Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Seven Stars Dairy - - Keiskammahoek -
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
29 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157608
The eastern cape department of agriculture invites bids for the supply, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of a 300kva three-phase diesel backup generator at seven stars dairy in amahlathi municipality. The project targets suppliers with CIDB 2eb or higher grading, requires compliance with PPPFA regulations, and mandates attendance at a compulsory site inspection.
Submit the completed tender document and all supporting documentation in a single sealed envelope. Clearly mark the envelope with: "CONTRACT NO: SCMU8-26/27-0033: BID FOR THE SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION, TESTING & COMMISSIONING OF A 300KVA, THREE PHASE DIESEL BACKUP GENERATOR AT SEVEN STARS DAIRY IN AMAHLATHI MUNICIPALITY OF THE AMATHOLE DISTRICT IN THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE". Deposit the envelope in the tender box at: THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Corner Fitzpatrick and Panmure Road, Old BKB Building, Arcadia, East London, 5200, SCM OFFICES, not later than 11:00 on 23 June 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted. Tenders must be submitted on the official forms provided (not re-typed). Telephonic, telegraphic, e-mail, or facsimile submissions will not be accepted. Attendance of the compulsory site inspection and clarification meeting on 9 June 2026 at 11:00 at Agricultural Offices, Keiskammahoek, is mandatory. Failure to attend will disqualify the bid. All submitted certificates must be valid for 90 days after the tender closing date. Returnable documents include: SBD1 (Invitation to Bid), Form of Offer and Acceptance, SBD4 (Declaration of Interest), Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire, CIDB certificate, CSD registration proof, JV Agreement (if applicable), Workman’s Compensation Registration Certificate, and proof of professional registration as a Qualified Electrician with a 3-phase wireman’s license registered with the Department of Labour and a member of ECB or ECA.
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"cidbRegistration": "Minimum 2EB class for construction works; active status required until award.",
"taxCompliance": "Must be verified via CSD or SARS PIN; non-compliance leads to disqualification.",
"professionalRegistration": "Qualified electrician with 3-phase wireman’s license (registered with Department of Labour and member of ECB/ECA).",
"legalEntity": "Bidder must be a legal entity, partnership, joint venture, or consortium.",
"subcontracting": "If bidder is not from Eastern Cape and contract value ≥ R3M, 25% must be subcontracted to Eastern Cape-based suppliers.",
"conflictOfInterest": "Bidders must declare any conflicts; employees of the state or their companies are ineligible.",
"pastPerformance": "No history of tender defaulting, corrupt practices, or unsatisfactory performance.",
"preferentialPoints": "Eligibility for points under specific goals (e.g., black/youth/women/disability ownership, local presence)."
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Scope: Supply, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of a 300kVA, three-phase diesel backup generator at Seven Stars Dairy, Amahlathi Municipality, Amathole District, Eastern Cape Province. Location: Keiskammahoek. Time of completion: 10 weeks. Deliverables: Generator as per the description in the Bill of Quantities (BOQ), including testing and commissioning. Standards: Must comply with General Conditions of Contract for Construction Works (GCC 2015), CIDB Standard for Uniformity in Construction Procurement (August 2019), and relevant South African National Standards (SANS). Subcontracting: Part of the works cannot be subcontracted without prior approval from the Engineer. For contracts valued at R3.0 million or more, bidders not from the Eastern Cape Province must subcontract 25% of the contract value to an Eastern Cape-based bidder/contractor. Bidders must maximize sourcing of building materials or infrastructure input materials from Eastern Cape-based suppliers or manufacturers.
Pricing: Submit pricing as per the official Bills of Quantities (BOQ) or Activity Schedule. All prices must be inclusive of applicable taxes (VAT to be shown separately if applicable). Bid price must be all-inclusive and fixed for the contract duration. Payment terms: As per the General Conditions of Contract (GCC 2015). Performance Bond/Guarantee: The preferred tenderer must submit an approved insurer undertaking to provide a Performance Bond/Guarantee/Surety/Security as per contract data. Financial capacity: The employer may request additional information such as bank ratings to establish financial capacity. Non-submission or late submission of such information may result in the bid being declared non-responsive. Costs: The employer will not compensate tenderers for any costs incurred during the tender process.
CIDB Registration: Bidders must be registered with the CIDB in a 2EB class of construction works or higher. Bidders exceeding their CIDB grading threshold by more than 15% in combination with other contracts may be regarded as non-responsive. CSD Registration: Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Centralized Supplier Database (CSD) and provide proof of active and recently updated registration. Tax Compliance: Bidders must be in good standing with SARS. Tax compliance status will be verified via CSD. Bidders must submit a CSD number or tax compliance PIN. Preferred bidders will be given 7 days to rectify tax matters if found non-compliant. Professional Registration: Proof of professional registration as a Qualified Electrician with a 3-phase wireman’s license registered with the Department of Labour and membership of ECB or ECA is required. Workman’s Compensation: Bidders must be registered and in good standing with the Compensation Fund or a licensed compensation insurer. Joint Ventures: If applicable, submit a JV Agreement, Power of Attorney, and CIDB/CSD certificates for all partners. Conflict of Interest: Bidders must complete the Compulsory Declaration and Enterprise Questionnaire to confirm no conflicts of interest. Tender Defaulters: Bidders or their directors/shareholders must not be listed on the Register of Tender Defaulters. Additional Documents: CK documents, past experience reports (Annexure K and H), list of key personnel and CVs, work program, company profile, and list of available resources/plant/machinery.
Compulsory site inspection and clarification meeting: 9 June 2026 at 11:00, Agricultural Offices, Keiskammahoek (close to the Magistrates Court). Tender closing date: 23 June 2026 at 11:00. Tender documents available for download from 1 June 2026 during working hours after 08:00 until the day before closing from www.DOA.gov.za or https://etenders.treasury.gov.za/. Tender validity period: 90 days from closing date.
Administrative enquiries: Mrs. D. Mcgregor, Tel: 043 706 8771, Email: [email protected]. Technical enquiries: Mr. L. Magele, Tel: 043 706 8818, Email: [email protected]. Employer’s agent: Mr. T. Musara, Tel: 043 706 8709 / 079 495 3934, Email: [email protected]. Submission address: THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, SCM OFFICES, Corner Fitzpatrick and Panmure Road, Old BKB Building, Arcadia, East London, 5200. Postal address: Department of Agriculture, Supply Chain Management Directorate, Private Bag X 9032, East London, 5200.
All tenderers must submit proof of valid registration with the CIDB in a eb class of construction works: IT is estimated that tenderers must have a CIDB designation of level 2eb or higher.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Seven Stars Dairy - - Keiskammahoek -
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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)
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SCMU 0033 BID DOC GENERATOR.pdf
The tender is for the supply, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of a 300kVA, three-phase diesel backup generator at Seven Stars Dairy in Amathole District, Eastern Cape. The project must be completed within 10 weeks, and the closing date for submissions is 23 June 2026 at 11:00 UTC. The tender follows a 4-phase evaluation process, including pre-qualification, responsiveness checks, and preferential procurement (80/20 points system).
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 23 June 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Keiskammahoek Department of Agriculture Office. (Kesikammahoek Veterinary Clinic)
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
29 May
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
23 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Median Estimate
R 153 612
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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17 Mangold St, Newton Park, Gqeberha, 6045, South Africa
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High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
29 May 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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None detected
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083-382-9352[email protected]agriec.co.za17 Mangold St, Newton Park, Gqeberha, 6045, South Africa
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