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Nquthu local municipality requires construction of the nondweni landfill site in ward 06 under tender number NQULM07/26-27. the project requires a CIDB grading of 7ce or higher, and the tender document costs r1,321.00 (Non-refundable). The compulsory briefing takes place on 13 october 2026 at 10:00 at empumelelweni hall, and tenders close on 26 october 2026 at 12:00. Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points), with specific goals covering black ownership and rdp (kwazulu-natal) criteria.
Tenders must be submitted on the official tender document issued by the municipality. Envelopes must be clearly marked with the tender name and tender number. Submit to the offices of nquthu municipality by the closing time. Late tenders will not be accepted. Returnable documents: - ID copy of directors and csd registration (for ownership specific goal). - Csd registration or proof of municipal accounts, affidavit, or proof of residence signed by ward councillor (for rdp specific goal). - All other returnable forms as specified in the tender data.
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Nquthu local municipality invites tenders for three separate capital construction projects: the nondweni landfill site in ward 06, the empumelelweni road in ward 14, and the mlahane road in ward 12. Each project is a distinct tender with its own document, CIDB grading, compulsory briefing, and closing date. Bidders must hold the required CIDB grading, be registered on the csd, and attend the compulsory briefing for the project they intend to bid on.
Submission method: sealed tender, delivered to the offices of nquthu municipality by 12:00 on the closing date. - Envelopes must be clearly marked with the tender name and tender number. - Tenders may only be submitted on the official tender document issued by the municipality. - NO late tenders will be accepted. - Returnable documents: completed and signed tender document, including the specific goals verification documents (ID copies of directors, csd registration, proof of residence). - All service providers must be registered on the municipality's database and the central supplier database (csd).
ESKOM requires remedial repairs to the pollution control dams, fuel containment areas and associated environmental containment infrastructure at ankerlig power station. The scope covers civil engineering work, and bidders must comply with the ESKOM PPE standard (240-44175132), issue PPE free of charge, and accept strict consequence management for non-compliance. The most consequential consideration is that PPE non-compliance can stop work and trigger contractual penalties, so bidders must budget for and enforce full PPE compliance.
Returnable documents: - sbd 6.2 (Declaration for local production and content) and annex c (local content declaration β summary schedule) are mandatory returnables. - B-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit/cipc affidavit, proof of ownership/shareholding (preferably cipc documentation) with shareholding breakdown, certified ID copies of shareholders, and proof of disability (where applicable) are required to claim preference points. - Sdl&i implementation schedule must be completed and returned to the sdl&i representative for acceptance within 28 days after contract award. - Quarterly sdl&i compliance reports must be submitted to ESKOM in accordance with the data collection template. - B-bbee improvement or retention plan must be submitted within 30 days of signing the contract. Disqualification risks: - failure to meet the CIDB csdg mandatory percentage of 0.375% Renders the tender non-responsive. - Failure to meet sdl&i obligations may result in penalties and retention being invoked.
ESKOM requires remedial repairs to the pollution control dams, fuel containment areas and associated environmental containment infrastructure at gourikwa power station in the western cape. The work is civil engineering in nature and bidders must be registered contractors compliant with eskom's contractor health and safety requirements. All work must be performed in strict adherence to eskom's life-saving rules, which carry zero tolerance for violations and may result in disciplinary action or suspension of contractor activities.
Compliance: bidders must be registered contractors compliant with eskom's contractor health and safety requirements (standard 32-136). safety: all work must comply with the occupational health and safety act and eskom's life-saving rules. Life-saving rules: the six rules are: open, isolate, test, earth and create an equipotential zone before touch; hook up at height; buckle up; be sober; ensure a permit to work; and ensure safe live working. Violations: violating a life-saving rule is treated as serious misconduct; contractors must immediately remove the offending employee from site and initiate disciplinary proceedings within five working days. Suspension: ESKOM may suspend a contractor's activities if a contractor manager or supervisor allows a life-saving rule violation. Scope: the work is remedial repairs to pollution control dams, fuel containment areas and associated environmental containment infrastructure at gourikwa power station.
Hessequa municipality requires the erection of security fencing at the riversdale water and wastewater treatment facilities and pump stations. The contract is open to bidders with a CIDB contractor grading of 3sq or higher, and evaluation will follow the 80/10/10 points system for price, b-bbee contribution, and locality. A compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 13 october 2026, and tenders must be submitted by 12:00 on 23 october 2026.
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This tender invites bids for the provision of routine road maintenance construction services for projects located in the northern cape province. The procurement type is an open request for bid (tender), and NO briefing session is scheduled. Interested contractors in the civil engineering and construction sector should submit their bids before the closing date of 19 october 2026.
β’ Bidders must be registered on the central supplier database (csd). β’ Bidders must have a valid CIDB grading for civil engineering works (as applicable). β’ Bidders must comply with BBBEE requirements as stipulated in the tender documents.
This tender invites bids for the provision of routine road maintenance construction services for projects in the western cape province. The scope falls under civil engineering and construction, and the tender is an open request for bids. Interested contractors should note the closing date of 19 october 2026 and that NO briefing session is scheduled.
β’ Must be a registered contractor in the relevant CIDB grading for civil engineering works. β’ Must comply with all applicable BBBEE requirements as stipulated in the tender documents. β’ Must have proven experience in road maintenance or similar construction projects. β’ Must submit all required tender documentation before the closing date and time.
SANRAL requires routine road maintenance construction services on national routes in the western cape, covering pavement, drainage, roadside, vegetation, traffic sign, structure, and emergency works. The contract is split into toll and non-toll sections along national routes 1, 2, 7, and r43, with a 24-hour emergency standby team and a wellness program for site employees. Bidders must submit a valid b-bbee certificate, csd registration, tax compliance pin, and a list of relevant projects from the last 15 years. The most consequential consideration is the fixed-rate pricing with potential scope adjustments and the requirement to maintain a 24-hour emergency response capability.
Returnable documents must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid: - form of offer (incorporating sbd7): the signed offer cover page. - Contract data (c1.2.3): Key personnel details including contract manager and contractor's representative (construction manager). - Pricing schedule (c2.2, Incorporating sbd3): completed bill of quantities. - List of relevant projects completed within the last 15 years and/or ongoing, with supporting documents. - Standard sbd forms as applicable (declaration of interest, independent bid determination, etc.). Submission method and address not stated in the provided text.
Ekurhuleni housing company is establishing a panel of contractors for capital works, major upgrades and refurbishment programmes across multiple built-environment disciplines, to be appointed on an as-and-when-required basis for 36 months. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading between grade 4 and grade 9 in gb, ce, eb, ep or me classes. The most consequential consideration is that bids are evaluated only on functionality, with NO price evaluation, and bidders must score at least 80 out of 100 points to qualify for the panel.
Submission method: hand delivery only. - Deposit the sealed envelope in the red tender box at the reception and sign the submission register. - Address: cnr victoria street and linton jones street, germiston (next to the fire station). - Envelope must state the bid description and reference number: POC/008/2026. - late bids will be received, marked as late, and not considered for evaluation. - Bids remain valid for 120 days after the closing date. - Returnable documents: all mandatory forms and documents required by the three-stage evaluation must be completed and submitted. Specific forms are not listed in the advert.
Provision of professional services for the periodic maintenance of national route n2 section 13, covering a 45 km section between dutywa and mthatha in the eastern cape, under a 12-month contract with a 10% retention and 2% tender guarantee. Bidders must meet a 70-point functionality threshold, hold a CIDB 8ce or higher (or 7ce for jv lead), and submit all returnable forms by 16 october 2026 at 12:00.
Submission method: physical delivery only. Tenders must be placed inside the tender box at the reception area, 20 shoreward drive, baywest, gqeberha, 6025, during office hours (09:00 to 16:00) monday to friday. - Telephonic, telegraphic, telex, facsimile, or e-mailed tenders will not be accepted. - NO late tenders will be accepted after the closing time. - Tenders must be submitted on the issued tender documentation only. - The bidder's name and contact details must appear on the cover page. - Envelope must be clearly marked "tender" and bear the employer's name, contract number and description, the authorised representative's name, postal address and contact telephone numbers. - Submit all returnable schedules in both printed hard copy and pdf format on a flash drive. In case of discrepancy, the printed hard copy takes precedence. - For multiple project submissions (SCM bid number), submit all certificates (except c forms) as scanned pdfs on a flash drive for the batch, and c forms as project-specific scanned pdfs in named separate project folders. - Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page. - Form a1: confirmation of project submissions contained in the bid. - Form a2: certificate of authority for signatory (attach board resolution). - Form a3: certificate of authority for joint ventures (where applicable). - Form a4: declaration of tenderer's current status of any debt outstanding to SANRAL. - form a5: declaration form - management of domestic prominent influential persons, foreign prominent public officials and foreign influential nationals. - Form a6: certificate of fronting practices. - Form a7: registration on national treasury central supplier database. - Form a8: declaration of tenderer's litigation history. - Form a9: certificate of tax compliance status. - Form a10: schedule of deviations or qualifications by tenderer. - Form a11 (sbd4): bidder's disclosure - declares whether any director/shareholder is employed by the state or connected to the institution. - Form a12: tenderer's b-bbee verification. - Form a13: preference points claim form (sbd6.1). - Form a14: popia. - Form a15: certificate of permission to conduct due diligence investigation. - Form a16: declaration of tenderer's past supply chain management practices. - Form a17: schedule of addenda to tender documents. - Form a18: certificate of insurance cover. - Form a19: tenderer's registered financial service provider letter and bank details. - Form a20: schedule of current commitments. - Form a21: certificate of compliance with compensation for occupational injuries and diseases act, 1993. - Form a22: registration with CIDB. - form a23: declaration of tenderer's financial submission. - Form a24: compliance with labour legislation declaration. - Form a25: certificate of single tender submission. - Form a26 (sbd6.2): Declaration certificate for local production and content for designated sectors. - Form a27: local content declaration: summary schedule (annexure c). - Form b1: schedule of work experience. - Form b1.1: Schedule of work experience - completed projects. - Form b1.2: Schedule of work experience - in progress projects. - Form b2: schedule of contractor's equipment. - Form b4.1: Key personnel experience - construction manager. - Form b4.2: Key personnel experience - contracts manager. - Form b5: proposed subcontractors. - Form b6: contractor's establishment on site and general obligations. - Form b7: schedule of special materials. - Form b8: work plan and proposed methodology. - Form of offer (incorporating sbd7): signed by the authorised representative and two witnesses. - Disqualification risks: - omission or non-signature of any mandatory returnable form. - Failure to attend the compulsory briefing session. - Late submission, regardless of reason. - Submission via prohibited channels (email, fax, etc.). - Material deviations or qualifications not listed in form a10. - Incomplete pricing schedule that does not balance back to the form of offer. - Failure to comply with addenda instructions.
The city of joburg property company (jpc) is establishing a panel of general building (gb) contractors, restricted to CIDB grade 2 to 4, to provide repairs, maintenance, and minor upgrades for the city of johannesburg on an as-and-when-required basis for three years. Appointment to the panel does not guarantee work; projects are allocated via a rotational process for emergency works and the SCM RFQ process for planned works. Bidders must pass all mandatory pre-qualifiers and score at least 70 points on functionality to be considered. The most consequential requirement is the compulsory briefing session on 30 september 2026 β non-attendance results in automatic disqualification.
Submission method: physical delivery only. Bids must be placed in a sealed envelope or cover, clearly marked with the bid number (POP03/2027/FY/JPC) and project description, and deposited in the tender box at the jpc offices. NO fax, email, or other electronic submissions will be accepted. Submission address: city of joburg property company (soc) ltd 3rd floor (entrance level), a-block forum i (forum one) braampark office park 33 hoofd street, braamfontein closing time: 21 october 2026 at 10h30 (telkom time). Late bids will not be accepted or considered. Bid box access: monday to friday, 08h00β16h00. Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed, and submitted on official forms; do not re-type): - mbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses any connection to persons in the service of the state. - Mbd 8 (declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices): declares any past abuse, fraud, or default. - Mbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination): certifies NO collusive bidding. - Jpc mbd 7.1 (Bidder's information): provides bidder and banking details. - Jpc mbd 10 (scope of work), jpc mbd 11 (bid specifications), jpc mbd 12 (evaluation criteria), jpc mbd 13 (statement of bidder's experience), jpc mbd 15 (standard conditions of submission), jpc mbd 16 (standard conditions of appointment), jpc mbd 17 (popia), jpc mbd 18 (registration documents), jpc mbd 19 (power of attorney or company resolution), jpc mbd 20 (proof of municipal account), jpc mbd 21 (joint venture/consortium agreement), jpc mbd 22 (bidder's experience), jpc mbd 23 (key personnel experience and qualifications). All pages must be initialled. The original file, including all annexures, must be clearly marked with the bidder's name and CIDB grading. Disqualification risks: - non-attendance at the compulsory briefing session. - Incomplete or unsigned documents/forms. - Bids not submitted on official forms. - Bids received after the closing time. - Bids deposited in the incorrect box.
Procurement of construction works at an airport under a nec3 priced contract with bill of quantities, including design responsibility, site access 14 hours daily, and a r100 million professional indemnity insurance requirement. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory r100 million pi cover and the employer's right to terminate for convenience with payment of a1 amount.
Submission method: email only, to [email protected]. Bids sent to any other address will not be considered. - Closing time: 16 october 2026 at 12h00 (south african time). Late bids are rejected. - Split the submission into at least four attachments of 4 mb each; do not send one large file. - Use the same subject heading as the invitation. - Each page of the bid documents must be signed or stamped by an authorised person. - Returnable documents must be completed in full and signed; incomplete submissions may be treated as non-responsive. - Returnable forms include: sbd 1 (invitation to bid, signed as the offer cover page), form of offer and acceptance (c1.1), Pricing/activity schedules (c2.2), And appendix 1 (contract document, to be completed and returned with the bid). - Proof of authority (e.g. Company resolution) must accompany the signature. - NO telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile or e-mail tenders will be accepted (except the email submission specified above).
ESKOM requires the design and construction of a fuel station at kusile power station (mpumalanga) under a 7-month contract, governed by the nec3 engineering & construction contract. The contract involves secondary option x13 (performance bond), and may include option x16 (retention) and asgi-sa obligations, requiring the successful bidder to provide bank guarantees in exact pro forma formats. Bidders must arrange for a bank or parent company to issue performance, retention (if applicable), and asgi-sa guarantees on the pro forma letterhead, with any deviation from the prescribed text or format rendering them unacceptable.
Returnable documents: - sbd 6.2 (Declaration for local production and content) and annex c (local content declaration-summary schedule) are returnable if applicable. - B-bbee preference points claim documents: valid b-bbee certificate (sanas accredited) or sworn affidavit/cips affidavit, proof of ownership/shareholding (preferably cipc), certified ID copies of shareholders, proof of disability (if applicable), and consolidated b-bbee certificate for trusts/consortia/jvs. - Sdl&i objectives: complete and submit proposals for local procurement content, procurement from designated groups, jobs created/retained, and skills development. - Sdl&i implementation schedule: complete and return to the sdl&i representative for acceptance within 28 days after contract award. - B-bbee improvement or retention plan: submit within 30 days of signing the contract. Submission method and address: not stated in this document. Disqualification risks: - failure to meet mandatory CIDB csdg percentage (if applicable) renders the tender non-responsive. - Failure to meet objective criteria may lead to the second-ranked tenderer being recommended for award.
Mkhondo local municipality requires the construction of a bulk sewer collector and outfall sewer in amsterdam town, mpumalanga. Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 8 ce or higher and submit a comprehensive set of compulsory documents, including audited financial statements and certified municipal accounts. The tender uses the 90/10 price and specific goals point system with a minimum quality score of 75% (68 out of 90 points), and a compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 22 september 2026.
Submission method: sealed envelope deposited in the tender box at mkhondo local municipality, corner of mark and de wet streets, mkhondo, mpumalanga. Closing time: 12h00 on 19 october 2026. Envelope must be endorsed with: MKHO16/2026/27, construction of a bulk sewer collector and outfall sewer in amsterdam town. Tenders must be completed only in black ink and only on the issued tender documentation. Bidders must write their name, company name, contact details and email address on the submission register; failure to do so may exclude the bid from adjudication. Telegraphic, telephonic, fax, telex, email or late tenders will not be accepted. Couriers collecting bid documents must present a letter on official letterhead confirming the specific bid(s) and payment of the full amount. Tenders remain valid for 90 days from the closing date. Compulsory returnable documents (failure to provide any results in automatic disqualification): - proof of valid CIDB grading designation (8 ce or higher). - Valid SARS tax compliance status pin (tcs pin). - Valid letter of good standing. - Copy of company registration certificate (cipc). - Certified municipal accounts for the bidding entity (for the month ended august 2026) or a valid lease agreement of the entity and all its directors. - Certified copy of shareholders' ID documents. - Comprehensive (not a summary) csd registration report. - Entity's latest three-year comparative audited annual financial statements.
SANRAL requires a contractor for routine road maintenance on national route n10 sections 5 to 8, from koppieskraal (km 31.32) To omdraaivlei (km 61.64) In the northern cape. The work covers pavement, drainage, roadside, signage, vegetation, emergency assistance and minor structure repairs, with a 24-hour emergency standby team and a wellness program. Bidders must be csd-registered, submit a valid b-bbee certificate, and provide a list of relevant projects completed within the last 15 years. The contract is evaluated under the 90/10 preference point system (price 90, b-bbee 10).
Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid): - form a1: confirmation of project submissions contained in the bid. - Form a2: certificate of authority for signatory, with a signed and dated board resolution on company letterhead; for joint ventures, a certificate from each member. - Valid proof of b-bbee status. - List of projects relevant or similar to this tender scope, successfully completed within the last 15 years and/or ongoing. - Completed bill of quantities / pricing schedule (section c2.2). - Annex c, d, e: local content declarations (supporting schedules for local content and imported content calculations). - Submit a printed and bound hard copy and a flash drive of the resolution. - The successful bidder must keep all returnable documents valid for the duration of the contract; failure to renew may lead to termination.
This tender invites bids for the provision of routine road maintenance construction services for projects in the northern cape province. The scope includes civil engineering construction work related to road maintenance. Interested contractors should submit their bids before the closing date of 12 october 2026.
Returnable documents: as included in the contract. Such document(s) may include the bill of quantities, data lists and, β βtenderβ means that section of the form of offer and acceptance called βofferβ and all other documents, β βbill of quantitiesβ shall also mean the pricing schedule as contained in section c2.2 Of the contract
SANRAL invites proposals for the periodic maintenance (repair and reseal) of national route 10 section 6, from hanover (km 0.00) To dieprivier (km 20.00), In the free state. This is a civil engineering construction tender under the request for proposal (RFP) process. Contractors with relevant experience in road maintenance and resealing works should apply.
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This tender for the replacement of the excitation system on units 1 and 2 at vanderkloof power station has been cancelled by ESKOM. NO further submissions will be accepted.
Provide the required returnable documents as listed in the tender. Ensure all forms are completed and submitted with the bid. Failure to include any returnable may lead to disqualification.
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