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• Submission method: sealed envelope placed in the bid box at Mbombela Civic Centre, 1 Nel Street, Mbombela, before 11:00 on the closing date.
• Envelope must be clearly marked with the bid number, full description and closing date, and the bidder's name.
• Bids received by telegram, fax or email will not be considered. Late bids will not be accepted.
• Returnable documents (all must be submitted with the bid):
• Copy of Tax Compliance Status.
• Certified copy of B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (to claim B-BBEE points).
• Current municipal rates and taxes clearance from the relevant local authority, OR proof of residence from a tribal authority, OR a lease agreement accompanied by the lessor's up-to-date municipal rates and taxes clearance — for both the company and all its active directors, incl…
• CSD registration full report (summary report will not be considered).
• Copy of the company registration certificate.
• Fraudulent activities or forged documents may be reported to SAPS and result in restriction from doing business with public institutions for up to 10 years, in line with sections 28 and 29 of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act.
• Returnable documents: none specified in the available document.
• The document provided is the National Treasury General Conditions of Contract (July 2010), which is standard boilerplate and contains no tender-specific submission requirements.
• Submission method: sealed envelope placed in the tender box at Mbombela Civic Centre, 1 Nel Street, Mbombela, 1200, next to the main entrance.
• Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not re-typed) and completed in black ink.
• Proof of posting is not accepted as proof of delivery.
• Bids will be opened in public immediately after the closing date.
• Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed, and attached):
• MBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): serves as the form of offer; must be fully completed and signed.
• MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses any connection to persons in the service of the state.
• MBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims B-BBEE preference points.

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• Preference point system: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific targeted goals, in accordance with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, and the City's Preferential Procurement Policy.
• No evaluation criteria are specified in the available document. The document is the standard GCC and does not contain tender-specific evaluation details.
• Price: 80 points.
• Specific goals: 20 points.
• Specific goals allocation (proportional/pro rata):
• 100% black-owned enterprise: 5 points.
• At least 30% woman shareholding/owned: 5 points.
• At least 30% youth shareholding/owned: 2.5 points.
• At least 30% people living with disability shareholding/owned: 2.5 points.
• Enterprise regarded as EME located within the local area of Mbombela: 5 points.
• The City will use the CSD report to verify specific goal claims.
• Failure to submit proof/documentation for specific goals means no points are claimed for those goals.
• The City reserves the right to require substantiation of any preference claim.
• No functionality evaluation is specified for this tender.

• Supply, delivery and off-loading of compression adaptors, coupling and plastic taps for the Mbombela Municipal Store.
• It contains no tender-specific technical specifications.
• Bill of Quantities (firm prices, all inclusive of delivery and VAT):
• Compression male adaptor 25mm x 25mm: 800 each
• Compression male adaptor 20mm x 20mm: 1000 each
• Compression coupling 50mm: 300 each
• Compression coupling 20mm: 1000 each
• Compression coupling 25mm: 800 each
• Compression equal tee 20mm: 600 each
• Compression equal tee 50mm: 200 each
• Plastic taps 15mm: 2500 each
• Brand and model, country of origin, and delivery period must be stated.
• Delivery costs must be included in the bid price.

• No specific experience or key personnel requirements are stated.
• However, for any key personnel whose CV is submitted, certified copies of qualifications and identity documents must be provided.

• Pricing must be firm, in South African currency, inclusive of delivery and VAT.
• The pricing schedule lists quantities for each item; bidders must provide unit prices and total prices excluding VAT, then add 15% VAT and the total including VAT.
• The total bid price must be reflected on the form of offer.

• It contains no tender-specific financial requirements.
• General GCC provisions include: payment within 30 days of invoice, performance security as specified in Special Conditions of Contract, and prices fixed unless otherwise specified.
• Pricing: firm prices only; non-firm prices (including exchange rate variations) will not be considered.
• Prices must be in South African currency, include delivery costs and VAT.
• VAT must be recorded as a lump sum in the tender summary, and the total inclusive of VAT carried to the form of tender.
• Offer valid for 30 days from the closing date.
• No bid security or guarantee is specified.
• No retention or payment terms are stated.
• No financial capacity or turnover threshold is specified.
• Audited/independently reviewed financial statements for three consecutive years may be required for private companies not managed by owners, depending on public interest score (MBD 5).

• Mandatory documents: Tax Compliance Status, certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, municipal rates and taxes clearance (or tribal authority proof of residence or lease agreement with lessor's clearance) for the company and all active directors including JVs and consort…
• It contains no tender-specific compliance requirements.
• General GCC provisions include: tax clearance certificate required before award, and prohibition of collusive bidding.
• JVs/consortia/large companies must submit a consolidated B-BBEE certificate; no consolidated affidavit.
• Company registration: CIPC certificate (or CIPRO for close corporations registered up to 2010).
• Municipal rates and taxes: current statements for business premises and all active directors; no arrears exceeding three months.
• COIDA certificate/letter of good standing may be required if applicable.
• Public liability insurance may be required if applicable.
• No CIDB grading is specified (not construction-related).

• Key general contractual terms include: performance security required within 30 days of award, as specified in Special Conditions; warranty of 12 months after delivery or 18 months after shipment, whichever earlier; payment within 30 days of invoice; penalties for late delivery a…
• The contract is subject to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any special conditions.
• Bids are valid for 30 days.
• If the successful bidder fails to execute the service, the Municipality may cancel the contract summarily and claim additional expenses from re-tendering.
• The Municipality is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender and may cancel the tender.
• Bidders must not make alterations or additions to the bid document; corrections must be in black ink, dated and signed.
• The bidder must allow for all taxes and duties; no additional claims will be considered.

• Supply Chain Management: Christopher Nkambule, telephone 013 759 2358. Project Manager: Baldwin Shongwe, telephone 013 759 2026. Employer: City Manager Mr W. Khumalo.

• Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals.
• Specific goals include black-owned, woman-owned, youth-owned, disability-owned enterprises, and EMEs located within Mbombela.
• No functionality evaluation is specified.