The George Municipality in the Western Cape has issued an open tender (GMT010/26-27) for the appointment of a service provider to supply and deliver refuse bags. This strategic contract, running from the date of appointment until 30 June 2029, aims to ensure a consistent, high-quality, and cost-effective supply of essential waste management consumables to support the municipality’s ongoing environmental and sanitation service delivery mandates.
Scope of Supply
The successful bidder will be responsible for the reliable provisioning of specific refuse bag categories as required by the municipality. Key operational deliverables include:
- Supply and delivery of 25-micron black, yellow, and brown refuse bags, as well as 40-micron black, blue, and green refuse bags.
- Delivery to the Municipal Stores strictly between 08:00 and 13:00 on weekdays, excluding public holidays.
- Provision of the bidder’s own manpower for the safe offloading of all goods at the Municipal Stores.
- Execution of deliveries within four (4) weeks of an official order being placed, or as otherwise mutually agreed upon.
Compulsory Clarification Meeting
Attendance at the official clarification meeting is strictly mandatory. Non-attendance will result in immediate disqualification of the tender. Furthermore, tenderers who arrive more than 15 minutes late will not be permitted to sign the attendance register and will be excluded.
- Date and Time: Monday, 23 November 2026 at 14:00
- Venue: Banquet Hall, George Municipality Main Building, 71 York Street, George
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
To be considered responsive, bidders must submit a complete and compliant documentation package. Essential submissions include:
- A valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN issued by the South African Revenue Services (SARS).
- Proof of registration on the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD), which will be mandatory for the successful bidder.
- A valid Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) certificate or sworn affidavit.
- Verifiable proof of address (e.g., municipal account, rental/lease agreement, or sworn affidavit) to substantiate locality claims for preference points.
Evaluation Criteria
Tenders will be evaluated and awarded in strict accordance with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (Act 5 of 2000) Regulations 2022 and the George Municipality’s Supply Chain Management Policy. The adjudication utilizes the 80/20 preference point system:
- 80 points are allocated for price competitiveness.
- 20 points are awarded for specific goals, heavily weighted toward the locality of the tenderer’s office. Bidders located within the George Municipality boundaries receive 10 points, Garden Route District receives 6 points, the broader Western Cape receives 4 points, and those outside the province receive 2 points. Failure to attach valid proof of address will result in zero points for this criterion.
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Submission Guidelines
Completed tender documents must be placed in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the tender number (GMT010/26-27) and the description of the services. The sealed envelope must be deposited in the official tender box located on the Fifth Floor, Directorate: Financial Services, Supply Chain Management Unit, Civic Centre, 71 York Street, George.
The strict closing time is 12:00 on Monday, 14 December 2026. Tenders will be opened publicly in the Committee Room at 12:05 on the same day. Late, unmarked, posted, faxed, or emailed tenders will not be considered or accepted under any circumstances. Tender documents are available for a non-refundable deposit of R309.35 at the Civic Centre or can be downloaded free of charge from the municipal website. For enquiries, contact Frank Tamboer at 044-803-9274 or ftamboer@george.gov.za.
Document Downloads
Prospective bidders can access the complete tender documentation free of charge via the official National Treasury eTender portal or the George Municipality website:
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