Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Issuing Organization
Northern Cape - Cooperative Governance Human Settlement and Traditional AffairsLocation
Northern Cape
Closing Date
28 Aug 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
22 MAIN ROAD - - GARIES - 8220
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
04 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-164575
The department of co-operative governance, human settlements and traditional affairs of the northern cape (coghsta) is procuring the construction of 30 breaking new ground (bng) houses in garies, kamiesberg local municipality, for the namakwa district municipality. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 5 gb or higher, be registered with the nhbrc and csd, and attend a compulsory clarification meeting and site visit on 12 august 2026. The most consequential requirement is the functionality threshold of 70 out of 100 points, scored on experience, project staff, plant and equipment, and bank rating, before price and preference are considered.
CIDB grading: Bidders must be registered with the CIDB in a grading designation of 5 GB or higher, active and in good standing at tender close.
NHBRC registration: Bidders must be registered with the NHBRC, with a valid registration that has not expired at tender close.
CSD registration: Bidders must submit proof of CSD database registration.
Compulsory clarification meeting and site visit: Attendance is mandatory on Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 09:00 at Kamiesberg Local Municipality Offices, 22 Main Road, Garies, 8220; late arrival of 15 minutes or more disqualifies the bidder.
Functionality threshold: Bidders must score at least 70 out of 100 points on functionality (Experience of Tenderer 40%, Project Staff Experience 30%, Plant and Equipment 18%, Bank Rating 12%) to be further evaluated.
Experience requirement: Bidders must provide signed appointment and completion letters for at least one project of similar scope (construction of buildings valued at R1.5 million or more including VAT) completed in the last 5 years; more projects earn higher points.
Project staff: The Construction Manager must have a minimum B-Tech in Engineering or Built Environment and be registered as Pr.CPM, Pr.CM, or Candidate; the Site Agent must have a minimum N.Dip in a relevant field; the General Foreman must hold a building trade certificate; the Safety Officer must be registered with SACPCMP.
Plant and equipment: Bidders must provide proof of ownership (3 points per item) or hire/lease agreements (1 point per item) for TLB, LDV, Tipper Truck, walk-behind roller/rammer, powerfloat, and 2 x concrete mixers (min 300L).
Bank rating: Bidders must submit a bank rating letter not older than 1 month; a rating of A to C scores 12 points, D to E scores 0.
Disqualification: Bidders who previously failed to complete a CoGHSTA project in the last 5 years, or whose directors were terminated, will be disqualified.
Submission: Tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number, title, closing date, and bidder's name and address, placed in the Tender Box at CoGHSTA Head Office, Larry Moleko Louw Building, 9 Cecil Sussman Road, Kimberley, 8301, by Friday, 28 August 2026 at 11:00.
Validity: The tender offer must remain valid for 90 days from the closing date.
VAT: The project is VAT exempt; the employer will not pay VAT (VAT payable 0%).
Security: The successful tenderer must provide a fixed performance guarantee of 10% of the contract sum, or an additional deduction of 10% from each interim certificate, or a fixed performance guarantee of 5% plus 5% retention from each interim certificate.
Community Liaison Officer: The contractor must appoint a CLO at a fixed remuneration of R7,500 per month.
Local labour: The contractor must use local labour as far as possible and comply with EPWP reporting.
Health and Safety: A Health and Safety Plan must be approved before construction starts; a Health and Safety File must be maintained on site and handed over at final completion; the Occupational Health and Safety Agreement and a letter of good standing from the Compensation Commissioner must be submitted within 14 days after commencement.
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Date & Time
Friday, 28 August 2026 - 11:00
Venue
KAMIESBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY OFFICES, 22 MAIN ROAD, GARIES, 8220
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
A CIDB grading of 4gb or higher is required.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
22 MAIN ROAD - - GARIES - 8220
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Having these can improve your winning chances: NHBRC Registration, ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety), SACPCMP Registration, ECSA Registration
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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GARIES TENDER DOCUMENT 30 BNG NC 10 2026.pdf
Tender for the construction of 30 BNG houses in Garies, Namakwa District, Northern Cape, issued by the Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA). The project uses a two-stage evaluation process (functionality then 80/20 preference points) with a compulsory site briefing on 12 August 2026 and a closing date of 28 August 2026.
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Important Dates
Source: GARIES TENDER DOCUMENT 30 BNG NC 10 2026.pdf (TENDER)Compulsory clarification meeting and site visit: Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 09:00, at Kamiesberg Local Municipality Offices, 22 Main Road, Garies, 8220 (coordinates 30°33'35.08"S, 17°59'24.00"E). Attendance is compulsory; late arrival of 15 minutes or more excludes the bidder. Closing date: Friday, 28 August 2026 at 11:00. Invitation date: 4 August 2026.
Contact Information
Source: GARIES TENDER DOCUMENT 30 BNG NC 10 2026.pdf (TENDER)General enquiries: Karel Visagie, CoGHSTA, Tel (053) 807-9713, email [email protected]. Technical enquiries: Rudzani P. Mamphaga, Iceburg Trading 751CC and Brunel Engineering JV, Tel (086) 056 7890, email [email protected]. Employer's Agent address: No. 04 Jacobus Smit Avenue, Labram, Kimberley, 8300. Submission address: Tender Box, CoGHSTA Head Office, Larry Moleko Louw Building, 9 Cecil Sussman Road, Kimberley, 8301.
Submission Guidelines
Source: GARIES TENDER DOCUMENT 30 BNG NC 10 2026.pdf (TENDER)Tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number, title, closing date, and the bidder's name and address, placed in the Tender Box at the CoGHSTA Head Office, Larry Moleko Louw Building, 9 Cecil Sussman Road, Kimberley, 8301. The envelope must contain the completed Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1) and all returnable documents, completed in non-erasable black ink. One original plus one electronic scanned copy on a flash drive must be provided. Telephonic, telegraphic, telex, facsimile or e-mailed offers will not be accepted. A two-envelope procedure will not be followed. Tenders must be signed by a person duly authorised; joint ventures must include a notarised joint venture agreement. The tender offer must remain valid for 90 days from the closing date. Tenders will not be opened immediately after closing; prices will not be read out due to a two-stage evaluation. Disqualification risks include: failure to attend both the compulsory clarification meeting and site visit, failure to submit correct declarations on all SBD forms, missing proof of CSD, CIDB, NHBRC or company registration, missing authority to sign with director's certified ID copy, previous failure to complete a CoGHSTA project in the last 5 years, and failure to comply with the scope of work.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: GARIES TENDER DOCUMENT 30 BNG NC 10 2026.pdf (TENDER)Two-stage evaluation: first functionality, then price and preference. Functionality minimum threshold is 70 out of 100 points. Functionality criteria and weights: Experience of Tenderer 40%, Project Staff Experience 30%, Plant and Equipment 18%, Bank Rating 12%. Experience of Tenderer: points awarded for completed projects of similar scope (construction of buildings valued at R1.5 million or more including VAT) in the last 5 years — 5 projects = 40 points, 4 = 32, 3 = 24, 2 = 16, 1 = 8. Project Staff Experience: Construction Manager (10 points) — minimum B-Tech in Engineering/Built Environment, registered as Pr.CPM/Pr.CM/Candidate, 10+ years = 10, 7-9 = 6, 3-6 = 3, <3 = 0; Site Agent (10 points) — minimum N.Dip in relevant field, 7+ years = 10, 5-6 = 6, 3-4 = 3, <3 = 0; General Foreman (6 points) — building trade certificate, 7+ years = 6, 5-6 = 4, 3-4 = 2, <3 = 0; Safety Officer (4 points) — SACPCMP registered, 2+ years = 4, <2 = 0. Plant and Equipment (18 points): ownership proof = 3 points per item, hire/lease proof = 1 point per item, for TLB, LDV, Tipper Truck, Walk behind roller/rammer, Powerfloat, and 2 x Concrete Mixer (min 300L). Bank Rating (12 points): rating A to C = 12, D to E = 0 (letter not older than 1 month). Financial offer scored using Formula 2 (Option 1) with W1 = 80 points. Preference points (Specific Goals) up to 20 points: 100% Women or Youth owned = 10, less than 100% = 5; 100% Black owned = 10, less than 100% = 5; 100% People living with disability = 10; Locally owned (Northern Cape) = 5. Maximum total preference points 20. Contract awarded to highest total points, subject to risk analysis and reasonableness of price.
Technical Specifications
Source: GARIES TENDER DOCUMENT 30 BNG NC 10 2026.pdf (TENDER)The scope is the construction of 30 BNG (Breaking New Ground) houses in Garies, Kamiesberg Local Municipality, for the Namakwa District Municipality. The works include civil engineering construction as per the SANS Standardised Specifications and the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) for Construction Works (3rd Edition) 2015. The contract includes appointment of a Community Liaison Officer (CLO) at a fixed remuneration of R7,500 per month. The contractor must use local labour as far as possible and comply with EPWP reporting. A Health and Safety Plan must be approved before construction starts; a Health and Safety File must be maintained on site and handed over at final completion. The contractor must submit the Occupational Health and Safety Agreement and a letter of good standing from the Compensation Commissioner within 14 days after commencement. The project is not an EPWP project but local labour is required. Site information and geotechnical data are provided in Part C4. Engineering drawings are in Volume 2.
Financial Requirements
Source: GARIES TENDER DOCUMENT 30 BNG NC 10 2026.pdf (TENDER)The project is VAT exempt; the employer will not pay VAT (VAT payable 0%). The tendered sum will not be subject to escalation. Pricing must be submitted on the Pricing Data forms (C2.1 and C2.2). The successful tenderer must provide security in one of three options: a fixed performance guarantee of 10% of contract sum, or an additional deduction of 10% from each interim certificate, or a fixed performance guarantee of 5% plus 5% retention from each interim certificate. The employer may request a banker's report within 3 days if needed. The employer may approach the tenderer's banker or guarantor to verify financial strength. The tender offer must remain valid for 90 days.
Compliance Requirements
Source: GARIES TENDER DOCUMENT 30 BNG NC 10 2026.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory registrations: CIDB grading 5 GB or higher, active and in good standing at tender close; NHBRC registration valid and not expired; CSD registration (proof of CSD registration summary report required). Tax: original valid Tax Clearance Certificate or certified copy with verification PIN. B-BBEE: B-BBEE Status Level Certificate or certified copy; Exempted Micro Enterprises must submit a certificate from an Accounting Officer, SANAS-accredited Verification Agency, or Registered Auditor. Other required certificates: Letter of Good Standing from Department of Labour, UIF Certificate of Compliance, Certificate of Incorporation (company), Founding Statement (CC), Partnership Agreement, or ID (sole proprietor), and proof of company registration. Authority to sign on behalf of bidder with director's certified ID copy. Joint ventures: signed JV agreement, joint CSD, and separate SBD forms for each partner. Returnable forms include SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) and SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination) — correct declarations are mandatory. Proof of locality in Northern Cape (e.g. municipal account, lease agreement, title deed) for preference points. CVs of project staff with qualifications and certifications. Proof of plant and equipment ownership or hire agreements. Bank rating letter not older than 1 month. Contractors who previously failed to complete a CoGHSTA project in the last 5 years will be disqualified.
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Address
9 Cecil Sussman St, Kimberley, 8301, South Africa
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+27 53 830 9422[email protected]provincialgovernment.co.za/units/view/86/northern-cape/co-operative-governance-human-settlements-and-traditional-affairs9 Cecil Sussman St, Kimberley, 8301, South Africa
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