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The independent development trust (idt), on behalf of the department of public works and infrastructure, invites non-profit organisations (npos) to submit proposals for participation in the expanded public works programme (epwp) non-state sector (nss) npo programme for the 2026/27 to 2028/29 financial years. The programme aims to create work opportunities for unemployed south africans through community-based projects in areas such as public facility maintenance, waste management, and food security. Successful npos will be contracted for three years to recruit and manage participants, with funding covering participant stipends only.
β’ Submit one combined pack (bid document and all annexures) in a sealed envelope. β’ Mark envelope as confidential and include: bid number epwp nss npo PROGRAMME-2026/27-2028/29RI, description, closing date/time, npo name, contact person's name, email, and cellphone number. β’ Hand-deliver to the idt regional office bid box by closing date and time. Emailed or faxed bids will be disqualified. β’ Bidders (or their courier) must sign the bid submission register upon delivery; failure to sign means the bid will not be considered. β’ Use official forms provided; do not re-type or submit typed documents. Complete in permanent black ink. β’ Mandatory returnable documents: fully completed and signed sbd1 (invitation to bid) and sbd4 (bidderβs disclosure). β’ Other required documents: full central supplier database (csd) report, valid tax compliance letter with unique pin. β’ Failure to submit any mandatory document leads to disqualification. β’ Bids are valid for 90 calendar days.
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The independent development trust (idt) is seeking a design and build (turnkey) contractor to demolish existing units and construct new prefabricated housing units at the hawequa and obiqua correctional centres in the allandale management area, western cape. The contract covers project stages 3, 4.1, 5, and 6, and is open to bidders with a CIDB grading of 3gb or higher who can meet strict mandatory compliance, functionality, and preferential procurement requirements.
β’ Submit a fully completed and signed hardcopy bid document. β’ A pdf soft copy on a flash drive may be submitted with the original hardcopy. β’ Submission address: idt western cape regional office, 14th floor, customs house, heerengracht street, foreshore, cape town, 8001. Place in the idt office tender box. β’ Fill out the tender register when dropping off the bid. β’ Closing time: 12:00 noon on 17 august 2026. β’ Telephonic, emailed and late tenders will not be accepted. β’ Use of correction fluid is prohibited. Signatures must be in black ink. β’ Failure to submit required documents will result in disqualification. β’ The idt may request additional information; failure to respond within 7 calendar days will disqualify the bid. β’ Idt reserves the right to request additional information under paja and constitution section 217. β’ Idt reserves the right not to appoint the lowest bid based on risk assessment.
The independent development trust (idt) is seeking a suitable office space and parking bays for its mpumalanga regional office in nelspruit. The lease will be for an initial 36 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months. Bidders must provide a minimum of 428 square metres of lettable space, at least 15 covered staff parking bays, and meet strict compliance and functionality requirements.
β’ Submit one original hard copy bid only. NO email, fax, or electronic submissions. β’ Place bid in the idt tender box at: regional office, 20 corner paul kruger and samora machel, absa square building, nelspruit, mpumalanga. β’ Deadline: 14 august 2026 at 12h00. NO late bids accepted. β’ Divide your submission into three separate parts: returnable documents, proposal, and financial/pricing information. β’ The bid must be complete, for the whole tender, and in line with the detailed specification. Incomplete or partial bids will be disqualified. β’ All pages must be initialled by the bidder. Use black permanent ink; NO pencil, correction fluid, or alterations allowed. β’ All certified documents must be certified not older than 3 months. β’ Include fully completed and signed sbd 1, sbd 4, and sbd 6.1 Forms. β’ Failure to comply with any submission instruction will result in disqualification.
The independent development trust (idt) on behalf of the KZN department of education invites bids from qualified and experienced entities for the provision of social facilitation (sf) services for the construction of musa lsen special school in the zululand district. The contract is for an estimated 32-month period, and bidders must be registered on the idt's panel of professional sf consultants.
- Submit a single, hand-delivered bid pack (bid document + annexures) to the idt KZN regional office, 4th floor, the marine building, 22 dorothy nyembe street, durban, 4000. Mark the envelope: "confidential bid β DOE25KZNR061-SF; musa lsen special school β sf" and include your company name. Place IT in the idt main reception tender box by 12h00 on 24 august 2026. NO late submissions accepted. NO email or fax submissions permitted. - Complete all bid documents in permanent black ink only. NO erasures or masking fluid allowed. - Mandatory returnable documents (failure to submit any = disqualification): β’ full csd registration report (with compliant tax status) β’ declaration confirming csd information is correct and up to date β’ valid coida letter of good standing (from dol/rma/fem) β’ sbd 1 (invitation to bid) β’ sbd 4 (bidderβs disclosure of interest) β’ sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim form) β’ sbd 7.2 (Contract form β rendering of services) β’ fully completed fee proposal (per pricing schedule) β’ completed form of offer (signed and witnessed) β’ cvs and originally certified qualifications of key personnel dedicated to the project β’ proof of construction experience (client appointment letter + contractual completion certificate) - submit a formal quote on your company letterhead alongside the completed pricing tables. - Seal the original and copies separately, marking each as "original" or "copy". Combine all in one outer envelope.
The independent development trust (idt) invites proposals from a consortium or multidisciplinary team of built environment professionals to provide services from stage 1 (initiation) to stage 6 (close-out) for the addition of educational facilities at king hintsa tvet college campuses in the eastern cape. The team must include architects, quantity surveyors, civil & structural engineers, electrical and mechanical engineers, occupational health and safety agents, and a social facilitator, with the architect acting as lead consultant and principal agent.
β’ Submit a single combined pack by hand delivery to the tender box at the idt offices: unit 12 d, 1st floor north wing building, beacon bay crossing centre, c/o n2 bonza bay road, beacon bay, kugompo city, 5241. β’ Mark the envelope as confidential and include the reference number: IDTECRFP/64/DOE/CTM/2026/27 and the full tender title. β’ Deadline: 14 august 2026 at 12:00. Late submissions will not be considered. β’ Mandatory returnable documents include: csd registration, fully completed sbd 1, sbd 4, sbd 6.1, Fee proposal, form of offer, professional indemnity proof (min r6 million, or r2 million per discipline for consortium), letter of good standing (coida), proof of professional registration for all disciplines, cvs, qualifications, consortium agreement (if applicable), and letter of authority. β’ Complete the bid document using permanent black ink. Failure to submit any required document or comply with formatting will lead to disqualification.
The independent development trust is establishing a panel of service providers for the supply, delivery and servicing of portable chemical toilets under its water and sanitation programme in kwazulu-natal. Bidders must be qualifying and experienced entities and will be evaluated on functionality out of 100 points, with the highest weighting (30 points) for proof of experience in chemical toilet services. The most consequential requirement is the mandatory public liability insurance cover of r5 million, which bidders must hold or provide a broker's letter of intent for.
Tenders must be submitted on the official tender documentation only; emailed and late tenders are not accepted. The bid document must be completed in full in permanent black ink. Returnable forms include sbd 1 (invitation to bid), sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim), certificate of authority for signatory, a fully completed pricing schedule with correct 15% VAT, and a signed form of offer. The RFP document is available for download from www.idt.org.za From 12 august 2026; NO documents are available for collection at idt offices.
The independent development trust is establishing a panel of service providers for the supply, delivery and servicing of portable chemical toilets under its water and sanitation programme in kwazulu-natal. Bidders must hold a valid sludge disposal permit or waste treatment undertaking, authority to handle chemicals, and public liability insurance of r5 million. The most consequential requirement is the mandatory proof of availability of chemical toilets through ownership or lease agreement, alongside a 100-point functionality evaluation.
Returnable documents β all must be completed in full, signed, and submitted on the issued tender documentation only: - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): signed as the offer cover page. - Sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure): declares any interest or connection to the state. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims b-bbee preference points. - Certificate of authority for signatory: authorises the named signatory to bind the bidder. - Form of offer: signed offer. - Pricing schedule: completed with correct 15% VAT. - complete the bid document in hand using permanent black ink only. Submission channel and format: - submit physically to the idt KZN regional office, 04th floor, the marine building, 22 dorothy nyembe street, durban, 4000. - Emailed tenders will not be accepted. - Late tenders will not be accepted. - Tenders may only be submitted on the tender documentation issued. - Sealing, addressing, delivering, opening and assessment requirements are stated in the tender data. Disqualification risks: - any returnable document omitted or unsigned. - Submission after the closing time. - Submission by email. - Use of any documentation other than the issued tender pack.
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Market analysis for Independent Development Trust
Key market metrics for Independent Development Trust
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Total Tenders
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Total Awarded Value
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Active Companies
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