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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
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The kwazulu-natal department of public works is procuring a contractor to construct new sanitation infrastructure, including associated external works, at isigcino primary school in mtubatuba. The contract runs for 9 calendar months under the gcc 2010, with an 80/20 preference point system. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 4gb or higher and meet strict mandatory financial, experience, and compliance criteria; the most consequential consideration is the compulsory clarification meeting on 10 november 2026 and the requirement to submit a fully priced excel boq on a flash drive by the closing date.
CIDB grading: Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 4GB or higher; no alternative class of works is accepted, and PE status is not applicable.
Compulsory clarification meeting: Attend on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 11:00 at Isigcino Primary School (Mtubatuba); late arrivals are not admitted.
Closing deadline: Submit the tender by 30 November 2026 at 11:00 to the tender box at KZN Department of Public Works, Zululand District Offices, Lot 709 Wombe Street, Unit A, Ulundi, 3838; faxed, e-mailed, posted or late tenders are rejected.
Mandatory financial proof: Provide a bank statement or finance letter showing working capital of at least 2.5% of project value (not older than 3 months), two credit reference letters with combined limit of at least R800,000 (not older than 6 months), and a letter of intent for a 5% on-demand construction guarantee.
Experience requirements: Key personnel (contract manager, site foreman, H&S officer) must have minimum 5 years' experience on similar projects; the bidder must submit evidence of at least two similar projects completed in the past 5 years with letters of award and practical completion certificates.
Returnable documents: Submit the fully completed and signed tender document (every page initialled), the priced excel BOQ on a flash drive, and all mandatory forms including SBD 1, SBD 4, authority to sign, T2.8, T2.18, T2.19, T2.22, T2.23, T2.24, and POPIA consent.
Evaluation: 80/20 preference system – 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (15 points for youth ownership, 5 points for enterprise located in King Cetshwayo, Umkhanyakude or Zululand District); failure to meet any mandatory requirement disqualifies the bid.
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Date & Time
Monday, 30 November 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Isigcino Primary School [Mtubatuba]
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ISIGCINO PRIMARY SCHOOL - TENDER BOQ.xlsx
Construction of new sanitation infrastructure and associated external works at Isigcino Primary School in the North Coast Region of KwaZulu-Natal, under the KZN Water and Sanitation Programme. The work includes demolition of existing VIP pit toilets, desludging of pits and septic tanks, earthworks, concrete and reinforcement, precast cover slabs and masonry, with the school remaining in occupation throughout.
ISIGCINO PRIMARY SCHOOL - TENDER BOQ.xlsx
Construction of new sanitation infrastructure including associated external works at Isigcino Primary School in KwaZulu-Natal, for the Department of Education through Public Works. The project includes demolition of existing pit toilets, earthworks, concrete, masonry, and other related works over a 9-month contract period.
ISIGCINO PS - VOL 2.pdf
ISIGCINO PS - VOL 1.pdf
The KZN Department of Public Works invites tenders for the construction of new sanitation infrastructure and associated external works at Isigcino Primary School in Mtubatuba, KwaZulu-Natal. The contract period is 9 calendar months, and the project is an open tender with a CIDB grading requirement of 4GB or higher.
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Closing date: 30 November 2026 at 11:00
Compulsory clarification meeting: Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 11:00 at Isigcino Primary School (Mtubatuba)
Validity period: 84 calendar days
No other dates specified.
Contact Information
Source: ISIGCINO PS - VOL 1.pdf (TENDER)Project Manager: Mr. Msawakhe Ngema
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 031 874 2368
Cell: 066 488 8672
Fax: N/A
Employer: Head: Public Works, KZN Department of Public Works, Private Bag X 9041, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. Tel: 033 897 1300.
Regional Manager: KZN Department of Public Works, Private Bag X 42, Ulundi, 3838. Tel: 031 874 2368.
Quantity Surveyors: LDM Quantity Surveyors DBN (Pty) Ltd, P.O. Box 19233, Dormerton, Durban, 4015. Tel: 031 207 1340, Fax: 031 209 9441. Emails: [email protected], [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: ISIGCINO PS - VOL 1.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: deposit in the tender box at the address below; faxed, e-mailed, posted, telephonic or late tenders are not accepted.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: ISIGCINO PS - VOL 1.pdf (TENDER)Preference point system: 80/20 (PPPFA) – 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals.
Three-phase evaluation:
Specific goals (20 points total):
Note: Points may be adjusted pro-rata if the 90/10 system is applied.
Technical Specifications
Source: ISIGCINO PS - VOL 1.pdf (TENDER)Construction of new sanitation infrastructure including associated external works at Isigcino Primary School (Mtubatuba).
Contract period: 9 calendar months.
Scope is defined in the Bills of Quantities (BOQ) – issued in excel format on flash drive; bidders must price the full BOQ.
The contract will be the GCC for Construction Works, Second Edition 2010.
All work must be delivered to the project site at Isigcino Primary School.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: ISIGCINO PS - VOL 1.pdfKey personnel (contract manager, site foreman, health and safety officer) must have a minimum of 5 years' experience on similar projects. Schedule of years of experience required (T2.39). Entity must have completed at least two similar projects within the past 5 years, with letters of award and practical completion certificates (T2.40).
Quality Management
Source: ISIGCINO PS - VOL 1.pdfNo explicit quality management requirements are stated beyond noting that the contract will be a written GCC 2010 contract.
Financial Requirements
Source: ISIGCINO PS - VOL 1.pdf (TENDER)Working capital: proof of at least 2.5% of project value, either a bank statement (not older than 3 months, with bank stamps) or a letter from a registered financial institution indicating willingness to finance 2.5% of contract value (T2.36).
Credit references: at least two letters of credit reference, not older than 6 months, with combined credit limit of at least R800,000. Letters must be on letterhead, signed, dated and stamped (T2.37).
Construction guarantee: letter of intent to provide an on-demand construction guarantee for 5% of project value from a registered financial institution (T2.41).
Pricing: the priced Bill of Quantities (BOQ) must be submitted; the final summary of BOQ is returnable (T2.22).
Tender document cost: R380.00 (non-refundable) if a hard copy is required.
Compliance Requirements
Source: ISIGCINO PS - VOL 1.pdf (TENDER)CIDB grading: 4GB or higher (no alternative class of works; PE status not applicable – no mentorship programme).
CSD registration: mandatory – bidder must be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
Tax compliance: valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN; bidders verify status via SARS e-filing.
Compensation Commissioner: bidder must be registered and in good standing with the Compensation Commissioner (COIDA).
UIF registration: certified proof required.
Municipal rates and taxes: certified proof of paid municipal rates and taxes required.
Joint ventures: every member must be CIDB-registered; lead partner must have 4GB or higher (or not lower than one level below with recognition status); combined grading must meet 4GB or higher.
Financial declarations: Financial Standing and other resources of Business Declaration (T2.8) and Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire (T2.18) required.
Experience: key personnel (contract manager, site foreman, H&S officer) must have minimum 5 years' experience on similar projects (T2.39).
Similar projects: minimum two (2) projects of similar nature completed within the past 5 years, with letters of award and practical completion certificates (T2.40).
Health & Safety
Source: ISIGCINO PS - VOL 1.pdfBidder must submit a Contractor's Safety, Health and Environmental Declaration. Bidder must be registered and in good standing with the Compensation Commissioner (COIDA). Tender will be disqualified if not in good standing.
Section
Source: ISIGCINO PS - VOL 1.pdf80/20 preference point system used. 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals. Evaluation follows three phases: (1) compliance with mandatory criteria, (2) price and preference evaluation, (3) risk assessment. Bidders failing mandatory criteria are disqualified.
Description
Source: ISIGCINO PRIMARY SCHOOL - TENDER BOQ.xlsxConstruction of new sanitation infrastructure at Isigcino Primary School, part of the KZN Water and Sanitation Programme (North Coast Region). The work includes demolition of existing pit toilets, desludging of pits, construction of new ablution facilities, earthworks, concrete, masonry, and associated external works. The school remains occupied during the works and minimal disruption is required.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: ISIGCINO PRIMARY SCHOOL - TENDER BOQ.xlsx (unknown)Minimum CIDB grading: 4GB or higher.
Contract period: 9 calendar months.
Technical Specifications
Source: ISIGCINO PRIMARY SCHOOL - TENDER BOQ.xlsx (unknown)Programme: KZN Water and Sanitation Programme, North Coast Region.
Scope: Construction of new sanitation infrastructure at Isigcino Primary School, including associated external works.
Key quantities (from the bill of quantities):
Financial Requirements
Source: ISIGCINO PRIMARY SCHOOL - TENDER BOQ.xlsx (unknown)Desludging of existing pits and septic tanks: provisional sum of R35,000.00.
Contract price adjustment provisions (CPAP) apply only if construction period exceeds 6 months and contract sum exceeds R1,000,000. For lump sum contracts, CPAP applies only if contract period equals or exceeds 6 calendar months.
Compliance Requirements
Source: ISIGCINO PRIMARY SCHOOL - TENDER BOQ.xlsx (unknown)CIDB grading: 4GB or higher.
Contract governed by GCC for Works of Civil Engineering Construction (2010) 2nd Edition, and SANS 1921-1:2004.
Local labour: 100% of unskilled labour must be from local community, with preference to single heads of households, women, youth, and parents of children enrolled at the school. EPWP targets: 55% women, 40% youth (18-35), 2% people living with disability. All unskilled labour must reside within the municipal ward of the contract site.
Community Liaison Officer (CLO) to be appointed and paid for full contract duration; price at twice the unskilled local labour rate.
HIV/AIDS awareness programme for at least 90% of workers; condom dispenser and posters; reporting with payment claims.
Health and safety: project-specific Construction Phase Safety, Health and Environmental Plan required (OHSA No. 85 of 1993). Provide PPE for all employees and visitors.
Asbestos: work on asbestos cement to comply with Asbestos Abatement Regulations, 2020; specialist firm to dispose of asbestos material.
Temporary water and electricity supplies may be required at site; use of potable water for construction prohibited.
All works to cause minimal disruption to school operations; no disruptions during examinations.
Description
Source: ISIGCINO PRIMARY SCHOOL - TENDER BOQ.xlsxThe project is the construction of new sanitation infrastructure at Isigcino Primary School, including associated external works, under the KZN Water and Sanitation Programme: North Coast Region. This involves demolishing existing pit toilets, earthworks, concrete and masonry structures, and providing temporary ablution facilities during the 9-month contract period.
Submission Guidelines
Source: ISIGCINO PRIMARY SCHOOL - TENDER BOQ.xlsx (unknown)Returnable forms required:
Submission method: sealed tender box at the address indicated on the cover (not stated in the extracted text).
Closing time: as per the tender record, 11:00 on 30 November 2026.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: ISIGCINO PRIMARY SCHOOL - TENDER BOQ.xlsx (unknown)Evaluation split: preference point system (80/20 or 90/10) as per PPPFA – not explicitly stated in the extracted text.
Minimum qualifying score: none stated beyond the 80/20 or 90/10 preference points.
Mandatory eligibility:
Functionality: not explicitly described in the extracted text; the document focuses on compliance and EPWP requirements.
Technical Specifications
Source: ISIGCINO PRIMARY SCHOOL - TENDER BOQ.xlsx (unknown)Project: Construction of new sanitation infrastructure and associated external works at Isigcino Primary School, part of the KZN Water and Sanitation Programme: North Coast Region.
Scope includes:
Contract period: 9 calendar months.
Site is at a school; existing buildings remain in use and disruptions must be minimised, especially during school hours and examinations.
Financial Requirements
Source: ISIGCINO PRIMARY SCHOOL - TENDER BOQ.xlsx (unknown)Pricing schedule: the Bill of Quantities is provided as an Excel spreadsheet; rates and amounts are to be filled in.
Preliminaries: items marked F (fixed), V (variable), or T (time-related) – time-related items adjusted only for employer-issued variations or delays.
Desludging: a provisional sum of R35,000.00 is provided.
CPAP: applies only if the construction period exceeds 6 months and the contract sum exceeds R1,000,000.00.
Payment: standard construction contract terms (GCC 2010) apply; payments subject to approved certificates.
Bond and guarantees: mentioned in the preliminaries (item C7) but no specific percentage stated.
Retention: not stated in the extracted text.
Compliance Requirements
Source: ISIGCINO PRIMARY SCHOOL - TENDER BOQ.xlsx (unknown)CSD registration: not explicitly stated in the extracted text but likely required (standard for government tenders).
Tax compliance: valid SARS tax clearance (or tax pin) is generally required; not stated in extract.
B-BBEE: preference points claimed via SBD 6.1; certificate or sworn affidavit required for EME/QSE.
CIDB grading: 4GB or higher.
CIPC registration: likely required, not stated.
Local content: SBD 6.2 declaration required; specific percentages not stated.
EPWP obligations:
Health and safety: comply with OHS Act (85/1993) and Asbestos Abatement Regulations (2020) where asbestos is handled.
Record keeping: local labour forms, EPWP beneficiary data, and proof of payment to be submitted monthly.
HIV/AIDS: provide condom dispenser, awareness posters, and an on-site awareness programme for at least 90% of workers.
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