Awarded Tender: Water and sanitation eastern cape cement supply RFQ

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Summary

This tender invites bids for the supply and delivery of 3000 bags of 50kg cem ii/a-l 42.5N Locally produced cement to the mzimvubu water project access road near maclear in the eastern cape. IT is open to compliant suppliers and manufacturers meeting strict local content, technical, and administrative requirements.

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What the buyer was looking for

1Mandatory requirement

Attend the compulsory site briefing on 10 June 2026 at 10:00 at Mzimvubu Water Project Construction East Site Offices (GPS: -31°07'19"S, 28°41'13"E).

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Known supplier evidence

The linked award records SEEMANYE SUPPLIERS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 483000 ZAR.

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Evaluation Criteria

Source: WTE1002CE.pdf

Bids will be evaluated in four phases: Mandatory Requirements, Administrative Compliance, Technical Evaluation, and Preference Points (80/20 system).

Phase 1: Mandatory Requirements

Attend compulsory site briefing on 10 June 2026 at 10:00 (Mzimvubu Water Project Construction East Site Offices, GPS: -31°07'19"S, 28°41'13"E). Failure to attend disqualifies the bid.
Submit completed, signed SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, and Annexure C. Failure to submit any of these disqualifies the bid.

Phase 2: Administrative Compliance

Submit completed, signed SBD 6.1 (PPR 2022). Failure to submit forfeits preference points.
Registered on National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) with valid CSD number.
Tax compliance: Submit SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD-verified tax status. For consortia/JVs, each party must submit separate TCS/CSD proof.
Actively registered with CIPC (verified via CSD/CIPC).
Submit certified B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs). Failure to submit forfeits preference points.
Submit signed Annexure C (Local Production and Content).

Phase 3: Technical Evaluation

Cement must meet SANS 50197-1 (CEM II/A-L 42.5N) and SANS 1491 (cement extenders) standards.
100% local content (dtic threshold). Exemptions require dtic approval.
Manufacturer’s NRCS Letter of Authority must be submitted within 5 days of request.
Complete Table 3 (Technical Evaluation) in full.

Phase 4: Preference Points (80/20 System)

Price: Maximum 80 points for the lowest acceptable bid.
B-BBEE and Specific Goals: Maximum 20 points, allocated as follows:

B-BBEE Status Level (Level 1–2, QSE/EME): Up to 3 points.
Women Ownership: Up to 5 points (pro-rata ownership).
Youth Ownership: Up to 5 points (pro-rata ownership, <35 years).
Disability Ownership: Up to 5 points (pro-rata ownership).
Location of Enterprise (Eastern Cape): Up to 2 points.

Submit supporting documents (e.g., full CSD report, valid B-BBEE certificate) to verify claimed points.

Additional Notes:

Bids from state employees or entities with state-employed directors/members will not be considered.
Foreign bidders must have a presence or local representative in RSA (unless exempt).
The Department may award the contract to a bidder meeting local content requirements, even if they did not score the highest points.

Contract Awarded

Award Information

Winning Supplier

Supply and delivery of 50kg (CEMII/A-L42.5N) local content cement bags to mzimvubu water project – access road near maclear in the eastern cape province.

Award Details

Water and Sanitation

Organization Directors

Awards Won: SEEMANYE SUPPLIERS

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What the tender required and what the award supports

Attend the compulsory site briefing on 10 June 2026 at 10:00 at Mzimvubu Water Project Construction East Site Offices (GPS: -31°07'19"S, 28°41'13"E).

Cement must be 100% locally produced, comply with SANS 50197-1 (CEM II/A-L 42.5N) and SANS 1491, and have SABS mark and NRCS Letter of Authority.

Non-compliant materials will be rejected and must be removed at the bidder’s expense within 48 hours.

Product Requirements:

Must comply with SANS 50197-1 (CEM II/A-L 42.5N) and SANS 1491 (cement extenders).

Must have SABS mark and NRCS Letter of Authority (submit copy within 5 days of request).

Must be free-flowing, lump-free, and in unopened bags. Bags must be <30 days old from manufacture date and stored in cool, dry conditions.

Deliveries accepted Monday-Thursday, 06:30-15:15 (excludes Fridays 14:00-Mondays 06:30, public holidays, last Thursday/Friday of the month).

Non-compliant products will be rejected and must be removed within 48 hours at bidder’s expense.

Vehicle Requirements:

No overloading per Road Traffic Act.

Scope of Work:

Quantity required is estimated at 3000 bags but not guaranteed. Orders will be placed as needed.

Include all costs (VAT, delivery, transport) in firm pricing, valid for 120 days from closing date.

Payment will be made per load delivered to the site, monthly via EFT within 30 days of invoice approval. No cash, cheque, or upfront payments.

Submit bids by 15 June 2026 at 11:00 to the bid box at Mthatha Dam Office Building, using official forms (SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, Annexure C). Late or incomplete submissions will be disqualified.

TO BE DEPOSITED IN: The bid box at the entrance of Mthatha Dam Office Building Department of Water and Sanitation Mthatha Dam 5100 OR Courier: To The Department of Water and Sanitation Mthatha Dam Office Building Construction East Mthatha 5100

Mandatory Compliance:

Tax compliance: Submit SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN (apply via e-filing at www.sars.gov.za) or CSD-verified tax status. For consortia/JVs, each party must submit separate TCS/CSD proof.

CIPC registration: Must be actively registered (verified via CSD/CIPC).

NRCS Compliance: Cement must have NRCS Letter of Authority (submit copy within 5 days of request).

SABS Standards: Cement must comply with SANS 50197-1 and SANS 1491 (SABS mark required).

Disqualification Risks:

Non-attendance of compulsory briefing (10 June 2026).

Incomplete/missing SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, or Annexure C.

Bidders in service of the state (or directors/members in state service) are ineligible.

Failure to provide proof of authority for bid signatory (e.g., company resolution).

Bids will be evaluated in four phases: Mandatory Requirements, Administrative Compliance, Technical Evaluation, and Preference Points (80/20 system).

Phase 1: Mandatory Requirements

Attend compulsory site briefing on 10 June 2026 at 10:00 (Mzimvubu Water Project Construction East Site Offices, GPS: -31°07'19"S, 28°41'13"E). Failure to attend disqualifies the bid.

Submit completed, signed SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, and Annexure C. Failure to submit any of these disqualifies the bid.

Phase 2: Administrative Compliance

Submit completed, signed SBD 6.1 (PPR 2022). Failure to submit forfeits preference points.

Registered on National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) with valid CSD number.

Tax compliance: Submit SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD-verified tax status. For consortia/JVs, each party must submit separate TCS/CSD proof.

Actively registered with CIPC (verified via CSD/CIPC).

Submit signed Annexure C (Local Production and Content).

Phase 3: Technical Evaluation

Cement must meet SANS 50197-1 (CEM II/A-L 42.5N) and SANS 1491 (cement extenders) standards.

Manufacturer’s NRCS Letter of Authority must be submitted within 5 days of request.

Complete Table 3 (Technical Evaluation) in full.

Phase 4: Preference Points (80/20 System)

Price: Maximum 80 points for the lowest acceptable bid.

Women Ownership: Up to 5 points (pro-rata ownership).

Youth Ownership: Up to 5 points (pro-rata ownership, <35 years).

Disability Ownership: Up to 5 points (pro-rata ownership).

Location of Enterprise (Eastern Cape): Up to 2 points.

Additional Notes:

Bids from state employees or entities with state-employed directors/members will not be considered.

Foreign bidders must have a presence or local representative in RSA (unless exempt).

Vehicles must be suitable for transport (DWS may instruct repairs or replacement).

Deliver 3000 bags to site within 14 days of order, adhering to specified delivery hours and conditions.

Temperature of fresh cement at delivery must not exceed 32°C. No damaged or open bags accepted.

Weighbridge slip from manufacturer required upon delivery.

Delivery Requirements:

Nominate a contact person for delivery scheduling with DWS.

Ownership and risk transfer to DWS at point of signed delivery acceptance.

Submit proof of tax compliance (SARS TCS PIN or CSD verification), CIPC registration, and B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit.

Submit certified B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs). Failure to submit forfeits preference points.

100% local content (dtic threshold). Exemptions require dtic approval.

B-BBEE and Specific Goals: Maximum 20 points, allocated as follows:

B-BBEE Status Level (Level 1–2, QSE/EME): Up to 3 points.

Submit supporting documents (e.g., full CSD report, valid B-BBEE certificate) to verify claimed points.

The Department may award the contract to a bidder meeting local content requirements, even if they did not score the highest points.

Cement must be locally produced/manufactured with 100% local content (dtic threshold).

B-BBEE: Submit certified B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to qualify for preference points.

Local Content: 100% local production/content for cement (dtic requirement). Submit Annexure C (Local Production and Content) and manufacturer’s letter confirming local production. Exemption from dtic required if local content cannot be met.

Failure to submit B-BBEE certificate/affidavit or TCS/CSD proof.

Non-compliance with local content or NRCS/SABS requirements.

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