Pit latrine eradication at two schools – KZN government tender

Document availability: 7 October 2026 from IDT Website / E-tender Website.

Compulsory clarification meeting: 12 October 2026 at 12:00, online via Microsoft Teams.

Closing date and time: 28 October 2026 at 12:00.

Technical enquiries

• Name: Sipelele Tame
• Role: Technical
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 031 369 7400

SCM enquiries

• Name: Nondumiso Ndwandwe
• Role: SCM
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 031 369 7400

Document source

• IDT Website / E-tender Website (available from 7 October 2026)

Submission method: physical delivery only — emailed and late tenders will not be accepted.

Closing: 28 October 2026 at 12:00.

Packaging: bid document must be completed in full using black permanent ink only.

Pricing: Bills of Quantities must be completed in full with correct 15% VAT.

Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted):

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): offer cover page with bidder and contact details.
• SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure): declares whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at the procuring institution.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form): claims B-BBEE points under the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022.
• Form of Offer: completed in full as per tender document.
• Certificate of Authority for Signatory: authorises the named signatory to bind the bidder.
• Joint Venture Agreement: signed by both parties with apportionment (where applicable).

Disqualification risks:

• Emailed or late submission.
• Incomplete or unsigned returnable forms.
• Failure to attend compulsory clarification meeting.
• Bid document not completed in black permanent ink.

CIDB grading: 5GB or higher — mandatory pre-qualification.

Preference points system: Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022 (SBD 6.1 applies).

Evaluation stages:

1. Administrative compliance: CSD registration, tax clearance, CIPC certificates, COIDA, CIDB 5GB+, public liability insurance, compulsory briefing attendance.
2. Functionality/technical evaluation: Bills of Quantities completed with 15% VAT.
3. Preference points: B-BBEE points claimed via SBD 6.1.

Minimum qualifying thresholds:

• CIDB: Grade 5GB or higher (valid and active certificate required).
• Public liability insurance: R5 million or above (valid and active).

Scope: Eradication of pit latrines at two schools in Umkhanyakude District, KwaZulu-Natal.

• Thandizwe Primary School
• Zenzeleni Secondary School

Employer: Independent Development Trust KwaZulu-Natal.

CIDB reference: 100122750.

Deliverables: Construction work to replace pit latrine sanitation infrastructure.

Pricing format: Bills of Quantities with 15% VAT.

Public liability insurance: valid and active cover of R5 million or above — mandatory.

Pricing: Bills of Quantities to be completed in full with correct 15% VAT.

No bid security, performance bond, retention or payment terms stated in the document.

Mandatory registrations and certificates:

• CSD: full registration report required; consolidated CSD for joint venture parties.
• SARS: valid Tax Clearance with Tax Compliance Pin Certificate (TCC).
• CIPC: company registration certificates.
• CIDB: valid and active Grade 5GB or higher.
• COIDA: valid and active certificate from DOL / RMA / FEM.
• Public liability insurance: valid and active, minimum R5 million.

Identity documents: original certified copies of IDs for all members.

B-bbee:

• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) must be completed and signed to claim points under Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022.
• Specific B-BBEE level threshold not stated in document.

Local content: not specified.

Joint ventures: copy of signed JV agreement with apportionment required where applicable.

Public liability insurance: valid and active cover of R5 million or above required as condition of eligibility. No other contractual terms, duration, termination or penalty provisions stated in document.

Preference points claimed via SBD 6.1 under Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022. Specific price/functionality split and minimum qualifying score not stated in document.