Bulk water supply infrastructure upgrade for ingwe tvet college ngqungqushe campus

Document download available from 03 July 2026 at 10h00 on www.coega.com or National Treasury e-tender portal. Compulsory Site Briefing Meeting: 10 July 2026 at 11h00, Ingwe TVET College Ngqungqushe Campus, Magwa Road, Lusikisiki (GPS: Latitude 31°22'36.02"S, Longitude 29°35'16.48"E). Query deadline: 13 July 2026. Closing date: 27 July 2026 at 12h00.

All queries must be directed in writing to Ms. Zine Mtanda, Unit Head: Supply Chain Management, email: [email protected]. No telephonic or other forms of communication permitted. Tender box location: CDC’s Mthatha Office, Ground Floor, 76 Blakeway, Mthatha, 5100.

Submit one original completed bid document and one flash drive (electronic version) in a sealed envelope marked: "CDC/302/26: APPOINTMENT OF A CONTRACTOR FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NGQUNGQUSHE BULK WATER SUPPLY PROJECT AT INGWE TVET COLLEGE NGQUNGQUSHE CAMPUS". Place documents in the tender box at CDC’s Mthatha Office, Ground Floor, 76 Blakeway, Mthatha, 5100. Complete the lodging register. No late submissions accepted. Telegraphic, telexed, faxed, or emailed submissions are invalid. Only submissions on the issued tender document will be considered. Tender validity period: 12 weeks from closing date. Attendance of the compulsory briefing meeting is mandatory; non-attendance will disqualify the bid. Ensure all mandatory information is provided; missing information will render the submission non-responsive.

Scope of work includes: (a) Site establishment and clearance, (b) Pipe trench excavations, shoring, and backfilling, (c) Supply of new pressed steel reservoirs with structural steel and reinforced concrete stands and foundations, (d) Construction of rainwater harvesting tank stands, tanks, and associated pipes/fittings, (e) Construction of a 30kl reinforced concrete rainwater harvesting sump, (f) Supply, delivery, and laying of pipelines and fittings (50-110mm diameters, +/-3000m), (g) Connection and tie-in to existing municipal and campus water infrastructure, (h) Supply and installation of pumping systems and pipework, (i) Supply and installation of instrumentation, controls, and automation systems, (j) Equipping a new drilled and tested borehole, (k) Air valve installations and chambers, (l) Scour valve installations and chambers, (m) Isolation valve installations and chambers, (n) Barricading all earthworks and trenches, (o) Landscaping rehabilitation. Construction period: 6 months from commencement date.

Bidders must conduct quality control on all submitted documentation. Submission must be signed by a duly authorised person as correct and reliable. Attendance of the compulsory briefing meeting is mandatory; non-attendance will eliminate the submission in the Responsiveness Assessment.

Bids must be submitted VAT inclusive. Bidders must be VAT registered. Non-VAT vendors whose annual turnover would exceed R1 million if awarded must include VAT in prices and register with SARS as VAT vendors upon award. Proof of VAT registration required before contract award. Tender validity period: 12 weeks from closing date.

Bidders must: (1) Be registered with CIDB with an active grade of 5CE or higher (4CE PE ineligible). Proof of CIDB registration or eligibility for registration required. (2) For Joint Ventures/Consortia, combined grading must meet 5CE or higher. (3) Be registered with CIPC and not appear on the de-registered list. (4) Submit proof of CSD registration or CSD number. (5) Be tax compliant (verified via CSD and SARS). (6) Comply with B-BBEE requirements: Generic entities and QSEs with <51% Black ownership must submit SANAS-accredited B-BBEE Verification Certificate. QSEs with ≥51% Black ownership and EMEs with turnover >R3M must submit SANAS-accredited certificate and comply with 40% sub-minimum for Skills Development. EMEs with turnover <R3M may submit sworn affidavit or CIPC certificate. JVs/Consortia must submit consolidated B-BBEE certificate for the project, accompanied by individual certificates/affidavits. (7) Complete and sign POPI Act consent form. (8) Public servants prohibited from bidding. (9) Submit full and correct contact details with tender document download. (10) Comply with all applicable legislation: PFMA, PPPFA, Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, CIDB Act, National Treasury Regulations, Infrastructure Development Act 2014, OHSA, COIDA, NEMA, Disaster Management Act, National Archives Act, BBBEE Act, and others.

Successful bidder must comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, and Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act. Must develop OHSE Management Systems compliant with SANS Norms and Standards. Must appoint a full-time Construction Health and Safety Officer/Manager (CHSO/CHSM) registered with SACPCMP, with ≥2 years experience. CDC Sustainability Business Unit will monitor compliance for the contract duration. No candidate registrations accepted for CHSO/CHSM.

Evaluation process: (1) Timeous Submission, (2) Responsiveness Assessment, (3) Quantitative Assessment, (4) Qualitative Assessment. Scoring: 80/20 preference point system (Price: 80 points, B-BBEE Status Level: 20 points). CIDB registration status may be verified at any stage during evaluation.

Coega Development Corporation (Pty) Ltd, Mthatha Office, Ground Floor, 76 Blakeway, Mthatha, 5100.

Submit all returnable documents as specified in the tender. Ensure all forms are fully completed and signed where required. Failure to submit required documents may result in disqualification.

Scope: Construction of Ngqungqushe Bulk Water Supply Project at Ingwe TVET College Ngqungqushe Campus. Key deliverables include: (a) Site establishment, (b) Health & Safety compliance, (c) Environmental compliance and management, (d) Site clearance, (e) Pipe trench excavations, shoring, and backfilling, (f) Supply and construction of pressed steel reservoirs (435kl and 108kl) with structural steel and reinforced concrete stands and foundations, (g) Construction of rainwater harvesting tank stands, tanks, and associated pipes and fittings, (h) Construction of a 30kl reinforced concrete rainwater harvesting sump, (i) Supply, delivery, and laying of pipelines and fittings (50-110mm diameters, +/-3000m), (j) Connection and tie-in to existing municipal and campus water infrastructure, (k) Supply and installation of pumping systems and associated pipework, (l) Supply and installation of instrumentation, controls, and automation systems, (m) Equipping of a new drilled and tested borehole, (n) Air valve installations and chambers, (o) Scour valve installations and chambers, (p) Isolation valve installations and chambers, (q) Barricading all earthworks and trenches, (r) Landscaping rehabilitation. Location: Lusikisiki, Ingquza Hill Local Municipality, OR Tambo District Municipality, Eastern Cape. Coordinates: S 31° 22' 02’’, E 29° 35’ 48’’. Standards: Compliance with SABS 1200, SANS, and international specifications (e.g., ANSI/API, ASTM, BS, ISO). Project specifications take precedence over standard specifications. Temporary works: Contractor responsible for site clearing, barricading, fencing, temporary services, shoring, dewatering, and lateral support design (to be approved by Project Geotechnical Engineer). Drawings: Tender drawings are provisional. Construction must use 'For Construction Purposes' drawings. Contractor must maintain an updated drawing register and submit as-built drawings monthly. As-built drawings are required for final payment and taking-over certificate.

Bidder Requirements: Must provide proof of accreditations, qualifications, and work experience for both the enterprise and key personnel. Key Personnel: Submit Proposed Key Personnel form; data will be monitored during contract period. Deviations require Engineer’s prior approval. CIDB Grading: Contractors with CIDB 7CE or higher must subcontract 36% of works to SMMEs. Local Labour: Maximum use of local labour; non-local employees limited to key personnel only. Training: Contractor must employ and train local labour as necessary for project execution.

Standards: Compliance with SANS and international standards for materials, testing, and workmanship. Testing: Contractor must provide and maintain testing equipment; submit material samples and test results to Engineer. Shop Drawings: Submit for approval 28 days prior to equipment ordering or manufacturing. Concrete Testing: SANS 3001, SANS 6085, and SANS 50196 series apply. Steel and Pipe Standards: SANS 62, SANS 664, SANS 665, SANS 121, SANS 135, SANS 136, SANS 1808, SANS 1849, and ISO/BS equivalents. Valves and Fittings: Must meet SANS 664, SANS 665, SANS 1551, and SANS 1808 series. Welding: SANS 10268, SANS 10270, and ISO 1456/1458/1461 for coatings and welding procedures.

Pricing Basis: Bill of Quantities (BoQ) with sections for Preliminary and General, Portable Water Reticulation, Rainwater Harvesting Reticulation, Rainwater Harvesting Sump, 435kl Pressed Steel Tank, 108kl Pressed Steel Tank, and Summary. Drawing Status: Tender drawings marked with ‘T’ in 4th field; construction drawings marked with ‘C’. Costs: All as-built drawing costs included in tendered rates. No additional payment for as-built drawings, testing, or service locating. Payment Certificates: Monthly certificates issued only after submission of full as-built information. Taking-Over Certificate: Issued only after Engineer receives completed as-built drawings. Relocation Costs: Reimbursed from BoQ items upon proof of payment.

Payment terms: Monthly payment certificates will only be issued after submission of full as-built information for work completed. No separate payment for as-built drawings; costs are included in tendered rates. Contractor must submit shop drawings for approval 28 days prior to equipment ordering or manufacturing. Contractor responsible for all testing costs; no additional payment will be made. Relocation of services: Contractor negotiates and pays initial costs, reimbursed upon proof of payment from relevant Bill of Quantities items. All rates for trench excavations and road works include locating and updating service drawings.

Accreditation, qualifications, and work experience: Bidder must provide proof of compliance for enterprise and key personnel as specified in Works Information. CIDB grading: Contractors with CIDB grading 7CE or higher must subcontract 36% of works to SMMEs. Local labour: Maximum use of local labour required; non-local employees limited to key personnel only. Contractor must submit Proposed Key Personnel form; deviations require Engineer’s approval. B-BBEE: Compliance with CDC’s preferential procurement procedures and targeted procurement standards. Health and Safety: Compliance with OHS Act and Annexure D (Project Health and Safety Specifications). Environmental: Compliance with Annexure E (Project Environmental Specifications) and relevant regulations. Standards: Adherence to SABS 1200, SANS, and international standards as specified.

Health and Safety Specification: Refer to Annexure D (Employer’s Project Specific Health and Safety Specification for Construction). Requirements: Contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, and accessories to adhere to OHS Act. Temporary Works: Include shoring, dewatering, and lateral support design (approved by Project Geotechnical Engineer). Service Protection: Contractor must prove, trace, and expose all existing services (pipes, cables, etc.) before excavation. Hand excavation required within 300mm of existing water pipelines unless otherwise agreed. Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD): Mandatory for crossing surfaced areas (driveways, roads). No open trenching permitted. Equipment: Must comply with OHS Act and environmental regulations. Photographic Record: Submit weekly photos (25+ per day, 48MP, 9:16 ratio, JPEG) on USB drive to Engineer.

Environmental Compliance: Refer to Annexure E (Project Environmental Specifications). Requirements: Contractor must adhere to environmental regulations and specifications. Temporary Works: Include environmental management as part of site establishment. Service Protection: Existing services must remain operational; Contractor liable for damages. Waste Management: Site must be kept clean, orderly, and sanitary; prevent pollution of surrounding area. Materials: Contractor to enquire with CDC regarding acquisition of granular bedding material from local quarry. Testing: Contractor responsible for all environmental compliance testing; costs included in tendered rates.

Contract Duration: Not explicitly stated; refer to construction programme. Termination: Contractor responsible for damages to existing services and reinstatement. Penalties: Costs for service damage or relocation will be deducted from payment certificates. Contractor must adhere to HIV/AIDS awareness clauses (SANS 1921-6). Site Usage: Contractor must manage site access, retain traffic lanes, and prevent pollution. Facilities: Contractor provides all temporary facilities, including offices, sheds, latrines, and Engineer’s office. Advertising: Not permitted without Employer’s written consent. Notice Boards: Contract name board required as per SANS 1200 Part AB, Clause 3.1.

Evaluation will be conducted using the latest CDC Evaluation and Scoring of Tender Offers on Specific Goals and Price Specification document. Supplier performance will be assessed per Annexure I (Supplier Performance Evaluation).