Appointment of a service provider for language services during Metsimaholo Local Municipality council meetings, on an as-and-when-required basis for three years. Bid fee R400; closing 6 November 2026 at 11:00.
Metsimaholo Local Municipality's Supply Chain Management Unit invites bids for the appointment of a service provider to deliver language services during council meetings. The appointment is on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of three years, so the municipality will call on the appointed provider only when council sittings require it, with no guaranteed volume of work. This is a readvertisement of the tender, which indicates that the earlier invitation did not result in an appointment. Interested bidders should review the full bid document, available from the SCM Office at 10 Firchardt Street, Sasolburg, and on the eTenders Publication Portal, for the detailed specification of the language services required, including the languages, the format of delivery, and any performance standards.
The tender is evaluated on an 80/20 basis using compliance, functionality and price, with the 20 preference points allocated by locality. Bidders based in Metsimaholo Local Municipality receive the highest locality points (20), followed by bidders in the Fezile Dabi District (15), the Free State Province (10), and bidders from outside the Free State (5). Bidders must meet all compliance requirements, including submission of the required documentation, and must achieve the minimum functionality threshold stated in the bid document before their price is considered. The bid fee is R400.00, and there is no compulsory briefing session and no CIDB grading requirement for this tender.
This contract offers a three-year relationship with a public institution and a recurring source of work for a qualified provider, though the volume of work depends on council meeting schedules. Bids must be submitted at the Finance Building, 2nd Floor Foyer, by 6 November 2026 at 11:00. Late submissions will not be considered. Enquiries may be directed to Ms M Seliane at 016 973 8419. Bidders should confirm all details, including specific language requirements, pricing structure and submission instructions, in the official bid document before submitting a bid.
Language service providers, interpreting and translation agencies, and freelance interpreters with experience in South African local government or public meetings. Businesses based in Metsimaholo, the Fezile Dabi District or the Free State will receive higher locality preference points. Providers should be able to demonstrate capacity to respond at short notice, since services are called on an as-and-when-required basis, and should confirm their ability to meet the specific language and compliance requirements in the bid document.
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