The Msunduzi Local Municipality is inviting qualified construction contractors to submit quotations for the installation of partitions at the Transportation Offices located at 33 Doull Road, Pietermaritzburg. This Request for Quotation (Q12/1280 OF 25/26) presents a valuable opportunity for CIDB-registered contractors in KwaZulu-Natal to secure a short-term infrastructure contract supporting municipal facility upgrades.
Tender Overview: Msunduzi Partitions Installation Q12/1280
The Msunduzi Local Municipality, operating under the Municipal Finance Management Act framework, is procuring professional partition installation services to enhance office functionality at the Transportation Offices. This procurement follows transparent principles aligned with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022.
Key tender details:
- Tender Number: Q12/1280 OF 25/26
- Organ of State: Msunduzi Local Municipality
- Tender Type: Request for Quotation
- Province: KwaZulu-Natal
- Date Published: Monday, 9 March 2026
- Closing Date: Friday, 20 March 2026 at 12:00 sharp
- Contract Period: Eight (8) weeks from commencement date
- Service Delivery Location: 33 Doull Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
- Document Fee: R 265.56 (Including VAT), non-refundable
- Briefing Session: None scheduled
For technical enquiries, contact Thavandree Gounder at thavandree.gounder@msunduzi.gov.za or call 033-392-2054. For procurement enquiries, contact Nozipho Cebekhulu at Nozipho.cebekhulu@msunduzi.gov.za or 033-392-2072.
Project Scope and Contract Requirements
The successful contractor will be responsible for the complete installation of partitions at the Transportation Offices. The scope includes all materials, labour, equipment and supervision required to deliver a compliant, durable partitioning solution that meets municipal building standards.
Core project requirements:
- Supply and install partitions as per the unpriced Bill of Quantities (BOQ) attached to the tender document
- Ensure all work complies with relevant South African National Standards and municipal by-laws
- Complete all works within the eight-week contract period
- Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Provide regular progress reports to the Municipality’s appointed project manager
Mandatory Eligibility and Compliance Criteria
Prospective bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) at www.csd.gov.za. Registration is compulsory, and bidders must submit a full CSD report with their quotation.
Required documentation for submission:
- Valid CSD registration report (not older than 30 days from closing date)
- Tax Compliance Status PIN code from SARS for verification
- Completed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4, SBD6.1)
- Company registration documents and certified ID copies of directors
- CIDB registration certificate reflecting grading of 1GB or higher
- Two completion certificates for Installation of Partitions not older than 5 years
- Two completion certificates for General Building Construction for Public entities not older than 5 years
- Certified qualification in Carpentry or National Certificate: Ceiling and Partitioning Installation (SAQA ID 58247) with minimum 5 years post-qualification experience
Evaluation Framework: 80/20 Preference Point System
Quotations will be evaluated using the 80/20 preference point system as prescribed by the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022. A maximum of 80 points is allocated for price competitiveness, with the remaining 20 points dedicated to specific goals.
Specific goals preference allocation (20 points total):
- Black Owned Enterprise (at least 51% South African Black ownership): 10 points
- Location of Business Enterprise within Msunduzi Municipality’s jurisdiction: 5 points
- Business Enterprise owned by Women (at least 51% owned and controlled by women): 5 points
Submission Guidelines and Critical Deadlines
Quotations must be submitted in accordance with the format, timing and location prescribed in the tender documentation. Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Critical submission instructions:
- Submit sealed quotation envelope clearly marked with tender number and project description
- Deposit completed quotation documents in the Tender Box at Msunduzi Municipality’s Central Stores, 2 Abattoir Road (off Kershaw Street), Pietermaritzburg, 3201
- Ensure submission is received before 12:00 on Friday, 20 March 2026
- Allow sufficient time for security clearance at the visitor entrance
- Quotations received by fax, email or after the closing time will not be considered
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Access Tender Documents and Submit Your Quotation
All tender documentation, including the Bill of Quantities and full quotation package, is available for download from the National Treasury’s eTenders portal or for collection at the Supply Chain Management Unit Offices.
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This tender represents a meaningful opportunity for qualified, CSD-registered construction enterprises in KwaZulu-Natal to partner with local government on essential municipal facility upgrade projects. Contractors who meet the CIDB grading, tax compliance and documentation requirements are encouraged to submit competitive, compliant quotations before the closing deadline.
Deadline reminder: Quotations close at 12:00 on Friday, 20 March 2026. Late submissions will not be considered under any circumstances.
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