PROVISION OF POUND MANAGEMENT SERVICESClosed

Overview

Provision of pound management services for a 36-month period for Greater Kokstad Municipality. This open-tender targets reputable service providers with experience in pound management, animal welfare, transport logistics, and humane handling; bidders should meet regulatory requirements (KwaZulu-Natal Pound Act 2006, Pound By-law, Animal Protection Act) and hold appropriate corporate registrations and certifications. A compulsory briefing is planned, and bids close 28 September 2026.

Requirements

• Registered entity (Company/NGO/NPO) with tax compliance and a valid CSD number or equivalent; proof of municipal rates in good standing for company and directors.
• Proven pound/animal welfare experience; trained personnel and capacity to respond to emergencies; capability to operate and maintain a municipal pound.
• Knowledge of the KwaZulu-Natal Pound Act 2006, Greater Kokstad Pound By-law, and related animal-protection legislation.
• Ability to provide daily care, humane handling, veterinary coordination, record-keeping, and monthly reports; security and maintenance of facilities.
• Compliance with tender documentation, including MBD forms (MBD1, 4, 6.1, 8, 9) and pricing schedules; JV arrangements if applicable.
• Preference considerations for Black-owned/Black-women-owned businesses and local RDP goals, with required supporting documentation.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 28 September 2026 at 12:00; late bids not accepted (BID BOX at 75 Hope Street, Kokstad; sealed envelope labelled with Bid No. GKM 08-26/27) (TOR POUND MANAGEMENT SERVICES.pdf).
• Briefing: compulsory briefing on 02 September 2026 at 11:00 at the Pound next to Town Cemetery.
• Submission method and documents: submit via the official bid process; download bid documents from the E-tender Portal or Greater Kokstad Municipality website; complete and submit all mandatory MBD forms (MBD1, MBD4, MBD6.1, MBD8, MBD9) and the MBD3.1 pricing schedule; include CSD confirmation or TCS/PIN; provide municipal rates proofs for company and directors.
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: register on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD); ensure SARS Tax PIN/TCS status; JV partners must submit respective forms and CSD/tax verifications.
• Evaluation: two-stage process—Stage 1 functionality (minimum 50 points; criteria include personnel, experience, and vehicle) and Stage 2 80/20 price/specific goals; goals include ownership (5 points for black ownership, etc.) and RDP/locality (10 points for KwaZulu-Natal promotion) with required documentation.