Municipal tender for the hire of construction plant on an as-and-when-required basis over 36 months. Bidders must be VAT-registered and submit sealed bids by 1 December 2026 at 12:00, evaluated on 80/20 or 90/10 preference points.
Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality (reference ALMT09/2026) invites experienced service providers to tender for the hire of construction plant on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of 36 months. Under this arrangement, the Municipality does not commit to a fixed volume of hire. Instead, plant is called off as projects and maintenance needs arise over the contract period. The advert does not list specific equipment types, so interested bidders should review the full bid document, which is expected to set out the plant categories, specifications, rates, and operating requirements. Typical municipal construction plant includes items such as excavators, graders, TLBs, tipper trucks, compactors, and similar equipment, but this should be confirmed in the bid documents.
Bidders must comply with the VAT Act. Evaluation is based on functionality, and the lowest acceptable tender determines whether the 80/20 or 90/10 preferential point system applies under the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022 and the Municipality's Preferential Procurement Policy. The Municipality reserves the right to accept or reject the lowest-priced or any other tender. Tender documents are available free of charge from the e-Tender portal and the municipal website, or at the cashier's point upon payment of a non-refundable printing fee of R1,012.15. The advert indicates that documents are available from 5 November 2026, and the closing date is 1 December 2026 at 12:00. Late, telephonic, faxed, or e-mailed tenders will not be accepted. Sealed bids marked with the correct bid number must be delivered to the Municipal Manager at PO Box 24, Carolina, 1185, or to the tender box at the Municipality Offices, 28 Church Street, Carolina.
The contract offers a multi-year revenue opportunity for hire companies that can supply reliable, well-maintained plant and respond quickly to call-off requests. Compliance requirements include the municipal supply chain rules, which prohibit councillors, other elected representatives, full-time municipal employees, and directors of public or municipal entities from bidding. Administrative queries should be directed to Supply Chain Manager J Nkosi at 017 843 4025 or Nkosija@albertluthuli.gov.za. Bidders who do not hear from the Municipality within 90 working days should treat their tender as unsuccessful.
This tender suits VAT-registered companies that rent or operate construction plant, such as plant hire firms, civil and earthmoving contractors, and equipment rental suppliers with a fleet that can be deployed across a municipal area on short notice. Businesses should have proof of plant ownership or access, valid licences and insurance for operating equipment, and the capacity to supply plant for a 36-month period. Small and medium enterprises and locally based companies may benefit from the preferential point system, depending on their eligibility under the Municipality's Preferential Procurement Policy. Businesses should confirm the specific plant categories and specifications in the bid document before submitting. Councillors, municipal employees, and directors of public or municipal entities are not eligible to bid.
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