The Thulamela Local Municipality in Limpopo has issued an open tender (35/2026/2027) for the supply and delivery of poverty alleviated goods. This strategic procurement initiative is designed to support the municipality’s community welfare programs, ensuring that vulnerable populations receive essential goods efficiently and transparently through a structured supply chain process.
Scope of Supply
The successful service provider will be responsible for the reliable provisioning and distribution of designated poverty alleviation items. Key deliverables include:
- Sourcing and supplying high-quality goods as specified in the municipal requirements.
- Timely and secure delivery to designated municipal distribution points or community centers within the Thulamela jurisdiction.
- Provision of accurate delivery notes and invoices to facilitate smooth municipal payment processing.
- Adherence to all health, safety, and quality standards applicable to the supplied goods.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
To be considered responsive, bidders must submit a comprehensive and fully compliant documentation package. Essential submissions include:
- A valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report.
- A current SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or Letter.
- Valid company registration documents (e.g., CK).
- Proof that municipal rates and taxes for both the company and its director(s) are not in arrears for more than three (3) months. (If operating from leased premises, a valid lease agreement must be provided. If in an area without municipal billing, an official, signed, and stamped exemption letter from the local municipality is required).
Compulsory Briefing Session
Attendance at the official briefing session is strictly mandatory. Failure to attend will result in the immediate disqualification of the bid. The session is scheduled for Tuesday, 03 November 2026, at 11:00. It will be held at the Thulamela Local Municipality Information Centre Boardroom.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the Municipal Finance Management Act (Act 56 of 2003) and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, utilizing the 80/20 preference points system. Eighty points are allocated for price competitiveness. The remaining twenty points are awarded for specific transformation goals:
- 100% Black ownership (10 points)
- 100% Women ownership (5 points)
- Youth involvement (3 points)
- Disability status, verified by a medical certificate (2 points)
Submission Guidelines and Documents
Tender documents are available for a non-refundable fee of R4.00 per page from the Procurement Office, or they can be downloaded for free from the Thulamela website (www.thulamela.gov.za).
Completed bid documents must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the bid number and description. Envelopes must be hand-delivered or couriered to the official Bid Box located at the front of the main entrance to the Thohoyandou Civic Centre, Old Agriven Building, Thohoyandou, 0950. The strict closing time is 11:00 on Friday, 13 November 2026. Late, incomplete, unsigned, pencil-completed, telegraphic, facsimile, or emailed submissions will be disqualified.
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Enquiries and Tender Documents
Bidding procedure enquiries can be directed to Mr. Nemakonde M.P. at 083 457 2249 or Nemakondemp@thulamela.gov.za. Technical enquiries can be directed to Mr. Mudzili T.P. at 015 962 7629 or mudzilipt@thulamela.gov.za.
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