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- Submit electronically via the **TRANSNET e-tender submission portal**: [https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net](https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net). - Register or log in (fill all mandatory fields). - Upload bid documents against tender **PPA-122790** (multiple uploads allowed, 30mb max per upload). - **Upload at least 1 day before closing** (26 june 2026, 12:00 pm) to avoid technical issues (e.g., Bandwidth, upload size). TRANSNET will not accept liability for last-minute failures. - **NO late submissions accepted**. Telephonic, fax, email, or physical submissions are **not permitted**. - **Compulsory briefing attendance**: 19 june 2026, 10:00 AM at **TRANSNET port terminal, umhlathuze building (harbour), richards bay**. - Bring the **RFP document** and **returnable schedule T2.2-01 (certificate of attendance)** for signing by the representative. - **Failure to attend = automatic disqualification**. - Duration: ~2 hours. Late arrivals will not receive repeated information. - **Site visit PPE requirements**: mandatory for all attendees: - safety shoes, goggles, long-sleeve shirts, high-visibility vests, hard hats. - **NO PPE = NO site access**. - Breathalyser testing and id/passport/driverβs license checks are mandatory at access control. - Firearms are **prohibited** on TRANSNET premises. - **Returnable documents**: must include (but not limited to): - T2.2-01: signed certificate of attendance (compulsory briefing). - T2.2-02: CIDB grading designation (4sl or higher). - T2.2-03: previous experience (proof of major steel structural work). - T2.2-04: coded welders (performance qualification certificates). - T2.2-05: authority to submit tender. - Full list in **section t2.1** Of the tender documents. - **Tender validity**: 12 weeks from closing date (may be extended if evaluation is delayed). - **Disqualification risks**: non-attendance at briefing, late submission, fraudulent documents, or failure to meet eligibility criteria (e.g., CIDB, tax, b-bbee).
Submit bids electronically to [email protected] By 25 june 2026 at 16:00. Late submissions will not be accepted. Use the official forms provided in the tender document; do not re-type or alter them. Break submissions into at least four attachments, each NO larger than 4mb. Use the same subject line as the invitation email. Ensure all pages of the bid and contract documents are signed or stamped by an authorized representative. Do not submit via fax, telex, telephone, or any email address other than [email protected]. Returnable documents include: completed bid forms, signed contract document (appendix 1), pricing schedules (c2.1 And c2.2), And all required returnable schedules. Failure to use official forms, comply with submission instructions, or meet the deadline will disqualify the bid.
β’ Submit sealed tender documents by hand only. Emailed or faxed proposals are not acceptable. β’ Deposit the tender directly into the official tender box at the reception area, richmond municipality, 57 shepstone street, richmond (KZN), 3780, during working hours: monday to friday, 08h00 to 16h00. β’ Closing date and time: 26 june 2026 at 10h00 AM. late bids will be returned unopened. β’ Endorse the tender envelope clearly with: 'provision of certificate of roadworthiness (cor), mechanical servicing, repairs, certificate of roadworthy fitness (cof) and licensing for four (4) municipal tipper trucks, tender number rlm: 16/2025/2026'. β’ compulsory returnable documents must be completed and submitted in their entirety. Missing any document will render the bid non-responsive and lead to disqualification. β’ Required documents: mbd 1 (invitation to tender), mbd 2 (original tax clearance certificate), mbd 4 (declaration of interest), mbd 6.1 (Preferential procurement claim form), mbd 8 (declaration of past SCM practices), mbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination), proof of csd registration, proof of enterprise ownership, letter of good standing, statement of rates account/lease agreement, reference letters, letter from a registered financial institution, and rmi registration certificate. β’ Submit documents in this order: bidding documents (mbd 1 as front sheet), technical proposal, and all mbd forms. β’ Any attempt to influence the bid evaluation process will result in immediate disqualification.
Submit via TRANSNET e-tender submission portal (https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/). Steps: register or sign in, toggle 'log an intent' button, upload bid documents against the tender. Submit at least 24 hours before closing to avoid technical issues. Maximum upload size: 30mb per file; multiple uploads allowed. Late submissions are disqualified. Required: all returnable documents (e.g., T2.2-01 certificate of attendance, T2.2-02 CIDB registration, T2.2-03 to T2.2-20) must be completed and uploaded. Bid must include a priced offer (bill of quantities completed in full via esupplier portal). NO paper pricing schedules accepted. Each bidder must use its own registered profile; joint ventures may submit via one memberβs profile. Disqualification risks: missing deadline, incomplete returnables, unsigned documents, non-attendance at compulsory briefing, or submission via another companyβs profile.
Seal and endorse tender envelope with 'completion of smozomeni p6 electrification project, tender number rlm: 17/2025/2026'. hand deliver to official tender box at reception, 57 shepstone street, richmond, 3780 during office hours 08h00-16h00 monday-friday. Reserve bid documents in writing to SCM ([email protected]) By 17 june 2026 before 16h00. Pay r611.50 Non-refundable fee in cash only at budget & treasury office. Compulsory briefing attendance required on 19 june 2026 at 10h00 at council chamber followed by site visit. Closing date: 26 june 2026 at 10h00 with public opening. Late, facsimile, or electronic bids not accepted. All supporting documents must be stapled at front. Certified documents not older than 6 months. Failure to comply renders bid non-responsive.
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β’ Submit the bid in the official SAPO forms (NO reβtyping) and handβdeliver IT sealed in the tender box at cnr james drive & moreleta street, silverton, by 2026β07β03 11:00. β’ Late submissions are rejected. β’ All documents must be in english. β’ Pricing must be in south african rands (ZAR) and include VAT. β’ amendments (e.g., Tippex) must be initialed. β’ Include all returnable documents listed in the bid schedule (sbd1, sbd4, csd/maaa number, pricing schedule, coida letter, etc.). β’ Failure to provide any required document or to comply with the above may lead to disqualification.
β’ Download tender documents free of charge from 11 june 2026 (thursday) via: national treasury etender portal (http://www.etenders.gov.za/content/advertised-tenders) Or umhlabuyalingana municipality website (www.umhlabuyalingana.gov.za/). β’ Attend the compulsory tender briefing at umhlabuyalingana local municipality β failure to attend may disqualify your bid. β’ Submit duly completed tender documents in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number (UMHL03/2026/2027) and closing date. β’ Deposit the sealed envelope into the tender box at: umhlabuyalingana municipality, main road r22, kwangwanase, 3973. β’ Telegraphic, telefaxed, or posted tenders will not be accepted. β’ Ensure compliance with sealing, addressing, and delivery requirements as stated in the tender data. β’ Bidders must have a CIDB registration at the level specified in the tender data or higher. β’ Joint ventures or emerging enterprises are eligible if they satisfy the criteria in the tender data.
Submit all required returnable documents as specified in the tender briefing. Failure to include mandatory documents may result in disqualification.
Submit duly completed tender documents sealed in an envelope marked with the tender number (UMHL02/2026/2027) and closing date (09 july 2026, 12:00). Deposit into the tender box at umhlabuyalingana municipality, main road r22, kwangwanase, 3973. Telegraphic, telefaxed, or posted tenders will not be accepted. Tender documents are downloadable free of charge from: national treasuryβs etender portal (http://www.etenders.gov.za/content/advertised-tenders) Or umhlabuyalingana municipality website (www.umhlabuyalingana.gov.za/).
β’ Submit only on the official tender documentation issued. Emailed and late tenders will not be accepted. β’ Tenders must be sealed, addressed, delivered, opened, and assessed as per the tender data. β’ Closing time for receipt: 12h00 on tuesday, 7 july 2026. β’ Non-refundable tender deposit of r450.00 Required to collect bid documents. β’ Payment for bid documents: 08 june 2026 to 18 june 2026 at 15h00. β’ Collection of bid documents: 15 june 2026 at 10h00 to 15h00 daily, closing 18 june 2026 at 15h00. β’ Proof of payment (original bank deposit slip) must be presented when collecting documents. NO cash accepted. β’ Payment must be made via bank deposit to: absa, account name: idt tender deposits, account number: 408 494 0131, branch code: 632 005, reference: idtkn27doe007.
Submit bids electronically via the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) By 26 june 2026 at 14:00. Late submissions will not be accepted. Each bidder must register its own profile and submit bids under its own company name. Multiple uploads are permitted (max 30mb per upload). Submit at least one day before the deadline to avoid technical issues. All returnable documents (e.g., Sbd1, annexures a-f) must be signed, stamped, and dated. Joint ventures must submit a signed jv agreement or written confirmation of intent. Failure to comply with submission rules (e.g., Using another companyβs profile) will result in disqualification.
Submit tenders by 12h00 on tuesday, 7 july 2026. Late or emailed tenders will not be accepted. Use only the issued tender documentation. Requirements for sealing, addressing, delivering, opening, and assessment are stated in the tender data. Bid documents must be completed in full using black permanent ink only. Proof of tender document purchase in the name of the bidding entity is required. A non-refundable tender deposit of r450.00 Is required on collection of tender documents. Proof of payment (original bank deposit slip) must be produced when collecting bid documents. NO cash payments are accepted.
Submission requirements: - submit tenders by 12h00 on tuesday, 7 july 2026. Emailed or late tenders will not be accepted. - Use only the issued tender documentation. - Complete all bid documents in full, using black permanent ink only. - Include completed sbd 1, 4, 6.1 And the form of offer from the tender document. - Complete bills of quantities in full, including correct 15% VAT. - provide proof of tender document purchase in the name of the bidding entity. Document collection and payment: - pay a non-refundable tender deposit of r450.00 Via bank deposit (NO cash accepted). - Payment period: 8 june 2026 to 18 june 2026 at 15h00. - Collection period: 15 june 2026 at 10h00 to 18 june 2026 at 15h00 daily. - Present valid proof of payment (original bank deposit slip) when collecting documents. - Idt office hours: 08h30 to 17h00 weekdays (lunch: 13h00 to 14h00). Bank details for deposit: - bank: absa - account name: idt tender deposits - account number: 408 494 0131 - branch: corporate & business pretoria - branch code: 632 005 - reference: idtkn27doe001
Submission requirements: - submit tenders by 12h00 on 7 july 2026. Emailed or late tenders will not be accepted. - Use only the issued tender documentation. - Complete all bid documents in full, using black permanent ink only. - Include completed sbd 1, 4, 6.1 And the form of offer from the tender document. - Complete bills of quantities in full, including correct 15% VAT. - provide proof of tender document purchase in the name of the bidding entity. Document collection and payment: - pay a non-refundable tender deposit of r450.00 Via bank deposit (NO cash accepted). - Payment period: 08 june 2026 to 18 june 2026 at 15h00. - Collection period: 15 june 2026 at 10h00 to 18 june 2026 at 15h00 daily. - Present valid proof of payment (original bank deposit slip) when collecting documents. - Idt office hours: 08h30 to 17h00 weekdays (lunch: 13h00 to 14h00). Bank details for deposit: - bank: absa - account name: idt tender deposits - account number: 408 494 0131 - branch: corporate & business pretoria - branch code: 632 005 - reference: idtkn27doe002
Submission requirements: - use only the issued tender documentation for submissions. - Complete all bid documents in full using black permanent ink only. - Seal, address, and deliver tenders as per the tender data. - Emailed and late tenders will not be accepted. Document collection and payment: - non-refundable tender deposit of r450.00 Required for document collection. - Payment must be made via bank deposit (NO cash accepted). Original bank deposit slip required as proof of payment. - Payment window: 08 june 2026 to 18 june 2026 at 15h00. - Document collection window: 15 june 2026 at 10h00 to 18 june 2026 at 15h00 daily. - Idt office hours: 08h30 to 17h00 (lunch: 13h00 to 14h00), weekdays only. Bank details for deposit: - bank: absa - account name: idt tender deposits - account number: 408 494 0131 - branch: corporate & business pretoria - branch code: 632 005 - reference: idtkn27doe004 disqualification risks: - failure to submit proof of payment or tender document purchase. - Incomplete or incorrectly completed bid documents, sbd forms, or bills of quantities.
Submission requirements: - use only the issued tender documentation for submissions. - Complete all bid documents in full using black permanent ink only. - Emailed and late tenders will be rejected. - Seal, address, and deliver tenders as per the tender data. Document collection and payment: - non-refundable tender deposit: r450.00 (Proof of deposit required). - Payment method: bank deposit only (NO cash accepted). - Proof of payment: original bank deposit slip must be presented when collecting documents. - Payment window: 08 june 2026 to 18 june 2026 at 15h00. - Collection window: 15 june 2026 at 10h00 to 18 june 2026 at 15h00 (daily). - Idt office hours: 08h30 to 17h00 (weekdays only), lunch break 13h00 to 14h00. Bank details for deposit: - bank: absa - account name: idt tender deposits - account number: 408 494 0131 - branch: corporate & business pretoria - branch code: 632 005 - reference: idtkn27doe006 disqualification risks: - submission on non-issued documentation. - Incomplete or incorrectly completed forms (sbd 1, 4, 6.1, Form of offer, bills of quantities). - Missing proof of tender document purchase or deposit payment.
Submission requirements: - use only the official tender documentation issued by idt. Emailed or late tenders will be rejected. - Closing time: 12h00 on tuesday, 7 july 2026. - Bid documents must be completed in full using black permanent ink only. Required returnable documents: - sbd 1, 4, 6.1 Forms (fully completed). - Form of offer (fully completed). - Bills of quantities (fully completed with correct 15% VAT). - proof of tender document purchase in the bidding entityβs name. - Signed joint venture agreement (if applicable, including apportionment). Disqualification risks: - incomplete or incorrectly submitted documents. - Failure to use issued tender forms. - Late or emailed submissions. Document collection: - non-refundable tender deposit: r450.00 (Proof of payment via original bank deposit slip required). - Payment period: 8 june 2026 to 18 june 2026 at 15h00. - Collection period: 15 june 2026 at 10h00 to 18 june 2026 at 15h00 (daily). - Idt office hours: 08h30 to 17h00 (weekdays), lunch break 13h00 to 14h00. - Payment details: absa, account name: idt tender deposits, account number: 4084940131, branch code: 632005, reference: idtkn27doe003. NO cash accepted.
β’ Collect tender documents at umshwathi municipal offices, 1 main road (r33), new hanover, 3230, mondayβfriday 07:30β16:00 from 10 june 2026. Pay nonβrefundable fee r420 (cash) or download documents free from www.umshwathi.gov.za Or www.etenders.gov.za. β’ Prepare a sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender description and number (T2025/26/022). β’ include all required returnable documents (csd number, valid tax clearance certificate or SARS pin, cipc registration, VAT certificate, bβbbee certificate or sworn affidavit, jointβventure agreement if applicable, lease/utility proof of address, bank statement, ID copies of directors, authorised signatory letter). β’ Complete all municipal bid documents (mbd 1, 3.3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8, 9) in indelible black ink; sign and stamp where required. β’ Submit the sealed envelope to the tender box in the reception area of the municipal offices NO later than 12:00 hrs on 10 july 2026. Late, faxed or emailed submissions will be rejected. β’ Disqualification risks: missing or incomplete returnable documents, failure to use official forms, late delivery, nonβcompliance with tax or bβbbee requirements, or submission by a person in the service of the state.
Submit sealed tender documents in an envelope marked with the tender number (zdm 024/2025-2026) and closing date to: zululand district municipality, lot B-400 gagane street, ulundi, 3838 by 12h00 on 13 july 2026. Telegraphic, telefaxed, or posted tenders will not be accepted. Required returnable forms: mbd 1, mbd 4, mbd 5, mbd 6.1, Mbd 8, and mbd 9. Non-responsive submissions (missing any mandatory document) will be disqualified. Only tender documentation issued by the municipality will be accepted.
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