uMzinyathi District Municipality invites quotations for the supply and delivery of groceries for its Mayoral Community Outreach Programme. Bidders must submit CSD reports, MBD forms and mandatory compliance documents by 12:00 on 28 October 2026. Quotes must be firm, VAT-inclusive and valid for 90 days.
uMzinyathi District Municipality, based in Dundee in KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking suitably qualified and experienced service providers to supply and deliver groceries for its Mayoral Community Outreach Programme. The request is issued as a Request for Formal Written Price Quotations under the Municipality's Supply Chain Management Policy, which applies an 80/20 preferential point system. The programme supports community outreach initiatives, and the groceries procured will be distributed as part of that work. Full bid documents are available from 21 October 2026 on the eTenders portal (www.etenders.gov.za) and the Municipal website (www.umzinyathi.gov.za). The municipal tender document must be used, and quotations must be submitted on company letterhead.
Bidders must deposit completed bid documents, clearly marked with the reference number Q06365 and the tender description, in the tender box at the reception area of the uMzinyathi District Municipality Offices, 39 Victoria Street, Princess Magogo Building, Dundee, 3000, on or before 12:00 on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. Bids will be opened publicly. Telegraphic, faxed or emailed submissions will not be accepted. Couriered documents must be placed in the tender box and not handed to an employee. Mandatory returnable documents include certified copies of the owner's identity document (not older than six months), proof of company registration (CIPC) or the ID of a sole proprietor, and a recent municipal account or proof of residence for the bidder and its directors, supported by affidavits where required. Signed and company-stamped MBD 3.1, MBD 1, MBD 4, MBD 6.1, MBD 8 and MBD 9 must be submitted, together with a full Central Supplier Database (CSD) report. False declarations on paragraph 3.14 of MBD 4 or incorrect CSD information will result in automatic disqualification.
Prices must be firm, inclusive of VAT and disbursements, and valid for at least 90 days from the date of offer. The Municipality is not bound to accept the lowest or any quotation, and no quotations will be considered from persons in the service of the state. Enquiries about the bid may be directed to Ms. B. Shoba on 034 219 1500, and SCM-related queries to the Supply Chain Management Unit on the same number during normal office hours. Failure to comply with any condition may invalidate an offer, so bidders should review all requirements carefully before submitting.
Registered grocery wholesalers, food distributors and suppliers with the capacity to supply and deliver bulk groceries in the uMzinyathi District. Suppliers should hold a valid CSD registration, CIPC registration, a tax-compliant status and a B-BBEE certificate or affidavit to benefit from the preference points. Small, medium and locally based or township enterprises in KwaZulu-Natal are encouraged to apply. Businesses that cannot provide the mandatory municipal account or proof of residence documentation, or that are in the service of the state, should not apply.
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