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Issuing Organization
King Sabata Dalindyebo Local MunicipalityLocation
Eastern Cape
Closing Date
14 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Corner Owen & Sutherland street - MTHATHA - Mthatha - 5099
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
07 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-165021
King sabata dalindyebo local municipality is establishing a panel of four service providers for the supply and delivery of transformers and mini substations over a three-year period. Bidders must pass a functionality threshold of 70 out of 100 points under the 80/20 preference point system, and the closing date is 14 september 2026 at 12:00.
Closing date: 14 September 2026 at 12:00; bids must be sealed, clearly marked with the SCM number and project name, and placed in the tender box on the 1st Floor, Munitata Building, next to Room 146.
Bids must remain valid for 90 days; late, incomplete, unsigned, or bids submitted by fax, mail, or electronically will not be accepted.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and submit a valid tax compliance status PIN.
Bidders must complete and submit MBD 1 to MBD 9 and Annexures A to F; failure to complete any will render the bid non-responsive.
Bidders must submit a municipal rates statement not older than three months showing no arrears exceeding three months; those on leased properties must submit a valid lease agreement, and those in areas not subject to municipal rates must provide proof.
Bidders holding a CIDB grading of Level 6 or higher and eligible for work allocations above R10 million must submit annual financial statements for the past three years (or since establishment if less than three years); MBD 5 must be signed for offers of R10 million or more.
Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system under PPPFA 2022; bidders must attain a minimum of 70 out of 100 functionality points to be evaluated further.
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Date & Time
Monday, 14 September 2026 - 12:00
Venue
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Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Corner Owen & Sutherland street - MTHATHA - Mthatha - 5099
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Description
Source: ADVERT FOR AUGUST.pdf07 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
14 Sept
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
ADVERT FOR AUGUST.pdf
King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality is establishing a panel of four service providers for the supply and delivery of transformers and mini substations over a three-year period. The tender is advertised nationally and closes on 14 September 2026.
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Median Estimate
R 276 345
Range
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The tender is for a panel of four (04) service providers for the supply and delivery of transformers and mini substations for a period of three (03) years.
Important Dates
Source: ADVERT FOR AUGUST.pdf (unknown)Closing date: 14 September 2026 at 12:00. No briefing session or site inspection is specified for this tender.
Contact Information
Source: ADVERT FOR AUGUST.pdf (unknown)Technical enquiries: Ms A. Vikilahle (Budget and Treasury), email [email protected]. SCM enquiries: SCM Unit, email [email protected]. Municipal Manager: Mr N. Pakade.
Submission Guidelines
Source: ADVERT FOR AUGUST.pdf (unknown)Bids must be sealed and clearly marked with the SCM number and project name, and placed in the tender box on the 1st Floor, Munitata Building, next to Room 146. Bids submitted by fax, mail, or electronically will not be accepted. Late, incomplete, or unsigned bids will be rejected. Bids must remain valid for 90 days. Returnable forms include MBD 1 to MBD 9 and Annexures A to F; failure to complete and submit any of these will render the bid non-responsive. A comprehensive joint venture agreement is required where applicable, and individual JV partners must submit all relevant documents. All alterations to prices or quotes must be signed. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database. Bidders must submit a latest municipal rates statement (not older than three months) showing rates are not in arrears for more than three months; those on leased properties must submit a valid lease agreement, and those in areas not subject to municipal rates must provide proof. Bidders holding a CIDB grading of Level 6 or higher who are eligible for work allocations above R10 million must submit annual financial statements for the past three years (or since establishment if less than three years). Bidders must sign MBD 5 for any offer amounting to or exceeding R10 million. All bidders must declare local production and content. The municipality reserves the right to disqualify any service provider whose members or shareholders owe municipal rates and taxes. The municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid and may withdraw the bid. Queries must be submitted by email and will not be entertained within 5 working days before the closing date.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: ADVERT FOR AUGUST.pdf (unknown)Evaluation follows the PPPFA 2022 using the 80/20 preference point system. Stage 1 Compliance, then Stage 2 Functionality with a minimum threshold of 70 points out of 100. Bidders already appointed to the panel may not submit new bids for additional panel appointments.
Technical Specifications
Source: ADVERT FOR AUGUST.pdf (unknown)The tender is for a panel of four (04) service providers for the supply and delivery of transformers and mini substations for a period of three (03) years. The scope covers the supply and delivery of transformers and mini substations as required by the municipality.
Pricing Schedule
Source: ADVERT FOR AUGUST.pdfBids must include a total cost based on rates calculated in the pricing schedule; failure to provide a matching total cost will render the bid non-responsive. All alterations to prices or quotes must be signed. Bids must remain valid for 90 days.
Financial Requirements
Source: ADVERT FOR AUGUST.pdf (unknown)Bids must include a total cost based on rates calculated in the pricing schedule; failure to provide a matching total cost will render the bid non-responsive. All alterations to prices or quotes must be signed. Bids must remain valid for 90 days. Bidders must sign MBD 5 for offers of R10 million or more. Bidders with a CIDB grading of Level 6 or higher and eligible for work allocations above R10 million must submit annual financial statements for the past three years (or since establishment if less than three years).
Compliance Requirements
Source: ADVERT FOR AUGUST.pdf (unknown)Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Bidders must submit a valid tax compliance status PIN. Bidders must complete and submit MBD 1 to MBD 9 and Annexures A to F. MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) must be completed, and failure to declare any involvement will render the bid non-responsive. MBD 5 must be signed for offers of R10 million or more. Bidders must declare local production and content. Bidders must submit a municipal rates statement not older than three months showing no arrears exceeding three months. Bidders must hold a valid CIDB grading if applicable. B-BBEE requirements apply under the 80/20 preference point system.
Section
Source: ADVERT FOR AUGUST.pdfEvaluation follows the PPPFA 2022 using the 80/20 preference point system. Stage 1 Compliance, then Stage 2 Functionality with a minimum threshold of 70 points out of 100. Bidders already appointed to the panel may not submit new bids for additional panel appointments.
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Address
Corner Owen & Sutherland street - MTHATHA - Mthatha - 5099
Source confidence
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Last checked
07 Aug 2026
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