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Tender Closed on: 2026-09-30 12:00
Blouberg Local Municipality
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The primary objective is to secure a reliable supplier for the timely provision of essential printing consumables to support municipal administrative operations. The tender aims to achieve value for money while adhering to statutory preferential procurement policies that promote economic transformation, local economic development, and equitable participation in public supply chains.
The scope encompasses the supply and delivery of specified printer cartridges and toner units across multiple brands and models. Required items include:
Quantities range from two to seven units per item. Delivery is expected to standard municipal premises upon successful award, with no additional logistical complexities specified.
Technical specifications are limited to exact manufacturer model numbers and required quantities. Bidders must supply genuine, factory-sealed, and fully functional consumables compatible with standard office printers. No installation, maintenance, or extended warranty services are explicitly mandated beyond standard manufacturer guarantees. All items must meet original equipment manufacturer (OEM) standards or approved equivalent specifications. Compatibility with existing municipal printer fleets is implied through the specified model numbers.
No specialized technical or professional skills are required. The contract focuses on logistics, inventory management, and accurate order fulfillment. Suppliers must demonstrate capacity to source, store, and deliver the specified consumables within agreed timeframes. Basic knowledge of printer consumable compatibility, stock rotation, and commercial invoicing is sufficient. No field technicians or engineering expertise is needed.
Preferential Procurement System: Evaluation follows an 80/20 weighting, with 80 points allocated to price competitiveness and 20 points to socio-economic transformation criteria. Points are distributed across locality, gender, youth ownership, race, disability status, and contributor compliance, in accordance with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPFA). This system prioritizes historically disadvantaged individuals and local economic participation.
Mandatory Documentation: Bidders must submit a recent Central Supplier Database (CSD) report, prescribed municipal bid forms (MBD4, MBD8, MBD9), tax clearance verification, and company registration documentation. The CSD is the official government registry for all suppliers, while the MBD forms capture financial, tax, and declaration information. Failure to attach these documents results in automatic disqualification.
Dispute Resolution: Complaints must be submitted in writing within fourteen days of a decision. Unresolved matters may escalate to provincial and national treasury authorities, without prejudice to legal rights. This process aligns with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) to ensure transparent and accountable procurement practices.
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