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
Closing Date
15 Jul 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
17 Andreasen street, Port shepstone 4240 - Port Shepstone - Port Shepstone - 4240
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
07 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-161518
This request for quotation (RFQ) from the KZN department of public works seeks a qualified contractor to drill and commission a borehole at the vulamehlo service office in umdoni local municipality. The contract is for three calendar months and is open to bidders with a CIDB grading of 1me or higher who are registered on the central suppliers database.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 - 11:00
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Request for Quotation
17 Andreasen street, Port shepstone 4240 - Port Shepstone - Port Shepstone - 4240
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2026
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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.
ZNQ 03 - VULAMEHLO DSD - DRILLING AND COMMISSIONING OF A BOREHOLE (002).docx
Tender for drilling and commissioning of a borehole at Vulamehlo Service Office for the Department of Social Development under UmDoni Local Municipality. Managed by KZN Department of Public Works, Ugu District Office. Contract period is three months.
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Scope: Drilling and commissioning of a borehole for UMDONI Local Municipality, Department Social Development, Vulamehlo Service Office. Contract period: Three (03) calendar months.
Important Dates
Source: ZNQ 03 - VULAMEHLO DSD - DRILLING AND COMMISSIONING OF A BOREHOLE (002).docx (unknown)Advertising Date: 07/07/2026. Closing Date: 15/07/2026 at 11:00 AM. Documents available for collection: 07/07/2026 to 10/07/2026 (09h00–15h00).
Contact Information
Source: ZNQ 03 - VULAMEHLO DSD - DRILLING AND COMMISSIONING OF A BOREHOLE (002).docx (unknown)Enquiries relating to bid documents: Ms. B. N. Zulu - Tel: 039 688 9402. Technical enquiries: Mr. S. Biyela - Tel: 039 688 9400. Submission address: KZN Department of Public Works: UGU District Office, 17 Andreasen Street, Port Shepstone.
Submission Guidelines
Source: ZNQ 03 - VULAMEHLO DSD - DRILLING AND COMMISSIONING OF A BOREHOLE (002).docx (unknown)Submit quotation in hard copy only (faxed or e-mailed bids are not accepted). Late submissions will not be accepted. Documents available from KZN Department of Public Works: UGU District Office, 17 Andreasen Street, Port Shepstone, during working hours (09h00–15h00) from 07/07/2026 to 10/07/2026. Returnable documents must include all required forms and proofs as specified in the bid document.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: ZNQ 03 - VULAMEHLO DSD - DRILLING AND COMMISSIONING OF A BOREHOLE (002).docx (unknown)Only bidders registered within CIDB grading 1ME or higher and on the Central Suppliers Database are eligible. Must comply with B-BBEE requirements for preference points. Preference points system: 80/20, with 20 points for specific goals (Ownership by Black People: 10 points; Exempted Micro-Enterprise (EME): 10 points). Documentary proof required: Sworn Affidavit (signed and dated by Commissioner of Oaths) or SANAS Approved B-BBEE Certificate. The Department reserves the right not to award to the lowest bidder and may conduct a detailed risk assessment prior to award.
Technical Specifications
Source: ZNQ 03 - VULAMEHLO DSD - DRILLING AND COMMISSIONING OF A BOREHOLE (002).docx (unknown)Scope: Drilling and commissioning of a borehole for UMDONI Local Municipality, Department Social Development, Vulamehlo Service Office. Contract period: Three (03) calendar months. CIDB Grading requirement: 1ME or higher.
Compliance Requirements
Source: ZNQ 03 - VULAMEHLO DSD - DRILLING AND COMMISSIONING OF A BOREHOLE (002).docx (unknown)Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) and have a valid CIDB grading of 1ME or higher. B-BBEE compliance required: Sworn Affidavit (signed and dated by Commissioner of Oaths) or SANAS Approved B-BBEE Certificate for preference points.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
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Act 107 of 1998
Relevant where environmental authorisations, EIAs or environmental compliance may apply.
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Act 36 of 1998
Relevant to water use, sanitation, bulk water infrastructure and DWS authorisations.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve water, sanitation, wastewater, bulk water, or related infrastructure.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
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Last checked
30 Jul 2026
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Contact
036-638-8097[email protected]www.kznworks.gov.za191 Prince Alfred St, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, South Africa
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