What are the submission requirements for this tender (Ref: DPWFS (EOI) 001/2026 (B))?

• Submit your bid by the closing date and time: 21 August 2026 at 11:00. • Deliver your bid to: Ground Floor (Main Entrance Foyer) at OR Tambo House (Old Lebohang Building), Cnr. St Andrews Street and Markgraaff Street, Bloemfontein. • Bid documents must be properly indexed and neatly bound. • All tender documents must be originally signed. No photocopied signatures will be accepted. • Telegraphic, telephonic, telefax, facsimile, emailed and late tenders will not be accepted. • All documents must be completed in handwriting with a black pen. Digital completion of returnable documents is not accepted and will lead to disqualification. • You must attend the mandatory Clarification Meeting on 31 July 2026 at 11:00 at the site: Morena Tshohisi Moloi II Primary School, No. 127 Mahaseng Village, Kholokoe in Harrismith. You must sign the attendance register. • Returnable documents you must submit include: Form of Offer and Acceptance, Fee Structure, SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, Schedule of Tenderer's Experience, Annexure A (Record of Addenda), Annexure B (Proposed amendments), and all mandatory requirement documents. • Bidders who alter the tender document or its annexures will be disqualified.

How will bids be evaluated?

{ "General": [ "Must be a registered architectural firm with SACAP (PrArch)", "Must have valid tax compliance (SARS/CSD)", "Must have COIDA Letter of Good Standing", "Must submit all mandatory documents (certified where required)", "Must attend compulsory clarification meeting", "No conflicts of interest or fraudulent practices" ], "DisqualificationRisks": [ "Incomplete/incorrect documentation", "Non-attendance at clarification meeting", "Digital submissions or photocopied signatures", "Late submissions", "Tax non-compliance", "Fraudulent/misrepresented information", "Alteration of tender documents" ], "ConsortiumJV": [ "Each party must submit separate compliance documents (PIN, CSD, COIDA, CIPC, SACAP, etc.)", "Joint Ventures must register on CSD within 15 days of award" ] }

What are the technical specifications?

• Scope: Provide architectural services from Stage 5 (Construction) to Stage 6 (Close-out) for the construction of Morena Tshohisi Moloi II Primary School in Harrismith. • The successful firm will perform all work per individual architectural acts, codes, and standards. • The methodology must be aligned with the Framework for Infrastructure Delivery and Procurement Management (FIDPM) from Stages 1 to 7. • You must demonstrate experience in similar building/construction projects. Key staff must be Professional Architects (PrArch) registered with SACAP. • The consulting firm must show capacity through past projects completed in the last seven years (from 1 February 2019). • Familiarity with relevant legislation and standards is expected, including Cost Control measures for schools, FIDPM, PFMA, Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, CIDB Act, and Norms and Standards for schools.

What financial requirements apply to bidders?

• Fees for Stage 5 to Stage 6 will be based on the gazetted rates provided by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP), Gazette Number 51352, 4 October 2024. • You must submit a pricing schedule for Architectural Services: Stage 5 (Construction) to Stage 6 (Close-out). Prices must be inclusive of VAT. • Financial capability is evaluated under functionality: You must provide confirmation of cash flow for the first three months (e.g., bank rating letter or three months bank statement). • You must submit Annual Financial Statements Declaration for the preceding financial year (e.g., ended 28 February 2026) with income statement and balance sheet. • Operating cash flow ratio is calculated from your financial statements and scored (5 points maximum).

What compliance and legal requirements must bidders meet?

• Mandatory documents: SARS tax PIN or CSD MAAA number for tax compliance; CSD Registration Report (not older than 3 months); Letter of Good Standing from Department of Employment and Labour (COIDA); CIPC registration certificate; SACAP registration as Professional Architect (PrArch); Professional Indemnity Insurance of at least R20 million; SBD 1 and SBD 4; Annual Financial Statements Declaration. • For consortiums/JVs: Each party must submit separate mandatory documents. • B-BBEE: The 80/20 preference point system applies. You must submit SBD 6.1 and supporting documents (CIPC, CSD report, share certificates, ID copies) to claim points for specific goals: Free State location, gender, race, youth, disability. • Joint Ventures/Partnerships must register on CSD within 15 days of award if not already registered. • All foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA. • All submitted documents must be certified copies, not older than 6 months where specified.

What are the important dates and deadlines for this tender?

• Advertising date: 17 July 2026. • Closing date and time: 21 August 2026 at 11:00. • Compulsory Clarification Meeting: 31 July 2026 at 11:00 at the project site (Morena Tshohisi Moloi II Primary School, Harrismith). • Bid validity period: 90 calendar days. • Documents available from: 17 July 2026 on www.etenders.gov.za or from the Department's SCM Offices (Room 101B, OR Tambo House, Bloemfontein) from 09:00 to 14:30. A non-refundable deposit of R267.00 is payable in cash for physical collection.

Who should be contacted for queries about this tender?

• For Supply Chain Management enquiries: Contact Mr. Mosiuoa Kolobe. Telephone: 051 492 1750 / 3886. Email: kolobem@fsworks.gov.za. • For Project Management enquiries: Contact Mr. Bongmusa Sokhulu. Telephone: 071 566 0692. Email: sokhulub@fsworks.gov.za. • Physical address for the Department: 155 OR Tambo House, Cnr St Andrews Street and Markgraaff Street, Bloemfontein, 9301. • Postal address: P.O. Box 690, Bloemfontein, 9301. • Report fraud or phishing to: South African Police Service on 08600 10111, or National Anti-Corruption Hotline: 0800 701 701, or email: integrity@publicservicecorruptionhotline.org.za.

Free State: Architectural Services for Morena Tshohisi Moloi II Primary School

Must be a Professional Architect (PrArch) registered with SACAP and provide valid proof of registration.
Submit all mandatory documents: SARS PIN/CSD MAAA, CSD Registration Report (<3 months), COIDA Letter of Good Standing, CIPC certificate, Professional Indemnity Insurance (R20M), SBD 1/4, Annual Financial Statements, and Fee Structure.
Attend the compulsory Clarification Meeting on 31 July 2026 at 11:00 at the project site in Harrismith and sign the attendance register.
Achieve a minimum of 98/130 points in functionality evaluation (experience, methodology, finances) to qualify for price assessment.
Fees must align with SACAP gazetted rates (Gazette 51352, 4 Oct 2024) and include VAT; pricing uses the 80/20 preference point system.
All documents must be originally signed, handwritten in black pen, and properly indexed/bound; digital or altered submissions are disqualified.
Submit bids by 21 August 2026 at 11:00 to OR Tambo House, Bloemfontein.

Request for expression of interest from architectural consultants to provide architectural services from stage 5 (construction) to stage 6 (close-out) for the construction of morena tshohisi moloi ii primary school in harrismith. Of the department of public works and infrastructure

Advertising date: 17 July 2026.
Closing date and time: 21 August 2026 at 11:00.
Compulsory Clarification Meeting: 31 July 2026 at 11:00 at the project site (Morena Tshohisi Moloi II Primary School, Harrismith).
Bid validity period: 90 calendar days.
Documents available from: 17 July 2026 on www.etenders.gov.za or from the Department's SCM Offices (Room 101B, OR Tambo House, Bloemfontein) from 09:00 to 14:30. A non-refundable deposit of R267.00 is payable in cash for physical collection.

For Supply Chain Management enquiries: Contact Mr. Mosiuoa Kolobe. Telephone: 051 492 1750 / 3886. Email: [email protected].
For Project Management enquiries: Contact Mr. Bongmusa Sokhulu. Telephone: 071 566 0692. Email: [email protected].
Physical address for the Department: 155 OR Tambo House, Cnr St Andrews Street and Markgraaff Street, Bloemfontein, 9301.
Postal address: P.O. Box 690, Bloemfontein, 9301.
Report fraud or phishing to: South African Police Service on 08600 10111, or National Anti-Corruption Hotline: 0800 701 701, or email: [email protected].

Submit your bid by the closing date and time: 21 August 2026 at 11:00.
Deliver your bid to: Ground Floor (Main Entrance Foyer) at OR Tambo House (Old Lebohang Building), Cnr. St Andrews Street and Markgraaff Street, Bloemfontein.
Bid documents must be properly indexed and neatly bound.
All tender documents must be originally signed. No photocopied signatures will be accepted.
Telegraphic, telephonic, telefax, facsimile, emailed and late tenders will not be accepted.
All documents must be completed in handwriting with a black pen. Digital completion of returnable documents is not accepted and will lead to disqualification.
You must attend the mandatory Clarification Meeting on 31 July 2026 at 11:00 at the site: Morena Tshohisi Moloi II Primary School, No. 127 Mahaseng Village, Kholokoe in Harrismith. You must sign the attendance register.
Returnable documents you must submit include: Form of Offer and Acceptance, Fee Structure, SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, Schedule of Tenderer's Experience, Annexure A (Record of Addenda), Annexure B (Proposed amendments), and all mandatory requirement documents.
Bidders who alter the tender document or its annexures will be disqualified.

Scope: Provide architectural services from Stage 5 (Construction) to Stage 6 (Close-out) for the construction of Morena Tshohisi Moloi II Primary School in Harrismith.
The successful firm will perform all work per individual architectural acts, codes, and standards.
The methodology must be aligned with the Framework for Infrastructure Delivery and Procurement Management (FIDPM) from Stages 1 to 7.
You must demonstrate experience in similar building/construction projects. Key staff must be Professional Architects (PrArch) registered with SACAP.
The consulting firm must show capacity through past projects completed in the last seven years (from 1 February 2019).
Familiarity with relevant legislation and standards is expected, including Cost Control measures for schools, FIDPM, PFMA, Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, CIDB Act, and Norms and Standards for schools.

Fees for Stage 5 to Stage 6 will be based on the gazetted rates provided by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP), Gazette Number 51352, 4 October 2024.
You must submit a pricing schedule for Architectural Services: Stage 5 (Construction) to Stage 6 (Close-out). Prices must be inclusive of VAT.
Financial capability is evaluated under functionality: You must provide confirmation of cash flow for the first three months (e.g., bank rating letter or three months bank statement).
You must submit Annual Financial Statements Declaration for the preceding financial year (e.g., ended 28 February 2026) with income statement and balance sheet.
Operating cash flow ratio is calculated from your financial statements and scored (5 points maximum).

Mandatory documents: SARS tax PIN or CSD MAAA number for tax compliance; CSD Registration Report (not older than 3 months); Letter of Good Standing from Department of Employment and Labour (COIDA); CIPC registration certificate; SACAP registration as Professional Architect (PrArch); Professional Indemnity Insurance of at least R20 million; SBD 1 and SBD 4; Annual Financial Statements Declaration.
For consortiums/JVs: Each party must submit separate mandatory documents.
B-BBEE: The 80/20 preference point system applies. You must submit SBD 6.1 and supporting documents (CIPC, CSD report, share certificates, ID copies) to claim points for specific goals: Free State location, gender, race, youth, disability.
Joint Ventures/Partnerships must register on CSD within 15 days of award if not already registered.
All foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
All submitted documents must be certified copies, not older than 6 months where specified.

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