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
169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297 - Umzimkhulu - Umzimkhulu - 3297
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
27 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-167092
Umzimkhulu local municipality invites bids for the supply and delivery of brush cutters and equipment under a 12-month contract. A compulsory briefing meeting is scheduled for 03 september 2026 at 11:30, and tenders must be deposited in the tender box by 12:00 on 18 september 2026. The 80/20 preference point system applies, with functionality considered and specific goals (rdp goals and promotion of local business) allocated 20 points.
Tenderers must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) and provide proof of registration or a CSD registration number.
Mandatory returnable forms: MBD4, MBD6.1, MBD8, and MBD9.
A Certificate of Authority to sign all tender documents must be provided on company letterhead, signed and dated by the Board of Directors.
Compulsory briefing meeting on 03/09/2026 at 11:30 at uMzimkhulu Municipality Makhosini Building Boardroom, 247 Mzimkhulu Mlonyana Street, uMzimkhulu 3297.
Tender documents must be purchased by 03 September 2026, 15 minutes before the briefing time; cost R150 per document (non-refundable).
Quotations must be on the company's letterhead with detailed specifications as per the scope of work.
Price validity must be 180 days.
Specific goals points require CIPC registration certificate or certified RSA ID copies of directors, and proof of business address (CSD report with utility bill or letter from Induna/Chief/Ward Councillor).
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Date & Time
Friday, 18 September 2026 - 12:00
Venue
uMzimkhulu Municipality Makhosini Building Boardroom,247 Mzimkhulu Mlonyana Street, uMzimkhulu 3297.
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Tender documents will be available on the municipal website (www.umzimkhululm.gov.za) And will also be available from the cashier at 169 main street, umzimkhulu, 3297 upon the non-refundable payment of r 150 per document or a bank guaranteed cheque made out to umzimkhulu municipality during working hours between 09:30am and 16:00pm from the 01st of september 2026; cut-off time for buying documents is the 03rd of september 2026, 15 minutes before the briefing time. Compulsory briefing meeting is scheduled to take place at umzimkhulu municipality makhosini building boardroom,247 mzimkhulu mlonyana street, umzimkhulu 3297.
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169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297 - Umzimkhulu - Umzimkhulu - 3297
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27 Aug
2026
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18 Sept
2026
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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.
27-08-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF BRUSH CUTTERS AND EQUIPMENT (12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdf
Umzimkhulu Local Municipality invites tenders for the supply and delivery of brush cutters and equipment under a 12-month contract. The procurement follows an 80/20 preference point system with functionality evaluation and specific goals for South African ownership and local presence in KwaZulu-Natal.
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Supply and delivery of brush cutters and equipment under a 12-month contract. Proposal number ULM-INFR 004/27. Briefing date 03/09/2026 at 11:30.
Important Dates
Source: 27-08-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF BRUSH CUTTERS AND EQUIPMENT (12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdf (TENDER)Compulsory briefing meeting: 03/09/2026 at 11:30 at uMzimkhulu Municipality Makhosini Building Boardroom, 247 Mzimkhulu Mlonyana Street, uMzimkhulu 3297. Closing date: 18 September 2026 at 12:00. Cut-off for buying tender documents: 03 September 2026, 15 minutes before the briefing time.
Briefing Session
Source: 27-08-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF BRUSH CUTTERS AND EQUIPMENT (12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdf (TENDER)Compulsory briefing meeting scheduled for 03/09/2026 at 11:30 at uMzimkhulu Municipality Makhosini Building Boardroom, 247 Mzimkhulu Mlonyana Street, uMzimkhulu 3297.
Contact Information
Source: 27-08-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF BRUSH CUTTERS AND EQUIPMENT (12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdf (TENDER)Technical enquiries: Mrs. M. N. Mzozo, Tel (039) 259 5063, Email [email protected]. SCM compliance enquiries: Mr. S. Ndawonde, Tel (039) 259 5089, Email [email protected]. Submission address: tender box at 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297 reception area.
Submission Guidelines
Source: 27-08-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF BRUSH CUTTERS AND EQUIPMENT (12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdf (TENDER)Tenders must be deposited in the tender box at 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297 reception area, not later than 12:00 on 18 September 2026. Telegraphic, telex, telephone, electronic, facsimile, and late tenders will not be accepted. Tenders may only be submitted on the tender documentation provided by the municipality. The municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest bidder. uMzimkhulu Municipality Supply Chain Management policy will apply. Tender documents are available on the municipal website (www.umzimkhululm.gov.za) or from the cashier at 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297 upon non-refundable payment of R150 per document or a bank guaranteed cheque made out to uMzimkhulu Municipality, during working hours 09:30 to 16:00 from 01 September 2026; cut-off for buying documents is 03 September 2026, 15 minutes before the briefing time. Returnable forms: MBD4, MBD6.1, MBD8, MBD9, CSD registration proof, and a Certificate of Authority to sign on company letterhead. Invalid or non-submission of these documents disqualifies the tenderer.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 27-08-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF BRUSH CUTTERS AND EQUIPMENT (12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdf (TENDER)80/20 Preference Point System applies. 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals. Functionality will be considered. Specific goals: RDP Goals - companies 100% owned by South African citizens get 10 points; 50% owned get 5 points; less than 50% owned get 2.5 points. Promotion of business - located within KZN province gets 10 points. Verification via CIPC registration certificate, detailed CSD report, or certified copy of RSA ID document of directors. Proof of address via CSD report and certified utility bill or rates statement, or original letter from Induna/Chief/Ward Councillor. Specific goals points will not be allocated if required documents are not submitted or are invalid.
Technical Specifications
Source: 27-08-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF BRUSH CUTTERS AND EQUIPMENT (12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdf (TENDER)Supply and delivery of brush cutters and equipment under a 12-month contract. Tenderers must quote as per specification, with the quotation on the company's letterhead and a detailed specification as required in the scope of work. No further technical details are provided in the document.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: 27-08-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF BRUSH CUTTERS AND EQUIPMENT (12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdfuMzimkhulu Municipality invites reputable and experienced service providers to respond. No specific experience or qualification requirements are stated beyond this.
Pricing Schedule
Source: 27-08-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF BRUSH CUTTERS AND EQUIPMENT (12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdfNo pricing schedule details are provided in the document. Tenderers must quote as per specification on company letterhead.
Financial Requirements
Source: 27-08-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF BRUSH CUTTERS AND EQUIPMENT (12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdf (TENDER)Tender documents cost R150 per document, non-refundable, payable in cash or bank guaranteed cheque made out to uMzimkhulu Municipality. Price validity: 180 days. No other financial requirements are stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 27-08-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF BRUSH CUTTERS AND EQUIPMENT (12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdf (TENDER)CSD registration: Tenderer must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) and attach proof of registration or provide CSD registration number. MBD4, MBD6.1, MBD8, MBD9 must be submitted. Certificate of Authority to sign all documents must be provided by the Board of Directors, on company letterhead, signed and dated. CIPC registration certificate required for RDP goals points. Specific goals verification via CSD portal.
Contractual Terms
Source: 27-08-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF BRUSH CUTTERS AND EQUIPMENT (12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdfThe contract is for 12 months. Tender documents are available on the municipal website or from the cashier at 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297 upon payment of R150 per document. The municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest bidder. uMzimkhulu Municipality Supply Chain Management policy will apply.
Section
Source: 27-08-2026 - TENDER ADVERT - SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF BRUSH CUTTERS AND EQUIPMENT (12 MONTHS CONTRACT).pdf80/20 Preference Point System applies. 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals. Functionality will be considered. Specific goals: RDP goals (ownership) and promotion of business (KZN location). Verification via CIPC registration, CSD report, or certified RSA ID document. Proof of address via CSD report and utility bill or letter from Induna/Chief/Ward Councillor.
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