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
166 K E Masinga Road (Formerly Old Fort Road) - Durban - KZN - 4001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
31 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-167537
Ethekwini municipality invites tenders for a 36-month framework panel of contractors to provide sewer high-pressure jetting machines and services to the sanitation operations department on an as-and-when-required basis. Contractors will be placed on a rotational roster and called upon for sewer infrastructure maintenance. The single most consequential requirement is attendance at a compulsory clarification meeting on 15 september 2026 at 11:00 at pinetown civic hall; non-attendance disqualifies the bidder.
Compulsory clarification meeting: 15 September 2026 at 11:00, 60 Kings Road, Pinetown Civic Hall — attendance mandatory, non-attendance disqualifies.
Dual submission required: hard copy original to Tender Box, Municipal Building foyer, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban AND electronic upload via eThekwini JDE System (ESP Module); both by 02 October 2026 at 11h00; hard copy is ruling version.
CIDB registration: Grade 1 CE (Civil Engineering) or higher, valid at closing and before award.
Mandatory registrations verified via CSD at closing: National Treasury CSD (MAAA number), eThekwini Supplier Portal, eThekwini JDE System (access via [email protected] with director's ID).
Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN and valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit at closing (for 80/20 preference points).
Municipal rates and taxes: no undisputed arrears to any municipality; any repayment agreement must be formalised at tender closing (Declaration of Municipal Fees returnable form).
Audited Financial Statements required if tender value exceeds R10 million incl. VAT (submitted via MBD 5); list of contracts awarded in past 5 years with any material non-compliance or disputes (MBD 5).
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Date & Time
Friday, 02 October 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Pinetown Civic Hall, 60 Kings Road, Pinetown.
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
-A compulsory clarification meeting will be held at 11:00, on 2026-09-15, at the pinetown civic hall, 60 kings road, pinetown. -Emailed queries are to be submitted by 2026-09-17. emailed questions and answers will be consolidated and posted on etenders/municipal website by 2026-09-25. -1ce or higher -phumlani sikhosana (t) 031-311 4905
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166 K E Masinga Road (Formerly Old Fort Road) - Durban - KZN - 4001
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31 Aug
2026
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02 Oct
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)
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34374-5W Tender Document.pdf
Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality invites tenders to establish a panel of contractors for sewer high-pressure jetting services to be utilised by the Sanitation Operations Department on an as-and-when-required basis over a 36-month period. Contractors will be placed on a rotational roster and called upon to provide high-pressure jetting machines for sewer infrastructure maintenance.
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R 2 500 000
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Important Dates
Source: 34374-5W Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Compulsory Clarification Meeting: 15 September 2026 at 11:00 at 60 Kings Road, Pinetown Civic Hall. Attendance is mandatory; non-attendance disqualifies the bidder.
Clarification queries deadline: 17 September 2026 (email to [email protected]).
Consolidated Q&A publication: 25 September 2026 on eTenders, municipal website, and eThekwini Supplier Portal.
Tender closing (hard copy and electronic): 02 October 2026 at 11h00.
Contact Information
Source: 34374-5W Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Employer’s Agent’s Representative (technical/clarification queries): Phumlani Sikhosana, Tel: 031 311 4905, Email: [email protected].
JDE System / electronic submission support: Lindo Dlamini, Tel: 031 322 7133 / 031 322 7153, Email: [email protected].
Technical JDE queries: Kgopotso Maja, Tel: 031 322 3808, Email: [email protected].
Submission address (hard copy): Tender Box, foyer of Municipal Building, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban.
Electronic submission portal: https://rfq.durban.gov.za/jde/E1Menu.maf (JDE ESP Module).
Submission Guidelines
Source: 34374-5W Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: dual submission required — a hard copy original (plus any copies specified in the Tender Data) must be delivered to the Tender Box in the foyer of the Municipal Building, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban, AND an electronic submission must be uploaded via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module). The hard copy is the ruling version; a bid is invalid without it.
Closing: 02 October 2026 at 11h00 (both hard copy delivery and electronic upload must be completed by this time).
Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted):
Disqualification risks: late submission (proof of posting not accepted), missing or unsigned returnable forms, submission by any channel other than those stated, invalid or expired CIDB/B-BBEE/tax status at closing, municipal rates in arrears without formal agreement.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 34374-5W Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation system: 80/20 Price Preference Point System (PPPFA) as per eThekwini SCM Policy Section 52.
Stages:
Tender validity: 12 months after the original validity period stated in the Tender Data; municipality may request confirmation at any time during this period.
Joint ventures: each party must meet documentation requirements individually; formalised JV agreement or undertaking to formalise required.
Technical Specifications
Source: 34374-5W Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Creation of a framework contractor panel for sewer high-pressure jetting services to be utilised by the Sanitation Operations Department on an as-and-when-required basis over 36 months. Contractors on the panel will be placed on a rotational roster (alphabetically then numerically) and called upon to provide sewer high-pressure jetting machines for sewer infrastructure maintenance.
Contract period: 36 months from award.
CIDB eligibility: Grade 1 CE (Civil Engineering) or higher — must be valid at tender closing and before award.
Detailed project description, project specifications, and particular specifications are contained in Part C3 (Scope of Work) of the procurement document (pages 71 onwards). Locality plan in Part C4.
Financial Requirements
Source: 34374-5W Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Pricing format: Bill of Quantities (separate page numbering system, Part C2.2) with rates and prices fixed for the contract duration (not subject to adjustment except as provided in the Contract Data). VAT shown separately as an addition to the tendered total. All duties, taxes, and levies (except VAT) applicable 14 days before closing included in rates.
Payment terms: Payment certificates (with quantities summary) or invoices (with quantities summary) as indicated in the Contract Data; final payment certificate/invoice upon completion; completion certificate required.
Audited Financial Statements required if tender value exceeds R10 million (incl. VAT) — submitted via MBD 5.
No explicit performance bond, guarantee, or insurance amounts stated in extracted text; tenderer advised to seek qualified advice regarding insurance coverage (C.2.9).
Tender validity: 12 months after original validity period; municipality may request confirmation at any time.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 34374-5W Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory registrations and certifications (all verified via CSD at closing and before award):
Municipal rates and taxes: no undisputed arrears to any municipality; if arrears exist, a formal repayment agreement must be in place at tender closing (Declaration of Municipal Fees returnable form).
Audited Financial Statements if tender value > R10 million incl. VAT (MBD 5).
List of contracts awarded in past 5 years with any material non-compliance or disputes (MBD 5).
Joint ventures: each party submits separate tax pins; formalised JV agreement or undertaking to formalise (returnable form).
Tenderer must not be restricted from doing business with the employer.
Returnable forms (compressed):
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