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.
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
CNR COLE AND GRAHAM STREET - BARKLY EAST - BARKLY EAST - 9786
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
14 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-165711
Construction of bulk sewer lines and pumpstations for mokhesi, part of the sterkspruit wastewater treatment works and associated bulk infrastructure rbig project for joe gqabi district municipality. The most consequential requirement is a CIDB contractor grading of 7 ce pe or higher and a minimum functionality score of 73 out of 100 to proceed to price evaluation.
CIDB grading: bidders must be registered with the CIDB in a contractor grading designation of 7 CE PE or higher, or be capable of registration within 21 working days from closing.
Compulsory site briefing: attendance at the briefing on 21 August 2026 at 11H00 at Sterkspruit Water Treatment Works is mandatory; the A18 Certificate of Attendance must be signed by the Employer.
Functionality threshold: bidders must score at least 73 out of 100 points on functionality (company experience, key personnel, methodology) to be considered responsive.
Key personnel: bidders must provide a Contracts Manager, Construction Manager/Site Agent, and SHEQ Officer meeting specified qualifications and experience; certified CVs and registrations must be attached.
Performance bond: a letter of intent from an approved insurer undertaking to provide the Performance Bond must be submitted with the tender.
Financial statements: the latest three consecutive years' audited (or unaudited) financial statements must be submitted.
Municipal arrears: the preferred bidder and its directors must not owe municipal rates, taxes, or charges for more than three months; proof required upon request.
Continue with tenders sharing this issuer, category, or province.
Return to this tender’s issuing organisation, province, or category.
Continue with tenders sharing this issuer, category, or province.
Date & Time
Monday, 14 September 2026 - 12:00
Venue
STERKSPRUIT WTW
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Contained in the tender document
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
CNR COLE AND GRAHAM STREET - BARKLY EAST - BARKLY EAST - 9786
Tenders in this industry often require registration with these bodies.
Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) registration is mandatory for almost all public sector construction tenders. Ensure your grading matches the tender value.
Recommended Certifications
Having these can improve your winning chances: NHBRC Registration, ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety), SACPCMP Registration, ECSA Registration
AI Document Analysis Stages
Review in progress
The information shown on this card is preliminary. Our procurement team is currently finalising the submission guidelines, evaluation criteria, technical specifications, financial requirements, and compliance sections so you have a clean, bid-ready summary to work from. Document being finalised: BID DOCUMENT- BULK SEWER LINES AND PUMPSTATION_ FOR MOKHESI RV01_GCC2025.pdf. You don’t need to refresh — this page will pick up the updated review automatically.
14 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
14 Sept
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
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.
BID DOCUMENT- BULK SEWER LINES AND PUMPSTATION_ FOR MOKHESI RV01_GCC2025.pdf
Construction of bulk sewer lines and pump stations for Mokhesi, near Sterkspruit, as part of the RBIG project, for the Joe Gqabi District Municipality. The contract period is approximately 24 months, with a closing date of 14 September 2026 at 12h00.
To download these documents and access AI-powered analysis, visit the main tender page.
Matched by category & region
Free guidance to prepare before you bid
Not sure if your business is ready for this tender? Check CSD, CIDB, and B-BBEE requirements, run a readiness assessment, and move from opportunity to submission.
Open Supplier Readiness HubLearn how to submit a winning bid with these related articles
Median Estimate
R 1 881 787
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
We refine every tender document through these stages so you can brief your team and prepare your bid with confidence. Anything marked as "in progress" will be upgraded automatically — no action required from you.
Important Dates
Source: BID DOCUMENT- BULK SEWER LINES AND PUMPSTATION_ FOR MOKHESI RV01_GCC2025.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 14 September 2026, 12H00.
Compulsory briefing session and site visit: 21 August 2026 at 11H00, at Sterkspruit Water Treatment Works, Sterkspruit. Attendance is compulsory; the A18 Certificate must be signed by the Employer.
Bid documents available from 19 August 2026 on www.etenders.gov.za and www.jgdm.gov.za. Hard copies available from 21 August 2026 at the SCM offices, Corner of Cole and Graham Streets, Barkly East, on payment of a non-refundable fee of R1 500.00 per document (cash, EFT or direct deposit to ABSA, account 2380000019, quoting company name and bid number). Payments at the Cashier's Office between 08H00 and 15H00 before collection.
Clarification requests must be received up to 5 working days before closing; addenda issued up to 3 working days before closing.
Contact Information
Source: BID DOCUMENT- BULK SEWER LINES AND PUMPSTATION_ FOR MOKHESI RV01_GCC2025.pdf (TENDER)Technical enquiries: Mr. Lumanyano Wana, PMU Manager, [email protected] (08H00-16H00, Mon-Fri).
SCM enquiries: Mr. T. Maseko, SCM Manager, [email protected] (08H00-16H00, Mon-Fri).
Employer's Agent: Dibanani CC, Mr Sarel de Wet, 52 Aliwal Street, Arboretum, Bloemfontein, Tel (082) 524 9152, [email protected].
Municipality general: Tel 045 979 3000, Corner of Cole & Graham Streets, Barkly East, 9786.
Submission Guidelines
Source: BID DOCUMENT- BULK SEWER LINES AND PUMPSTATION_ FOR MOKHESI RV01_GCC2025.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: sealed envelope endorsed with the tender number and description, placed in the formal Tender Box outside the Main Building, Joe Gqabi District Municipality, Corner of Cole & Graham Streets, Barkly East, before 12H00 on 14 September 2026. Tenders are opened in public immediately after closing.
Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted):
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: BID DOCUMENT- BULK SEWER LINES AND PUMPSTATION_ FOR MOKHESI RV01_GCC2025.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation follows Procurement Procedure PPE2B (functionality, price and preference).
Stage 1 – Functionality (Quality): maximum 100 points, minimum 73 points to qualify. Bids scoring below 73 are non-responsive. Minimum points per criterion must also be met.
Stage 2 – Price and Specific Goals: 90/10 preference point system (PPPFA 2022 regulations). Price = 90 points; Specific Goals = 10 points.
Bids must meet the minimum local content threshold stipulated in the specification or be disqualified.
Technical Specifications
Source: BID DOCUMENT- BULK SEWER LINES AND PUMPSTATION_ FOR MOKHESI RV01_GCC2025.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Construction of bulk sewer lines and pumpstations for Mokhesi, as part of the RBIG Project: Sterkspruit Wastewater Treatment Works and Associated Bulk Infrastructure.
Contract period: approximately 24 months.
CIDB grading required: 7 CE PE or higher (or capable of being registered within 21 working days from closing). For joint ventures: lead partner must have 8 CE or higher; combined grading must equal or exceed required grading.
Experience required: Civil engineering projects related to sewer reticulation and bulk sewer infrastructure.
Key personnel requirements as per evaluation criteria (Contracts Manager, Construction Manager/Site Agent, SHEQ Officer) with specified qualifications and experience.
EPWP requirements apply (Expanded Public Works Programme).
Occupational Health and Safety Specification for Principal Contractors and Sub-Contractors for Construction Work applies.
Contractor Development Program: contractor must subcontract, where possible, to achieve JGDM's Contractor Development Program.
Financial Requirements
Source: BID DOCUMENT- BULK SEWER LINES AND PUMPSTATION_ FOR MOKHESI RV01_GCC2025.pdf (TENDER)Pricing: Bill of Quantities (BoQ) to be completed per pricing instructions. Rates and prices fixed and balanced for contract duration, not subject to adjustment except as per GCC (2025). VAT shown separately. Tender amount includes VAT, escalation and contingencies.
Performance Bond: letter of intent from an approved insurer undertaking to provide the Performance Bond in the format in Part C1.2.2.2.
Financial standing: confirmation of financial standing (bank rating) from the tenderer's financial institution required.
Financial statements: latest three consecutive years' audited financial statements (for companies required by law) or unaudited for others.
Municipal arrears: preferred bidder or its directors must not owe municipal rates/taxes/charges for more than three months; proof via recent municipal account or letter of good standing.
Penalties apply for late completion and failure to meet required targets.
Compliance Requirements
Source: BID DOCUMENT- BULK SEWER LINES AND PUMPSTATION_ FOR MOKHESI RV01_GCC2025.pdf (TENDER)CSD registration: mandatory, on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.
SARS: valid Tax Clearance Certificate or Tax Compliance PIN; for Trusts/JVs/Consortiums each party must submit separate Tax Clearance Certificate.
CIDB: registered in contractor grading designation 7 CE PE or higher (or capable within 21 working days).
Workman's Compensation: certificate of good standing with the Compensation Fund or licensed insurer.
Municipal account: no arrears for more than 90 days; utility account invoice must match CSD address and be not older than three months; lease agreement required if operating on leased premises.
Company registration: CIPC certificate required.
B-BBEE: specific goals points claimed via preference points system (90/10).
No directors/shareholders listed on Register of Tender Defaulters (Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act).
No persons in the service of the state may tender.
All certificates submitted must be original certified copies by Commissioner of Oaths.
Local content: minimum threshold as per specification; bids below threshold disqualified.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Address
CNR COLE AND GRAHAM STREET - BARKLY EAST - BARKLY EAST - 9786
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
14 Aug 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
This tender has strong source evidence, including source metadata and supporting tender information synced from the government tender portal.
Tenders SA is not the issuing authority. All tenders are automatically synced from the official government tender portal. Always confirm final submission details, closing dates, briefing sessions, eligibility requirements, and documents on the official government portal before applying.
Key Personnel
💡 Want more tendering tips and strategies?
Explore Our BlogGet deep intelligence on Civil engineering. Unlock full pricing strategies, bid frequency, and historical win rates.