Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
BA 131 CORNER PRINCESS MAGOGO AND KING ZWELITHINI STREET - ULUNDI - ULUNDI - 3838
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
24 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166720
Ulundi local municipality invites bids for the installation of a council chamber audio conference system. The contract will be awarded under the 80/20 preferential procurement system and bidders must achieve a minimum functionality score of 70 out of 100 to proceed to price evaluation.
Closing date: 14 September 2026 at 12h00; sealed bids must be deposited in the tender box at Ulundi Municipality SCMU, Corner of Princess Magogo and King Zwelithini Street, Ulundi, 3838.
Compulsory briefing session: 2 September 2026 at 11:00 am at Ulundi Municipality council chamber (attendance is mandatory).
Only bidders registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with a valid tax clearance certificate or SARS TCS PIN will be considered.
Functionality evaluation: minimum 70 points out of 100; scoring covers Experience (30 points, requires appointment letters/reference letters for council chamber recording system projects), Expertise (40 points, requires Project Manager with Sound Engineering certificate and relevant experience), and Methodology (30 points, requires detailed work plan and commitment to commence within seven days of appointment).
Mandatory returnable documents: MBD 1, MBD 4, MBD 5, MBD 6.1, MBD 8, MBD 9, Certificate of Authority for Signatory, Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire, Record of Addenda, Schedule of Previous Similar Works with reference letters, Bidder's Financial Standing (certified bank rating), and Pricing Schedule.
Specific goals for preference points (20 points total): Black ownership ≥51% (10 points), Women ownership ≥30% (2 points), Youth ownership ≥51% (3 points), Locality — Ulundi (5 points), Zululand District (3 points), KwaZulu-Natal (1 point).
Financial capacity: certified bank rating confirming ability to complete the contract at the bid amount; audited financial statements for the past three years required if the offer exceeds R10 million inclusive of VAT.
Date & Time
Monday, 14 September 2026 - 12:00
Venue
Ulundi municipality council chamber
NO special condition
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
BA 131 CORNER PRINCESS MAGOGO AND KING ZWELITHINI STREET - ULUNDI - ULUNDI - 3838
24 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
14 Sept
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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BID NO 01 2026 2027 INSTALLATION OF COUNCIL CHAMBER AUDIO CONFERENCE SYSTEM.pdf
Ulundi Local Municipality invites bids for the installation of a council chamber audio conference system. The project requires a two-stage evaluation: functionality (minimum 70/100 points) followed by price and specific goals under the 80/20 preferential procurement system. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and submit mandatory documents including tax clearance, municipal account, and company registration.
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Median Estimate
R 1 000 000
Range
Based on 19 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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Important Dates
Source: BID NO 01 2026 2027 INSTALLATION OF COUNCIL CHAMBER AUDIO CONFERENCE SYSTEM.pdf (TENDER){"closingTime":"12h00","briefingSession":{"date":"02/09/2026","time":"11:00 am","venue":"Ulundi Municipality, SCMU, Corner of Princess Magogo and King Zwelithini Street, Ulundi, 3838","is_compulsory":false}}
Contact Information
Source: BID NO 01 2026 2027 INSTALLATION OF COUNCIL CHAMBER AUDIO CONFERENCE SYSTEM.pdf (TENDER){"name":"Mr Z Mpontshane","email":"[email protected]","phone":"035 874 5100","department":"SCM CONTACT PERSON Mr Z MPONTSHANE","address":"SCMU, Corner of Princess Magogo and King Zwelithini Street, Ulundi, 3838"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: BID NO 01 2026 2027 INSTALLATION OF COUNCIL CHAMBER AUDIO CONFERENCE SYSTEM.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must submit their bids in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid number, closing date, and dropped off in the tender box at SCMU, Ulundi Municipality, Corner of Princess Magogo and King Zwelithini Street, Ulundi, 3838 by no later than 12H00 on the closing date. The bid box is generally open from 07h30 to 16h30 Monday to Thursday and 07h30 to 15h15 Friday. All quotes must be submitted on the official forms – not to be retyped.
Returnable Documents
Source: BID NO 01 2026 2027 INSTALLATION OF COUNCIL CHAMBER AUDIO CONFERENCE SYSTEM.pdf (TENDER)The Bidder must complete the following returnable documents: Form Page, Returnable Schedule, Certificate of Authority for Signatory, Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire, Record of Addenda to Bid Documents, Declaration that Information on Central Supplier Database (CSD) is correct and up to date, Central Supplier Database Registration, Schedule of Previous Similar Works, Bidder’s Financial Standing, Declaration of Interest – MBD 4, Declaration for procurement above R10 million (all applicable taxes included) – MBD 5, Preference Points Claim Form in terms of the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022 – MBD 6.1, Declaration of Bidders’ Past Supply Chain Management Practices – MBD 8, Certificate of Independent Bid Determination – MBD 9
Evaluation Criteria
Source: BID NO 01 2026 2027 INSTALLATION OF COUNCIL CHAMBER AUDIO CONFERENCE SYSTEM.pdf (TENDER)The Bids will be evaluated using 80/20 Preferential Procurement Point System where 80 points are for the price, and 20 are for specific goals according to the PPPFA 2000 Act no. and SCM Regulation 2022. The minimum threshold for functionality is 70 points and any bid that obtains points below 70 points will be disqualified.
Technical Specifications
Source: BID NO 01 2026 2027 INSTALLATION OF COUNCIL CHAMBER AUDIO CONFERENCE SYSTEM.pdf (TENDER)The tender is for the installation of a council chamber audio conference system. Only service providers registered with Central Supplier Database (CSD) will be considered.
Methodology
Source: BID NO 01 2026 2027 INSTALLATION OF COUNCIL CHAMBER AUDIO CONFERENCE SYSTEM.pdf (TENDER)The bidder must provide a detailed work plan with time frames and clearly explain how the project will be implemented and will commence work within seven days of appointment.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: BID NO 01 2026 2027 INSTALLATION OF COUNCIL CHAMBER AUDIO CONFERENCE SYSTEM.pdf (TENDER)The bidder must have at least 5 years’ experience or more on the product offered to score 40 points for expertise.
Pricing Schedule
Source: BID NO 01 2026 2027 INSTALLATION OF COUNCIL CHAMBER AUDIO CONFERENCE SYSTEM.pdf (TENDER)The bidder must provide a pricing schedule and a bank rating certified by their banker, to the effect that they will be able to successfully complete the contract at the bided amount within the specified time for completion.
Financial Requirements
Source: BID NO 01 2026 2027 INSTALLATION OF COUNCIL CHAMBER AUDIO CONFERENCE SYSTEM.pdf (TENDER)The successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written contract form (MBD7). Bidders must provide a bank rating certified by their banker, to the effect that they will be able to successfully complete the contract at the bided amount within the specified time for completion.
Compliance Requirements
Source: BID NO 01 2026 2027 INSTALLATION OF COUNCIL CHAMBER AUDIO CONFERENCE SYSTEM.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must complete and sign all returnable forms: MBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD 5 (Declaration for procurement above R10 million), MBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), MBD 8 (Past SCM Practices), MBD 9 (Independent Bid Determination), Certificate of Authority for Signatory, Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire, Record of Addenda, Schedule of Previous Similar Works, Bidder’s Financial Standing (bank rating), and Pricing Schedule. Foreign suppliers must complete Part B:3 questionnaire.
Contractual Terms
Source: BID NO 01 2026 2027 INSTALLATION OF COUNCIL CHAMBER AUDIO CONFERENCE SYSTEM.pdf (TENDER)The contract arising from the invitation to tender shall be interpreted and construed in English. The employer will not compensate the tenderer for any costs incurred in attending interviews or making any submissions in the office of the employer.
Requirements
Source: BID NO 01 2026 2027 INSTALLATION OF COUNCIL CHAMBER AUDIO CONFERENCE SYSTEM.pdf (TENDER)Only service providers registered with Central Supplier Database (CSD) will be considered. The successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written contract form (MBD7).
Section
Source: BID NO 01 2026 2027 INSTALLATION OF COUNCIL CHAMBER AUDIO CONFERENCE SYSTEM.pdf (TENDER)Bidding procedure enquiries may be directed to: Mr. T.E. Khoza ([email protected]), Technical information may be directed to: Mr Z Mpontshane ([email protected])
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)
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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Organization
Ulundi Local MunicipalityContact Person
Mr Z Mpontshane
Phone
035-874-5100
[email protected]
Address
BA 131 CORNER PRINCESS MAGOGO AND KING ZWELITHINI STREET - ULUNDI - ULUNDI - 3838
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
24 Aug 2026
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