Objectives

The primary objective of this informal tender is to procure and deliver plaster sand to support municipal infrastructure maintenance and development. The procurement aims to secure competitive pricing, ensure timely delivery, and comply with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s supply chain management policies and national preferential procurement mandates.

Scope

The tender encompasses the supply and delivery of a total of nine (9) tons of plaster sand, distributed as follows:

• Seven (7) tons for construction or renovation work at the Gelvandale Swimming Pool.
• Two (2) tons for unspecified municipal operational use.

All pricing must remain valid for a minimum of thirty (30) days from the submission date. Deliveries must be completed within the timeframe specified by the municipality, and all bids must be submitted electronically through the official procurement platform.

Technical Requirements

• Material Specification: Standard municipal-grade plaster sand suitable for construction, rendering, or pool-related works.
• Delivery Logistics: Bulk transport and offloading capabilities to designated municipal sites, including the Gelvandale Swimming Pool area.
• Regulatory Compliance: Adherence to the General Conditions of Tender, Conditions of Purchase, and all directives referenced in municipal procurement guidelines.
• Vendor Onboarding: Mandatory successful registration on the Nelson Mandela Bay Supplier Database prior to contract execution.
• Submission Protocol: Electronic submission exclusively; fax or paper-based responses will be automatically disqualified.

Skills Requirements

No specialized engineering, architectural, or professional certifications are mandated. Suppliers must possess standard logistical competencies for bulk material handling, fleet management, and on-time delivery. Basic administrative proficiency in navigating municipal procurement portals and completing vendor registration processes is required. Familiarity with municipal compliance documentation and invoicing standards is expected.

Explanation of Key Terms

• 80/20 System: A preferential procurement scoring framework where eighty percent (80%) of evaluation points are awarded based on price competitiveness, and twenty percent (20%) are allocated toward socio-economic transformation goals, such as prioritizing black-owned, women-owned, or locally registered enterprises.
• Preferential Procurement Regulation of 2022: National legislative guidelines that direct public institutions to incorporate equity, historical redress, and economic inclusion into their purchasing decisions when evaluating tenders.
• Nelson Mandela Bay Supplier Database: An official municipal vendor registry used to verify supplier legitimacy, tax compliance, financial viability, and legal standing. Registration is a prerequisite for contract award and payment processing.