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The eastern cape department of transport seeks contractors for a three-year framework agreement covering routine maintenance of various provincial paved and gravel roads within the sundays river local municipal area. The procurement is restricted to firms holding CIDB grade 5ce pe or 6ce or higher. The single most consequential consideration is the mandatory CIDB grading threshold combined with the requirement to submit exclusively via the etender publication portal by the strict 11:00 deadline — late or incorrectly channelled bids are disqualified.
Submission method: etender publication portal (esubmission) closing time: 11:00 on 3 november 2026 late bids will not be accepted returnable forms (to be completed, signed and submitted): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): cover page with bidder and contact details, signed as the offer - sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at the department - sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims b-bbee points under the PPPFA system - sbd 6.2 (Declaration for local production and content): mandatory local content disclosure - sbd 8 (declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices): discloses prior procurement offences - sbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination): certifies NO collusion and independent price-setting - proof of csd registration and valid tax compliance status - authority to sign / board resolution: authorises the signatory to bind the bidder disqualification risks: - bids received after 11:00 on 3 november 2026 - any returnable form omitted or unsigned - failure to submit via the esubmission portal
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Routine road maintenance under a 36-month framework contract in the sundays river valley local municipal area of the eastern cape, covering gravel and sealed road repairs, drainage and culverts, guardrails, fencing, road signs and markings, vegetation control, structures and emergency maintenance. Work is instructed in site cycles and priced through a full bill of quantities that mixes measured quantities, rate-only items and provisional sums. The dominant cost centre is the r11.4 Million management of micro-enterprises and training of local labour, which obliges the contractor to manage and extend bridging finance to CIDB grade 1 and 2 micro-enterprises. The priced tender totals r16,537,737.15 Including a 10% escalation allowance and 15% VAT, and bids close on 13 november 2026 at 09:00.
Submission method - electronic submission only, through the national treasury etender publication portal (esubmission). NO other channel is permitted. - A walkthrough video on submitting via esubmission is available at https://youtu.be/B7pNseNJYHM. - The bill of quantities must be completed in black ink and/or typed electronically, then scanned and included in the electronic volume 3a submission. Returnable documents - sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): must state the bidder's minimum 30% subcontracting commitment. - Bill of quantities: framework sundays river boq (22 oct 2026), issued in pdf and microsoft excel (.xlsx) On the etender portal; the excel version may be used to price. - Volume 3a: electronic submission volume carrying the completed boq. Disqualification risks - failure to provide the required experience evidence (completion certificates, or a letter of award plus signed client recommendation letter) renders the bid non-responsive.
The eastern cape department of transport requires a service provider to maintain the aeronautical ground lighting system at mthatha airport for 36 months, covering runway, papi, indicator board, windsock, strobe and apron flood lighting, three standby generators, and UPS and ccr equipment on daily, weekly, monthly and annual schedules, plus ad hoc supply of spares. The contractor must keep at least two skilled electricians on site, hold CIDB grade 3ep or higher, and have completed an aeronautical ground lighting contract worth r2 million or more in the last five years. Bids are evaluated on the 80/20 preference point system in two phases, and any bid scoring below 60% on functionality is disqualified. Submission is electronic only through esubmission, closing 16 november 2026 at 11:00, and NO site inspection or bidders' meeting will be held.
Submission method - electronic submission only, via the esubmission facility on the etender publication portal. - Closing: 16 november 2026 at 11:00. - A walkthrough video for esubmission is linked in the bid notice. - Late, posted, telephonic or faxed bids will not be considered. - One envelope, marked on the outside with the bidding company's name and the bid number. - Bid documents must be submitted as issued; unbound and rebound documents may be rejected. - All forms must be completed in black ink. Errors must not be erased — strike through, write the correction above and initial IT. unauthenticated alterations or incomplete particulars may disqualify the bid. - NO qualifications or unauthorised amendments to the bid form are permitted. - Bidders may withdraw a bid in writing before the closing date and time without liability. - Technical queries on esubmission: national treasury, [email protected], +27 (0)12 406 9222, 012 406-9229, 012 312-5000. returnable documents - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder identification and contact details, signed as the offer cover page. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule): firm pricing for the contract period, ceiling price inclusive of VAT and disbursements. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses any director, partner or employee who is employed by the state or connected to the department. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim form): claims preference points for the stated specific goals. - Sbd 7.2 (Contract form for services): signed on acceptance of the bid. - Sbd 8 (declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices). - Tax compliance status pin and csd registration report. - Letters of reference from previous clients, on the client's letterhead, with office telephone details. - Proof of uif registration and proof of workmen's compensation. - Proof of liability insurance cover of r1 million. - Proof of CIDB registration, grade 3ep or higher. - Proof of physical office address (csd primary address is used). - Cvs and qualifications for key personnel and support staff. - Consortium or joint venture bidders must attach agreements signed by all partners. Disqualification risks - any returnable document omitted, incomplete or unsigned. - Failure to meet the minimum requirements, which renders a bid non-responsive. - Wages proposed below the applicable sectoral determination minimum. - Additional items not originally included in the bid document. - Unbalanced rates that the bidder fails to adjust within seven days of being called upon to do so.
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