Mbombela Local Municipality has issued Request for Quotation COM52/2026, inviting qualified service providers to supply and deliver school uniforms for needy learners within the municipal jurisdiction. This initiative forms part of the municipality’s commitment to educational support and social development in Mpumalanga.
Tender Overview and Key Dates
- Tender Reference: COM52/2026
- Publication Date: 22 April 2026
- Closing Deadline: 29 April 2026 at 11:00
- Delivery Location: 1 Nel Street, Mbombela Civic Centre, Sonheuwel, Mbombela, 1200
- Province: Mpumalanga
Uniforms Required (11 Schools)
Bidders must price for each school section (A–K), including:
- Male & female school shoes (genuine leather, antibacterial/antifungal, 6-month guarantee, 100% SA manufactured)
- Shirts, trousers, skirts, tunics (various colours per school)
- Jerseys, socks, ties (school-specific colour combinations and stripes)
- Embroidery/emblems as specified (e.g., navy blue jersey with emblem, red/blue stripes)
Full quantity breakdowns (sizes 5–6 up to X-large) are provided in the bid document for each school.
Mandatory Submission Documents
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS)
- Company registration certificate (CIPC/CIPRO)
- Certified ID copies of all directors
- CSD full registration report (not older than 30 days, summary report not accepted)
- Municipal rates and taxes statements for the business AND all directors (or tribal authority proof/lease agreement with lessor’s statements) – no arrears >3 months
- Certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (EMEs/QSEs)
- Completed MBD forms (1, 4, 6.1, 7.1, 8, 9) and authority to sign
Submission Guidelines and Mandatory Documents
Quotations must be submitted on official company letterhead and include all required compliance documentation. Bidders should ensure submissions align with Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, with evaluation based on an 80/20 points system allocating 80 points to price and 20 to specific goals including B-BBEE status.
Evaluation Criteria and Preference Points
Proposals will be assessed on price competitiveness, compliance with specifications, and contribution to targeted economic empowerment objectives. Suppliers claiming preference points must submit valid supporting documentation, including BBBEE certificates or sworn affidavits for exempted micro and qualifying small enterprises.
Contact Details and Enquiry Process
For technical or procedural enquiries, contact Winny Mlimo at winny.mlimo@mbombela.gov.za or telephone 013-759-9369. No briefing session is scheduled for this procurement; all specifications are contained within the tender documentation.
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How to Access Tender Documentation
Download the full tender documents via the National e-Tender Portal:
Late submissions will not be considered. Mbombela Municipality reserves the right to accept or reject any quotation and is not bound to appoint the lowest bidder.
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