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Supply and delivery of security guard uniforms.
Provision of conferencing facilities and catering services within thulamela municipality
Panel of training services providers for the implementation of municipal workplace skills plan (wsp) for a period of three (3) years
Appointment of panel pool of travel managent agencies to provide travel managment services to thulamela local municipality for a period three (3) years
Operation and maintenance of thohoyandou landfill site for three (3) years
The nelson mandela bay municipality is inviting quotations for the supply and delivery of colilert, enterolert, pseudalert and snap duo st plus testing kits together with instrument spares and accessories for microbiological analysis of water and dairy products. The tender fee is r 608.89 Per set, non-refundable, and bids must be lodged on the original stamped bid documentation issued by the municipality; late submissions are not accepted. The single most consequential bidder consideration is that bidders must be registered on the municipality's supplier database before being considered, and any prescribed compulsory clarification meeting must be attended or the bid will be rejected.
Submission method - sealed envelope, marked with the contract number and description, placed in the tender box. - Tender box locations: supply chain management office, harrower road, north end, gqeberha; or supply chain management purchase offices, 17 sellick street, kariega. - Deposit window: weekdays between 08:00 and 16:00. - Bids must be lodged on the original stamped bid documentation issued by the municipality; retyped or copied documents are not accepted. - Late submissions are not accepted. - Public opening: simultaneously at the SCM boardroom, harrower road, north end, gqeberha and the SCM purchase offices, 17 sellick street, kariega, shortly after 11:00 on the closing day. Returnable documents - the full set of original stamped bid forms issued by the municipality, completed and signed. - Proof of payment of the non-refundable tender fee of r 608.89. - Proof of registration on the nelson mandela bay municipality supplier database. Disqualification risks - bid not submitted on the original stamped documentation. - Bid received after the closing time. - Bidder not registered on the nmbm supplier database (the municipality may decline to consider the bid). - Failure to attend a prescribed compulsory clarification meeting, where one is scheduled.
The kouga local municipality in the eastern cape is appointing a panel of service providers for body refurbishments of municipal vehicles for three years. Bidders must meet a minimum functionality score of 70% and pass eligibility checks including csd registration, SARS tax compliance, and b-bbee evidence. The evaluation is 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals, with preference points available for b-bbee status and local provincial location.
Submission method - deliver a sealed envelope endorsed with the notice number and title to the tender box at 16 woltemade street (front entrance), jeffrey's bay, room 122. - Include the original hard copy plus an electronic copy of the completed document and all returnable documents on a USB flash drive or sd card. - Failure to provide both the hard copy and the electronic copy renders the bid non-responsive. - USB and sd card submissions are preferred; cds are accepted only if readable and not visibly broken. - Bids sent by telegraph, telephone, telex, fax, email or received late will not be accepted. - Bids placed in the wrong box or delivered to any other venue will not be considered. - Complete the document in black ink; pencil entries will not be considered. - Do not use correction fluid; draw a line through mistakes and initial next to them. - Sign all pages where required; copies of signatures will not be accepted. - A copy of a certified copy is not accepted as a certified copy. Returnable documents - national treasury central supplier database (csd) summary report. - Business registration documents (cm9 or name-change documents are not sufficient); jv agreements, consortia, partnership and trust documents where applicable. - Valid SARS tax compliance status pin for every entity and every jv partner. - Certified ID copies. - Latest municipal billing clearance certificate, municipal account or rental documentation. - Audited financial statements for the last three financial years (if applicable). - Project implementation plan (if applicable). - Any special conditions of contract documentation. - Mbd 7 contract form, signed by the successful bidder. - Sbd 4 declaration of interest. - Sbd 6.1 Preference points claim form. - Sbd 8 declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices. - Sbd 9 certificate of independent bid determination. - Authority to sign / board resolution. - Indemnity agreement. - Joint venture declaration (if applicable). - Certificate for payment of municipal services. - Schedule of previous work carried out by the tenderer. - B-bbee status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit. - Valid rmi certificate in the bidding entity's name (miwa accredited). - Reference letters, appointment letters, completion certificates or signed agreements for previous similar projects. - Proof of workshop requirements (items 3.1 To 3.9). Disqualification risks - late submission or submission to the wrong tender box. - Missing original hard copy or missing electronic copy. - Incomplete compulsory municipal bidding documents. - Non-compliant tax or csd status verified on evaluation day. - Failure to submit a valid tax compliance status pin. - Failure to register on the kouga municipality supplier database. - Failure to meet the minimum functionality score of 70%.
Kouga local municipality seeks service providers to facilitate credit-bearing supervisory skills training aligned to unit standard 10148 (nqf level 5, 14 credits) for municipal officials over a three-year period, with sessions held in jeffreys bay and assessment by individual portfolio of evidence. Bidders must be accredited in their own company name for every programme offered, hold current accreditation for unit standard 10148, and provide seta-registered assessors and moderators. The contract is evaluated on the 80/20 preference system, with a minimum functionality score of 70% required before price is considered. The most consequential requirement is the compulsory virtual clarification session on 19 november 2026 at 10:00, coupled with the need to deliver both an original hard copy and an electronic copy on USB or sd card by the closing time of 12:00 on 8 december 2026.
Submission method - deliver a sealed envelope endorsed "notice NO: 269/2026: facilitation of training interventions for kouga local municipality" to the tender box, 16 woltemade street (front entrance), jeffrey's bay, room 122. - The bid must include an original hard copy plus an electronic copy of the completed document and all returnable documents on a USB flash drive or sd card/cd. - Bidders are encouraged to use USB or sd card; cds must be readable and not visibly broken. - Failure to submit both the hard copy and the electronic copy renders the bid non-responsive. - Late, telephonic, faxed or emailed tenders will not be accepted. - Bids deposited in the wrong box or delivered to another venue will not be considered. Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - national treasury central supplier database (csd) summary report. - Business registration documents (CM9/name-change documents are not sufficient); jv agreements, consortia, partnerships and trust documents where applicable. - Valid SARS tax compliance status pin for the bidder and each jv partner. - Certified copies of identity documents. - Latest municipal billing clearance certificate, or a copy of the municipal account or rental documentation. - Audited financial statements for the last three financial years (if applicable). - Project implementation plan (if applicable). - Any special conditions of contract documentation as set out in the tender or on request. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at the municipality. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim form): claims b-bbee and specific-goals points. - Sbd 8 (declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices): declares any past supply chain management issues. - Sbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination): certifies the bid price was set independently and without collusion. - Authority to sign / board resolution: authorises the signatory to bind the bidder. - Indemnity agreement. - Joint venture declaration (if applicable). - Certificate for payment of municipal services. - Schedule of previous work carried out by tenderer. - Mbd 7 (contract form) to be completed and signed by the successful bidder. Formatting requirements: - complete all documents in black ink; pencil entries will not be considered. - Original signatures only; copies of signatures are not accepted. - Do not use correction fluid; draw a line through mistakes and initial next to them. - A copy of a certified copy is not accepted as a certified copy. - Sign all pages where required. Disqualification risks: - omission or incomplete completion of any compulsory municipal bidding document. - Failure to submit the original hard copy and the electronic copy. - Late submission. - Non-compliance with tax or csd verification on evaluation. - Submission by a person in the service of the state.
The nelson mandela bay municipality is procuring a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer for gas chromatography, with supply, installation and commissioning to be carried out for the municipality. The tender fee is r 608.89 Per set, non-refundable, payable before documents are issued.
Submission method - sealed envelope, clearly marked with the contract number and description. - Deposit in the tender box at either: - supply chain management office, harrower road, north end, gqeberha, or - supply chain management purchase office, 17 sellick street, kariega. - Tender boxes are accessible between 08:00 and 16:00 on weekdays. - Bids must be lodged by 11:00 on 10 december 2026; late bids are not accepted. - Public opening takes place shortly after 11:00 at the harrower road boardroom and the kariega purchase office. Format - use only the original stamped bid documents issued by the municipality; retyped or copied documents are not accepted. - The municipality may reject bids not submitted on its official forms. Returnable documents - the full returnable schedule is set out in the bid document; the advert does not list individual forms. Disqualification risks - late arrival at a clarification meeting (10 minutes or more) results in exclusion. - Failure to attend a prescribed compulsory site meeting or briefing session results in the bid not being considered. - Bids not on the original stamped documentation are liable to rejection.
The KZN department of public works is procuring the replacement of the main substation mv switchgear at fort napier hospital in pietermaritzburg for the department of health. The contract period is 9 months. Bidders must be registered on the central suppliers database at CIDB grade 6 ep or higher and attend a compulsory briefing on 24 november 2026 at 11:00 at the lecture room, fort napier hospital. Closing time is 9 december 2026 at 11:00. The preference point system is 80/20, with youth ownership worth 5 points and women ownership worth 10 points.
Submission method - hand delivery only: place the bid in the tender box at the southern region office, 10 prince alfred street, pietermaritzburg, 3200. - Faxed, emailed, posted or telegraphic bids will not be accepted. - Late submissions will not be accepted. - The tender box is generally open during official working hours. Format - submit the original plus one copy of the full tender document, including supporting documents and the priced bill of quantities, scanned to a readable CD in pdf format at the bidder's own cost. - The CD must be clearly marked with the tender information and the bidder's company details. - All documents must be completed and signed in ink on the official forms; forms must not be retyped. - The bidder's company details must appear legibly on every relevant page. - The total including VAT from the final summary of the bill of quantities must be carried to the offer part of the form of offer and acceptance (t2.21). Returnable documents - t2.2 Authority to sign tender: authorises the named signatory to bind the bidder. - T2.3 Authority for consortia or joint ventures to sign tender and t2.4 Special resolution of consortia or joint ventures: required where the bid is submitted by a joint venture. - T2.5 Joint venture involvement declaration: declares the joint venture members and their roles. - T2.6 Schedule of proposed sub-contractors: lists proposed subcontractors. - T2.7 Capacity of tenderer: demonstrates the bidder's capacity to execute the works. - T2.8 Financial standing and other resources of business declaration: declares the bidder's financial resources. - T2.9 Preference points claim form: claims preference points for the specific goals. - T2.10 Site inspection certificate: proof of attendance at the compulsory briefing, signed and stamped by the department representative. - T2.11 Bidder's disclosure (sbd 4): discloses any interest of directors or shareholders in the state or the department. - T2.12 Record of addenda to tender documents: acknowledges receipt of any addenda. - T2.13 Particulars of electrical contractor: provides details of the electrical contractor. - T2.14 Schedule of imported materials and equipment: lists imported materials and equipment. - T2.15a Annual financial statement for the past financial year: provides audited or reviewed financial statements. - T2.16 Equipment schedules: lists the equipment the bidder will use. - T2.17 Contractor's safety, health and environmental declaration: declares commitment to safety, health and environmental requirements. - T2.18 Compulsory enterprise questionnaire: discloses conflicts of interest and enterprise details. - T2.19 Tax compliance status (tcs) pin: allows online verification of tax compliance via SARS e-filing. - T2.20 Proof of good standing with the compensation commissioner: confirms registration and good standing. - T2.21 Form of offer and acceptance: the signed offer that constitutes the bid. - T2.21a Confirm receipt of offer and acceptance: acknowledges receipt of the offer and acceptance. - T2.22 Final bill of quantity: the priced bill of quantities. - T2.23 Certified proof of paid municipal rates and taxes: confirms the bidder is not in arrears. - T2.24 Proof of unemployment insurance fund registration: confirms uif registration. - T2.25 The national industrial participation programme: applicable where required. - T2.26 Proof of registration on the central supplier database (csd): confirms csd registration. - T2.27 Certified proof of CIDB registration number: confirms active CIDB registration at the required grade. - T2.28 Proof of deposit: proof of payment of the r450 tender document deposit. - T2.29 And t2.30 Contract form – purchase of goods/works parts 1 and 2: the contract forms to be signed on award. - T2.31 Ohse plan structure and t2.32 Client's specific requirements for the contractor's detailed ohse plan: the safety, health and environmental plan requirements. - T2.33 Baseline risk assessment: the baseline risk assessment for the works. - T2.34 Functionality criteria: the functionality evaluation criteria. - T2.35 Invitation to tender (sbd 1): the cover page with bidder details. Disqualification risks - failure to submit any compulsory returnable document. - Failure to sign and stamp the site inspection certificate at the compulsory briefing. - Attendance at the briefing without a hard copy of the bid document. - Late arrival at the briefing. - Late submission of the bid. - Submission by fax or email. - Submission of a bid that is not responsive or contains material deviations. - Failure to submit the priced final summary of the bill of quantities at closing.
The city of cape town requires a panel of service providers for psychological and non-psychological assessment and development solutions supporting organisational effectiveness and innovation. The tender is divided into eight parts (a–h). Parts a–f involve psychological assessments and require at least three hpcsa-registered psychology professionals. Parts g–h cover non-psychological assessments. Bidders may tender for any part(s) they are competent in, but must price all items for the selected part(s) for the full 36-month contract period and submit all documents required for functionality assessment. Eligibility requires cct supplier database registration, national treasury central supplier database (csd) registration, tax clearance with SARS (or foreign supplier status), completion of mandatory returnable documents including schedule f.5 (Declaration of interest – state employees), schedule f.6 (Conflict of interest declaration), schedule f.7 (Declaration of past supply chain management practices), and schedule f.9 (Certificate of independent tender determination). Functionality evaluation scores out of 100 per part with a minimum qualifying score of 70/100; price and preference points are evaluated after functionality.
Submission method: sealed envelope placed in the official tender box. Tender box: tender & quotation boxes office, 2nd floor (concourse level), civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, cape town. Tender box number: 197. Envelope marking: name and address of the tenderer, the endorsement "tender NO. 117S/2026/27: provision of a panel of service providers for psychological and non-psychological assessment and development solutions in support of organisational effectiveness and innovation", the tender box number and the closing date. If the offer is too large for the box or the box is full, enquire at the tender distribution office for alternative instructions; the tenderer remains responsible for ensuring the offer is lodged. Closing time: 10:00 on 7 december 2026. Returnable documents — all must be completed, signed and submitted: - schedule f.1: Contract price adjustment. - Schedule f.2: Certificate of authority for partnerships/joint ventures/consortiums, authorising the tender and the signatory. - Schedule f.3: Declaration for procurement above r10 million. - Schedule f.4: Preference points claim form in terms of the preferential procurement regulations 2022. - Schedule f.5: Declaration of interest – state employees (mbd 4 amended). - Schedule f.6: Conflict of interest declaration. - Schedule f.7: Declaration of tenderer’s past supply chain management practices (mbd 8). - Schedule f.8: Authorisation for the deduction of outstanding amounts owed to the 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. - Schedule f.14: Appeal application (only if appealing). - Schedule f.15: Summary of resources. - Schedule f.16: Tool purpose fit. - Schedule f.17: Applicability across leadership levels. - Schedule f.18: Relevant assessment experience. - Schedule f.19: Implementation and support. - Schedule f.20: Platform capability. - Schedule f.21: Training programme content. - Schedule f.22: Previous training delivery. - Schedule f.23: Proof that the assessment complies with the employment equity act and health professions act – psychometric properties (parts a–f only). - Schedule f.24: Data protection. - Schedule f.25: Scientific foundation (parts g–h only). - Schedule f.26: Example reference for relevant assessment experience. - Schedule f.27: Cv template. Disqualification risks: - late submission. - Omission or non-signature of any returnable document. - Failure to meet any eligibility requirement at the closing date and time. - Failure to provide proof of compliance with eligibility requirements for the part(s) applied for.
The city of cape town requires a manufacturer to supply, deliver and off-load accessories for medium voltage power cables, with a contract not exceeding 36 months. The tender fee is r200 for a hard copy; the closing time is 10:00 on 10 december 2026. Bidders must register on the cct supplier database and the national treasury central supplier database (csd), complete all returnable documents in schedule f, and declare any conflict of interest. Two contractors may be appointed per category, with work allocation falling first to the main contractor.
Submission method: sealed envelope placed in the official tender box. Tender box: tender & quotation boxes office, 2nd floor (concourse level), civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, cape town. Tender box number: 236. Envelope marking: tenderer's name and address, tender number 123G/2026/27, tender description, tender box number and closing date. Closing time: 10:00. If the offer is too large for the box or the box is full, enquire at the tender distribution office for alternative instructions. Returnable documents (schedule f): - f.1 Contract price adjustment: pricing adjustment mechanism. - F.2 Certificate of authority for partnerships/joint ventures/consortiums: authorises the signatory. - F.3 Declaration for procurement above r10 million: declares the bidder's status. - F.4 Preference points claim form: claims preference points under the preferential procurement regulations 2022. - F.5 Declaration of interest state employees (mbd 4 amended): discloses state employment links. - F.6 Conflict of interest declaration: discloses any conflict. - F.8 Authorisation for deduction of outstanding amounts owed to the cct: authorises deductions. - F.9 Certificate of independent tender determination: certifies independent pricing. - F.10 Proposed deviations and qualifications by tenderer: lists any deviations. - F.11 List of other documents attached by tenderer: lists attachments. - F.12 Record of addenda to tender documents: records addenda received. - F.13 Information to be provided with the tender: provides required information. - F.14 Appeal application: used only if appealing. Also required: completed and signed form of offer and acceptance (c.2.1) And any additional supporting documents.
The department requires the provision of transit of monies for the cederberg municipal area. Tender documents are available from friday, 06 november 2026 at the cederberg municipality reception in clanwilliam, and bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope by 12:00 on monday, 07 december 2026 at the tender box at the main building, 2a voortrekker street, clanwilliam. A non-refundable tender participation fee of r1 140.00 (VAT inclusive) must be paid to standard bank, branch code 05-0106, account NO. 082 163 324, with reference "ced 24/2026-2027 – company name". The single most consequential bidder consideration is that NO eligibility, pre-qualification, scoring or compliance thresholds are stated in the available text — the tender document is minimal and leaves the scope, routes, service levels, evaluation criteria, financial requirements and any disqualifying conditions entirely unspecified.
Submission method - sealed envelope, endorsed "tender NO. ced 24/2026-2027: provision of transit of monies for cederberg municipal area", deposited in the tender box at the cederberg municipality main building, 2a voortrekker street, clanwilliam. - Only bid documentation issued by cederberg municipality may be used. - Closing time: 12:00 on monday, 07 december 2026. Tender documents - available in english from friday, 06 november 2026 at the reception of cederberg municipality, 2a voortrekker street, clanwilliam. - Collection hours: monday to thursday 08:00–16:00; friday 08:00–14:00. - A non-refundable tender participation fee of r1 140.00 (VAT inclusive) applies. - Payment must be made to standard bank, branch code 05-0106, account NO. 082 163 324, with reference "ced 24/2026-2027 – company name". - Proof of payment is required when collecting the documents. Returnable documents - the full set of tender documents issued by the municipality, completed and signed. - NO separate list of returnable forms is stated in the available text.
The city of cape town's energy directorate requires professional quality assurance inspection services across seven separately awarded items: electrical cables, high-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, ancillary equipment, distribution transformers, power transformers and reactors, and design review of power transformers and reactors. Bidders may tender for one or more items, but each item is scored on its own and needs a named lead specialist with verifiable inspection or design review experience. The decisive hurdle is functionality: each item is scored out of 15 and a bid scoring below 9 is non-responsive, so the cvs and experience records of the proposed key personnel must be complete and verifiable. Bids must also carry professional indemnity cover of at least r5 000 000 per claim and be lodged in hard copy at the civic centre by 10:00 on 7 december 2026.
Submission method - hard-copy tender only; electronic submissions are not accepted. - Place the completed tender document, including the signed form of offer and acceptance (c1.1), And all supporting documents in a sealed envelope. - Mark the envelope with the tenderer's name and address, the tender number and title, the tender box number and the closing date. - Deposit the envelope in tender box 237 at the tender & quotation box office, 2nd floor (concourse level), civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, cape town, before the closing time. - If the offer is too large for the box or the box is full, enquire at the tender distribution office counter for alternative instructions; the tenderer remains responsible for ensuring the offer is lodged. - Late, telegraphic, telephonic, telex and facsimile tenders will not be accepted. - Tenders must be submitted on the issued hard-copy documentation; printed activity schedules in the same format as those issued electronically may be used. - Alternative offers must be submitted separately, in a separate sealed envelope and on a separate form of offer, clearly marked "alternative tender". Returnable documents - compulsory enterprise questionnaire. - Certificate of authority for partnerships/joint ventures/consortiums, plus a copy of the joint venture or consortium agreement. - Declaration of interest – state employees. - Declaration – conflict of interest and declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices. - Certificate of independent bid determination. - Authorisation for the deduction of outstanding amounts owed to the city of cape town. - Key personnel schedule (schedule 12), with cvs, experience records and professional registration numbers. - Professional indemnity insurance schedule, with proof of cover or broker confirmation. - Schedules 12 and 19 for functionality scoring. - Deviations and qualifications schedule, if any. - Form of offer and acceptance (c1.1), Signed. - Table 1: tender preference claim form. Disqualification risks - any returnable form omitted, incomplete or unsigned. - Failure to submit a clear and unambiguous offer identifying the bidder and the offer. - Submission after the closing time. - Electronic submission. - Failure to meet the minimum quality score for the item tendered.
The city of cape town is procuring a service provider to facilitate supervisory and management development centres over a 36-month contract. The bidder must appoint a lead psychologist, two centre assessors, and two role-players/observers with five years of assessment and development centre experience, plus five or more contactable client references. The single most consequential bidder consideration is the minimum functionality score of 60 out of 100 — missing any key personnel or references means automatic non-responsiveness.
Submission method: sealed envelope deposited in tender box 189 at the tender & quotation boxes office, 2nd floor (concourse level), civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, cape town. Envelope marking: tenderer's name and address, the endorsement "tender NO. 121S/2026/27: service provider to facilitate supervisory and management development centres", the tender box number and the closing date. Electronic submission: tenders sent by email or facsimile will be rejected. Original documents: submit one tender offer on the original tender documents issued by the city, completed in full and signed by a duly authorised signatory. Alternative offers: only accepted if a compliant main offer is also submitted, in a separate sealed envelope marked "alternative tender". Late tenders: not considered. Returnable schedules (all must be completed, signed and included): - details of tenderer. - Certificate of authority for partnerships/joint ventures/consortiums, plus the joint venture agreement where applicable. - Declaration of interest – state employees (mbd 4 amended). - Conflict of interest declaration. - Declaration of tenderer's past supply chain management practices (mbd 8). - Certificate of independent tender determination. - Authorisation for the deduction of outstanding amounts owed to the cct. - Preference points claim form under the preferential procurement regulations 2022. - Proposed deviations and qualifications by tenderer. - List of other documents attached by tenderer. - Record of addenda to tender documents. - Curriculum vitae templates: lead psychologist (f13a), each centre assessor (f13b), each role-player/observer (f13c) and client references (f13d). - Valid tax compliance status pin. - B-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit where preference points are claimed.
The city of cape town's community services and health directorate is procuring the construction of a new clubhouse at strandfontein sports ground, including related external works. The tender requires a CIDB contractor grading designation of 7gb or higher and is open to all registered suppliers. The most consequential bidder consideration is the closing time: tenders must be delivered by 10:00 on 9 december 2026, and telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile and email submissions are not accepted.
Submission method - sealed envelope delivered to tender box 243, tender & quotation box office, 2nd floor (concourse level), civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, cape town. - Envelope must show the bidder's name and address, the tender number and title, the tender box number and the closing date. - If the offer is too large for the box or the box is full, ask at the tender distribution office counter for alternative instructions; the bidder remains responsible for ensuring the offer is lodged. - Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile and email submissions are not accepted. - Late tenders are not accepted. - Tenders must be submitted on the issued tender documentation; printed bills of quantities in the same format as the issued electronic version may be used. Returnable documents - form of offer and acceptance (c1.1): Signed offer and acceptance of the contract terms. - Tender preference claim form (table 1): claims preference points under the preferential procurement regulations. - All returnable schedules listed in part c5 (c5.1 List and c5.2 Schedules). - Form of performance guarantee (c1.3) And form of advance payment guarantee (c1.4), Where applicable. - Occupational health and safety agreement (c1.5). - Protection of the environment declaration (c1.6). - Contract of temporary employment as community liaison officer (c1.8), Where applicable. Document collection - tender distribution office, 2nd floor (concourse level), civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, cape town. - Collection hours: 08:30 to 15:00 on working days. - Non-refundable tender fee: r300.00, Payable by cash or eft in favour of the city of cape town.
ESKOM requires a service provider to deliver a three-year incubation programme for micro, small and medium enterprises across its business, under an nec 3 professional services contract. The scope, technical requirements and pricing schedule are set out in the tender folders, and bidders must submit a complete technical, commercial and financial proposal through eskom's e-tendering portal by 10:00 on 7 december 2026. The decisive hurdle is the functionality evaluation: bidders who fail to meet the minimum technical threshold are disqualified before price and preference points are considered. A non-compulsory clarification session is held on ms teams on 16 november 2026 at 10:00.
Submission method: electronic only via ESKOM e-tendering portal (https://etendering.eskom.co.za/tender). Closing date and time: 07 december 2026 at 10:00. Late submissions will not be accepted. Documents must be uploaded in pdf format; pricing schedule also required in excel. Maximum file size: 500 mb per document, 4 gb total. NO zip/condensed files; NO hard copies accepted. Resubmission replaces previous submission entirely; ensure status shows "complete". Mandatory returnables at closing (disqualifiable if missing or unsigned): - annexure a: authorisation form - annexure b: acknowledgement form - annexure c: tenderer's particulars - annexure d: integrity pact declaration form - annexure e: cpa for local goods/services (if applicable) - annexure f: cpa(ig) for imported goods/services (if applicable) - annexure h: sbd 1 invitation to bid - annexure i: sbd 6.1 Preference points claim form (PPPFA 2022) - annexure j: sbd 4 bidder's disclosure - e-tendering help manual acknowledgement form returnables required at closing (non-disqualifiable; 5 working days to remedy if incomplete): - letter of intent to form jv/consortium or valid jv agreement with joint and several liability, profit-sharing ratios, lead member designation - written confirmation jv operates as single incorporated entity - details of single designated jv bank account - proof of specific goals (failure scores zero but does not disqualify) - tax clearance certificate (foreign tenderers with SA footprint; local tenderers without SARS e-filing pin/csd profile) - tax evaluation questionnaire (if personal services contract) - employment equity act compliance proof (SA designated employers) - nec or other contract (completed) - pricing schedule (pdf and excel) - additional documents per scope (ecsa/sacpcmp registrations, cvs, permits, licences) returnables required prior to contract award: - csd registration (csd number/report) — mandatory contractual requirement - coida certificate of good standing or proof of application (SA tenderers) - supplier quality management specification, qm 58, iso 9001 requirements, contract quality plan - annexure b: ESKOM acknowledgement form for OHS legal and other requirements - baseline risk assessment with methodology - valid letter of good standing - latest approved annual financial statements (full set: background, signed director's report, signed auditor/reviewer report, statement of financial position, comprehensive income, changes in equity, cash flows, notes) - public interest score (if not audited) with actual score, owner-managed status, external preparation confirmation - ita34c for current and previous years (if not audited) - for unincorporated jv/spv: each partner's full financial statements - functionality/technical criteria documents per scope of work
The city of tshwane requires a service provider to supply, deliver and offload printing paper for DOT matrix printers and thermal rolls to the tshwane market on an as-and-when-required basis. Quotations must be submitted online via the city's e-tender portal by 12 november 2026 at 10:00. Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points). Quotations remain valid for 90 days after the closing date.
Submission method: online via city of tshwane e-tender portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/home/opportunities?id=1) Closing date and time: 12 november 2026 at 10:00 NO physical tender box deposits accepted quotations must remain valid for 90 days after closing date bidders advised not to submit on closing date to avoid system glitches returnable documents: listed in the full quotation document available for download from the portal or http://www.tshwane.gov.za/?page_id=2194
Airports company south africa requires solar plant electric fence repairs at chief dawid stuurman airport in the eastern cape. The contract is a fixed-price arrangement with NO price adjustments permitted. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 2eb or higher and attend a compulsory briefing and site inspection on 18 november 2026 at 12:00 at the airport information desk. Evaluation uses an 80/20 price/preference split with a minimum functionality threshold of 40 out of 100 points.
Mandatory returnable document - form of offer – c1.1: Must be completed in full and signed by the bidder. Mandatory attendance - compulsory briefing session and site inspection: bidders must attend.
The airports company of south africa requires the refurbishment of the maintenance & engineering building on the airside at chief dawid stuurman international airport in gqeberha, delivered over an 18-month contract under the nec3 engineering and construction contract (april 2013), main option b priced contract with bill of quantities. The successful contractor must price the bill of quantities in part c2, work to the scope of works in part c3 and site information in part c4, employ a qualified lead designer, and submit key personnel cvs with the tender. The most consequential commercial conditions are a 10% retention held on all prices, delay damages of 1% of contract value per week capped at 10%, and an unconditional on-demand performance bond that must remain valid for the full contract period. The quotation closes on 27 november 2026 at 13:00.
Closing: 27 november 2026 at 13:00; the submission address, method and copy count are not set out in the contract data, so confirm them in the RFQ invitation before bidding. Pricing: submit a fully priced bill of quantities under nec3 main option b in south african rand; the form of offer and acceptance (c1.1) Must state the total offer inclusive of VAT in both words and figures. Performance bond: an unconditional, on-demand bank bond in the annexure c.1.3 Form, accepted by the project manager and employer, must stay valid until the end of the contract period and be extended four weeks before any expiry, failing which acsa may call the full amount as cash security. Commercial risk: retention of 10% of the prices (half released at practical completion, half after the defects period) and delay damages of 1% of contract value per week up to a maximum of 10%. Key personnel: cvs for the contractor's key persons, showing responsibilities, qualifications and experience, must be appended to the tender schedule, and a lead designer with proof of qualifications must be employed. Occupational health and safety: sign the section 37(2) OHS agreement before work starts, submit the safety checklist and written construction regulation 8 construction manager appointment seven days before commencement, complete a baseline risk assessment by a competent person, and provide a letter confirming good standing with the compensation fund or a licensed insurer. Programme and quality: a preliminary programme must accompany the tender, revised programmes are due at intervals of NO more than four weeks, and the quality policy statement and quality plan are due within four weeks of the contract date.
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