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Summary
Construction services are being procured under a 30-point functionality evaluation followed by the 80/20 preference point system, with bids due 13 october 2026 at 11:00. The contract covers construction letters including performance of completed projects, a project implementation schedule, and key personnel requirements, with a 10% management fee on hospitality events. Bidders must be registered on the central supplier database (csd) at closing time or face disqualification, and must submit on official forms with every page initialled. The most consequential consideration is the strict functionality scoring (30 points) that determines eligibility for the preference point evaluation.
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Description
Source: znt 07-26-27.zip
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technical scope
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pricing
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compliance returnables
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personnel
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equity registrations
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What the buyer was looking for
1Inferred operational need
Closing time: 13 October 2026 at 11:00; late, telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, or e-mail bids will not be accepted.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records GUDUNKOMO INVESTMENTS AND CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 5224900 ZAR.
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The department requires the appointment of a Technical Support Team to assist with EPWP Co-Ordination in KwaZulu-Natal for a period of 1 year (12 months). The team will provide technical support to provincial departments and municipalities implementing EPWP across all sectors in the province.
Important Dates
Source: znt 07-26-27.zip (TENDER)
Closing date: 13 October 2026 at 11:00
Clarification queries deadline: 25 September 2026
Consolidated responses posted on departmental website: 28 September 2026
Briefing session: Not applicable – no compulsory clarification meeting.
Queries must quote the ZNT number and be submitted by the deadline.
Bid document collection: free from www.kznworks.gov.za or the ETender Portal.
Submission address: Ground floor, KZN Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, O.R. Tambo House Building, 191 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
Submission Guidelines
Source: znt 07-26-27.zip (TENDER)
Submission method: physical deposit into the bid box only. No telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, e-mail, or late bids accepted.
Bid box location: Ground floor, KZN Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, O.R. Tambo House Building, 191 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
Envelope requirements: sealed, with bidder name and address, bid number (ZNT 07/26/27), and closing date; must not contain documents for any other bid.
Bids must be submitted on official forms (not retyped); photocopies allowed but original signature required. Every page must be initialled. No correcting fluid. Alterations must be initialled.
Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed, and submitted at closing):
SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid and Terms and Conditions for Bidding)
SBD 3.3 (Pricing Schedule – Professional Services)
SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure)
SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form)
Authority to Sign the Bid (with proof of authority, e.g. company resolution)
Annexure B Pricing Schedule
Section C: Declaration that CSD information is correct and up to date
Section D: Official Briefing Session/Site Inspection Certificate (marked Not Applicable)
Disqualification risks:
Incomplete bid or missing compulsory forms.
Late submission or deposit in any other bid box.
Failure to register on CSD at closing time.
Failure to initial every page.
Bids submitted by prohibited electronic means.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: znt 07-26-27.zip (TENDER)
Evaluation is in four phases:
Phase 1 – Administrative Compliance: bid must be complete and all compulsory forms submitted. Failure results in non-responsiveness.
Phase 2 – Functionality (minimum qualifying score: 70/100):
Financial standing (5 points): bank letter not older than 3 months from closing, minimum C rating. A=5, B=4, C=3.
EPWP Programme Management and LIC experience (30 points): 3 or more projects=30, 2=20, 1=10, 0=0. Projects must be similar nature, completed within last 5 years, with appointment and reference letters on previous client's letterhead.
Key personnel CVs and qualifications (45 points):
Technical Support Advisor (10 points): 10 years' EPWP management experience, professionally registered with ECSA (PR Eng – Civil/Structural/Electrical/Mechanical), or PR QS with SAQSA, or PR Arch with SACAP, or Professional Construction Project Manager with LIC NQF Level 07 and ECSA registration.
Programme Administrator (5 points): National Diploma or Degree, 5 years' EPWP-related and programme administration experience.
EPWP Grant Analyst (5 points): Advanced Diploma/Degree/B-Tech in Accounting or Financial Management, 5 years' EPWP grants management experience.
EPWP Operations, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager (5 points): National Diploma or Degree in Project/Business Management with LIC, 5 years' EPWP implementation, reporting and technical support experience.
10 District Coordinators and 1 Metro & Provincial Departments Coordinator (11 points, 1 each): National Diploma or bachelor's degree in Built Environment, 3 years' EPWP implementation, reporting and technical support experience.
4 Regional Data Capturers and 1 Provincial Data Capturer (5 points, 1 each): Matric plus computer literacy, minimum 2 years' experience.
Office coverage (4 points): proof of office location (valid municipal rates or lease in company name) in: Southern Region – Pietermaritzburg Town; eThekwini Region – eThekwini Metro; North Coast Region – Richards Bay/Empangeni; Midlands Region – Ladysmith Town.
Detailed methodology (20 points):
Understanding of EPWP sectors (8 points): indicate sectors and responsible departments.
Phase 3 – Price and Specific Goals (80/20 system):
Price: 80 points.
Specific goals: 20 points total – Ownership by Black People (10), Ownership by Youth (5), Ownership by Women (5).
Documentary proof for each: certified ID copies and SANAS-approved B-BBEE certificate or original sworn affidavit signed and dated by Commissioner of Oaths.
Mandatory to complete the specific goals table; failure means no points claimed.
Phase 4 – Objective Criteria: department reserves right not to award to lowest bidder; highest functionality score and detailed assessment of previous projects.
Technical Specifications
Source: znt 07-26-27.zip (TENDER)
Scope: Appointment of a Technical Support Team to assist with EPWP Co-Ordination in KwaZulu-Natal for 1 year (12 months).
Team structure (per Annexure B organogram):
1 x Technical Support Advisor – overall project and personnel management.
1 x Technical Support Advisor Assistant – overall management and administrative duties supporting the advisor.
1 x Technical Advisor Secretary (Programme Administrator) – programme administration.
1 x EPWP Grant Analyst – compliance, management and monitoring of EPWP Integrated Grant and Social Sector Incentive grant.
1 x EPWP Operations – data quality, records management, audit preparation, leading project managers, strategies to upscale job creation.
1 x EPWP Monitoring and Evaluation Manager – monitoring, measuring, reporting and evaluation of EPWP programmes against targets.
10 x District Coordinators – technical support to 10 District Municipalities at operational level; develop TORs for District/Metro Steering Committees and ensure quarterly meetings.
1 x Metro & Provincial Departments Coordinator – technical support to all Provincial Departments and one Metropolitan Municipality at strategic level; develop TORs for Provincial and Metro Steering Committees and ensure quarterly meetings.
4 x Regional Data Capturers (Southern Region) – administrative and operational support to district project managers; capture EPWP data into reporting system.
1 x Head Office Data Capturer (Metro & Provincial Departments) – same duties at Head Office.
Travel: maximum 1,000 km per month for 14 people (Technical Advisor, Assistant, 11 Coordinators, M&E Manager), equating to 24,000 km per month.
Reimbursement: fixed travel rate of R5.5 per km throughout contract; vehicles over 2.0L engine capacity reimbursed at 2.0L maximum rate.
Prior approval required for all trips and hotel reservations from KZN DPWI.
Weekly itineraries must be submitted for approval before trips; timesheets not exceeding stipulated hourly rate must accompany invoices.
Hospitality events (excluding technical support services) attract a 10% management fee.
The service provider must include names, qualifications, region and district names on the organogram.
Other costs: office and administration fees, travel, accommodation, internet/data, cellphone, landline
Transport: per km at fixed rate of R5.5
Events (inclusive of 10% management fee)
Grand total: R1,826,000.00 (inclusive of VAT) – to be carried to SBD 3.3 page 19.
No bid security, bonds, guarantees, or retention mentioned.
Payment: monthly, based on approved timesheets and invoices.
Compliance Requirements
Source: znt 07-26-27.zip (TENDER)
CSD registration: mandatory at closing time; unregistered bidders disqualified.
Tax compliance: valid SARS TCS PIN or CSD number required; each party in consortium/JV/subcontracting must submit separate TCS/CSD.
B-BBEE: SANAS-approved B-BBEE certificate or original sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) signed and dated by Commissioner of Oaths, required to claim specific goals points.
Specific goals evidence: certified ID copies of shareholders/directors for Black ownership; certified ID copies for youth and women ownership.
No bids from persons in service of the state, or companies/CCs with directors/members in service of the state.
SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure): disclose any state employment or relationship with procuring institution; false disclosure disqualifies.
SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination) – implied in SBD 4 declaration: no collusion, no price disclosure.
SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form): complete specific goals table to claim points.
Section C: Declaration that CSD information is correct and up to date.
Authority to Sign: proof of authority (e.g. company resolution) required.
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
2Mandatory requirement
Questions: Consolidated responses posted on departmental website on 28 September 2026 under 'questions and answers'; no compulsory pre-tender briefing.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records GUDUNKOMO INVESTMENTS AND CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 5224900 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
3Inferred operational need
1 x Technical Support Advisor Assistant – overall management and administrative duties supporting the advisor.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records GUDUNKOMO INVESTMENTS AND CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 5224900 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
6Inferred operational need
10 x District Coordinators – technical support to 10 District Municipalities at operational level; develop TORs for District/Metro Steering Committees and ensure quarterly meetings.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records GUDUNKOMO INVESTMENTS AND CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 5224900 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
7Inferred operational need
1 x Metro & Provincial Departments Coordinator – technical support to all Provincial Departments and one Metropolitan Municipality at strategic level; develop TORs for Provincial and Metro Steering Committees and ensure quarterly meetings.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records GUDUNKOMO INVESTMENTS AND CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 5224900 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
8Inferred operational need
4 x Regional Data Capturers (Southern Region) – administrative and operational support to district project managers; capture EPWP data into reporting system.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records GUDUNKOMO INVESTMENTS AND CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 5224900 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
26Inferred operational need
Pricing: Non-firm prices not considered; separate pricing schedule for each delivery point; all delivery costs included; price escalations only as specified.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records GUDUNKOMO INVESTMENTS AND CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 5224900 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
27Scored criterion
Office coverage (4 points): proof of office location (valid municipal rates or lease in company name) in: Southern Region – Pietermaritzburg Town; eThekwini Region – eThekwini Metro; North Coast Region – Richards Bay/Empangeni; Midlands Region – Ladysmith Town.
Threshold: 4 points
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records GUDUNKOMO INVESTMENTS AND CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 5224900 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
30Mandatory requirement
Submission: Physical deposit into the bid box only; bids must be on official forms (not retyped), every page initialled, and each bid in a separate sealed envelope marked with bid number and closing date.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records GUDUNKOMO INVESTMENTS AND CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 5224900 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
31Inferred operational need
Submission method: physical deposit into the bid box only. No telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, e-mail, or late bids accepted.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records GUDUNKOMO INVESTMENTS AND CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 5224900 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
32Inferred operational need
Bid box location: Ground floor, KZN Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, O.R. Tambo House Building, 191 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records GUDUNKOMO INVESTMENTS AND CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 5224900 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
33Mandatory requirement
Envelope requirements: sealed, with bidder name and address, bid number (ZNT 07/26/27), and closing date; must not contain documents for any other bid.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records GUDUNKOMO INVESTMENTS AND CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 5224900 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
34Mandatory requirement
Bids must be submitted on official forms (not retyped); photocopies allowed but original signature required. Every page must be initialled. No correcting fluid. Alterations must be initialled.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records GUDUNKOMO INVESTMENTS AND CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 5224900 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
60Scored criterion
EPWP Programme Management and LIC experience (30 points): 3 or more projects=30, 2=20, 1=10, 0=0. Projects must be similar nature, completed within last 5 years, with appointment and reference letters on previous client's letterhead.
Threshold: 30 points
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records GUDUNKOMO INVESTMENTS AND CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 5224900 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
62Scored criterion
Technical Support Advisor (10 points): 10 years' EPWP management experience, professionally registered with ECSA (PR Eng – Civil/Structural/Electrical/Mechanical), or PR QS with SAQSA, or PR Arch with SACAP, or Professional Construction Project Manager with LIC NQF Level 07 and ECSA registration.
Threshold: 10 points
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records GUDUNKOMO INVESTMENTS AND CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 5224900 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
64Scored criterion
EPWP Operations, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager (5 points): National Diploma or Degree in Project/Business Management with LIC, 5 years' EPWP implementation, reporting and technical support experience.
Threshold: 5 points
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records GUDUNKOMO INVESTMENTS AND CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 5224900 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
65Scored criterion
10 District Coordinators and 1 Metro & Provincial Departments Coordinator (11 points, 1 each): National Diploma or bachelor's degree in Built Environment, 3 years' EPWP implementation, reporting and technical support experience.
Threshold: 11 points
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records GUDUNKOMO INVESTMENTS AND CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 5224900 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Conflicting evidence
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
Relevant records disagree; review the cited sources and dates.
76Scored criterion
Phase 4 – Objective Criteria: department reserves right not to award to lowest bidder; highest functionality score and detailed assessment of previous projects.
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records GUDUNKOMO INVESTMENTS AND CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 5224900 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
80Inferred operational need
The department requires the appointment of a Technical Support Team to assist with EPWP Co-Ordination in KwaZulu-Natal for a period of 1 year (12 months). The team will provide technical support to provincial departments and municipalities implementing EPWP across all sectors in the province.
Threshold: 1 year
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
The linked award records GUDUNKOMO INVESTMENTS AND CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 5224900 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
86Inferred operational need
Preference system: 80/20 preference point system applies; B-BBEE status level certificates or sworn affidavits required for ownership claims (e.g., Black owned, youth owned).
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records GUDUNKOMO INVESTMENTS AND CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 5224900 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
87Scored criterion
Documentary proof for each: certified ID copies and SANAS-approved B-BBEE certificate or original sworn affidavit signed and dated by Commissioner of Oaths.
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records GUDUNKOMO INVESTMENTS AND CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 5224900 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
88Inferred operational need
B-BBEE: SANAS-approved B-BBEE certificate or original sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) signed and dated by Commissioner of Oaths, required to claim specific goals points.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.