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Procurement activity across Free State - Public Works. The award rate is the share of concluded tenders (awarded plus closed) that resulted in a published contract award.
The free state department of public works and infrastructure invites suitably qualified contractors, joint ventures, or consortia for a three-year maintenance contract of indoor 11kv switchgear at the fidel castro provincial government building in bloemfontein. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 4ep or higher and attend a compulsory clarification meeting. The tender uses an 80/20 preference points system with a functionality threshold of 132 out of 175 points.
- Submit bids in hard copy only to: ground floor (main entrance foyer), or tambo house (old lebohang building), cnr. St andrews street and markgraaff street, bloemfontein, by 24 august 2026 at 11:00. Late, emailed, faxed, or telephonic submissions will not be accepted. - Bid documents must be properly indexed, neatly bound, and originally signed. NO photocopied signatures or digitally completed returnable documents are permitted. - All returnable documents (e.g., Sbd forms, declarations, schedules) must be fully completed in black pen and signed. Incomplete submissions will lead to disqualification. - Attend the mandatory clarification meeting on 29 july 2026 at 12:30 pm, mokhali boardroom, 23rd floor, fidel castro building, bloemfontein. Sign the attendance register. - Collect tender documents from: β’ e-tender portal (www.etenders.gov.za) Or departmental website (www.publicworks.fs.gov.za/?page_id=2601) At NO cost. β’ SCM offices, room 101b, 1st floor, or tambo house, bloemfontein (09h00β14h30), with a non-refundable r342.00 Cash deposit (payable at room 102). - Bid validity period: 90 days from closing date. - Disqualification risks: tax non-compliance, incomplete/unsigned documents, fraudulent information, suspended CIDB grading, or failure to meet mandatory requirements.
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The free state department of public works and infrastructure invites suitably qualified contractors to supply, deliver, install and commission a 450kva diesel standby generator at the fidel castro building in bloemfontein. This tender is open to contractors with a CIDB grading of 3ep or higher, and evaluation will follow an 80/20 preference points system with a mandatory functionality stage.
- Submit bids in person to: ground floor (main entrance foyer), or tambo house (old lebohang building), cnr. St andrews street and markgraaff street, bloemfontein, by 24 august 2026 at 11:00. NO late, emailed, faxed, or telephonic submissions accepted. - Bid documents must be properly indexed, neatly bound, and originally signed (NO photocopies). All returnable documents (e.g., Sbd 1, sbd 4, annexure d, boq) must be fully completed in black pen (handwritten; digital submissions disqualified). - Mandatory clarification meeting: 29 july 2026 at 11:00 AM, mokhali boardroom, 23rd floor, fidel castro building, bloemfontein. Attendance is compulsory; sign the register. - Bid validity period: 90 days from closing date. - Disqualification risks: incomplete/unsigned documents, fraudulent information, tax/csd/cidb non-compliance, suspended CIDB grading, or failure to attend clarification meeting. - Collect tender documents: from 17 july 2026, 09:00β14:30, SCM offices (room 101b, 1st floor, or tambo house) for r267.00 Cash (exact amount). Free download via www.etenders.gov.za Or www.publicworks.fs.gov.za/?page_id=2601.
Expression of interest for structural engineering consultants to provide services from stage 5 (construction) to stage 6 (close out) for the construction of morena tshohisi moloi ii primary school in harrismith, free state. Contractors must be qualified structural engineering consultants and attend a compulsory briefing at the school site. The tender is open to all qualified suppliers in the free state.
β’ Qualified structural engineering consultants β’ ability to provide services from stage 5 (construction) to stage 6 (close out) β’ attendance at compulsory briefing at NO. 127 mahaseng village, kholokoe, harrismith
The free state department of public works and infrastructure is requesting expressions of interest from qualified construction project management consultants to manage the construction and close-out phases of the new morena tshohisi moloi ii primary school in harrismith. This opportunity is for firms registered with sacpcmp as professional construction project managers (prcpm) to deliver services from stage 5 (construction) to stage 6 (close out). The contract will be awarded based on a three-stage evaluation of mandatory requirements, functionality, and price/preference.
β’ Submit to: ground floor (main entrance foyer), or tambo house (old lebohang building), cnr. St andrews street and markgraaff street, bloemfontein. β’ Closing: 21 august 2026 at 11:00. Late tenders are not accepted. β’ Bid validity: 90 calendar days from closing. β’ Documents: obtain from www.etenders.gov.za (Free) or physically from SCM offices, room 101b, or tambo house (non-refundable r267.00 Cash deposit). β’ Complete all returnable documents in handwriting with a black pen. Digital completion is not accepted. β’ All documents must be originally signed β NO photocopies. β’ Index and neatly bind the bid. β’ Disqualification risks: late, emailed, faxed, telephonic, or telegraphic submissions; incomplete or unsigned forms; altered documents; failure to attend the compulsory clarification meeting; unverifiable information; fraudulent or untrue information; non-compliance with mandatory requirements.
The free state department of public works and infrastructure invites expressions of interest from qualified construction health and safety consultants to provide services from stage 5 (construction documentation and management) to stage 6 (project close-out) for the construction of morena tshohisi moloi ii primary school in harrismith. The selected consultant will be responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations during the construction phase and project close-out, and must be registered with ecsa as a professional civil engineer.
- Submit bids to: ground floor (main entrance foyer), or tambo house (old lebohang building), cnr. St andrews street and markgraaff street, bloemfontein, 9301. Late, emailed, faxed, or telephonic submissions will not be accepted. - Bid documents must be properly indexed, neatly bound, and originally signed (NO photocopies). All returnable documents (e.g., Sbd 1, sbd 4, fee structure, form of offer and acceptance) must be fully completed and signed in black pen (NO digital completion). - Collection of bid documents: available from 17 july 2026 via: β’ etender portal (www.etenders.gov.za) Or departmental website (www.publicworks.fs.gov.za/?page_id=2601) At NO cost. β’ Physical collection at SCM offices, room 101b, first floor, or tambo house, bloemfontein (09h00β14h30). Non-refundable deposit of r427.00 (Cash only, exact amount) payable at room 102, first floor. - Mandatory clarification meeting: 31 july 2026 at 11h00. Venue: morena tshohisi moloi ii primary school, NO. 127 mahaseng village, kholokoe, harrismith. Attendance is compulsory; bidders must sign the register. - Bid validity period: 90 calendar days from closing date. - Disqualification risks: incomplete/unsigned documents, fraudulent information, tax non-compliance, alterations to bid documents, or failure to attend the clarification meeting.
The free state department of public works & infrastructure invites expressions of interest from electrical engineering consultants to provide electrical engineering services for stages 5 (contract administration and inspection) to stage 6 (close-out) for the construction of morena tshohisi moloi ii primary school in harrismith. This opportunity is for experienced professional electrical engineers (preng) and consulting firms with a strong track record in similar school construction projects. Bidders must meet strict mandatory requirements and undergo a three-stage evaluation process.
- Submit the EOI by 21 august 2026 at 11:00 to: ground floor (main entrance foyer), or tambo house (old lebohang building), cnr. St andrews street and markgraaff street, bloemfontein. Late, emailed, faxed, telephonic, or telegraphic submissions will not be accepted. - Bid documents must be properly indexed, neatly bound, and originally signed (NO photocopies). - All returnable documents (e.g., Sbd 1, sbd 4, fee structure, form of offer and acceptance) must be fully completed, signed, and submitted. Incomplete submissions will lead to disqualification. - Complete all returnable documents in handwriting with a black pen. Digitally completed documents will not be accepted. - Attend the compulsory clarification meeting on 31 july 2026 at 11:00 at the site: morena tshohisi moloi ii primary school, NO. 127 mahaseng village, kholokoe, harrismith. Sign the attendance register. - Collect bid documents from: - etender portal (www.etenders.gov.za) From 17 july 2026 (NO cost). - Department of public works and infrastructure SCM offices, room 101b, first floor, or tambo house, bloemfontein (09:00β14:30, r267.00 Non-refundable cash deposit required). - Departmental website (www.publicworks.fs.gov.za/?page_id=2601) At NO cost. - Do not alter any tender documents or annexures. Alterations will lead to disqualification. - Bid validity period: 90 calendar days from closing date.
The department of public works and infrastructure (free state) invites expressions of interest from architectural consultants to provide architectural services from stage 5 (construction) to stage 6 (close-out) for the construction of morena tshohisi moloi ii primary school in harrismith. The successful bidder will be appointed to oversee the construction phase and ensure proper close-out of the project, with fees based on sacap gazetted rates.
β’ Submit your bid by the closing date and time: 21 august 2026 at 11:00. β’ Deliver your bid to: ground floor (main entrance foyer) at or tambo house (old lebohang building), cnr. St andrews street and markgraaff street, bloemfontein. β’ Bid documents must be properly indexed and neatly bound. β’ All tender documents must be originally signed. NO photocopied signatures will be accepted. β’ Telegraphic, telephonic, telefax, facsimile, emailed and late tenders will not be accepted. β’ All documents must be completed in handwriting with a black pen. Digital completion of returnable documents is not accepted and will lead to disqualification. β’ You must attend the mandatory clarification meeting on 31 july 2026 at 11:00 at the site: morena tshohisi moloi ii primary school, NO. 127 mahaseng village, kholokoe in harrismith. You must sign the attendance register. β’ Returnable documents you must submit include: form of offer and acceptance, fee structure, sbd 1, sbd 4, sbd 6.1, Schedule of tenderer's experience, annexure a (record of addenda), annexure b (proposed amendments), and all mandatory requirement documents. β’ Bidders who alter the tender document or its annexures will be disqualified.
The department of public works and infrastructure is seeking priced proposals for the lease of an approximately 1050mΒ² building to be used as a medium clinic, with 12 covered onsite parking bays, located in senekal cbd close to the existing clinic in noorde street. Bidders must own the property or hold a valid sales agreement, and the building must meet a minimum sapoa grade c at submission and be upgraded to grade b before occupation. The most consequential requirement is the mandatory functionality threshold of 79 out of 105 points, which bidders must achieve to be considered for the price and preference stage.
Submission address: ground floor (main entrance foyer), or tambo house (old lebohang building), cnr st andrews and markgraaff streets, bloemfontein. Closing: 28 august 2026 at 11:00. Late bids are rejected. Bids must be properly indexed and neatly bound, completed in handwriting with a black pen only β digital completion or digital signatures are not accepted. Returnable documents (all must be completed and signed): - annexure a: record of addenda - annexure b: proposed amendments and qualifications - annual financial statements declaration - resolution of board of directors - resolution of board of directors to enter into consortia or joint ventures (if applicable) - special resolution of consortia or joint ventures (if applicable) - sbd 1 (invitation to bid) - sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure) - sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim) - bid offer disqualification risks: - incomplete or unsigned returnable documents. - Fraudulent, untrue or inaccurate information. - Altering the tender document or its annexures. - Submitting via telegraph, telephone, telefax, facsimile, email or late. - Failure to comply with mandatory requirements. - Fee structure not completed in full. - Photocopied or digitally signed documents β original signatures required. - Certified documents must be fully certified on all pages. - Tax non-compliance with SARS as reflected on efiling and/or csd at time of award (bidders given seven working days to rectify).
The free state department of public works and infrastructure is procuring the lease of a small-size facility in springfontein cbd, kopanong local municipality, comprising approximately 125mΒ² office space for an ems station, 58mΒ² store space, 60mΒ² washbay space, three covered parking bays and one additional onsite parking bay for an ambulance. Bidders must own the property or hold a valid sales agreement, and the building must be at least sapoa grade c at submission and upgraded to grade b before occupation. The most consequential requirement is the mandatory functionality threshold of 79 out of 105 points, without which a bidder will not be considered for appointment.
Bids must be delivered to the ground floor (main entrance foyer) at or tambo house (old lebohang building), cnr. St andrews street and markgraaff street, bloemfontein, by the closing date and time. Returnable documents β all must be completed in handwriting with a black pen, originally signed, and included: - annexure a: record of addenda to tender documents. - Annexure b: proposed amendments and qualifications. - Annual financial statements declaration. - Resolution of board of directors. - Resolution of board of directors to enter into consortia or joint ventures (if applicable). - Special resolution of consortia or joint ventures (if applicable). - Sbd 1 (invitation to bid): 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 anyone at the department. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims b-bbee points under the PPPFA 80/20 system. - Bid offer. Disqualification risks: - late, telegraphic, telephonic, telefax, facsimile, emailed or digital submissions. - Incomplete or unsigned returnable documents; photocopied or digitally signed documents. - Altering the tender document or its annexures. - Documents not properly indexed and neatly bound. - Failure to complete the fee structure in full. - Submitting fraudulent, factually untrue or inaccurate information. - Non-compliance with mandatory requirements. - Tax non-compliance with SARS as reflected on efiling and/or csd at the time of award (bidders will be advised in writing to rectify within seven working days). - Unverifiable information or contacts. Bid documents are obtainable from the e-tender portal (www.etenders.gov.za) And departmental website at NO cost, or from the SCM offices (room 101b, or tambo house) for a non-refundable cash deposit of r427.00 (Exact amount required).
The free state department of public works and infrastructure invites expressions of interest from qualified construction health and safety consultants to provide services from stage 5 (construction documentation and management) to stage 6 (project close out) for the construction of morena tshohisi moloi ii primary school in harrismith. The successful bidder will be required to ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and standards throughout the project.
β’ Submission deadline: 21 august 2026 at 11:00. β’ Submission address: deliver to ground floor (main entrance foyer) at or tambo house (old lebohang building), cnr. St andrews street and markgraaff street, bloemfontein. β’ Returnable documents: must include all listed returnable documents, fully completed and signed. All sections of the tender document must be duly completed. β’ Document format: tender documents must be properly indexed and neatly bound. All documents must be completed in handwriting with a black pen; digital completion is not accepted. β’ Disqualification risks: late submissions, telegraphic/telephonic/emailed tenders, incomplete documentation, unsigned documents, altered documents, or failure to attend the mandatory clarification meeting will lead to disqualification. β’ Collection of documents: bid documents available from www.etenders.gov.za From 17 july 2026, or physically from department SCM offices, room 101b, or tambo house, bloemfontein, with a non-refundable r267.00 Cash deposit (exact amount).
This expression of interest (EOI) invites mechanical engineering consultants to provide services from stage 5 (contract administration and inspection) to stage 6 (close-out) for the construction of morena tshohisi moloi ii primary school in harrismith, free state. The successful bidder will be appointed by the free state department of public works and infrastructure and must comply with strict mandatory requirements and evaluation criteria.
β’ Submit bids to: ground floor (main entrance foyer), or tambo house (old lebohang building), cnr. St andrews street and markgraaff street, bloemfontein, 9301 by 21 august 2026 at 11:00. Late submissions will be disqualified. β’ Bid documents must be properly indexed, neatly bound, and originally signed (NO photocopies accepted). β’ Telegraphic, telephonic, telefax, facsimile, or emailed tenders will not be accepted. β’ Mandatory clarification meeting: 31 july 2026 at 11:00, venue: mahaseng village, kholokoe, harrismith. Attendance is compulsory; sign the register. β’ Collection of tender documents: available from 17 july 2026 via: - etender portal (www.etenders.gov.za) At NO cost. - Departmental website (www.publicworks.fs.gov.za/?page_id=2601) At NO cost. - Physical collection: SCM offices, room 101b, first floor, or tambo house, bloemfontein (09:00β14:30). Non-refundable deposit of r107.00 (Cash only, exact amount) required. Payments at room 102, first floor. β’ Returnable documents: sbd 1, sbd 4, form of offer and acceptance, fee structure, annual financial statements declaration (with income statement and balance sheet), and all other mandatory/non-mandatory documents as listed. All must be completed in black pen (NO digital completion). β’ Disqualification risks: incomplete/unsigned documents, fraudulent information, tax non-compliance, altered documents, or failure to meet mandatory requirements.
The department of public works and infrastructure, free state, is leasing an approximately 1050mΒ² building in bethlehem cbd, dihlabeng local municipality, to be used as a medium clinic with 12 covered onsite parking bays. Bidders must own or have a valid sales agreement for the property, which must be at least sapoa grade c at submission and upgraded to grade b before occupation. The most consequential requirement is the mandatory functionality threshold: bidders must score at least 79 out of 105 points to be considered for the price and preference stage.
Submit the bid by 28 august 2026 at 11:00 to the ground floor (main entrance foyer) at or tambo house (old lebohang building), cnr. St andrews street and markgraaff street, bloemfontein. - Late, telegraphic, telephonic, telefax, facsimile, or emailed bids are not accepted. - Bid documents must be properly indexed and neatly bound. - All documents must be completed in handwriting with a black pen; digital completion is not accepted and leads to disqualification. - All bid documents must be originally signed; digital signatures and photocopies of signed documents are not accepted. - Returnable documents (all must be completed and signed): - annexure a: record of addenda to tender documents. - Annexure b: proposed amendments and qualifications. - Annual financial statements declaration. - Resolution of board of directors. - Resolution of board of directors to enter into consortia or joint ventures (if applicable). - Special resolution of consortia or joint ventures (if applicable). - Sbd 1 (invitation to bid). - Sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure). - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim form). - Bid offer. - All supporting documents for mandatory and non-mandatory requirements. - Disqualification risks: incomplete or fraudulent information, non-compliance with mandatory requirements, altering the tender document, failure to attend the mandatory clarification meeting, or incomplete fee structure.
The free state department of public works and infrastructure invites expressions of interest from quantity surveying consultants to provide services from stage 5 (construction) to stage 6 (close out) for the construction of morena tshohisi moloi ii primary school in harrismith. The successful bidder will be required to manage cost control, contract administration, and financial management during the construction phase and project close-out, in line with fidpm and sacqsp gazetted rates.
- Submit bids to: ground floor (main entrance foyer), or tambo house (old lebohang building), cnr. St andrews street and markgraaff street, bloemfontein, 9301 by the closing date and time (21 august 2026, 11:00). - Bid documents must be properly indexed, neatly bound, and completed in handwriting with a black pen. Digitally completed documents will not be accepted. - Required returnable documents: sbd 1, sbd 4, form of offer and acceptance, fee structure, annual financial statements declaration (with income statement and balance sheet), and all other mandatory documents as listed. - Late, emailed, faxed, or telephonic submissions will not be accepted. - All documents must be originally signed; photocopies are not accepted. - Attend the compulsory clarification meeting on 31 july 2026 at 11:00 at the site: morena tshohisi moloi ii primary school, NO. 127 mahaseng village, kholokoe, harrismith. Coordinates: latitude 28Β°18β21.7ββS, Longitude 28Β°59β00.1ββE. Sign the attendance register. - Bid validity period: 90 calendar days. - Collection of tender documents: available from 17 july 2026 via www.etenders.gov.za Or at SCM offices, room 101b, first floor, or tambo house, bloemfontein (09:00β14:30). Physical copies require a non-refundable deposit of r427.00 (Cash only, exact amount) payable at room 102, first floor, or tambo house. Also available at NO cost on www.publicworks.fs.gov.za/?page_id=2601. - Disqualification risks: incomplete submissions, fraudulent information, non-compliance with mandatory requirements, altered documents, or failure to attend the compulsory clarification meeting.
The department of public works and infrastructure invites suitably qualified and registered security companies to apply for appointment onto a panel of security service providers for a period of three years. This is an 'as and when' required contract for the provision of full security services within the free state province. Only companies employing graded security officers will be considered.
β’ Tenders must be delivered to: ground floor (main entrance foyer), or tambo house (old lebohang building), st andrew street, bloemfontein. β’ Documents must be properly indexed and neatly bounded. β’ All documents must be completed in handwriting using a black pen; digital completions will lead to disqualification. β’ All returnable documents must be duly completed and signed. β’ Original signatures are required; digital signatures and photocopies of original signatures are not accepted. β’ A non-refundable tender deposit of r1 282.00 Is payable in cash at room 102, 1st floor, or tambo house for physical collection. β’ Tenders submitted via telegraph, telephone, telefax, facsimile, or email will not be accepted. β’ Disqualification risks: incomplete information, fraudulent/inaccurate information, failure to complete the pricing schedule, or failure to verify provided documentation.
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