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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Issuing Organization
Western Cape - Transport and Public WorksLocation
Western Cape
Closing Date
10 Nov 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
9 DORP STREET - CAPE TOWN - CAPE TOWN - 8000
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
11 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-170082
The western cape department of transport and public works is procuring lift maintenance services for various facilities under a 3-year framework agreement. Bidders must obtain tender documents free of charge via the tender helpdesk and submit by 10 november 2026 at 11:00. The most consequential requirement is the 3-year commitment to maintaining lifts across multiple facilities, which requires the capacity to service diverse sites over an extended period.
Bidders must obtain tender documents free of charge by emailing the tender helpdesk at [email protected].
Bidders must submit completed returnable documents, including signed SBD forms, by the closing date of 10 November 2026 at 11:00.
The contract is a 3-year framework agreement for lift maintenance at various facilities in the Western Cape, requiring the capacity to service multiple sites.
Bidders must ensure they have the technical capability and resources to maintain lifts across various facilities for the full 3-year period.
No specific evaluation criteria, preference point system, or minimum qualifying thresholds are stated in the available document; bidders must refer to the full tender documents for these details.
No specific compliance requirements (e.g., CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level, CIDB grading) are stated in the available document; bidders should refer to the full tender documents for any mandatory forms or certifications.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 10 November 2026 - 11:00
Venue
5th Boardroom, 9 Dorp Street, Cape Town
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Designated CIDB grading: 3si or higher.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
9 DORP STREET - CAPE TOWN - CAPE TOWN - 8000
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Description
Source: TENDER DOCS.docx11 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
10 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.
TENDER DOCS.docx
A three-year framework agreement for the maintenance of lifts at various facilities in the Western Cape, issued by the Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works. Bidders must obtain the tender documents from the departmental tender helpdesk and submit bids by the closing date.
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Organization
Western Cape - Transport and Public WorksContact Person
TPW TENDER HELPDESK
Phone
000-000-0000
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The tender covers the maintenance of lifts at various facilities in the Western Cape under a 3-year framework agreement.
Important Dates
Source: TENDER DOCS.docx (unknown)Closing date: 10 November 2026 at 11:00. No other dates (briefings, site visits, clarification deadlines) are stated in the available document.
Contact Information
Source: TENDER DOCS.docx (unknown)Tender helpdesk: [email protected] (free of charge). No other contacts are stated.
Submission Guidelines
Source: TENDER DOCS.docx (unknown)Tenders are obtainable free of charge via the tender helpdesk at [email protected]. Bidders must submit the completed returnable documents, including the signed SBD forms, by the closing date and time. The submission address and method are not stated in the available document.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: TENDER DOCS.docx (unknown)No specific evaluation criteria or preference point system are stated in the available document. Bidders should refer to the full tender documents for the evaluation methodology and any minimum qualifying thresholds.
Technical Specifications
Source: TENDER DOCS.docx (unknown)The scope is the maintenance of lifts at various facilities in the Western Cape under a 3-year framework agreement. No further technical details are stated in the available document.
Financial Requirements
Source: TENDER DOCS.docx (unknown)No pricing format, bonds, guarantees, or payment terms are stated in the available document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: TENDER DOCS.docx (unknown)No specific compliance requirements (e.g., CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level, CIDB grading) are stated in the available document. Bidders should refer to the full tender documents for any required forms.
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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Address
9 DORP STREET - CAPE TOWN - CAPE TOWN - 8000
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
22 Sept 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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