# PROVISION OF PLANT HIRE SERVICES (12 MONTHS CONTRACT) - Cluster 1:

> This tender closed on 2026-10-23.

- **Reference:** ULM-INFR 010/27/TTE
- **Issuer:** [Umzimkhulu Local Municipality](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/umzimkhulu-local-municipality.md)
- **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-10-01
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-23 14:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-10-13 12:00 SAST

## Summary

#### Overview
**Provision of plant hire services (12 months) for cluster-based works at Umzimkhulu Local Municipality, including 6x tipper trucks (10 tons) and 2x excavators (20 tons) in Cluster 1, plus additional heavy equipment across Clusters 2–4.** Reputable service providers with plant-hire capacity should bid, with requirements including CSD registration, MBD forms, and demonstrated ownership of the specified equipment (cluster-specific).

#### Requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) with proof or provide registration number.
- Submit MBD forms 4, 6.1, 8 & 9 and a Certificate of Authority signed on company letterhead; tender signed by an authorized person.
- 80/20 preference system; score thresholds: minimum 50% per segment (foreman/supervisor, operators/drivers, plant/equipment) to be responsive.
- Functionality: Foreman/Supervisor with 10 years in road construction and valid code 8+ driver licence; attach CV with references.
- Functionality: Operators/Drivers with 10 years’ heavy-plant operation or heavy-vehicle driving; CVs, certified competence, Code 14 with PDP; certified within 3 months of tender closing.
- Functionality: Provide proof of ownership for required plant/equipment per cluster (logbooks or purchase proofs).
- Specific Goals (80/20): RDP ownership (100% SA citizen = 10 points; 50% = 5; <50% = 2.5); locality (located in uMzimkhulu = 10; Harry Gwala District = 5; KwaZulu-Natal = 2.5).
- Price validity: 180 days.
- Non-submission of required documents results in disqualification; documents must meet SCM policy.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 12:00 on 23 October 2026. (Documented in the tender package.)
- Submission method: Deposited in the uMzimkhulu Local Municipality tender box, 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu 3297; only the municipality-provided tender docs accepted; late tenders not allowed. (See advert PDF.)
- Documents to complete/submit: Tender documentation package; CSD proof or registration number; MBD forms; Certificate of Authority; signed tender on company letterhead; CVs for foreman and operators; competence certificates; PDP where applicable; logbooks or proof of ownership for required plant/equipment. Non-refundable document fee: R250 per document.
- Pre-qualifications: CSD registration; all MBD forms; signed authority to sign documents; comply with 80/20 SCM policy.
- Briefing session: Non-compulsory briefing at Makhosini Building Boardroom, 247 Mzimkhulu Mlonyana Street, uMzimkhulu 3297 (13 October 2026 @ 10:00). (See advert document.)
- Where to obtain bid documents: Municipality website (www.umzimkhululm.gov.za) or cashier (169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu). (See advert document.)
- Contact for technical and compliance enquiries: Mr. M Gumede (gumem@umzimkhululm.gov.za, 039-259-5059) and Mr. S Ndawonde (ndawondes@umzimkhululm.gov.za, 039-259-5089). (See advert document.)

Notes:
- Clusters are bid separately; Cluster 1 requires 6x 10t tipper trucks and 2x 20t excavators; other clusters specify different equipment. Full details in attached tender adverts. (01-10-2026 TENDER ADVERT – CLUSTER 1-4 PDFs)

## Description

PROVISION OF PLANT HIRE SERVICES (12 MONTHS CONTRACT) - Cluster 1:

PROVISION OF PLANT HIRE SERVICES (12 MONTHS CONTRACT) - Cluster 1: • 6x Tipper trucks (10 tons) • 2x Excavator (20 tons)

Conditions: Tender documents will be available on the municipal website (www.umzimkhululm.gov.za) and will also be available from the cashier at 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297 upon the non-refundable payment of R250 per document or a bank guaranteed cheque made out to uMzimkhulu Municipality during working hours between 09:30am and 16:00pm from the 06th of October 2025; cut-off time for buying documents is the 13th of October 2025, 15 minutes before the briefing time.

Non-compulsory briefing meeting is scheduled to take place at uMzimkhulu Municipality Makhosini Building Boardroom,247 Mzimkhulu Mlonyana Street, uMzimkhulu 3297.

Briefing Venue: uMzimkhulu Municipality Makhosini Building Boardroom,247 Mzimkhulu Mlonyana Street, uMzimkhulu 3297.

## Documents

- 01-10-2026 TENDER ADVERT - PROVISION OF PLANT HIRE SERVICES (12 MONTHS CONTRACT) (CLUSTER 1-4).pdf..pdf
- 01-10-2026 TENDER ADVERT - PROVISION OF PLANT HIRE SERVICES (12 MONTHS CONTRACT) (CLUSTER 1-4).pdf

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