The City of Mbombela has published an open tender (COM55/2026) inviting capable service providers to supply and deliver various seedlings for the Mbombela Community Work Programme (CWP) across all wards within the City’s jurisdiction.
Tender Overview and Key Dates
This Request for Quotation, published on 14 August 2026, seeks a supplier to provide 70,000 seedlings each of spinach, cabbage, brown onion, tomato, and beetroot. Bids close on 24 August 2026 at 11:00, with no briefing session scheduled . Documents are available for free download from the City’s website and e-Tenders portal.
Scope of Delivery
The contract is based on a once-off delivery . The successful bidder will be expected to deliver all seedlings on or before 10 calendar days after appointment and signing of the contract. Failure to deliver within the prescribed period will lead to penalties equal to 5% of the total bid price per day or part thereof.
Compulsory Documentation
Bidders must submit a comprehensive package including:
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status
- Full CSD registration report (not older than 30 days from closing date)
- Certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (to claim points)
- Company registration certificate
- Certified ID copies of business directors
- Current municipal rates and taxes statement, proof of residence from tribal authority, or lease agreement with lessor’s rates statement for both business and directors
Certified copies must not be older than three months to be regarded as valid.
Preference Points System
The municipality will apply the 80/20 preference point system:
- 15 points allocated on a proportional basis for enterprise ownership by historically disadvantaged persons (100% black ownership = 5 points, 30% women ownership = 5 points, 30% youth = 2.5 points, 30% disability = 2.5 points)
- 5 points for EME located within Mbombela area (RDP implementation)
The City will utilize the CSD report for verification of above-mentioned information.
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Submission Details
Bids must be deposited in the tender box at 1 Nel Street, Mbombela Civic Centre, next to the main entrance, before 11:00 on the closing date . The envelope must be clearly marked with the bid number, description, and closing date.
For procurement enquiries, contact Christopher Nkambule at 013-759-2358. Technical enquiries to Beauty Portia Nkuna at 013-759-2165 or PortiaN@mbombela.gov.za.
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