Banking services for City of Mbombela.
Mbombela Municipality
In plain English
The City of Mbombela is procuring comprehensive banking services for five years. Eligible bidders are registered banking institutions in South Africa compliant with the Banks Act and National Credit Act.
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The City of Mbombela is inviting bids for the appointment of a banking institution to provide comprehensive banking services for a period of five years. The successful bidder will manage the City's transactional requirements, including general commercial banking, electronic funds transfer, investment services, and short-term overdraft facilities ranging from R50 million to R100 million. The scope includes cash management services across 12 municipal sites, the provision of 40 portable Point of Sale devices, and integration with the City's SOLAR financial system. Bidders must provide fraud prevention systems, staff training, and implementation support. The work will be performed within the City of Mbombela jurisdiction. Bidders must be licensed banking institutions under the Banks Act of 1990 and demonstrate an established local branch network. The project requires a high level of financial stability, evidenced by three years of audited financial statements, and adherence to the National Credit Act.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin
- Full Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Three years of audited financial statements
- Relevant industry registrations (SARB, FSB/FAIS, PASA, BANKSETA)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Financial Services Charter scorecard
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sabelo Dlamini
Email: sabelo..dlamini@mbombela.gov.za
Phone: 013-759-2013
How to apply: Download documents from www.etenders.gov.za or www.mbombela.gov.za. Submit one original and one duplicate in a sealed envelope marked with the bid number, project description, and closing date. Deliver to the bid box at the Mbombela Civic Centre, 1 Nel Street, Mbombela, by 11:00 on 11 September 2026.
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