Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
12 Hertzog Boulevard - 2nd Floor Tender Distribution office (Concourse Level), Civic Centr - Cape Town - 8001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
29 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157510
The city of cape town invites bids for a 36-month framework contract to perform minor construction and maintenance on coastal structures and adjacent civil infrastructure citywide. The tender is divided into three categories (z, a, b) with specific CIDB grading and value ranges, targeting suppliers capable of handling civil and coastal works.
Submit the completed Tender Document (including Form of Offer and Acceptance) and all required supporting documentation in a sealed envelope. The envelope must display: the tenderer’s name and address, tender number (254Q/2025/26), tender title, tender box number (191), and closing date. Deposit the envelope into Tender Box 191 at the Tender & Quotation Box Office, 2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, before 10:00 on 01 July 2026. If the tender is too large for the box or the box is full, seek alternative instructions at the public counter (Tender Distribution Office). The tenderer remains responsible for ensuring correct submission. Queries must be directed to Mr L Jane at [email protected], with all final queries submitted at least 7 calendar days before tender closure.
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"registration": [
"Must be registered on Supplier Databases (or register upon request).",
"CIDB Grading: 1CE (Category Z), 3CE (Categories A/B)."
],
"compliance": [
"Valid tax clearance certificate.",
"BBBEE compliance (for preference points).",
"Financial and technical capacity to execute projects in the specified categories."
],
"legal": [
"No restrictions on doing business with the City of Cape Town.",
"Compliance with South African labor and environmental laws."
]
}
Framework contract for minor construction and maintenance of coastal structures and adjacent civil infrastructure across Cape Town. Contract period: 36 months from commencement date, not exceeding 30 June 2030. Works are divided into categories: Category Z (Civil Infrastructure, 1CE grading, value R0–R500,000), Category A (Civil Infrastructure, 3CE grading, value R1M–R3M), Category B (Coastal Structures, 3CE grading, value R1M–R3M). Scope includes construction, maintenance, and civil works as detailed in Part C3 (Scope of Work, pages 227–516) and specifications in Part C3.6 (pages 244–502).
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
12 Hertzog Boulevard - 2nd Floor Tender Distribution office (Concourse Level), Civic Centr - Cape Town - 8001
These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
254Q-2025-26.pdf
The City of Cape Town invites tenders for a 36-month framework contract (2026–2030) for minor construction and maintenance of coastal structures and adjacent civil infrastructure citywide. The tender is divided into three categories (Z, A, B) with varying CIDB grading requirements (1CE to 3CE) and project value ranges (R0–R500K for Z; R1M–R3M for A and B). It is a winner-takes-all framework with alternative offers allowed per category.
Date & Time
Wednesday, 01 July 2026 - 10:00
Venue
: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/387140729497471?p=QQVkvKxsefuTmSHxIN
29 May
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
01 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
R 2 136 538
Range
Based on 3 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
Required financial instruments: Performance Guarantee (Form C1.3, pages 77–80), Advance Payment Guarantee (Form C1.4, pages 81–84). Additional financial documents: Insurance Broker’s Warranty (Form C1.7, page 89). Pricing data must be submitted as per Part C2 (Pricing Data, pages 94–226), including Schedule of Rates (clause C.2.13.3). A non-refundable tender fee of R300.00 is payable on collection of tender documents (cash or EFT).
Tenderers must be registered on the Supplier Databases as per tender conditions. Registration is not mandatory for submission but must be completed if requested in writing within the specified period. CIDB contractor grading requirements: 1CE or higher for Works Project Category Z, 3CE or higher for Works Project Categories A and B. To qualify for preference points for Specific Goals, submit documentary proof such as: Company registration certificate, Central Supplier Database (CSD) report, B-BBEE certificate, Financial Statements, and commissioned sworn affidavits. Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (Form C1.5, pages 85–86) and Protection of the Environment (Form C1.6, pages 87–88) is required.
Tender advertised: 29 May 2026. Non-compulsory site visit/clarification meeting: 10:00 on 04 June 2026 at Milnerton Sub Council Chambers, Mayor’s Parlour, 1 Milnerton Drive, Milnerton Ridge, Cape Town (in-person and virtual via MS Teams: Meeting ID 387 140 729 497 471, Passcode 52MJ9EY7). Tender closing date and time: 10:00 on 01 July 2026.
Primary contact for queries: Mr L Jane, email [email protected]. Data protection queries: Employer’s Information Officer at [email protected]. Tender document collection: Tender Distribution Office, 2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, during working hours (08:30–15:00).
Tenders in this industry often require registration with these bodies.
Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) registration is mandatory for almost all public sector construction tenders. Ensure your grading matches the tender value.
Recommended Certifications
Having these can improve your winning chances: NHBRC Registration, ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety), SACPCMP Registration, ECSA Registration
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve construction, building work, infrastructure, or site-based delivery.
Act 107 of 1998
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Organization
City of Cape TownContact Person
SCM Tenders 22
Phone
021-444-3196
[email protected]
Address
12 Hertzog Boulevard - 2nd Floor Tender Distribution office (Concourse Level), Civic Centr - Cape Town - 8001
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
29 May 2026
AI status
Enhanced
This tender has strong source evidence, including source metadata and supporting tender information synced from the government tender portal.
Tenders SA is not the issuing authority. All tenders are automatically synced from the official government tender portal. Always confirm final submission details, closing dates, briefing sessions, eligibility requirements, and documents on the official government portal before applying.
The City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality oversees local government for Cape Town and the surrounding peninsula.
Key Personnel
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Act 85 of 1993
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