Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
CORNER OF HIGH AND MARK STREET - VRYHEID - VRYHEID - 3100
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
18 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166029
Abaqulusi local municipality invites bids for the supply and delivery of an electrification cable (acsr mink conductor, 1000 km) at bhekumthetho. Bidders must submit a complete original tender document with all mbd forms and supporting documents by 12h00 on 02 september 2026. The most consequential requirement is that bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 1 or higher and be registered on the central supplier database (csd).
Closing: Bids must be deposited in the tender box at the ground floor, AbaQulusi Local Municipality, corner of High and Mark Street, Vryheid 3100, by 12h00 on 02 September 2026; late bids will not be accepted.
Bid fee: A non-refundable fee of R2 000.00 is payable in favour of AbaQulusi Municipality, or R1 500.00 for electronic copies printed by the bidder; proof of payment must accompany the bid.
Mandatory documents: All Municipal Bidding Documents (MBDs) must be fully completed and submitted on the original documentation provided by Abaqulusi Municipality; incomplete documents will lead to disqualification.
Eligibility: Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), provide a valid SARS PIN or Tax Clearance Certificate, and hold a CIDB grading of 1 or higher.
Supporting documents: Submit a valid company registration document, certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, relevant experience with reference letters, a certified municipal account (water/electricity/rates) not older than three months or lease agreement, and certified ID copies of directors/owners.
Financial: If the bid exceeds R10 million, an audited three-year financial statement (AFS) must be provided.
Evaluation: Bids will be evaluated on an 80/20 preference point system—80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals (HDI equity); the tender will remain valid for 90 days after closing.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 02 September 2026 - 12:00
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CORNER OF HIGH AND MARK STREET - VRYHEID - VRYHEID - 3100
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Source: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVER A CABLE AT BHEKUMTHETHO 8-2-1-643.pdf (TENDER)18 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
02 Sept
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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.
TENDER DOCUMENT FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVER A CABLE AT BHEKUMTHETHO 8-2-1-643.pdf
Supply and delivery of an electrification cable (ACSR Mink Conductor) at Bhekumthetho, for Abaqulusi Local Municipality. The contract is subject to the 80/20 preferential procurement system, with 20 points for specific goals (HDI equity).
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Contact Information
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVER A CABLE AT BHEKUMTHETHO 8-2-1-643.pdf (TENDER){"name":"Ms PH Nxumalo CONTACT PERSON","email":"[email protected]","phone":"034 9822133","department":"Technical Department CONTACT PERSON Ms PH Nxumalo","address":null}
Submission Guidelines
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVER A CABLE AT BHEKUMTHETHO 8-2-1-643.pdf (TENDER)Bids must be deposited in the tender box at the ground floor of the Abaqulusi Municipality offices by 12h00 on 02 September 2026 (the closing date stated in the document, 2026-08-19 is the issue date). Bids must be submitted on the official document, not re-typed serious. The bid must be an original document provided by Abaqulusi Municipality. Returnable documents include: SBD/MBD forms (Must fill in all MBDs - failure to do so leads to disqualification), proof of payment for bid documents (R2 000 or R1 500 administration fee), valid company registration, current tax clearance (SARS PIN or CSD number), valid B-BBEE certificate, proof of CIDB grading, reference letters, and municipal account (not older than three months). Bids are to be deposited in the bid box at AbaQulusi Municipality. Non-compulsory: none. Compulsory for qualification (as stated: evaluation strictly per 80/20 preference point system).
Returnable Documents
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVER A CABLE AT BHEKUMTHETHO 8-2-1-643.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must fill in all Municipal Bidding Documents (MBDs) and submit a fully completed tender document on the original documentation provided by Abaqulusi Municipality. Required attachments: proof of payment for bid documents, CSD registration report, company registration document, audited AFS (if applicable), SARS PIN or tax clearance certificate, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, reference letters, municipal account or lease agreement, certified ID copies of directors/owners, CIDB grading.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVER A CABLE AT BHEKUMTHETHO 8-2-1-643.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Bidders must have a valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) certificate or SARS pin. No awards to persons in the service of the state, or any director/shareholder/stakeholder who is in state service, or to advisors/consultants contracted with the municipality. No awards to persons on the National Treasury's Database of Restricted Suppliers or the Register for Tender Defaulters. Bidders must have no outstanding municipal rates and taxes in arrears for more than 3 months. The bidder must meet the specific goal requirements for HDI equity as claimed.
Technical Specifications
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVER A CABLE AT BHEKUMTHETHO 8-2-1-643.pdf (TENDER)Supply and deliver of an electrification cable at bhekumthetho.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVER A CABLE AT BHEKUMTHETHO 8-2-1-643.pdf❖ Relevant experience with reference letter must be provided
❖ A Certified current account in terms of water and electricity / rates and taxes obtainable
from your local municipality must be submitted not older than three months or lease
agreement
❖ Certified copies of identity documents of directors and owners of the company must be
submitted
❖ CIDB grading 1 or high.
word “competitor” shall include any individual or organization, other than the bidder,
whether or not affiliated with the bidder, who:
(a) has been requested to submit a bid in response to this bid
invitation;
(b) could potentially submit a bid in response to this bid invitation, based
on their qualifications, abilities or experience; and provides the same
(c) goods and services as the bidder and/or is in
the same line of business as the bidder.
Pricing Schedule
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVER A CABLE AT BHEKUMTHETHO 8-2-1-643.pdfagreement:
(i) Bidding documents, viz
(ii) General Conditions of Contract; and
(iii) Other (specify)
rate(s) quoted cover all the goods and/or works specified in the bidding documents; that the price(s)
and rate(s) cover all my obligations and I accept that any mistakes regarding price(s) and rate(s) and
calculations will be at my own risk.
of this agreement:
(i) Bidding documents, viz
Regulations 2001
(ii) General Conditions of Contract; and
(iii) Other (specify)
the price(s) and rate(s) quoted cover all the services specified in the bidding
documents; that the price(s) and rate(s) cover all my obligations and I accept that any
mistakes regarding price(s) and rate(s) and calculations will be at my own risk.
4.4 Does the bidder or any of its directors owe any municipal rates and Yes No
taxes or municipal charges to the municipality / municipal entity, or
to any other municipality / municipal entity, that is in arrears for
more than three months?
4.4.1 If so, furnish particulars:
4.5 Was any contract between the bidder and the municipality / municipal Yes No
entity or any other organ of state terminated during the past five years
on account of failure to perform on or comply with the contract?
4.7.1 If so, furnish particulars:
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVER A CABLE AT BHEKUMTHETHO 8-2-1-643.pdf (TENDER)Preference points for specific goals: 20 points allocated for HDI equity. 100% HDI equity = 20 points; between 75% and 99% = 15 points; between 50% and 74% = 10 points; less than 50% = 0 points. Total specific goals = 20 points. B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required.
Health & Safety
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVER A CABLE AT BHEKUMTHETHO 8-2-1-643.pdfSignature of bidder: ...................................................
Capacity under which this bid is signed: ...................................................
Date:
.................................................
Tender number: 8/2/1/643.
Published date: 19/08/2026
Department: technical services
Contractual Terms
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVER A CABLE AT BHEKUMTHETHO 8-2-1-643.pdf4.3. Name of company/firm...............................................................................
4.4. Company registration number: .....................................................................
4.5. Type of company/ firm
Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium
One-person business/sole propriety
Close corporation
Public Company
Personal Liability Company
(Pty) Limited
Non-Profit Company
State Owned Company
[Tick applicable box]
4.6. I, the undersigned, who is duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm, certify
that the points claimed, based on the specific goals as advised in the tender, qualifies the
company/ firm for the preference(s) shown and I acknowledge that:
i) The information furnished is true and correct;
ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as
indicated in paragraph 1 of this form;
iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in
paragraphs 1.4 and 4.2, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof
to the satisfaction of the organ of state that the claims are correct;
iv) If the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the
conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in addition to
any other remedy it may have –
(a) disqualify the person from the tendering process;
(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a result
of that person’s conduct;
(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a
result of having to make less favourable arrangements due to such
cancellation;
(d) recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and
directors, or only the shareholders and directors who acted on a
fraudulent basis, be restricted from obtaining business from any organ
of state for a period not exceeding 10 years, after the audi alteram
partem (hear the other side) rule has been applied; and
(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.
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Signature(s) of tenderer(s)
Surname and name: ................................................................
Date: ...............................................................
Address: ...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
Mbd 7.1
Requirements
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVER A CABLE AT BHEKUMTHETHO 8-2-1-643.pdf (TENDER)Minimum requirements: Proof of payment for the bid documents; Central Supplier Database registration report (Detailed) to claim special goals; Valid copy of company registration document; If above R10m, an audited three-year AFS must be provided; SARS PIN or Tax Clearance certificate must be submitted; Certified B-BBEE Certificate from registered accountant or original Sworn Affidavit from Commissioner of Oath; Relevant experience with reference letter; Certified current account in terms of water and electricity / rates and taxes obtainable from local municipality not older than three months or lease agreement; Certified copies of identity documents of directors and owners; CIDB grading 1 or higher. No awards will be made to persons not registered on the Central Supplier Database, persons in the service of the state, persons whose directors/managers/principal shareholders are in the service of the state, or advisors/consultants contracted with the Municipality. Bidders must be on the Municipal Database or submit database forms with their bid. Failure to comply with these conditions will result in immediate disqualification.
Section
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVER A CABLE AT BHEKUMTHETHO 8-2-1-643.pdfthe state and may be involved with the evaluation and or adjudication of this
evaluation and or adjudication of this bid? YES / NO
Nce points claim form in terms of the preferential procurement
This preference form must form part of all tenders invited. It contains general information and
serves as a claim form for preference points for specific goals.
1.1 The following preference point systems are applicable to invitations to tender
the 80/20 system for requirements with a Rand value of up to R50 000 000 (all
the 90/10 system for requirements with a Rand value above R50 000 000 (all
a) The applicable preference point system for this tender is the 90/10 preference point
b) The applicable preference point system for this tender is the 80/20 preference point
c) Either the 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system will be applicable in this tender. The
1.3 Points for this tender (even in the case of a tender for income-generating contracts) shall
(b) Specific Goals.
The maximum points for this tender are allocated as follows
Specific goals 20
Total points for Price and SPECIFIC GOALS 100
tender to claim points for specific goals with the tender, will be interpreted to mean that
preference points for specific goals are not claimed.
adjudicated or at any time subsequently, to substantiate any claim in regard to preferences,
compete, secretly conspire to raise prices or lower the quality of goods and / or services for
Acceptable Bid will be initially evaluated base on price on the basis of 80 points financial offer
and 20 points for Specific Goals. After the closing date the Tender will be valid for 90 days.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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