Objectives

The primary objective is to procure one breeding bull for agricultural use, specifically intended for the Mdamuzha Agricultural Co-operative Limited under the Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Municipality. The municipality seeks a qualified service provider capable of supplying a genetically sound, healthy, and registered breeding animal that meets strict biological and veterinary standards.

Scope

The scope encompasses the complete supply and delivery of a single Brahman Beef Production Bull. This includes sourcing, veterinary testing, preparation, transportation, and handover at the designated municipal location. The successful bidder will be required to execute a formal written contract upon award. Pricing must cover all costs associated with procurement, testing, and delivery.

Technical Requirements

• Breed: Brahman Beef Production Bull
• Quantity: One (01)
• Registration: Valid Certificate of Registration as a Stud Bull issued by a recognized breeding society.
• Age: Between 24 months and 3 years.
• Physical Condition: De-horned and grass-fed.
• Veterinary Testing: Must undergo a breeding soundness examination conducted within 90 days prior to delivery by a registered veterinarian or veterinary technologist. The examination must verify normal external and internal genitalia.
• Disease Screening: Must test negative for Trichomonas, Fibroids, Contagious Abortion (CA), and Tuberculosis (TB). Must have zero exposure to Foot and Mouth Disease.
• Sourcing: Animals must be sourced from registered stud breeders or sale yards located within the Harry Gwala District to ensure proper environmental acclimatization and biosecurity management.

Skills & Compliance Requirements

While specific technical skills are not enumerated, bidders must demonstrate proven experience in livestock supply and delivery. All bidders must satisfy standard municipal procurement compliance, including valid company registration, active Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, current tax clearance status, and proof that neither the company nor its directors owe outstanding municipal rates or taxes. Relevant past experience in similar livestock supply contracts must be documented using the provided experience declaration form.

Notes on Unusual or Complicated Terms

• 80/20 Preferential Procurement System: A South African public procurement framework allocating up to 80 evaluation points to price competitiveness and up to 20 points to socio-economic development goals, such as local economic participation and ownership demographics.
• Breeding Soundness Examination: A standardized veterinary assessment evaluating a male bovine’s reproductive capacity, fertility potential, and physical readiness for natural mating.
• MBD Forms: Standardized Municipal Bidding Documents mandated by South African local government regulations, used to enforce transparency, anti-corruption measures, tax compliance, and preference point claims.
• CSD Registration: The Central Supplier Database is the national repository for all entities wishing to trade with the South African government, verifying legal existence and tax compliance.