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
CNR DE WET AND SMUT STREET - KOSTER - KOSTER - 0348
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
06 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-173114
The department requires the lease and operation of a fully equipped grade a swartruggens municipal vehicle testing station for 36 months, including statutory compliance, roadworthiness testing, revenue management, asset maintenance and staffing. Bidders must achieve at least 70/100 on functionality to proceed to price evaluation under an 80/20 preference system and propose a revenue‑share percentage of gross testing fees. The most consequential consideration is meeting the functionality threshold while submitting a compliant revenue‑share offer and all mandatory returnable documents.
Closing: Bids must be deposited in the bid box at Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality, corner Smuts and De Wet Street, Koster, by 23 October 2026 at 10:00; late, faxed, emailed or telephonic submissions are not accepted.
Returnable documents: Submit completed MBD 1, MBD 2 (original SARS tax clearance), MBD 3.1, MBD 4, MBD 6.1, MBD 7.1, MBD 8, MBD 9, company registration certificate, valid B-BBEE certificate, CSD full report, board resolution/authority for signatory, proof of three traceable references for similar projects, and updated three-month rates and taxes record (or lease agreement/tribal authority letter/payment proof).
Functionality threshold: Achieve a minimum of 70 points out of 100 on functionality (experience, operational plan, key personnel, financial ability) to be eligible for price evaluation under the 80/20 preference system.
B-BBEE and equity points: Claim up to 20 equity points (4 each for women, disabled, locality, youth ownership and B-BBEE level 1‑4) with a valid B-BBEE certificate from an accredited agency.
Revenue‑share offer: Propose a percentage of gross monthly testing fees to be remitted to the municipality for heavy, light and motorcycle vehicle tests, guaranteeing the higher of the proposed share or a minimum base rental, with payment by the 7th of each month accompanied by an auditor’s certificate.
Bid document cost and availability: Obtain tender documents from 6 October 2026 (07:30‑15:00, Mon‑Fri) at the municipal cashier for a non‑refundable R750 deposit per set, or download free from the E‑Tender portal; all bids must be on official MBD forms in black ink only.
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Date & Time
Friday, 23 October 2026 - 12:00
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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.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OF LEASE AND OPERATION OF SWARTRUGGENS MUNICIPAL VEHICLE TESTING STATION FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS..pdf
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Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality seeks a service provider to lease and operate the Swartruggens Municipal Vehicle Testing Station for 36 months. The Grade A facility has been non-operational for over ten years and requires equipment calibration and replacement. The Community Services and Public Safety department will oversee implementation. The operator must manage all operational, administrative, statutory, and maintenance functions, including roadworthiness testing for all vehicle classes, revenue collection, asset upkeep, and staffing with qualified personnel.
Important Dates
Source: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OF LEASE AND OPERATION OF SWARTRUGGENS MUNICIPAL VEHICLE TESTING STATION FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS..pdf (RFP)Document availability: 6 October 2026 at 07:30–15:00 (Mondays to Fridays)
Closing date and time: 23 October 2026 at 10:00
Bid validity period: 120 days after closure
Advertisement period: 14 working days on notice board, website and E-tender portal
Compulsory briefing session: N/A (not applicable)
Contact Information
Source: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OF LEASE AND OPERATION OF SWARTRUGGENS MUNICIPAL VEHICLE TESTING STATION FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS..pdf (RFP)SCM enquiries
Technical enquiries
Submission address
Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality
Corner Smuts and De Wet Street
Koster
0348
Service delivery location
Swartruggens Municipal Vehicle Testing Station (Grade A, currently non-operational, equipment requires calibration and replacement)
Submission Guidelines
Source: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OF LEASE AND OPERATION OF SWARTRUGGENS MUNICIPAL VEHICLE TESTING STATION FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS..pdf (RFP)Submission method: physical bid box only
Document collection
Returnable forms and documents
Submission requirements
Returnable Documents
Source: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OF LEASE AND OPERATION OF SWARTRUGGENS MUNICIPAL VEHICLE TESTING STATION FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS..pdf (RFP)Required submissions
Evaluation Criteria
Source: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OF LEASE AND OPERATION OF SWARTRUGGENS MUNICIPAL VEHICLE TESTING STATION FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS..pdf (RFP)Evaluation system: 80/20 preference points (PPPFA, Government Gazette 47452, effective 16 January 2023)
Functionality criteria (100 points allocated; minimum 70/100 required to proceed to price evaluation)
Equity points breakdown (20 points total)
Minimum qualifying score: 70/100 on functionality
Technical Specifications
Source: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OF LEASE AND OPERATION OF SWARTRUGGENS MUNICIPAL VEHICLE TESTING STATION FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS..pdf (RFP)Procurement: 36-month lease and operation of Swartruggens Municipal Vehicle Testing Station (Grade A)
Facility status
Operator responsibilities
Bill of quantities
Financial model
Methodology
Source: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OF LEASE AND OPERATION OF SWARTRUGGENS MUNICIPAL VEHICLE TESTING STATION FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS..pdf (RFP)Operational approach required
Experience & Qualifications
Source: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OF LEASE AND OPERATION OF SWARTRUGGENS MUNICIPAL VEHICLE TESTING STATION FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS..pdf (RFP)Experience requirements
Key personnel requirements
Quality Management
Source: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OF LEASE AND OPERATION OF SWARTRUGGENS MUNICIPAL VEHICLE TESTING STATION FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS..pdf (RFP)Quality requirements
Pricing Schedule
Source: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OF LEASE AND OPERATION OF SWARTRUGGENS MUNICIPAL VEHICLE TESTING STATION FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS..pdf (RFP)Revenue-share model with base minimum floor
Financial Requirements
Source: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OF LEASE AND OPERATION OF SWARTRUGGENS MUNICIPAL VEHICLE TESTING STATION FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS..pdf (RFP)Pricing format: revenue-share percentage proposal (not fixed monthly lease)
Payment terms
Financial capacity
Bid document cost
No bid security, performance bond, or retention percentage stated
Compliance Requirements
Source: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OF LEASE AND OPERATION OF SWARTRUGGENS MUNICIPAL VEHICLE TESTING STATION FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS..pdf (RFP)Mandatory registrations and certificates
B-BBEE requirements
Professional requirements
Local content
Rates and taxes compliance
Disqualification risks
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OF LEASE AND OPERATION OF SWARTRUGGENS MUNICIPAL VEHICLE TESTING STATION FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS..pdf (RFP)B-BBEE and equity under PPPFA 80/20 system
Contractual Terms
Source: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OF LEASE AND OPERATION OF SWARTRUGGENS MUNICIPAL VEHICLE TESTING STATION FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS..pdf (RFP)36-month lease and operation contract
Special Conditions
Source: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OF LEASE AND OPERATION OF SWARTRUGGENS MUNICIPAL VEHICLE TESTING STATION FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS..pdf (RFP)Disqualification grounds
Section
Source: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OF LEASE AND OPERATION OF SWARTRUGGENS MUNICIPAL VEHICLE TESTING STATION FOR THE PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS..pdf (RFP)Functionality scoring (100 points, minimum 70/100):
Preferential: 80/20 (80 price, 20 equity: Women 4, Disabled 4, Locality 4, Youth 4, B-BBEE 4)
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CNR DE WET AND SMUT STREET - KOSTER - KOSTER - 0348
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