Construction tender: completion of osborn bridge with approaches (contract UMZ/2026-27/INFRA/MIG/010)

• Project: Completion of Osborn Bridge with Approaches.
• Tender submission details: Physical deposit in tender box at specified address, public opening at closing time.

• Closing date and time: 23 July 2026 at 12:00 noon.
• Compulsory site inspection/briefing: 14 July 2026 at 10:00 AM at KwaBhaca Offices.
• A briefing certificate will be issued for the compulsory session.

• A compulsory briefing session and site visit will be held. Date: 14 July 2026 at 10:00 AM at KwaBhaca Offices.
• A briefing certificate will be issued; attendance is mandatory.

• For technical enquiries: Senior Manager Infrastructure, phone 039 255 8506.
• For SCM enquiries: Mr. X. Blaweni, phone 039 255 8555.
• Other enquiries: Office of the Municipal Manager, Mr. GPT Nota.

• Submit your tender by depositing it in the tender box at New Umzimvubu Local Municipality Offices, Dabula Street Sophia, KwaBhaca, Eastern Cape, 5090 (Coordinates: 30°54’30.91”S, 28°58’52.44”E).
• The closing time is 12:00 noon on the specified closing date.
• Tenders must be clearly marked with the name of the project.
• No couriered, faxed, e-mailed, or late tenders will be accepted.
• Bid documents are available for free download on the e-tender portal.
• Mandatory documents must be submitted; failure will render the bid non-responsive.
• Certification of documents must be within 90 days.
• The municipality will not award to any person working for the state.

• Mandatory returnable documents:
• SARS confirmation with verification pin.
• Company registration/founding statement/CIPC document.
• Originally certified ID copies of managing directors/owners.
• Properly completed MBD forms 1, 4, 6.1, 8, and 9.
• Billing clearance certificate or equivalent proof of municipal account standing, with a declaration that the company and all active directors do not owe municipal services for more than 90 days.

CIDB grading: 4CE or higher. Pre-qualification based on company experience (40 points), key personnel experience (40 points), and technical capacity (30 points). Specific goals scoring: 20 points allocated for youth ownership (50%+), female ownership (50%+), 100% Black ownership, people living with disability, and local Umzimvubu suppliers (4 points each). Must not be a person working for the state.

• Project: Completion of Osborn Bridge with Approaches.
• Contract number: UMZ/2026-27/INFRA/MIG/010.
• Required CIDB grading: 4CE or higher.
• The work involves construction of a bridge and its approaches.

• CIDB grading requirement: 4CE or higher for this project.

• Prices quoted must be firm and inclusive of VAT for VAT vendors.

• Mandatory documents:
• SARS confirmation with a verification pin.
• Copy of company registration/founding statement/CIPC document.
• Originally certified ID copies of managing directors/owners.
• Properly filled MBD forms 1, 4, 6.1, 8, and 9.
• Billing clearance certificate, statement of municipal accounts, affidavit, lease agreement, or residential confirmation, accompanied by a declaration that the company and all active directors do not owe municipal services for more than 90 days.
• Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide confirmation of registration.
• Certification of documents must be within 90 days.
• The Umzimvubu Local Municipality Supply Chain Management policy applies.

• The municipality will not award the contract to any person or persons working for the state.

• All bids undergo a pre-qualification stage and must achieve a minimum score of 60% to proceed to further evaluation.

• Technical enquiries: Contact Senior Manager Infrastructure at 039 255 8506.
• SCM enquiries: Contact Mr. X. Blaweni at 039 255 8555.
• General bid enquiries: Contact the office of the Municipal Manager, Mr. GPT Nota.