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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
12 Hertzog Boulevard - Concourse level,2nd Floor,Civic Centre. - Cape Town - 8001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
11 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-170027
The city of cape town (cct) invites tenders for tree management and maintenance services under tender NO. 68S/2026/27. the cct intends to appoint eight tenderers per district, with one winner and one alternative tenderer per district. Each tenderer may be awarded a maximum of one district as winner and one district as alternative. Tenderers must be registered on the national treasury central supplier database (csd) and, if required, on the cct supplier database. Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed format, with all returnable documents completed and signed, and must comply with all specifications. The tender uses a two-envelope system where applicable. Functionality will be evaluated based on experience in tree management and maintenance services, with a minimum qualifying score of 60 out of 100. The contract will be awarded to the tenderer scoring the highest number of adjudication points, subject to responsiveness and other conditions.
Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) and, if required, on the CCT Supplier Database.
Bidders must submit a completed Declaration of Interest for State Employees, a Declaration of Conflict of Interest and Past SCM Practices, and an Authorisation for Deduction of Outstanding Amounts Owed to the CCT.
Bidders must achieve a minimum functionality score of 60 out of 100, based on experience criteria: years of experience (50 points) and value of projects (50 points).
For experience, bidders must provide proof of work: purchase orders and accompanying invoices for projects, with points awarded per project value (e.g., R50,001–R75,000 = 5 points per project, up to 50 points; R75,001–R100,000 = 5 points per project, up to 40 points).
Bidders must submit letters of reference clearly indicating scope of works, commencement and end dates, and value of each project, for work done in the last 12 years.
Each tenderer may be awarded a maximum of one district as 'the winner' and one district as 'the alternative tenderer'.
Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed format, with the entire tender document returned, signed by a duly authorised person, and all returnable documents completed.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 14 October 2026 - 10:00
Venue
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12 Hertzog Boulevard - Concourse level,2nd Floor,Civic Centre. - Cape Town - 8001
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Description
Source: 68S-2026-27 - Final tender document.pdf (TENDER)11 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
14 Oct
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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Tender NO: 68S/2026/27 tender description: tree management and maintenance services for the city of cape town contract period: 60 months from the commencement date of the contract
Important Dates
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Briefing Session
Source: 68S-2026-27 - Final tender document.pdf (TENDER)SITE VISIT/CLARIFICATION MEETING: Time: 12:00 on Date: 05 October 2026 (Compulsory Briefing Session)
Contact Information
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Submission Guidelines
Source: 68S-2026-27 - Final tender document.pdf (TENDER)Returnable Documents: Schedule F.5: Declaration of Interest – State Employees (MBD 4 amended) ............................................................... 110, Schedule F.7: Declaration of Tenderer’s Past Supply Chain Management Practices (MBD 8) ..................................... 113, 2.2.19.2 Evidence of tax compliance, regard, it is the responsibility of the Tenderer to submit evidence in the form of a valid Tax Compliance, Each party to a Consortium/Joint Venture shall submit a separate Tax Compliance Status Pin., Before making an award the CCT must verify the bidder’s tax compliance status. Where the, arrangement to meet their outstanding tax obligations. The proof of tax compliance submitted by the, bidder must be verified by the CCT via CSD or e-Filing. The CCT should reject a bid submitted by the, bidder if such bidder fails to provide proof of tax compliance wit
Returnable Documents
Source: 68S-2026-27 - Final tender document.pdf (TENDER)Schedule F.2: Certificate of Authority for Partnerships/ Joint Ventures/ Consortiums; Schedule F.3: Declaration for Procurement above R10 million; Schedule F.4: Preference Points Claim Form In Terms Of the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022; Schedule F.5: Declaration of Interest – State Employees (MBD 4 amended); Schedule F.7: Declaration of Tenderer’s Past Supply Chain Management Practices (MBD 8); Schedule F.9: Certificate of Independent Tender Determination; Schedule F.10: Proposed Deviations and Qualifications by Tenderer; Schedule F.13.1(a)-(c): Years of experience in Tree Management and Maintenance Services; Schedule F.13.2(a)-(c): Value of projects in Tree Management and Maintenance Services
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 68S-2026-27 - Final tender document.pdf (TENDER)Unable to extract eligibility criteria
Technical Specifications
Source: 68S-2026-27 - Final tender document.pdf (TENDER)Supply chain management
SCM - 542 Approved by Branch Manager: February 2024 Version: 10
Tender NO: 68S/2026/27
Tender description: tree management and maintenance
Quality Management
Source: 68S-2026-27 - Final tender document.pdfincluding the costs of any testing necessary to demonstrate that aspects of the offer comply with
requirements.
2.2.3 Check documents
regard.
2.2.17.3 Tenderers shall be required to undertake to fully cooperate with the CCT’s external service provider
appointed to perform a due diligence review and risk assessment upon receipt of such written instruction
from the CCT.
2.2.18 Samples, Inspections, tests and analysis
subsequent contract. Bidders are to note that samples are requested for testing purposes therefore
samples submitted to the CCT may not in all instances be returned in the same state of supply and in
other instances may not be returned at all. Unsuccessful bidders will be advised by the Project Manager
or dedicated CCT Official to collect their samples, save in the aforementioned instances where the
samples would not be returned.
2.2.19 Certificates
Pricing Schedule
Source: 68S-2026-27 - Final tender document.pdfby the tenderer / supplier, its employees, agents or advisors, shall not be regarded as binding on the CCT, unless
communicated to the CCT in writing by the suppliers / tenderers, or their duly authorised representatives.
2.1.4 The CCT’s right to accept or reject any tender offer
Tender NO: 68S/2026/27
2.1.4.1 The CCT may accept or reject any tender offer and may cancel the corresponding tender process or
reject all tender offers at any time before the formation of a contract. The CCT may, prior to the award of
the tender, cancel a tender if:
(a) due to changed circumstances, there is no longer a need for the services, works or goods requested; or
(b) funds are no longer available to cover the total envisaged expenditure; or
(c) no acceptable tenders are received;
(d) there is a material irregularity in the tender process; or
(e) the Parties are unable to negotiate market related pricing.
(CSD) as a service provider. Tenderers must register as such upon being requested to do so in writing
and within the period contained in such a request, failing which no orders can be raised or payments
processed from the resulting contract. In the case of Joint Venture partnerships this requirement will apply
individually to each party of the Joint Venture.
Tenderers who wish to register on the National Treasury Web Based Central Supplier Database (CSD)
may do so via the web address https://secure.csd.gov.za.
It is each tenderer’s responsibility to keep all the information on the National Treasury Web Based Central
Supplier Database (CSD) updated.
2.2 Tenderer’s obligations
2.2.1 Eligibility Criteria
2.2.1.1 Tenderers are obligated to submit a tender offer that complies in all aspects to the conditions as
detailed in this tender document and the Conditions of Tender. An ‘aacceptable tender must
"COMPLY IN ALL” aspects with the tender, Conditions of Tender, all Specifications (i.e., item C.5
below, hereinafter the “Specifications”), pricing instructions herein and the Contract including its
conditions.
2.2.1.1.1 Submit a tender offer
least one week before the closing time stated in the General Tender Information (i.e., in item T.1 above),
where possible.
2.2.9 Pricing the tender offer
2.2.9.1 The tenderer shall comply with all pricing instructions as stated on the Price Schedule.
2.2.10 Alterations to documents
a) Inspected the Specifications and read and fully understood the Conditions of Contract.
b) Read and fully understood the whole text of the Specifications and Price Schedule and thoroughly
acquainted himself with the nature of the goods or services proposed and generally of all matters
which may influence the Contract.
c) visited the site(s) where delivery of the proposed goods will take place, carefully examined
existing conditions, the means of access to the site(s), the conditions under which the delivery is
to be made, and acquainted himself with any limitations or restrictions that may be imposed by
the Municipal or other Authorities in regard to access and transport of materials, plant and
equipment to and from the site(s) and made the necessary provisions for any additional costs
involved thereby.
d) requested the CCT to clarify the actual requirements of anything in the Specifications and Price
withdrawal of any material deviation or qualification.
The CCT reserves the right to accept a tender offer which does not, in the CCT’s opinion, materially and/or
substantially deviate from the terms, conditions, and specifications of the tender documents.
2.3.8 Arithmetical errors, omissions and discrepancies
2.3.8.1 Check the responsive tenders for:
a) The gross misplacement of the decimal point in any unit rate;
b) Omissions made in completing the Price Schedule; or
c) Arithmetic errors in:
i) line item totals resulting from the product of a unit rate and a quantity in the Price Schedule;
or
ii) The summation of the prices; or
iii) Calculation of individual rates.
2.3.8.2 The CCT must correct the arithmetical errors in the following manner:
a) Where there is a discrepancy between the amounts in words and amounts in figures, the amount
in words shall govern.
b) If pricing schedules apply and there is an error in the line item total resulting from the product of
the unit rate and the quantity, the line item total shall govern and the rate shall be corrected.
total as tendered shall govern, and the unit rate shall be corrected.
c) Where there is an error in the total of the prices either as a result of other corrections required by
this checking process or in the tenderer's addition of prices, the total of the prices shall govern
and the tenderer will be asked to revise selected item prices (and their rates if Price Schedules
apply) to achieve the tendered total of the prices.
arithmetical error in the manner described above.
2.3.8.3 In the event of tendered rates or lump sums being declared by the CCT to be unacceptable to it because
they are not priced, either excessively low or high, or not in proper balance with other rates or lump sums,
the tenderer may be required to produce evidence and advance arguments in support of the tendered
rates or lump sums objected to. If, after submission of such evidence and any further evidence requested,
the CCT is still not satisfied with the tendered rates or lump sums objected to, it may request the tenderer
to amend these rates and lump sums along the lines indicated by it.
2.3.10.3 Scoring of tenders (price and preference)
[2.3.10.3.1 Points for price will be allocated in accordance with the formula set out in this clause based on the
tender sum / amount as set out in the Price Schedule (Section 7).]
2.3.10.3.2 Points for preference will be allocated in accordance with the provisions of Preference Schedule
and the table in this clause.
2.3.10.3.3 The terms and conditions of Preference Schedule as it relates to preference shall apply in all
respects to the tender evaluation process and any subsequent contract.
Tender NO: 68S/2026/27
2.3.10.3.4 Applicable formula:
The 90/10 price/preference points system will be applied to the evaluation of responsive tenders over a
Rand value of R50’000’000 (all applicable taxes included), whereby the order(s) will be placed with the
tenderer(s) scoring the highest total number of adjudication points.
and has accepted all the Conditions of Tender;
Cct;
and rate(s) offered cover all the goods and/or services specified in the tender documents; that the
price(s) and rate(s) cover all its obligations and accepts that any mistakes regarding price(s), rate(s)
and calculations will be at its own risk;
document to the CCT in accordance with the:
4.1 terms and conditions stipulated in this tender document;
4.2 specifications stipulated in this tender document; and
4.3 at the prices as set out in the Price Schedule.
devolving on it in terms of the Contract.
Signed at _______________ (place) on the _____ (day) of__________________ (month and year)
For and on behalf of the Supplier Witness 1 Signature
(Duly Authorised) Name and Surname:
Compliance Requirements
Source: 68S-2026-27 - Final tender document.pdf (TENDER)tax compliance with SARS
tax compliance
Tax Compliance Status PIN number on the Details of Tenderer pages of the tender submission
Tax Compliance Status Pin
tax compliance status
tax compliance submitted by the
tax compliance within the timeframe stated herein
tax compliance status with SARS
Central Supplier Database (CSD) Registration
Central Supplier Database
Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Central Supplier Database (CSD) updated
Central Supplier Database registration number (See
joint venture agreements), preferencing
Tenderers who wish to register on the National Treasury Web Based Central Supplier Database (CSD)
may do so via the web address https://secure.csd.gov.za.
Supplier Database (CSD) updated.
d) A completed Declaration of Interest – State Employees to be provided and which does not
2.3.6 Grounds for rejection and disqualification
documents without material deviation or qualification. A material deviation or qualification is one which, in
withdrawal of any material deviation or qualification.
2.2.19.2 Evidence of tax compliance
regard, it is the responsibility of the Tenderer to submit evidence in the form of a valid Tax Compliance
Each party to a Consortium/Joint Venture shall submit a separate Tax Compliance Status Pin.
Before making an award the CCT must verify the bidder’s tax compliance status. Where the
Schedule F.5: Declaration of Interest – State Employees (MBD 4 amended) ............................................................... 110
Schedule F.7: Declaration of Tenderer’s Past Supply Chain Management Practices (MBD 8) ..................................... 113
idder’s tax compliance status. Where the
arrangement to meet their outstanding tax obligations. The proof of tax compliance submitted by the
bidder must be verified by the CCT via CSD or e-Filing. The CCT should reject a bid submitted by the
B-BBEE Details: the CCT for the duration of any
subsequent contract. Bidders are to note that samples are requested for testing purposes therefore
samples submitted to the CCT may not in all instances be returned in the same state of supply and in
other instances may not be returned at all. Unsuccessful bidders will be advised by the Project Manager
or dedicated CCT Official to collect their samples, save in the aforementioned instances where the
samples would not be returned.
2.2.19 Certificates
The tenderer must provide the CCT with all certificates as stated below:
2.2.19.1. Preference Points for Specific Goals
In order to qualify for preference points for Specific Goals, it is the responsibility of the tenderer to submit
sufficient, relevant and verifiable documentary proof in support of any claim for preference points.
Failure to submit adequate and verifiable evidence may result in the non-awarding of preference points
claimed.
Tenderers are further referred to the Preference Schedule for the detailed methodology, scoring criteria,
and conditions applicable to the allocation of preference points for Specific Goals.
2.2.19.2 Evidence of tax compliance
Tenderers shall be registered with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and their tax affairs must
be in order and they must be tax compliant subject to the requirements of clause 2.2.1.1.2.h. In this
regard, it is the responsibility of the Tenderer to submit evidence in the form of a valid Tax Compliance
Status PIN issued by SARS to the CCT at the Supplier Management Unit located within the Supplier
Management / Registration Office, 2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard,
Cape Town (Tel 021 400 9242/3/4/5), or included with this tender. The tenderer must record its Tax
Complian
Health & Safety
Source: 68S-2026-27 - Final tender document.pdfVia hand delivery at: 20th Floor, Tower Block, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town 8001
Tender NO: 68S/2026/27
Via post at: Private Bag X918, Cape Town, 8000
Via email at: [email protected]
2.1.6.5 All requests referring to clause 2.1.6.3 must be submitted in writing to:
The City Manager - C/o the Manager: Access to Information Unit, Legal Service Department, Office of
the City Manager
Via hand delivery at: 20th Floor, Tower Block, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town 8001
Via post at: Private Bag X918, Cape Town, 8000
Via email at: [email protected]
2.1.6.6 The minimum standards regarding accessing and 'processing' of any personal information
belonging to another in terms of Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).
For purposes of this clause 2.1.6.6, the contract and these Conditions of Tender, the terms “data subject”,
“Personal Information” and “Processing” shall have the meaning as set out in section 1 of POPIA, and
“Process” shall have the corresponding meaning.
Processing of the latter Personal Information by the CCT’s due diligence assurance provider, professional
advisors and the Appeal Authority as applicable. The CCT’s justification for the processing of such
aforesaid Personal Information is based on section 11(1)(b) of POPIA, i.e., in terms of which the CCT’s
Via hand delivery at: 20th Floor, Tower Block, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town 8001
Via post at: Private Bag X9181, Cape Town, 8000
Via email at: [email protected].
2.1.6.7 Compliance to the CCTs Appeals Policy.
In terms of the CCT’s Appeals Policy, a fixed upfront administration fee will be charged. In addition, a
surcharge may be imposed for vexatious and frivolous or otherwise manifestly inappropriate tender
related appeals.
The current approved administration fee is R300.00 and may be paid at any of the Municipal Offices or
at the Civic Centre in Cape Town using the GL Data Capture Receipt attached as
Annexure F.13: Appeal Application Form. Alternatively, via EFT into the CCT’s NEDBANK Account: CITY
OF CAPE TOWN and using Reference number: 198158966. You are required to send proof of payment
when lodging your appeal.
appeals will be calculated as 1⁄2 (Administrative cost of the tender appeal) + 0.25 %( Appellant’s tender
price).
Should the payment of the administration fee of R300.00 or the surcharge not be received, such fee or
surcharge will be added as a Sundry Tariff to the bidder’s municipal account.
may be regarded by the CCT as non-responsive.
2.2.14 Closing time
2.2.14.1 The tenderer shall ensure that the CCT receives the tender offer, together with all applicable documents
specified herein, at the address specified in the General Tender Information herein prior to the closing
time stated on the front page of the tender document.
2.2.14.2 If the CCT extends the closing time stated on the front page of the tender document for any reason, the
requirements of these Conditions of Tender apply equally to the extended deadline.
2.2.14.3 The CCT shall not consider tenders that are received after the closing date and time for such a tender
(late tenders).
2.2.15 Tender offer validity and withdrawal of tenders
2.2.15.1 The tenderer shall warrant that the tender offer(s) remains valid, irrevocable and open for acceptance by
the CCT at any time for a period of 120 days after the closing date stated on the front page of the tender
document.
Tender NO: 68S/2026/27
2.2.15.2 Notwithstanding the period stated in clause 2.2.15.1 above, bids shall remain valid for acceptance for a
period of twelve (12) months after the expiry of the original validity period, unless the CCT is notified in
writing of anything to the contrary by the bidder. The validity of bids may be further extended by a period
of not more than six months subject to mutual agreement by the parties, administrative processes and
upon approval by the City Manager, unless the required extension is as a result of an appeal process or
court ruling.
required to register for a tax compliance status with SARS.
2.2.20 Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act,
or services all in accordance with the Act, Regulations and Health and Safety Specification.
2.2.21 Claims arising from submission of tender
tender offers and instantly disqualify a tenderer (and his tender offer) if it is established that he engaged
in corrupt or fraudulent practices.
Tender NO: 68S/2026/27
2.3.7 Test for responsiveness
2.3.7.1 Appoint a Bid Evaluation Committee and determine after opening whether each tender offer properly
received:
a) complies with the requirements of these Conditions of Tender,
b) has been properly and fully completed and signed, and
c) is responsive to the other requirements of the tender documents.
2.3.7.2 A responsive tender is one that conforms to all the terms, conditions, and specifications of the tender
documents without material deviation or qualification. A material deviation or qualification is one which, in
the CCT's opinion, would:
a) Detrimentally affect the scope, quality, or performance of the goods, services or supply identified
in the Specifications,
b) Significantly change the CCT's or the tenderer's risks and responsibilities under the contract, or
c) affect the competitive position of other tenderers presenting responsive tenders, if it were to be
rectified.
Table B1: Awards above R750 000 and up to R50 mil (VAT Inclusive)
Points (80/20)
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of the CCT that he/she has the resources and skills required.
2.3.11 Negotiations with preferred tenderers
A metropolitan municipality, established in terms of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act,
read with the Province of the Western Cape: Provincial Gazette 5588 dated 22 September
2000, as amended (“the Purchaser”) herein represented by
Contractual Terms
Source: 68S-2026-27 - Final tender document.pdfThe tender ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
T.1 General tender information .................................................................................................................................. 3
T.2 Conditions of tender ................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.1 General ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Tenderer’s obligations ................................................................................................................................................ 8
2.3 The CCT’s undertakings ............................................................................................................................................ 16
The contract ............................................................................................................................................................... 25
C.1 Details of tenderer/supplier ................................................................................................................................. 26
C.2 Form of offer and acceptance ............................................................................................................................. 27
C.2.1 Offer (to be completed by the tenderer as part of tender submission) ....................................................................... 27
C.2.2 Acceptance (to be completed by the cct) .................................................................................................................... 28
C.2.3 Schedule of deviations (to be completed by the cct upon acceptance)........................................................................ 29
C.2.4 Confirmation of receipt (to be completed by supplier upon acceptance) ..................................................................... 30
C.3 Occupational health and safety agreement .................................................................................................... 31
C.4 Price schedule ........................................................................................................................................................... 32
C.5 Specification(s) ..................................................................................................................................................... 4040
C.6 Special conditions of contract .......................................................................................................................... 655
C.8 Annexures .................................................................................................................................................................. 85
Annexure a – pro forma insurance broker’s warranty ..................................................................................................... 855
Annexure b – monthly project labour report ........................................................................ERROR! Bookmark not defined.6
Annexure c - pro forma performance security/ guarantee ............................................................................................... 888
Annexure d - pro forma advance payment guarantee ......................................................................................................... 90
Annexure f - tender returnable documents ........................................................................................................................ 92
Schedule F.1: Contract Price Adjustment ....................................................................................................................... 93
Schedule F.2: Certificate of Authority for Partnerships/ Joint Ventures/ Consortiums .................................................. 96
Schedule F.3: Declaration for Procurement above R10 million ...................................................................................... 97
Schedule F.4: Preference Points Claim Form In Terms Of the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022 .................. 98
Table b1: awards above r750 000 and up to r50 mil (VAT inclusive) ......................................................................................... 101
Table b2: awards above r50 mil (VAT inclusive) ...................................................................................................................... 102
Schedule F.5: Declaration of Interest – State Employees (MBD 4 amended) ............................................................... 110
Schedule F.6: Conflict of Interest Declaration .............................................................................................................. 112
Schedule F.7: Declaration of Tenderer’s Past Supply Chain Management Practices (MBD 8) ..................................... 113
Schedule F.8: Authorisation for the Deduction of Outstanding Amounts Owed to the CCT ......................................... 115
Schedule F.9: Certificate of Independent Tender Determination ................................................................................. 116
Schedule F.10: Proposed Deviations and Qualifications by Tenderer ........................................................................... 117
Schedule F.11: List of Other Documents Attached by Tenderer ................................................................................... 118
Schedule F.12: Record of Addenda to Tender Documents ............................................................................................ 119
Schedule F.13: Information to Be Provided with the Tender ........................................................................................ 120
Schedule F.13.1(a): Years of experience in Tree Management and Maintenance Services ......................................... 121
Schedule F.13.1 (b): Years of experience in Tree Management and Maintenance Services ......................................... 122
Schedule F.13.1 (c): Years of experience in Tree Management and Maintenance Services ......................................... 123
Schedule F.13.2 (a): Value of projects in Tree Management and Maintenance Services ............................................. 124
Schedule F.13.2 (b): Value of projects in Tree Management and Maintenance Services ............................................. 125
Schedule F.13.2 (c): Value of projects in Tree Management and Maintenance Services ............................................. 126
Schedule F.14: Appeal Application ............................................................................................................................... 127
Tender NO: 68S/2026/27
2.1.5.3 Nomination of Standby Bidder
“Standby Bidder” means a bidder, identified by the CCT at the time of awarding a bid that will be
considered for award should the contract be terminated for any reason whatsoever. In the event that a
contract is terminated during the execution thereof, the CCT may consider the award of the contract, or
non-award, to the Standby Bidder in terms of the procedures included its SCM Policy, as amended from
time to time.
2.1.6 Objections, complaints, queries and disputes/ Appeals in terms of Section 62 of the Systems Act/
2.1.6.1 Disputes, objections, complaints and queries
In terms of Regulations 49 and 50 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, Municipal Supply Chain Management Regulations (Board Notice ):
a) Persons aggrieved by decisions or actions taken by the CCT in the implementation of its supply chain
management system, may lodge within 14 days of the decision or action, a written objection or complaint
or query or dispute against the decision or action.
2.1.6.2 Appeals
a) In terms of Section 62 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, a person whose rights
are affected by a decision taken by the CCT, may appeal against that decision by giving written notice of
the appeal and reasons to the City Manager within 21 days of the date of the notification of the decision.
b) An appeal must contain the following:
i. Must be in writing
ii. It must set out the reasons for the appeal
iii. It must state in which way the Appellant’s rights were affected by the decision;
iv. It must state the remedy sought; and
v. It must be accompanied with a copy of the notification advising the person of the decision
c) The relevant CCT appeal authority must consider the consider the appeal and may confirm, vary or
revoke the decision that has been appealed, but no such revocation of a decision may detract from any
rights that may have accrued as a result of the decision.
2.1.6.3 Right to approach the courts and rights in terms of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, and Promotion of Access to Information Act,
The sub- clauses above do not influence any affected person’s rights to approach the High Court at any
time or its rights in terms of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA) and Promotion of Access
to Information Act (PAIA).
2.1.6.4 All requests referring to sub clauses 2.1.6.1 and 2.1.6.2 must be submitted in writing to:
The City Manager - C/o the Manager: Legal Compliance Unit, Legal Services Department, Office of the
practises that renders the tender non-responsive based on the conditions contained thereon
(applicable schedules below to be completed);
f) A completed Certificate of Independent Bid Determination to be provided and which does not
indicate any non-compliance with the requirements of the schedule (applicable schedule below
to be completed);
g) The tenderer (including any of its representatives, directors or members), has not been restricted
in terms of abuse of the Supply Chain Management Policy,
h) The tenderer’s tax matters with SARS are in order, or the tenderer is a foreign supplier that is not
required to be registered for tax compliance with SARS;
i) The tenderer is not an advisor or consultant contracted with the CCT whose prior or current
obligations creates any conflict of interest or unfair advantage;
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j) The tenderer is not a person, advisor, corporate entity or a director of such corporate entity, who
is directly or indirectly involved or associated with the bid specification committee;
k) A completed Authorisation for the Deduction of Outstanding Amounts Owed to the CCT to
be provided and which does not indicate any details that renders the tender non-responsive
based on the conditions contained thereon (applicable schedules below to be completed);
l) The tenderer (including any of its representatives, directors or members), has not been found
guilty of contravening the Competition Act , as amended from time to time;
m) The tenderer (including any of its representatives, directors or members), has not been found
guilty on any other basis listed in the Supply Chain Management Policy.
2.2.1.1.3 Compulsory clarification meeting
be missing or duplicated, or the figures or writing is indistinct, or if the Price Schedule contains any obvious
errors, the tenderer must apply to the CCT at once to have the same rectified.
2.2.4 Confidentiality and copyright of documents
a) it shall be liable to the CCT for any additional expense incurred or losses suffered by the CCT in
having either to accept another tender or, if new tenders have to be invited, the additional
expenses incurred or losses suffered by the invitation of new tenders and the subsequent
acceptance of any other tender;
b) the CCT shall also have the right to recover such additional expenses or losses by set-off against
monies which may be due or become due to the tenderer under this or any other tender or
contract or against any guarantee or deposit that may have been furnished by the tenderer or on
its behalf for the due fulfilment of this or any other tender or contract. Pending the ascertainment
of the amount of such additional expenses or losses, the CCT shall be entitled to retain such
monies, guarantee or deposit as security for any such expenses or loss, without prejudice to the
CCT’s other rights and/or remedies available to it in accordance with any applicable laws.
2.2.16 Clarification of tender offer, or additional information, after submission
stated in the CCT’s written request may render the tender non-responsive.
2.2.17 Provide other material
2.2.17.1 Tenderer’s shall promptly provide, upon request by the CCT, any other material that has a bearing on
the tender offer, the tenderer’s commercial position (including joint venture agreements), preferencing
arrangements, or samples of materials, considered necessary by the CCT for the purpose of the
evaluation of the tender. Should the tenderer not provide the material, or a satisfactory reason as to why
it cannot be provided, by the time for submission stated in the CCT’s request, the CCT may regard the
tender offer as non-responsive.
2.2.17.2 The tenderer shall provide, on written request by the CCT, where the transaction value inclusive of VAT
exceeds R 10 million:
a) audited annual financial statement for the past 3 years, or for the period since establishment if
established during the past 3 years, if required by law to prepare annual financial statements for
auditing;
b) a certificate signed by the tenderer certifying that the tenderer has no undisputed commitments
for municipal services towards a municipality or other service provider in respect of which
payment is overdue for more than 30 days;
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c) particulars of any contracts awarded to the tenderer by an organ of state during the past five
years, including particulars of any material non-compliance or dispute concerning the execution
of such contract;
d) a statement indicating whether any portion of the goods or services are expected to be sourced
from outside the Republic, and, if so, what portion and whether any portion of payment from the
municipality or municipal entity is expected to be transferred out of the Republic.
to notify the CCT tender representative thereof that they are participating in the tender. The CCT accepts
no liability for any tender notices or addendums not reaching any bidders, who obtained documents
through any means other than described herein or who provided incorrect contact details to the CCT.”
2.3 The CCT’s undertakings
2.3.1 Respond to requests from the tenderer
2.3.1.1 Unless otherwise stated in the Conditions of Tender, the CCT shall respond to a request for clarification
received up to one week (where possible) before the tender closing time stated on the front page of the
tender document.
2.3.1.2 The CCT’s duly authorised representative for the purpose of this tender is stated on the General Tender
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2.3.10.1.2 For evaluation purposes only, the effects of the relevant contract price adjustment methods will be
considered in the determination of comparative prices as follows:
a) If the selected method is based on bidders supplying rates or percentages for outer years,
comparative prices would be determined over the entire contract period based on such rates or
percentages.
b) If the selected method is based on a formula, indices, coefficients, etc. that is the same for all bidders
during the contract period, comparative prices would be the prices as tendered for year one.
c) If the selected method is based on a formula, indices, coefficients, etc. that varies between bidders,
comparative prices would be determined over the entire contract period based on published indices
relevant during the 12 months prior to the closing date of tenders.
d) If the selected method includes an imported content requiring rate of exchange variation, comparative
prices would be determined based on the exchange rates tendered for the prices as tendered for year
one. The rand equivalent of the applicable currency 14 days prior to the closing date of tender will be
used (the CCT will check all quoted rates against those supplied by its own bank).
e) If the selected method is based on suppliers’ price lists, comparative prices would be the prices as
tendered for year one.
f) If the selected method is based on suppliers’ price lists and / or rate of exchange, comparative prices
would be determined as tendered for year one whilst taking into account the tendered percentage
subject to rate of exchange (see sub clause (d) for details on the calculation of the rate of exchange).
2.3.10.1.3 Where the scoring of functionality forms part of a bid process, each member of the Bid Evaluation
in the Tender Returnable Documents as well as any changes to the terms of the offer agreed by the tenderer and
the CCT during this process of offer and acceptance, are contained in the Schedule of Deviations attached to and
forming part of this Form of Offer and Acceptance. No amendments to or deviations from said documents are
valid unless contained in the Schedule of Deviations.
The Supplier shall within 2 (two) weeks after receiving a complete, copy of the Contract, including the Schedule
of Deviations (if any), contact the CCT to arrange the delivery of any securities, bonds, guarantees, proof of
insurance and any other documents to be provided in terms the Special Conditions of Contract. Failure to fulfil
any of these obligations in accordance with those terms shall constitute a repudiation / breach of the agreement.
Special Conditions
Source: 68S-2026-27 - Final tender document.pdf (TENDER)C.6 Special conditions of contract
Requirements
Source: 68S-2026-27 - Final tender document.pdf (TENDER)a) audited annual financial statement for the past 3 years, or for the period since establishment if [...] years, including particulars of any material non-compliance or dispute concerning the execution [...] d) a statement indicating whether any portion of the goods or services are expected to be sourced from outside the Republic, and, if so, what portion and whether any portion of payment from the [...] Each entity to a Consortium/Joint Venture bid shall submit separate certificates/statements in the above [...]
Section
Source: 68S-2026-27 - Final tender document.pdfFunctionality scoring: Years of experience (50 points) and Value of projects (50 points), total 100. Minimum qualifying score for functionality is 60 out of 100. The 80/20 preference point system will be applied to responsive tenders. Joint venture bids must include a statement describing exactly what aspects of the work each party will undertake. Reference letters must clearly indicate scope of works/services performed and commencement and end dates.
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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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