Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Request for Quotation
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AS PER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - AS PER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - AS PER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - 3290
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
18 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-156364
The department of water and sanitation (eastern operations) seeks a professional service provider to conduct occupational health and safety (OHS) audits. The tender is open to registered entities with proven OHS expertise, particularly in the water and sanitation sector, and requires compliance with south african OHS regulations.
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18 May
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
05 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.
WTE-2608ES.pdf
General Conditions of Contract- Inclusion of par 34 CIBD.pdf
The tender is for the appointment of a professional service provider to conduct Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) audits for the Department of Water and Sanitation: Eastern Operations in KwaZulu-Natal. The contract is governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) as outlined by the National Treasury of South Africa, with a closing date of June 5, 2026. The successful bidder will be responsible for ensuring compliance with OHS standards, conducting audits, and adhering to the legal and procedural frameworks specified in the GCC and any Special Conditions of Contract (SCC).
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Evaluation Criteria
Source: General Conditions of Contract- Inclusion of par 34 CIBD.pdfGeneral: Must be a registered legal entity in South Africa or abroad (compliant with local laws). Must have a valid tax clearance certificate issued by SARS. Must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or restricted from doing business with the public sector. Must not have been convicted of corrupt or fraudulent practices under the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act. Technical: Must have proven experience in conducting OHS audits, particularly in the water and sanitation sector. Must employ or subcontract certified OHS professionals with relevant qualifications (e.g., SAMTRAC, NEBOSH, or equivalent). Must demonstrate compliance with South African OHS regulations (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993). Must have the capacity and resources to conduct audits within specified timeframes and standards. Financial: Must provide performance security as specified in the SCC (e.g., bank guarantee, irrevocable letter of credit, or cashier’s cheque). Must have financial stability to fulfill contract obligations without risk of insolvency. Ethical: Must not engage in corrupt, fraudulent, or collusive practices (e.g., bid rigging). Must comply with anti-dumping and countervailing duties regulations if applicable.
Technical Specifications
Source: General Conditions of Contract- Inclusion of par 34 CIBD.pdfScope: Conduct occupational health and safety (OHS) audits for the Department of Water and Sanitation (Eastern Operations). Deliverables: Professional OHS audit services as per the department's requirements. Standards: Goods and services must conform to standards specified in bidding documents and Special Conditions of Contract (SCC). Inspections: Premises must be open for inspection by the Department or its representatives during reasonable hours if required by the contract. Performance: Supplier must ensure timely and compliant delivery of services. Penalties apply for delays as per GCC Clause 22. Warranty: Services must meet warranty obligations (12-18 months) as per GCC Clause 15.
Financial Requirements
Source: General Conditions of Contract- Inclusion of par 34 CIBD.pdfPricing: Prices must not vary from quoted bid prices unless authorized in SCC or bid validity extension requests. Payment: Payments will be made in Rand within 30 days of invoice submission, accompanied by a delivery note and fulfillment of other contractual obligations. Performance Security: Successful bidder must furnish performance security (e.g., bank guarantee, irrevocable letter of credit, or cashier’s cheque) within 30 days of contract award notification. Amount and form specified in SCC. Penalties: Late delivery or non-performance may result in penalties calculated using the current prime interest rate for each day of delay. Insurance: Goods/services must be fully insured against loss or damage as specified in SCC.
Compliance Requirements
Source: General Conditions of Contract- Inclusion of par 34 CIBD.pdfTax Compliance: Bidder must submit an original tax clearance certificate issued by SARS prior to award. Anti-Corruption: Bidders must not engage in corrupt, fraudulent, or collusive practices (as defined in GCC Clauses 1.4, 1.13, and 34). Violations may lead to contract termination, restrictions from public sector business (up to 10 years), or legal action. Local Content: Local content requirements may apply as per SCC or National Industrial Participation Programme (NIPP) if applicable. Restrictive Practices: Collusive bidding or bid rigging is prohibited under the Competition Act No. 89 of 1998. Violations may result in bid invalidation, contract termination, or restrictions from public sector business. Force Majeure: Supplier must notify purchaser in writing of any force majeure event and continue performance as far as reasonably practical.
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Act 61 of 2003
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Act 85 of 1993
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