Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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.
Issuing Organization
Kwazulu Natal - Public Works (Head Office)Location
KwaZulu-Natal
Closed On
06 Mar 2026
Status: Closed — No Longer Accepting Submissions
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
237 Langalibalele Street - Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - 3201
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
27 Feb 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-149259
The south african government is seeking an architect with heritage experience and an entomologist to investigate and report on termite damage at the KZN legislature building in pietermaritzburg. Qualified professionals in architectural and engineering fields, particularly those with experience in heritage and entomology, are invited to apply. The successful bidders will conduct a full investigation, provide a report, and treat termite-infested areas.
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Median Estimate
R 1 554 366
Range
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Bidders to note 1. Requirements for sealing, addressing, delivery, opening and assessment of the bid are contained in the bid document. 2. Under NO circumstances whatsoever may the bid document be retyped or redrafted and only bids submitted on the bid document issued by the department will be accepted. 3. The advertisement can be found on the departmental website.
Request for Quotation
237 Langalibalele Street - Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - 3201
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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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
WIMS_042601_ARCHITECT HERITAGE EXPERIENCE ENTOMOLOGIST.pdf
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Date & Time
Friday, 06 March 2026 - 11:00
Venue
KZN Legislature Building: 237 Langalibalele Street
This briefing session took place during the tender period.
27 Feb
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
06 Mar
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Pending
Awaiting Award of Contract
This tender has not yet been awarded. The contracting authority is expected to publish the award notice in due course.
06 Mar
2026
Submissions Closed
No further submissions were accepted after this date.
Organization
Kwazulu Natal - Public Works (Head Office)Matched by category & region
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Act 5 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
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Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve architectural, building design, or professional built-environment services.
Act 44 of 2000
Relevant where architectural work or professional building-design services may be required.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve architectural, building design, or professional built-environment services.
Act 103 of 1977
Relevant where building standards, renovations, maintenance or construction compliance may apply.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve architectural, building design, or professional built-environment services.
Address
191 Prince Alfred St, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
05 Jun 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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Contact
076-097-4697[email protected]www.kznworks.gov.za191 Prince Alfred St, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, South Africa
Key Personnel
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