1 Cullinan Crescent - Civic Centre - Kimberley - 8301
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
13 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-162183
Summary
The william humphreys art gallery (whag) in kimberley, northern cape, invites qualified contractors to submit proposals for multiple construction services, including general building works, steel engineering, alterations, plumbing, and conversion of a toilet to an outreach storage facility. The project aims to provide optimal storage and protection of artworks. Bidders must attend a compulsory site briefing and meet strict compliance requirements, including CIDB registration and minimum experience.
Key Requirements
Attend the compulsory site briefing on 22 July 2026 at 11:00am at WHAG, Kimberley.
Hold a valid CIDB registration in the General Building (GB) class with a minimum grading of 1GB.
Provide at least three contactable reference letters for similar construction projects (minor concrete and steel works) on client letterhead, signed, dated, with contact details.
Submit CVs and certified copies of qualifications for key personnel, showing relevant experience in similar projects.
Prepare a detailed project plan and methodology covering project management, timeline, health and safety plan, and environmental management plan.
Demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience in similar construction projects through a company profile.
Submit all mandatory documents (CSD registration number, B-BBEE certificate or affidavit, WHAG SBD 4 Form, Bills of Quantities, Form of Offer and Acceptance) by the closing date of 14 August 2026 at 11:00am.
1 Cullinan Crescent - Civic Centre - Kimberley - 8301
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Description
Source: RFP - Multiple Construction Services.pdf
Important Dates
13 Jul
2026
PUBLICATION
Tender Published
Tender was published
14 Aug
2026
DEADLINE
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Procurement Rules & Compliance ContextThis tender may be governed by South African public procurement rules covering fairness, transparency, preferential procurement, anti-corruption, administrative justice and access to information.
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Core procurement rules
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Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Section 217
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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The William Humphreys Art Gallery (WHAG) in the Northern Cape is requesting proposals for Multiple Construction Services, including general building works, steel engineering, alterations, plumbing, and outreach storage. The project aims to optimize storage and protection of artworks. The contract period is 6 months, with a mandatory briefing session on 22 July 2026 and a closing date for submissions on 14 August 2026. The tender is governed by the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and related regulations.
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Scope of work includes: Section No 1 Bill 1: Preliminaries & General; Section No 2 Bill 1: General Building Works Storage Areas 1 and 2; Section No 2 Bill 2: Steel Engineering Works Storage Areas 1 and 2; Section No 2 Bill 3: Alterations and Plumbing; Section No 2 Bill 4: Outreach Storage.
Project aims to provide optimal storage and protection of artworks.
Specific tasks: General building works in storage areas, fabrication of steel sections for paintings, alterations to offices and replacement of water taps, conversion of toilet to outreach storage.
Important Dates
Source: RFP - Multiple Construction Services.pdf (RFP)
Closing date for quotations: 14 August 2026 at 11:00am.
Compulsory site visit and briefing: 22 July 2026 at 11:00am at William Humphreys Art Gallery, 1 Cullinan Crescent, Civic Centre, Kimberley.
Contract period: 6 months from date of appointment.
Briefing Session
Source: RFP - Multiple Construction Services.pdf (RFP)
Mandatory briefing session: 22 July 2026 at 11:00am.
Venue: William Humphreys Art Gallery, 1 Cullinan Crescent, Civic Centre, Kimberley.
Opportunity to view the area and ask questions.
Contact Information
Source: RFP - Multiple Construction Services.pdf (RFP)
Mandatory documents to include: Reference Letters, Company Profile, Key Personnel CVs and Qualifications, Project Plan, Form of Offer and Acceptance, Bidder’s Disclosure Form, Bills of Quantities.
Failure to provide compulsory requirements (CIDB grading, reference letters, CVs, project plan, company profile) will lead to disqualification.
Ensure all returnable schedules are completed and submitted.
Returnable Documents
Source: RFP - Multiple Construction Services.pdf (RFP)
Disqualification: failure to attend briefing, incomplete documentation, listed on tender defaulters, false disclosure, scoring <75 on functionality.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFP - Multiple Construction Services.pdf (RFP)
Project objective: Provide optimal storage and protection of artworks.
Scope of work includes:
General building works within artifacts storage areas 1 and 2.
Fabrication of steel sections for painting storage.
Alterations to offices and replacement of water taps.
Conversion of a toilet to an outreach storage facility.
Additional responsibilities: Supervision of works, coordination of sub-contractors and suppliers, commissioning, and handover of completed areas.
Compulsory technical requirements:
CIDB registration: Must be registered in General Building (GB) class with minimum grading designation of 1GB.
Reference letters: Minimum three contactable references for similar projects (minor concrete and steel works).
Key personnel qualifications: Relevant qualifications and experience in similar construction projects; submit CVs and copies of qualifications.
Project plan: Must detail project management, timeline, health and safety plan, and environmental management plan.
Company profile: Must demonstrate minimum five years’ experience in similar projects.
Methodology
Source: RFP - Multiple Construction Services.pdf
Bidder must submit a detailed project plan and methodology.
Plan must explain understanding of objectives, approach, methodology, main activities, duration, phasing, milestones, and delivery dates.
Required inclusions: Project management and supervision arrangements, timeline for completion, detailed health and safety plan, detailed environmental management plan.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFP - Multiple Construction Services.pdf
Company must have minimum five years’ experience in similar construction projects (minor concrete and steel works).
Provide at least three contactable reference letters for similar projects, on client letterhead, signed, dated, with client details.
Key personnel must have relevant qualifications and experience; submit CVs and copies of qualifications.
List senior staff and indicate their relevant experience.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFP - Multiple Construction Services.pdf
Pricing based on Bills of Quantities compiled in accordance with Standard System of Measuring Building Work 6th edition.
VAT included in tender price; rates in bills are net exclusive of VAT.
Prime cost amounts are net allowances for materials; bidder adds labour, wastage, profit.
Contractor to allow for delays due to unknown live services; no extension of time claims.
Contractor to provide own site security.
Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations; price separately for health and safety measures.
No contract price adjustment (escalation) provisions.
Local labour requirements: Clause 13 of Preliminaries; community facilitator may be appointed at contractor's responsibility.
Employer not responsible for tender preparation expenses.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFP - Multiple Construction Services.pdf (RFP)
Pricing format: Bills of Quantities pricing based on JBCC Principal Building Agreement (Edition 4.1).
VAT: Tender price must include VAT; rates in bills are net exclusive of VAT, with VAT added in Final Summary.
Security requirements depend on contract value:
Contracts up to R1 million: Security is a payment reduction of 5% of the value certified in payment certificates (excluding VAT).
Contracts above R1 million: Contractor may select from options including cash deposit (10% of contract sum), variable construction guarantee (10%), payment reduction (10%), or combinations thereof.
Guarantees must be issued by a registered insurance company or bank; no alterations to pro-forma wording accepted.
No contract price adjustment (escalation) provisions apply.
Prime cost amounts are net allowances for materials only; bidder must include labour, wastage, profit.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFP - Multiple Construction Services.pdf (RFP)
Mandatory registrations and documentation:
Central Supplier Database (CSD) Registration Number.
Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) registration: General Building (GB) class, minimum grading 1GB.
Valid B-BBEE verification certificate or affidavit confirming micro enterprise status.
Disclosure of any relationship with WHAG employees or state employment required; false declarations lead to disqualification.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: RFP - Multiple Construction Services.pdf (RFP)
B-BBEE Status points: Level 1 (4), Level 2 (3), Level 3 (2), Level 4 and below (1), Non-compliant (0).
Ownership points for Youth, Women, People with Disabilities: Above 50% (4), Above 40% (3), Above 25% (2), Above 10% (1).
Proof required: Valid B-BBEE certificate or affidavit, proof of business address (not older than 3 months), WHAG SBD 4 Form, company registration documents, and identity documents of shareholders.
Health & Safety
Source: RFP - Multiple Construction Services.pdf
Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations 2003 mandatory.
Contractor must provide Safety Officers for the duration of the contract.
Health and safety measures must be priced separately in Preliminaries.
Specification of Materials and Methods (PW371) applies; available from Department of Public Works.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFP - Multiple Construction Services.pdf
Contract based on JBCC Principal Building Agreement Edition 4.1.
Offer and acceptance form must be completed; includes details of legal entity, registration numbers, and authorization.
Security requirements: For contracts R500,000 to R1 million, surety of 2% of contract value (excluding VAT) applies. For contracts above R500,000, options include cash deposit (10%), variable construction guarantee (10%), payment reduction (10%), or combinations.
Guarantees must be from registered insurance companies or banks; no alterations to pro-forma accepted.
Bidder must provide domicilium address and contact details.
Acceptance: Employer signs acceptance part; contract comes into effect upon delivery or transmission.
Bidder must provide bonds, guarantees, proof of insurance within one week after receiving completed agreement.
Bidder’s Disclosure: Must declare any state employment, relationships with WHAG employees, interests in other enterprises, and ownership by youth, women, or disabled persons. False declarations lead to disqualification.
Requirements
Source: RFP - Multiple Construction Services.pdf (RFP)
CIDB registration: General Building (GB) class, minimum grading 1GB.
Failure to provide compulsory requirements leads to disqualification and no further evaluation.
1 Cullinan Cres, Civic Centre, Kimberley, 8300, South Africa
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