Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
1 Nel Street Mbombela Civic Centre - Sonheuwel - Mbombela - 1200
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
15 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-170503
The city of mbombela is inviting bids for a contract to provide services or goods within the city region, with the successful bidder required to sign a written contract (mbd7). The tender uses the 80/20 preference point system, with price accounting for 80 points and b-bbee status for the remaining 20 points, and requires bidders to be registered on the central supplier database (csd) with a full csd report. Bids must be submitted on official forms, include certified copies of all required documents (not older than three months), and be placed in the tender box at the mbombela civic centre by the closing date, with functionality evaluation required for complex projects. The most consequential consideration is that failure to submit all required documents, including certified copies of qualifications and ids for key personnel, will result in immediate disqualification.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 23 September 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Request for Quotation
1 Nel Street Mbombela Civic Centre - Sonheuwel - Mbombela - 1200
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Evaluation Criteria
15 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
23 Sept
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
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.
COM117-2026 APPOINTMENT OF A CATERING SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE CHIEF WHIP'S OUTREACH PROGRAMME AT EASTERN REGION.pdf
Mbombela Local Municipality seeks a service provider for catering (650 meals), stage and sound system (PA system 5000-8000W, podium, live band), audio-visual (2 HD cameras, monitors, operators), and transport services (19 schools, 70-30 learners each) for an outreach programme (Exam Prayer) at uMpopoli Community Hall in the Eastern Region. The contract is once-off, to be completed on a date communicated post-award. The bid uses the 80/20 preference point system (price 80, specific goals 20) with preference for local service providers residing in the Eastern Region.
COM117-2026 APPOINTMENT OF A CATERING SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE CHIEF WHIP'S OUTREACH PROGRAMME AT EASTERN REGION - Advert.pdf
The City of Mbombela invites experienced service providers to submit bids for the provision of catering, stage and sound system, audio-visual, and transport services for the Office of the Chief Whip Outreach Programme (Class of 2026 Exam Prayer) to be held at uMpopoli Community Hall within the Eastern Region of the City. The contract will be awarded under the 80/20 preferential procurement system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific targeted goals.
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R 1 831 173
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Preferential Point System
Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2022 regulations apply. Points allocated for price and B-BBEE status.
Minimum Threshold
Bidders must be registered on CSD (full report required).
Other Criteria
Bidders must not engage in fraudulent activities or forge documents. Bidders must provide a copy of the company registration certificate.
Financial Requirements
Source: COM117-2026 APPOINTMENT OF A CATERING SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE CHIEF WHIP'S OUTREACH PROGRAMME AT EASTERN REGION - Advert.pdf (TENDER){
"taxClearance": "Valid tax clearance (CSD full report) required.",
"municipalClearance": "Up-to-date municipal rates and taxes clearance from relevant local authority for company and all active directors.",
"companyRegistration": "Copy of company registration certificate required."
}
Evaluation Criteria
Source: COM117-2026 APPOINTMENT OF A CATERING SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE CHIEF WHIP'S OUTREACH PROGRAMME AT EASTERN REGION.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation Method
Two-stage evaluation: functionality (if applicable) and price. Functionality will not be compulsory for all projects, but for complex projects, bidders must submit portfolio of evidence. Price will be evaluated based on the total bid price, which must be inclusive of VAT and in South African currency.
Minimum Thresholds
Functionality will be evaluated for complex projects. Bidders must meet the minimum threshold for functionality to qualify for further evaluation. The specific threshold is not stated in the document.
Weightings
Evaluation Criteria Description
The bid will be evaluated in two stages: functionality (if applicable) and price. For functionality, bidders must submit portfolio of evidence for complex projects. Price will be evaluated based on the total bid price, which must be inclusive of VAT and in South African currency. Preference points will be awarded for B-BBEE status.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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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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These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 54 of 1972
Relevant to food safety, catering, canteens, food handling and nutrition-programme procurement.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve food supply, catering, canteens, nutrition programmes, or food handling.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve food supply, catering, canteens, nutrition programmes, or food handling.
Act 40 of 2000
Relevant where meat products, meat handling or abattoir certification may apply.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve food supply, catering, canteens, nutrition programmes, or food handling.
Address
1 Nel Street Mbombela Civic Centre - Sonheuwel - Mbombela - 1200
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
22 Sept 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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