bidder must submit all required returnable documents as specified in the tender document.
Returnable documents: - the specific returnable documents required are not detailed in the available text. You must consult the full tender document to identify all mandatory forms and submissions.
Returnable documents: the document does not specify the required forms or submission process. Check the tender advertisement for details on how and where to submit.
β’ Ensure all required returnable documents are completed and submitted.
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Submit sealed bids to bid box NO. "b" at maluti-a-phofung municipality, setsing business centre, c/o moremoholo & motloung streets, phuthaditjhaba, 9870 by 25 june 2026 at 10h00. Bids must: - use official forms (not re-typed). - Clearly indicate: "appointment of a service provider for the provision of a short-term insurance services to the municipality for a period of three (03) years (SCM/BID36/2025/2026)". - be properly indexed. Bid documents: - available from 22 may 2026 at 10h00 from phuthaditjhaba cashiers (r212.40 Non-refundable fee, cash or bank-guaranteed cheque). - Free download via e-tender portal. Rules: - NO electronic copies, faxes, or late bids accepted. - Only one submission per bidder. - Validity period: 90 days. - Failure to comply may invalidate your bid. - NO bids accepted from persons in the service of the state.
β’ Obtain tender documents from the cashiers point, phuthaditjhaba office after 10:00 on 15 may 2026 (fee r 254.88, Cash or bank guarantee) or download free from the eβtender portal. β’ Only one sealed submission per bidder is allowed. Submit to bid box NO. βbβ, setsing business centre, c/o moremoholo & motloung streets, phuthaditjhaba (postal code 9870). β’ Closing date and time: 25 june 2026 at 10:00. Late bids will be rejected. β’ Required forms/documents (must be indexed and sealed): β company registration certificate (crc) showing active members (except sole traders/partnerships). β Central supplier database (csd) registration number (all jv parties must be on csd). β SARS pin (or tax compliance status/tcs certificate) for each party. β Municipal rates and taxes clearance certificate or proof of NO arrears > 3 months. β Company profile and functional documents. β Psira certificate (company and directors), letter of good standing (psira), directorβs police clearance, coida letter, uif registration, nbc registration, icasa licence (if applicable), firearms control act accreditation, etc. β Proof of vehicle fleet (minimum patrol vehicles per site) and lease/rental agreements. β Proof of public liability insurance (minimum r 20 million cover). β’ Disqualification risks: bids from persons in the service of the state, incomplete/incorrect forms, missing csd or tcs details, multiple submissions, late delivery, electronic copies, or failure to meet any mandatory document requirement.
Request for proposal for the appointment of a terminal operator to finance, operate, maintain, refurbish, and/or construct and transfer a liquid bulk terminal including bunkering and related services for a twenty-five (25) year concession period at the port of cape town liquid bulk precinct.
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