Eradication of pit latrines at three schools in kwazulu-natal (idtkn27doe029)

Compulsory clarification meeting: 08 October 2026 at 14:00, online via Microsoft Teams (link in bid document).

Closing date: 22 October 2026 at 12:00.

Bid documents available from: 02 October 2026 on the IDT website.

A compulsory clarification meeting will take place online via Microsoft Teams on 08 October 2026 at 14:00. Attendance is compulsory; a certificate and screenshot of the MS Teams session must be submitted with the bid.

Enquiries:

• Contact: Nondumiso Khumalo
• Telephone: 031 369 7400
• Email: [email protected]

Alternative contact:

• Contact: Mondli Mhlungu
• Telephone: 031 369 7400
• Email: [email protected]

Submission address: Tenders submitted via the IDT website process; delivery details specified in the tender data.

Submission method: tender documents only (original documents issued). Late tenders not accepted. Bids must be completed in full using black permanent ink. Use of correction fluid prohibited; any corrections must be initialled by the authorised signatory. Returnable forms and documents:

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): completed and signed as the offer cover page.
• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses directors/shareholders employed by the state or connected to the institution.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims B-BBEE and specific goal points.
• Form of Offer: completed in full.
• Bill of Quantities: priced line by line and completed in full.
• Completed and signed attendance certificate and MS Teams screenshot from the compulsory briefing.
• All pages must be signed where designated; failure to complete any section results in immediate disqualification.

Two-stage evaluation.

Stage 1 – Functionality (minimum qualifying threshold 70% / 70 points):

• Proof of experience in building projects: 35 points
• Signed and stamped client reference: 10 points
• Qualified professional staff in building engineering field (CVs and qualifications): 15 points
• Proof of plant ownership or lease/hire agreement: 10 points
• Financial viability: 30 points
• Total: 100 points. Minimum to proceed: 70 points.

Stage 2 – 80/20 Preferential Point System (Treasury Regulations 2022):

• Price: 80 points
• Specific goals: 20 points (targeted group must be evidenced)
• Specific goal allocation: 100% Women: 6 points; 100% Youth: 6 points; 100% People with Disabilities: 4 points; 100% Black People: 4 points.

A Quantity Surveyor risk assessment may be conducted on bidders who pass functionality; bidders deemed too risky may be eliminated and not considered for price evaluation.

Scope: Eradication of pit latrines at Dalibo Primary School, Sisebenzile Secondary School and Zenzele Primary School in the Ilembe and Pinetown District, KwaZulu-Natal. The work involves the implementation of the eradication programme. Bidders must price each line item of the Bills of Quantities and complete all schedules. The project must be completed within the contract period stated in the bid document.

Stage 1 functionality requires: proof of experience in building projects (35 points), a signed and stamped client reference (10 points), qualified professional staff in the building engineering field with CVs and qualifications (15 points), proof of plant ownership or lease/hire arrangements (10 points), and financial viability (30 points). Minimum qualifying threshold is 70 points out of 100.

Bidders must price each line item of the Bills of Quantities (BOQ). The BOQ must be completed in full with correct 15% VAT. The bid documents, BOQ and drawings are available from the IDT website: www.idt.org.za/business-opportunities/current-tenders.

Pricing: Firm prices, each line item of the Bills of Quantities priced, including 15% VAT. No bond or guarantee mentioned. Public liability insurance cover valid and active for R5 million or above is required. Financial viability is evaluated as part of functionality (30 points).

Mandatory requirements (failure to submit any results in immediate disqualification):

• Proof of Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration.
• Valid tax clearance with Tax Compliance PIN certificate (TCC).
• CIDB contractor grading 6GB or higher (CIDB reference 100122559).
• Valid letter of good standing (COIDA certificate) from DOL / RMA / FEM.
• Joint Venture Agreement signed by both parties (where applicable), including apportionment of JV share.
• Valid and active Public Liability Insurance Cover (R5m or above).
• Completed SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1.
• Completed Form of Offer.
• Completed Bill of Quantities.
• Compulsory briefing attendance certificate and MS Teams screenshot.

Disqualification also applies if any director is listed on the Register of Defaulters or is employed by the State.

Contract will be subject to the IDT's standard conditions as per Treasury Regulations. The bidder must have valid public liability insurance of at least R5 million throughout the contract period.

Mandatory requirements: CIDB contractor grading 6GB or higher; CSD registration; completion of SBD 1, 4 and 6.1; valid tax clearance with TCC; proof of CIDB registration; signed JV agreement (if applicable); completed BOQ with 15% VAT; valid COIDA letter of good standing from DOL/RMA/FEM; completed Form of Offer; attendance of compulsory briefing with certificate and MS Teams screenshot; valid public liability insurance of R5m or above; no correction fluid; corrections initialled. Failure to meet any requirement results in immediate disqualification. Directors on the Register of Defaulters or in state employment will be disqualified.

Functionality Stage: as described. Minimum qualifying threshold 70% (70 points). After functionality, a Quantity Surveyor risk assessment may be conducted; bidders deemed too risky are eliminated. The 80/20 Preferential Point System applies (80 price / 20 specific goals).