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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
OR Tambo Garden of Remembrance - Bizana - Bizana - 4800
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
07 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-155465
The nelson mandela museum invites bids for a turnkey contractor to design and construct subsurface drainage at the or tambo garden of remembrance in bizana, eastern cape. This tender targets cidb-registered civil engineering contractors with proven capacity for similar projects.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 12:00
Venue
OR TAMBO GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE (BIZANA) EASTERN CAPE
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
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Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
OR Tambo Garden of Remembrance - Bizana - Bizana - 4800
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07 May
2026
Tender Published
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27 May
2026
Closing Date
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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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NMM-2026-04-OR Tambo Garden of Remembrance - Subsurface Drainage R02 (23.04.26)Rev01 (8).pdf
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Median Estimate
RÂ 2Â 134Â 321
Range
Based on 16 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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Important Dates
Source: NMM-2026-04-OR Tambo Garden of Remembrance - Subsurface Drainage R02 (23.04.26)Rev01 (8).pdfClosing date: 27 May 2026 at 12:00. Compulsory briefing/site inspection: 20 May 2026 at 11:00 at OR Tambo Garden of Remembrance, Bizana, Eastern Cape. Clarification deadline: 22 May 2026 at 16:30.
Contact Information
Source: NMM-2026-04-OR Tambo Garden of Remembrance - Subsurface Drainage R02 (23.04.26)Rev01 (8).pdfBid Administration & Service Provider Specifications: Ms A Mashologu, Tel: 047 501 9504, Email: [email protected]. Technical Enquiries: Mr L. Nongcaula, Tel: 047 501 9517, Email: [email protected]. Submission address: Nelson Mandela Museum, Bhunga Building, Corner Owen Street and Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha, 5099.
Submission Guidelines
Source: NMM-2026-04-OR Tambo Garden of Remembrance - Subsurface Drainage R02 (23.04.26)Rev01 (8).pdfSubmit bids in person only. NO late, faxed, or emailed submissions accepted. Deliver to: Nelson Mandela Museum, Bhunga Building, Corner Owen Street and Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha, 5099. Deposit in the clearly marked tender box by 27 May 2026 at 12:00. Sign the register at the security room upon submission. Submit two copies: one original and one copy. Ensure the envelope is marked with the tender reference (NMM-2026-04) and title. Failure to submit all compulsory returnable documents (SBD forms and schedules 1A-1P, 2A-2H) will result in disqualification. Bid validity period: 120 days from closing date.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: NMM-2026-04-OR Tambo Garden of Remembrance - Subsurface Drainage R02 (23.04.26)Rev01 (8).pdfTwo-phase evaluation: Phase 1 checks compliance with terms of reference and compulsory returnable documents. Non-compliance leads to automatic disqualification. Phase 2 uses the 80/20 system: 80 points for price (lowest acceptable tender scores highest), 20 points for specific goals (preference points). Functionality is scored out of 100 points, with a minimum threshold of 70 points required to proceed to financial evaluation. Functionality criteria include: Company Projects Experience (max 40 points, based on 4 reference letters/certificates for projects ≥ R450,000), Project Management/Organogram (max 20 points, based on key personnel experience: 8-10 years = 20, 5-8 years = 15, 2-5 years = 10, 1-2 years = 5, 0 years = 0), Methodology (max 15 points: Excellent = 15, Good = 10, Poor = 5, Non-submission = 0), Programme (max 15 points: Excellent = 15, Good = 10, Poor = 5, Non-submission = 0), COIDA (max 10 points: Valid = 10, Non-submission/expired = 0). Preference points (20) are awarded for specific goals such as local supplier status, women/youth ownership, disability, and SME status.
Technical Specifications
Source: NMM-2026-04-OR Tambo Garden of Remembrance - Subsurface Drainage R02 (23.04.26)Rev01 (8).pdfTurnkey services for the design and construction of subsurface drainage at OR Tambo Garden of Remembrance, Bizana, Eastern Cape. Scope includes civil engineering works for subsurface drainage systems. The contractor must provide a detailed methodology, programme, and risk management plan. Key deliverables: functional drainage system, compliance with health and safety requirements, and adherence to project milestones. The contractor must demonstrate technical capacity, including experience in similar projects (minimum R450,000 value) and qualified site supervision team.
Financial Requirements
Source: NMM-2026-04-OR Tambo Garden of Remembrance - Subsurface Drainage R02 (23.04.26)Rev01 (8).pdfSubmit a completed Pricing Schedule (SBD 3.3). VAT rate is 15% or as per legislation. Successful tenderer must produce a VAT invoice upon agreement of measurements and valuations. Payment of VAT to non-VAT vendors will be processed from the month liability with SARS is effective. Tendered sums regarded as unduly low may be disqualified if they pose commercial risk or indicate insufficient financial capability. Bid validity period: 120 days from closing date.
Compliance Requirements
Source: NMM-2026-04-OR Tambo Garden of Remembrance - Subsurface Drainage R02 (23.04.26)Rev01 (8).pdfCIDB Registration: Must be registered with CIDB in a grading designation equal to or higher than 2CEPE/3CE for Civil Engineering Works, or capable of obtaining such registration prior to evaluation. Joint ventures are eligible if all members are CIDB-registered, the lead partner meets the grading requirement (or not lower than one level below with required recognition status), and the combined grading meets the sum tendered. Additional compliance: Valid CIDB proof of registration, CSD Full Report (latest), Tax Clearance Certificate/PIN, COIDA Letter of Good Standing, UIF Certificate of Good Standing, CIPC Registration Certificate, Proof of Locality (municipal accounts clearance or councilor letter), Declaration of Interest (SBD4), Preference Points Claim Form (SBD6.1), Local Content (SBD6.2), Declaration of Past SCM Practices (SBD8), Certificate of Independent Tender Determination (SBD9), Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire, and certified copies of directors' IDs. Must not be listed on the Register of Tender Defaulters or have abused SCM systems. Must demonstrate financial and technical capacity to perform the contract.
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8115 Vilakazi St, Orlando West, Soweto, 1804, South Africa
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047-501-3512[email protected]www.mandelahouse.com8115 Vilakazi St, Orlando West, Soweto, 1804, South Africa
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