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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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
709 Wombe Street, Unit A - Ulundi - Ulundi - 3838
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
27 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-175788
The KZN department of public works requires the construction of new sanitation infrastructure and associated external works at hlengingqondo primary school in vryheid, on behalf of the KZN department of education, under the gcc for construction works (second edition 2010) over a 10 calendar month contract period. Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading designation of 4gb or higher, be registered on the central supplier database with a verifiable tax compliance status pin, and return a fully priced bill of quantities. The bid closes on 27 november 2026 at 11:00, and attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting on 06 november 2026 at 11:00 at the school is a condition of bidding. Evaluation follows the 80/20 preference system, but bidders must first meet the functionality minimum score before price and preference points are considered.
Closing and submission: 27 November 2026 at 11:00, sealed bid placed in the tender box at Zululand District Offices, Lot 709, Wombe Street, Unit A, Ulundi, 3838. Late, faxed, emailed, posted, telegraphic, telephonic and telex bids are rejected.
Compulsory clarification meeting: 06 November 2026 at 11:00 at Hlengingqondo Primary School, Vryheid. Late arrivals are not admitted, and tender documents must be obtained before the meeting starts because none are issued there.
Eligibility: CIDB contractor grading designation 4GB or higher, with no alternative class of work accepted; Potentially Emerging status cannot be considered as the department has no mentorship programme for this project. CSD registration and a Tax Compliance Status PIN with the entity's tax reference number are required, and the bidder must be in good standing with the Compensation Commissioner.
Financial capacity: working capital of at least 2.5% of the project value (bank-stamped statement or financier's letter, both not older than 3 months), two credit reference letters not older than 6 months with combined limits of at least R800 000, and a letter of intent for an on-demand construction guarantee equal to 5% of the project value.
Experience and personnel: key personnel (contract manager, site foreman and health and safety officer) must each have at least 5 years' experience, supported by a detailed organogram and resource schedule; the bidder must show at least two successfully completed new building or office projects at CIDB 3GB or higher in the past 5 years, evidenced by letters of award and practical completion certificates.
Evaluation: 80/20 system with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals β 10 points for black ownership (EME or QSE sworn affidavit plus certified identity documents of owners, shareholders or directors) and 10 points for an enterprise located in King Cetshwayo, uMkhanyakude or Zululand District (municipal account not older than 3 months, lease agreement, or ward councillor's letter). The functionality minimum score must be met before price and preference are assessed.
Disqualifying omissions: every page of the tender document must be initialled, the document may not be retyped or redrafted, a fully priced Excel Bill of Quantities must be submitted on the bidder's own flash drive at closing, and any missing compulsory returnable document or unsigned form invalidates the bid. A non-refundable R380 deposit applies to hard-copy collection and proof of payment must be attached.
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Date & Time
Friday, 27 November 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Hlengingqondo Primary School [Vryheid]
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
709 Wombe Street, Unit A - Ulundi - Ulundi - 3838
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Description
Source: HLENGINGQONDO PRIMARY SCHOOL TENDER BOQ.xlsx27 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
27 Nov
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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.
HLENGINGQONDO PS - VOL 2.pdf
HLENGINGQONDO PS - VOL 1.pdf
Construction of new sanitation infrastructure and associated external works at Hlengingqondo Primary School, procured by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works on behalf of the Department of Education. The contract is for a period of 10 calendar months and requires a CIDB contractor grading of 4GB or higher.
HLENGINGQONDO PRIMARY SCHOOL TENDER BOQ.xlsx
Construction of new sanitation infrastructure and associated external works at Hlengingqondo Primary School in the North Coast Region of KwaZulu-Natal, under the KZN Water and Sanitation Programme. The work includes demolition of six pre-cast concrete VIP cubicles, desludging of existing pits and septic tanks, earthworks, concrete, precast cover slabs, masonry and waterproofing, executed over a six calendar month contract period on a live school site.
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This is a Department of Education project under the KZN Water and Sanitation Programme: North Coast Region, for Hlengingqondo Primary School.
Scope:
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Evaluation Criteria
Source: HLENGINGQONDO PRIMARY SCHOOL TENDER BOQ.xlsx (unknown)CIDB grading of 4 GB or higher is required.
Site visit:
Community Liaison Officer (CLO):
HIV/AIDS awareness:
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Trade names:
Technical Specifications
Source: HLENGINGQONDO PRIMARY SCHOOL TENDER BOQ.xlsx (unknown)KZN Water and Sanitation Programme: North Coast Region β Hlengingqondo Primary School.
Scope of work:
Site and services conditions:
Demolition and alterations:
Earthworks:
Concrete, formwork and reinforcement:
Precast concrete:
Masonry:
Waterproofing:
Labour requirements:
Community Liaison Officer (CLO):
HIV/AIDS awareness:
Financial Requirements
Source: HLENGINGQONDO PRIMARY SCHOOL TENDER BOQ.xlsx (unknown)Preliminaries:
Contract Price Adjustment Provision (CPAP):
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Compliance Requirements
Source: HLENGINGQONDO PRIMARY SCHOOL TENDER BOQ.xlsx (unknown)CIDB grading of 4 GB or higher is required.
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Environmental requirements:
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Local labour and EPWP-related compliance:
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No cession of monies:
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Description
Source: HLENGINGQONDO PS - VOL 1.pdfConstruction of new sanitation infrastructure and associated external works at Hlengingqondo Primary School, Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal, for the KZN Department of Education. Tender ZNTU 02403 W, project code 060723, WIMS no. 060723. Contract period 10 calendar months. Work is priced against the issued Bill of Quantities under the GCC for Construction Works, Second Edition 2010. One-volume returnable document.
Important Dates
Source: HLENGINGQONDO PS - VOL 1.pdf (TENDER)Closing
Compulsory clarification meeting
Bid validity
Contact Information
Source: HLENGINGQONDO PS - VOL 1.pdf (TENDER)Enquiries β tendering procedure and technical information
Project leader
Project manager
Employer
Region
Submission and collection address
KZN Department of Public Works
Zululand District Offices
Lot 709, Wombe Street, Unit A
Ulundi, 3838
Submission Guidelines
Source: HLENGINGQONDO PS - VOL 1.pdf (TENDER)Submission method
Document collection
Returnable documents
May be requested during evaluation
Evaluation Criteria
Source: HLENGINGQONDO PS - VOL 1.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation sequence
Scoring
Other
Technical Specifications
Source: HLENGINGQONDO PS - VOL 1.pdf (TENDER)Scope
Experience & Qualifications
Source: HLENGINGQONDO PS - VOL 1.pdfKey personnel β contract manager, site foreman and health and safety officer β must be listed on the project organogram and have at least 5 years' experience on similar projects (T2.39).
The bidder must show at least two projects involving construction of new buildings or offices, completed within the past 5 years under CIDB grading 3GB or higher, supported by letters of award and practical completion certificates (T2.40).
A detailed schedule of resources at all levels and a company organogram identifying the staff dedicated to this project must be submitted (T2.38).
Financial Requirements
Source: HLENGINGQONDO PS - VOL 1.pdf (TENDER)Financial capacity
Guarantee
Tender document deposit
Bid validity
Compliance Requirements
Source: HLENGINGQONDO PS - VOL 1.pdf (TENDER)Eligibility
B-BBEE and preference evidence
Mandatory supporting documents
Disqualification risks
Health & Safety
Source: HLENGINGQONDO PS - VOL 1.pdfA Contractor's Safety, Health and Environmental Declaration must be submitted with the bid.
The bidder must be registered and in good standing with the Compensation Commissioner under section 84(1)(b) of COIDA, 1993; a bidder not in good standing cannot be awarded the contract.
A health and safety officer must be named on the project organogram, with at least 5 years' experience on similar projects.
Contractual Terms
Source: HLENGINGQONDO PS - VOL 1.pdfContract conditions: GCC for Construction Works, Second Edition 2010.
Contract period: 10 calendar months.
Bid validity: 84 calendar days.
An on-demand construction guarantee of 5% of the project value is required; a letter of intent from a registered financial institution must accompany the bid.
The department reserves the right not to award the lowest bid and may conduct a risk assessment before award.
Section
Source: HLENGINGQONDO PS - VOL 1.pdfFunctionality is assessed first: bidders must reach the minimum qualifying score before price and preference are considered. The threshold is not stated in the available text.
Price and preference follow the 80/20 system:
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.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve construction, building work, infrastructure, or site-based delivery.
Act 107 of 1998
Relevant where environmental authorisations, EIAs or environmental compliance may apply.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve construction, building work, infrastructure, or site-based delivery.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve construction, building work, infrastructure, or site-based delivery.
Act 101 of 1997
Relevant to universities, TVET colleges and public higher-education procurement.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve schools, universities, TVET colleges, education departments, or learning institutions.
Act 103 of 1977
Relevant where building standards, renovations, maintenance or construction compliance may apply.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve construction, building work, infrastructure, or site-based delivery.
Act 84 of 1996
Relevant to procurement linked to schools and provincial education departments.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve schools, universities, TVET colleges, education departments, or learning institutions.
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High source confidence
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Last checked
06 Nov 2026
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071-170-3671[email protected]www.publicworks.gov.za256 Madiba St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa
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