Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
17 Marine Way - Plettenberg Bay - Plettenberg Bay - 6600
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
22 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-156858
Bitou municipality invites tenders for the upgrade of the marine way sewer infrastructure in plettenberg bay. This request for proposal targets qualified contractors with CIDB 4ce or higher registration and requires compliance with b-bbee and local procurement preferences.
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17 Marine Way - Plettenberg Bay - Plettenberg Bay - 6600
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22 May
2026
Tender Published
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19 Jun
2026
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These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
SCM 2026 64 ENG ADVERT.pdf
Bitou Municipality invites tenders for the upgrade of the Marine Way sewer system in Plettenberg Bay. The tender requires physical document collection, a compulsory clarification meeting, and submission of a sealed hard copy by the closing date. Evaluation will be based on an 80/20 scoring system (80 for price, 20 for B-BBEE and local enterprise goals).
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R 782 000
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Important Dates
Source: SCM 2026 64 ENG ADVERT.pdfClosing date: 19 June 2026 at 12H00. Compulsory clarification meeting: 3 June 2026 at 12H00, Engineering Services Boardroom, 17 Marine Way, Plettenberg Bay. Late arrivals (after 12H05) excluded. Tender validity period: 120 days. Tender documents available from 27 May 2026.
Contact Information
Source: SCM 2026 64 ENG ADVERT.pdfTechnical enquiries: Mr. A Fouche, SMEC South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Tel: 044 873 5029, Email: [email protected]. Tendering procedure enquiries: Ms. AP Melamane, Supply Chain Management, Email: [email protected]. Submission address: Supply Chain Management Unit, Bitou Municipality, Shop 59, 2nd Floor, Melville’s Corner, C/o Main & Marine Drive, Plettenberg Bay. Site coordinates: 34°3'14.36"S 23°21'55.10"E.
Submission Guidelines
Source: SCM 2026 64 ENG ADVERT.pdfSubmit tender documents in a sealed envelope endorsed with: tender number (SCM/2026/64/ENG), description (Upgrade of Marine Way Sewer), and closing date (19 June 2026). Deposit in the Tender Box at Supply Chain Management Unit, Bitou Municipality, Shop 59, 2nd Floor, Melville’s Corner, C/o Main & Marine Drive, Plettenberg Bay. Only use official tender documentation issued by the Municipality. Late submissions will not be accepted. Tenders open publicly at 12H00 on 19 June 2026. Register on the Municipality’s Accredited Supplier Database (CSD) if not already registered (forms at https://secure.csd.gov.za). Tender documents are not available electronically; printed copies available from 27 May 2026 at a non-refundable fee of R424.50, payable at Bitou Municipality cashier (Shop 54). Proof of payment required for collection. Documents must be reserved with proof of payment no less than 24 hours before the clarification meeting via [email protected].
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SCM 2026 64 ENG ADVERT.pdfEvaluation based on: Price (80 points), B-BBEE status level of contributor (10 points), and promotion of local area enterprises (10 points), in accordance with Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022. Additional points for tenderer’s experience, key personnel, and plant & equipment (functionality). Municipality reserves the right to evaluate offers per unit rate, per section, or in total for best value for money. Contract awarded to highest scoring bidder. Preference points: Local SMME sub-contracting (30%), local procurement (10%).
Technical Specifications
Source: SCM 2026 64 ENG ADVERT.pdfScope: Upgrade of Marine Way Sewer. Tenderers must use official Municipality-issued documentation. Municipality reserves the right to evaluate offers per unit rate, per section, or in total for best value for money. Site coordinates: 34°3'14.36"S 23°21'55.10"E.
Financial Requirements
Source: SCM 2026 64 ENG ADVERT.pdfNon-refundable tender document fee: R424.50, payable at Bitou Municipality cashier (Shop 54, 2nd Floor, Melville’s Corner). Proof of payment required for document collection. Performance guarantee (letter of intent) required. Financial standing: CIDB rating 'C' or higher. Payment reference: Quotation number with payee name. Funds must be diverted to Bitou Municipality’s account with Standard Bank.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SCM 2026 64 ENG ADVERT.pdfCIDB registration: 4CE or higher. Financial standing: 'C' or higher. B-BBEE: Minimum status level contributor (10 points allocated). Locality preference: Promotion of Local Area Enterprises (10 points). Local SMME sub-contracting (30%) and local procurement (10%) preferred. CSD registration mandatory (apply via https://secure.csd.gov.za).
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Act 12 of 2004
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17 Marine Way - Plettenberg Bay - Plettenberg Bay - 6600
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