DF 03/2026: APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF CLEANING DETERGENTS FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARSClosed

Overview

DF 03/2026 seeks to appoint a panel of service providers for the supply and delivery of cleaning detergents for a period of two years. Bids are invited from suitably qualified organisations/consortia; bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), provide a valid SARS Tax Clearance, and meet local procurement criteria (BBBEE etc.) as outlined in the bid documents (DF 03/2026.pdf).

Requirements

• Attending the compulsory briefing (22 July 2026, Ladysmith Town Hall; 10:00 per portal data) (DF 03/2026.pdf).
• Local production/content criteria and 80/20 evaluation (price vs. ownership/BBEE goals), with 15/20 points for RDP locality and ownership (DF 03/2026.pdf).
• Minimum pre-qualification/functional score of 80% to proceed to the second evaluation stage (DF 03/2026.pdf).
• Mandatory documents: Municipal Rates/Water statements; Tax Clearance; CSD Report; BBBEE Certificate (or JV BBBEE), and CIDB certificate if applicable; Joint Venture agreements if relevant (DF 03/2026.pdf).
• Proof of past similar contracts and financial capability (bank statements or financial letters) as part of evaluation (DF 03/2026.pdf).
• Compliance with local content and returnable documents; goods must meet specification and be locally sourced where possible (DF 03/2026.pdf).

How to Apply

• Obtain bid documents from the National Treasury e-tender portal: www.etenders.gov.za (DF 03/2026.pdf).
• Prepare and submit sealed bids in the original approved bid documentation; no fax/email submissions; deposit in the bid box by 11:00 on closing date (19 August 2026) at Lister Clarence Building, Ladysmith (DF 03/2026.pdf).
• Include mandatory documents: Municipal rates/water statements, CIDB (if applicable), BBBEE certificate/JV BBBEE, JV agreement if any, and CSD report; ensure tax clearance certificates are current (TCC 001) (DF 03/2026.pdf).
• Complete/attach forms: Form of Bid, Tax Clearance, MBD 2, MBD 4, MBD 6.1, declarations of interest, and other procurement forms as issued (DF 03/2026.pdf).
• Note: Compulsory briefing attendance is mandatory; bidders failing to attend may be disqualified (DF 03/2026.pdf). SLA negotiations must be concluded within 14 days of award, otherwise the Municipality may cancel or extend negotiations (Special Conditions, DF 03/2026.pdf).