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Kouga municipality requires the supply and delivery of one dn250 pn16 hydraulically operated, diaphragm-actuated altitude level control valve (cla-val or approved equivalent) for the fountains reservoir in jeffreys bay. The valve must be fully hydraulic, include a cds7 altitude pilot, pressure relief override set at 9 bar, adjustable speed control, and a mechanical position indicator, and be delivered to the municipal depot within 14 calendar days of order. Bids are evaluated on an 80/20 preference point system (price 80, specific goals 20), and bidders must submit both an original hard copy and an electronic copy on USB or sd card/cd by the closing time to avoid disqualification.
Submission method: physical delivery to the tender box. Address: kouga local municipality, woltemade building, 16 woltemade street, room 122, jeffreys bay, 6330. Closing time: 12 november 2026 at 12:00. Bids must be submitted on official forms (not retyped) and must include an original hard copy plus an electronic copy on USB or sd card/cd. The electronic copy must contain exactly the same information as the hard copy. Bidders are encouraged to use USB or sd card; cds must be readable and not broken. Failure to submit both hard copy and electronic copy will render the bid non-responsive. All documentation must be originally signed in black ink; copies of signatures are not accepted. Use of correction fluid is prohibited; mistakes must be crossed out and initialled. Documentation must be completed in ink, not pencil. Returnable forms (all must be completed and signed): - form of offer and acceptance (compulsory): binds the bidder to the offer and confirms acceptance of contract terms. - Declaration of interest (compulsory): discloses any connection to persons in the service of the state. - Mbd 6.1 Preference points claim form: claims preference points for b-bbee and specific goals. - Mbd 9 certificate of independent bid determination (compulsory): certifies NO collusive bidding. - Declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices (compulsory): discloses any past SCM abuses or restrictions. - Certificate for payment of municipal services: declares NO municipal accounts in arrears for more than one month. - Authority for signatory: evidence that the signatory is authorised to bind the bidder (e.g. Board resolution). - Project implementation plan (if applicable). Disqualification risks: - late bids (after closing time) will not be considered. - Failure to fully complete compulsory municipal bidding documents. - Non-compliance with csd registration or tax compliance status on the day of evaluation. - Submission of a copy of a certified copy (does not constitute a certified copy). - Bids from persons in the service of the state will not be considered.
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AgrΓ©ment south africa requires a suitably qualified service provider to design, supply, implement, and maintain a cloud-based voice over internet protocol (voip) telephony system for a two-year period. The system must deliver 39 softphone lines with headsets, one reception handset, sip trunks, domestic and international calling plans, porting of existing webex numbers, and a self-service administration portal with per-user billing. Bidders must attend a compulsory online briefing and submit by email before the closing deadline; failure to provide proof of authorised microsoft partner status or three reference letters will disqualify the bid.
Returnable documents: - sbd 4 (declaration of interest): must be completed, signed and returned. Discloses employment by an organ of state, relationships with procuring institution staff, and interests in other csd-registered enterprises. Failure to disclose all csd-registered active companies linked to directors leads to disqualification. Disqualification risks: - listing on the register for tender defaulters or the list of restricted suppliers. - False or incomplete disclosure in sbd 4.
PRASA requires the supply, delivery and commissioning of three above-ground adblue self-bunded bulk storage tanks with integrated dispensing equipment for its bus depots in cape town (10,000 litres), harmony (20,000 litres) and pretoria (20,000 litres). The tanks must be iso 22241 compliant, dual-containment (110% bunded) with polyethylene inner tank and weather-resistant outer shell, and include submersible pump, flow meter, automatic nozzle, stainless steel piping, telemetry for remote level monitoring, and safety controls. Bidders must have previously supplied and installed an adblue self-bunded bulk storage system and must provide contactable reference letters; PRASA may conduct a site visit to a reference site. The most consequential consideration is that the 20 preference points require a b-bbee contributor status level of at least 2, supported by a certificate or affidavit, and failure to submit mandatory returnable documents at closing will disqualify the bid.
Submission method: hand delivery only submission address: umjantshi house, 30 wolmarans street, braamfontein, johannesburg closing date and time: 12 november 2026 at 12:00 bidders must sign the submission register on delivery returnable documents (mandatory β failure to provide at closing may disqualify): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): signed offer cover page with bidder details - sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses state employment or relationships with PRASA employees - sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims b-bbee points under the 80/20 system - pricing schedule on company letterhead (annexure b) - iso 22241 certification for the adblue storage and dispensing system - contactable reference letters for previous adblue self-bunded bulk storage supply and installation projects (on client letterhead, describing scope, with contact person name, position, valid email and telephone) - joint venture/consortium/partnering agreement if applicable (signed by all parties, indicating lead bidder) - valid SARS tax compliance status (tcs) pin - company registration documents - copies of directors' identity documents - csd supplier registration number - proof of authority to sign (e.g. Company resolution) disqualification risks: late bids not accepted; incomplete bids disqualified; deviation from the prescribed pricing schedule may render bid non-responsive; failure to submit mandatory returnable documents at closing time
PRASA requires an accredited training provider to deliver training for 10 candidates to obtain a letter of authority under the electrical safety instructions (bbf3690 version 3). The training must cover section 3 authorisation procedures, including licences to work, letters of authority, examining officer requirements, and first aid competence. The most critical requirement is that the training provider must be accredited and the training must align with the specific electrical safety instructions framework used by TRANSNET and PRASA.
Submission method: hand delivery only. Submission address: umjantshi house, 30 wolmarans street, braamfontein, johannesburg. Closing date and time: 12 november 2026 at 12:00 noon. Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and addressed to PRASA before the closing date and time. Bidders must sign the submission register on delivery. Late bids will not be accepted for consideration. Changes to quotations will not be considered after the closing date and time. Returnable forms: - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): completed and signed as the offer cover page with bidder and contact details. - Sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure): discloses state employment of directors or shareholders, relationships with PRASA employees, and interests in related enterprises; false disclosure disqualifies the bid. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim form): claims preference points for specific goals under the 80/20 system. - Pricing schedule section 8: completed in the prescribed format with cost breakdown and price escalation basis.
Johannesburg water requires the supply and delivery of 15 decacell cuvettes for a discrete analyser and 8 sample cups (4 ml, 1000 pcs) for a discrete analyser to its cydna laboratory in johannesburg. Bidders must submit quotations in pdf format on company letterhead through the national treasury e-tender portal, with prices inclusive of all applicable taxes and validity of 61 days. Manufacturer datasheets and manufacturer names are mandatory for both items, and failure to provide them results in disqualification. The quotation is evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system, with 20 points allocated to businesses owned 51% or more by black people.
Submission method: e-tender portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/) Closing date and time: 12 november 2026 at 12:00pm format: pdf only on company letterhead (ms word, excel, pictures not accepted) quotations received after closing date and time will not be accepted quotations without brand names where required will not be accepted total quotation must be inclusive of all applicable taxes quotation validity: 61 days returnable documents (all compulsory): - original valid tax clearance certificate or valid SARS pin - valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (non-compliant affidavit scores zero) - municipal rates and taxes statement not older than 90 days and not in arrears >90 days - signed declaration of interest form (mbd 4) - declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices (mbd 8) - certificate of independent bid determination (mbd 9) - proof of csd registration / maaa supplier number - preference points claim form (mbd 6.1) - Company registration documents with certified ID copies of directors/shareholders all mbd forms must be duly completed and signed joint venture agreement required where applicable, properly signed by all parties NO quotation will be considered from persons in the service of the state NO bidder blacklisted by national treasury or any national authority due to non-performance will be considered
Johannesburg water requires the supply and delivery of chemical oxygen demand reagent vials to its cydna laboratory: 25 boxes of low-range vials (0β150 mg/l o2) and 25 boxes of medium/high-range vials (0β1500 mg/l o2), each box containing 150 vials, giving 3,750 vials per line item. Quotations are evaluated on the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for the specific goal of a business owned by 51% or more black people. The most consequential requirement is that a manufacturer datasheet and manufacturer names must accompany the quotation for every item, as failure to provide the datasheet results in disqualification.
Submit via the national treasury e-tender portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za: Search for johannesburg water under organ of state, open RFQ reference 6000080671, start the e-submission process and log in with csd credentials. E-tender portal support: [email protected], +27(0)12 406 9222, 012 406-9229, 012 312-5000. csd login help: [email protected]. Format: quotation must be on company letterhead and in pdf format only (ms word, excel and pictures not allowed). Prices must be quoted excl. Of VAT; total quotation value must include all applicable taxes. Mandatory content: brand name must be stated where required; a manufacturer datasheet and manufacturer names must be provided for all items - failure to provide the datasheet results in disqualification. Sample units may be requested before an order is placed. Late quotations will not be accepted. Returnable forms - each must be completed, signed and submitted: - mbd 4 declaration of interest: discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at johannesburg water. - Mbd 8 declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices. - Mbd 9 certificate of independent bid determination: certifies the bid was prepared independently with NO collusion. - Mbd 6.1 Preference points claim form: claims the 20 specific-goal points. Also compulsory: valid tax clearance certificate or SARS pin, valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, proof of csd registration / maaa supplier number, company registration documents with ID copies of directors and shareholders, and a municipal account statement or valid lease agreement not older than 3 months.},"evaluationCriteria":"Evaluation Is on the 80/20 preference point system under PPPFA 2022. - Price: 80 points. - Specific goals: 20 points. Specific goal: business owned by 51% or more by black people - 20 points. Proof: valid BBBEE certificate issued by a sanas-accredited verification agency, or a dti/cipc BBBEE certificate for exempted micro enterprises, or a sworn affidavit under oath. A non-compliant affidavit scores zero. If proof of specific goals is not submitted, preference points are not claimed. All suppliers must be registered on the central supplier database (csd).","importantDates":"Closing Date: 12 november 2026 at 12:00. Quotation date: 05 november 2026. Quotation validity: 60 days. NO compulsory briefing or site visit date is stated.","contactInformation":"Johannesburg Water enquiries: - contact: mthetho maqutyana - telephone: 011 688 1574 / 688-1530 johannesburg water switchboard: +27(0) 11 688 1400 fax: +27(0) 11 688 1528 e-tender portal contact centre: [email protected]; +27(0)12 406 9222; 012 406-9229; 012 312-5000 csd login support: [email protected] Popia information officer: [email protected] Submission / delivery address: johannesburg water soc ltd turbine hall 65 ntemi piliso street newtown marshalltown johannesburg 2107 po box 61542, marshalltown 2107","technicalspecifications":"supply and deliver chemical oxygen demand reagent vials to johannesburg water cydna lab. - Item 9074: chemical oxygen demand low range reagent vials (0-150 mg/l o2) - 25 boxes. - Item 9075: chemical oxygen demand medium or high range reagent vials (0-1500 mg/l o2) - 25 boxes. Each box contains 150 vials; total 3,750 vials per line item. Brand name must be offered for each item. Manufacturer datasheet and manufacturer names required for all items; failure to provide the datasheet disqualifies the bid. Sample units may be requested before the order proceeds.","financialRequirements":"Prices Quoted excl. Of VAT. total quotation value must include all applicable taxes. Quotation validity: 60 days. 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Eligibility: - NO bid from any person in the service of the state. - NO bidder blacklisted by national treasury or any national authority for non-performance. - Signed joint venture agreement required where applicable. - All quotes must be on company letterhead and submitted as pdf. Specific goal: business owned by 51% or more by black people (20 points under 80/20).","overallConfidence":0.85,"shouldSave":true,"sectionScores":{"submissionGuidelines":0.9,"evaluationCriteria":0.9,"importantDates":0.85,"contactInformation":0.9,"technicalSpecifications":0.9,"financialRequirements":0.7,"complianceRequirements":0.9},"extendedSections":[{"sectionType":"description","content":"Supply And deliver chemical oxygen demand reagent vials to johannesburg water cydna lab. - Item 9074: chemical oxygen demand low range reagent vials (0-150 mg/l o2) - 25 boxes. - Item 9075: chemical oxygen demand medium or high range reagent vials (0-1500 mg/l o2) - 25 boxes. Each box contains 150 vials; total 3,750 vials per line item."},{"sectionType":"evaluation_criteria","content":"80/20 Preference point system under PPPFA 2022. - Price: 80 points. - Specific goals: 20 points. Specific goal: business owned by 51% or more by black people - 20 points. Means of verification: valid BBBEE certificate issued by a sanas-accredited verification agency, or dti/cipc BBBEE certificate for exempted micro enterprises, or sworn affidavit under oath. Failure to submit proof means specific-goal points are not claimed."},{"sectionType":"contractual_terms","content":null},{"sectionType":"health_safety","content":null},{"sectionType":"experience_qualifications","content":null},{"sectionType":"pricing_schedule","content":null}]}{
The department requires an experienced strategic planning consultant to facilitate two separate strategic planning sessions for kzngfa executive management and the board, covering the development of the five-year strategic plan (2024-2029) and the annual performance plan. The work spans four days: a two-day session with management between 17 and 20 november 2026, and a two-day session with the board between 30 november and 3 december 2026, followed by drafting the final strategic documents. The single most consequential bidder consideration is the three-stage evaluation: stage 1 compliance screening, stage 2 functionality scoring at 50 points with a minimum of 35 required, and stage 3 price and specific goals under the 80/20 system totaling 100 points, where the minimum qualifying score of 35 means any bid below that threshold is not evaluated further.
Submission method: email submission email: [email protected] Attention: sijabulile ntshangase closing time: 12:00 late submissions will not be accepted. Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and included): - signed RFQ document with bidder details completed. - Sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses whether any director, shareholder or controlling person is employed by the state or connected to anyone at kzngfa; a false declaration disqualifies the bid. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims specific-goal points under the 80/20 system. - Csd registration report confirming tax compliance status (maaa). - Company profile detailing experience and expertise in strategy formulation. - One-page cv of the lead facilitator in the annexure b format, plus copies of all qualifications and certifications listed on the cv. - Up to three contactable reference letters on client letterhead, signed, dated and not older than 5 years. - Annexure a pricing schedule, signed and stamped, with the offer valid for 90 days from the closing date. - Proof of authority to sign (e.g. Company resolution) where the signatory is not a director. Disqualification risks: - any mandatory document omitted or unsigned. - Submission received after the closing time. - Any director or shareholder in the service of the state. - Failure to submit the one-page cv in the annexure b format scores zero for experience.
TRANSNET requires refurbishment work to enable a digital radio high sites communication network at TRANSNET rail infrastructure manager (trim) buildings across the western regions, delivered over five years on an as-and-when required basis under an nec3 tsc contract. The scope covers digital radio equipment shelters, civil works for structural enhancement, cable trays, air conditioning, technological security systems, earthing and lightning protection, and dc backup power systems, including full installation of equipment housing and outdoor cabinets with foundation excavation. Sites are spread across upington, saldanha, cape town and port elizabeth. The most consequential consideration for bidders is that attendance at one of the four compulsory briefing sessions is a precondition for bidding, and tenders must reach a minimum functionality score of 70 out of 100 before price is considered at all.
Submission method - electronic submission only, via the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net). - Telephonic, telegraphic, facsimile and emailed tender offers will not be accepted. - Tender offers must be in english. Alternative tender offers will not be considered. - Closing time: 11:00 on 12 november 2026. Late tenders will not be accepted. - Bidders should upload at least one day before closing to allow for internet speed, bandwidth and file size. - Maximum 30 mb per upload; multiple uploads are permitted. - Each bidder must register its own company profile and log its intent to bid and submit under that profile. A bid submitted through another company's profile will be rejected or the bidder disqualified, even where the other company is a subsidiary or holding company. - In a joint venture, any party may submit on behalf of the jv. - Submissions must not contain documents relating to any other tender. Returnable documents - T2.2-01 certificate of attendance: signed off by the employer's authorised representative at the compulsory briefing; bidders must bring the RFP document to the briefing. - T2.2-02 method statement (technical approach): describes how each activity will be executed, hazards and safety control measures, proposed technical team with cvs, company profile and project organogram. - T2.2-03 qualifications: qualifications and experience of employees for the critical work. - T2.2-04 duration of project/services: programme submitted in ms projects template or smart sheet. - T2.2-05 previous experience: completion certificates or letters for comparable projects. - T2.2-15a local content annexures c, d and e: fully completed and signed per sector. - T2.2-21 breach of law: discloses any serious breach of law in the past five years. - T2.2-23 job creation schedule. - Compulsory enterprise questionnaire: must be fully and properly completed. - Valid tax clearance certificate plus SARS tcs pin. - Valid b-bbee certificate from a sanas-accredited verification agency, or a sworn affidavit confirming annual turnover and black ownership level. - Valid CIDB crs number. - Proof of csd registration. - Letter of good standing with the workmen's compensation fund (separate letters for each member of a newly constituted jv). Disqualification risks - late submission. - Submission through another company's profile. - Failure to attend the compulsory briefing or to sign the attendance register. - Failure to meet the minimum functionality score. - Failure to respond to a request to extend the tender validity period before IT expires. - Incomplete or unsigned returnable documents.
The department of water and sanitation requires a service provider to supply and deliver groceries (food products) and cleaning consumables to its roodeplaat training centre (rtc) in gauteng. The appointment runs for 36 months, from 01 july 2027 to 30 june 2030, with goods supplied and delivered as and when required rather than against a fixed once-off order. Bids close on 12 november 2026 at 11:00. Because the contract is demand-driven, bidders should price and plan for intermittent call-offs over the full three-year term rather than a single delivery.
Submission method: online only, through the national treasury e-tender portal. - Bids sent by email will not be accepted. - Bids placed in the departmental tender box will not be accepted. - Bid documents are free and must be self-downloaded from www.dws.gov.za Or the national treasury e-tender portal. - NO payment is required for the bid documents. - Closing time: 11:00 on 12 november 2026. Returnable documents: the invitation notice does not list them; the full bid pack must be downloaded from the portal.
The department of higher education and training requires alterations to indlela workshop 19 to create artisan development training cubicles, office space and meeting rooms. The scope covers demolition of existing structures, drywall partitioning into nine functional spaces, suspended ceilings, comprehensive electrical reticulation with three-phase and single-phase power points, integrated lighting, air-conditioning, floor and wall finishes, fire safety systems, and site clearance. The works span general building, electrical and mechanical disciplines with strict compliance to SANS standards, the OHS act and national building regulations. The single most consequential bidder consideration is the requirement for a registered electrician to execute, test and certify all electrical work with a valid certificate of compliance, combined with the need for CIDB registration and b-bbee documentation to claim preference points.
Closing date and time: 6 november 2026 at 11:00 β method and address not stated in the extracted text; bidders must verify submission details directly with the department. Mandatory CIDB registration required for construction work; grade not specified in the extracted text. B-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit required for preference points claim under sbd 6.1; 80/20 or 90/10 split not stated. All electrical work must be carried out by a suitably qualified and registered electrician, with testing, commissioning and a valid certificate of compliance (coc) issued upon completion per SANS 10142-1. safety file must be provided by the contractor before any work commences, per construction regulations under OHS act 85 of 1993. Returnable forms: sbd 4 (declaration of interest), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim), sbd 6.2 (Local production and content), sbd 8 (past SCM practices), sbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination), plus authority to sign or board resolution. Csd registration and SARS tax compliance status (tcs or tax pin) mandatory; NO bid accepted without these. Local content threshold compliance required for all designated items; sbd 6.2 Must be completed. Pricing: firm bill of quantities with 5% provisional markup on unlisted materials and 5% markup on contractor-owned specialised equipment hire (cost proof per hour required with invoices); VAT at 15% added to subtotal. NO mandatory briefing or site visit mentioned in the extracted text; bidders should confirm whether one is required. Financial capacity or turnover requirements not stated in the extracted text. Named contacts for SCM and technical enquiries not provided in the extracted text; bidders must source these independently.
City power johannesburg requires the supply, delivery, installation, configuration, testing, commissioning, and support of an access card printing solution comprising a retransfer double-sided identification card printer, printer ribbons, hologram security overlays, blank pvc cards, and contactless smart cards. The solution must integrate seamlessly with city power's existing access control infrastructure and smart contactless proximity card technologies, and must meet detailed technical specifications for security, durability, and compatibility. Bidders must complete the technical schedules and deviation schedules for each annexure, and the successful contractor must sign a confidentiality agreement before contract award.
Submission method - sealed hard-copy bid deposited in the bid box at the city power tender advice centre, 40 heronmere road, reuven, johannesburg. - Bid box is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. - Postal address: p.O. Box 38766, booysens, 2016. - Email, fax and telephonic bids are not accepted. - Late bids are not considered; proof of posting is not proof of delivery. Copies and packaging - submit one original plus two copies of the full bid, plus a memory stick containing the complete bid document. - Mark each package "original" or "copy" and show the tender number 2654gs, the employer's address and the bidder's name and contact address on the outside. - Seal the original and copies together in an outer package showing only the employer's address and tender number. - A two-envelope system is not used. - Do not alter or add to the tender documents other than to comply with employer instructions; all signatories must initial any correction. Returnable documents (complete, sign and return all) - mbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder identification and offer cover page. - Form of offer / acceptance. - Mbd 3.1 (Firm prices) or mbd 3.2 (Non-firm prices) pricing schedule, plus the bill of quantities completed in full. - Mbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses state employment or connections to the department. - Mbd 5 (declaration for procurement above r10 000 000). - Mbd 6.1 (Preference points claim) for b-bbee points. - Mbd 6.2 (Declaration certificate for local content). - Mbd 7.1 (Declaration for purchase of goods); the successful bidder must also sign the written contract form mbd 7. - Mbd 8 (declaration of bidder's past SCM practices). - Mbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination). - Certified b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit commissioned by a commissioner of oaths; joint ventures submit a consolidated certificate or statement. - Valid tax clearance certificate or SARS pin. - Financial statements for the past three years. - Csd registration report. - Municipal rates and taxes statement in the company's or a director's name, not in arrears for more than 90 days and not older than 3 months, or a lease agreement signed by both lessor and lessee. - Sherq regulations documentation. - Certified copy of a valid psira registration. Disqualification risks - bill of quantities not completed in full. - Any mandatory document omitted or unsigned. - Bid received after the closing time. - Bid submitted by email or fax. - Alterations made to the tender documents without employer instruction.
The trans-caledon tunnel authority (tcta), a schedule 2 major public entity, requires a professional accounting or auditing firm to compile grap-compliant interim and annual financial statements for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 financial years, including technical accounting support, project reporting, PFMA disclosures, and caseware-based working paper files. The contract runs for 24 months. Bidders must demonstrate at least three completed afs engagements for schedule 2 or 3 public entities and provide key personnel with specified ca(sa), aga(sa), or saica/saipa/acca qualifications and experience. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory 75-point minimum out of 120 in the functionality evaluation, which includes strict personnel experience thresholds and a detailed methodology submission.
The bid must be submitted with all returnable documents completed and signed. The pricing template (annexure c) must be completed in the designated white cells only and must not be modified or reproduced. Prices must be firm and unconditional; conditional pricing renders the bid unacceptable. Prices must be in ZAR, exclude and include VAT, and include all disbursements.
Refurbishment of the house of traditional leaders in the eastern cape, covering replacement of existing roofs and waterproofing to multi-storey buildings and comparable building infrastructure work, under a 6-month jbcc principal building agreement (2000, edition 6) contract. Only contractors registered with the CIDB at grade 4gb or higher in the gb class of works may bid, and bids pass through three stages: functionality, administrative compliance, then price and preference on the 80/20 system. The decisive risk is the functionality threshold of 70 out of 100, scored on project references, CIDB sn grading, project values, qualifications and key-staff experience, because a bid below IT is not considered further. Bids close at 11:00 on 12 november 2026 and must be hand-delivered in a sealed, correctly marked envelope to the bid box at the qhasana building, bhisho.
Submission method - sealed envelope, hand-delivered to the bid box only. - Envelope must be marked "SCMU5-26/27-0063: refurbishments to house of traditional leaders". - Bid box: department of public works & infrastructure, front corner of qhasana building on the way to CIDB offices, labelled "tenders", bhisho. - Physical address: independence avenue, ground floor, qhasana building, bhisho 5605. - Closing time: 11:00 on 12 november 2026. - Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, email and late bids are rejected. - Courier deliveries are at the bidder's own risk; the department accepts NO responsibility for wrong delivery or for bids not deposited in the bid box. - One paper original plus copies; the original and all copies must be signed by an authorised signatory. - One offer per bidder; alternative offers are not considered and multiple offers disqualify all of them. - Tenders are opened immediately after the closing time. Returnable documents - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses any interest of directors, shareholders or members in related enterprises and any state employment; incomplete or unsigned sbd 4 makes the bid non-responsive. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference point claim): required to claim the 20 specific-goals points; failure forfeits those points. - Compulsory enterprise questionnaire: completed and signed; joint venture partners submit separate forms. - Form of offer and acceptance: fully completed and signed; the amount stated here takes precedence over any other total in the bid. - Priced bills of quantities including the final summary. - Record of addenda to tender documents. - Proposed amendments and qualifications. - Popia consent form. - Resolution to sign or proof of authority to sign; failure makes the bid non-responsive. - Declaration of employees of the state or other state institutions. - Certificate of authority for joint ventures. - Proof of funds or advance payment guarantee in terms of the jbcc 6.2 Pba. - Methodology and project programme. - Key personnel cvs and qualifications. - Project reference form k. - Csd report showing tax matters in order; each joint venture partner, consortium member or sub-contractor submits a separate report. - CIDB grading certificate or crs number. - Letter of good standing from the compensation fund or a licensed insurer. - Schedule for local production declaration. - Company profile, list of available resources, plant and machinery. - Minimum three written contactable references for completed projects, giving client name, contract value, contract term, contact person and contact details. - List of projects tendered where results are unconfirmed, and all projects with pending or concluded litigation. Disqualification risks - late, incomplete, unsigned or electronically submitted bids. - Failure to price every trade in the bills of quantities, other than provisional sums and allowances, which must also be added to the total. - Failure to price preliminaries and general costs per section as set out in boq pages 35 and 36 β immediate disqualification. - Non-attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting; only entities on the attendance list may submit. - CIDB status not active at award stage. - Tax matters not rectified within 7 working days of being flagged.
Airports company south africa requires a contractor to provide comprehensive plumbing maintenance services at or tambo international airport for a 60-month period. The scope covers terminal buildings, parking areas, airside, cargo and freight buildings, with services available 24 hours daily. Bidders must price an activity schedule covering labour, preventative maintenance, and equipment, and must secure aviation liability insurance of at least r300,000. The contract is a priced nec3 term service contract with cpi escalation after year one.
Submission method: physical delivery only. Bids must be deposited in tender box c before the closing time. Late bids will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. Telephonic, telegraphic, telex, facsimile, and e-mailed tenders are not accepted. Address for delivery: tender box c 1 jones road, acsa north wings offices international terminal building, 3rd floor o.R. Tambo international airport, kempton park, gauteng, 1632 packaging and labelling: - submit 1 original and 1 copy, each sealed in a separate package marked "original" and "copy". - Each package must show the employer's address, the tender reference number (ORTIA8184/2026/RFP), the tender title, and the bidder's name and contact details. - The outer package must be sealed and marked with the employer's address and identification details only. - The bidder's return address must appear on the outside so late bids can be returned. Submission hours: monday to friday, 08:00β16:00. The tender deposit register must be completed and signed by the person depositing the bid. Returnable documents (must be completed in full, signed, and returned): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page. - Form of offer and acceptance (c1.1): Completed and signed. - Contract document (attachment 1): completed, signed, and returned with the bid. - Pricing/activity schedules (c2.2): Completed in full. - Proof of authority to sign (e.g., Company resolution). - Proof of CIDB grading 5so or higher. - Tax compliance status (tcs) pin or csd number. - B-bbee affidavit or certificate (for preference points). - Pirb registration/certification proof (for the resource issuing coc). - Trade test certificates for key personnel. - Reference/completion letters for relevant projects. Disqualification risks: - bids received after the closing time, regardless of reason. - Incomplete or unsigned returnable documents. - Material deviations from the tender requirements. - Failure to meet the mandatory CIDB grading or functionality threshold.
The department of public works requires carpet cleaning services at the johannesburg regional office and various ndpwi magistrate courts, provided on an as-and-when-needed basis for a 36-month contract period. Bidders must submit completed and signed bid documents by the closing deadline of 12 november 2026 at 09:00. The most consequential consideration is ensuring all returnable documents are correctly completed and submitted before the closing time, as the specific forms are not detailed in the available text.
Returnable documents: the bid pack lists returnable documents, but the specific forms are not detailed in the available text. Bidders must submit the completed and signed bid documents as required by the invitation.
ESKOM requires bidders to provide land for acquisition (buying) in the limpopo operating unit in modimolle. The procurement is an expression of interest, and the only mandatory returnable document identified is the e-tendering training acknowledgement form, which must be fully completed and submitted before the prescribed period. Bidders must have undergone self-training on the e-tendering solution; failure to submit the form will render the bid non-responsive and lead to disqualification.
Submission method: electronic only, via the ESKOM e-tendering site at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. NO hard copies accepted. - Upload all documents in pdf format; excel format also accepted for certain documents. - Maximum upload size: 500 mb per document, total submission limited to 4 gb. - NO zip or compressed files allowed. - If resubmitting, only the latest version is accepted; earlier versions become null and void. - Ensure the submission status is marked as complete. - Returnable documents (must be provided for evaluation): - company profile: summary including company registration number and company structure. - Business proposal: covering the scope of work described in the EOI. - details of the land: name of owner, contact details, location, size, layout, amenities, and proof of ownership.
The department of planning, monitoring and evaluation (dpme) requires the supply and delivery of vmware (broadcom) software licences for a 24-month period. Bidders must be accredited vmware (broadcom) partner/resellers and submit a valid certificate or letter as proof. The most consequential consideration is that only bids meeting all mandatory requirements, including the accreditation evidence, will proceed to the 80/20 preference point evaluation.
Closing date: 12 november 2026 at 11:00; late bids are not accepted. NO compulsory briefing session; bids must be valid for at least 120 days after closing. Mandatory: bidder must be an accredited vmware (broadcom) partner/reseller and provide a valid certificate or letter showing the bidder's name and that the partnership is current at bid time. Annexure b (compliance and pricing) must be completed in the provided microsoft excel template; handwritten annexures are rejected as administratively non-compliant. Submit one original and five copies of the proposal, plus one original price proposal and sbd forms. Prices must be inclusive of VAT and cover all costs; NO price variation is permitted. Preference points under the 80/20 system: up to 5 points for β₯51% black ownership, 3 for black ownership with disabilities, 2 for β₯30% black women ownership, 3 for β₯30% black youth ownership, 2 for black military veteran ownership, 3 for local municipality supplier, 2 for smme with profit < r10 million.
SITA requires a service provider to analyse, design, develop, implement and support the national digital human settlements management system (ndhsms) for the department of human settlements over 36 months, replacing the housing subsidy system environment. The scope covers beneficiary, land, infrastructure, project, financial, reporting and communication modules, mandatory phased data migration back to 1996, and new artificial intelligence capability. Bidders must attend a compulsory virtual briefing on 28 october 2026 at 11:00 and submit through the SITA ERP oracle portal by 12 november 2026 at 11:00. The bid is decided by six sequential evaluation stages, with a 60% minimum applying both to the technical functionality desktop score and to each demonstration and presentation section.
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The department of transport requires a service provider to render comprehensive professional cleaning services for a period of three (3) years. The work is procured through an open request for bid in gauteng, with bids closing on 12 november 2026 at 09:00. The single most consequential consideration for bidders is the closing time of 09:00 on the closing date, which leaves NO room for a late or incomplete submission.
Scope: comprehensive professional cleaning services rendered to the department of transport. Contract period: three (3) years. Closing: 12 november 2026 at 09:00. Procurement type: open request for bid, so any qualifying service provider may submit an offer. Province: gauteng, where the services are to be delivered.
The department of land reform and rural development seeks a service provider to supply additional opentext data protector software licences and support for a three-year period. The procurement is a goods-and-services tender under the 80/20 preference-points system, with NO mandatory briefing session. Bidders must submit hard-copy bids to pretoria by 12 november 2026 at 11:00, and the single most consequential consideration is the strict specific-goals evidence requirement β failure to submit complete proof for ownership claims results in zero preference points, which will likely be decisive under the 80/20 formula.
Submission method: hard copy in a sealed envelope deposited in the bid box. Submission address: department of land reform and rural development, 600 lillian ngoyi street, berea park, pretoria, 0001. Envelope must show: bidder name and address, bid number, and closing date; failure to comply disqualifies the bid. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided and must not be re-typed. Late bids are not accepted for consideration. Bid validity period: 120 days. Returnable forms: - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): completed bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to the institution. - Sbd 5 (national industrial participation programme): signed nip undertaking submitted with the bid. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims specific-goals points under the 80/20 system. - General conditions of contract (gcc): contract terms that form part of the bid. - Terms of reference. - Proof of authority to sign, such as a company resolution. Csd registration: bidders must be registered on the national treasury central supplier database and provide the csd reference number on sbd 1.
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