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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-165018
A panel of four service providers is being appointed to supply and deliver cables, conductors and electrical material to king sabata dalindyebo local municipality for a period of three years. Bidders must achieve a minimum of 70 out of 100 points in the functionality evaluation stage to proceed to the next evaluation stage.
Bidders must achieve a minimum of 70 out of 100 points in the functionality evaluation stage to be evaluated further.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD); failure to register renders the bid non-responsive.
Bidders must submit a latest municipal rates statement (not older than three months) showing no arrears exceeding three months; leased properties require a valid lease agreement; areas not subject to municipal rates require a letter confirming exemption.
Bidders must complete and sign all returnable forms (MBD 1 to MBD 9 and Annexures A to F); failure to do so renders the bid non-responsive.
Bidders must provide a total cost based on rates calculated in the pricing schedule; failure to provide a matching total renders the bid non-responsive.
Bids must be sealed, clearly marked with the SCM number and project name, and placed in the tender box at the 1st Floor, Munitata Building, next to Room 146 by 14 September 2026 at 12H00.
Bidders must declare local production and content; failure to declare renders the bid non-responsive.
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Date & Time
Monday, 14 September 2026 - 12:00
Venue
Mthatha Town hall
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 to supply and deliver cables, conductors, and electrical material for a three-year period. The tender is open to nationally registered bidders and will be evaluated under the 80/20 preferential procurement system.
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Median Estimate
R 690 863
Range
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The tender is for the supply and delivery of cables, conductors and electrical material for a period of three years, with a panel of four service providers to be appointed.
Important Dates
Source: ADVERT FOR AUGUST.pdf (unknown)Closing date: 14 September 2026 at 12H00. No site inspection is indicated for this tender (N/A). Tender documents available from 14 August 2026. Queries must be submitted by email; no queries will be entertained within 5 working days before the closing date.
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)Submission channel: sealed bids placed in the tender box on the 1st Floor, Munitata Building, next to Room 146. Bids must be clearly marked with the SCM number and project name. 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: MBD 1 to MBD 9 and Annexures A to F must be completed in full and signed; failure to do so renders the bid non-responsive. A comprehensive JV agreement is required where applicable; individual JV partners must submit all relevant documents. MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) must declare any companies involved. MBD 5 must be signed for offers of R10 million or more. All alterations to prices or quotes must be signed.
Disqualification risks: Failure to be registered on the Central Supplier Database. Failure to submit a latest municipal rates statement (not older than three months) showing no arrears exceeding three months; leased properties require a valid lease agreement; areas not subject to municipal rates require a letter confirming exemption. Failure to provide a total cost based on rates in the pricing schedule. Failure to declare local production and content. The municipality may disqualify bidders whose members or shareholders owe municipal rates and taxes. Bidders already awarded work on the panel must not submit new bids when additional bidders are sought.
Queries: All queries must be submitted by email; no queries will be entertained within 5 working days before the closing date. Tender documents are available on the eTenders portal and the KSD website from 14 August 2026.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: ADVERT FOR AUGUST.pdf (unknown)Evaluation stages: Stage 1 Compliance; Stage 2 Functionality with a minimum threshold of 70 points out of 100 to be attained to be evaluated further.
Preference point system: 80/20 under the PPPFA 2022 and its 2022 Regulations. Points will be evaluated based on the PPPFA and the municipality's Supply Chain Management policy.
Bidders must provide a Central Supplier Database report. Bidders must provide a total cost based on rates calculated in the pricing schedule (Bid price); failure to provide a matching total renders the bid non-responsive. Bidders must declare local production and content. Bidders must submit supplementary information; failure to do so renders the bid null, void, and non-responsive. Bidders must submit latest municipal rates statement (not older than three months) showing no arrears exceeding three months; leased properties require a valid lease agreement; areas not subject to municipal rates require a letter confirming exemption. Failure to do so renders the bid non-responsive. 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 reserves the right to accept the whole or part of the bid or to withdraw the bid.
Technical Specifications
Source: ADVERT FOR AUGUST.pdf (unknown)Scope: Supply and delivery of cables, conductors and electrical material for a period of three years. Panel of four (04) service providers will be appointed. The tender is for a panel, so bidders should expect to supply on an as-required basis over the contract period.
Financial Requirements
Source: ADVERT FOR AUGUST.pdf (unknown)Pricing: Bidders must provide a total cost based on rates calculated in the pricing schedule (Bid price); failure to provide a matching total renders the bid non-responsive. Bids must remain valid for 90 days. Bidders must sign MBD 5 for any offer amounting to or exceeding R10 million. Bidders with CIDB grading 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).
Compliance Requirements
Source: ADVERT FOR AUGUST.pdf (unknown)Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration is mandatory; failure to be registered renders the bid non-responsive. B-BBEE: Preference points will be claimed under the 80/20 system; bidders must submit a B-BBEE certificate or affidavit. Local production and content declaration is required (MBD 6.2); failure to declare is non-responsive. Municipal rates statement (not older than three months) showing no arrears exceeding three months is required; leased properties require a valid lease agreement; areas not subject to municipal rates require a letter confirming exemption. CIDB grading may be required for work allocations above R10 million. Returnable forms: MBD 1 to MBD 9 and Annexures A to F must be completed in full and signed; failure to do so renders the bid non-responsive. MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) must declare any companies involved. MBD 5 must be signed for offers of R10 million or more. MBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination) is required. Bidders must declare local production and content. Bidders must submit supplementary information; failure to do so renders the bid null, void, and non-responsive. Bidders must submit latest municipal rates statement (not older than three months) showing no arrears exceeding three months; leased properties require a valid lease agreement; areas not subject to municipal rates require a letter confirming exemption. Failure to do so renders the bid non-responsive. 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 reserves the right to accept the whole or part of the bid or to withdraw the bid.
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Address
Corner Owen & Sutherland street - MTHATHA - Mthatha - 5099
Source confidence
High source confidence
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Last checked
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