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Mhlontlo local municipality is appointing a panel of six service providers to carry out the rehabilitation and upgrading of gravel roads, bridges and all stormwater related works across the municipality for a 36-month period. Work will be allocated per project, with panel members asked to price each schedule of quantities as IT arises. The most consequential requirement is the mandatory CIDB grading of 5ce or higher for three panel slots and 4ce or higher for the other three, together with a functionality score of at least 70% to qualify for appointment.
Bids must be delivered by hand into the tender box at reception, mhlontlo local municipality, 85 lg mabindla street, qumbu, before 12h00 on 21 september 2026. NO faxed, electronic, telegraphic, telephonic, telex, e-mailed or late submissions will be accepted. The tender box is in the foyer of the main building. The tender offer must be submitted as an original only; forms may be photocopied but must carry an original signature. Tender forms must not be retyped or redrafted. The project document must be submitted as a whole and not taken apart or altered. Returnable documents include the returnable schedules (t2.2), Form of offer and acceptance (c1.1), Contract specific data (c1.2.2 Part b), and pricing data (c2.2 Schedule of quantities). All schedules and forms must be completed in black ink, with corrections crossed out and initialled. Failure to complete any returnable schedule or form to the employer's satisfaction may render the tender non-responsive and lead to rejection.
The eastern cape department of education is appointing a contractor for roof repairs at hoΓ«rskool mclachlan in the sarah baartman district, with a mandatory briefing session and a closing date of 31 august 2026. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 4gb or higher, attend the compulsory briefing, and submit a priced bill of quantities with a valid compensation fund letter of good standing. The contract is evaluated on an 80/20 preference point system, with price weighted at 80 points and specific goals at 20 points.
Submission channel: sealed envelope endorsed with the project name, bid number and description, deposited in the tender box at the department of education, steve tshwete complex, zone 6, zwelitsha, by 11h00 on 31 august 2026. Format: originals only; NO two-envelope system; NO electronic, emailed, faxed, telegraphed or late submissions accepted. NO electronic or excel bills of quantities will be distributed. Documents: complete and sign all returnable documents in black permanent ink; NO correction fluid. Incomplete or illegible responses may be disqualified or evaluated only on the information provided. Returnable forms (all must be completed and signed): - c1.1 Form of offer and acceptance. - Sbd 4 declaration of interest. - Sbd 6.1 Preference points claim form. - T2.2.1 Certificate of authority for signatory. - T2.2.2 Certificate of authority for joint ventures (if applicable). - T2.2.10 Compulsory enterprise questionnaire. - T2.2.11 CIDB grading certificate or crs number. - T2.2.12 Other certificates, including a valid letter of good standing from the compensation fund or licensed insurer. - Priced bill of quantities. Additional documents: t2.2.5 Record of addenda, t2.2.6 Capacity of bidder, t2.2.7 And t2.2.8 Relevant project experience (completed and current), t2.2.9 Schedule of plant & equipment, t2.2.13 Completed project reference forms. Clarification requests must be submitted at least 5 working days before closing.
The coega development corporation is procuring a contractor to construct a 1.1 Km extension of alumina street in zone 5 of the coega sez, providing access for heavy vehicles and operational vehicles to the new wastewater treatment works. The works include road layerworks, asphalt surfacing, stormwater drainage, kerbing, and reinstatement of existing services. Bidders must be registered with the CIDB in the prescribed category, and contractors with CIDB grading 8ce or higher must subcontract at least 36% of the works to smmes.
Submission channel: one original of the completed bid document in a secure, sealed, tamper-proof envelope, clearly marked with the contract number and title, handed in at document control at the cdc main office, coega business centre, cnr alcyon rd and zibuko street, zone 1, coega sez, gqeberha. Closing: tuesday, 15 september 2026 at 12h00. Late submissions are not considered. Rejected channels: telegraphic, telexed, tippexed, facsimiled or e-mail submissions are not accepted. Packaging: torn, unsealed, loose or compromised packaging may be deemed non-responsive and disqualified. Returnable forms: all mandatory forms must be completed and signed, including the popi act consent form (separate form for each jv party). Incomplete submissions are null and void and non-responsive. Disqualification risks: failure to provide any mandatory information, misrepresentation of information, or omission of required documents. Contact details: bidders must provide full and correct contact details when downloading bid documents; cdc is not accountable for omissions. Queries: all enquiries must be in writing only, directed to the SCM unit head; NO telephonic or other communication with cdc staff, agents or clients is permitted. Confidentiality: NO disclosure of tender amounts, method of work, terms or conditions to other tenderers or non-submitting parties. Public opening: bids are opened in public; one representative may not represent more than one bidding entity.
The department of water and sanitation is procuring the supply and delivery of ready mix concrete for the qamata irrigation scheme canal rehabilitation at qamata in the eastern cape, for dws construction south. Bidders must submit a complete bid by 20 august 2026 at 11:00 to the bid box in paarl, and the most consequential requirement is the mandatory submission of an nrcs letter of authority for cement manufacturers, without which the bid is disqualified.
Submission channel β sealed envelope endorsed "original bid for bid: WTE-0546 cs : supply and delivery of ready mix concrete for the qamata irrigation scheme: canal rehabilitation at qamata in the eastern cape for dws construction south." With the bidder's name clearly shown. Deposit point β the bid box at the entrance of 4-6 alkmaar street, daljosaphat, paarl, 7646, or hand to the supply chain management office, NO later than 11:00 on the closing date. Format β bids must be on the official forms, not re-typed; all blanks completed; the pricing schedule fully priced; pages not detached or separated. Signature β sbd 1 must be signed; companies need a board resolution certified by the chairman; joint ventures need the constituting document and authorisation certificates. Returnable forms β sbd 1 (invitation to bid), sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule), sbd 4 (declaration of interest), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim), annexure c (local content declaration). Disqualification risks β late delivery, unsigned or incomplete returnable forms, missing nrcs letter of authority, missing quality cube strength test results, missing material specification and preliminary concrete mix design.
The emalahleni local municipality is procuring a contractor to construct paved internal streets, roads, and a stormwater drainage system in cacadu town, eastern cape. The single most consequential requirement is the closing deadline of 11 september 2026 at 12:00, as NO other conditions are specified in the available information.
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The department of water and sanitation is hiring a 20-ton excavator with a rock bucket and operator for the canal rehabilitation project at the ncora irrigation scheme in the eastern cape, for dws construction south. Bidders must submit a fully priced sbd 3.1 And comply with mandatory requirements including csd, SARS, cipc, b-bbee, compensation commissioner good standing, and a certified operator competency certificate. The most consequential requirement is the certified copy (not older than 3 months) of the operator's competency certificate, as failure to submit IT renders the bid non-responsive.
Bids must be delivered to the bid box at the entrance of 4-6 alkmaar street, dal josaphat, paarl, or to the supply chain management office, by 11:00 on the closing date. Late bids will not be accepted. - The original bid, covering letter and supporting documents must be sealed in an envelope endorsed with the bid number, title and bidder's name. - Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided, not re-typed, and all blanks must be completed in full. - The pricing schedule must be fully completed and priced; failure to do so invalidates the bid. - Bid documents must not be separated or pages detached. - Bids must be signed by an authorised person; for companies, a board resolution certified by the chairman must accompany the bid. Joint ventures must provide the notarially certified joint venture agreement and authorisation certificates from each participant. - Returnable forms: sbd 1 (invitation to bid), sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule), sbd 4 (declaration of interest), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim). - Disqualification risks: any returnable form unsigned or omitted, late submission, incomplete pricing, or failure to comply with mandatory requirements.
The department of water and sanitation requires the hire of an 18-ton articulated dump truck with an operator for the canal rehabilitation project at the ncora irrigation scheme in the eastern cape. Bidders must submit a certified copy, not older than three months, of the operator's competency certificate, and the bid is evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system with price worth 80 points and specific goals worth 20 points.
Submission channel: sealed envelope endorsed "original bid for bid: WTE-0568 cs" with the bidder's name clearly shown, delivered to the supply chain management office or deposited in the bid box at the entrance of 4-6 alkmaar street, dal josaphat, paarl, by 11:00 on the closing date. Late bids are not accepted. Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): signed cover page with bidder details. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule): fully completed and priced; failure invalidates the bid. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses any state employment or connections; false declaration disqualifies. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims specific goal points. - Csd report, SARS tax clearance letter and pin, cipc/cipro certificate, b-bbee certificate, letter of appointment of authorised signatory, compensation commissioner good standing letter, and a certified copy (not older than 3 months) of the operator's competency certificate. Disqualification risks: - any returnable form omitted, unsigned, or incomplete. - Bids not on official forms, re-typed, or with pages detached. - Failure to declare all csd-registered companies linked to directors. - Bids from persons in the service of the state or with directors/members in state service.
This tender from the department of water and sanitation (dws) invites bids for the supply, cutting, bending, and delivery of high yield steel reinforcement for the ncora irrigation scheme canal rehabilitation in the eastern cape. The successful bidder will be responsible for providing materials and services in accordance with the specified technical requirements and delivery schedule.
- Submit the original bid, sealed in an envelope endorsed with the bid number and title, and clearly showing the bidder's name. - Deliver to the bid box at the entrance of 4-6 alkmaar street, daljosaphat, paarl, 7646, or to the supply chain management office, by 11:00 on 20 august 2026. - Late bids will not be accepted. - Complete and sign all official forms (sbd1, sbd4, sbd6.1, Sbd3.1) β Do not re-type forms. - Complete all spaces in bid forms and annexures in full. - Fully complete and price section 4 (pricing schedule) β failure to do so invalidates the bid. - Do not separate or detach any pages from the bid document. - Include a covering letter and supporting documents. - If bidding as a company, include a board resolution authorising the signatory, certified by the chairman. - If bidding as a joint venture, include the original or notarially certified jv agreement and authorisation certificates from each party. - Bids must be submitted on official forms; NO alterations, omissions or additions unless qualifying the bid. - Bidders must declare all interests and csd-registered companies linked to directors β failure leads to disqualification. - Bidders listed on the register for tender defaulters or list of restricted suppliers will be disqualified.
The department of water and sanitation (dws) invites bids for the supply and delivery of surveying equipment for the lsgws canal realignment project in the eastern cape, under the dws construction south region. The tender is open to all eligible suppliers and will be evaluated using the 80/20 preference point system, with a closing date of 20 august 2026.
Returnable documents: 1. Sbd 4 form should be complete and signed, and all other interest must, 1 companies must be registered with national treasuryβs central supplier, database must submit csd report., 2 tax compliant with SARS (to be verified through csd and SARS). attach, a copy of SARS tax clearance letter and pin., Verified through csd and cipc). Attach copy of cipc / cipro certificate., Certificate (failure to submit and complete sbd 6.1, The bidder will, 6 complete, sign, submit sbd1, sbd 6.1, Sbd3.1
The mvula trust, on behalf of the eastern cape department of education, invites professionally registered quantity surveying firms to lead a multi-disciplinary team for the planning, design, construction monitoring, final accounts, and close-out of school infrastructure projects under the rapid infrastructure programme (rip) in the eastern cape. This tender is for cluster 5 and requires a core team including a principal agent, quantity surveyor, civil and structural engineer, OHS agent, and project administrator, all with specific professional registrations and experience levels.
- Submit hard copies only; NO fax, email, or telegraphic submissions. - Deliver to the tender box at the mvula trust, 69 devereux avenue, vincent, east london, by 12:00 on tuesday, 25 august 2026. - Use the official tender documentation only; complete all returnable documents in non-erasable ink. - Submit an original plus the number of copies stated in the tender data; include english translations for non-english documents. - Complete and sign form c1.1 (Form of offer and acceptance) for the cluster you are bidding on; failure results in disqualification. - Submit all compulsory returnable documents listed in t2.1 And t2.2, Including csd report (not older than 30 days), valid professional indemnity, coida certificate, company registration, cvs, completed/current project details, and all schedules. - Each team member must sign the participation confirmation letter (t2.2.F3); Missing any will disqualify the bid. - Each consultant must submit a letter confirming their fee percentage as per the pricing schedule; failure after a request leads to disqualification. - Late, faxed, or emailed responses will not be accepted; late tenders will not be returned.
The mvula trust, on behalf of the eastern cape department of education, invites professionally registered quantity surveyors to lead multi-disciplinary teams for construction monitoring, final accounts, and close-out of the sanitation 60 programme (stage 4 to stage 7) across 11 clusters of schools in the eastern cape. Bidders must submit a compliant tender with a fully committed core team and will be evaluated on functionality, price, and specific goals under the 80/20 preference point system.
- Submit original plus copies as stated in tender data, in hard copy, written legibly in non-erasable ink. - Deposit in the tender box at the mvula trust office, 69 devereux avenue, vincent, east london, before 12:00 on 25 august 2026. - NO telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, e-mail or late responses accepted. - Tenders must be submitted on the official tender documentation only. - Complete all returnable documents in full; incomplete or unsigned forms may lead to disqualification. - Compulsory returnable documents include: csd report (not older than 30 days), valid professional indemnity insurance, coida/fem certificate, company registration, cvs and qualifications, completed projects list, current projects list. - Returnable schedules include: record of addenda, compulsory enterprise questionnaire, jv authority (if applicable), resolution for signatory, proposed amendments, organisation and staffing, team qualifications, participation confirmation letters, psp performance evaluation form, preference schedule, sbd forms, and form of offer and acceptance (c1.1). - Each consultant in the multi-disciplinary team must submit a letter confirming their fee percentage as per pricing schedule; failure to submit may lead to disqualification. - Late tenders will not be returned.
This tender from ESKOM covers the supply and installation of opgw (optical ground wire) on the ruigtevallei-dreunberg 132kv power line in the eastern cape. Bidders must submit a comprehensive set of environmental management documents as detailed in annexure c1, with a strict 100% pass mark required for the environmental evaluation. The tender is for construction contractors and suppliers who must demonstrate full compliance with eskom's environmental and social performance requirements.
- Submit the completed annexure c1: environmental tender evaluation & scoring card as part of the tender returnables. - Complete and sign the environmental and social performance declaration form (form CON-3) for the bidder, each joint venture member, and each specialized subcontractor. - Ensure all required environmental documents are submitted; the pass mark is 100% of all requirements. - Documents not submitted or not meeting minimum requirements will score 0 and may lead to disqualification.
The joe gqabi district requires a contractor for a two-year term contract for supply, servicing, repairs, and maintenance of plumbing and drainage equipment. Contractors in the construction industry should apply. The tender is open for bidding until 20 august 2026.
β’ Two-year term contract β’ supply, servicing, repairs, and maintenance of plumbing and drainage equipment β’ valid registration with relevant authorities (e.g. CIDB) likely required
Appointment of a service provider for the construction of five zone toilets at the tsitsikamma section of garden route national park. The tender is open to contractors in the eastern cape and requires submission of a request for quotation by 12 august 2026.
β’ Construction of five zone toilets at tsitsikamma section of garden route national park β’ tender open to contractors in eastern cape β’ submission of request for quotation by 12 august 2026
SENTECH is seeking a service provider to supply and install seamless aluminium gutters at its middleburg office. The opportunity is a request for quotation open to qualified construction contractors. Applicants must attend a compulsory briefing at 82 du plessis street, 5900 eastern cape.
β’ Supply and install seamless aluminium gutters at sentech's middleburg office β’ qualified construction service provider eligible for RFQ β’ attendance at compulsory briefing, 82 du plessis street, 5900 eastern cape
The department of water and sanitation (dws) invites bids for the supply and delivery of surveying equipment for the ncora irrigation scheme canal rehabilitation project in the eastern cape. This tender is for suppliers capable of delivering specified surveying instruments, with evaluation based on price and specific goals under the 80/20 preference point system. Bidders must comply with strict administrative, technical, and compliance requirements to be considered.
- Submit bids by 11:00 on 13 august 2026 to the bid box at the entrance of 4-6 alkmaar street, daljosaphat, paarl, 7646, or to the supply chain management office. - Use the official bid forms provided β do not re-type them. - Complete and sign sbd1, sbd4, sbd6.1, And sbd3.1. - Complete all spaces in bid forms and annexures in full. - Section 4 (pricing schedule) must be fully completed and priced; failure to do so invalidates the bid. - Do not separate or detach pages from the bid document. - Seal the original bid with a covering letter and supporting documents in an envelope endorsed with the bid number and bidder's name. - Late bids will not be accepted. - Bids must be signed by an authorised person; for companies, attach a certified board resolution. - For joint ventures, submit a notarially certified joint venture agreement and authorisation certificates from each party. - Ensure all required documents are submitted; failure to submit any mandatory document will lead to disqualification.
The nelson mandela bay municipality is establishing a framework agreement for the construction of civil engineering services, graded 6ce or higher, for human settlements. Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading designation of 6 ce or higher and be registered on the municipality's supplier database. The most consequential requirement is the mandatory CIDB grading, which determines whether a contractor can bid at all.
Submit bids only on the original stamped nmbm bid documentation; re-typed or copied forms are not accepted. Envelopes must be sealed, clearly marked with the contract number and description, and placed in the tender box at either the supply chain management office, harrower road north end, gqeberha, or the supply chain management purchase office, 17 sellick street, kariega, between 08:00 and 16:00 on weekdays. Deadline: 03 september 2026, 11:00. Late tenders will not be accepted. Pay the non-refundable tender fee in advance and attach proof of payment. Bidders must be registered on the nelson mandela bay municipality supplier database before submission. Attendance at any compulsory clarification meeting is mandatory; bids from non-attendees will be disqualified. Tenderers arriving more than 10 minutes late will not be admitted to a clarification meeting. The council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.
This tender requires the conversion of a section of the culinary building into a guest house at the aliwal north business campus. Open to construction contractors with CIDB grading 5gb or higher. Compulsory site briefing on 03 august 2026 at 10:00 AM.
β’ CIDB grading 5gb or higher β’ attendance at compulsory physical site briefing on 03 august 2026 β’ submission of bid by 21 august 2026
Umzimvubu local municipality invites tenders from CIDB 5ce or higher contractors for the construction of the ngwekazana/gudlintaba access road in ward 6, emaxesibeni, eastern cape. The project is funded under the municipal infrastructure grant (mig) and requires a compulsory briefing and site visit. Bidders must meet strict compliance and pre-qualification criteria to be considered.
β’ Submit tenders physically into the tender box at new umzimvubu local municipality offices, 67 church street, emaxesibeni, eastern cape, 4735 (coordinates: -30.8120797, 29.3681818). β’ Tenders must be clearly marked with the project name: 'construction of ngwekazana/gudlintaba access road'. β’ Closing deadline: 12:00 noon on 12 august 2026. Late tenders will not be accepted. β’ NO couriered, faxed, or emailed tenders will be accepted. β’ Bid documents are available for free download from the e-tender portal. β’ Mandatory returnable documents: properly filled mbd forms 1, 4, 6.1, 8, and 9. β’ Failure to submit all mandatory documents will render the bid non-responsive. β’ All certifications must be within 90 days of submission. β’ Tenders will be opened publicly at the specified location after the closing time.
Umzimvubu local municipality invites bids for the maintenance of the tela-dundee access road in the eastern cape. This open tender is for contractors with CIDB grading 3ce or higher. A compulsory briefing and site visit will be held on 31 july 2026, and submissions must be physically deposited by 12:00 noon on 11 august 2026.
β’ Submit tender documents physically into the tender box at new umzimvubu local municipality offices, 67 church street, emaxesibeni, eastern cape, 4735. β’ Submission deadline is 12:00 noon on the closing date specified in the project table. β’ Tenders must be clearly marked with the project name. β’ NO couriered, faxed, emailed, or late submissions will be accepted. β’ Bid documents are available for free download on the e-tender portal. β’ Mandatory returnable documents include properly filled mbd forms 1, 4, 6.1, 8, and 9. β’ Failure to submit all mandatory documents will render the bid non-responsive.
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