Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
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Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
67 CHURCH STREET ,EMAXESIBENI ,EASTERN CAPE - MOUNT AYLIFF - MOUNT AYLIFF - 4735
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
03 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158034
Umzimvubu local municipality invites bids for the construction of the ziqungwini to nqabeni access road (contract MIG/009) as part of its 2026-27 infrastructure projects. This tender is open to contractors with a CIDB grading of 4 ce or emaxesibeni 02 and requires mandatory site inspection and briefing attendance.
Submission method: Deposit sealed tenders in the tender box at New Umzimvubu Local Municipality Offices, 67 Church Street, Emaxesibeni, Eastern Cape, 4735 (Coordinates: -30.8120797, 29.3681818). Tenders will be opened in public. Clearly mark the tender with the project name: 'Construction of Ziqungwini to Nqabeni Access Road'.
Accepted formats: Physical submission only. No couriered, faxed, e-mailed, or late tenders will be accepted.
Deadline: Submit by 12:00 noon on the closing date as per the project table (17 June 2026 for this project).
Disqualification risks: Failure to submit mandatory documents, late submission, or submission via unapproved methods (courier, fax, email). The municipality will not award tenders to persons working for the state.
Additional notes: Umzimvubu Local Municipality reserves the right not to appoint. Value for money will determine the award.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
67 CHURCH STREET ,EMAXESIBENI ,EASTERN CAPE - MOUNT AYLIFF - MOUNT AYLIFF - 4735
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ADVERT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ZIQUNGWINI TO NQABENI ACCESS ROAD.pdf
The tender is for the construction of the Ziqungwini to Nqabeni Access Road, issued by Umzimvubu Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape. Bidders are invited to submit proposals by 17 June 2026, with mandatory site inspections and briefing sessions. The project falls under CIDB Grading 4 CE or higher and requires strict compliance with documentation, pre-qualification criteria, and local preferences (e.g., youth, female, or black ownership).
Date & Time
Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 12:00
Venue
EMAXESIBENI OFFICES UMZIMVUBU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
03 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
17 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
RÂ 296Â 007
Range
Based on 4 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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Explore Our BlogProject: Construction of Ziqungwini to Nqabeni Access Road (Contract MIG/009).
CIDB grading requirement: 4 CE or Emaxesibeni 02.
Scope: Construction of an access road as part of the 2026-27 infrastructure projects under Umzimvubu Local Municipality.
Pricing: Quoted prices must be firm and inclusive of VAT for VAT-registered vendors.
Payment terms: Not specified in the document. Ensure pricing is clear and covers all costs.
Mandatory documents (failure to submit will disqualify the bid):
Document certification: All documents must be certified within the last 90 days.
B-BBEE: Preference points apply as per the 80/20 system (see evaluation criteria).
Advert date: 03 June 2026
Bid documents available: From 05 June 2026 on the E-Tender Portal (free download).
Compulsory briefing and site visit: 11 June 2026 at 10:00 AM. Venue: Umzimvubu Local Municipality Offices, Emaxesibeni. A briefing certificate will be issued and is mandatory for submission.
Closing date: 17 June 2026 at 12:00 noon.
Technical enquiries: Senior Manager Infrastructure, phone: 039 255 8506
SCM enquiries: Mr. X. Blaweni, phone: 039 255 8555
General enquiries: Municipal Manager, Mr. GPT Nota, phone: 11508
Submission address: New Umzimvubu Local Municipality Offices, 67 Church Street, Emaxesibeni, Eastern Cape, 4735
Project: Construction of Ziqungwini to Nqabeni Access Road (Contract MIG/009) under Umzimvubu Local Municipality's 2026-27 infrastructure program. Part of a series of access road projects in the Emaxesibeni area.
Pre-qualification threshold: Bids must score a minimum of 60% to proceed to further evaluation.
Submission location: Tender box at New Umzimvubu Local Municipality Offices, 67 Church Street, Emaxesibeni, Eastern Cape, 4735. Tenders must be deposited by 12:00 noon on the closing date and clearly marked with the project name: 'Construction of Ziqungwini to Nqabeni Access Road'.
Pre-qualification threshold: Bids must score a minimum of 60% to proceed to further evaluation.
Submission location: Tender box at New Umzimvubu Local Municipality Offices, 67 Church Street, Emaxesibeni, Eastern Cape, 4735. Tenders must be deposited by 12:00 noon on the closing date and clearly marked with the project name: 'Construction of Ziqungwini to Nqabeni Access Road'.
Submission location: Tender box at New Umzimvubu Local Municipality Offices, 67 Church Street, Emaxesibeni, Eastern Cape, 4735. Tenders must be deposited by 12:00 noon on the closing date and clearly marked with the project name: 'Construction of Ziqungwini to Nqabeni Access Road'.
Registration: Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide confirmation of registration.
Submission location: Tender box at New Umzimvubu Local Municipality Offices, 67 Church Street, Emaxesibeni, Eastern Cape, 4735. Tenders must be deposited by 12:00 noon on the closing date and clearly marked with the project name: 'Construction of Ziqungwini to Nqabeni Access Road'.
Pre-qualification threshold: Bids must score a minimum of 60% to proceed to further evaluation.
Technical enquiries: Senior Manager Infrastructure, phone: 039 255 8506
SCM enquiries: Mr. X. Blaweni, phone: 039 255 8555
General enquiries: Municipal Manager, Mr. GPT Nota, phone: 11508
Tenders in this industry often require registration with these bodies.
Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) registration is mandatory for almost all public sector construction tenders. Ensure your grading matches the tender value.
Recommended Certifications
Having these can improve your winning chances: NHBRC Registration, ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety), SACPCMP Registration, ECSA Registration
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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)
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
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Act 107 of 1998
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Organization
Umzimvubu Local MunicipalityContact Person
Phiwe Gamedala
Phone
039-255-8500
[email protected]
Address
67 CHURCH STREET ,EMAXESIBENI ,EASTERN CAPE - MOUNT AYLIFF - MOUNT AYLIFF - 4735
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
03 Jun 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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Umzimvubu Local Municipality governs Mount Frere and Kokstad surrounds in the Alfred Nzo District.
Key Personnel
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Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
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Act 103 of 1977
Relevant where building standards, renovations, maintenance or construction compliance may apply.
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