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
Drakenstein Municipality - Paarl - Paarl - 7646
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
15 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-173863
Drakenstein municipality requires the construction of new basic services for informal settlements and all other areas within its municipal area, with the contract running until 30 june 2030. The work falls under civil engineering and is open to cidb-registered contractors with a 4ce grading or higher. Bidders must attend a compulsory clarification meeting, achieve at least 70% on functionality, and comply with the 80/20 preference point system. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory meeting and the strict disqualification for late or non-attendance.
CIDB registration: Bidders must be registered with the CIDB in class 4CE and hold a grading designation of 4CE or higher (or as determined by the sum tendered under regulation 25(7A) of the Construction Industry Development Regulations, 2004).
Compulsory clarification meeting: Attendance is mandatory on 29 October 2026 at 10:00 at the Paarl Library Conference Room, Ground Floor, Drakenstein Municipal Offices, Corner of Market Street and Main Street, Paarl. Late arrival or non-attendance results in disqualification; one representative may represent only one tenderer.
Closing and submission: Bids must be deposited in tender box 1 at the Civic Centre, Berg River Boulevard, Paarl, before 10:00 on 19 November 2026. The box is open Mon–Thu 08:00–16:45 and Fri 08:00–15:30. Sealed envelopes must be clearly marked with the tender number.
Functionality threshold: Bidders must score at least 70% for functionality to be evaluated under the preference points system.
Preference points: The 80/20 system applies under the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022.
Tax compliance: Bidders must be tax compliant as per MBD 1 (Part B); no contract will be awarded to a non-compliant bidder at the date of award.
Supplier database: Bidders must be registered on Drakenstein Municipality's supplier database to conduct business with the municipality.
Document collection: Documents are available from 15 October 2026, 08:30–15:00, at the Engineering Department, Second Floor, Corner of Market Street and Main Road, Paarl, for a non-refundable fee of R450.00 (free if requested electronically).
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Date & Time
Thursday, 19 November 2026 - 10:00
Venue
Paarl Library Conference Room, Ground Floor, Cnr of Market & Main Street, Paarl
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Drakenstein Municipality - Paarl - Paarl - 7646
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Description
Source: CES 13.2023 - advert.pdf15 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
19 Nov
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
CES 13.2023 - advert.pdf
Construction of new basic services for informal settlements and all other areas within the Drakenstein Municipal Area, for a period up to 30 June 2030. The contract is issued by Drakenstein Municipality and requires a CIDB grading of 4CE or higher.
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Construction of new basic services for informal settlements and all other areas within the Drakenstein Municipal Area, for a period up to 30 June 2030.
Important Dates
Source: CES 13.2023 - advert.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 19 November 2026 at 10:00.
Contact Information
Source: CES 13.2023 - advert.pdf (TENDER)Document collection:
Enquiries:
Submission Guidelines
Source: CES 13.2023 - advert.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: deposit in tender box 1 in the foyer of the Civic Centre, Drakenstein Municipality, Berg River Boulevard, Paarl, 7620. Tender box 1 is open Mondays to Thursdays 08:00–16:45 and Fridays 08:00–15:30, excluding weekends and public holidays.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: CES 13.2023 - advert.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation follows the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022 (Government Gazette No. 47452) and Drakenstein Municipality's Supply Chain Management and Preferential Procurement policies.
Technical Specifications
Source: CES 13.2023 - advert.pdf (TENDER)Construction of new basic services for informal settlements and all other areas within the Drakenstein Municipal Area.
Compliance Requirements
Source: CES 13.2023 - advert.pdf (TENDER)CIDB registration: 4CE class of construction works, with a grading designation equal to or higher than determined by the sum tendered (or a value under regulation 25(7A) of the Construction Industry Development Regulations, 2004); estimated grading of 4CE or higher.
Special Conditions
Source: CES 13.2023 - advert.pdf (TENDER)Bids may only be submitted on the bid documentation provided by the municipality and must remain valid for a minimum of 120 days after bid closing. Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, e-mailed or late tenders will not be accepted. The Council reserves the right to accept any part of the bid. The successful bidder will be required to complete and sign a written contract form.
Requirements
Source: CES 13.2023 - advert.pdf (TENDER)CIDB registration in 4CE class with grading 4CE or higher. Registration on Drakenstein Municipality's supplier database. Tax compliance per MBD 1 (Part B). Submission in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number, deposited in tender box 1 before closing time. Attendance of the compulsory clarification meeting. Functionality score of at least 70%.
Section
Source: CES 13.2023 - advert.pdfPreference point system: 80/20. Functionality is applicable; bidders must attain a minimum score of 70% for functionality to be further evaluated under the preference points system. Evaluation follows the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022 and Drakenstein Municipality's SCM and Preferential Procurement policies.
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Last checked
13 Oct 2026
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