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
OLD GORDONIA HOSPITAL - SCHRODER STREET - UPINGTON - 8801
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
04 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-164571
The northern cape department of co-operative governance, human settlements and traditional affairs (coghsta) is procuring the construction of 50 breaking new ground (bng) houses in pabalello 881, dawid kruiper local municipality, for the zf mgcawu district municipality. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 6 gb or higher, be registered with the nhbrc and csd, and attend a compulsory clarification meeting and site visit on 13 august 2026. The most consequential requirement is the mandatory functionality threshold of 70 out of 100 points, which bidders must achieve to be evaluated further.
CIDB grading: Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 6 GB or higher, in good standing and active at tender close; joint ventures must meet the combined grading requirement with the lead partner at 6 GB.
NHBRC and CSD registration: Bidders must be registered with the NHBRC with valid status at tender close and provide proof of CSD registration.
Compulsory clarification meeting and site visit: Attendance is mandatory on Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 12:00 at CoGHSTA Regional Office, Old Gordonia Hospital, Schroder Street, Upington; arriving 15 minutes or more late disqualifies the tenderer.
Functionality threshold: Bidders must score at least 70 out of 100 on functionality, assessed on Experience of Tenderer (40%), Project Staff Experience (30%), Plant and Equipment (18%), and Bank Rating (12%).
Experience requirement: Tenderers must demonstrate completion of at least one similar project (construction of buildings valued at R3 million or more including VAT) in the last 5 years, with signed appointment and completion letters; more projects earn higher points.
Key personnel: Bidders must submit CVs with certified qualifications for Construction Manager (minimum B-Tech, registered as Pr.CPM or Pr.CM, with experience), Site Agent (minimum N. Diploma), General Foreman (building trade certificate), and Safety Officer (SACPCMP registered).
Submission requirements: Submit one original plus one electronic scanned copy on a flash drive in a sealed envelope marked with tender number and title, delivered to the Tender Box at CoGHSTA Head Office, 9 Cecil Sussman Road, Kimberley, before 11:00 on 28 August 2026; telephonic, fax, or e-mailed offers are not accepted.
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Date & Time
Friday, 28 August 2026 - 11:00
Venue
COGHSTA REGIONAL OFFICES, OLD GORDONIA HOSPITAL, SCHRODER STREET, UPINGTON, 8801
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
CIDB grading of 7gb or higher is required.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
OLD GORDONIA HOSPITAL - SCHRODER STREET - UPINGTON - 8801
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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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50 BNG Paballelo 881 ZFM - Paballelo 881 Tender Doc NC 16 2026.pdf
This tender from the Northern Cape Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA) invites bids for the construction of 50 Breaking New Ground (BNG) houses in Pabalello 881, Dawid Kruiper Local Municipality, ZF Mgcawu District Municipality. The project is valued at an unspecified amount and requires a CIDB grading of 6 GB or higher. A compulsory clarification meeting and site visit are scheduled for 13 August 2026, with tenders closing on 28 August 2026 at 11:00. The evaluation uses a two-stage process: functionality (minimum 70/100 points) followed by price (80 points) and specific goals (20 points). Preference is given to women, youth, and persons with disabilities-owned companies.
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Important Dates
Source: 50 BNG Paballelo 881 ZFM - Paballelo 881 Tender Doc NC 16 2026.pdf (TENDER)Compulsory clarification meeting and site visit: Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 12:00 at CoGHSTA Regional Office, Old Gordonia Hospital, Schroder Street, Upington, 8801 (coordinates 28°26'53.29"S, 21°15'48.38"E). Attendance is compulsory; late arrival by 15 minutes or more excludes the tenderer. Closing date: Friday, 28 August 2026 at 11:00. Tender validity period: 90 days from closing date.
Contact Information
Source: 50 BNG Paballelo 881 ZFM - Paballelo 881 Tender Doc NC 16 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: same as technical enquiries, address No. 04 Jacobus Smit Avenue, Labram, Kimberley, 8300.
Submission Guidelines
Source: 50 BNG Paballelo 881 ZFM - Paballelo 881 Tender Doc NC 16 2026.pdf (TENDER)Submit one original plus one electronic scanned copy on a flash drive in a sealed envelope marked with tender number, title, and closing date. Deliver to the Tender Box at CoGHSTA Head Office, Larry Moleko Louw Building, 9 Cecil Sussman Road, Kimberley, 8301, before 11:00 on 28 August 2026. Telephonic, telegraphic, telex, facsimile, or e-mailed offers are not accepted. The two-envelope procedure is not followed. Tender prices will not be read out at opening. All returnable documents must be completed in non-erasable black ink and signed by an authorised person. Joint ventures must include a notarised formation document and a signed joint venture agreement.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 50 BNG Paballelo 881 ZFM - Paballelo 881 Tender Doc NC 16 2026.pdf (TENDER)Two-stage evaluation: first, functionality (minimum 70 out of 100 points) assessed on: Experience of Tenderer (40%), Project Staff Experience (30%), Plant and Equipment (18%), Bank Rating (12%). Second, financial offer scored using Formula 2 (Option 1) with a maximum of 80 points. Then up to 20 preference points for specific goals: 100% women or youth owned (10 points), less than 100% (5 points); 100% black owned (10 points), less than 100% (5 points); 100% people with disability (10 points); locally owned companies in Northern Cape (5 points). Total maximum 100 points. Contract awarded to highest scoring tenderer, subject to risk analysis and reasonableness of price.
Technical Specifications
Source: 50 BNG Paballelo 881 ZFM - Paballelo 881 Tender Doc NC 16 2026.pdf (TENDER)Construction of 50 BNG houses in Pabalello 881, Dawid Kruiper Local Municipality, ZF Mgcawu District Municipality. Scope includes all works described in Part C3: Scope of Works, comprising project specifications, engineering drawings, and management requirements. The project is VAT exempt; the employer will not pay VAT. The tendered sum is not subject to escalation. The contractor must appoint a Community Liaison Officer at a fixed remuneration of R7,500 per month. Local labour must be used where possible, with wages according to EPWP guidelines.
Financial Requirements
Source: 50 BNG Paballelo 881 ZFM - Paballelo 881 Tender Doc NC 16 2026.pdf (TENDER)Pricing must be submitted on the Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1) and the Calculation of Tendered Sum (C2.2). The project is VAT exempt (0% VAT payable by employer). No escalation applies. Performance security options: a fixed guarantee of 10% of contract sum, or an additional deduction of 10% from each interim certificate, or a 5% guarantee plus 5% retention from each interim certificate. The employer will provide no insurance. Tender offer validity: 90 days.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 50 BNG Paballelo 881 ZFM - Paballelo 881 Tender Doc NC 16 2026.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory registrations: CIDB grading 6 GB or higher (or equivalent for joint ventures); valid NHBRC registration; CSD registration; valid tax clearance certificate (original or certified copy with verification PIN). Returnable forms (each to be completed and signed): SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), and any other SBD forms listed in the returnable documents. Additional documents: B-BBEE certificate (or exempted micro enterprise certificate), certified copy of company registration (CIPC), certified ID copy of director/s, authority to sign, CVs of proposed staff with certified qualifications, proof of plant ownership or hire agreements, bank rating letter not older than one month, and proof of locality (municipal account, lease, or title deed). Joint ventures must submit a signed joint venture agreement, joint CSD report, and separate SBD forms for each partner.
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Contact
+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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